svetikya Chapter 477: On the Eve of the Finals
Chapter 477: On the Eve of the Finals
Chapter 477 On the Eve of the Finals
Snowflakes gently drifted down under the night sky of Chefven, draping the streets, buildings, and trees in a layer of pure white gauze.
The first day of the second round of auditions for the grand celebration had just ended, and the whole city was still immersed in the exciting atmosphere of the competition, but the hotel rooms were unusually quiet.
Xiao Guang stood by the balcony railing, holding a cup of hot cocoa, gazing at the snow scene outside the window.
Under the streetlights, the snowflakes fell like tiny starlight, fluttering down onto the earth.
The city of Chefeng was covered in snow, the outlines of its skyscrapers appearing and disappearing in the night, and the magnificent stadium in the distance was brightly lit, like a huge crystal palace.
Xiao Gang brewed a special blend of herbal tea indoors and then carried a plate full of snacks to the balcony.
Cherry pudding, candied berries, and some baked cookies.
Hopefully, these little desserts will make Xiaoguang feel more at ease.
"The finals are tomorrow, are you nervous?" Xiao Gang placed the snacks on the small round table on the balcony and poured himself a cup of tea.
"It would be a lie to say I'm not nervous." Xiao Guang took a small sip of the hot cocoa in his hand, the warm liquid flowing down his throat and relieving some of the chill. "But more than anything, I'm looking forward to it."
"Pikachu!" Pikachu perched on the balcony railing, wagging its tail excitedly, its eyes filled with anticipation as it looked at Xiaogang, clearly hungry.
Just as Xiao Gang agreed to prepare a midnight snack for Pikachu, Xiao Zhi followed him to the balcony, holding a stack of papers and a notebook, looking focused.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Ash placed the documents in his hand on the table. "Here is the information about Kenjiro that has already been released. But I really didn't expect that you, Dawn, would want to know so much about your opponent before the battle."
"There's no way around it, since all the information I have about the Pokémon has been completely made public. Kengo is also using that information to guess which Pokémon I'll use in tomorrow's battle, so I definitely need to be prepared!"
Xiao Guang spread his hands, looking somewhat helpless.
If possible, Xiao Guang still prefers to improvise on stage; that would be much more fun. (Saving brain cells)
However, this competition is of utmost importance, so it's best to make thorough preparations before setting off.
Then, as if realizing something, Xiao Guang raised his eyebrows, puffed out his cheeks, and said with some dissatisfaction, "I feel like you were mocking me when you said that, Xiao Zhi?"
"It's clearly a compliment."
"ridicule!"
"Praise!"
Xiao Guang: "......"
Seeing that Ash's expression remained unchanged, Dawn finally withdrew her suspicious gaze.
Xiao Gang handed the hot tea to Xiao Zhi: "Alright, don't stand there, sit down, have some tea, and chat while we eat."
The three sat around a round table on the balcony, with the snowy nightscape as their backdrop.
Ash spread the match schedule out on the table and pointed to the matchups.
"First up is tomorrow's first match against Kenjiro." Ash's tone suddenly turned serious, looking every bit like an analyst.
“If nothing unexpected happens, Kengo’s Emerald will definitely be on the field.” Ash pointed to the information about Kengo’s Emerald on the paper and said, “After all, Emerald is Kengo’s ace, and Kengo seems to really want to defeat you on the stage of the big festival, so he will most likely send out his ace.”
Xiao Guang pondered for a moment, then took a bite of the candied fruit in her hand. The sweet taste relaxed her a little.
She thought for a moment, then gently stroked the Poké Ball on the table and said, "I've decided! My first Pokémon will be Pachirisu."
“Pachirisu? That’s definitely good.” Ash nodded. “Whether as a main attacker or a support, Pachirisu should be able to perform well in the match.”
"Furthermore... Kengo also has a Floatzel Pokémon. If Kengo actually sends out these two Pokémon in the match, Pachirisu's advantage will become even greater."
A good consideration.
Ash and Brock exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with relief.
“The problem is another Pokémon…” Dawn hesitated, her gaze lingering on the balcony floor.
Just then, a Poké Ball on the table began to shake violently. The next second, with a flash of red light, Piplup appeared in front of everyone.
Bogarman puffed out his chest proudly, as if to say, "Pick me! Pick me!"
"Bogaman wants to play," Hikaru said with a smile as he picked up the spirited Bogaman.
"Pogaga!" Pogaman struck a victorious pose.
The reason why Bogarman is so eager to show itself is probably because Hikari didn't send it out to fight during today's review, which made Bogarman a little worried about whether it would have a chance to appear.
Hikaru bent down and gently stroked Bogarman's head: "Do you really want to participate in tomorrow's competition?"
“Pogaga!” Pogaman nodded firmly, his eyes revealing a determination to fight.
Ash watched this scene thoughtfully: "While Piplup is a good choice, Dawn, are you sure you want to send it out in the first round?"
"Pogaga?"
Piplup looked at Ash with a puzzled expression.
Xiao Guang also fell into deep thought at the same time.
Although Piplup hasn't evolved yet and might not be the strongest member of her team, it is the most well-rounded member with no obvious weaknesses, making it a true all-rounder.
More importantly, Piplup was Dawn's first companion, and it has always tried its best to play the role of leader in the team. Although sometimes the other Pokémon have not fully accepted its status as the big brother, Dawn believes that one day Piplup will stand in front of them.
Just like Ash's Pikachu.
However, Hikaru, who didn't immediately agree to Pogaman's request, was also pondering this question.
"If Bogaman expends too much energy in the first match, he might indeed struggle in the later ones..."
Xiao Guang muttered to himself, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.
She will encounter more than just Kengo tomorrow morning; she may also meet Nozomi, Urara, Sweet Musashi Rina, and Mr. Hisashi later on.
Therefore, Pogaman should indeed conserve his stamina as much as possible.
A gentle night breeze swept across the balcony, carrying the crisp scent of snowflakes.
Ash took a sip of tea and waited quietly for Dawn to make a decision.
Coordinate the trainer's judgment.
This is also one of the tests that large-scale celebrations pose to trainers.
Can you make the right choices in a tight schedule? Can you anticipate your opponent's mindset?
This is where the Grand Tournament and the League Tournament differ in their open-card battles.
Finally, Hikari raised her head, her eyes shining with determination: "I've decided. Tomorrow I will send out Togekiss. Bogarman, just wait and see what a few more tough battles await you."
When Bogarman heard the decision, although it was a little disappointed that it could not participate in the first round, it still understood its importance. So it saluted Hikari, as if to express its confidence in victory.
tomorrow.
It's the last day.
Wow, that's fast.
As Xiao Guang savored the hot cocoa in his hand, his thoughts drifted to tomorrow.
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