Gary and the others led The Screaming Band down to the first basement level.
There was a professional training facility here that could temporarily serve as a battlefield.
Gary and the others had barely entered before the spectator stands filled up.
Not only that, most of the spectators were holding reporters' cameras with lenses of every size.
"Motherfucker! Why are there so many reporters?!" The Screaming Band's guitarist exclaimed.
"You really haven't seen much, meow. This is Goldenrod City's Radio Tower, meow. We might be short on other things, but never reporters~" Meowth rolled his eyes.
"Oh, oh~" The guitarist nodded, then looked shocked. "Meowth! It talked?!"
Ack~ One of them passed out.
Everyone turned around, and Meowth spread his paws helplessly. "Don't blame me, meow. He's just too easily surprised, meow."
Station Director Tuyuan also brought Touko to the sidelines to cheer Gary on in person.
"Go, Teacher Oak!" Touko shouted excitedly from the sidelines, whipping the towel in her hand through the air...
Station Director Tuyuan stuck out his big belly and patted Gary on the shoulder. "Teacher Oak, don't hold back. I'll cover all the damage.
"I refuse to believe a few kids can bully you on my turf here at the Radio Tower!
"Don't worry. If you win, I'll put you in the headlines. If you lose, I'll smear them all over the headlines!"
"Ahem, there's no need. I won't lose." Touched, Gary waved a hand.
This station director was worth knowing. When he had paid commenters at his disposal, he really wasn't afraid to use them.
A little thought made it obvious. During working hours, how could so many reporters and staff members possibly come watch the match without the director's approval?
Piers was stuck riding the tiger now, too. With things turning out this