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'''Three Sides to Every Story!''' (Japanese: '''マリル・ポッチャマ・エレキッド！！''' ''{{tt|Maril|Marill}}, {{tt|Pochama|Piplup}}, Elekid!!'') is the 137th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 603rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 6, 2009 and in the United States on December 26, 2009.
'''Three Sides to Every Story!''' (Japanese: '''マリル・ポッチャマ・エレキッド！！''' ''{{tt|Maril|Marill}}, {{tt|Pochama|Piplup}}, Elekid!!'') is the 137th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 603rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 6, 2009 and in the United States on December 26, 2009.


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn’s upcoming Pokémon Contest, our heroes are delighted to come across a beautiful berry orchard! It’s there that they meet Lulu, the daughter of the orchard owners, and her Marill, who Piplup falls head over heels for. But they also encounter what appears to be a bullying Elekid, who turns out to have a crush on Marill, as well! A rivalry flares up between Piplup and Elekid, as they vie for Marill’s affection. Team Rocket is also vying for something—stealing the “love triangle” of Piplup, Elekid AND Marill! In the process, Piplup and Elekid become allies. However, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. Sadly for Piplup, Marill chooses Elekid, and as our heroes say goodbye, Piplup tries to be brave through the tears.
<i>On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn’s upcoming Pokémon Contest, our heroes are delighted to come across a beautiful berry orchard! It’s there that they meet Lulu, the daughter of the orchard owners, and her Marill, who Piplup falls head over heels for. But they also encounter what appears to be a bullying Elekid, who turns out to have a crush on Marill, as well! A rivalry flares up between Piplup and Elekid, as they vie for Marill’s affection. Team Rocket is also vying for something—stealing the “love triangle” of Piplup, Elekid AND Marill! In the process, Piplup and Elekid become allies. However, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. Sadly for Piplup, Marill chooses Elekid, and as our heroes say goodbye, Piplup tries to be brave through the tears.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}
The group come across a [[Berry]] orchard on their way to [[Lilypad Town]]. They see all kinds of Berries—including [[Tamato Berry|Tamato Berries]], [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries]], and [[Grepa Berry|Grepa Berries]]. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} tries to smell a Berry only to get smacked in the head by a {{p|Marill}}. The others ask Piplup if he's okay and they see the Marill, which {{an|Dawn}} checks on her [[Pokédex]]. Piplup soon sees the Marill and falls in love. Dawn asks Piplup if something is wrong and {{an|Brock}} tells her that Piplup is in love.
The episode starts off with {{an|Dawn}} running away from a {{p|Raikou}} during a storm. She ends up at a dead end and the Raikou tries to use a powerful {{m|Thunder}}  attack on her, only for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} to block it. Piplup manages to withstand it, making the Raikou growl and run down the mountain it was on. Piplup tries to use {{m|Peck}} on it, though Raikou manages to stop it using another powerful electric attack. Piplup falls down on grassy ground and it is revealed that it was merely a dream. Dawn asks Piplup what's wrong and {{AP|Pikachu}} wakes up. Piplup looks around and starts to cry.  


Later, the group manages to find a Berry orchard on the way to [[Lilypad Town]]. They see all kinds of Berries—including [[Tamato Berry|Tamato Berries]], [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries]], and [[Grepa Berry|Grepa Berries]]. Piplup tries to smell a Berry and gets smacked in the head by a {{p|Marill}}. The others ask Piplup if he's okay and they see the Marill. Dawn checks its [[Pokédex]] entry and asks Piplup if he's alright again. Piplup soon sees the Marill and falls in love. Dawn asks Piplup if something is wrong and {{an|Brock}} tells her that Piplup is in love. Dawn asks Piplup if that is true and Piplup seems to be hit by a heart.  
Soon, {{OBP|Lulu|DP137}} runs in to find her Marill and the group. She introduces herself as and Dawn comments on the orchard. Lulu says that it is her family orchard and that her parents take care of it, however she is currently running it while they are away for three days. She invites the group to stay for the night admitting that she gets lonely all by herself. Brock and the others take up her offer, and then Lulu guides them on grand tour of the orchard. While admiring some hard-working {{p|Sunflora}} operating the water pumps, Piplup takes over the chore to impress Marill. Later, Piplup helps Marill with the watering, and Dawn cheers him on.  


