Hu Bin looked down at Torchic, who was raring to show off, and instructed, "Torchic, go easy on them later. We'll want to eat at this restaurant again, so don't hit them too hard!"
Torchic nodded very reluctantly.
"Chamo!" That's no fun at all! Are opponents these days really that fragile?
The host announced, "Contestant Hu Bin and his partner, Torchic, are ready! Does anyone want to challenge them?"
The customers were thrilled. Who would have thought they'd get to watch a Pokémon battle just by coming out for a meal? This was well worth it!
A bespectacled young man with a scholarly appearance raised his hand and shouted, "I'll challenge him!"
Everyone's eyes immediately turned toward the scholarly young man, and he swelled with pride. Being the center of attention feels fantastic! Once I crush that Pokémon Trainer up there, I'll shine even brighter.
The young man had come to eat with his girlfriend. After he raised his hand, she gazed at him in admiration, making him even more smug. With a Poké Ball in hand, he strode confidently onto the stage.
The host said nothing. Instead, he observed a moment of silence for the suffering this young man was about to endure.
Once the young man reached the stage, his girlfriend started shouting wildly, "You've got this, honey!"
He waved to his girlfriend and said, "Wait for me! This'll be over in no time!"
Hu Bin and Torchic were not happy about that. Is this guy really that confident? He'll finish us in no time? Hah. You're in for it now!
Expressionless, Hu Bin told Torchic, "Go all out. Finish him off straight away. He's way too arrogant! Show him how cruel the real world can be!"
Torchic was furious too. After hearing Hu Bin's words, Torchic nodded