Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Time always flies when you have something in common to talk about, and before you know it, it's already evening.

The warm orange sunlight streamed in through the window, adding a soft ambiance to Xiaoguang's home.

Ayako only realized how late it was when the evening sun shone on her face.

"Oh dear, I got so engrossed that I didn't realize it was almost dinner time."

"Really?"

Not only Ayako, but Hikari also only realized it was too late now, as did Satoshi.

Perhaps because it was a rare opportunity to talk about his past with others, he actually enjoyed it and didn't realize how much time had passed.

"Pi~"

"OKI~~"

Ash got up and looked for Pikachu and Aipom, and soon he found the two little ones curled up on the sofa.

Pikachu and Aipom also seemed tired from their journey.

I don't know when it was, but it was probably shortly after lunch. They started to drift off to sleep.

Pikachu and Aipom lay together, Pikachu curled up in a ball, while Aipom's tail drooped over Pikachu, looking like a blanket covering it.

Soft snoring sounds emanated from their noses and mouths, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere.

"Asleep..."

Xiao Zhi scratched his head and muttered this to himself, looking somewhat embarrassed.

He had originally said he should hurry up and get ready to leave, but he didn't expect Pikachu and Aipom to be sleeping so soundly.

Pikachu was alright, after all, it slept for a while on the plane.

However, Aipom hadn't slept much along the way because it was following him. Being active and curious, it was naturally too excited to sleep after arriving on a new continent and seeing all sorts of new things.

Perhaps the reason they were able to sleep in Xiaoguang's house was because they felt safe and secure in the atmosphere.

On such an afternoon, the three of them sat at the dining table and chatted quietly about stories. As Pikachu listened, they gradually became sleepy.

“Ni~ya~”

Upon seeing Ayako arrive, the charming cat, which had been lying on the back of the sofa, got up and let out a lazy meow. Ayako simply smiled and stroked its fur, then, as if sensing Ash's thoughts, suggested:

"It's getting late, why don't you stay here for the night? If you don't have anything urgent to attend to."

"Well... there's nothing urgent. After all, it's only my first day in the Sinnoh region. I'll gradually challenge the eight gyms to get badges and participate in the League Tournament."

"So, it's alright if you stay here tonight? Consider it a reward for all the fascinating stories you've told us."

Ayako didn't give Ash a chance to refute her words before heading straight upstairs to prepare a guest room for him.

"This feels so familiar," Ash said to Dawn, who was still somewhat lost in thought. "Aunt Ayako looks a bit like my mom. If you came to my house, I feel like my mom would do something similar."

Ash thought that his mother Hanako's personality had never changed, neither now nor in the distant future.

"But I think my mom is really annoying. She always likes to bring up my old hurts. I'm supposed to start traveling now, and I'm all grown up."

Although an afternoon had passed, Xiao Guang was still bothered by the incident that happened that afternoon.

After all, Ash was there in the afternoon. If Ash hadn't been there, Dawn would have become immune to Ayako's behavior and would have just expressed her dissatisfaction verbally at most.

"Although I don't think it's really growing up since I've just started traveling."

"Hey—even you, Ash, are saying that!"

Xiao Guang, hands on his hips and cheeks puffed out, said this with dissatisfaction.

Now, Dawn doesn't feel any awkwardness when facing Ash at all; it's like they've been old friends for many years.

"Ah, sorry, sorry~"

Knowing that Hikari just wanted recognition from adults, Ash went along with her and said:

"But isn't your dream to become a top Coordinator who surpasses your mother? If so, why not start by showing your skills tomorrow? Stand on the awards stage of a big stage and ask the TV, 'Am I grown up now?' Wouldn't that be more effective?"

"this......"

Xiao Guang frowned slightly, pressed his index finger to the corner of his mouth, and then smiled happily, seemingly thinking that Xiao Zhi's suggestion was very good.

"That's right! I definitely have to do that when I receive the award! That way she won't have anything to say! Hmph~!"

Xiao Guang raised his chin, his expression a smug smile of self-satisfaction as if he had already won.

With her beautiful visions for the future, she even forgot that she was just a newcomer who had just debuted.

How difficult is it to win a championship in your first year of debut? It's impossible to reach the peak right after debut unless you're a rare genius.

but......

Runner-up? That's great...

Unfortunately, Xiao Guang does indeed have this talent. In his first year as a debut artist, he achieved the runner-up position on the stage of a large-scale celebration, and he was only one step away from winning the championship, Xiao Wang.

Compared to Hikaru, I really can't be considered a genius. My debut was just an ordinary one, only making it to the top 16 without attracting much attention. Later, I was eliminated in the top 4 at the Suzuran Tournament.

"Of course, I believe you could definitely do it!"

Perhaps, the chance to start over isn't just for myself, but also for Xiaoguang.

Xiao Zhi thought to himself.

……

Night falls as expected after the sun sets, and Futaba Town, which has not undergone large-scale urbanization, retains most of its natural features.

A cool night breeze drifted into Ash's room through the window. He leaned against the wall by the window, gazing up at the bright moon, the sounds of Bug-type Pokémon out at night filling his ears, and...

"Pi~pi~~"

"OKIII~~~"

The sound of Pikachu and Aipom snoring.

"Wait, didn't these two sleep all afternoon? How come they're still sleeping so soundly at night?!"

Ash was quite puzzled by their comments, but on the other hand, he was also indirectly complaining about how he couldn't fall asleep.

He hadn't slept much and had walked quite a distance, so why couldn't he fall asleep and wasn't even sleepy at all?

I tossed and turned in bed for a long time without any sign of falling asleep.

Perhaps it's because I'm too excited about going back to the past that I can't sleep.

Xiao Zhi guessed.

"Sigh, never mind, I'll just go for a walk."

After saying that, he boldly pushed open the door and walked downstairs, intending to go outside and enjoy the evening breeze.

As Ash went downstairs, he didn't notice that Dawn's door wasn't closed tightly, but rather left a crack open.

After hearing Ash go out, Dawn poked her head out, thought for a moment, and then made a decision, also heading towards the door.

.......