I've Chased You for So Long

When Inferno struck Sceptile, Houndoom had more or less secured victory in this battle.

Several minutes later...

"Sceptile is incapacitated. Houndoom wins. Challenger, please Switch Pokemon!"

The referee announced loudly, meaning Ryoko had lost another Pokemon.

In this 6V6 All-out Battle, she only had her final Two Pokemon left. Torkoal had already appeared, so the last one would most likely be Haxorus.

Meanwhile, Sato still had Four Pokemon remaining. Both Houndoom and Cacturne, which had already battled, still possessed the strength to fight.

Strictly speaking, Cacturne was nearly uninjured. Under the repeated effects of Leech Seed and Drain Punch, it was even more energetic than from the beginning, with nowhere to vent its energy.

A red beam shot toward Sceptile. After Ryoko recalled it, she did not send out her next Pokemon for a while.

"Sato!" Ryoko suddenly shouted loudly.

"What is it?"

"I've chased after you for so long, but I never expected the gap between us to still be this wide!"

"Whoa!!!"

Before Sato could say anything, a wave of exclamations erupted from the stands. All kinds of mischievous looks turned toward Sato.

The referee was exceptionally understanding at this moment. He showed no intention of urging them along, instead looking back and forth between them with a gossiping expression.

Ryoko's face turned slightly red. She knew her words just now could easily be misunderstood, but if she did not say them now, she feared she would never get another chance.

"After this, I probably won't publicly participate in any more competitions. So in this battle, I'll give it everything I have and fight until the very last moment!"

"...All right."

Sato had wanted to ask Ryoko why, but after opening his mouth, he ultimately only nodded lightly.

In his previous life, Sato had never heard of anyone