Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 496 Summer Camp Memories

"Yes, I'll just have this sandwich, and a glass of milk, please."

After a brief period of deliberation, Xiao Zhi finally decided on the dishes he wanted to eat.

After letting out a satisfied sigh of relief and preparing to wait for his breakfast, Xiao Zhi suddenly realized that the atmosphere seemed a little strange.

Aren't you all hungry?

Xiao Zhi was deeply moved.

They said they'd have breakfast together in the dining car, but it turned out he was the only one who ordered.

It's as if he's the only one who's greedy.

"Well....."

Although Xiao Zhi hadn't realized why the atmosphere was so strange, his words at least broke the silence.

Xiao Guang pondered for a moment, glanced at Xiao Zhi silently, and then began to look at the menu on his own.

Sakiko sat next to Hikaru, looking at her daughter who was still somewhat at a loss, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Why does this feel so difficult? What should I do next?

Sakiko didn't know what to say to bring the atmosphere back on track.

But Ash was clearly not as worried as Sakiko; he simply raised his own questions.

"Speaking of which, Serena, why did you come to the Sinnoh region?"

"Huh? This..."

I came here specifically to find you.

Is it okay to say that?

Serena was momentarily dazed.

This encounter was so unexpected that Serena hadn't even come up with a reason yet.

“Um…I…actually…” Serena hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Sakiko and gave what she thought was an appropriate smile as she answered, “I actually came on a trip with my mother. We were planning to go see the Grand Festival, but we missed it because our flight was delayed.”

"Huh? The Grand Contest? Are you interested in the Grand Contest too?"

Before Xiaozhi could say anything, Xiaoguang asked first.

Speaking of this, Xiao Guang is no longer sleepy.

"Well..." Serena was a little unaccustomed to Xiao Guang's sudden enthusiasm, but seeing how excited Xiao Guang was, she didn't want to spoil the mood. Instead, she continued, "Well, I guess I'm quite interested."

Serena wasn't lying.

After all, she has always been interested in fashion and trends, and the Pokémon Contest itself combines elements of battle and fashion.

Serena didn't know much about Dawn and Ash's CDs before she started paying attention to them.

However, after watching both of their CDs from beginning to end that day, Serena actually developed a vague interest in the Grand Contest.

However, for now it's just something I'm interested in watching; as for participating?

I don't have many ideas for the time being.

"Really?"

Xiao Guang squinted his eyes, looking very happy.

"By the way, did you choose a starter Pokémon? What are the starter Pokémon for the Kalos region?"

Xiao Guang seemed to think Serena was a newly debuted trainer, so he asked that question.

The Kalos region is far from the Sinnoh region, but Dawn had still heard of its reputation.

Ok.

Actually, it was only after eating the cuisine of the Carlos region that night that Hikaru started paying attention to that area for the past two days.

Xiao Guang learned from magazines and books that it was known as the fashion capital and trend capital. Even though it wasn't closely related to the Grand Prix, the fashion capital of Carlos and Miss Paris's fashion magazine had a lot to do with each other.

Hikaru was naturally delighted to meet a girl of similar age from the Carlos region who was also interested in the Grand Contest.

"I haven't become a trainer yet, so I haven't chosen a starter Pokémon."

Serena seemed to gradually get used to Hikaru's enthusiasm, and her tone of voice began to become more natural.

"Oh, what a pity."

Xiao Guang suddenly felt a little discouraged.

"I was hoping to see the starter Pokémon in the Kalos region. I'd love to go if I could."

Xiao Guang said with a hint of anticipation.

"If you're coming to the Carlos region, you can stop by Asaka Town while you're at it! This child doesn't have many friends, so she'd be very happy if you could come visit us!"

"mom!"

Seeing that Sakiko had revealed her embarrassing history of having no friends, Serena suddenly straightened up and covered Sakiko's mouth, signaling her to stop talking.

As the scene gradually became more harmonious, Xiao Gang's initial nervousness subsided.

While I genuinely want to watch the drama unfold, I also genuinely hope that things will become more harmonious.

Pikachu, who was with Brock, breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing this.

But to their surprise, Hikari, who seemed to have already changed her mood, suddenly asked with a smile, "By the way~! Serena, can you tell me about the summer camp you attended with Ash at Professor Oak's? I'm quite interested in that topic."

"?!"

The atmosphere, which had just become harmonious, suddenly fell silent again.

Serena's smile froze slightly.

She looked at Sakiko with pleading eyes, but Sakiko simply turned her head away, as if to say, "I don't know you, you can figure this out yourself."

I've been abandoned!

Serena gasped inwardly.

After realizing that she was now isolated and helpless, Serena was caught in a new dilemma.

Should I say something?

Serena herself knew very well that the summer camp she remembered wasn't anything particularly special.

The only special thing about it is its encounter with Ash.

just.

That's really not something I should say right now.

Her memory of meeting Ash was filled with a beautiful, albeit futuristic, image; even Sakiko and Serena had never mentioned it.

Let alone saying it in front of everyone.

Just when Serena was at her wit's end, Ash came to her rescue once again.

"It's actually quite simple," Ash said to everyone. "During the free time at that summer camp, Serena got lost in the forest. After Professor Oak noticed, I volunteered to go into the forest to find Serena, since I was one of the few locals at the time and was quite familiar with the forest in Pallet Town."

Ash recalled what had happened and continued, "Later, Serena, who was lost, fell and got hurt. I helped her treat her wound and then led her out of the forest. That's about it, right?"

Ash's memories came to an abrupt end.

It was just a small thing for him to do on the side, but when Serena found him, Ash learned from her that it seemed to be very important to her.

So Ash kept the memory of that summer camp with him.

Until now.

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P.S.: I was supposed to add an extra chapter, but I've been busy preparing for a school-level open class next week. But it's okay~ Starting in April, this book will return to daily 4K updates~