Chapter 44: Ka·The Great Prophet·Runae
Satoshi walked out of the fading sunlight into the shadows, his steps suddenly halting.
It was like a ghost compelled him.
Satoshi himself didn't know what he was saying.
“If it were Pikachu… maybe I could have won…”
After saying this.
Satoshi himself was stunned.
He…
Why did he say that?
How could he say that?!
…
Not only did Satoshi on the screen stop.
In the real world.
Satoshi, who had just arrived at the Pokemon Center and wanted to take a break.
After hearing the Satoshi on the screen say “If it were Pikachu, maybe I could have won.”
He instantly stood up.
“How can he say such a thing?!”
Satoshi was just one step away from exploding on the spot!
He angrily looked at his counterpart on the screen, as if a raging fire burned within him.
“That guy is definitely not me!”
“Even if it's me in a parallel world, I shouldn't say such a thing!”
“Pikachu could have won?”
“What about Charizard!”
“He actually said that about Charizard…”
Satoshi's face flushed red, his fists clenched, and he was completely ready to charge into the screen and give that guy a good beating.
Confused?
Nonsense!
Satoshi was no longer confused!
What confusion?
Now he just wanted to give that guy a good lesson!
Let that guy know.
What is the true Satoshi spirit!
Seeing Satoshi suddenly energized.
Kasumi and Takeshi both found it funny and understandable.
“You're right!”
“That's what Satoshi would say!”
“The Satoshi in the screen…”
Kasumi said, swinging her fists, her eyes tinged with a little disdain.
“He actually dares to say that about Charizard!”
“Humph!”
Takeshi also smiled and sighed, calmly saying.
“It's not really incomprehensible… after all, since leaving Pallet Town, losing to Kross was his first defeat, right?”
Takeshi's words made Satoshi and Kasumi pause.
The two thought about it carefully.
Huh? Huh?
It really seems so!
Takeshi continued.
“Unlike the Satoshi we know.”
“Satoshi has been through many setbacks, whether it's being frustrated in capturing Pokemon in the wild or losing battles… they've happened more than once.”
“Naturally, his resistance to setbacks will be stronger.”
Takeshi said in a very confident tone.
Satoshi was so angry he almost cried out.
“Takeshi!”
“What are you talking about?!”
“I’ve already collected six badges, you know!”
“I’m clearly very strong, okay!”
Satoshi shouted.
He's clearly super strong, okay!
Kasumi resolutely chose to ignore him.
Well.
It seems like Takeshi has a point!
Compared to the Satoshi she knows, who has been tempered and grown along the way.
The Satoshi on the screen has had a much smoother journey.
With Kasumi's agreement, Takeshi smiled and continued.
“That Satoshi… never experienced defeat.”
“His first defeat was against someone he couldn't agree with on ideals.”
“For that Satoshi, it was a blow to his self-esteem and worldview.”
“So…”
In a moment of impulsiveness, he even said those words… it’s still unacceptable!
Satoshi followed Takeshi's words and thought about it.
Then.
Satoshi's expression became extremely disgusted.
Damn it!
What does it mean to say, “If it were Pikachu, I could have won?”
Wouldn't that make him just like Kross, someone who only cares about winning and losing?!”
Unacceptable!
This is absolutely unacceptable!
Satoshi fiercely swung his fists a few times toward the air.
Takeshi shook his head helplessly.
After finishing his words, he sighed deeply.
Takeshi opened his eyes and looked towards the screen.
“But I believe that Satoshi will overcome it.”
Kasumi also nodded seriously.
“Right!”
“As long as it’s Satoshi.”
“He'll definitely still be that naive, hot-blooded big fool.”
…
On the screen——
The Satoshi who said those words seemed to be frightened by himself.
He ignored Souji, Shizuka, and Pikachu behind him and ran away.
On the ground.
Two shimmering orange lights lit up.
Moonlight fell on the ground.
Satoshi walked aimlessly through the forest.
Souji and Shizuka’s figures had disappeared somewhere.
Only Pikachu followed closely behind Satoshi, who was blinded by rage.
“I’m right…”
Satoshi repeated, as if unwilling to admit defeat.
Losing to a guy like Kross…
Satoshi's eyes held pain and confusion.
Satoshi walked and walked, then suddenly stopped.
He turned around and looked at Pikachu who was following him.
His eyes suddenly lit up a little.
“Pikachu, you think so too, right?!”
“If it were Pikachu…”
Satoshi, confused and unwilling to admit defeat, desperately wanted to find someone to support and acknowledge him.
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