The Green Mountains Are Beautiful To You

Ash was still waiting in boredom. Pikachu, who was following him, was wondering. After all, Ash looked bored though. But there was no expression of impatience on his face.

One should know that under normal circumstances, four consecutive unproductive returns, and not in the matter of sparring, would already be enough to make Ash impatient.

Incidentally, the reason why he didn't curse was because Ash couldn't swear.

"Pika?"

Pikachu looked at Ash with a puzzled expression.

Ash knelt down and stroked Pikachu's head. Although it was true that their relationship was rather poor in the beginning. But after going through so much together, Ash and Pikachu had long since stopped being like before. They were now on good terms.

Although the original plan of having their first trip in Kanto was shattered by Rope's impromptu arrangement. But now it's a complete League.

Unova League is still strong after all. Ash, who was a pure newcomer, didn't do too well either.

Although it was not a bad achievement to be in the top 16 of the League as a new trainer, it was a good achievement to be in the top 16. But when it comes to his own side of the family, it instantly becomes not worth mentioning.

As for why Rope didn't let Ash have his first trip to Kanto... Kanto and the city are in a mess and he's still traveling. Everyone knows Ash is Pallet Town's favored next trainer. If you really want to travel in Kanto...some clans will come up and fawn over Ash...while others will turn on Ash.

It's not a normal way to travel.

So Rope had Ash go to the Unova region, where all sides were weak.

After all, no one wants to upset the super-powered Elite Four in the Unova region.

Can prophecy, can everyone. No one wanted to mess with Caitlin.

Plus Cynthia and Caitlin were on good terms. So can help out Ash too.

Also so it's also a very good choice is all.

But things have calmed down on the Kanto side, and Ash will probably travel honestly in Kanto this time. I just don't know what kind of results will be achieved at the Indigo Plateau Conference.

"We are waiting for Cynthia, who is Rope's fiancée. It's also very good to me. So we must be patient."

Looking at Ash, who was speaking bitterly to himself in front of him, Pikachu had a feeling of falling apart...

This isn't right... How is it Ash's turn to advise me on such things?

Ash is indeed bored right now. But still, under Rope's education, Ash's temper has gotten much better compared to the original. At least he knows that other people are doing it for his own good, and he is able to refrain from bad-mouthing them.

The original Ash grows up little by little. It wasn't until he and Shinji became arch-enemies that he really grew up.

And since Rope is here, of course he won't let Ash grow wild. But to be fair. Growing up with his mother, it's rare for Ash to have only a few minor ailments.

Just as Ash was chatting with Pikachu, the sound of 'tap tap tap' footsteps came over.

Ash subconsciously got up and was about to go over to greet them.

And a hand was suddenly placed on his shoulder.

Ash got a shiver of fear. And Pikachu who noticed this subconsciously arched his body, the electric bladder pouch on his cheek had a bright yellow electric light flashing.

Ash looked up and realized that it was indeed Rope. so he finally breathed a sigh of relief and said in a nonchalant manner, "Brother Rope you're scaring people again!"

Rope rubbed Ash's head and smiled, "Okay, sorry. But Ash you need to have a quiet breath, that shivering reaction was a bit much."

Ash rolled his eyes toward him.

Rope didn't bother with brains either, just gave Ash a pop before meeting him toward the front.

A few steps forward, and then a quick glance down, and he saw Cynthia, dressed in a plain outfit, and beside her, the older and stronger Professor Carolina.

Cynthia climbed two more steps up the ladder, and when she looked up again, she spotted Rope in front of her.

Her face, which had been wearing a smile, instantly became a bit aggravated.

"Geez, Professor Oak doesn't keep his word. I promised to keep my secret!"

While complaining, she quickly ran towards Rope and then jumped into Rope's arms.

Rope embraced Cynthia, picked her up and spun her around halfway and set her down on the platform between two flights of steps.

