Ash and Co. are making their way towards Rustboro City. Ash had just won a battle against another trainer's Beedrill using his Pikachu

May: Two Trainers ending their battle with a warm handshake. Now, that's true sportsmanship.

Brock: Well, that's what Pokemon battling is really all about, friendship between Trainers.

Ash Ketchum: That's for sure. If you're not out making friends, what's the point?