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[[Goh]] joins his parents, [[Camille]] and [[Ikuo]], on a family vacation to [[Azalea Town]] in the [[Johto]] [[region]]. On the drive to their cabin accommodation, Goh's mood changes when he sees a silhouette which triggers a flashback of himself walking in the rain with a {{p|Sunflora}}. The cottage manager greets the family, remarking that it has been sometime since they last met, and Goh adds that it has been three years now. The manager notices that Goh has really grown up now, with Camille adding that he is now ten years old and a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. The cottage manager then hands Ikuo the keys and leaves the family to enjoy their vacation. Once inside, his parents instantly crash and fall asleep, so Goh decides that he will head off into nearby [[Ilex Forest]] and catch himself some Johto Pokémon.

As Goh begins, a familiar sound, a {{p|Hoothoot}} [[cry]], triggers another flashback form three years ago. The then seven year old followed the Hoothoot deep into the forest, where he finds himself surrounded by Pokémon. He then sets his sights on finding {{p|Mew}}, soon chasing after something elusive and agile. As he leaps to grab it, another young boy does the same, with the pair coming face to face and missing their target. While the Pokémon turns out to be a tricky {{p|Misdreavus}}, Goh asks the boy why he shouted "{{p|Celebi}}" just before. The boy is quick to point out that Goh mistook it for a Mew, before admitting that it appears they are both in the same boat. He introduces himself as {{OBP|Tokio|JN032}} from [[Cianwood City]], quickly becoming friends with Goh. Goh brags that he has actually seen a Mew during his time at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s camp, impressing Tokio. As Goh continues to rattle on about Mew, Tokio already knows a lot about it as well, but is nonetheless impressed by Goh's knowledge. Goh is taken aback when Tokio asks if he knows anything about Celebi, and quickly turns the tables to cover up the fact that he knows little about it. Tokio says that Celebi is a forest guardian, appears in only beautiful forests and are capable of [[time travel]]. Learning that Tokio is yet to encounter Celebi, Goh offers to help him in his search.

Goh comes up with a new plan, and rushes back leaving Tokio by himself. Goh soon returns with a Sunflora to assist, revealing that he borrowed it from the cottage manager. Tokio sees the merit in Goh's plan, but takes a moment to scold his friend for leaving him alone for so long. Goh apologizes and says that he would never break a promise. They boys resume their search, with Sunflora using {{m|Razor Leaf}} to clear a path. They press ahead until evening, coming to a stop at a clearing because Sunflora gets its energy from the sun and is only awake during the daylight hours. As the night sky sets in, Tokio and Goh admire the stars, which reminds them of how vast the universe is. Noticing that Tokio is feeling cold, Goh decides they best head back. They reach the roadside and part ways, promising to meet up the next day and explore more of Ilex Forest.

The next morning, Goh rushes out of the holiday cabin, and returns to the clearing with Sunflora. He arrives there, only to find Tokio isn't anywhere to be seen. As time ticks by and rain begins to pour, Goh becomes increasingly frustrated that Tokio never shows up. He and Sunflora leave the forest, where they are found by Goh's parent's completely drenched form the storm. In the present, Goh recounts that was the first and last time he saw Tokio.