What is a heavy girl? I want to be a Pokémon master!

Does that mean he knows who I am?

As a contestant on the Grand Contest, Aya Maruyama is particularly concerned about her popularity, so she almost never dresses up on the street in hopes of being recognized. She also frequently and secretly searches for her own name online, so she was very happy that Ai-chan recognized her.

But... Xiao Zhi thought of someone else.

This silly, pinkish look—no, this adorable appearance—you are...

“Aine?”

"...who?"

905 Maruyama no Ueshima no Miyabi!

Cai's face stiffened. Only now did she have to admit something.

She's the worst performer in the Grand Contest Idol competition; you wouldn't recognize her if she walked down the street without makeup.

"It's...it's Ash from Pallet Town!!" "That hero from Kanto!!" "So...so cool!!"

In front of real superstars, her own brilliance is easily overshadowed.

Ash looked around at the people, a sense of helplessness in his eyes. Intense gazes were fixed on him. He understood that if he didn't take action, the situation could worsen.

Oh no, we're about to be attacked again!

If they don't run away, all the girls will be wearing green hats!

"There's no other way, I have to use my ultimate move! Pikachu! Let's run!"

"Pickup!"

Realizing this, Ash didn't hesitate to start running downstairs, preparing to leave the museum.

"Ah...wait!!"

Maruyama Aya hurriedly caught up with Satoshi, her heart filled with a desire to repay him.

The two quickly left the museum, looking for a relatively quiet and peaceful place.

"Haa~ Haa!" After running, Maruyama Aya finally breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't help but exhale a deep breath of hot air, and the panting sound revealed the tension and exhaustion she had just experienced.

She bent over, placed her hands on her knees, and tried to calm her breathing.

"Let's wipe the sweat off first."

Ash noticed Maruyama's condition and immediately took a tissue from his pocket, gently handing it to her.

"Thank you." Maruyama Aya took the tissue, glanced gratefully at Satoshi, and then gently wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead with the tissue.

Her face was flushed after a period of tension.

Why did you follow us?

"Um... please let me repay you!"

"repay?"

Xiaozhi was stunned.

"Yes! This is a life-saving grace. I can't live with myself if I just let you go like this."

Maruyama Aya is the kind of gentle and kind girl, and she really doesn't want her savior, Satoshi, to leave.

At the very least, we should repay them.

She could also learn something from Ash. As an idol of the Contest, she could hardly forget the dazzling brilliance Ash displayed in front of Archie, which stole all of Maruyama Aya's attention at the time.

Repaying...that's wonderful!

"Then I'll leave it to you. Actually, I just arrived in Hoenn and I have something to do!"

Ash quickly turned to the side, and with a happy heart, he let Ash come closer, and the two pressed close together.

"Ugh...? So close... I, I understand... As long as it's not too late, otherwise a girl in my idol group named Chisato will lecture me."

Maruyama Aya's long eyelashes trembled slightly as she felt extremely shy. She felt a stimulating sensation, and her whole body softened.

This was the first time she had ever met such an overly familiar boy. The blockhead Zhi didn't even realize that he had been spending too much time with the girls, which had made him lose his sense of distance.

Ash quickly caught Maruyama Aya, who was about to collapse, and hugged her tightly.

"I'm Ash from Pallet Town in Kanto, and I'm currently training with my companion Pikachu to become a Pokémon Master!"

"Pika pika!"

Shining like the sun, Ash's charm and radiance captivated Aya Maruyama's attention.

So close... and why is it so sunny? Did I just encounter the sun?!

Their breaths mingled, and the sound of Ash's heartbeat filled their ears, making Aya Maruyama feel as if she were floating on a cloud.

"You...you keep it with me for a bit...Waaah~!...Ouch, I bit my tongue."

Maruyama Aya hurriedly took a step back, her fingers touching her lips, feeling ashamed of biting her tongue.

"Oh, sorry, sorry, I got excited by accident."

Xiao Zhi straightened his posture, maintained his distance, and looked at the girl in front of him with a determined gaze.

Since the other party wanted to repay the favor, Xiao Zhi wouldn't refuse, since he really had important things to do.

As for what to do?

Of course, it's about encountering Pokémon from the Hoenn region!

As an outsider, he is certainly not as good as Maruyama Aya, a local, in this respect, so it's good to let her lead the way.

I was able to encounter countless Hoenn Pokémon.

Just thinking about it makes Ash want to raise the flag!

"It's okay, I don't mind."

Maruyama Aya's cheeks suddenly flushed red, she was shy and didn't know what to say, until her heart started racing.

After a while, she finally calmed down and decided to give a self-introduction that would leave a deep impression on Xiao Zhi.

"Maruyama is ablaze with color! My name is Maruyama Aya, nice to meet you, Satoshi!"

At that moment, Maruyama Aya blinked one eye, turned her hands over so that her palms faced Ash, and smiled warmly and brightly with a slight upturn of her lips.

This is her signature pose (her ultimate idol pose), and Aya Maruyama is quite looking forward to Ash's reaction.

What nonsensical actions!

"Let's go then! Rainbow, please show me the Pokémon of the Hoenn region!"

Without even glancing at the other person for a moment, Ash turned around and focused his gaze ahead.

