The lively, cheerful Chespin, the adorable Fennekin, and the cool, dashing Froakie!
The appearance of the three Pokémon fired up the Pokémon Trainers below the stage, making them determined to claim a place in the top three!
Chespin and Fennekin showed no fear of strangers at all, constantly waving their little paws in greeting. Only Froakie kept its eyes shut, refusing to acknowledge anyone and acting utterly aloof!
Seeing Froakie's aloof attitude, Hu Bin couldn't help chuckling. The resemblance was uncanny. Wasn't it just like his own Zeraora?
That cool, aloof look was downright cocky!
Zeraora had been sitting in a tree, snacking with everyone, when it suddenly sneezed.
"Achoo! Meow?" Why did I just sneeze? Who's talking behind my back?
Professor Sycamore spread his arms and said, "Competition is a wonderful thing. We'll soon see which of you can claim the top three spots. First place gets first pick of the Pokémon, second place chooses after the winner, and third place receives the remaining Pokémon! Now, I declare the race officially underway!"
The entire crowd erupted. Everyone already had a Pokémon they wanted, and to get their favorite, they would have to fight desperately for first place and the right to choose first!
In an instant, the atmosphere of the race grew tense!
Hu Bin naturally had his own choice in mind. That Froakie was right up his alley!
Once it evolves into Greninja, it'll be so cool and sleek. It might even achieve the bond phenomenon. Man, that would be perfect!
Hu Bin had originally entered this race just for fun, but with such tempting Pokémon on offer, things were different now. He felt that failing to place in the top three would be letting all of yesterday's practice go to waste!
After giving it some thought, he