Xia Chi and Nessa's wager on the final score of the match undoubtedly fired up the livestream.
[I vote for Xia Chi to call the shots. He actually looks out for the viewers!]
[Nessa's modeling show? Definitely want to see that. What? Lao Shui modeling women's clothes? Now I have to watch!]
[Nessa's so thoughtful. She knows my flight hasn't taken off yet!]
[Can they both lose? I want to see both forfeits!]
[Would Leon have to sweep Kukui 6-0? Or tie 6-6? Why do I feel like the first one's more likely?]
[He needs a score like 6-4 or 6-5 to win? Say no more. Xia Chi's in danger!]
[As a ten-year veteran of the Shui army, I can tell you that Lao Shui's expression is nine kinds of wrong out of ten!]
[Whatever. Nessa's runway show is a win, and Lao Shui's cross-dressing runway show is a jackpot!]
[Too many gay guys here. Scary.]
[.]
While the viewers joked around, the livestream's main feed switched to the Arena.
Under the spotlights, Leon's sponsor-covered cape snapped in the Arena's strong wind.
Across from him, the lightly dressed Professor Kukui adjusted his glasses, fighting spirit blazing in his eyes.
The head referee blew a whistle, and the battle began.
"Their leads are Rillaboom and Incineroar!"
Looking at the two powerful, fierce starter Pokémon on the enormous battlefield, Xia Chi clicked his tongue in admiration. "Classic. Absolutely classic!"
"Both Pokémon have been really popular lately, whether in the games or among real trainers choosing their starter Pokémon."
Once the battle began, Nessa became more talkative too. "At least among the trainers who've challenged the Hulbury Arena over the past six months, their numbers have skyrocketed. Especially Rillaboom."
She turned toward Xia Chi and asked with a teasing smile, "Any idea why