Geeta's Acting Lessons

Are you sure you want to reveal your whole hand to each other during rehearsal?

I don't mind.

This way, we can better understand how each other battles.

It'll help us bring out our true selves and make for a better performance.

I've been waiting for this moment, Geeta. We can finally face each other!

So have I, Diantha. I've been wanting a serious battle against you!

All right. Without further ado... Shall we?

Let's begin!

Whoa! They're evenly matched!

For now, yes.

I can't foresee how this battle will end, even with my psychic powers.

Amazing, Diantha! You're even better than people say!

*chuckle* So are you, Geeta!

Oh dear! I think we're in trouble!

Let's give it our all, too!

Gardevoir! Time to Mega...

Wait!

Oh?

You'll want to hold off on that, my dear.

Wouldn't it be better to save that for the Arceus Cup?

I suppose you have a point.

Then let's save the deciding moment for the Arceus Cup.

Of course! My apologies. I got carried away!

Geeta...

You may have almost defeated me today, but on the day of our performance, I won't let that happen!

At the Arceus Cup, I'll give you everything I've got!

Such conviction. I look forward to it.

I too will keep polishing my and Glimmora's shine.

Although...perhaps I should focus on my acting first.

I'm sure I have much to learn, so don't hold back on critique.

I like your grit! Then without further ado, let's begin!

First, I'd like you to try this role. Get into character and act out what they're feeling.

Understood. How about...

No, no. Not even close.

Acting isn't just about imitating speech patterns.

I see... Acting is indeed difficult to grasp.

I didn't expect to get it on the first try, but to be this incompetent...

What do you want to do? If you're gonna throw in the towel, now's the time.

Your partner seems quite worried about you.

Don't worry, Glimmora.

New challenges are fun. We'll figure it out together.

Oh-ho. Not a quitter, eh? Color me impressed.

That makes you and Diantha similar.

You think I'm like Diantha?

That child has played many roles in her acting career, I hear.

Acting is a demanding profession. As we age, our roles and expectations of us change too.

But apparently, she's never considered that a burden. In fact, she welcomes the challenge.

Do you think that's the secret to her strength?

I suppose so. Pokémon battles are also constantly changing.

She's strong because she can adapt.

No matter what happens onstage, she enjoys herself and just rolls with it.

That's what we call improvising.

Is that...a good thing? Wouldn't that change the story?

In the world of theater, sticking to the script isn't the only way to act.

Some actors are highly respected for their ability to improvise.

I see...

Perhaps you'd be better off putting yourself into the role, rather than purely acting it out.

Take the role you've been given and make it your own!

Make it my own?

Thank you. I'll try that.