"Is this the Laverre Gym Leader?"
Ash and Lu Ze spoke at the same time, making Clemont, standing beside them, smile helplessly.
These two guys... why did they seem to need Bonnie's help more than I did?
Clemont rubbed his forehead, but neither Lu Ze nor Ash paid attention to him.
Their gazes were both fixed on Valerie atop the stage.
"Welcome, everyone, to my fashion show today!"
Valerie swept out an arm, a bright smile on her face and a gentle voice on her lips.
"All of our designs center around Pokémon, because I believe true beauty can only be found in nature!"
Valerie covered her mouth and smiled. "Besides, the clothes I design are at their most beautiful in battle!"
"What does that mean?"
Ash looked at Valerie onstage in confusion, but Lu Ze seemed to have thought of something and watched her curiously.
After speaking, the blonde girl in a kimono swept her gaze across the crowd.
The moment she saw Lu Ze, her eyes lit up.
What a handsome young man. He must look cool in battle too!
He would definitely make a wonderful sight standing alongside Lady Valerie.
With that thought, the blonde girl in the kimono leaned close to Valerie and said something.
Valerie's eyes brightened slightly as she looked at Lu Ze, and she immediately pointed at him.
"That gentleman over there, how about it?"
"Me?"
Lu Ze froze for a moment and turned to glance at Ash and the others.
Well, they were not really old enough to be called gentlemen either.
"That's right. Come on, please step up here."
Valerie's clothes were so loose that they completely covered her arms.
After waving her shield-like arm, Lu Ze nodded and stepped onto the stage.
He was not afraid at all of being