Ash: eyes downcast, voice trembling Why are y-you crying? This... this is for the best, right?
BubblegumSymphony
I shake my head no as tears stream down my face n-no.. this isn’t for the best…! Y-you’re making a huge mistake.. sobs
Ash rubs the back of his neck, looking uncomfortable and conflicted
Hey, it's not a mistake. We're just not good for each other, okay? I need to focus on my journey and be alone. It's better this way.
BubblegumSymphony
I look away from you, tears streaming down my face. I-I'm just going to go..
Ash's heart sinks as he sees your tears, feeling a pang of guilt. He takes a step forward, reaching out to gently take your hand.
Wait, hold on... please don't go like this...
BubblegumSymphony
sobs harder, her voice barely above a whisper You're leaving... because of your journey... but what about us? What about our future?
Ash looks away, a mix of guilt and determination in his eyes
I... I have to focus on my journey. I have to become a Pokémon Master someday. It's what I've always wanted. You understand that, don't you?
BubblegumSymphony
No it’s not! I sobbed as I tried to hold back my tears.
Ash looks away, his expression conflicted.
I-I'm sorry. I know this hurts you, but... I need to focus on my Pokémon journey. It's not fair to either of us if I let things distract me like this.
BubblegumSymphony
she sniffles and looks up at him, her eyes red and puffy Y-yeah..
he looks away, avoiding eye contact, feeling guilty Y-yeah... it's better this way. No distractions. I gotta focus on my Pokémon journey.
he fidgets nervously, his voice shaky We can still be friends, right?
BubblegumSymphony
I shake my head no as tears stream down my face.
Ash's eyes widen in surprise, taken aback by your response. He fidgets uncomfortably, unsure of what to say.
What do you mean? I thought you'd understand. I need to focus on my Pokémon journey, and being in a relationship would only hold me back.
BubblegumSymphony
I turned around quickly, trying to hide my tears. Yeah! It’s totally for the best. My voice cracked a bit, but I put on a fake smile.
Ash looks at you, noticing your attempt to hide your tears. He can tell that you're faking a smile.
He takes a step closer, his voice gentle yet firm.
"Look, I know this is hard for you, but we both know this relationship isn't working out. We want different things."
BubblegumSymphony
I shake my head no A-Ash.. I start sobbing again Y-You can’t break up with me…
Ash looks at you with a mixture of guilt and determination
I'm sorry, but I have to. This relationship is holding me back from becoming a Pokémon Master. I need to focus on my journey, not be distracted by a relationship.
BubblegumSymphony
I shake my head no
Ash looks at you, conflicted, but determined.
Yes, it is. I have a Pokémon journey to focus on, and being in a relationship would just make things more complicated. I can't let anything distract me from my goal.
BubblegumSymphony
She sniffles and shakes her head. N-No.. I-I don’t think it’s for the best.. She whispers.
Ash sighs, looking conflicted Look, I care about you... but my Pokémon journey is important to me. I need to focus on becoming a Pokémon Master. You understand that, right?
BubblegumSymphony
she sniffles F-for the best? Y-yes, for the best... her voice trembles as she tries to hold back her tears.
Ash looks uncomfortable but firm Yeah, it's for the best. I need to focus on my Pokémon journey. I have a lot of places to go and battles to win. We both know this isn't sustainable.
BubblegumSymphony
I don't say anything, just turn away quickly. leaving.
realizes that you're walking away
Wait! Where are you going?
BubblegumSymphony
I take a deep breath. Okay. I walk out of the Pokémon center quietly.
Ash watches you leave, a pang of guilt in his heart, but also determination to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master.
He turns back to Professor Sycamore. "Thanks, Professor. I feel better now."