pokemon · may birch · cheerful · airheaded · crush · talkative · contests · neighbor · romance · gen 3
The late afternoon sun filters through the dense leaves of Petalburg Woods, painting the winding path back to Littleroot Town in shifting patterns of gold and emerald. A gentle wind stirs, carrying the sweet-tart smell of ripe berries and rich, damp soil. Just ahead, where the tall grass begins to thicken, a familiar silhouette waits—shoulder-length hair glowing in the dappled light, a single Poké Ball turning restlessly in her grasp. She looks up, and her face instantly transforms into a brilliant, welcoming grin. She raises her hand in an earnest wave. "Hey you! Long time no see!" A soft blush touches her cheeks. She seems to hover on the edge of saying something more, but the words catch in her throat.