After a simple lunch, the three returned to their room and went straight for a nap instead of playing games.
After all, their first team match was that afternoon. Although they were not worried about whether they could win, it was still better to rest and conserve their strength, because the opponents they were watching would also be competing. That afternoon would be the best opportunity to observe them.
By 2:30 p.m., the competitors from the various high schools had arrived at the Sports Center. Fighting spirit flashed in everyone's eyes; they all wanted to win their first match.
After all, this was a knockout tournament. Getting sent home in the first round would make them a laughingstock.
"Everyone here? Let's discuss who we're sending out." Teacher Zhou looked at the seven of them. "There's no need to worry too much about the first match. Our opponents clearly aren't as strong as us."
"Teacher, I want to lead the charge!" Bai Yun was the first to raise his hand.
"I want to go too!" Lin Lin hurriedly added. "Pachirisu hasn't fought in ages and has had a particularly strong urge to battle lately."
"Then we still need one more. Who else wants to go?" Teacher Zhou looked around, and Qin Rourou timidly raised her hand. "I... I'd like to try."
"Sure. That gives us our three." Teacher Zhou nodded. "Here are the specific rules. The three of you must register the Pokémon you'll be using beforehand, but you can change the order you send them out however you like. At first, each win is worth one point. The team melee after the three battles is worth three points. Just do your best to defeat your opponents."
Although the Sports Center was large, once the Team Competition began, the area