The awards ceremony soon began. Liu Qing led the seven members of the Eastern Hemisphere team up to receive the gold trophy, while Xun Chaoze led Unova's seven members up to receive the silver trophy. Amid a sea of camera flashes, the Friendship Tournament finally drew to a close.
"Liu Qing, you won this time, but next time, I'll be the winner!" After the tournament ended, Xun Chaoze turned to Liu Qing, brimming with fighting spirit.
"I'll look forward to our next battle!" Liu Qing was just as eager.
"Heh, how about we have another showdown in a little while?" Xun Chaoze asked smugly.
"Another battle?" Liu Qing asked in surprise, looking utterly helpless and drained.
"You've got the wrong idea!" Xun Chaoze scoffed. "Now that the Friendship Tournament is over, all sixteen of us ought to get together again. Well? Do you dare challenge me to a drinking contest?"
"Why wouldn't I? I'll drink you under the table!" Liu Qing laughed.
"Everyone, we have to win our first battle after the Friendship Tournament! Let's drink everyone from the Eastern Hemisphere under the table!" Xun Chaoze turned and rallied Youxing and the other six.
"Yeah!" Azure Flame led the cheer, then looked at Zuo Jie and challenged him. "I admit I lost the match. But do you dare take me on in a drinking contest?"
"I can beat you at that too!" Zuo Jie refused to back down.
"You! Dare to take me on again and see who the real winner is?" Han Ye pointed at Youxing with a wicked grin.
"You think you can beat me?!" A bloodthirsty smile spread across Youxing's face too.
Once everyone had found an opponent, the group charged straight back to the hotel, returning to the private dining room where they had gathered on