Soon, a girl calls for Marill and tells it that she has been wondering where it had run off to. She then asks who the group is, and they introduce themselves. She introduces herself as {{si|Lulu}} and Dawn comments on how she has never seen so many Berries. Lulu tells her that it is her family orchard and that her mom and dad take care of it, though she also helps out. Brock says that that must be a lot of work and Lulu says that it isn't much at all. Brock then says that he would like to meet her parents and find out how they manage to take care of this orchard while Pikachu is trying to get Piplup's attention away from Marill. Lulu says that her parents are gone and that they won't be home for another 2 or 3 days, and that she could give them the grand tour of the orchard and that they could stay for the night as she gets lonely all by herself.  
An {{p|Elekid}} soon arrives, narrowly missing Marill, while Piplup gets zapped. Elekid tries to hit Marill again, with Lulu telling the group that Elekid is a [[wild Pokémon]] who keeps coming back to the orchard. Marill hides behind Lulu as Piplup attempts to fend off the threat, only to be knocked down again. {{Ash}} orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to assist, though Piplup is determined to handle the situation and pushes him aside. Piplup tries a {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}, but is again struck down by Elekid’s attacks. Elekid mocks Piplup before leaping away. {{an|Brock}} then explains that as Elekid is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, it has an advantage against Piplup, who is a {{type|Water}}. Brock also explains that Elekid is attacking Marill, but none of his attacks hurt Marill, which could mean that Elekid has actually taken a liking to Marill, same as Piplup. Ash, disagreeing with the theory, counters that it was just that Elekid's attacks missed. The group then shifts their attention to a cluster of growing [[Lum Berry|Lum Berries]]. Unbeknownst to the group, {{TRT}} have been observing them from a nearby tree through binoculars, and decide to steal the Lum Berries, due to their ability to heal any [[status condition]].


The group says that that'll be fun, and it changes to a scene where many {{p|Sunflora}} are seen watering the Berries. Lulu tells them that they do a lot of the orchard's watering and that they get water from a well. Piplup runs up to one of the Sunflora and it lets him pull the lever to work the well up and down. Lulu notes that Piplup wants to help out the Sunflora, and Marill agrees, making Piplup feel glad. Dawn tells Piplup that it's doing a great job, and that it's also impressing Marill. Later, in a different area of the orchard, Brock comments on how the Sunflora work hard as Piplup and Marill water some of the Berries, with Dawn's support. Brock then says that they get along and Dawn says that they look very happy together. An electric attack then almost hits Marill, and directly hits Piplup. The electric attack is revealed to be from an {{p|Elekid}}, and Ash checks its Pokédex entry. Elekid then tries to hit Marill again, with Lulu telling the group how Elekid is a [[wild Pokémon]] that has kept coming back to the orchard. Piplup is not happy with Elekid attacking Marill, so he tries to defend Marill, but Elekid's powerful thunderbolt throws away Piplup. Brock then explains that as Elekid is an Electric-type Pokémon, it has an advantage against Piplup, who is a Water type. Brock also explains that Elekid is attacking Marill, but none of his attacks hurt Marill. Elekid has actually taken a liking to Marill, same as Piplup. Ash, disagreeing with the topic, says that it was just that Elekid's attacks missed.
During the night watch, Lulu comes across a Sunflora wandering the orchard, however it actually a disguised {{MTR}} scouting the area. Afterwards Lulu returns to the house, and with the lights all off, Team Rocket start Berry-pinching. However, both Piplup and Marill are having restless nights and rush outside to clear their heads when they spot Team Rocket. Marill lashes Meowth with an attack, destroying his Sunflora getup. Piplup prepares to send the trio blasting off with a Whirlpool, though Elekid is determined to be the hero and destroys the attack. A fights ensues between the rivals, with Marill leaping to stop it. After Meowth reveals that Piplup and Elekid are competing for Marill affections, [[Jessie]] nabs Marill with an extendable hand. The pair cannot attack as Jessie uses Marill as a shield, while [[James]] uses the opportunity to grab Piplup and Elekid in a loot sack. Following their very successful heist, Team Rocket immediately takes off in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]].
 
Later, Lulu and Dawn wake up to discover Piplup and Marill are missing. They scour the house and search outside, but find nothing. Lulu then shines her torch over the Lum Berry plants and realizes that they have been picked clean. Brock deduces that Lum Berry thief might be responsible for the missing Pokémon, so Ash calls on {{AP|Staraptor}} and {{AP|Gliscor}} for assistance.
 
