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Love Works in Marbrong Ways! is the sixteenth chapter in the series. It was first published on 14th February, 2020 to mark Valentine's Day.

Plot
Flame is tired. ..

A young girl appears. She recognises Flame from his and Frost's match against Alyssa.

On the way out of the Pokémon Centre, they bump into Selina.

At the bridge, it is revealed a Marbrong is blocking the way.

Flame brings out Eevee and uses. . ., but to no effect. Selina arrives, and Flame releases Litten and Oriota to attack Marbrong.

Selina releases her Drifloon, Eevee, and Rowlet to support Flame. Together all six Pokémon attack.

Once Marbrong has entered the perimeter of Whistltree Forest, Pierre and Kristen introduce themselves to Flame and Selina. Jokes are exchanged, leading to a couple's tag battle taking place.

Later that night, in a booth at the Pokémon Centre, Flame tells Selina how fun the battle was, Pierre's and Kristen's faces priceless.

Selina gives Flame his Apricorn.

Flame asks Selina to travel with him. She agrees to do so as they are both heading for Whistltree.

Humans:

 * Flame
 * Declan (mentioned in Flame's narration)
 * Young Girl
 * Alyssa (mentioned by Young Girl)
 * Selina
 * Nurse Joy
 * Frost (mentioned by Young Girl and then Flame)
 * Pierre (debut)
 * Kristen (debut)

Pokémon:

 * Marbrong (debut)
 * Pikachu (mentioned in Flame's narration)
 * Eevee (Flame's)
 * Litten (Flame's)
 * Oriota (Flame's)
 * Drifloon (Selina's)
 * Eevee (Selina's)
 * Rowlet (Selina's)
 * Charmander (Pierre's; off-screen debut, mentioned by Flame post-battle)
 * Torchic (Kristen's; off-screen debut, mentioned by Flame post-battle)

Key Events

 * _ is revealed to know _ _.
 * Selina gives Flame his Apricorn.
 * Flame reunites with Selina, who becomes his temporary travelling companion.

Trivia

 * The chapter title is a nod to the saying 'Love works in mysterious ways'.