You have a reason to think that, Hanako...

NeoChaos said:

You have a reason to think that, Hanako...

The fact that she's hugging it means she's trying to get over her fear. Just don't surprise it so that it doesn't flare up.

Cyndaquils are love.

I always pictured her getting a Torchic, if only for the eventual sight of Blaziken being her majestic fiery Knight In Flame Armor, giving her support and defending her from danger, with Hanako having gotten over her fear with regards to her Blaziken and formed a strong bond to the point of enabling Mega Evolution...

Hanako: He's kind of scary...
Hisao: You know, if he's making you uncomfortable I can always call him ba-
Hanako: (snuggling Cyndaquil) Nooooo...he's mine now...