Synopsis

The haze of smoke dissipated at the Terracotta Town Pokémon Contest, revealing a surprising outcome: May and Ash were declared joint winners. A single prize medal was presented, and Sceptile deftly divided it in two. Later that evening, over dinner, May announced her plans to travel to Johto and participate in more Pokémon Contests, declining Max's offer to accompany her, fearing she would become overly reliant on him. Though saddened by the news, Max was brightened by Ash’s promise of a future