Hearing Diantha's words, Seiya was left speechless.
What did she mean, trampling on a girl's dreams...? He had become a Pokémon, yet he could still somehow be a scumbag?
After the theme performance came the second round, the "Freestyle Performance." Besides Serena, Jessie, performing under the alias Musashi Wei, and Serena's rival Shauna had also advanced to the second round.
For the Freestyle Performance at this Poké Showdown Anistar Showcase, Performers had to send out two Pokémon and perform alongside them. Whoever received the most support from the audience would be crowned the winner.
After Jessie and Shauna had taken the stage in succession and earned good results, Serena stepped onto the stage with Braixen and Eevee.
As she entered, Eevee turned to glance toward the backstage area, her face filled with unease.
Little Eevee had always regarded Seiya as her idol and believed her brother could do anything.
But this time, she actually wanted to defeat her brother. To Little Eevee, that was simply impossible.
As Eevee's Trainer, Serena immediately noticed her state and comforted her. "It's okay, Eevee. Just do your best. Even if we can't beat Miss Diantha and her Eevee...
"If your brother sees how hard you've worked, I'm sure he'll recognize you too.
"And you won't be alone this time. Braixen and I will work hard together with you!"
"Braix~"
With Serena and Braixen's encouragement, Eevee finally pulled herself together. Amid Ash and the others' cheers, she followed Serena onto the stage.
"Braixen, use Flamethrower!"
"Eevee, use Swift!"
Under Serena's command, Braixen first pulled a twig from her tail and unleashed Flamethrower into the sky.
As the flames streaked through the air, Eevee's Swift shattered the pillar of fire.
When the moves collided, the glittering fragments of Swift and the sparks from Flamethrower reflected one