"All four matches in the second round of the second judging stage of the Pokémon Contest Grand Festival's Indigo League Conference have now concluded! Advancing to the third round are... these four contestants!" As Lilian spoke, pictures of May, Liu Yuan, Bing Ling, and Saori quickly appeared on the big screen. "Now, we'll randomly assign the matchups for tomorrow!"
At Lilian's words, the four pictures began flashing rapidly. With a beep, she looked at the big screen and immediately announced, "It's decided! Tomorrow's first match will be Liu Yuan against May, and the second will be Bing Ling against Saori! The exciting matches will continue, so please be sure to join us on time tomorrow!"
"The matchups are out!" Liu Yuan looked at the pairings displayed on the big screen in the contestants' waiting room, then turned to May. "May, let's both give it everything we've got tomorrow and have a match with no regrets as we fight for a place in the finals."
"Right!" May nodded, brimming with fighting spirit.
"Hey, Liu Qing!" As soon as they left the venue, they spotted Scott standing with Ash, Brock, and Max, waving in greeting.
"Mr. Scott?" Liu Qing paused in surprise, then walked over with Mili and Lusana.
"Liu Qing, I didn't expect you to be the person Mr. Scott was waiting for!" Ash said as he looked at Liu Qing, then turned his gaze to Mili.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce her. This is my mother!" Liu Qing said.
"Hello, ma'am!" Ash and the other two greeted her together.
"You must be Ash, Brock, and Max. I've heard my two sons mention you!" Mili said with a smile. She then looked at Scott and asked, "You're looking as prosperous as ever, Mr. Scott. Did you need Liu Qing for something?"