History Recap / PokemonS19E47TillWeCompeteAgain

* FirstKiss: Serena gives her first one to [[ChildhoodFriendRomance Ash]].

* SequelHook: Very little evidence of the next series is given, unlike previous era-ending episodes. The only clue is Team Rocket dropping Solrock and Lunatone trinkets from their souvenir stash as they run through the airport. The episode ends with Ash entering his home in Pallet Town.

* DenouementEpisode: This episode resolves nearly all the plot points established in the XY series, the most surprising being Serena's feelings for Ash.

* MaybeEverAfter: Ash & Serena; Serena confesses her feelings and kisses him before leaving for Hoenn, saying that she'll work on improving herself for when they meet again. Ash certainly didn't seem to mind the kiss, but given that it's [[ChasteHero Ash]], nothing is certain.

* MaybeEverAfter: Ash & Serena; Serena confesses her feelings and kisses him before leaving for Hoenn, saying that she'll work on improving herself for when they meet again. Ash certainly didn't seem to mind the kiss, but given that it's [[ChasteHero Ash]], nothing iss certain.

* MaybeEverAfter: Ash & Serena; Serena confesses her feelings and kisses him before leaving for Hoenn, saying that she'll work on improving herself for when they meet again. Ash certainly didn't seem to mind the kiss, but given that it's [[ChasteHero Ash]], nothing it certain.

* PutOnABus: Last main-series appearances of Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Professor Sycamore, Alain, Mairin, and all their Pokémon. As well as Ash's Kalos-era Pokémon (except Greninja and Goodra, released in the previous episode), and Inkay and Gourgeist.

* EndOfAnAge: This marks the end of the traditional Gym Badge Quest format that the Pokémon anime had for over 19 years, with the next series format being a SliceOfLife school-based show. Notably, the XY series does not end with ''"Next Time... A New Beginning!"'' like the other series and finishes with a more conclusive note. [[note]]There is no SequelHook to the next series. Even ''Diamond and Pearl'' foreshadowed ''Best Wishes'' with Team Rocket's promotion from Giovanni in its last episode.[[/note]]

* BigDamnKiss: Though it's not seen on-screen, Serena finally kisses Ash before she leaves. It is given romantic music, dreamy atmosphere and a stunned audience to emphasize its impact. Why else would a good chunk of these tropes be dedicated to that one scene?

[[caption-width-right:350:Serena wanted ''one more thing'' before leaving Ash.... for now.]]

* ThrowTheDogABone: Team Rocket for once, avoid antagonising the twerps and use their (somewhat exaggerated) footage of their Team Flare face-off to get Giovanni's approval. Especially so for Inkay and Gourgeist, who end their tenure under Team Rocket happily waltzing out of Kalos with their team mates.

[[caption-width-right:350:Serena wanted ''one more thing'' before leaving Ash.]]

* BookEnds: The last battle of XY is Ash and Clemont with Pikachu and Bunnelby, the very first matchup of the XY series.

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* BroughtDownToNormal: Although Alain has been seen without his Mega Ring since the end of the Flare climax, this is the first episode where this little detail is acknowledged. Alain explains he gave it and the Charizardite X up to the police as it's technically property of Team Flare and that he wants to have a Mega Stone that he ''earned'' rather than be given to him in order to continue his dream.

** Clemont and Bonnie are seen making a new invention with Clembot, reminiscing their adventures with Ash, before the invention explodes in their face.
** Professor Sycamore is busy giving Kalos starters to new trainers before his assistant comes in to tell him about Alain and Mairin's call.

** Shauna, Tierno and Trevor are exploring the forest meadow filled with Pokémon.
** Goodra is at the wetlands with Flogres and Wooper, settling down disputes between the wild Pokémon.
** Greninja destroys another corrupt vine while Squishy and Z-2 watch over him.
** Ash and Pikachu are on the plane to Pallet Town, reflecting back on their adventures in the Kalos region.

** Professor Sycamore is busy giving Kalos starters to new trainers before receiving word from his assistant of Alain and Mairin's status.

** Steven and Sawyer are busy excavating and studying the site of the destroyed Megalith Zygarde.

** Greninja destroys another corrupt vine while Squishy and Z-2 watch over.

* PutOnABus: Last main-series appearances of Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Professor Sycamore, Alain, Mairin, and all their Pokémon. As well as Ash's Kalos-era Pokémon, and Inkay and Gourgeist.

** Stevens and Sawyer are busy excavating and studying the site of the destroyed Megalith Zygarde.

** Greninja destroys another corrupt vine while Squishy and Z-2 looks on.

* EndOfAnAge: This marks the end of the traditional Gym Badge Quest format that Pokémon anime had for over 19 years, with the next series format being a SliceOfLife school-based show. Notably, the XY series does not end with ''"Next Time... A New Beginning!"'' like the other series and finishes with a more conclusive note. [[note]]There is no SequelHook to the next series. Even ''Diamond and Pearl'' foreshadowed ''Best Wishes'' with Team Rocket's promotion from Giovanni in its last episode.[[/note]]

* WhereAreTheyNowEpilogue: After Ash departs from Kalos, a montage is shown showcasing what every major character of XY is doing as the series comes to a close.

* SacredFirstKiss: There's a lot of context involving Serena's FirstKiss with Ash. Before the kiss, Serena confesses that [[IUhYouToo Ash is her goal]]. The kiss itself is done in a romantic fashion, with slow music and golden atmosphere, before the escalator forces them apart. Serena thanks Ash for this moment [[note]]The storyboard has her saying that she do "[her] best with this."[[/note]], while Ash is left in awe before smiling back. And when Ash reflects back on his Kalos journey during his flight back to Kanto, a good amount of his memories is dedicated to his time with Serena (such as him giving her the blue ribbon and being under her care when he got sick).

* SacredFirstKiss: There's a lot of context involving Serena's FirstKiss with Ash. Before her departure, Serena confesses that [[IUhYouTo Ash is her goal]], which catches him by surprise. The kiss itself is done in a romantic fashion, with slow music and golden atmosphere, before the escalator forces them apart. Serena thanks Ash for this moment [[note]]The storyboard has her saying that she do "[her] best with this."[[/note]], while Ash is left in awe before smiling back. And when Ash reflects back on his Kalos journey during his flight back to Kanto, a good amount of his memories is dedicated to his time with Serena (such as him giving her the blue ribbon and being under her care when he got sick).

* SacredFirstKiss: There's a lot of context involving Serena's FirstKiss with Ash. Before her departure, Serena confesses that [[IUhYouTo Ash is her goal]], which catches him by surprise. The kiss itself is done in a romantic fashion, with slow music and golden atmosphere, before the escalator forces them apart. Serena thanks Ash for this moment [[note]]The script also extended the dialogue by having her mention that it will help her[[/note]], while Ash is left awed before smiling away.

* DidTheyOrDidntThey: Serena runs up an escalator for one last moment with Ash. It's heavily implied, but not shown, that she kissed him. WordOfGod eventually confirms [[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?653815-Amourshipping-Thread-V3/page160&p=18311376#post18311376 that was the case]].

* DidTheyOrDidntThey: Serena runs up an escalator for one last moment with Ash. It's heavily implied, but not shown, that she kissed him. WordOfGod eventually confirms [[https://twitter.com/AshandSerena/status/815075293366919169 that was the case]].

* DidTheyOrDidntThey: Serena runs up an escalator for one last moment with Ash. It's heavily implied, but not shown, that she kissed him. WordOfGod eventually confirms [[https://twitter.com/AshandSerena/status/815042673392304128 that was the case]].