That unwillingness to accept defeat, that refusal to give in, was a good thing. It could take her further along her competitive path in the future.
But she couldn't be too hard on herself, either.
Lopunny had been Lilligant's assistant for four months at most.
Reaching the standard for a T3 final with so little practice was simply too difficult, especially since the winter and spring seasons had the fiercest competition because of the holidays.
Gradually, with comfort from Shen Qi and Lilligant, Lopunny recovered and went to browse the night market with Chansey. Florges was still doing business that evening.
With the Winter Race festivities over, they would have to wait another three or four months for Celadon City's Spring Race to see this much customer traffic again.
Lilligant also gave Shen Qi great comfort.
She had grown from the one who needed comforting during the Autumn Race into someone who could comfort Lopunny and face defeat rationally.
Even though she hadn't advanced, Sayaka would probably be very happy to hear about Lilligant's growth.
The only thing that frustrated Lilligant was...
Those awful Lurantis Sisters. They were just too awful!
With only Dodo left in the room watching television, Lilligant nestled against Shen Qi and started muttering.
Having once belonged to Rich Girl as well, and now also driving a Flower Crown in the Winter Race, Lilligant couldn't help comparing herself to them.
In terms of raw ability, the Lurantis Sisters really were much stronger, and their Rose-Red Flower Crown had better modifications too. They had placed third and advanced to the final.
Advancing was one thing, but the Lurantis Sisters had deliberately come over to provoke Lilligant.
Though it had only happened once, that was enough to leave Lilligant frustrated...
*Ugh, next year, the year after... whenever it