>>45278364>WhyThey were in danger, he was worried about the things around them, but Ash truly wanted to protect Lillie.
Sophocles isn't blushing at all. It's Ash and Lillie flirting cutely and fondly blushing.
The fanart accurately depicts the scene of Ash hugging Lillie in the anime.
Basically, it's just Ash smiling to show his confidence that he will take her to a safe place. But again, he didn't remember anything that happened so that memory is irrelevant.
>>45278377He remembers the straw hat girl, but that is actually quite vague because anyone could wear a straw hat. But don't forget, he doesn't remember the details so again, he possibly did see Serena but the events that took place may not have occurred. And again, the past is the past, it doesn't mean he feels anything for Serena when the events of Lillie's present events overlaps the rewrites Serena's event
