"Remember to call me if something happens, Ash. I'm going to continue my patrol now. Recently, there have been quite a few Pokémon theft cases, so be careful yourself!"
Seeing Jenny leave on her motorcycle, Ash smiled and then entered the Pokémon Center. Joy, upon seeing Ash, smiled and said, "Ash, are you starting your journey?"
"Yeah, it's about that age for me. Please check my little Pokémon and prepare a set meal."
"Sure."
Meowth and Pikachu obediently went to have Joy check their health, but Ralts was unwilling to leave Ash. Ash could only helplessly smile at Joy and say, "This kid is a bit clingy. I'll take her with me for the check-up later."
Seeing how Ralts was sticking to Ash, Joy smiled knowingly. "No problem, it's great to see this child so attached to you."
Then, Ash communicated with Ralts and Delia to report his safety, and just as Ash was about to video call Professor Samuel Oak, a news bulletin interrupted the television in the Pokémon Center.
"It is reported that the gym leader of Veilstone City in the Sinnoh region and famous model Miss Kamizure seems to have gotten engaged, and a diamond ring has appeared on her left-hand ring finger..."
Then the figure of Elesae appeared on the television.
"Miss Kamizure, is it true that you are engaged?!"
"Who is the fiancé?!"
"Will you continue your modeling career?"
On television, Elesae calmly answered the barrage of questions: "To be precise, I have accepted the proposal, but the specifics of the engagement need to be discussed with the family. As for the fiancé, I'm sorry, but I can't disclose that as it may cause inconvenience to him. Regarding modeling, I will discuss it with my partner depending on the situation, but my main job is being the gym leader, isn't it?"
Just as this news ended, Delia managed to contact Ash, but her smile was slightly frightening.
"Ash, can I talk to you, dear?"
Under the pressure of his mother's authority, Ash found a quiet place and admitted it was his doing, including the matter with Diantha. Delia was both angry and amused upon learning this and finally said, "Honestly, you suddenly tell me that future daughters-in-law are increasing; I wasn't prepared for that. But I know you're clever enough to take care of yourself, just don't bully them, okay? When the time comes, let's arrange a meeting between both families."
"Got it~" After all, she's his mother, so Delia wouldn't scold Ash too much, and Ash was behaving like a good child.
After finishing the communication with Delia, Ash connected with Professor Samuel Oak via video call. Upon seeing Ash, Professor Oak took a breath and said, "Ash, I saw the news! That person must be you, right? Daisy Oak said she wants to give you a good beating~"
Seeing Professor Oak acting in such an exaggerated manner, Ash had no way to respond. After all, Professor Oak treated him very well, practically as if he were another grandson. Ash could only let Professor Oak joke around, but thinking of Professor Oak, Ash remembered something and sent a photo he took with Ho-Oh and his Pokémon to Professor Oak.
"Professor Oak, I'm quite lucky here; I encountered something great right as I set off. Look at our photo with it!"
Professor Oak opened the photo Ash sent, sipping tea as he said, "Let me see, oh, looking very lively, the girl next to you is a new friend, right? Very nice, oh wait! That in the back is! Ash!!!!!"
With Professor Oak's shout, everyone in the Pokémon Center looked over. Ash awkwardly apologized and looked at Professor Oak, saying, "Professor, can you not be so dramatic?"
"I'm dramatic! Do you know how important this is? Is that photo real?!"
"Uh? It must be real! Otherwise, do you think we would all be in it together? This is a rare opportunity."
"You! Ash, you are simply my lucky star! These photos are amazing! By the way! What did you use to take them?!"
"It was Meowth's machine, Meowth is really great."
Hearing it was Meowth's machine, Professor Oak's eyes lit up and he said, "Does that mean you have..."
"Yes, a larger version, and it's very clear. So Professor, do you want it?"
At this point, Ash was like a devil tempting Professor Oak, and Professor Oak fell for it, after all, it was Ho-Oh! The legendary Pokémon! It had not appeared since the Bell Tower was burned down!
"Yes! Of course I want it!"
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