A Dazzling New Stage: Part 1

Sabrina, Fantina, and me, a team made up entirely of Gym Leaders.

We've battled Elite Four members and some of the greatest Trainers in the world to make it this far.

Thanks to the two of you, my confidence is shining brighter than it ever has. I feel like we can take on anyone!

Round three is starting soon, and our opponent has already been chosen.

We're taking on the members of Scottie's team.

Ooh la la! Scottie's team! I've heard about them!

Their team is très fantastique! This ensures a marvelously fun battle!

I've heard about them, too. It seems they're quite strong.

I tried to look into the future to see the outcome of our battle with them. But for some reason, I was unable to see the results.

An unknowable future... We absolutely must not hold anything back in this battle.

Hmm...

What is it, Fantina?

You promised it beforehand, Sabrina! You promised to smile more with us!

That's right. The finals are an enormous stage with many spectators.

We don't have to explode with glamor, but... we've made it to the finals, don't you think we should at least give everyone a magnificent smile?

Something like that is...asking a lot from me.

I'm not a dancer or a model. I live in a very different world than the showy one you two live in.

Smiling is not something I'm used to.

But I've wanted to see your smile for such a long time.

Huh?

I've had such fun since I joined this team with you two. I've been smiling every day.

That's why I want you to smile, too, Sabrina!

Fantina...

Hee hee. Fantina and I are both performers. We have no trouble expressing what we feel.

That's why we'd like you to try it a little, too. When we win, I'd like to have the whole audience be captivated by our charm.

I suppose it wouldn't be very much like you two to be satisfied by a victory alone.

Hee hee, we'll get you to change soon enough, Sabrina. Before long...

you'll be smiling and showing your teeth like you were a Rattata!

Smiling like...a Rattata?

Oh my! What a terrible joke, Elesa. Effroyable.

... ... ...

Heh.

That was a bad joke.

Ooh la la! Sabrina smiled, non?

You must say more, Elesa! Speak more bad jokes, please!

Please keep Sabrina smiling forever!

Leave it to me. All right, this next one's a bit more complicated...

Please, no more. This is already too embarrassing.

You win, you two.

Hee hee. What a lovely smile! You'd make a good performer.

Say, Sabrina. You said you couldn't foresee the outcome of the next match, right?

Even so, I believe in us.

We'll win together and wear the biggest smiles together. We'll grasp that shining future.

A shining future...

However, today I saw that shine in Scottie's eyes...

I'm sure the next battle will put our bond and our connection with each other to the test.

Sabrina, Fantina!

We're going to utterly captivate everyone in that stadium with our next battle!

Our match will be starting soon! Ah, how it gets the heart beating, non?

I wasn't able to see the outcome of this battle, but I've got a feeling it's going to be very intense.

I'm certain that feeling is correct... I'm looking forward to a great battle with you and your team, Scottie.

Yeah! We'll have the hottest battle ever!

By the way, where's Elesa? Is she still getting ready?

Oui. Préparation has taken a bit longer than we would have liked, but she should be done soon...

Sorry for the wait.

Oh, and here she is.

Huh? Those clothes...

Oh goodness, Elesa. What lovely and elegant clothes you're wearing!

Wow, Elesa! Amazing! Too amazing even!

Hee hee. Thanks, you two.

This is my sygna suit. I wanted to face you in battle wearing this special outfit.

Teaming up with Sabrina and Fantina has really helped me polish my skills. I'm as versatile in battle as a Rotom now.

In this place, at this battle... I will be the focus of everyone's attention!

Wow, you're dazzling, Elesa. I feel like my head is spinning.

Keep it together, Rosa! Your eyes are turning into stars!

Hee hee. If you're so captivated with only this glimpse, you're in trouble. I'm only going to shine brighter from here on out.

You'll be okay, right, Scottie?

I thought so. I'm really looking forward to battling you.

Hee hee. I'm flattered, but you should get ready! I'm really looking forward to battling you.

Looks like it's about time to shine.

The curtain is rising! Two bright stars will clash! This will be the greatest...

That's right! It's time for the curtain to rise, but it's going to be our performance that everyone remembers!

Team Break?! What are they doing here?

Look how many there are! Where did they all come from?

Hehehe. It seems our surprise attack was a complete success. All thanks to that one.

All right, everyone! Today is our big day!

We're putting a stop to the PML right here!

They look like they might hurt the fans!

Elesa! We've...

I know.

I won't let them get away with hurting the people who've come to watch our Pokémon battle!

Scottie, we'll settle our battle later. For now, we've got to work together to get rid of these guys!

Team Break, we're going to send you packing with a single strike!