Romance between 10-12 year olds can be done right, DistractedObserver. The anime/manga series Kodocha is proof of this & the relationship between Sana Kurata & Akito Hayama was handled quite well all throughout.

*May & Dawn have better pokemon, including a Togekiss, and better battle experience. *Iris is as annoying/childish but atleast has a legendary and is a champion. *Serena has the best character development & got very far in her first go competeing *Ash’s Charizard got faster + better development then Psyduck & it still…