THE FINAL BATTLE
You won!
That's a wrap. You've reinforced, once and for all, that you're the better trainer. Your rival can only give a resigned sigh, stating that while she knew this was a foregone conclusion, she really only wanted the one last battle before you guys committed to settling down and spending more time with your families.
The onslaught of such unbridled sentiment brings a tear to your eye, and you offer a hug that she's eager to return. Your friendship truly is one for the ages.
On that high note, the two of you part ways. She lives right next door, but there's a weighty sense of finality to this goodbye nonetheless. It's the end of an era.
With an earnest smile, you enter your home for the first time in what feels like ages, calling out to your mother like you'd never left.
