My point is that this is still a Japanese series, written by Japanese writers. The "no relationships" thing might be considered so obvious in Japan that they just never mentioned it. Of course, I'd love to be wrong. I just think we need to explore all possibilities.
I am inclined to go against that theory to be honest. I mean, it is definitely a fact that real world dynamics don't work in the series. Not age, not social norms, nothing. So I highly doubt that it would be the case. However, I am inclined to believe that Yashio might expect Serena to give up on such feelings to do better in Tripokelons. Something that she will most likely refuse. But like a few others and I myself said, Grace will be the one to probably discourage Serena. They didn't show Grace in that scene for nothing. It will be brought up later. What do you think about the possibility that Ash will say goodbye (Amour notwithstanding), and goes to Pallet, and is joined by Serena either there, or in Alola?
I can pretty much guarantee Serena's presence in Alola if it turns out that there's no resolution in the end to AmourShipping. So far, one thing has been suggested. And that is, the writers don't leave loose ends. Every small thing always gets called up in future episodes in some manner or the other.
If Armourshipping dosen't happen would you watch the new anime? And if you do, would you accept the new girl?
I might, I might not. More that I might not. Honestly, Serena as a character has been done so well that it would be a challenge indeed to top it! Serena is a mix of the best of Misty, May and Dawn- hence her immense popularity. I don't feel it will be the same without her. Heck, I feel it's a stretch without Clemont and Bonnie! But without Serena will be something else altogether.
I am inclined to believe, however, that it is easier for the writers to carry Ash and Serena forward to Alola at least. Ash because a reset isn't exactly needed. Greninja is at a point now that it almost has an equal status to Pikachu, with all the synchro evolution and what not. Ditching it will be an immense thing. Yet, it is too powerful to have a reset. So how to deal with that? The boss-Pokemon in Alola. Since they can summon other Pokemon to help, it will be interesting, and it will pose a different challlenge to Ash and Greninja. Somewhat like Orange Islands you can say- where he retained his Pokemon with their usual strength, and yet it was different and challenging.
Additionally, it seems like Alola introduces Z moves and possibly even synchro evolution. So Sycamore or Oak might ask Ash to go there with his Greninja to learn more about it. And also, it seems to me that Alola has a link with Kalos- given all the foreshadowing in the games, and the presence of the Zygarde cores and forms in Sun and Moon. So how does all this make it easier for Serena? Well. Tripokelons could as well be included in Alola. Sure you might say, "But her goal is to become Kalos Queen!" Sure it is. But that doesn't mean she cannot train elsewhere to achieve that goal! Plus she has only 3 Pokemon in her party. So it's pretty easy to take her there in my opinion.
So if at all it happens, either we don't get any sort of resolution at the end of XY (which pretty much guarantees she's going to Alola), or Ash invites her to go to Alola if she wants to come. I find it difficult to see a scenario where they get into a relationship AND travel together. Or even a case where Ash friendzones her, but they still travel together.
That right there is bad writting. At first we thought that the writers added him in order to imply that this time is different. Unlike any other League, Ash carries the burden of the trainers who couldn't participate. Heck, they also made that moment serious and intense to the point I thought that was the breaking point for Ash. Now that Ash lose, his addition is almost pointless.
Regarding Amour, since Ash got captured by TF, we will probably get tons of worry or even angry shot from Serena. About Ash though, I wonder if they want to give Ash hint, how would they do that?
Let me just address the first point. I refuse to dismiss anything done by the writers as bad writing. They haven't done that so far in the saga. Everything small or big semeed to have had its explanation later on. So I guess this is something that will be explained or addressed later on.
Oh I think Serena hints are a given. But somehow, I am inclined to think of an Ash hint here too. I mean, he practically has no energy, and is crucified on top of a super tall structure. And this girl, risking her life, comes to save him and worries about him. He's got to reciprocate with something! That remains to be seen, and I can't wait for Thursday for that reason.