Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

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After Xiao Zhi won the grand prize and proved his luck, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Ash initially thought Dawn would leave too, but after standing there for a few more minutes, he still noticed Dawn secretly watching him...

He stared intently at the Pokémon sticker in his hand, his eyes filled with envy.

So it's a complete hot potato...

Ash was still thinking to himself.

He doesn't know Xiao Guang yet, and although there's nothing wrong with him taking the initiative to talk to him, it still feels a bit strange.

But if we just go straight...

(Staring)

Xiao Guang's eyes remained fixed on the sticker in his hand.

Ash also knew that Pokémon stickers were very popular in the Sinnoh region during the Contests.

If the sticker's effect matches the Pokémon itself well, the Pokémon's appearance alone can earn a lot of points from the judges.

Even so, but...

"Pikachu, Aipom, follow me!"

"Pikachu!"

"OKI~"

The two Pokémon thought Ash was about to go to a restaurant for a good meal, so they both became excited.

The dejected look they had just displayed seemed to have never existed.

I'm leaving now...

Dawn, who had been secretly casting envious glances at Ash, thought with some regret after seeing Ash preparing to leave.

If I'm not mistaken, the Pokémon stickers the other person is holding seem to include some of the most popular limited editions.

Xiao Guang had originally thought about whether he could go up and ask if he could get a closer look, but it seems it's too late now.

I guess I have no choice but to go home...

Hikari was very disappointed and prepared to go home, but just as she took her first step, she discovered that Satoshi was walking towards her.

Eh?

Xiao Guang was a little stunned.

She wasn't at the intersection near the convenience store, but in a small corner, and there was no one else around her.

Was he here to find me?

Did I make him angry because I stared at the Pokémon sticker in his hand for too long?

Upon considering this possibility, Xiao Guang began to panic.

After all, Hikari had never traveled alone before, and she lived in Futaba Town, where she rarely had the opportunity to interact with strangers.

Therefore, she has no idea what to do if she makes a small mistake that angers the other person.

As Ash and Dawn got closer and closer, Dawn didn't have time to think about anything else. Just as Ash reached her and was about to speak, Dawn spoke first.

"Sorry! I didn't mean anything by it, I just thought some of the stickers you had were quite rare! Staring at them for too long was my fault! I'm sorry!"

Ash: "???"

Feeling the curious gazes coming from all directions, Ash froze on the spot for a moment, but his years of experience in dealing with emergency situations allowed him to react quickly at this moment.

“I’m not angry, because I see you seem to really like these stickers... so I can give them to you if you need them.”

"Eh?"

Now it was Xiaoguang's turn to be stunned.

So he wasn't angry with me after all? Huh?! No, no! That's not the point! Did he just say...?

"You said...you were going to give this to me? But isn't this the prize you won in the lottery?"

Although Xiaoguang really wanted to accept it immediately, she felt a little embarrassed whenever she thought that the other person might be forced to give her this gift because they couldn't stand her gaze.

Moreover, would anyone really give gifts to others so casually while traveling?

Only then did Dawn have a chance to take a good look at Ash. He didn't seem to be a resident of Twinleaf Town. After all, Twinleaf Town only had so many residents, and if there were people around her age, Dawn would have no reason not to recognize them.

"Yes, it's true that I drew it, but I don't need it. My goal is the Pokémon League, not a big festival."

"Are you familiar with large-scale celebrations?"

Xiao Guang asked in surprise.

In her understanding, trainers who aim for the Pokémon League generally don't pay much attention to Pokémon Contests.

Even if they know what a grand competition is, they generally don't know what a large-scale celebration is.

"Well, I did some research before coming to the Sinnoh region. One of my travel companions from the Hoenn region also participated in the Hoenn region's major festival."

"Really?! A major festival in the Hoenn region?! What ranking did she get?"

"It's a pity that she only made it to the top eight, but after all, it's her first year since debuting, so it's quite an achievement."

Ash's mind conjured up the image of May. Before he traveled back in time, May was arguably the first person to realize his dream. Compared to her, Ash still had many shortcomings.

"To achieve a top-eight finish in your first year of debut...that's amazing. I wonder if I could do that."

Although Hikari is an optimist, she inevitably experiences the anxiety and worry typical of a newcomer when faced with challenges she has never participated in before.

"Hmm~ If you put in the effort, I think it should be fine. You know, my partner was a complete newbie when she debuted. She wasn't even familiar with how to command Pokémon in battle, and she was even a little afraid of them. Compared to her, you'll definitely be fine~"

Ash encouraged Dawn with a smile.

As for Xiaoyao, she's not here anyway, and besides, what I said wasn't a lie, so there's no problem! As long as he and Xiaoguang don't say anything, no one will know about today's conversation!

"Hmm! No problem, no problem! I also think I'm very qualified! Hmph!"

After being encouraged by Ash, Dawn immediately returned to her usual self.

When exchanging glances with Ash, there was no longer any feeling of strangers. Perhaps this is the power of being close in age and having common topics.

"So, do you still want this sticker? If not, I'll give it to..."

"I want it! Please give it to me! I promise I won't do anything to dishonor its value!"

So, communicating with Xiaoguang is really a very simple thing.

Ash's mood improved as Dawn smiled after accepting the sticker.

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