#103 "Misty Meets Her Match"

    Off the coast of Trovita, Misty and Ash save a little girl, Mauri, and her Seel from drowning. Mauri's older brother, Rudy, is immediately smitten with Misty, and is also the gym leader. Rudy gives Ash a challenge, to use his Pokémon to shoot down targets while on a boat ride. Ash wins, although Rudy wasn't paying attention to it half the time, spouting romantic cliches at Misty. That night, Rudy and Mauri have Misty over for dinner, and Rudy asks Misty to stay with him on the island.

    The next day, Misty is thoughtful and sad. Rudy is a nice guy who appreciates her, and Mauri wants a big-sister figure. But, there's Ash... Ash and Rudy have a battle, matching Pokémon types 3-on-3. Electabuzz beats Pikachu, Bulbasaur beats Exeggutor, and Misty still can not decide... after Starmie incapacitates Squirtle with an unexpected Thunderbolt, she snaps out of her reverie to shout at Ash, encouraging him to keep fighting. He does so, and wins, as Squirtle learns Hydro Pump. Misty wanted Ash to win, and at that moment, knew she had to keep travelling with him. Rudy is sad but accepts it, telling Ash he's a very lucky guy. Ash doesn't know what he means. ^_^.