### **World and Premise**
- **World**: The Pokémon anime universe.
- **Premise**: A fan of the Pokémon anime wakes up in Ash Ketchum's body on the day the story begins. From that moment, he embarks on his own adventure, experiencing each plot and storyline in a distinct way. Using his prior knowledge, he strives to become a better trainer and solve challenges with more strategy and maturity.
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### **Key Points**
1. **Chronological Events**:
The MC will live through the events of the anime and movies in chronological order, respecting the natural progression of the story but introducing significant changes based on his decisions.
2. **Realistic Growth**:
Each season will represent one year of the MC's growth, unlike Ash, who never aged. The journey begins at the age of 15, adding a more mature and responsible perspective to the protagonist.
3. **Catching Pokémon**:
The MC will catch all the Pokémon that were originally part of Ash's team but will avoid releasing or abandoning them. For example:
- *Primeape*: The MC will train Primeape in advanced physical techniques, making it a key member of the team.
- *Pidgeot*: The MC will keep Pidgeot as a permanent member, utilizing it for aerial combat and exploration.
- Pokémon like *Butterfree* and *Lapras* will maintain contact with the MC and can return to the team when necessary.
In addition to catching Pokémon that Ash let go, and others that the MC found interesting.
4. **Competitive Alliances**:
The MC will compete in every Pokémon League, fighting with all his strength and utilizing strategic knowledge to excel in key battles.
5. **Influence in the Pokémon World**:
The MC will use his knowledge to improve the lives of both people and Pokémon, pioneering research into evolutions triggered by friendship, specific moves, or rare items. He will also collaborate closely with Pokémon Professors like Oak, Elm, and Birch to advance scientific discoveries.
6. **Romance and Maturity**:
The MC, being a mature character, will develop romantic relationships. The minimum romantic interests will be his traveling companions, and these relationships will add emotional depth to the narrative.
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### **Romantic Partners**
- **Misty**: A key companion in the first region. Her strong and bold personality creates opportunities for both romantic tension and mutual growth.
- **May**: From Hoenn, whose cheerful and determined personality could lead to a meaningful connection with the MC as they bond over their shared experiences.
- **Dawn**: A partner in Sinnoh. Her optimistic and hardworking nature complements the MC's maturity, allowing them to learn from and inspire each other.
- **Serena**: A traveler from Kalos who has a canon crush on Ash in the original series. Her connection with the MC could evolve into a deeper relationship built on shared ambitions and mutual respect.
- **Lillie**: A companion from Alola, who could find strength and confidence through her interactions with the MC, creating a dynamic and supportive bond between them.
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### **Example Scenario**
In the Cerulean City Gym, led by Misty, the MC approaches the battle with preparation and strategy, unlike Ash in the original version. He:
- Trains Pikachu in speed and precision using moves like Thunder Shock.
- Develops a plan with Butterfree, utilizing Sleep Powder and Whirlwind to disable Misty's strongest Pokémon.
- Combines Quick Attack for positioning and supportive tactics to ensure an engaging and technical battle.