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{{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Dent}} are seen stopping beside a river to have lunch as they make their way to [[Shippou City]]. As there will be a full moon later that night, Iris had picked berries in advance so that she could see the moon later. Meanwhile, Dent is already cooking vegetable rice for the group, and prevents Ash from eating the berries. He then gives a bowl of Pokémon Food to both {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}. As Dent makes final preparations for his meals, a {{p|Darumakka}} walks past and greets them.

Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] on Darumakka. Iris, adored by Darumakka's cuteness, walks up to it and starts playing with its eyebrows. Darumakka, in retaliation, uses {{m|Flamethrower}} on Iris. Dent then comments on how strong-willed Darumakka is, and how it is said to bring good luck. Oblivious to the group, an orange paw reaches out and grabs a bowl of Pokémon Food that Dent had prepared earlier. As Pikachu turns around and realizes its bowl had disappeared, it thinks that Axew had eaten it and alerts Ash. However, Axew, backed by Iris, denies taking the food. As they were quarreling, the group suddenly realize that Darumakka is fast asleep.

Curious as to confirm what the Pokédex says about Darumakka not falling when it is sleeping, Iris pokes Darumakka sideways. True enough, Darumakka tethers back and forth on its bottom. While the group is now mesmerized by Darumakka's ability, the orange paw then grabs the other bowl of Pokémon food. Pikachu turns in time to see another Darumakka running away with its food. Axew turns around thereafter, and thinking that Pikachu ate both of the Pokémon food, starts fighting with it. Ash and Iris manage to separate both Pikachu and Axew, and Pikachu explains that Darumakka took the Pokémon food. However, Dent points out that Darumakka had been sleeping throughout their conflict, and could not have taken any of their food.

Ash and Iris follows the Darumakka with the dumplings, while Dent follows the other. Despite so, the two Darumakka eventually manages to evade the group, leaving them clueless as to where they had ran off to. When they regathered, Pidove gestured to the two Darumakka who were then sneaking into the Clock Tower. The group followed.

As Ash and the group inch closer to inspect, the two Darumakka suddenly wakes up and jumps across them. When Ash and Iris tells them they they did not want to battle them, the two stare at each other blankly. Dent adds that they were only trying to find out why the two of them were stealing food. The two Darumakka then decides to trust the group, and waddles across to underneath the hole which the ladder one stood. As they point to the top of the hole, Ash understands that they both want to get to the top, and decides to help them. With Dent's assistance, Ash manages to climb to the top of the hole and sends out {{AP|Snivy}}. Grabbing Pikachu first, then the two Darumakka, Snivy was able to bring Ash and his companions safely to the top.  

Before the group could proceed, Iris notices that there is a significant amount of heat generated from the floor above. The group then ascends a ladder to find a Darmanitan under a large bell, its {{a|Daruma Mode}} having being activated. Ash checks his Pokédex. Dent explains that during Daruma Mode, Darmanitan's special attack increase significantly, giving rise to its {{t|Psychic}} abilities. Its physical attacks, however, are compromised.

Iris complains about the heat generated by the Darmanitan. Meanwhile, the two Darumakka unwrap the bag with the dumplings, allowing Darmanitan to guide the dumplings to its mouth using {{m|Psychic}}. Ash then realize that the Darumakka are stealing food to feed the immobile Darmanitan, while Dent notices that as long as Darmanitan is in Daruma Mode and is using its Psychic abilities, it will generate a lot of heat. Iris questions why Darmanitan does not return to its normal state despite having being fed dumplings, and the two Darumakka returns with the answer - a thick metal rod in the shape of a question mark. Dent suspects the rod to be used as a hook, and the group soon realize that the bell Darmanitan is sitting under is actually floating!

Dent extrapolates that Darmanitan actually prevented the heavy bell from dropping to the bottom of the Clock Tower when the hook had broken. Incapable of motion, Darmanitan had activated its Daruma Mode, in which it used Psychic to levitate the bell. However, that also meant that it was not able to eat, causing the two Darumakka to steal food to feed their immobile companion. Iris then applauded their efforts, causing the two Darumakka to smile.

Suddenly, Darmanitan started intensively glowing red, prompting Ash and his friends to take action. Throwing a Poké Ball each, Ash and Dent send out {{AP|Tepig}} and {{TP|Dent|Pansage}} respectively. When the hook was thrown into the air, Tepig sprayed it with {{m|Ember}}, but nothing significant happened. Immediately, Darmanitan started emitting fire. The two Darumakka then offered to help out. Once again, Pansage threw the hook into the air, and Tepig used Ember. This time, however, combined with the Flamethrowers of the two Darumakka, the iron hook glowed red-hot. Pansage, under Dent's orders, used {{m|Bullet Seed}} and shaped the hook into the shape of an 'S'. Ash promptly sends out Oshawott. With Water Gun, Oshawott cooled the hook, and it dropped onto the floor. Pikachu inspects the hook and picks it up, satisfied.  

Ash and his friends then question on how to get the hook to the top of the bell. In response, Darmanitan uses Psychic on Ash, Pikachu and the hook, causing them to levitate to the top of the bell. Ash grabs the hook from Pikachu, and hangs it at the top of the bar. He then reaches out and attempts to grab the bell handle, while Iris and Dent cheers him on. Just before Ash grabs the handle, Darmanitan deactivates its Daruma Mode, and Ash, Pikachu and the bell falls... right into the hands of Darmanitan. With a great upward thrust, the bell now in mid-air, Darmanitan performs a series of leaps to the top of the bar, and grabs the bell before it could drop any further. Iris and Dent gasped in awe, apparently surprised at what had happened. Ash, followed by Pikachu, jumps off the bell and subsequently thanks Darmanitan. Darmanitan winks, and subsequently places the bell back into the hook.

Ash and the group are now headed to Shippou City. As they walk towards onto a bridge, Nurse Joy stops them and informs them that the Clock Tower will not be demolished, only repaired. To their delight, Nurse Joy also informs them that the Darmanitan and the two Darumakka have made the Clock Tower their home. Dent then expressed happiness at the thought of Pokémon and people living in harmony. The group then spots Darmanitan and the two Darumakka standing at the top of the clock tower, smiling and waving at them. The group bids the three Pokémon a final goodbye, before setting off for the [[Shippou Gym|gym]] in Shippou City.

* {{an|Dent}}

* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Dent|Pansage}})