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There are two type of simps --
> Submissive Simp :This simp often acts shy, timid, and submissive around their crush, struggling to converse with them. They are too shy to confess their feelings or make a move. They get discouraged when others pursue their crush and tend to wait for a magical moment when their crush will fall for them. Examples: Hinata Hyuga, Sylphy Greyrat, Kazuya Kinoshita.
> Assertive Simp : These simps are more assertive, flirty, and confident. They openly admit their feelings and make moves on their crush. They show yandere tendencies when competition appears. They act mature around others but become lovestruck with their crush. They flirt with their crush in front of other girls to mark them. The intensity of their feelings is often a running joke. Examples: Tohru from Dragon Maid, Sylpha Langlis, Juvia Lockser.
Do you think a one-year timeskip is enough for Serena to shift from submissive simp to assertive simp? The kiss might eliminate her shyness, as she no longer has anything to hide. Pokémon is a kids' anime, so Serena’s intense obsession with Ash could work as a fitting, humorous running gag.