The girls' holiday, the eagerly awaited Princess Festival, had finally arrived.
Early that morning, Gary bustled about, tying a silk scarf and putting bows on his little Eevee at home.
As a girl of the Oak household, Eevee was a little princess today.
"Perfect~" Looking at the bashful Eevee in his arms, Gary nodded in satisfaction.
"Shall we go, little Gary? Come shopping with me?" Dressed in a purple mermaid dress, her long red hair draped over her shoulders, Lorelei looked especially alluring today.
"Sure~ Happy Princess Festival, Lorelei~" Gary smiled and nodded.
The festive atmosphere was lively. The streets were full of pretty young girls, as well as... boys who were utterly exhausted.
"This place would be paradise for Brock, huh~" Walking down the street, Gary couldn't resist quipping.
"Ash! Brock! You two have to follow my orders all day today." A spoiled, imperious voice rang out behind them.
Gary and Lorelei turned around curiously.
They saw Ash and Brock standing side by side on the roadside, looking like a pair of hapless suckers...
Suddenly, Brock raised his eyebrows as though he had discovered a whole new world, then shot toward them.
Gary instinctively raised his snowy-white sneaker...
Smack! Brock slid forward on his knees, planting his face squarely against the sneaker.
"Gary?!" Ash had discovered a whole new world too.
"Hey, Ash. What, have you two switched careers to become Misty's backup boyfriends?" Gary asked with a grin.
Ash scratched his head. "What are you even talking about? Women are such a pain. If we don't listen to Misty, we'll be in trouble."
Keeping his face pressed against Gary's sneaker, Brock extended a hand without the slightest concern. "Beautiful lady, would you have lunch with me?"
Lorelei smiled faintly, stepped lightly behind Gary, and shook her head. "Sorry,