"Of course there's more! Even though he's the same age as me, he's still so active!"
"Uh, I'm happy, and a little embarrassed, but thank you. Honestly, I'm glad you know who I am."
"I'm happy to meet a celebrity, too. I never thought I'd meet someone like you."
Serena hadn't expected to find the Champion and her strongest challenger while browsing clothes at a clothing store. With Cynthia standing right there, she had nearly burst into tears.
"I watched the League broadcast a few days ago and became a fan of both of you, so I couldn't help calling out to you."
"Oh, I'm so happy. Hikari, it looks like our battle left quite an impression."
"Hehe, I just fought with everything I had, but I'm glad. Thank you."
The conversation paused, and Cynthia asked about something that had caught her interest.
"Serena, do you enter contests?"
"Ah, yes. I see."
"I saw a Contest Ribbon on your bag, so I thought you might."
Indeed, Serena had a ribbon in her bag, one awarded to those who achieved outstanding results in contests. Seeing it, Cynthia had guessed that Serena was a contest performer, and she had been right.
"I see. You seem to know a lot about fashion."
"Yes, fashion has always been a hobby of mine!"
"This hat goes so well with this outfit! Thank you. Can I call you Serena?"
"Of course! I'll call you Hikari, too!"
"Yes! Thank you, Serena!"
Cynthia smiled as she watched the two girls become friends so quickly. Hikari then remembered the conversation they had been having and continued.
"Isn't that why you're entering contests, Serena? Maybe that's why you came to the Sinnoh Region?"
"Yes. I heard that Miss Dahlia would be entering a contest in Yosu City in the Sinnoh