"Not yet, we have to go to summer camp."
Ace rubbed Ponyta's fluffy mane. In this form, she emitted a soothing and gentle healing aura.
It was said that the horn on a Galarian Ponyta possessed strong restorative powers—just a few light rubs could stop bleeding and even heal minor injuries.
"Pony..." The little one lowered her head sadly, then still stretched out her tongue to lick Ace's cheek before obediently lying down, signaling him to get on her back.
"Then, Ponyta, let's go. Oak Research Institute!"
"Pony!"
In the morning light, the boy and the white pony dashed through the fields…
"Hmm…"
In Ash's room, Delia's delicate body trembled lightly as her consciousness returned.
She blinked in confusion at first, then panic flashed across her face and she suddenly sat up.
After looking around, she finally let out a breath of relief.
"Thank goodness… Today is the summer camp. Ash didn't come home. Otherwise…"
She glanced at the web-like mess covering the bed and couldn't help recalling the wild madness of last night.
"Buzz…"
A pink-purple heart-shaped mark suddenly glowed on her lower abdomen, and the burning heat made Delia freeze.
"This is…?!"
She had already felt the effects of the Charm Rune while half-asleep earlier, but the sensation wasn't clear at the time.
Now fully awake, everything felt much sharper.
"Ugh…" Delia frowned as her stomach churned.
The swelling sensation in her belly made her cheeks flush crimson again.
"Ace… he's really a pervert…"
A strange, sweet fragrance lingered around the entire bed.
Delia forcibly resisted the humiliating urge to bend down and lick, then tore off the entire bedsheet and quilt cover and wrapped them up.
"Delia, enough. You let yourself go once. Just treat it like a dream. You still have to return to normal life."
She warned herself while cleaning.
Yet the glowing pattern on her abdomen kept flickering, and her mature-but-girlish body was no longer the same as before…
Oak Research Institute
At this moment, groups of young boys and girls gathered—some from Pallet Town, others from nearby areas.
As a former Champion and world-famous researcher, Professor Oak's summer camp attracted countless aspiring Trainers.
Some even came from faraway regions because of their families' connections.
Naturally, this created a lively scene.
Among the crowd, a girl wearing a red skirt and a straw hat stood quietly.
She had flaxen long hair and an elegant posture.
Oddly, her expression wasn't cheerful like the others. She kept her distance, her mood complicated.
"Mom is really… Why did she force me to come? I'm not planning to be a Trainer..."
She complained inwardly but maintained a polite and gentle expression—just as she'd been taught since childhood.
"Da-da-da-da…"
The rhythmic sound of galloping hooves drew everyone's attention.
A handsome young boy riding a white Galarian Ponyta dashed toward them.
Ace flipped off Ponyta smoothly and recalled her into the Poké Ball.
"Hey, did you see that? Is that a Ponyta? The colors are weird!"
"Yeah! It's so pretty!"
Basking in their envious stares, Ace walked into the research institute calmly.
He had lived here for three years—everything was familiar.
It was still early. Professor Oak planned to give Pallet Town's kids their starter Pokémon first.
"Charmander, Charmander… Hopefully a female one."
Ace muttered absentmindedly while scanning the crowd.
Then he stopped walking entirely.
His eyes had landed on her.
A tall girl in a straw hat.
Long, slender legs in black thigh-high stockings…
A short skirt showing a glimpse of pale, smooth thighs…
A fitted sleeveless top emphasizing her bust…
Her flaxen hair flowed gently, and her crystal-blue eyes sparkled under the sunlight.
Serena.
The heroine of the Pokémon XY games—Ash's childhood friend in the anime.
In the original storyline, Ash helped her at a summer camp, and she developed feelings for him that lasted into adulthood.
But in this altered timeline, she was only just arriving at the summer camp now…
"Eighteen-year-old Serena looks insanely good…" Ace's gaze lingered on her legs before he smirked.
"Sorry, Ash. I want your mom, and I'll happily take your wife too…"
Serena was watching two Pidgey playing in a treetop when a boyish voice came from behind her.
"Umm… so there really aren't any safety shorts?"
"Huh?" Serena turned around and saw a cute, childish-looking boy squatting behind her, blatantly peeking up her skirt.
"Ah—!" She stepped back quickly.
To avoid drawing attention, she squatted down, pressing her skirt tightly while forcing an awkward smile.
"L–Little Brother… that's very impolite…"
Her upbringing taught her strict etiquette; even shocked, she didn't lash out.
[Ding, Host has publicly viewed Serena's pantie color. Pervert Points +200!]
"Umm… I'm sorry, Big Sister. You're just too beautiful. I think I already fell in love with you~"
Ace scratched his head, acting bashful.
"Oh…" Serena blushed slightly.
The handsome boy's sudden confession made her irritation melt away.
With a gentle smile, she reached out her slender hand.
"Hello. I'm Serena, from Vaniville Town in the Kalos region. Are you also here for the summer camp?"
Ace grabbed her hand—trying to squeeze it, though his own was smaller.
"I'm Ace, from Pallet Town."
"Ace… A–Ace?" Serena blinked. What a strange, bold name for such a cute-looking boy.
"Yep! I'm a super big pervert. And what I like most is Big Sister Serena in her miniskirt and black stockings~"
Ace leaned close, pressing his face to her thighs and inhaling deeply.
"Ah—!" Serena quickly pushed him away, gathered her skirt, stood up, and stepped back with a bright red face.
"Pervert… Pervert Little Brother… you shouldn't do that…"
"Hehe~ Sister Serena smells amazing. I like you even more."
Ace smirked.
[Ding, Host vigorously sniffs Serena's stockings. Pervert Points +200!]
"…" Serena felt helpless.
He looked like a cute kid, but acted like a complete little pervert.
Even so… she didn't feel disgust. Just shy. Embarrassed in public.
"Big Sister Serena, this is a gift for our first meeting~"
Ace casually took out an empty Luxury Ball.
To any Trainer, this was a precious treasure.
"Luxury Ball?" Serena shook her head. "No, this is too valuable. I can't accept it."
But Ace had already stuffed it into her bag.
"It's fine. I said I really like you~ If you feel bad, then maybe Serena can give me a pair of worn stockings? Like… the pair you're wearing now~"
"Eh?!" Serena's eyes widened.
"Pfft~ Just kidding. See you inside, Sister Serena!"
Ace kissed her hand and dashed into the research institute.
"Um…" Serena stared at the spot he kissed, dazed.
After a long pause, she whispered:
"So… his name really is Ace? It's… kind of special…"