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[[Image:AG113 - Drew and May.jpg|220px|thumb|May and Drew]] | [[Image:AG113 - Drew and May.jpg|220px|thumb|May and Drew]] | ||
'''ContestShipping''' (Japanese: '''シュウハル''' ''ShuHaru'') is the | '''ContestShipping''' (Japanese: '''シュウハル''' ''ShuHaru'') is the belief that {{an|May}} and [[Drew]] belong in a romantic relationship. The name stems from the fact that the pair are rivals who compete against each other in [[Pokémon Contest]]s. | ||
The pair first met in [[Slateport City]] during ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'', where Drew became May's version of {{Gary}} in the way he treated and spoke to her, criticizing her skills and generally being haughty. The nature of their relationship gradually changed as the series went on, finally coming to a subplot climax in the episode ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'' that seemingly put this Ship on the clear track to being canon over the litter of one-sided canon relationships that bloomed before it. | The pair first met in [[Slateport City]] during ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'', where Drew became May's version of {{Gary}} in the way he treated and spoke to her, criticizing her skills and generally being haughty. The nature of their relationship gradually changed as the series went on, finally coming to a subplot climax in the episode ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'' that seemingly put this Ship on the clear track to being canon over the litter of one-sided canon relationships that bloomed before it. | ||
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==Evidence== | ==Evidence== | ||
* ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'' | * ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'' | ||
: In Drew's first episode Drew | : In Drew's first episode, Drew seems to like her from the moment he sees her, because he would not make fun of her act if he never saw it. He seems very unhappy when May did not finish their battle. | ||
* ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'' | * ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'' | ||
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* ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'' | * ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'' | ||
: One scene includes a closeup of May and Drew holding hands while falling down a cliff. Another interesting thought is that both May and Drew rescued the other; May rescuing Drew while he was about to drown along the river and Drew rescuing May from Team Rocket. Also, when May says that Brock would know what to do, Drew looks slightly jealous. Additionally, when May joins in the Wynaut's little "party," the camera sequence indicates that Drew is watching May closely. | : One scene includes a closeup of May and Drew holding hands while falling down a cliff. Another interesting thought is that both May and Drew rescued the other; May rescuing Drew while he was about to drown along the river and Drew rescuing May from Team Rocket. Also, when May says that Brock would know what to do, Drew looks slightly jealous. Additionally, when May joins in the {{p|Wynaut}}'s little "party," the camera sequence indicates that Drew is watching May closely. | ||
* ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind]]'' | * ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind]]'' | ||
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* ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken!]]'' | * ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken!]]'' | ||
: It is revealed that the rose and the letter was not sent by Drew but by a rookie coordinator named [[Brianna]]. May teases Drew about the mix-up, rationalizing that it's not her fault for thinking the rose and the letter was from him. Drew gets slightly embarrassed and blushes when his Roselia begins teasing him as well. | : It is revealed that the rose and the letter was not sent by Drew but by a rookie coordinator named [[Brianna]]. May teases Drew about the mix-up, rationalizing that it's not her fault for thinking the rose and the letter was from him. Drew gets slightly embarrassed and blushes when his Roselia begins teasing him as well. | ||
: Brianna presses the question if May likes Drew or not. In response, May's behavior becomes cautious and coy as she blushes and reacts sensitively to the idea of her and Drew being a couple. | : Brianna presses the question if May likes Drew or not. In response, May's behavior becomes cautious and coy as she blushes and reacts sensitively to the idea of her and Drew being a couple. | ||
: After the battle with Brianna and May, Ash asks Drew how he thinks about it, he replies with a "so-so." Brock remarks teasingly with, "Gee, Drew, why don't you tell us how you really feel?" | : After the battle with Brianna and May, Ash asks Drew how he thinks about it, he replies with a "so-so." Brock remarks teasingly with, "Gee, Drew, why don't you tell us how you really feel?" | ||
: [[Jessie]] observes May's affections twice in this episode. She first comments about being in love when talking to Brianna and May. The second time, she's sitting with {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} on the beach, commenting and reminiscing on romance. [[James]] and {{MTR}} observe from a distance, confused with her out of character personality. | : [[Jessie]] observes May's affections twice in this episode. She first comments about being in love when talking to Brianna and May. The second time, she's sitting with {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} on the beach, commenting and reminiscing on romance. [[James]] and {{MTR}} observe from a distance, confused with her out of character personality. | ||
: At the end of the episode, Drew reminds May that she only has two ribbons left until the Grand Festival in [[Kanto]]. Again, Drew walks off on the beach with May staring after him, blushing. | |||
[[Image:AG 162 haruka.jpg|Right|200px|thumb|May blushes as she stares after Drew while holding an unconscious [[Brianna]] in ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken]]'']] | [[Image:AG 162 haruka.jpg|Right|200px|thumb|May blushes as she stares after Drew while holding an unconscious [[Brianna]] in ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken]]'']] | ||
* ''[[AG175|Going for Choke]]'' | * ''[[AG175|Going for Choke]]'' | ||
: When {{Ash}}, [[Brock]] and [[Max]] fly away with [[Team Rocket]]'s Balloon, Drew follows it and rescues them. When Ash thanks him later, Drew says that he only did it for May, so someone could cheer her on. | : When {{Ash}}, [[Brock]] and [[Max]] fly away with [[Team Rocket]]'s Balloon, Drew follows it and rescues them. When Ash thanks him later, Drew says that he only did it for May, so someone could cheer her on. | ||
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: When May and Drew are talking alone, May says, "I've been thinking a lot about you lately." Drew quickly but calmly replies, "Were they good thoughts?" May quickly responds saying, "Come on, of course they were!" She then continues to talk about their past fondly. | : When May and Drew are talking alone, May says, "I've been thinking a lot about you lately." Drew quickly but calmly replies, "Were they good thoughts?" May quickly responds saying, "Come on, of course they were!" She then continues to talk about their past fondly. | ||
:Near the end of the episode, Drew and May look at the sunset together. They continue to talk until they are interrupted by Harley who discusses the connection between sunsets and romance. He looks at them and says, "How touching. It's dangerous, two kids alone like this." May immediately tries to dispute that notion, despite blushing in front of him. | :Near the end of the episode, Drew and May look at the sunset together. They continue to talk until they are interrupted by Harley who discusses the connection between sunsets and romance. He looks at them and says, "How touching. It's dangerous, two kids alone like this." May immediately tries to dispute that notion, despite blushing in front of him. | ||
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==Notable ContestShippers== | ==Notable ContestShippers== | ||
* [[Harley]] | * [[Harley]] | ||
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* [[Caroline]] | * [[Caroline]] | ||
* [[Drew's Roselia]] | * [[Drew's Roselia]] | ||
* [[Max]] | * [[Max]] (Do any of these people actually ''support'' Contestshipping? Noting its possible existence doesn't count.)--> | ||
==Alternate | ==Alternate names== | ||
* '''シュウハル''' ''ShuHaru'' - the Japanese name of the ship. | * '''シュウハル''' ''ShuHaru'' - the Japanese name of the ship. | ||
* '''DAML''' - stands for '''D'''rew '''A'''nd '''M'''ay '''L'''ove. | * '''DAML''' - stands for '''D'''rew '''A'''nd '''M'''ay '''L'''ove. | ||