At Hall One of the Ever Grande Conference, every spectator craned their neck, eager to see what Pokémon had made Nurse Joy Chinatsu so confident!
"Hydreigon?"
"No, no, I'm guessing Metagross!"
"Why not Garchomp? A Trainer in the next hall has an incredibly strong Gible."
Cheren, Danshu, Ayaka, Dawn, and even Liangguang, who had just won his match and entered the hall, were curious. After all, when Chinatsu faced the Tyranitar that had taken down Wigglytuff in a single blow, she had asked,
"Can you beat her?"
What kind of Pokémon was she about to send out? What could possibly give her that much confidence?!
Then a very cute girl with blue twin-tails and a maid outfit hurried out of the entrance Passageway, holding up her skirt as she ran onto the Battle Arena...
The entire hall fell silent.
"Hm?" The adorable Blue-Haired Girl looked left and right, then broke into a delighted smile and ran toward Dian.
"..." Tyranitar watched the petite girl approach with a grave expression. She had quickly sensed the girl's identity and the powerful threat she posed.
But Tyranitar merely stared at her with dark eyes, unmoved. She was long past the days when she needed sounds, words, or expressions to bolster her confidence.
Her confidence had always come from her own strength!
No way. Dian's heart lurched. As the girl drew closer, a bitter feeling rose in him. "Lanlan..."
"Hey! Unauthorized people aren't allowed on the field!" The Referee frowned, his voice stern. Her cuteness did nothing to sway him.
He looked at the opposing Trainer. "Chinatsu, please send out your Pokémon. If you don't, I'll have to rule this a forfeit!"
"Referee, my Pokémon is already on the field." Chinatsu pointed. "Lanlan, this is a battle. You can go comfort him after