[Fade to nighttime outside the outside the Gloire City Pokémon Center. Serena, now in her pajamas, sits pensively on the steps with Braixen, Pancham, and Sylveon. Ash, also in nighttime wear, and Pikachu, on his shoulder, walk up next to her to check in on her after her loss to Aria.]
What's wrong? Does it hurt? [He takes a seat on Serena's right]
Oh, no. I've been sitting here thinking.
Yeah. I'll bet you were thinking about your next performance, weren't you?
Mm-hmm. You could say that.
Of course. When I lose a battle, I get so excited about what I'm gonna do next time, my next strategy. Then I know I'm gonna win!
[smiles] It's great you're always so positive, Ash.
[confused] Huh?
[suggestively, perhaps to tell Ash that Serena just complimented him, or to point out his denseness yet again] Piiikachu...~
[Serena turns to look at the waxing half moon, very slightly covered by the clouds.]
It all seems to come so naturally for you.
Braixen Braixen.
Seriously? I don't always know what to do...
Huh...?
But then... [He runs down the steps, turns around to face Serena and her Pokémon, and opens his arms, as if giving a presentation.]
...if I really think about it, I'd rather do stuff. 'Cause even if I goof up, I learn something. There's nothing we could ever do that's a waste of time!
Oh, Ash...
[stretching his arms] Okay, time to hit the sack.
[jumps off of Ash's shoulder] Pi.
We've got an early morning tomorrow.
Yeah. [She stands up. With Ash's advice in mind, she stares at the moon with a new resolve to pick herself back up off her feet and take her next step.]
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