Tuesday, August 14. Light rain.
With the semifinals over, the final matchup for the Silver Conference was set.
Gary from Pallet Town vs. Dushe from Cherry Town.
A showdown between Kanto and Johto.
With the two regions merged, the people on each side naturally rallied behind the contestant representing their home region.
For a time, contestant Dushe from Cherry Town actually enjoyed a huge surge in popularity, showing signs of rivaling Gary.
There was no helping it. After all, Trainers might have no nationality, but they still had to have a place of origin...
With the tournament organizers building up the hype, the showdown between Gary and Dushe was described as a clash of titans.
Most people thought these two would probably fight all the way to a brutal 6-5 finish.
But what was Young Master Mao, one of the people everyone was discussing, doing right then?
Straightening the paper strips on his face, Young Master Mao looked excitedly at Togetic, Gengar, and Hitmonlee beside him.
"Rocket! Three of a kind with a single! Four of a kind with two! Hehehe~ Your heads spinning yet? One card left! Let's see how you beat me!"
Just as Young Master Mao was feeling thoroughly pleased with himself, Togetic gently tossed down four cards: four threes...
Then, a straight... no cards left...
Young Master Mao: (／_＼) This...
Gengar desperately covered his mouth. He couldn't laugh... the boss was about to cry...
Hitmonlee: (｡>∀
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