Pokémon: Ash the New Generation, Starting from Sinnoh

"It seems this is still a difficult problem," Xiao Zhi thought helplessly.

After Hikaru, Musashi performed a self-harming act.

They sent out Kojiro's fang cage and the desert Nya that hadn't been released, and put on a self-harming duet.

The result was unexpected, winning praise from the audience and judges alike, leaving Xiao Zhi speechless.

Because he simply couldn't appreciate how Jessie showcased the charm of Pokémon.

The performance concluded with Xiao Wang's performance.

As a steady and excellent coordinator, Xiaowang's performance was quite brilliant.

With the combination of Meowth's frantic scratching and the Water Pulse used by the newly caught Shellder, the two Pokémon successfully showcased their charm by cutting through the water with powerful, sweeping movements while remaining completely wet.

Accompanied by glistening water droplets, it brilliantly concluded the first round of the exhibition match.

After Xiao Wang's performance ended, the contestants gradually gathered in the contestant hall to watch the photos on the big screen.

"Hey, Ash, where are you going this time?"

Just then, Ash, who already knew the outcome, hurriedly took Pikachu and ran from the audience seats to the performance hall where Dawn was.

Xiao Gang asked in confusion, but didn't forget to keep up with Xiao Zhi's pace.

At that moment, the results of the first round of advancement were revealed.

First, Xiao Wang topped the list, followed by the bard Shang Zhi, and then a series of unfamiliar passersby.

So far, she hasn't seen Xiaoguang's photo, which makes her involuntarily clench her fist and feel extremely nervous as she waits for the last spot.

But when the big screen lit up again, the character that appeared was not Hikaru, but Musashi playing Sweet Musashi Rina.

"Hooray, I've passed!" Musashi put her hand to her mouth and laughed triumphantly.

"How come~"

In contrast, Xiaoguang murmured incredulously, because this was a performance she had meticulously prepared!

"Boga~"

"Mimi~"

Piplup and Curly-eared exchanged a glance, preparing to step forward and comfort their trainer.

"Sorry, Piplup, Bumblebee, I've ruined your efforts!" Dawn looked down at the two Pokémon and said rather dejectedly.

"Boga~"

"Mimi~"

Piplup and Curly-ear shook their heads, indicating that it wasn't the trainer's fault, and tried to comfort Hikari.

"That's enough~"

Xiao Guang was completely consumed by self-blame, because it was all his fault, and he couldn't accept Bogarman and Curly Ear's comfort at all.

So Xiao Guang couldn't help but shout, which startled Bojiaman and Juanjuan'er, who were stunned and stood there at a loss.

"Sorry~"

Knowing he had done something wrong again, Xiao Guang covered his face and ran out.

"Xiao Guang..." Xiao Wang silently watched all of this from the side, but didn't know how to persuade them. He could only comfort Bogarman and Curly Ear.

Xiao Guang was running along the contestant tunnel with her head down when she suddenly noticed Xiao Zhi walking towards her with Pikachu and Xiao Gang.

She quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and walked towards the two of them, pretending to be strong.

"Xiao Guang, you didn't..."

"Don't worry, Ash, I'll be fine~"

Before Ash could finish speaking, Dawn interrupted, pretending nothing was wrong.

Before Ash could elaborate, Dawn smiled and stepped past Ash and Brock, walking away as if nothing had happened.

Because she didn't want the other person to see her crying.

"Ash, you already guessed it, didn't you?" Brock, who had finally caught up, looked at the scene and, connecting it with Ash's previous actions, immediately figured out the cause and effect.

"Yes," he didn't deny it, "Perhaps I should have forced her to correct this problem before."

He noticed the girl's feigned composure, which naturally made him feel very sorry for her.

For a moment, he regretted not forcing Xiao Guang to change his mindset.

"It's not your fault. Besides, only in this way can you remember it so vividly!" Xiao Gang shook his head, rejecting Xiao Zhi's opinion.

Growing up is a process of making mistakes and constantly correcting them; Xiao Zhi's idea of ​​forcing change is not advisable.

