svetikya Chapter 497 The Forgotten Five Days?
Chapter 497 The Forgotten Five Days?
As soon as Ash finished speaking, a subtle light flickered in Dawn's eyes.
She lowered her eyes, pursed her lips, and silently reviewed the situation in her mind.
Oh, I see...
Xiao Guang thought to himself.
A faint, inexplicable soreness rose in my chest.
A chance encounter, or perhaps a classic hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress scenario.
No wonder Serena couldn't forget him and even came all the way from the Carlos region to find him.
Oh no!
I feel inexplicably frustrated!
After hearing Ash and Serena's story of how they met, Dawn couldn't help but secretly compare it to his own story of how he met Ash.
Ok.
Shopping Street.
lottery.
A lost and dejected self.
There's also Xiao Zhi, who gives away prizes to himself out of pity.
So lame!
How could she have been so lame back then!
Xiao Guang covered her face and shook her head repeatedly, her blue hair swaying with her movements.
Xiao Guang only started to regret his actions now.
Why did I stare at the stickers Ash got with such longing eyes back then?
You should be a little more mature and confident! Like me in the past! At the very least, I should have shown some girlish charm like Serena!
Xiao Guang lay sprawled on the table, looking utterly defeated.
After hearing Ash's description, Serena's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gripped the hem of her skirt tightly with both hands.
She was very happy that Ash still remembered what happened back then, because after helping her, Ash had always seemed indifferent and didn't seem to care much about it. So Serena had always thought that so many years had passed and he should have forgotten about it long ago.
But at the same time, Serena couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
Because what Xiaozhi said seemed to be all the memories he had of meeting himself.
Sure enough, I forgot about what happened next.
Those more important memories seem to be ones that only I can still remember.
......
A competition should have winners and losers, but the two girls were behaving like losers, which was puzzling.
Having finally regained her senses, Hikari slightly raised her head and sized up the girl from Carlos before her. Seeing Serena's expression, Hikari had already roughly guessed her personality—
He has an indecisive personality and appears somewhat hesitant and confused.
However, their ability to take action is indeed quite good.
After all, it's admirable that they would travel all the way from the Kalos region to Sinnoh.
But judging from her expression, she might not be entirely sure about her feelings for Ash yet? Plus, given her somewhat hesitant personality...
If that's the case...
Thinking of this, Xiao Guang's lips curled up slightly.
hum~
What is that?
An opponent of this caliber is not worth worrying about at all.
Well, they only met once when they were kids, and their interaction seems to have been limited to Ash saving Serena once, and then there was no further contact...
Xiao Guang thought to himself silently.
I've been traveling with Ash for quite a while now, so it's fine!
Moreover—
Xiao Guang recalled his first meeting with Xiao Yao and their secret rivalry.
Even when facing Haruka, it seemed like he had already won.
So now everything's even better!
Thinking of this, Xiao Guang's tense mood immediately calmed down. She put away the somewhat creepy smile from before, and her smile returned to its usual sunny feel.
Completely relieved, Xiao Guang stopped thinking about those issues and instead took out a fashion magazine from his backpack to show Serena.
"Speaking of which, since you're interested in the Grand Contest, you must also have some interest in fashion, right?" Hikari's voice was friendly. "This is the latest issue of Sinnoh Fashion Weekly. I'd like to ask Serena for your opinion on some of the models' looks."
"Huh? A fashion weekly from the Sinnoh region?"
She wasn't sleepy when fashion was mentioned.
Serena's eyes lit up instantly, and her previous low spirits vanished immediately.
She took the magazine and eagerly flipped through it.
"This outfit is so visually appealing!" Serena exclaimed. "Although it's not as glamorous as the current fashion trends in the Carlos region, it has a noble feel to it! It's really nice!"
"Yes!" Xiao Guang seemed to have found a kindred spirit and looked very happy.
After all, the two people around him didn't seem to be very interested in fashion and dressing.
Especially Ash!
Xiao Guang felt a strong sense of condemnation.
Even though Xiaozhi had gone out shopping with her a few times, when she asked Xiaozhi what he thought, Xiaozhi's answer was always just something like that.
"Hmm, it's alright."
"It suits you quite well."
"It feels about the same as usual."
This type of answer.
Therefore, Xiaozhi certainly cannot fully understand the problems he is currently facing.
But Serena seems different!
He seems to have a lot of knowledge about fashion and trends.
"Look at this page, this outfit is designed specifically for the Grand Contest contestants, but I feel like there's something odd about it."
"Hmm...yes, the cuffs seem a bit too wide. If we want to match the action of throwing the Poké Ball in the Grand Contest, they should be tightened up a bit."
"Hey! Now that you mention it, it's true!"
......
Suddenly, the two girls were having a lively discussion about fashion, completely forgetting the awkward atmosphere from before.
Sakiko silently sipped her tea, observing her daughter's radiant expression as she discussed fashion, a knowing glint in her eyes.
However, at the same time, Sakiko sighed inwardly.
The direction this child's future will take is probably already decided.
Sakiko thought to herself.
I just don't know when she'll have the courage to tell me, when she'll dare to face her true dreams.
This child is such a worry.
Why is it that everything always needs someone to give it a push from behind?
Wouldn't it be better if I could work hard to get through this myself?
This passive personality will definitely put you at a disadvantage.
Sakiko glanced at Hikaru, who was chatting and laughing with Serena, and couldn't help but have this thought.
......
While the two girls were having a lively discussion, Ash was also quietly observing Serena's expression.
Like Hikaru, he also noticed that when he brought up the summer camp memories, Serena's expression seemed to show a hint of sadness in addition to happiness.
It's like I've forgotten something important?
Xiao Zhi began to recall the details of that summer camp.
Logically speaking, my encounter with Serena should be exactly as he just said.
They found her lost in the forest, treated her wounds, and then led her out of the forest.
Then......
Ok?
But just then, Ash suddenly remembered something—
Professor Oak's summer camp lasted for seven days, and he met Serena on the second day.
What happened in the next five days?
Ash vaguely remembered that he should have been with Serena for the next five days as well.
However, he couldn't remember exactly what happened.
Xiao Zhi frowned, his fingers unconsciously tapping his leg as he tried to recall the scene.
"Ash? What's wrong?" Brock noticed Ash's unusual behavior and asked softly.
"Nothing, I was just thinking about some things." Xiao Zhi shook his head. "I just feel like I've forgotten something."
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P.S.: Thank you all for the gifts! I've been a bit busy these past few days and haven't had time to look at them all carefully. I'll thank you all individually tomorrow~