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>The trio arrive back home in Kanto and Delia is happy to see them and cooking up a storm, Misty offers to help while Brock is asked by Oak for assistance with the Pokemon
>Ash gets a message from Gary to meet up and he’s asked what being a Pokemon Master is, Ash isn’t sure, but then Gary challenges him to a battle
>Battle is great, but Ash just barely squeaks ahead, and Gary congratulates him and tells him “looks like you’re a master to me”.
>Ash returns to see that there’s a surprise 11th birthday party for him and all his companions and Pokemon are there
>Fun interactions with everyone, and Ash thanks everyone for being there for him.
>At the girl’s table, everyone is talking about Ash while babying Pikachu and it’s funny when Misty speaks to a side of him that the rest haven’t seen
>Misty does something to get his goat, and all the girls laugh, Serena is surprised, but then smiles in understanding.
>After the party, Ash thanks them all and is presented with an offer from Oak to stay in town and retire as a researcher, but he declines, opting to continue the adventure.
>Delia gives Ash a present and inside is a letter from his dad telling him he’s proud of him, a place for them to meet (MT Silver?) and his old hat, which he puts on.
>The group watches Ash set off, and Misty is conflicted, but the rest of the companions show her support and she chases after him.
>A cute little confession, and Ash understands. The two of them walk hand in hand to adventures unknown…
