So I just slept and woke up to find that there are three new pages. And I still can't believe that XY059 really has that name. I feel that the !? is inconsequential. They have clearly overused it in many episode titles; as someone pointed out. Now my take on it-
Its not a pre-planned date; that's for sure. I don't know why the blonde siblings didn't join, but that's the way things are; and I for one am not complaining. They go shopping, and they utilize the time to get to know each other better. Now XY053 may give us a better picture. If it is an episode where Ash attempts to defend Serena's dream, then I think we can be certain of some very cute and shippy interactions in XY059. If not, then the chances are slightly dampened- although not too much because the episode was still named that way. TR would definitely make an entry; they'd probably even tease the lovebirds. Going by the screen capture of the episode that they showed us- Ash and Serena in a balcony in the sunset- that's where I expect the really cute interactions.
Now this episode is definitely not making amour canon. I think this episode is the "push" we discussed for Ash to open his eyes (finally!). Except that instead of Lumiose or Laverre Gym, it is happening in Courmarine City. I think it is in that sunset scene that Ash will start to finally feel really different about Serena. From there on, it is possible to develop it. (so looks like my fanfic needs some modification). All in all, this episode will be great. I think this is why it was called a date. Its not that Ash or Serena think it is one- it is just that their interactions, and the fact that it was just the two of them (thank you Clemont and Bonnie for staying away) made it look like a date.
It would be really nice and funny if Clemont and Bonnie spied on them
All in all, the next set of episodes after XY052 are simply amazing!
Meanwhile guys, let's have one moment of silence for the dead hype for XY024, which is going to air today. I guess everyone forgot it, and XY052 given all this new hype
EDIT: I hope that none of you here are going to act like a horde of illiterates riding on a donkey and screaming out this episode's name at the faces of other shippers. Respect their feelings and views, and also be the better person.