"I guess they thought everyone would say no." Ash lets out a sigh and then glances at Pikachu at the mention of the Agrii thinking they're some kind of heros. Pikachu's ears flatten just a little but Ash pets him comfortingly. So much for taking some time off.

"Yeah, lots more! They're all back home at Professor Oak's lab though." Ash evades the subject of heroes. "We've been to so many places and just keep meeting more and more friends." He says enthusiastically, Pikachu clearly sharing the enthusiasm as he lets out an excited cry of 'Pi-Pikachu!'"