How could the Masters Tournament be complete without professional commentator Teacher Yu?

Nothing happened over the next three days.

With the Masters Tournament's tight schedule, Cynthia stormed through five consecutive group-stage victories in those three days, sweeping her opponents to claim the first ticket to the Top Eight.

Before long, the fifth day arrived.

After a day of rest, Cynthia would face Drayden, the Dragon-type Gym Leader from Unova's Opelucid City, in today's Top Eight match.

So Qingyu could only make his way to the front-row spectator seats alone and quietly wait for the match to begin.

However...

"Why am I sitting next to you?" ×2

When Qingyu followed the seat number on his ticket and found a bristling blonde girl sitting to his right, he instinctively frowned.

Oh, crap. I almost forgot about this...

He and Caitlin had most likely both gotten their "friends and family tickets" from Cynthia, so consecutive seats were hardly a surprise.

If I'd known, I would've asked Chairwoman Geeta for a ticket.

Qingyu sighed, sat down, and casually took a Poké Ball out of his pocket.

With a click, the Poké Ball opened on its own, and Eevee immediately appeared in his arms.

Come forth, my anti-Caitlin weapon!

"Vee..."

Eevee poked its head out, seemingly full of curiosity about this unfamiliar setting.

People packed the stands, every seat above was occupied, and enthusiastic cheers rang out now and then. The atmosphere seemed electric.

Only when it turned toward Qingyu's side did it suddenly notice a vaguely familiar figure.

"Vee?"

I feel like I've met this pretty blonde lady before, but I can't quite remember...

Still, since she keeps staring at me and seems to be a little fan of mine, I'll give her a bit of fan service~

Eevee promptly winked at Caitlin and began putting its well-practiced cuteness on display.

Whether human or Pokémon, most