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Chapter 73: Contest 2

John followed closely behind Adam, wearing his most professional smile. When he glanced over at the fan who had just shouted that she wanted to "give him a monkey," his expression froze—best to avoid that one, he thought. That sounded like trouble waiting to happen.

As he took his seat at the judges' table, the other three judges greeted him with enthusiasm. John responded politely, taking his place. Suddenly, fireworks burst from the center of the venue, bright flashes illuminating the sky above, and colorful flames shot up from behind his seat, startling him.

"What's going on?!"

The fireworks subsided, and the host's voice filled the arena. "Welcome, everyone, to the very first Beauty Contest in Seaside City!"

The hosts—a man and a woman, both dressed sharply in formal attire—stood center stage, setting the scene for the day's event.

"Since Pokémon appeared just a few months ago, they've captured everyone's hearts in record time. Following the Pokémon battle tournaments in Seaside City and other cities, and with a national tournament on the horizon, today we celebrate a new facet of Pokémon's charm with this Beauty Contest!" the male host announced with excitement, rallying the local crowd, who cheered in response.

After he finished, the female host took over. With a mischievous look, she turned her gaze to John, a glint in her eye that filled him with a sudden sense of foreboding.

"Actually, I've heard an interesting rumor," she began. "This Beauty Contest was the brainchild of Mr. John, the designer of Pokémon! So today, we have him here as a special guest. Let's give him a warm welcome and hear what he has to say about Pokémon!"

The applause roared to life as the crowd cheered and shouted for John to speak.

"So it was John who came up with the idea! I should have entered!" someone shouted.

"John is the best!"

"John, when's the next Pokémon update?!"

"John, marry me! I want to be your sister-in-law!"

John managed to keep his smile intact but shot a look at Adam, who sat beside him, his eyes communicating pure exasperation. "You didn't tell me I'd be giving a speech?"

Adam straightened, trying to look innocent. "Ahem, I didn't know either," he said, though the slight flicker in his eyes betrayed him.

John sighed. With all eyes on him, there was no backing out now. Rising from his seat, he cleared his throat and took hold of the microphone.

"Ahem, well… honestly, I expected Pokémon to be where it is today," he said. "Because really, who wouldn't love them? They're adorable, they're powerful… and well, they're profitable!" he joked, getting laughs and cheers from the audience.

"They're so cute!" someone yelled.

"And cool!" another shouted.

"Isn't it fun to battle?" John asked, playing to the crowd.

"Yeah!"

"Of course!"

"And," he added with a grin, "don't they make you some money?"

The audience laughed and cheered. Just as John was about to sit back down, he spotted Adam trying to hide a smile beside him. An idea struck him, and he straightened back up, a mischievous glint in his eye.

"My dear brother here," he began, gesturing to Adam, "has been working tirelessly ever since Pokémon's launch, so much that he hasn't even had a chance to find someone special! My parents have been so worried about it. I figured I might as well help him out a bit today."

The crowd buzzed with excitement.

"So, if any of you are interested, feel free to send your information to this email address!" John rattled off a fake email with a wink, setting the crowd roaring with laughter and cheers.

"What a legend!" someone shouted.

"This is peak John! Helping his brother find love!"

"Is John giving out free stuff again?!"

"Only John could make matchmaking look like a gift!"

Security guards in the crowd couldn't help but grin as they kept a close eye on the fans shouting for John's attention.

John took his seat again, hiding a smirk as Adam's previously calm expression turned to mild horror.

The hosts, momentarily thrown by the unexpected turn of events, quickly composed themselves, and the female host continued. "Alright, everyone, let's get back to the contest! This is Seaside City's first-ever Beauty Contest. Here are the rules…"

For the next hour, the hosts explained the contest's structure, scoring guidelines, and various categories. John, only half listening, watched the crowd and observed Adam trying to recover his composure.

Finally, the excitement shifted to the center stage.

"Now, let's welcome our first contestant, Riley!" announced the host. "A player from Little Mist Mountain, who has chosen the central stage!"

John perked up. He hadn't realized the center stage was available for performances, expecting players to stick to the smaller side stages.

From the entrance emerged a young man, about 1.8 meters tall, with short black hair and a muscular build. He was accompanied by a Machoke, equally buff and ready for action.

"Begin your performance!" the host called.

Riley looked nervous, his voice shaky as he gave his Pokémon its first command. "Uh… Machoke, use Bulk Up!"

Machoke struck a pose, flexing its muscles, which seemed to grow even larger as it powered up on stage. Riley, not wanting to be left behind, struck a pose beside his Machoke, matching its flex in a comedic yet impressive display.

One person, one Pokémon, flexing and posing under the stage lights—it was a unique start to the Beauty Contest, and the crowd couldn't get enough of it.

A/N: Thanks for reading, donate some power stones for extra chapters.

Also check out my Patreon if you want extra chapters up to chapter 110: Patreon.com/AncestorX

Enjoy ✌️.


Chapter 74: Contest 3

"This Machoke has been well-trained and shows excellent physical condition," commented one of the breeders seated next to John, nodding approvingly.

"Agreed, its physique is balanced and strong," added another. "It's clear that Riley and Machoke have a solid partnership."

The third judge chimed in, noting the pair's confident presence on stage. John smirked slightly. Although Adam had tricked him into this public appearance, he couldn't help but respect his brother's professionalism. Despite being put on the spot, Adam was giving his full attention, observing carefully without jumping to conclusions.

