Thanks to Ash Ketchum's warning, Pidgeot abandoned the idea of tasting what it considered the ultimate delicacy. After all, if its boss said no, not obeying would just be too much.
Meanwhile, Ash Ketchum looked at the Revival Herb in the old lady's hand and asked, "Granny, can you cultivate them in large quantities? I need them for some potions."
Slap!
The granny slapped Ash's head in annoyance and handed him the Revival Herb.
"You can be lucky to have a few; this herb is troublesome to cultivate, and Kiyomi, that silly girl, only knows how to make potions, not grow them. Sigh, if only you would learn from me…"
The old lady sighed while glancing at Ash Ketchum. Ash Ketchum could only sheepishly respond, "No choice; I still have a lot to take care of."
"Such a pity, sigh… what great talent…" The granny shook her head again. Ash explained to Misty and the others, "The granny thinks I have a talent for growing herbs and always wants me to grow herbs with her…"
"Ash! You're here!"
Just then, a girl suddenly ran over excitedly and hugged Ash Ketchum's arm.
Ash smiled and replied, "Yeah, I came to buy some herbs. Kiyomi, your Paras is still taking off mushrooms, right?"
"Don't worry, I've been reminding Paras to remove the mushrooms regularly, so it won't suffer any life-threatening risks during evolution."
After learning that a Paras that didn't remove its mushrooms would drain nutrients during evolution, Kiyomi had been reminding Paras to always remove the mushrooms on its back. She hadn't wasted any of those mushrooms and turned them all into herbal medicine to help others. Because of this, Kiyomi had developed a good impression of Ash Ketchum, which later blossomed into affection during their interactions.
Seeing Ash Ketchum arrive made Kiyomi's joy radiate from her face.
"Long time no see, Kiyomi! You still look so lively!"
When Kiyomi saw Lyn, she happily greeted her. After all, when Ash was running around with Lyn, she got to know a lot of people. Kiyomi was one of them. Seeing Lyn, Kiyomi smiled and said, "Long time no see, Lyn! Are you traveling with Ash now?"
"Yeah, it's been quite fun along the way."
While Ash and company enjoyed each other's company, someone was feeling down.
"Wahhhh! It's so over! I can't believe he knows that carnivorous boy… it's finished! Waaaahhhh!!"
Hearing Meowth's sobbing, James looked through binoculars at Ash and his group and said, "Oh? So, those little brats really know each other, and it's clear they're close!"
"Not only do they know each other, but it's obvious she's fallen for that little brat! I think this time, Meowth, you're out of the game..."
As the woman of the group, Jessie felt she had the best perspective on things. She immediately identified Kiyomi's feelings for Ash Ketchum and had already noticed the rings that Misty, Suzy, and Lyn were wearing.
"This carnivorous boy truly possesses a terrifying charm, but his benevolent nature not flaunting it is a nice touch... far better than those who only play around."
"Oh? Jessie, you seem quite knowledgeable?"
Upon hearing Jessie's analysis, James became intrigued, while Jessie, observing through the binoculars, indifferently remarked, "What do you mean 'knowledgeable'? I've just seen enough to make these observations."
Looking at Meowth, still crying, James shrugged and asked, "Can you tell me more?"
"Alright, listen well! This is the wisdom I gained as a righteous woman, derived from comforting so many heartbroken ladies!"
"I'm all ears!"
"Many childhood sweethearts break up because one party is too cowardly to strike directly, losing to those unexpected swoopers. But now, that little brat is clearly straightforward. I bet he's even proposed already…"
"Oh wow! Jessie, you're awesome!"
Hearing Jessie's analysis, James felt a rush of excitement while not forgetting to compliment her.
"Hmph, you have much to learn. And now's the most crucial point! That little brat is clearly a carnivorous boy, and that orange-haired girl is clearly smitten and scored a direct hit."
"Wow, he's incredible!" James hadn't expected it to turn out this way, but Jessie countered him, saying, "No, this isn't about the little brat being incredible; he's just straightforward. Compared to those who sweet-talk and deceive, he's way ahead—so Meowth…"
Jessie looked at the still-crying Meowth and said helplessly, "Alright, Meowth, stop your crying. Actually…"
"Do I still have a chance?"
Meowth perked up at Jessie's words, filling him with hope, but Jessie shook her head and replied, "No, I just wanted to say it's better to move on quickly than to hold on painlessly. Just give up; that little brat made a clean shot this time, you have no chance at all."
"Wahhhhhh!!"
Seeing Meowth cry even harder, James couldn't figure out how to comfort him. After all, his impression of women was limited to Jessie and others who were far better than the rest.
Ah, just thinking about his troublesome fiancée made James want to cry.
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