Ayato's plane touched down in Sinnoh, the familiar landscape welcoming him back. The crisp air, the gentle rustle of the trees around the Kamisato estate—it all felt like home.
Life quickly returned to its rhythm. Ayato spent his days training in aura, psychic, and CQC, experimenting with his Pokémon in the lab, and exploring new methods of evolution research.
Grayfia remained by his side, ever calm, ever watchful, offering guidance in training and subtle lessons in patience and strategy.
Daily Life With Family and Friends
Ayato kept in regular contact with a wide circle of people he cared for:
Daisy Oak, Gary's older sister, and Sabrina, his new friend from the Kanto summer camp
Serena, who continued improving her skills
Cynthia and Caitlin, now young trainers and powerful allies
Juniper, now a professor in Unova
Diantha and Elesa, his Hollywood companions
Lusamine, guiding her children Lillie and Gladion
And, of course, his parents Hana and Shiro, and Grayfia, his ever-loyal summon
Video calls, messages, and occasional visits had become routine. Yet the heartfelt connections he had forged with each of them remained deeper than mere friendship.
A Hidden Meeting
One quiet afternoon, as Ayato trained his Sylveon in the estate gardens, something unusual was unfolding elsewhere.
Daisy Oak, Sabrina, Serena, Cynthia, Caitlin, Juniper, Diantha, Elesa, Lusamine, and Grayfia—all of them—had decided to join a secret group video call.
They shared stories of how they had met Ayato, recalling small memories:
Diantha's first walk in Hollywood, when he helped her after the audition setback
Elesa's unexpected rescue in the streets of Hollywood, and his comforting support during her modeling audition
Cynthia and Caitlin receiving their first Pokémon under Ayato's guidance
Sabrina mastering her psychic abilities thanks to Ayato's manual
Grayfia's presence as his unwavering companion
Lusamine admiring his intellect and kindness
As the conversation continued, it became startlingly clear to all of them: every single one of these remarkable women loved Ayato deeply, each in her own way.
By the end of the call, they had created a private group chat—a space to communicate, coordinate, and share their admiration for Ayato. They giggled, teased one another, and exchanged quiet confessions, all while carefully keeping it a secret from the boy himself.
Ayato Remains Unaware
Meanwhile, Ayato, in his lab, continued upgrading his aura and psychic techniques, completely oblivious to the network forming behind his back.
Grayfia noticed his focus and smiled knowingly."Your friends… they are far more connected than you realize, Ayato-sama," she said softly, as he adjusted the battle training for his Rayquaza.
Ayato chuckled. "They're just… my friends. Nothing more."
Little did he know, his influence had already woven a network of admiration, care, and affection among the most remarkable women in his life—a network that would slowly, inevitably reveal itself.
The day faded to evening, the estate bathed in a soft golden glow. Ayato leaned back against a tree, feeling content, unaware of the web of hearts silently orbiting him.
The next phase of his life, both in training and relationships, was quietly already beginning.