He was already itching to go; having come to the Hoenn region, he should be going to encounter the Pokémon there.

"Well..." Ms. Maruyama Aya pointed to her face: "And what about me?"

Despite being such an adorable pink-haired beauty, she discovered that Ash wasn't even glancing at her.

Seems completely uninterested!

At that moment, Maruyama Aya had a strange thought.

"It's rare to meet a hero from Kanto, so I'm definitely going to make Ash interested in me!"

Maruyama Aya clenched her fists, her eyes revealing unwavering determination, as she made up her mind.

...

"What do we do? Archie! That guy's come to the Hoenn region!!"

"Should we launch a surprise attack?"

Inside Team Aqua's base, the surrounding Team Aqua members all wore gloomy expressions, their gazes focused on the center, where Archie sat. Archie sat on a stool, his expression clearly revealing his displeasure.

"What should we do? Brother, I don't think we can beat that guy. If he's the champion, he'll definitely be one of the best... If we don't do well, we'll be the ones who die."

“I feel the same way, Shui Wutong. I don’t want to lay a hand on him either.”

Two officers from the Marine Team, A-Chao and A-Quan, were also present. The atmosphere was unusually quiet, devoid of the usual hustle and bustle. Everyone in the base could feel the unease permeating the air.

Team Ocean knew their place; battling Ash in Pallet Town meant battling the man who had defeated Team Flare, Team Rocket, and Team Plasma.

The only solution the Ocean Team could come up with was to resort to surprise attacks and threats.

"Don't panic. Our ultimate goal is to obtain Kyogre and fill the world with oceans, so there's no need to confront him head-on. Even Ash from Pallet Town is no match for our Kyogre. We'll proceed secretly, and we can also use Kyogre to destroy the meteor and save the world to gain more support for us."

906 A colossal meteorite is about to fall from the sky! Miss Xiangzi, join the battle!

"Although we didn't get the latest Pokémon Navigator from the director of the Ocean Science Museum, it's not necessary for us to probe Kyogre, as long as we can win in the end."

Shui Wutong suddenly stood up, and a smile reappeared on his rugged face.

Pokémon Navigator: It can automatically detect nearby Pokémon and monitor their status from a distance.

Previously, Archie, the curator of the Ocean Science Museum, had this item in his bag, and Archie wanted to get it, but Ash stopped him.

Currently, Water Wutong is completely unaffected by her previous unpleasant emotions or the uneasy atmosphere permeating the base, and has rallied.

"Meteorite?" "What's a meteorite?"

Shui Wutong's words surprised everyone present.

They looked at the water sycamore, trying to find answers in him.

"Um... Quan, why don't you explain it to them?"

Shui Wutong turned her gaze to Aquan, gesturing for her to come over. Aquan immediately stepped forward, then turned around, her gaze sweeping over the surrounding members one by one before she began to explain.

"In a short time, a super-giant meteorite will strike the Hoenn region!"

"What?!" "Really?!"

Her opening remarks immediately drew a strong response from those around her.

"If a super-giant meteorite were to strike the Hoenn region, most of the life here would be wiped out. And Dr. Solans, a renowned meteorite expert, has precisely observed that a super-giant meteorite will strike the Hoenn region."

"I used to work for Devon Corporation, so I have some information about them. Based on Devon Corporation's situation, I can guarantee that the meteorite incident is true!"

As the Marine Team executive, Izumi, spoke, the surrounding Marine Team members all looked shocked.

Some people are even considering leaving here and going to other regions.

This is a meteorite falling; under normal circumstances, it's impossible to stop it.

"Not only that, but also former employees of Devon Corporation, such as Himura of Team Magma, should understand this matter... Team Magma, once they learn of this news, will probably make the same choice as us."

"Awaken Groudon to destroy the meteorite and gain the world's support for the plan to expand the land."

A-Quan frowned slightly, revealing her seriousness and sense of urgency.

Both are the same; ultimately, it comes down to who can obtain the legendary Pokémon.

In that case, we can't focus our main attention on Ash.

"You don't need to worry about Ash in Pallet Town. I've already sent people to interfere with him."

Shui Wutong's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile that instantly calmed the emotions of those around her.

"As expected of the boss..." "May I ask who that person is...?"

The members of Team Aqua around her looked at Sycamore and began to admire her.

Seeing this, Shui Wutong, whose mood was beginning to recover, responded cheerfully.

"The dragon-type messenger who calls herself the inheritor - Higana!"

...

"Miss Shoko, the champion of Johto, our Hoenn region is facing an unprecedented and severe meteorite threat. The situation is urgent and cannot be delayed. Could you please lend us a hand?"

In a luxurious and spacious office at Devon Corporation headquarters, an elderly man with a full head of white hair and elegant manners was looking respectfully at a blue-haired girl sitting on the sofa opposite him.

The old man's eyes were filled with respect and vigilance. His posture was upright, and his body leaned slightly forward, showing his great respect for the young girl.

The old man is Zvoich, the president of Devon Corporation, and the girl is Shoko, who defeated the Dragon Master Awatari a few days ago.

Xiangzi was invited here to discuss the plan to shatter the meteorite.