Seeing Iris finally looking up got Ash to beam brightly. Even his Pikachu cheered as he jumped up and down now that their friend is no longer looking glum.

"Hey now! I figured it might cheer you up somehow, and it worked didn't it?" He let out a laugh. Plus seeing that frown really doesn't suit Iris, especially after seeing her future-self's frustrating loss in her match against Cynthia. But she's right, they're Champions aren't they? And just like a Champion, they can't just give up and keep going stronger!

At Iris' thanks, he nodded in response.

"Heh, I'm just glad to see you're feeling better."