After learning about tomorrow's matchups, Ash and his friends planned to pack up and head back. Natsuki's parents and Manying had already returned earlier. As for Ash, May, and Brock, they decided to wait together after May finished her interview and autograph signing. By now, May had gained a small amount of fame in Pokémon Contests and could actually be recognized while walking down the street.
"I'm so jealous. Come to think of it, I'm practically a League Conference champion myself—how come nobody ever asks for me?" Ash said with a hint of envy as he watched May enthusiastically posing for photos with her fans.
"It can't be helped. In Hoenn, Contests are way more popular than the League Conference. Even Champion Wallace is a renowned Top Coordinator," Natsuki said.
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