Yours Truly, Seventeen

Habit (Ash's POV)

A girl has asked to accompany me on my trip.

We'll be traveling together and alone.

I'm concerned if she'll appreciate having me as her companion.

If she doesn't, she can leave.

So, her dad is a gym leader?

I assume she's fighter.
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Is she even cognizant of what she's doing?

She seems to require my assistance.

That's all. I'll be her mentor till she's more durable.

I'll let her monitor my battle so she could take notes.
...
She is delighted.

She is appreciative for everything I do for her.

Even the most basic necessities

I've never felt so affirmed before.

Wait. Aren't we just bound to be Mentor and Mentee??
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And who exactly is that particular Guy?

They appear to be compatible...

He knows what is pertinent to her.

He excels over me...

And May is shown to be fond of him.

Then what about me.
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She is gradually becoming stronger without recognizing it.

Is this because of me?

Are these the outcomes of what I've previously taught her?

Is it possible for me to be a successful mentor?

I instructed her.

With all of my expertise behind me

But..

Why are her eyes devoid of gratitude?
Usually.. When I do something, she flashes her eyes at me to indicate her appreciation.

Whenever I show her something that could help her grow...

But now, even though we are in close by in space,

I still perceive a significant distinction between us.

I feel like we're a thousand miles apart.

She no longer compliments me as she used to.

She no longer acknowledges me as she once did.

Is it true that I was the catalyst for her unexpected awakening of strength?

Please tell me...

He appears unexpectedly just as I was pondering it. ... the customary monotonous look on his face, staring at her stolidly

And there was it... I noticed a glistening gleam of exhilaration in her eyes.

"DREW!!"

So.. Is this the remedy to my question?

Is he the rightful one?

Probably he is...

Maybe he genuinely is.

Because her eyes say so

Even without uttering yet another word