Rope grinned, "How can professor keep this a secret from you? I sensed it the first moment you entered Pallet Town alright."

Rope was really familiar with Cynthia. So as long as Cynthia appeared in his probing range, there was no way he wouldn't be able to detect it.

Rope and Cynthia stared at each other, as if there was only each other in their eyes, the two faces were getting closer and closer, and the next moment they were about to kiss each other.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem, mind your manners, you have small children with you!"

Professor Carolina didn't have the heart to interrupt the young couple's reunion kiss.

Ash covered his eyes as an afterthought, and Pikachu did the same. Just through his fingers he could still see.

Rope smiled and let go of Cynthia and said to Professor Carolina, "Okay Grandma, let's head up now. Things are ready."

Cynthia heard the word 'Grandma' and gave Rope a light whack in dismay, while Professor Carolina nodded rather satisfied.

"Let's go, are there many people coming tonight?"

Professor Carolina opened her mouth and asked.

And Rope who just wanted to open her mouth to greet was instantly dumbfounded by the question.

You'd have to say there are a lot of people. Actually, not really. Outside of the people who had originally booked, there were only four or five extra people.

But if you want to say it's lively...with Cynthia here tonight...I guess it's going to be lively for sure.

For a moment Rope wasn't sure if he should feel grateful or bad about Cynthia's arrival.

Cynthia saw his odd face and a bad feeling rose in her heart.

And that feeling peaked after Rope gave her an apologetic look.

"People are okay, not a lot. But it should really be...pretty busy tonight."

As soon as Rope's words left her mouth, Cynthia already had a third guess.

Thinking about her own vague comment to Diantha on the road when she'd asked her where she planned to spend New Year's Eve this year. She was even more certain of her guess.

So she reached out and gave Rope's backside a hard squeeze. she all but dared not resist, not even to elemental transform. But in all honesty, can he really be blamed for this? He was all about Cynthia.

He didn't even think of messing with these girls back then, let alone after he and Cynthia had established a relationship.

It's not like Rope is some kind of womanizer.

Why would such a thing as a fixer-upper happen to a dedicated boy?

But Cynthia was just throwing a little tantrum. It wasn't like she didn't know that Rope was still an honest guy overall. Just simply too charming.

Other than that, she and he had only lived and died together once. She actually fell in love with him. Thinking about it, I feel a little sudden. But love is an indefinable thing. So can not say a reason.

If you like, if you love, then don't think so much, just go with your heart.

Thinking this way, Cynthia put her hand back from Rope's waist, glared at him in a bad mood, and then straightened up her clothes, after a simple dumping, even if she was wearing ordinary clothes, she still had a kind of radiant feeling.

Professor Carolina is also a person from the past. Seeing her granddaughter's reaction, she knew where the hilarity in Rope's mouth came from.

Obviously, she had guessed everything at home at that time.

I knew that Rope's kind is still not something that can be easily held in one's hands. A lot of times even if you love each other. There are always some butterflies and bees that can bring a lot of trouble between two people.

What male and female bosom friend...heh.

As if remembering something, a rather cold smile appeared on Professor Carolina's face.

Then, looking at the young couple, she said, "Ready? Get on when you're ready."

Cynthia revealed a confident smile.

Taking Rope's hand, she walked towards the top.

Rope had a light smile at the corner of her mouth. It was obviously quite pleased with this situation.

Cynthia's confidence, in itself, was the most beautiful thing about her.

That's why Rope wasn't a superficial person.

Definitely not!

Ash and Pikachu looked on in uncertainty. Traveling in Unova, he was accompanied by Iris and Cilan. Obviously far removed from the small matter of falling in love.

And because of the fusion of the two worlds, the Hwa Ran Dojo didn't have that fourth sister, Kasumi, who was at a very low level.

So it was no surprise that Ash's romance would still have to fall on the Ceres Sisters.

