"The three-day Wallace Cup Pokémon Contest here on the shores of Lake Valor has finally reached its final match! Now, let's welcome our two finalists! On this side, Miss May, and on the other, Mr. Liu Yuan! Miss May comes from Petalburg City in the Hoenn Region, while Mr. Liu Yuan hails from Saffron City in Kanto. And as it happens, both are currently traveling through the Johto Region, working toward its Grand Festival!" Bai An introduced them to the audience before the Final Round began.
"It's finally time for the ultimate showdown. May lost to Liu Yuan at the last Kanto Grand Festival. I wonder what kind of spectacular battle they'll give us this time!" Since this was the last match, the contestants' waiting room had closed, and Liu Qing and the others had all gathered in the stands to watch together. Brock's anticipation struck a chord with Ash, Liu Qing, Dawn, and Zoey.
"I watched that match too. Liu Yuan's Leafeon and Mismagius, and May's Munchlax and Combusken, all performed perfectly!" Zoey's expression turned nostalgic as she spoke from the heart.
"All you Pokémon Contest fans, get fired up for the dance of these two beautiful, dashing Coordinators and their dazzling Pokémon! You two, show us a spectacular performance!" Wallace stood and declared with dramatic emphasis.
"Yes!" Liu Yuan and May answered together with a nod.
"The Wallace Cup Pokémon Contest Final Round has a five-minute time limit. Begin!" Bai An announced over the cheers of the audience.
"Glaceon, take the stage!" May threw her Poké Ball, and amid a swirling ring of confetti, Glaceon flipped stylishly onto the stage.
"Come on out, Milotic!" Liu Yuan threw his own Poké Ball moments later. As a ring of golden powdery light and a soft, rainbow-tinted golden glow spread outward,