Shipping:JohtoFestaShipping

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JohtoFestaShipping (Japanese: カズコト KazuKoto) is a belief of a romantic relationship between and Khoury. Its name comes from the fact the two both participated in the Johto Festival together. It's considered one-sided canon on Lyra's side.

Lyra's hints

 * Gone With the Windworks!
 * While waiting to be rescued, Lyra considers who she'd marry out of the three boys,, Khoury and , instantly saying, "Khoury's definitely out of the question" to Dawn. Lyra seems disappointed at Khoury's lack of belief that they'd get free.


 * A Rivalry to Gible On!
 * Lyra asks what she thinks of Khoury as a boyfriend, trying to get them together at first by sticking them in a pair to find the . When, Lyra states, "Nothing like somebody who really cares," She then gazes at Khoury worriedly, wondering if she and Khoury had a relationship like that. Afterward, Lyra becomes lost in the cave, as she was separated from Ash by a flock of . She becomes scared about being alone, until she hears Khoury's voice, when she instantly cheers up. When Khoury tells her to bang a rock on the wall so he can follow the sound to her, she trusted him, even though having doubts about whether it would work or not. Khoury finds her and she huffs, "Took you long enough." He apologizes sweetly and she realizes she has feelings for him instead.


 * Bagged Then Tagged!
 * Lyra says she wants to go on her journey through Johto with someone special, implying that she thinks Khoury is special. Also, when hunting for Team Rocket, she keeps complimenting on Khoury's intelligence and calling him a "detective".

Khoury's hints

 * ''Bagged Then Tagged!
 * Khoury constantly compliments Lyra when they are having the tag battle. Khoury is happy that Lyra wants to travel with him.

Other hints

 * Bagged Then Tagged!
 * Khoury and Lyra decide to travel Johto together and they shook hands to settle the deal.


 * A Rivalry to Gible On!
 * Lyra tends to touch Khoury's shoulder, or nudge him with her elbow when he acts nervous or unsure. Khoury also tends to talk to Lyra over anyone else, possibly due to their previous close friendship beforehand.

Similarities

 * Both own a Johto starter.
 * Both originated from the Johto region.
 * Both own a Water-type Pokémon.