Ash and his friends arrive in a small town by sunset and attempt to find a Pokémon Center. The group spots a local woman, but Brock develops a crush on her and overwhelms her with his dinner reservation offer. Misty quickly pulls Brock away. The woman admits that the nearest Pokémon Center is ten miles away, and as it is getting late the group decides to camp out in a local park. As Brock fills up a pot with water, a Nidorina rushes over to the same fountain for a drink. A frantic girl follows after it, though she trips and begins to fall. Brock, however, catches her before she falls in, causing her to fall in love with him instantly. Brock is confused and intimidated by the stranger’s sudden affection. Temacu goes on to explain that her name comes from a combination of Teddiursa, Mareep, and Cubone. She gives Brock his own combination name to capture his personality; “Exeggbracloy” from Exeggcute, Abra, and Cloyster. Temacu admits that she is more than happy to take Brock’s last name and goes on to fantasize about their future wedding. Observing the conversation, Ash is surprised by Temacu’s affection. Misty casually comments that he and Ash will be married someday too. At first, Ash responds with a simple nod, before fully registering Misty’s sentence and reacting with a shocked gasp. Temacu’s father arrives at the park to collect his daughter, and at her request Brock and his friends are invited to stay over. Temacu grabs Brock by the hand and runs ahead with him.