Meanwhile, Piplup and Elekid continue to fight for Marill even while caged. Jessie is enjoying the drama, until the fight escalates and the colliding attacks blow Team Rocket's balloon up. Piplup, Elekid and Marill roll out of the crash site while the Rocket trio quickly recover and give chase. The next morning, Ash and the others come across the destroyed balloon, realizing Team Rocket was behind the heists. Elsewhere, Piplup and Elekid continue to vie for Marill’s attention, each showing off throughout the return journey.  
 
Gliscor eventually locates Team Rocket, who have also just recaptured Marill, and alerts the group to the sighting nearby. Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to lash Elekid and Piplup with {{m|Ancient Power}} and {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Piplup replies with a Whirlpool, while Elekid zaps Yanmega. As Elekid and Piplup high five each other, Yanmega knocks them down with another Ancient Power. Ash and his friends then arrive on the scene, so Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}. Dawn orders Piplup use {{m|Peck}}, leading Jessie to run backwards to evade his pointy beak. Yanmega flies in to defend her Trainer, though Elekid strikes back with an Electric attack. Ash calls out {{AP|Grotle}}. Jessie orders Yanmega get up, however it is paralyzed. Jessie, luckily has a Lum Berry handy, however she eats it herself in a bid to cure Yanmega’s [[status condition]]. Her teammates scold her insolence. Ash lashes the trio with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and Jessie drops Marill as she tries to defend herself. James orders Carnivine retrieve Marill. Piplup steps up with a Bubble Beam, only to be knocked down by a {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Elekid, however, intervenes by zapping Carnivine before kicking Jessie away to rescue Marill. Grotle follows up with an {{m|Energy Ball}} which send Team Rocket blasting off.
 
Dawn checks on her Piplup, however he is heartbroken at the sight of Marill and Elekid getting along well. Later, everyone returns to the orchard. Lulu is grateful for the group's help and gives them a box of Berries as thanks. As the group sets off again, Brock offers Piplup some advice on love, though he still finds it hard to see Marill with Elekid. Later they arrive in a town, where Dawn contacts [[Johanna|her mom]] via a videophone and informs her that a box of Berries is being delivered to her. Johanna is pleasantly surprised, and also reveals that she is scheduled to be the chairperson of the upcoming [[Twinleaf Festival]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} learn that [[Johanna]] is going to be the chairperson of the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{si|Lulu}}
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Johanna]]
* {{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Marill}} ({{si|Lulu}}'s)
* {{p|Marill}} ({{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}'s)
* {{p|Sunflora}} ({{si|Lulu}}'s; multiple)
* {{p|Sunflora}} ({{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}'s; multiple)
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Raikou}} (dream)
* {{p|Raikou}} (dream)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This episode is similar to ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'', wherein a {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] falls in love with a member of {{p|Marill}}'s evolutionary family, and another Pokémon is involved in this, forming a love triangle.  
* [[James]] references his time in [[Team Rocket Academy]] in ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]''.
* While in the games, Piplup and Marill are in the same Egg Group ({{egg|Water 1}}), Elekid is a [[baby Pokémon]] and as such is in the {{egg2|Undiscovered}}. If it evolved, it would still not be able to breed with Marill because {{p|Electabuzz}} is only in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
* [[Jessie]] uses a device similar to the {{wp|Ultra Hand}} when breaking up {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{p|Marill}}, and {{p|Elekid}}'s fight.
* Dawn and [[Johanna]] narrate the preview for the next episode.
* This episode is similar to ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'', wherein a {{type|Water}} [[first partner Pokémon]] falls in love with a member of {{p|Marill}}'s evolutionary line, and another Pokémon is involved in this, forming a love triangle.
* The dub's title may be a reference to the saying "Two Sides to Every Story".
* While Piplup and Marill are in the same Egg Group ({{egg|Water 1}}) in the games, Elekid is a [[baby Pokémon]] and as such is in the {{egg2|No Eggs Discovered}}. If it evolved, it would still not be able to breed with Marill because both {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Electivire}} are only in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
** The dub title may also be also inspired from the romantic novel "Three Sides of Every Story".
* {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna]] narrate the preview for [[DP138|the next episode]].
* This episode marks the total of seventh (and so far also the last) time when {{MTR}} has used a {{p|Sunflora}} costume.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title may be a reference to the saying "''two sides to every story''".
* This is the first episode since ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'' to air the entire episode in 16:9 aspect ratio in the high-definition feed. The previous 6 episodes showed the beginning of the episode (until the title card) in a 3:2 aspect ratio.
** The dub title may also be also inspired from the romantic novel ''Three Sides of Every Story''.
* This episode marks the seventh and last time when {{MTR}} has used a {{p|Sunflora}} costume.
* This episode is the first to not be animation-produced by [[OLM, Inc.|OLM]] Team Iguchi since ''[[AG173|All That Glitters Is Not Golden!]]''. OLM without a specific production line would take over from this episode until ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]''.
* For the English dub, this is the first episode since ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'' to air the entire episode in 16:9 aspect ratio in the high-definition feed. The previous six episodes showed the beginning of the episode (until the [[title card]]) in a 3:2 aspect ratio.
* Near the end of the episode, when Marill decides that it likes Elekid, the music that plays is a remix of the {{p|Jigglypuff}} transitional interlude from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Piplup was pulling the handle to the water faucet it was upward; when it zoomed in, it was downward.
[[File:DP137 Error Dawn Eyes Miscolor.png|thumb|200px|Dawn's miscolored eyes]]
* In one scene, {{an|Dawn}}'s eyes are black, not blue.
* When Piplup is pulling the handle to the water faucet, it is facing upward, but when the screen is zoomed in, it is downward.
* In one scene, Dawn's eyes are colored black instead of blue.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Three Sides to Every Story!
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DP137   EP603
マリル・ポッチャマ・エレキッド！！
Maril, Pochama, Elekid!!
First broadcast
Japan August 6, 2009
United States December 26, 2009
English themes
Opening Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ハイタッチ！2009
Ending もえよ　ギザみみピチュー！
Credits
Animation OLM
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
Additional credits

