"Today, our contest is all about attracting Pokémon! In a moment, you can take three items into the Pokémon garden out back. The team that attracts the most Pokémon today wins!" Professor Oak said in a cutesy voice that gave Ash goosebumps.
With that, Ash, Serena, and the others headed for the Item Room.
As soon as they entered the Item Room, they saw a dazzling assortment of items and toys. Ash wasn't particularly interested. With his bloodline, any Pokémon would instinctively gravitate toward him. He stood behind Serena and followed her, his hand constantly stroking the egg cradled in his arms.
"Ash, why aren't you picking any items?" Professor Oak asked, coming over after noticing what he was doing.
"I brought my own." With that, he took a violin out of his storage space.
"Oh, so that's why. Speaking of which, you have a special ability. Your standing in Red Leaf City must be pretty high, right?" Professor Oak wasn't surprised that Ash had a special ability.
"My dad is the city lord. Of course it is." Ash made no attempt to hide his pride.
"Huh? Wh-what?" Professor Oak was instantly startled by the news. Thank goodness you haven't gotten hurt here. Otherwise... Just thinking about the torture methods rumored to be used in Red Leaf City made him cough a few times.
"Is something wrong, Professor Oak?" Ash asked, despite knowing perfectly well.
"Nothing. Good luck later." Ash nodded and continued stroking the egg.
As everyone could have guessed, in the second day's contest, Ash's charm that attracted Pokémon, combined with the music from his violin, drew more than half the Pokémon over to their team.
That afternoon.
"Ash, why have you been holding that egg all day?" Serena had been watching the egg in Ash's arms since