Leave It to Serena!? The Exciting Sihorn Race!

Satoshi, Citron, and Eureka convince Serena to join them on their travels! She returns a handkerchief Satoshi lent her long ago at summer camp, and he finally remembers her as the girl in the straw hat. He used his handkerchief to wrap up her knee after she hurt it in a fall, and she's kept it ever since! They're still reminiscing when they're interrupted by a rumbling roar, and then see several Sihorn, with riders on their backs, pounding toward them! Apparently the track they're walking along is really a Sihorn racecourse--and the race is in full swing! Officer Junsa takes them into Sumiru Village and shows them where the Sihorn live. She says that tomorrow the race will be open to first-timers, and Satoshi is excited to enter! He quickly realizes he doesn't know anything about Sihorn racing--he even has trouble getting up onto Sihorn's back. But Serena's mom used to be a Sihorn racer, so Serena is pretty good at this stuff, and she shows him the ropes. She even shares her mom's advice, "Be one with Sihorn," which seems to help Satoshi get the hang of things! The next day, it's time for the race! Of course, the Team Rocket trio have been lurking about, and they interrupt the race in an attempt to catch the racing Sihorn--and Pikachu, too! Satoshi and the other racers are tied up and unable to help, but Citron, Serena, and Eureka are soon on the scene! Citron and Eureka free the captured Sihorn while Serena and Fokko hold Team Rocket at bay, and the Sihorn close in to send the villains blasting off again. Before leaving the village, Serena calls her mom to introduce her new friends and share her travel plans! Satoshi, Citron, Eureka, and Serena excitedly make preparations to head out for Shoyo City. But first, Serena has a gift for Satoshi! She baked some cookies to recognize his hard work, and to thank him for helping her all those years ago. There are enough cookies for everyone, so they won't be traveling on an empty stomach as the journey continues!