Manalo Stadium, Pokémon Center.
While the Alola League was underway,
Li Wei had no plans to leave the Alola Region.
It would only last a few days anyway.
Six days in total,
and he also had Master League matches to play at night.
Mostly, Li Wei wanted to spend time with Mallow, Lana, Kiawe, and the others. After all, he had played a part in their growth.
Once the League tournament ended,
it would be almost time for their vacation, and Li Wei planned to invite them to the Pokémon Theme Park for a few days.
Li Wei had mentioned the idea, and they were all very interested.
The next day.
Ash sent out Torracat and easily advanced to the top eight.
Next came the match between Guzma and Ilima.
The result surprised everyone: the little-known Guzma easily defeated Ilima.
Ilima had been the favorite to win after Ash,
yet he was knocked out in the top sixteen...
Hau sent out Alolan Raichu and defeated Principal Oak's Alolan Exeggutor.
Then came the fourth match of the day,
Mallow vs. Lana.
They had already agreed yesterday to leave no regrets.
But as she walked through the Competitor Tunnel,
Mallow still couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
She wouldn't have felt this way even against Ash, but her opponent was Lana.
Rachel, the live announcer, explained,
"They've known each other since childhood and are close friends who both attend the Pokémon School..."
"What kind of exciting battle will these two competitors show us? Let's find out!"
Olivia swept her right hand downward.
"Begin!"
"Tsareena has the type advantage..."
"And battling on land puts Primarina at a disadvantage, too."
"Tsareena, Magical Leaf!"
Mallow launched the first attack.
Tsareena fired dozens of Magical Leaves wreathed in green light from its palms, sending them hurtling