Trash Day

'''The group have little time to search for Matt, as they come under attack by some Garbagemon. Meanwhile, Matt tries to figure out just where he fits in.'''

Synopsis
Matt, who's been having trouble interacting with others in the group, leaves them quietly while they're busy praising T.K. for outsmarting Puppetmon. He settles down by a lake, where he tries to figure out what his problem is. Cherrymon, a wise Digimon working under Puppetmon, approaches Matt, and attempts to turn him against the rest of the group, much to Gabumon's objection, apparently revealing Tai to be the one preventing Matt from reaching his full potential. Meanwhile, the rest of the group have noticed Matt's disappearance, and come under attack by a group of Garbagemon led by Puppetmon. After a bit of a struggle, the Garbagemon appear to be beaten, and Puppetmon runs off in annoyance. During this, Kari hears a mysterious voice that no one else can hear. Back at the lake, Matt is still struggling to make a decision, and so Gabumon tells him that he will go along with him no matter what. Cherrymon reports back to Puppetmon, and warns him that they have something he doesn't. This causes Puppetmon to lash out in anger, destroying Cherrymon. Back in the forest, the last of the Garbagemon is attempting to suck the group into his garbage can, until MetalGarurumon appears to destroy him. Just when everybody tries to greet Matt, he challenges Tai and Agumon.

Digivolutions
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Quotes
"Come on, Kari! Don't you start losing it, too!"
 * —Tai doesn't hear the voice his little sister hears.

Cherrymon: "What? You mean you've never seen a talking tree?" Matt: "Not many."
 * —Matt and Gabumon are surprised to have been overheard by Cherrymon.

"I'm not gonna let him break up this team. We're gonna find him whether he wants us to or not."
 * —Tai is doing his best to be a good leader, but Matt's not making it easy for him.

"We're always walking around, searching for someone. I've never done so much walking in my life."
 * —Joe, just being himself.

"I must be nuts! I touched that stuff!"
 * —Mimi after her soon-to-be-infamous "Poop Grab Attack".

"I know it sounds pretty bogus, but... might as well look."
 * —Matt reluctantly gazes upon the face of his "rival" in the lake.

"Tai?! Come on! What kind of trick is this?!"
 * —Matt is shocked by what he sees in the water.

Cherrymon: "Behold the face of your rival!" Matt: "So you're saying... I have to fight Tai, is that it? [laughs] Nice try, foliage face! You had me going there! You'll have to do better than that!" Cherrymon: "I had nothing to do with it. The Lake of Truth reflects only what is in a person's heart, hence the name." Matt: "You gotta be kidding." Cherrymon: "Sorry, kid. It's never wrong." Matt: "That right? Well, I got news for you. It's off this time, way off!"
 * —Matt ' s having second thoughts about Cherrymon ' s words.

"That's a laugh. Wouldn't you know that my crest had to be the Crest of Friendship?"
 * —Matt ' s doesn't know what to think anymore.

Cherrymon: "Any second now, we'll hear the sounds of WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon locked in mortal combat." Puppetmon: "You're serious?" Cherrymon: "Oh, yeah. With any luck, they'll destroy each other. And with the two strongest Digimon out of the way, the rest will fall like rotten fruit." Puppetmon: "Mortal combat? This I gotta see! Let's go, what are we waiting for?" Cherrymon: "Wait a minute, we gotta be careful! The DigiDestined are strong - stronger than I suspected, and to underestimate them could be disasterous!" Puppetmon: "What?! Are you saying... I might lose? Cherrymon: ''"I'm only saying that I think you should take them seriously. There's something about them." Puppetmon: "Something? Hmmm. You mean like, something I might be missing?" [turns to glare at Cherrymon] Cherrymon: "Well, not... totally." Puppetmon: "I have everything I need to take care of you! Puppet Pummel!" [destroys Cherrymon] Cherrymon: "Oh, the horror!" Puppetmon: "Man, that kind of negative attitude really brings me down."''
 * -Puppetmon's pride makes him sure of victory, and woe betide anyone who says otherwise.

"What have you been eating out there in the forest? You wanna fight me?"
 * —Agumon can't believe he's being attacked by MetalGarurumon.

Sora: "This is insane! Matt, what's going on? Is this some kind of joke?" Tai: "Matt! I don't know what he's doing, but call him off! Now!" Matt: "No, Tai. I won't." Tai: "What did you say? You won't?!"
 * —Sora and Tai don't understand what's wrong with Matt.