Yeah, I am talking about main cast nicknames. It would have not been a stretch if Ash's Pikachu was nicknamed "Pika" for example. Although I can see why they do it, they want us to become accustomed to the Pokemon's real names. Marketing tricks.
Ah, okay. I'll have them call me D-Meister!
Ah, okay. I'll have them call me D-Meister!