Maybe Tracey. He was also an acquaintance of Ash. Since Tracey has his own unique skills and knowledge about Pokemon, his presence could bring new elements to the story. He could help Ash and other friends with things like Pokemon research or understanding some rare Pokemon behaviors.
One possible reason could be jealousy. Maybe Ash has achieved more in his Pokemon journey than his friends, and they can't handle it. Another reason might be some misunderstanding. For example, an enemy could trick Ash's friends into thinking Ash has done something bad. Or perhaps there's some sort of power struggle. If there's a powerful item or a rare Pokemon involved, and Ash is the main contender, his friends might be tempted to betray him for their own gain.
It's possible that not everyone is a true close friend. Maybe some are included for plot or thematic reasons and don't have a deep, intimate friendship with Billie Eilish.
Another aspect could be the individual growth of each friend within the context of the group. One friend might be shy at the start but becomes more confident through the experiences with the other five. The fanfiction can show how they influence each other and grow as a result of their friendship.
Well, their friends could also play a role in bringing them together for the kiss. For example, they might set up a special date - like - like a picnic or something. And when the kiss finally happens, their friends would be overjoyed, cheering and maybe even planning a celebration for the new couple.
He could make friends with Dawn. She's a well - known character in Sinnoh and her knowledge of Pokémon contests could be really helpful to Ash. Another potential friend could be Barry. His energetic and competitive nature would make for some interesting interactions with Ash.
Ash would probably be devastated. He would feel like his world has been turned upside down. At first, he might not believe it and think it's all a big mistake. As the reality sinks in, he could start to isolate himself from others, even from his Pokemon for a while. However, his strong will would eventually kick in. He would use this as motivation to become stronger, not just in his Pokemon battles but also in his ability to face challenges alone, without relying on his so - called friends.
One possible plot could be Ash feeling lonely and deciding to go on a solo journey to prove himself. He faces various challenges alone and in the process discovers his own inner strength. He might encounter some Pokémon that become his temporary companions during battles but then part ways, emphasizing his solitude.
Pikachu would be one of the most affected. It was Ash's closest partner. It would likely be in deep grief and might even lose its usual energetic and happy - go - lucky nature. Charizard could also be greatly affected as it had a strong bond with Ash. It might become more aggressive or reclusive.