It was New Year. Wishing everyone happiness every day.
Whenever this time came around, I couldn't help missing the past.
This side story is mainly for longtime fans. Xin'er has also started a new story.
Anyway, thank you for all the days you've spent with me.
"Out with the old, in with the new, it's New Year~
Hang the lanterns, put up decorations, celebrate the New Year~"
At Zheng Zhi's house in Pallet Town, old Ash hummed as he put up Spring Festival couplets.
Serena bustled around the kitchen, preparing a tableful of delicious food.
As the saying went, the way to a man's heart was through his stomach.
Serena: What did you think made me stand out back then? Forcing that kiss on Ash?
Dream on. If forcing a kiss worked, Ash's wife would have been Latias...
In the yard of the detached, three-story, red-roofed villa, a boy who looked almost exactly like Ash played with Pikachu, Charizard, and Infernape.
All three Pokémon had sweat beading on their foreheads, terrified that their little lord might get a bump or a scrape.
"Look at the time. Ash, go check whether Paul and Cynthia are here yet, and give Gary a call," Serena instructed, glancing up at the clock as she wiped her hands.
"Sure thing! At your command!" Old Ash hopped off the stool and surveyed the couplets he had put up. "Yep, perfect!"
He settled back against the sofa and switched on the television, which was showing a compilation of Diamond's crosstalk performances.
That evening, there would also be the Spring Festival Gala, featuring a comedy sketch by Uncle Wattson this year!
Taking out his phone, old Ash found Paul's number and dialed. "Hellooo?"
"Ash." Paul's voice came from the other end.
Ever since he had stepped down