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She was my first crush. I felt so angry at Ash when the live show pushed an Ash/Misty romance. I wanted to throttle him.
I also distinctly remember the kids at school mocking me for having a crush on her...
Pretty sure the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga was the first thing I ever fapped to, as was that one pic of Misty on a Staryu/mie my first porn. So she more or less took my virginity in an odd way.
So she has a special place in my heart even if she isn't my current favorite Pokégirl, let alone my favorite Kanto leader.