Shipping:CollideShipping

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CollideShipping (Japanese: ジュンサト JunSato) is the belief that Ash Ketchum and belong in a romantic relationship. The name is derived from how they first met, which was by literally colliding with each other (a trait Barry is infamous for). They first met in Barry's Busting Out All Over! and became rivals since Steeling Peace of Mind!.

Ash's hints

 * Barry's Busting Out All Over!
 * Ash goes to look for Barry so he could return the latter's Badge case, which Barry dropped at the Gym.


 * Steeling Peace of Mind!
 * teases Ash when they are on the ferry going to Iron Island, and he is complaining for the ferry to go faster, where she says that he was acting just like Barry. Also, Ash said in his mind, "Don't worry, Barry, we're coming."


 * Challenging A Towering Figure
 * When Barry runs ahead of Ash after finding out about Sunyshore Gym, Ash calls out to him saying they can travel together.

Barry's hints

 * In the beginning, Barry deemed Ash as a weak Trainer by frequently comparing him to Paul. In more recent episodes, Barry has gained more respect for him.
 * Shield with a Twist!
 * Barry stays to watch Ash's Gym battle with Fantina, despite claiming that Ash is a weak Trainer.


 * Steeling Piece of Mind!
 * Barry seems concerned that Ash was coming to see him at Iron Island.


 * Challenging A Towering Figure
 * Barry runs off to challenge Sunyshore Gym after he found out that his father sent Ash there for his final gym battle.

Similarities

 * Both own a and a.
 * Both come from their region's respective start towns.
 * Both are only children with only one known parent. (In the, however, Barry's mother is known.)
 * Both have used a at one point.