The exhilarating opening ceremony reached its climax after Young Master Mao played his theme song.
Just as everyone thought the ceremony would move on to the speeches, and some people were getting up to use the restroom and buy an ice pop along the way, Young Master Mao started stirring things up.
Young Master Mao put down his guitar, rushed over to the drum kit, and kicked Golduck square in the rear. "That's for switching to heavy metal! Having fun now?"
Golduck clutched his rear and raised a hand in surrender...
Hahaha! Good-natured laughter swept through the stands.
Then Young Master Mao picked up his guitar and gripped the microphone. "That last one didn't count! Today's opening special is buy one, get one free!
"Phoenix Nirvana! This one's for all of you!"
Snap! He snapped the fingers of his right hand, and the spotlights went out.
Boom! A flare of fire lit up the stage! It was Gary's Charizard and Lorelei's Gyarados!
Amid the audience's gasps, the red and blue figures blasted fire and water straight at each other! The battle had begun!
"There's another warm-up performance?"
"Whoa, that woman is Lorelei of the Elite Four!"
"Young Master Mao is awesome!"
"Is he going to beat up an Elite Four member for our entertainment?"
"Heh, a domestic abuser..."
"Throw that last guy out!"
An uproar swept through the stands as the spectators whispered among themselves. They hadn't expected a special guest!
"Here we go!" Lorelei tossed her long burgundy hair behind her with dashing flair.
Gary nodded in understanding as the music moved into its main melody.
Vrrm! Amid the guitar's hum, Charizard curled his lips. It's just a performance. Go easy on me, okay?
Lorelei's Gyarados immediately reared up. "Roar!" (No way! Young Master Mao said to listen, watch,