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This episode opens up with the nearing end of a final [[Contest Battle]] between a young [[Johanna]] and [[Lila|another girl]]. Johanna orders her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} to use {{m|Iron Tail}}, but the opposing Trainer's {{p|Delcatty}} disappears, the announcer exclaiming that it was a decoy and asking the crowd rhetorically where the real one is. The Chinese-dressed female orders her Delcatty to use {{m|Shock Wave}}. The announcer remarks that that's Lila's famous "Tiger Lily" smile, as she poses with a fan and blows pink flower petals away, saying "the flowers have bloomed". After this the time runs out and the winner is revealed to be Lila from [[Celestic Town]]. Johanna and Lila then shake hands and compliment each other on their performance during the battle.

Dawn, Brock and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} arrive at Lila's shop and are amazed by the clothing they see there, including [[Wallace]]'s {{pkmn|Contest}} outfit. Dawn then goes over to the checkout point and asks the lady working there if she'd be able to see Lila. The woman apologizes and says that Lila is out for the entire day, much to Dawn's annoyance.

Later, at the Celestic Town Contest Hall [[Marian]] introduces the Contest, the Judges and shows off the Celestic [[Ribbon]]. In the changing rooms, as Dawn and her {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} are struggling with Dawn's hair (yet again), a formally dressed woman with a briefcase passes through the door telling someone to hurry up, then followed by a more casually dressed woman with sunglasses, who says that she does not want to do any work today. The woman then sees Dawn's less than perfect hair and excitedly fixes it. Dawn turns to thank the woman and recognizes her as Lila, who pulls her sunglasses down and also recognizes Dawn. The first woman comes in the room and drags Lila out. Marian introduces the Appeals Round as Dawn watches from the waiting area. The first Coordinator is introduced as the "Tiger Lily" of Celestic Town who is making her first Contest appearance in over 20 years, Lila. Up in the stands, Ash and Brock are excited to find out Lila's making a comeback. Lila calls upon her Pokémon, and bursting from a Poké Ball with a Flora [[Seal]] is a {{p|Cherrim}} who, thanks to the bright stage lights, opens up to reveal its Sunny form. Ash then scans it with his [[Pokédex]]. Lila begins her [[appeal]] with Cherrim using {{m|Magical Leaf}} and {{m|Sunny Day}} to create the image of a beautiful green flower shape in the stadium. Brock comments that she really knows how to show off Cherrim's unique qualities, and all three judges like it as well. Dawn is amazed by the [[Contest combination|combination]] as well, but remembers that for today, Lila is her opponent. After a number of performances, [[Jessilina]] enters the stage promising a Fantina-inspired performance while putting on a poor French accent. Her appeal round, however, is just her {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} using {{m|Silver Wind}} to allow her to fly, very similar to her appeal with {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} in the {{to|Solaceon}} Contest. Ash and Brock seem almost embarrassed to watch it and wonder what connection it has to Fantina at all, while [[James]], {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} seem equally embarrassed, as do the three judges.

During Dawn's appeal, she calls upon Buneary and has her use {{m|Ice Beam}} to create a slide of ice that Buneary can skate on. Dawn then tells her to use {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, which allows her to skate on her ears, however she spins out of control and flies across the stage. Fortunately, Dawn catches her and with a smile and a pose, they cover up their mistake. The judges gave Dawn good comments.

Marian then announces that the judges are done and the eight Coordinators that got through are shown on the screen. Lila and Dawn make it through but Jessilina does not, most likely due to the unnecessary Fantina impression and the appeal identical to her previous one. The pairings are shown with Dawn and Lila shown at opposite ends. They agree to meet in the finals and Johanna wishes them both luck. With Lila using Delcatty and Dawn using {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, they both make it to the final round. Dawn worries in her head about getting her third Ribbon and the loss her mother suffered to Lila, while Lila is quite excited about the battle. Dawn reassures herself she will have a good chance at getting her third Ribbon. With five minutes on the clock the battle begins, they both send their Pokémon and Dawn makes the first move. Ambipom spins and uses {{m|Swift}} on Delcatty, which he avoids with {{m|Substitute}}. Delcatty wraps hiself up in Ambipom's tails and uses {{m|Shock Wave}}, creating a rainbow flower across the stage, at which point Lila then poses her signature "Tiger Lily Smile", which appears to be quite a crowd pleaser. Back in [[Twinleaf Town]], Johanna is pumped at the sight of the battle on the television. Ambipom breaks free with {{m|Double Team}} and hits Delcatty with {{m|Focus Punch}}, however she becomes {{status|infatuation|attracted}} to her foe. Brock explains to Ash the effects of Delcatty's {{a|Cute Charm}} [[Ability]], revealing that Lila's Delcatty is male. To make matters worse, Delcatty puts Ambipom to {{status|sleep}} with {{m|Sing}}, which catches Ash's attention. Ambipom is hit by Iron Tail and is sent flying across the stage, queuing another "Tiger Lily Smile". Delcatty continues to attack Ambipom with Shock Wave before she wakes up and counters with Swift, which Delcatty dodges the way he did before with Substitute. Ambipom manages to strike back with {{m|Double Hit}}, however she gets affected by Cute Charm again. Dawn tries to command Ambipom anyway, and she manages a Double Team. Lila tries to put Ambipom asleep again with Sing, but gets knocked away with Double Hit. Ambipom then snaps out of it and attacks with a huge Swift that Delcatty is unable to avoid, even with Substitute. Delcatty uses Shock Wave and the two massive attacks collide. Swift breaks through and hits Delcatty just as the time runs out. The smoke clears and Dawn is revealed to have more points than Lila. On camera Dawn speaks a message to her mother who is very proud. Lila thanks Delcatty and congratulates Dawn. [[Raoul Contesta]] then awards Dawn the Celestic Ribbon. Lila goes up to Delcatty and comforts him about the loss, and then she sees the big smile on Dawns face as Dawn hugs Ambipom excitedly.

* [[Raoul Contesta|Contesta]]

* [[Mr. Sukizo|Sukizo]]

* Male announcer (voice; flashback)