James Davy

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Shiranui appeared in a puff of smoke wearing his ninja garb. "Higitsune, I choose you!" He opened Higitsune's Poké Ball and a lot of orange flames issued forth, coalescing into his Delphox. "Set the scene with Magic Room!" Higitsune performed a dance while chanting an incantation. A zone appeared around the Contest Hall that made everyone think they were in the Kimono Dance Theatre. "Time to execute our Fire Elemental Combination!" The Delphox conjured a Shadow Ball at the tip of his stick and breathed a Mystical Fire through it, causing the fire to take on an indigo hue. Higitsune continued the combo by using Psychic to manipulate the flames and have them take on a humanoid shape. He then started chanting again while the fire elemental performed some traditional dances that were a common sight in his trainer's hometown of Ecruteak City. After the dancing was complete, Higitsune uttered a final incantation and the fire elemental exploded into a myriad of blue and purple sparkles. The Magic Room faded and the audience cheered.

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Shiranui and Higitsune turned to the judges and awaited their verdicts. "An excellent performance rich with culture!"
"Remarkable!"
"Your Delphox is very well-trained."

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Total: 25

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Shiranui was thinking about his appeal. He noticed there were more coordinators than he was used to seeing.

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Shiranui went with Liam to register as well.

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"Yes on Sabrina," said Shiranui, "My other pick was Blaine, but you're right about the current leader of the Viridian Gym." He had never faced Agatha in battle, but he did battle two gym leaders that had similar battle styles. "It wouldn't be a bad idea to challenge Agatha to a battle at the Viridian Gym after we set our sights on the Battle Tower."

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"I would believe it," replied Shiranui, "I can only think of two others who could be tougher than Surge."

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At the Pokémon Centre, Shiranui noticed it was as busy as ever. "Looks like the lieutenant's been busy," he stated, referring to the local gym leader.

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"Good idea," replied Shiranui, "I've heard some tourists from overseas are visiting here at the time the next Contest is on."

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"One thing I've learned on the Contest circuit is that atmosphere can play a fundamental part of any appeal," replied Shiranui, knowing about the oddity of Lavender Town's Nurse Joy.

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"That is one powerful Flamethrower," Shiranui commented. He wondered how powerful Smaug would be when he was one of the two Mega Charizard forms.

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"Not yet," answered Titania, bringing the Bellsprout she caught back in front of Smaug's eyes, "Smaug, you have a battle to finish."