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The long anticipated [[Kanto Grand Festival]] is finally just moments away as our heroes stride towards the glorious city stationed below. Just over the hilltop, the marvelous city can be viewed from overhead. {{an|May}} runs ahead speeding down the hillside and racing ahead to meet the inevitable Grand Festival.

Inside of the city, lines form to begin registration for the festival and a woman resembling [[Jessie]] with a {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} perched atop her shoulder makes a brief broadcast while a news crew comprised of a {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{MTR}}, and a younger man. May makes her way towards the counter and presents her five Ribbons confirming her entry into the Contest. Trainers anticipate the Contest, preparing their Pokémon with utmost care. The young magenta-haired woman finally finishes the broadcast as Lilian approaches her and congratulates her on the effort and broadcast.  

Meanwhile, May places a call to her mother, who tells her that neither she nor Norman can make it to the Grand Festival, but they wish her luck and will watch her on TV. {{an|Aipom}} manages to locate {{Ash}} and scurries down towards the ground. As the telephone screen shuts off, a scream is heard in the distance while Aipom races across the floor collecting hats and apparel. The stack of hats continues to grow in size as Aipom walks towards Ash and turns slightly to the left causing the mountain of hats to fall down crashing onto Ash. While Ash manages to recover from the collision, Aipom hops over and grasps his hat escaping off into the distance. {{AP|Pikachu}} races after the escaping Aipom and manages to crash into a tree. [[Drew]] notices the chaos brewing in the lobby and directs {{TP|Drew|Roselia}} to assist in capturing Aipom. Roselia releases an assortment of red blossoms which surround and envelop Aipom as a young pink-haired woman has her {{p|Slowbro}} use its {{m|Psychic}} to move Aipom into Ash's arms. Ash removes his hat as Aipom escapes outside of the lobby doors. The young woman introduces herself as [[Solidad]] while Brock performs his usual romance ritual to attempt to entice the usual woman. Our heroes only sigh as Brock introduces himself taking part in the great profession of Pokémon breeding. However, Solidad easily turns down Brock's advances by saying that she needs to talk Drew right now (much to Brock's shock and dismay) and Ash, May, Max and Pikachu are shocked at how she was able to turn Brock down easily. Solidad notices Drew a few feet away standing with his Roselia. Solidad had defeated Drew in his first Contest. Drew exits the lobby as Solidad wishes May good luck in the Contest.

Night falls upon the land as our heroes are situated at table where many other Trainers enjoy drinks and concessions. Solidad explains to May that she had defeated Drew in his first Contest. [[Max]] holds an empty glass as a mysterious man collides with him and gives him a black rose to deliver to May and walks off into the distance. Max interrupts May and Solidad's conversation presenting the rose to May startling her. As May grabs the rose, it explodes leaving May in confusion. A new day arrives as [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] begins content preparations officially starting the Contest as magnificent fireworks explode overhead. A spotlight showers overhead of the golden festival trophy. The usual Contest judges are introduced with one judge being replaced by a slightly older woman resembling Lilian. The young magenta-haired woman with her news crew temporarily replaces Lilian shouting the mysterious phrase "Here we Go!".  

The crowd explodes as we ignite into the beginning of the festival with multiple rounds depicting a marvelous {{p|Rapidash}} spouting flames around its body and a {{p|Goldeen}} exploding from underneath a pool of water. Other contestants include a {{p|Venusaur}} using {{m|Frenzy Plant}} to score 77, a {{p|Tropius}} scoring 86, {{p|Pichu}} scoring 88 with an electrifying {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}} with its marvelous voice claiming a 83, {{p|Tyrogue}} claiming 91, and a devious {{p|Salamence}} claiming a marvelous 93.  

May's turn finally arrives as she explodes onto the stage and sends out her {{TP|May|Combusken}}. May throws the usual {{wp|frisbee}} as Combusken blazes towards the rotating object and propels into the air slicing the frisbee. Combusken lands gracefully on the ground as the crowd bursts with excitement. Ash, {{an|Brock}}, and Max cheer May on for her first round. Jessie, the magenta-headed announcer, introduces Solidad and her magnificent {{p|Lapras}}. Lapras splashes into the pool creating a wave of water and simultaneously freezes it into place creating a glorious pillar of ice with {{m|Sheer Cold}}. Drew finally takes his place in the first round calling upon his {{p|Masquerain}}. Masquerain begins rotating at a high speed creating a magnificent gust of wind with {{m|Silver Wind}} to rotate around its body.  

[[Harley]] finally makes his debut removing the cape and reveals himself dressed exactly as May. Ash falls from his seat with the sight of Harley. May covers her face with the sight of Harley on the screen as he calls upon his {{p|Banette}}, however Solidad notes that it's just like Harley to pull off such a stunt. Banette displays its marvelous {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} attack as tiny blue flames glow surrounding Banette's body. As Banette gives out its evil laugh, Harley begins dancing as May watches the screen in disgust.  

The contestants for the second round are announced including Solidad, May, Drew, Harley, and 60 other contestants. Dusk falls upon our heroes while May feeds Combusken. After a few seconds, Harley comes running down a pathway, still dressed in his May-centric attire, as our heroes shriek in terror. Aipom manages to snatch [[Ash's hat]] while Ash and Pikachu race after her.

Will May be able to finally overcome her rival Harley or have her dreams crushed in the second round?