Three Sides to Every Story! (Japanese: マリル・ポッチャマ・エレキッド！！ Maril, Pochama, Elekid!!) is the 137th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 603rd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on August 6, 2009 and in the United States on December 26, 2009.

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Blurb

On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn’s upcoming Pokémon Contest, our heroes are delighted to come across a beautiful berry orchard! It’s there that they meet Lulu, the daughter of the orchard owners, and her Marill, who Piplup falls head over heels for. But they also encounter what appears to be a bullying Elekid, who turns out to have a crush on Marill, as well! A rivalry flares up between Piplup and Elekid, as they vie for Marill’s affection. Team Rocket is also vying for something—stealing the “love triangle” of Piplup, Elekid AND Marill! In the process, Piplup and Elekid become allies. However, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. Sadly for Piplup, Marill chooses Elekid, and as our heroes say goodbye, Piplup tries to be brave through the tears.

Then, Dawn informs her mom that she has sent her some rare berries as a gift. But when her mom reveals that she is going to be the Chairperson of the Twinleaf Festival, Dawn responds in a mysterious, shocked, and perhaps unhappy way about it...

Plot

The group come across a Berry orchard on their way to Lilypad Town. They see all kinds of Berries—including Tamato Berries, Oran Berries, and Grepa Berries. Piplup tries to smell a Berry only to get smacked in the head by a Marill. The others ask Piplup if he's okay and they see the Marill, which Dawn checks on her Pokédex. Piplup soon sees the Marill and falls in love. Dawn asks Piplup if something is wrong and Brock tells her that Piplup is in love.

Soon, Lulu runs in to find her Marill and the group. She introduces herself as and Dawn comments on the orchard. Lulu says that it is her family orchard and that her parents take care of it, however she is currently running it while they are away for three days. She invites the group to stay for the night admitting that she gets lonely all by herself. Brock and the others take up her offer, and then Lulu guides them on grand tour of the orchard. While admiring some hard-working Sunflora operating the water pumps, Piplup takes over the chore to impress Marill. Later, Piplup helps Marill with the watering, and Dawn cheers him on.

