As his eyes landed on you, he smirked a bit and sauntered over to you.

“Well I suppose they’re letting anyone in now huh?” He jested. The rose he had in his fingers made its way into your hand as he smiled at you.

“Hm. I must say, even you manage to look radiant. It’s impressive.” He smirked, before sitting down next to you. The contest would be beginning soon and he looked at you with a fond glint in his eye

“So, tell me, what Pokemon are you going to use?”