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"That's why I said I didn't want to come here!" Misty was feeling a bit down after hearing the news. It hadn't been long since she left, and now she was already back.
"What! Didn't you just use that as an excuse to train Pokémon because you couldn't stand being compared to your three beautiful older sisters, and ran away to avoid the pressure?" Lily smirked, teasing Misty as she spoke.
"And now you're back after just a few days? My sister is so disappointed," Violet added, pretending to be sad, though it was hard to tell if she was really upset.
"That's not true! I really went out to train. Don't make stuff up! I came back because Ash insisted on visiting Cerulean City," Misty blurted out loudly, her face flushing with embarrassment.
"Hmm?? You and this boy? Could it be... are you two in a relationship? He might grow up to be a decent guy, and his taste is... passable," Violet teased, eyeing Ash from head to toe.
"That's... that's not it! I ran into danger while I was away, and Ash saved me, so we started traveling together!" Misty's face turned even redder, her cheeks practically glowing. She couldn't help but steal a glance at Ash, who, noticing her gaze, awkwardly touched his nose.
"So it's a hero saving the damsel in distress?" The other two sisters whispered to each other, making Misty blush even more.
"Alright, enough teasing. Are you okay?" Daisy, the eldest, finally stepped in, her tone more serious as she looked at Misty with genuine concern. Despite often calling Misty an ugly duckling, she was still her sister. The thought of Misty being in danger worried her.
Seeing this, Ash thought to himself, at least there's some hope.
"What! You knew you couldn't match our beauty, and you didn't want to give up your identity as a trainer, so you ran off and got yourself into trouble," the other sisters muttered, pouting after Violet's reprimand.
"Is that enough, you two? I'm here to challenge the Gym, not listen to this nonsense." Ash, frowning, stepped in to defend Misty. "Misty left because she loves Pokémon, not because of any competition with you. She's already surpassed you in terms of strength."
Ash didn't care about most things, but as a traveling companion, he couldn't just stand by and listen to such harsh words. Honestly, he couldn't understand the priorities of these sisters. Beauty might be important in this world, but it's not the most important thing.
Just like in the previous world, beauty fades with time. Will they still be performing ballet when they're old? The people who admire them now won't be interested anymore. But a Pokémon Trainer? In this world, even people like Professor Oak and Elite Four Agatha can still shine on the battlefield, regardless of their age.
"Ash~~~"
After being scolded by Ash, the three sisters were taken aback, suddenly feeling a sense of respect for the boy in front of them. Misty, on the other hand, was touched, her eyes welling up. Her older sisters had always been more popular, and no one had ever stood up for her when she was wronged. But today, Ash did, and that meant the world to her.
"Ash was right."
Brock clenched his fists, determined. Despite his flirtatious tendencies, he was always clear about his priorities—family, companions, and Pokémon came first.
Daisy remained silent, Ash's words clearly having an impact on her.
"Alright! Since you've said that, we can't ignore the challenge. The three of us sisters can't let Misty outshine us. Our Pokémon should be recovered in an hour. How about we have a showdown then?"
This was the first time anyone had suggested that Misty might be better than them, and it sparked a competitive fire in the three sisters. It was like a beautiful woman, used to constant admiration, suddenly finding someone who didn't fall for her charms—triggering her need to prove herself.
"Okay!" Ash agreed without hesitation. He was a bit surprised that his casual remark had such a strong effect, turning what should have been Misty's challenge into a direct confrontation between her sisters and him. Still, the outcome was better than just being handed a Badge.
"Alright, see you in an hour. We'll go prepare, and Misty, you can show Ash and Brock around in the meantime," Sakura said as she left with her two younger sisters, leaving Misty to entertain Ash and Brock.
Misty led Ash and Brock on a tour of the aquarium within the Gym. As they walked, admiring the beautiful underwater world through the glass, Misty whispered, "Thank you, Ash. Since we were kids, my sisters were always the popular ones, and everyone would always side with them."
She placed her hand on the glass, and the fish swam over to her as if drawn by her presence.
Ash watched the scene and couldn't help but smile. While Misty might not have the same physical beauty as her sisters, she had a charm all her own. True, Misty could be shallow at times—she didn't like Bug-type Pokémon and often complained about Psyduck—but people often forgot she was just a child, only ten years old, trying her best to be mature.
Even though she disliked certain Pokémon, she still protected them when they were in danger. And Ash was certain that in the future, Misty would become a woman who could rival her sisters, both as a Trainer and in terms of her personality. She had the potential to be unstoppable.
"Actually, in the beginning, I was just trying to escape the pressure of being compared to them," Misty admitted softly.
"But you love Pokémon, don't you? And you're more suited to be a Gym Leader than your sisters," Ash responded with a gentle smile.
"Thank you, Ash."
"No need to thank me."
None of them noticed that three figures were quietly observing them from a distance, watching the scene unfold.
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