The Female Version of Ash

"Congratulations on winning the Slateport Contest. Here's your Slateport Ribbon Medal."

On the simple awards platform,

Baimu received the green Ribbon Medal from Patestan.

The deputy director of the Contest Affairs Bureau smiled broadly. "I look forward to your next performance."

"Keep up the good work!"

Yanase winked his right eye at him, unleashing a wave of handsome-guy charm.

"Chansey's performance truly moved me. I could see its caring heart in its expression. What a wonderful Pokémon!"

Miss Joy still seemed captivated by Chansey.

Baimu thanked them with a smile, tied the new Ribbon Medal onto Mawile's head, then waved and bowed with her to the cheering crowd.

And with that, the Slateport Contest came to a satisfying close.

He needed three more medals to qualify for the Grand Festival.

Back in the waiting room,

Dawn had already changed. When she saw him, she smiled. "Congratulations on your second Ribbon Medal! Want to celebrate with a big dinner tonight?"

"Definitely, but going out right now would be risky."

Baimu showed her a photo he had taken after circling past the main entrance. The crowd was packed tight, and quite a few people wore suits. "Those are probably talent agents, right? I'm not great at dealing with them."

"Oh, I think I've run into them too, but I turned them all down."

Dawn thought for a moment, then stuck out her tongue. "I'm not interested in becoming a celebrity, though acting does sound kind of fun."

"Let's wait a bit, anyway."

"How about I draw them away for you?"

"No need. Besides, how would you get away?"

"Don't worry about it!"

Miss Don't Worry looked ready to take care of everything.

Just then, a voice came from nearby.

"Need me to give you a ride?"

They turned and saw Mira, who