Early the next morning, while Ash and the others were having breakfast, Misty noticed that Ayame hadn't shown up, so she wondered why?
Hearing Misty's question, Koga revealed a meaningful smile and looked at Ash.
"It's nothing, just feeling a bit unwell. I've already asked Janine to get the medicine later."
"Is that so? That's good then."
"Yes, it really is good."
Looking at Koga's utterly sleazy grin, Ash patted Psyduck and said, -'Psyduck, how about you use Disable on him for me, and I'll make you a supreme lobster feast?'
'Huh?⊥'
At the mention of a supreme lobster feast... Psyduck's eyes immediately glowed blue, having tasted it before, and Koga was instantly immobilized.
"Why?⊥"
Watching Koga being immobilized, Ash patted Psyduck's head and said, 'Amazing, Psyduck. Hold on a bit longer, I'll get you a badge right away.'
True to his word, Ash then handed the supreme lobster to Psyduck, who happily began eating it. Koga also returned to normal after Psyduck started eating.
"Tch... Just you wait. I'll make you call me 'brother-in-law' one day.?.?."
Before leaving, Ash bid farewell to Ayame.
"Are you sure you don't need me to stay with you for a while longer?"
"No need, no need. We've just clarified our relationship—I'm not some little girl who needs you by my side all the time. Hurry up and continue your adventure."
Looking at Ayame, who was still the same as always, Ash shook his head and said, 'Take the blood-replenishing medicine I made for you, and don't train these next few days. Get plenty of rest... And lastly...
Ash placed a small box by Ayame's bedside.
"What is this?"
"That thing Koga has been dreaming of for so long—
One of them is yours. Don't rush to give it to him yet, let him wait a few days. And also this..."
"Alright, I know what to do. You hurry up and go on your adventure. And I told you not to contact me—got it?!
"Just don't move around and you'll be fine. Well then, I'm off! The marriage proposal will start soon after!
Watching Ash leave, Ayame shook her head.
"I've already explained the matter, I—
One-two dividing line--
"We're about to enter the Safari Zone. Meow, let me just check if my instruments are working properly?"
"Don't worry, old lady. Absolutely no problem."
"Good, Pikachu..."
Watching Ash getting more excited the further he walked, Misty turned to Meowth and asked, "Meowth, what's up with Ash?"
"Oh, it's nothing. He's just a little excited because he's about to see big sis Lynn."
"Lin, is that the one who gave the ribbon that made Satoshi go berserk?" Suzy recalled that during the Diglett incident, the ribbon that caused Satoshi to lose control seemed to have been given by Lin.
"That's right, nya~ But don't worry, with Big Sis Lin around, the boss won't go berserk. Probably."
When Ash and his group arrived at the Safari Zone, a large herd of Tauros ran past them. Seeing these Tauros, Ash knew his old acquaintances had arrived.
"Woof woof woof"
A Growlithe quickly ran towards Ash, who caught it in one swift motion, petting its head while handing it a strip of meat. 'Growlithe, come on, be a good boy. Tell me where Lynn is,' he said.
Growlithe gave Ash a speechless look, unsure how to respond. So you're only thinking about Lyn? What about Fusako? But considering the specially made meat strip Ash offered, Growlithe still barked once in a certain direction.
"Woof
~Woof!LLLL?L?_"
Then the earth trembled as a group of Ponyta and Scyther swiftly approached, with two young girls dressed in ethnic minority costumes riding atop the leading Ponyta pair.0.?_
"Lin! Fusako!"
The girl called Lin by Ash smiled upon seeing him, then leaped straight from her Ponyta towards Ash, who caught her with steady hands.
"Lin..."
Fusako, who had ridden over on her Ponyta, smiled as she watched Rin and Ash embracing each other.
"As expected, Rin holds a significant place in Ash's heart—
a very important one."
Meanwhile, Misty and Suzy watched with curiosity at this girl named Lin, who had captured Ash's heart so completely. Brock turned his head away, holding back tears.
"Traveling with Ash is great in every way. Except for how easily it can be demoralizing..."
After hugging Lin for a while, Ash turned to Fusako and said, 'Sorry, Fusako, I got a bit too carried away.'
"I can understand, it's Rin after all. Who are these people behind you?"
"Oh, let me introduce you. These are my travel companions and girlfriend—Misty, Suzy, and Brock."
Hearing Ash introduce them like that, Fusako was somewhat surprised:
∠"All with the purpose of getting married3
"That's right, by the way, Rin, I've been keeping the ribbon you gave me safe all this time3.5."_
Watching Ash take out the ribbon she gave him as a child, Rin smiled.
'Thanks for keeping L?2 safe. Though I bet you've caused plenty of trouble yourself, haven't you?_'
'No way, do I really seem like that kind of person? Traveling with everyone has been so much fun, and when there's nothing else to do, I help Psyduck with its headaches.'
Watching Ash change the subject... Rin held Ash's head steady, pressing her forehead against his as she said, 'Tell me, Ash. As your childhood friend—
Wouldn't I, your childhood friend, know you well?
"No, not at all."
"Then do you think I wouldn't know something like you going berserk?"
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