The emotional peak happens at the airport. In the English dub, the voice acting captures that specific "end of summer vacation" nostalgia. Ash says his goodbyes to Kukui and Burnet—the closest things he’s ever had to a second set of parents. As the plane takes off, Team Rocket is seen drifting in their balloon, surprisingly peaceful, having found their own kind of closure in Alola.
The episode beautifully contrasts Ash’s love for Alola with his instinct to move on. While lounging by the beach with Pikachu and Rotom, Ash receives a video call from Professor Oak. Oak teases that he has heard about Ash’s victory in the Manalo Conference. This conversation reminds Ash that while Alola is his second home, he has responsibilities and new regions to explore (foreshadowing the Pokemon Journeys series). Pokemon Sun and Moon -Dub- Episode 146
It is revealed at the end of the episode that Professor Burnet is pregnant, signaling a new chapter for the "found family" Ash built in Alola. Key Events & Emotional Highlights Mimikyu’s Reflection: The emotional peak happens at the airport
