Jubilife Breeding Center, battle arena.
Before their special training began, Li Wei thought of an important question.
"Oh, right. Have you registered yet?"
Entering an official Pokémon Contest required registering a day in advance.
First-time entrants in particular had to register using their Pokédex.
Dawn nodded. "Yes, we have!"
Dawn had also received a beginner's Ribbon case, Ball Capsules, and stickers.
A Pokémon's performance began the moment it emerged from its Poké Ball, so it needed an entrance routine, too.
The Ball Capsules and stickers provided dazzling special effects for that entrance.
With a reminder from Brock, Dawn had registered before coming to the Breeding Center.
After all, Ash had nearly made a fool of himself at the Indigo Plateau Conference and been sent packing before he could even compete.
That was why Brock usually made a point of reminding everyone.
Ash suggested putting Dawn through some battle training, but that was part of the second round.
Li Wei promptly vetoed it.
Dawn had already fitted her Ball Capsules and applied the stickers.
Even though he lived in the Pokémon world, Li Wei still couldn't help wondering how on earth these things were made.
Just sticking on these special-effect stickers gave a Pokémon a dazzling entrance.
Li Wei had bought some as well, for Diancie.
But Li Wei had no intention of competing this time.
If he entered, Dawn wouldn't stand a chance.
Entering Diancie in the Jubilife Contest would practically be cheating.
As long as Li Wei made it through to the second round, no one there could possibly stop him...
Because sheer power could crush all opposition and work miracles.
One Diamond Storm, and it would be time to cart them off and bring on the next opponent.
With Li Wei and Diancie's abilities, failing to reach the