Just as Ash had expected, Professor Samuel Oak was extremely enthusiastieowth, as this was the first time he had entered a Pokémon capable of learning human nguage!

  Moreover, g with Ash's thoughts, Professor Samuel Oak also sidered usih as a transtor to unicate with Pokémon.

  As a result, Meowth became Professor Samuel Oak's special assistant. Professor Samuel Oak even introduced Meowth to other professors, allowing them to seek Meowth's help in transting and solving any issues they had.

  Of course, Meowth was still Ash's Pokémon, so Meowth had to return home on time, just like a regur job.

  "Professor Samuel Oak, I've e to pick up Meowth. Please don't overwork him if possible."

  Whenever Ash's voice rang out, Professor Samuel Oak's unication device would be filled with mentations, as their transtor Meowth was about to clock out.

  Seeing Ash arrive, Meowth waved at the unication devid said, "My boss is here to pick me up, so let's talk about anything else tomorrow!"

  "No! Meowth! Help me with one more thing! Just one!"

  Looking at Giovanni Rowan's mentations on the unication device, Ash tapped it and said, "Giovanni Rowan, it's time for Meowth to clock out. Let him rest. e oh, let's go home for dinner."

  "Okay, boss."

  With his boss's and, Meowth was happy to leave a home with Ash. Meanwhile, Professor Samuel Oak's b was filled with mournful cries.

  "Boss, what are we having for dioday?"

  "Today, I steamed a fish for you. For Pikachu, I made sagna, and for Happiny, I specially ordered some Miltank milk."

  Meowth's mouth watered at the mention, but he still asked, "Um, I try some Miltank milk? I heard it's much better than regur milk."

  "Pika!"

  Pikachu also tugged at Ash's clothes, indig that he wanted some too. Looking at his two gluttonous Pokémon, Ash smiled and wiped their drool, saying, "Alright, you two greedy little things. I bought plenty, so it's fine, but make sure to leave some for Happiny."

  "Awesome!"

  "Pika!"

  Seeih and Pikachu cheer, Ash's smile grew even wider.

  When they got home, Delia had already set the table. Meoikachu immediately took their seats, while Ash took Happiny, aving at him from Delia's arms, and sat down.

  Delia, watg Ash hold Happiny, couldn't help but smile and say, "Happiny really seems to adore you, Ash."

  "Yeah, since I was the first person she saw after she was born, it's natural for her to be close to me. I just o take good care of this little one. Here, Happiny, this is fresh Miltank milk."

  As Ash fed Happiny, he noticed she had already habitually pced her round stone in her pouch. He patted her head and said, "Don't put too mu there, or I won't be able to carry you."

  And so, Ash's family dinner began. Watg his mother Delia chat happily with Meoikachu, and holding Happiny, who had fallen asleep after eating, Ash couldn't help but think, 'This is truly happiness.'

  Amidst these warm and happy days, Ash attended a summer camp.

  inally, Delia thought Ash would have a great time pying with kids his age, but who would have thought that Ash would end up pying with a bunch of Pokémon he was already very familiar with, leaving him with hardly any friends his age.

  However, there was one exception—a girl named Serena. She had gotten lost and injured, and with the help of Ash's Pokémon, who were always eager to tag along for meals, Ash found her.

  Seeing Serena still g, Ash felt a bit helpless. But just as he was at a loss, Happiny stepped forward and began f Serena.

  Serena was drawn to the pink little cutie and gradually stopped g.

  It was then that she realized she was surrounded by Pokémon, with Ash standing in front of her with Meoikachu.

  "Feelier? If you're okay, let's head back."

  "Okay, um, you're Ash, right? I'm Serena..."

  "I know. you walk now?"

  Serena tried to move, but her foot hurt too much. Seeing this, Ash knew she couldn't walk on her own, so he crouched down and said, "Hop on, I'll carry you back.

  Don't mind my friends; they're just cautious around strangers."

  Blushing slightly, Serena climbed onto Ash's back.

  "Thank you..."

  "No problem, but be more careful ime. You 't always be this lucky."

  Afterward, with the Pokémon leading the way, Ash brought Serena back, and the summer camp cluded successfully.

  However, when it was time to leave, Serena seemed relut to part with Ash, which led to plenty of teasing from Delia and Professor Samuel Oak.

  And so, time passed until Ash turned 15, finally reag the age when he could set off on his journey.