In the Pokemon universe, we have seen a plethora of interesting characters, from the women-crazed Brock to the hysterical Team Rocket trio. Ash Ketchum continues to be the anime's main man as we follow him on the journey to Pokemon mastery.
Although, there is one character that is there supporting him every step of the way that we don't see very often, and that is Delia Ketchum, Ash's mother. Delia first appeared in episode one of the anime and has been helping Ash and the gang ever since. However, Delia has been on numerous adventures of her own.
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When Delia was younger, she had her heart set on pursuing a modelling career. Not only that, but she wanted to become a Pokemon Trainer, as well. A spanner in the works, however, is when Delia met Ash's father.
The two fell in love, married quickly and soon became with child. When she gave birth to Ash, she made the decision to abandon her modeling and Trainer aspirations for the sake of her son and husband. Delia needed to focus on raising Ash, and Ash's father wanted to complete his journey as a Pokemon Trainer. Consequently, she turned her attention towards Pallet House.
In the Ketchums' home of Pallet Town, Delia owns and runs the only restaurant in the area, Pallet House. The eatery is also an inn with bed and breakfast services. Delia inherited Pallet House from her family. Mimey, a Pokemon of the Mr. Mime species, assists her as waitstaff. Delia took up owning her family resteraunt over chasing her dreams as a selfless means of caring for Ash.
In Pokemon 3: The Movie: Entei — Spell of the Unown, we gain more insight into Delia. It transpires that Delia was actually an old student of Professor Oak's, along with the movie's
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