After Ash won the grand prize, proving his luck, the crowd watching gradually dispersed.
Ash originally thought that Dawn would also leave, but he stood here for a few more minutes and still found Dawn secretly looking at the Poké Ball sticker in his hand, intently, her eyes full of envy.
So it's completely a hot potato...
Ash was still complaining in his heart.
He doesn't know Dawn right now, and although there's nothing wrong with taking the initiative to talk to her, he still feels a little strange.
But if he takes the initiative to leave...
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Dawn's eyes were always on the sticker in his hand.
Ash also knows that Poké Ball stickers are very popular in the Sinnoh region's Pokémon Contests.
If the sticker's effect matches the Pokémon well, the Pokémon's appearance alone can earn a lot of points from the judges.
Even so, but...
"Pikachu, Aipom, let's go."
"pi~ka~"
"oki~"
The two Pokémon thought Ash was now preparing to have a good meal in the restaurant, so they both became excited.
It was as if their previous dejected appearance had never existed.
He's leaving...
Dawn, who had been secretly casting envious glances at Ash, thought with some regret as she saw Ash preparing to leave.
If I'm not mistaken, among the Poké Ball stickers in his hand, there seem to be the most popular limited editions.
Dawn was originally thinking of asking him if she could take a closer look, but now it seems it's too late.
Guess I'll just go home.....
Dawn regretfully prepared to go home, but just as she took her first step, she noticed that Ash was now walking towards her direction.
Huh?
Dawn was a little stunned.
The place she's at isn't at the supermarket entrance, but in a small corner, and there's no one else around her.
Is he coming to find her? Could it be because she was staring at the Poké Ball stickers in his hand
for too long and made him angry?
After thinking about this possibility, Dawn started to panic.
I mean, Dawn hasn't traveled alone before, and she lives in Twinleaf Town, where there are few opportunities to interact with strangers, so she doesn't know what to do if she accidentally offends someone with some small action.
As Ash got closer and closer to her, Dawn didn't have time to think much.
Just as Ash reached her and was about to speak, Dawn spoke first.
"I'm sorry! I didn't mean anything by it, I just thought there were some rare ones in the stickers you had! It was my fault for staring for too long! I'm sorry!"
Ash: "???"
Feeling the curious gazes coming from all directions, Ash froze in place for a moment.
But, the experience he had accumulated over years of traveling allowed him to react most quickly at this moment.
"I'm not angry, because I thought you seemed to like these stickers... so if you need them, I can give them to you."
"Huh?"
Now it was Dawn's turn to be stunned.
So he wasn't angry with me? Hmm?! No, no! That's not the point! Did he just say...
"You said... you're going to give this to me? But isn't this the prize you won?"
Although Dawn really wanted to accept it immediately, as soon as she thought that the other party might be forced to give away this present that shouldn't belong to her because they couldn't stand her staring, she felt a little embarrassed.
Besides, would people really just give gifts to others so casually while traveling outside?
Dawn finally had the chance to size up Ash's appearance.
He didn't seem to be a resident of Twinleaf Town.
I mean, there were only so many residents in Twinleaf Town.
If there was someone around her age, there was no reason why Dawn wouldn't recognize them.
"Yeah, it's true that I won it, but I don't need it.
My goal is the Pokémon League, not the Grand Festival."
"You also know about the Grand Festival?"
Dawn asked in surprise.
Because in her understanding, trainers whose goal is the
Pokémon League generally don't pay much attention to Pokémon Contests.
Even if they know what Pokémon Contests are, they usually don't know what the Grand Festival is.
"Yeah, before coming to the Sinnoh region, I learned a little bit about it.
One of the companions I traveled with in the Hoenn region also participated in the Hoenn region's Grand Festival."
"Really?! The Hoenn region's Grand Festival?! What place did she get?"
"Unfortunately, only top 8, but of course, it was her first year after her debut, and it's already amazing that she was able to achieve this result."
Ash's mind flashed back to May's figure.
Before he traveled back, May could be said to be the first person to realize her dream.
Compared to her, he still had many shortcomings.
"Getting into the top 8 in the first year... That's amazing.
I wonder if I can do it."
Although Dawn is optimistic, she inevitably feels the anxiety and worry unique to newcomers when facing challenges she has never participated in.
"Hmm~ If you work hard, I think it should be just like that.
You know, my companion was a complete newbie when she debuted.
She wasn't even good at commanding battles, and she was even a little afraid of Pokémon.
Compared to her, you'll definitely be fine!"
Ash encouraged Dawn with a smile.
When it comes to May, well, she's not here anyway, and besides, he wasn't lying, so it's okay! As long as he and Dawn don't say anything, no one will know about today's conversation!
"Yeah! No problem, just like that! I also think I have a lot of potential! Hmph!"
After being encouraged by Ash, Dawn immediately returned to her usual self.
When communicating and looking at each other with Ash, she no longer felt like a stranger.
Maybethis is the power of similar age and common topics.
"So, do you still want this sticker? If you don't, I'll give it to..."
"I want it! I want it! Please give it to me! I promise I won't disgrace its value!"
So, communicating with Dawn is really a simple thing.
Ash's mood also improved with Dawn's smile after receiving the sticker.