After that match, Yong felt even more mentally exhausted. He had barely noticed it during the battle, but the moment he relaxed, his head grew heavy again.
And so, having only watched A Kun and Heross step onto the field, Yong felt his eyelids grow heavier and heavier until he fell asleep in his chair in the lounge...
Rocking back and forth...
Huh? Who's shaking me?
He opened his eyes groggily and found A Kun looking at him with a frown.
"You've got it easy, don't you? Sleeping without a care in the world?"
Yong gave a wry smile. Not knowing how to explain, he looked around, saw that he was still in the lounge, and asked,
"Finished your match? How did it go?"
"Hmph!"
A Kun stood up and said grimly,
"Looks like our battle will have to wait..."
He lost?
Yong shook his head helplessly. After his rest, much of his exhaustion had eased, and his mood lifted.
"I accidentally fell asleep. So, it's me against Heross next? Anything I should watch out for?"
A Kun stared at him in silence until Yong began to feel awkward. Only then did he finally speak.
"Your arrogance will cost you!"
"..."
"Hmph!"
A Kun snorted, turned, and walked away.
Yong scratched his head.
Should I explain?
"Oh, right! When does the match start?"
"...Three thirty this afternoon!"
Oh! That's fine, then. There's still time. I can sleep a little longer...
"Dear spectators!!!"
The announcer's excited cries rang throughout the Central Stadium.
"Welcome back to the Ever Grande Conference! After three days of fierce battles, this tournament has finally reached its closing stage! Two outstanding Pokémon Trainers have distinguished themselves among hundreds of competitors and earned their places in the finals! Let's hear it for them!!!"
The spectators applauded