In a very beautiful morning, Tuki was running forward but then stopped to see her mother Ocean was following her from behind by just walking.

Tuki: C'mon Mom! C'mon!

Ocean: *Giggles* You're really excited huh?

Tuki: Of course I am! It's the first time that Dan's family is inviting us for an outing together on the coast!

Ocean: Well, there is nothing wrong with taking it slow.

Tuki: Awww... Alright Mom.

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The two of them arrived at the coast and saw Dan and his Mom was already there preparing the mat for them to sit.

Dan: Ah, you two finally arrive.

Tuki: Hey there Dan!

Ocean: Oh? I thought your husband will come.

Alolan Raichu: He is fishing right now with his fisherman group all the way out in the sea, he'll be back soon.

Ocean: Ah, what a dedication.

Tuki: So Dan, wanna swim with me?

Dan: Hmm no, I'm just going to sit here and read my book.

Tuki: Aww, but—

???: Hey Tuki!

It was pretty surprising, Tuki saw her three friends: Rose, Zumi, and Fleur was swimming down the coast.

Tuki: Wow! You guys are here too?!

Rose: Yep! Dan invites us as well!

Zumi: I never knew we'll be gathering us as the same time, it's very radical!

Fleur: It's very smart and kind of him to think of this kind of idea, I respected him.

Dan: See? Now you can have more fun with them.

Tuki: Thanks Dan! Cowabunga!!

Tuki jumps into the water while Dan is watching them while lying on the mat.

Ocean: Huh? Dan isn't swimming along with the girls?

Alolan Raichu: Well, he is pretty afraid of swimming. Knowing that he has something...

Ocean: Hmm? Something?

Alolan Raichu: Umm... Nevermind, no need to be worry about that.

Ocean: *Tilts her head* ??

Meanwhile, Zumi was swimming out of the water to the coast before she starts shaking the water off of her fur.

Zumi: Wah! That was super refreshing!

Dan: Hmm? Done swimming already?

Zumi: Neah! I wanna do some sun bathing to dry myself up a bit.

Dan: I see. Hey you wanna play cards with me? I stole a deck of cards from my Dad.

Zumi: Pfft- That's pretty naughty of you, dude. But why not?

The other three girls were busy diving in the water while looking at the beauty of the water ecosystem.

Tuki: Wow, so many corals around here.

Fleur: *Nods*

Rose: I can scan the info of all of the lives around here if you want.

Tuki: Hmm... I'm good, I'mma check the surface.

When Tuki swims out to the surface, she saw Dan and Zumi was playing cards while laughing.

Dan: You're pretty tricky one.

Zumi: Haha! I almost got you good there!

Tuki: ...

The other two girls swims out of the surface before they swim towards Tuki who is blanking out.

Rose: Hey Tuki!

Tuki: ...

Fleur: Hmm? Tuki? Is everything alright?

Tuki: ...

Rose and Fleur: Tuki!!

Tuki: Huh?! What?! Oh, hey guys...

Fleur: Are you alright? You were staring into space.

Tuki: Umm... It's nothing.

Rose: Really? You look a bit off.

Tuki: Don't worry about me. Wait, you guys are done already?

Fleur: Well, we were about to head to Alolan Raichu to ask her something about this coast.

Rose: Yessire! You wanna come along?

Tuki: You guys can go ahead, I'll stay here.

Fleur: Very well, but don't swim too much or you will get cramps.

They then starts swimming away to get back to the coast, Tuki then look again at Dan and Zumi who was still playing cards , they looked pretty happy.

Tuki: (Why... Why am I feeling a bit sad seeing them together?)

Ocean looked over at where Tuki is and she was confused on why she was blanking out while floating in the water.

Ocean: Huh? Why is she looking a bit off?

But then something shocking happened, the water behind Tuki starts to rise up before something came out of the water, a Sharpedo.

Ocean: *Gasps* TUKI!! WATCH OUT!!

Tuki: Huh? *Look behind* AAAAAHHH!!

Just when the Sharpedo is about pounce on Tuki, someone suddenly blast a Fire Blast right at his face which made him roars in pain, it was actually Dan.

Dan: Don't get near her!

Tuki: Dan!

The Sharpedo was about to attack again, but Dan blast another Fire Blast again at his mouth which made him whines in pain before swims away.

Dan: And don't come back!!

Tuki quickly swim back to the coast while trembling in fear, everyone quickly came up to her to check if she is okay.

Ocean: Tuki! Are you alright dear?!

Dan: Tuki!! Did that Sharpedo hurt you?!

Tuki: *Pants* I-I'm alright...

Alolan Raichu: Well you made us worried there, just don't made us worried next time.

Tuki: I-I'm sorry..

Ocean: Come on dear, that's enough swimming for today.

Ocean wraps Tuki with towel before bringing her away then puts her on the sand.

Ocean: Just stay here for now, okay dear?

Tuki: *Nods* Alright Mom.

When Ocean leaves Tuki, her friends quickly went up to them while looking worried.

Rose: Are you alright Tuki?!

Zumi: That was intense! Are you okay?!

Fleur: Oh goodness, are you alright?

Tuki: Y-Yeah... I'm alright.

Dan: Why were you blanking out in the water? You almost got yourself eaten!

Tuki: W-Well... I was blanking out when I saw you and Zumi were playing cards together...

Dan and Zumi: Huh?

Tuki: When I saw you two were playing together... I kinda feel sad all of the sudden...

Fleur: Aah, you are experiencing jealousy.

Tuki: J-Jealousy?

Rose: Jealousy, it's a feeling when you feeling unhappy when someone has something that you don't have.

Zumi: Wow! It's official! Tuki loves Dan!

Dan: *Blushes* H-Huh? Really?

Tuki: *Blushes* N-No!! That's not it!

Zumi then pushed Tuki towards Dan which made him hugged her.

Zumi: There ya go! No jealousy between us!

Tuki: *Blushes madly* Z-Zumi!!

Dan: *Blushes madly* U-Umm...

Meanwhile, the two mothers were watching the kids were having together which made them smile.

Ocean: I guess they are having fun.

Alolan Raichu: Yeah, they seem to get along well.

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After the outing, the girls were told by Dan to meet him under the sakura tree. They were waiting at the spot they were told while admiring the ocean view.

Fleur: Aaah... This is even more relaxing than at my hometown.

Tuki: Hmm... When will Dan show up?

???: Hey girls!

They all looked over and saw Dan was holding a bottle of syrup and 5 tiny cups before they all sat down in circle.

Zumi: About time you show up Dan, took ya a while.

Rose: So why did you call us over, Dan?

Dan: Well, I know we've been friends for a while now and I was thinking if we could do something to show how strong our friendship is.

Tuki: Wow, this isn't so full of you to do this. I thought you told me you don't like to have friends.

Dan: I'm just... very happy to have such good friends after years of loneliness, and I wanted to cherish this forever.

Fleur: That is very sweet, we also want to celebrate it to show how strong our bonds together as best friends.

Zumi: Agree! So how will we work this out?

Dan: Like this.

Dan starts putting each cups in front of everyone before pouring the syrup in the cups.

Dan: Under this sakura tree, we swear to keep our bonds together as great best friends. No matter if catastrophe, death, or the end of the world might separate us away, let us become best friends forever and more.

They then lifted their cups together before taps them all at the same time to one another.

Dan: Best friends forever!!

Tuki, Rose, Zumi, and Fleur: Best friends forever!!

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To be continued