An Elekid soon arrives, narrowly missing Marill, while Piplup gets zapped. Elekid tries to hit Marill again, with Lulu telling the group that Elekid is a wild Pokémon who keeps coming back to the orchard. Marill hides behind Lulu as Piplup attempts to fend off the threat, only to be knocked down again. Ash orders Pikachu to assist, though Piplup is determined to handle the situation and pushes him aside. Piplup tries a Bubble Beam and Whirlpool, but is again struck down by Elekid’s attacks. Elekid mocks Piplup before leaping away. Brock then explains that as Elekid is an Electric-type Pokémon, it has an advantage against Piplup, who is a Water-type. Brock also explains that Elekid is attacking Marill, but none of his attacks hurt Marill, which could mean that Elekid has actually taken a liking to Marill, same as Piplup. Ash, disagreeing with the theory, counters that it was just that Elekid's attacks missed. The group then shifts their attention to a cluster of growing Lum Berries. Unbeknownst to the group, Team Rocket have been observing them from a nearby tree through binoculars, and decide to steal the Lum Berries, due to their ability to heal any status condition.

During the night watch, Lulu comes across a Sunflora wandering the orchard, however it actually a disguised Meowth scouting the area. Afterwards Lulu returns to the house, and with the lights all off, Team Rocket start Berry-pinching. However, both Piplup and Marill are having restless nights and rush outside to clear their heads when they spot Team Rocket. Marill lashes Meowth with an attack, destroying his Sunflora getup. Piplup prepares to send the trio blasting off with a Whirlpool, though Elekid is determined to be the hero and destroys the attack. A fights ensues between the rivals, with Marill leaping to stop it. After Meowth reveals that Piplup and Elekid are competing for Marill affections, Jessie nabs Marill with an extendable hand. The pair cannot attack as Jessie uses Marill as a shield, while James uses the opportunity to grab Piplup and Elekid in a loot sack. Following their very successful heist, Team Rocket immediately takes off in their Meowth balloon.

Later, Lulu and Dawn wake up to discover Piplup and Marill are missing. They scour the house and search outside, but find nothing. Lulu then shines her torch over the Lum Berry plants and realizes that they have been picked clean. Brock deduces that Lum Berry thief might be responsible for the missing Pokémon, so Ash calls on Staraptor and Gliscor for assistance.

Meanwhile, Piplup and Elekid continue to fight for Marill even while caged. Jessie is enjoying the drama, until the fight escalates and the colliding attacks blow Team Rocket's balloon up. Piplup, Elekid and Marill roll out of the crash site while the Rocket trio quickly recover and give chase. The next morning, Ash and the others come across the destroyed balloon, realizing Team Rocket was behind the heists. Elsewhere, Piplup and Elekid continue to vie for Marill’s attention, each showing off throughout the return journey.

Gliscor eventually locates Team Rocket, who have also just recaptured Marill, and alerts the group to the sighting nearby. Jessie and James call on Yanmega and Carnivine to lash Elekid and Piplup with Ancient Power and Bullet Seed. Piplup replies with a Whirlpool, while Elekid zaps Yanmega. As Elekid and Piplup high five each other, Yanmega knocks them down with another Ancient Power. Ash and his friends then arrive on the scene, so Team Rocket recites their motto. Dawn orders Piplup use Peck, leading Jessie to run backwards to evade his pointy beak. Yanmega flies in to defend her Trainer, though Elekid strikes back with an Electric attack. Ash calls out Grotle. Jessie orders Yanmega get up, however it is paralyzed. Jessie, luckily has a Lum Berry handy, however she eats it herself in a bid to cure Yanmega’s status condition. Her teammates scold her insolence. Ash lashes the trio with a Razor Leaf, and Jessie drops Marill as she tries to defend herself. James orders Carnivine retrieve Marill. Piplup steps up with a Bubble Beam, only to be knocked down by a Sonic Boom. Elekid, however, intervenes by zapping Carnivine before kicking Jessie away to rescue Marill. Grotle follows up with an Energy Ball which send Team Rocket blasting off.

Dawn checks on her Piplup, however he is heartbroken at the sight of Marill and Elekid getting along well. Later, everyone returns to the orchard. Lulu is grateful for the group's help and gives them a box of Berries as thanks. As the group sets off again, Brock offers Piplup some advice on love, though he still finds it hard to see Marill with Elekid. Later they arrive in a town, where Dawn contacts her mom via a videophone and informs her that a box of Berries is being delivered to her. Johanna is pleasantly surprised, and also reveals that she is scheduled to be the chairperson of the upcoming Twinleaf Festival.

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Errors

Dawn's miscolored eyes
  • When Piplup is pulling the handle to the water faucet, it is facing upward, but when the screen is zoomed in, it is downward.
  • In one scene, Dawn's eyes are colored black instead of blue.

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