>>53211529>Would he assume she's pranking him? Would he be legitimately stunned?I believe that depending on the circumstances of the confession it'd be one of these two. If they were just walking through the forest like normal and Misty suddenly said, "Hey, Ash? I'm in love with you" he'd respond with an exaggerated pratfall and then get up with some sarcastic or silly response. "Are you sure it isn't something you ate?" or something like that perhaps.
On the other hand if she waited for the right moment, with a more serious atmosphere? I think it would either surprise him completely or he'd at least be surprised she was being so direct. I only say the latter because of his interaction with her in Ep 2, which left me curious as to whether or not he could already realize she has at least a small crush. An interest, if you will.
Beyond that I haven't the foggiest clue what he'd say. But I think it'd be a clearer response than with Serena at least because he's a lot more blunt and playful with Misty. My guess? Worst case scenario he sisterzones her on the spot. Best case scenario, she literally never hears the end of it. Like that one image.