With that thought, Rope rubbed his chin. Should we ask Professor Sycamore to keep an eye on Serena's whereabouts first?

After thinking about it, he eventually shook his head.

If we really let that Sycamore guy loose, maybe Serena's old mom will fall, right...that guy's power to kill women of that age is just too great.

So it's better to just let nature take its course.

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The institute was slightly more lively. Everyone also understood in their hearts. The reason for coming here today was to leave a good impression on Rope. So everyone had to maintain harmony even if they were no longer agreeable, otherwise Salvation was causing trouble for Rope.

After the scene looked a little better, Red and Blue were also relieved. Seriously, the two of them were really afraid that these women would fight over Rope. That would be a big problem.

But if you think about it, you know that these women are smart enough not to be so unwise as to get themselves in trouble over such a thing...one can only say that it's still Rope the guy who has sinned ah!

"Alright everyone, it's already dark. If there are so many people, we won't be in the house anymore. Let's eat in the yard."

Daisy got up and smiled openly at the women present. Decent and generous and beautiful. It was actually quite normal. After all, Daisy was the host family. Each and every one of them were not without manners. Everyone was quite restrained.

After saying that, Daisy glanced at her grandfather. Professor Oak nodded as well.

And so Red and Blue, together with the Pokémon, quickly set up the originally prepared tables and chairs.

And just at this time, Blue looked up as if he suddenly remembered something, and opened his mouth to ask with some confusion.

"Where's Rope? Why isn't that guy out working?"

This question staggered the others present for a moment.

Good lord, they've been at a standstill for so long, but they didn't realize that this Rope guy wasn't there...

It was almost as if the two sides were busy fighting a group battle? After a fight, they realized that the dragon hadn't been refreshed yet...

One could say it was a wasted effort, or a wink to the blind.

One could only say it was a pity.

And just at this moment, the door not far away opened once again. A line of four people appeared in front of everyone's eyes.

And so many of the people present clammed up...

"Cynthia's here too..."

A blush quickly flew up on Diantha's face.

She was Cynthia's BFF. She was planning to come to dinner with Cynthia's boyfriend behind Cynthia's back.

Ahh this this this.

Though you really wouldn't be right to say that Diantha had anything against Rope. After all, Diantha has her boundaries. She would never steal her best friend's boyfriend. She just wants to improve her relationship with Rope.

That's all.

Daisy, on the other hand, was all calm. Seriously, in today's situation, if you told her that Cynthia hadn't thought about coming that was pure bullshit.

She wouldn't believe it. A group of women whose relationship with Rope hadn't yet reached that point had rushed over, not to mention Cynthia, who was about to become a fiancée.

On the other hand, Whitley looked at Lorelei who had a smile on her face, and asked with some doubts, "Lorelei, what are you doing here today?"

Whitley felt that Lorelei really didn't look like she was here to get closer to Rope this time. Seriously, among the people present, the one who interacted with Rope the most on matters was Lorelei. After all, it was the Elite Four who was in charge of this part of things, and it was only normal to deal with Rope.

"Originally, I was thinking of coming to chat with Rope. But knowing that Daisy is also here, I didn't think of anything else."

Said Lorelei with a wide smile on her face.

"But for now...I think it's more like I'm here to see the action, and just thinking about it, it's definitely going to be a good night."

As soon as the words left her mouth, though, Lorelei looked over at Whitley and touched Whitley's head, saying, "Don't get in too deep, little girl."

"Don't meet anyone too amazing when you're young...that's really half true."

Whitley was silent for a moment, then nodded seriously. Obviously quite cognizant of the statement

"Who said that?"

"It was Rope."

"..."

And in front. Cynthia walked to the front of the crowd of women, pulled up Diantha's hand, and smiled "I didn't expect it to be so lively today! It's really great. There's no need to be polite, everyone, let's all sit down first."

"Daisy, let's go serve the food."

Cynthia had a big smile on her face.

The others who laughed winced.