The next day, sunlight pierced through the light snow, scattering patches of light across the ground.
The Winter Snow Cup venue was already packed with voices and nonstop cheers!
"Welcome back to the Winter Snow Cup! Today, we'll be holding the rounds of 32 and 16. Our contestants will bring us even more exciting battles! Let's look forward to them together!"
The host's rousing words sent the atmosphere in the venue soaring once again!
"Now, let's welcome our first pair of contestants! Number 2, Xiao Yue from Rustboro City, versus number 22, Xiu He from Petalburg City!"
For the round of 32 and all subsequent rounds, opponents were decided by drawing lots. Contestants who drew the same letter were automatically paired up. Kong had drawn F, Yong had drawn G, and A Xing, the girl who had used Dragonair earlier, had drawn C!
As the two boys took the stage, the second day's competition officially began.
The battles were indeed more intense and exciting than the previous day's. Both sides traded blows, while the spectators in the stands watched with keen interest, following the host's commentary.
Yong and the other contestants who had advanced stayed in the preparation area, getting themselves ready while carefully studying the competitors on the big screen.
A gentle voice suddenly sounded beside Yong's ear.
"H... hello! I'm A Xing..."
He turned to find the girl whose Dragonair had stunned everyone yesterday-A Xing, from the mysterious Meteor Falls!
"Oh! Hello! I'm Yong, and this is Kong! Nice to meet you! Your Dragonair is amazing!"
Yong smiled and greeted the shy girl, who seemed like a completely different person off the stage.
Beside him, Kong also smiled and nodded.
"Hello! I... watched your matches yesterday. You were really impressive...!"
"Really?"
Kong spoke up in delight.
"You think