"Go ahead, Dawn needs your comfort. As for Piplup and Brill, Pikachu and I will take care of them!"

Although the process cannot be interfered with, Ash can act as a guide, leading Dawn to find the right path more quickly.

"Pikachu~ (Go, Ash, I choose you!)"

Pikachu, ever the considerate one, patted Ash on the shoulder and, mimicking the way Ash used to send it into battle, stretched out its little finger in the direction Dawn had left.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you guys~" Ash said with a smile.

Ignoring the yellow mouse's little tricks, as soon as Pikachu jumped onto Xiao Gang's shoulder, he immediately ran in the direction the girl had left.

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Chapter 110 Thank you for being with me

"Woo~wu~wu~"

On the rooftop of the Grand Contest venue, a girl wearing a pink evening gown and with her hair tied in a high ponytail suddenly appeared in a place that was previously deserted.

Her delicate and beautiful face was filled with tears as she leaned against the wall and wept loudly.

She was Hikari, who had just walked out of the Grand Contest venue and found an empty place to cry.

pat~

After the girl cried loudly for a while, a series of deep footsteps approached slowly, which startled Xiaoguang, who tried to wipe away the tears flowing from her eyes.

She turned to look at the newcomer and saw a short-haired black boy named Ash Ketchum, wearing a black and yellow jacket and a baseball cap with a red and blue Poké Ball design, slowly walking towards her.

"Ash! You're here~"

Upon seeing the person approaching, Hikari forced a smile and called out to Ash, trying to appear strong.

Ash didn't respond immediately, but quietly watched Dawn's current state.

Although Xiaoguang appeared to be fine overall, her slightly red eyes and the tear stains that had not been completely wiped away all hinted that the girl was secretly crying.

"Yeah~ If I hadn't come, I was afraid you would have done something incredibly stupid!"

While responding to himself, he slowly walked up to the girl, looked down at Xiaoguang's beautiful eyes that had just been crying, and could still see glistening tears at the corners of her eyes.

He reached out and gently placed his hand on the girl's face, carefully and tenderly wiping it.

"I'm so sorry to have embarrassed you, Ash. I was so confident before, but I didn't even make it into the first round. It's really shameful~"

Recalling his behavior yesterday, Xiao Guang's face flushed slightly, whether from embarrassment or from the ambiguous posture of the boy in front of him, he didn't know.

But when she thought about today's failure, the girl couldn't help but lower her head in disappointment, and a sour feeling welled up in her mouth.

Crystalline tears streamed down her face once again.

"Damn it, tears are welling up again~"

Xiao Guang inwardly blamed himself for being so pathetic, letting the other party see his most pathetic state.

Ash gently and carefully wiped away his tears, without showing the slightest impatience.

"Xiao Guang~"

"Hmm~"

"Do you remember what I said before?"

"Hmm~" Xiao Guang said, tears streaming down her face, as she tried to recall Xiao Zhi's evaluation from yesterday, "The magnificent performance that overshadowed Piplup and Brillow, is that it?"

"Looks like you've taken it to heart!" she couldn't help but complain before continuing to comfort Xiaoguang.

"I'm sure you saw it today, the difference between your performance and Xiaowang's and the others'!"

"All the contestants present gave up the spotlight to the Pokémon, whether it was Nozomi, Takashi, or that sweet Jessie Rena~"

At this point, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but stop, his lips curving into a wry smile once again.

Because he later realized that Jessie's performance was always about using her skills to highlight the Pokémon.

However, the method is somewhat special, requiring performers to complement it.

"Really!"

Xiao Guang was a little confused, mainly because Sweet Musashi Reina's method made it impossible for her to tell.

"Of course~" Ash said, pretending to be serious, and continued to explain, "The purpose of the Contest is to showcase the charm of a Pokémon, and every move is for the benefit of the Pokémon!"

"Think about it carefully. Whether it's Nozomi, Mr. Takashi, or Sweetie, Jessie, and Lina, the special moves their Pokémon use aren't flashy, but don't they all showcase the charm of Pokémon?"