Gary and Misty have similar personalities; being headstrong and loving to tease their friends and rivals. Gary is used to girls being all over him, so Misty's comebacks surprise and kind of impress him.
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My thoughts - 's okay . ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ pokéshipping is a definite no from me but I don't love ego either.