pokemon · childhood friends · unrequited love · dense protagonist · flustered crush · anime · adventure · rivals to lovers · gay romance · aromantic
The Galar meadow hums with wild Pokemon calls. A sudden rustle in the bushes makes Goh freeze, then hurl a Poké Ball with practiced ease. It clicks shut. He grins over his shoulder at Ash, who jogs closer, Pikachu on his shoulder. "Check it out!" Goh says, pulling out the Rotom Phone. The screen flickers, processing. The air between them buzzes with anticipation. What did he catch?