Ep 19. Twice Smitten, Once Shy

Ash and friends have arrived at the next town on their journey and, as always, they're excited to explore and battle some new Pokemon. However, their plans are put on hold when they meet a young girl named Lyra who has just lost her beloved Pichu. Lyra is convinced that Pichu has gone off to find her perfect match and is determined to find her before it's too late.

Ash and the gang decide to help Lyra in her search, and before long they find themselves caught up in a Pokémon Festival. The festival is centered around a competition where trainers can show off their Pokemon and impress the judges, and Lyra is determined to enter and use the opportunity to find her missing Pichu.

As the group explores the festival, they meet a young man named Khoury who is also searching for a lost Pokemon- a Totodile. Khoury believes that his Totodile has gone off to find a perfect match just like Lyra's Pichu. Despite their differences, Lyra and Khoury quickly develop a connection over their shared goal of finding their lost Pokemon.

As the competition heats up, Lyra and Khoury enter together, hoping that their combined efforts will give them an edge over the other competitors. Meanwhile, Ash and the gang watch from the sidelines, cheering them on.

As the competition nears its end, Lyra and Khoury have caught the judges' attention and are a serious contender for the top prize. However, a rival trainer named Duplica is determined to win the competition at all costs and resorts to some less-than-honorable tactics to try and trip up Lyra and Khoury.

As the competition comes to a close, Lyra and Khoury face off against Duplica in an intense battle. With the help of their Pokemon and their newfound friendship, Lyra and Khoury manage to come out on top and win the competition. But the real victory comes when they both realize that their lost Pokemon aren't gone for good- they're simply off finding their perfect match.

With their mission accomplished, the group bids farewell to Lyra and Khoury, who have formed a bond that will last beyond the festival. As they journey onward, Ash and the gang can't help but reflect on the power of friendship- both human and Pokemon alike- and marvel at the wonders that the world of Pokemon has in store for them.