"Machoke, keep flexing!" Riley called out enthusiastically.

"This has a bit of the 'Beauty Contest' flair," John commented with a chuckle. The Beauty Contest's focus was to showcase each Pokémon's unique charm, whether through graceful moves, powerful displays, or even playful antics. Machoke and Riley had certainly chosen the "strong and rugged" approach, which, while different, was entertaining.

On stage, Riley's nerves gradually faded as he and Machoke posed in unison. The audience watched, captivated by their performance, applauding warmly as they finished.

"Amazing job," John thought, smiling as Riley and Machoke stood side-by-side, waiting for the judges' scores.

The first breeder held up a board displaying a "9."

The next two judges followed suit, each holding up "8" for their scores. In the Beauty Contest's ten-point scoring system, two eights and a nine were solid scores, especially for a performance that relied on physical displays rather than traditional "beauty."

John glanced at Adam, who waited for his reaction. Knowing his score carried weight, John decided to be constructive. Holding up his own board with an "8," he explained, "You've captured the spirit of a Beauty Contest by showing off Machoke's strength, and that's commendable. Machoke's physique is a big part of its appeal, and you've highlighted that well."

Riley beamed, clearly thrilled to hear praise from John.

"But," John continued, "when you're performing, the moves matter too. Bodybuilding is great for Machoke, but it can get repetitive. Adding a few more moves, or even gymnastic elements, might bring the performance to the next level."

Riley looked star-struck as he nodded eagerly. "Thank you, John! I'll definitely work on that with Machoke!"

Adam raised his own board with an "8," bringing Riley's score to a respectable 41. The audience applauded, and whispers of admiration spread through the crowd.

"Did you hear John's advice? He's so insightful!"

"John's right—adding some gymnastic moves would really make Machoke shine!"

"Genius! And using Machoke for gymnastics? That would be incredible!"

The host reappeared on stage as Riley moved to the waiting area. "Alright, everyone, now it's your turn to vote! Each contestant receives additional points based on their ranking in the audience vote, with up to 10 extra points up for grabs!"

Once the audience cast their votes, Riley left the stage, and the host announced the next performer. "Up next is Contestant No. 2, Yuna from Tassel City. She'll also be performing on the main stage!"

John looked toward the end of the aisle, and out walked a young woman with chestnut-colored hair in a stylish bob that framed her delicate features. She wore a pale pink dress that reached her knees, and at her side trotted a surprisingly familiar Pokémon.

"Wait… is that a dressed-up Pikachu?" John blinked in surprise.

Indeed, Yuna's companion was a Pikachu dressed in a pink skirt that matched her own, complete with a bow tied around its ears and chest. According to game settings, costume Pikachu could learn exclusive moves based on their outfits. John took a closer look, noting the Pikachu's outfit matched the "Idol Pikachu" style.

"If I'm right, it should know the move Draining Kiss," he thought, recalling that Idol Pikachu could learn Fairy-type moves, something quite rare in the game so far.

Beside him, Adam noticed his surprise and leaned in. "Is something wrong? Is Pikachu not allowed to wear clothes?"

"No, no," John replied, shaking his head with a grin. "It's just a nice surprise."

Adam looked a bit puzzled but turned his attention back to the stage. Yuna was already starting her performance.

"Pikachu, dance!" she called out, her voice steady and confident. Compared to Riley, she didn't seem nervous at all, and she directed her Pikachu with a bright smile.

"Pika-pika!" Pikachu chirped, shuffling side to side with its tiny paws raised, performing an adorable little dance.

"Is that… Butterfly Dance?" John's eyebrows rose in amazement. This Pikachu was using Butterfly Dance (Quiver dance), a move that typically boosted special stats and wasn't in Pikachu's standard moveset. Clearly, Yuna's Pikachu had remarkable potential.

With each dance move, Pikachu's speed and agility seemed to improve, its tiny frame exuding more energy and charm. The audience was mesmerized, and Yuna's poise added to the display. She stood by with a warm smile, her gentle guidance making it clear how well she'd trained Pikachu.

John couldn't help but chuckle. "This is leagues above the muscle flexing from before," he thought, amused. Pikachu had danced through Butterfly Dance several times now, significantly boosting its performance stats.

Finally, Yuna nodded to her Pokémon. "Alright, Pikachu, finish with a Draining Kiss!"

"Pika-pika~" Pikachu chimed, blowing an affectionate kiss towards the audience, charming them with the playful Fairy-type move.

The crowd erupted in cheers, captivated by the idol-like Pikachu and its enchanting finale.

"That was so cute!"

"I can't take it! Pikachu's just too adorable!"

"I'm buying a Pikachu, no question!"

John couldn't help but stifle a laugh. He knew the fans would be even more charmed if they realized the truth: this Pikachu was male, a "master of disguise" wearing a cute pink outfit. Its tail gave it away, the straight edge signaling it was a male Pokémon.

As the performance ended, Pikachu struck one final pose with a wink, adding the perfect closing touch. The audience roared with excitement, their enthusiasm clear.

Once Yuna and her Pikachu took a bow, John prepared his score. He was impressed and knew that Pikachu's costume and skills added an extra layer of creativity.

A/N: Thanks for reading, donate some power stones for extra chapters.

Also check out my Patreon if you want extra chapters up to chapter 110: Patreon.com/AncestorX

Enjoy ✌️.


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