Mike nodded as he said "Well, it was certainly a great contest to watch though I'm more of a normal trainer myself. I don't have the time to study and do contests". 
"Hey, how about one of you fight Mike? I've seen the two of you battle in regional championship and Mike currently has about three Championship titles under his name' Sashia suggested trying not to let the somber environment of Lavander town bring down her cheerfulness.