GC073

==Synopsis==
Justin and Rachel arrive in Rubello Town for the upcoming Contest, and Rachel earns a new rival.
==Summary==
Justin and Rachel arrive in Rubello Town two days in advance of the town's Contest. Hoenn is halfway through to the region's grand festival, so from now on at least one ribbon is required for Contest entry.
Rachel believes she is ready for the Contest and she wants to use Marshtomp after understanding she has neglected him for too long. Rachel asks Justin what appeal plan he has for her and Marshtomp. Justin actually has an appeal in mind but he's not going to help Rachel this time. Justin says Rachel now has two ribbons, she should be able to handle the Contest herself. 
Rachel is about to explode at Justiin, but they are interrupted by a young man, named Andre with his Chinchou. Andre introduces himself to Rachel, presenting himself as a fan of her. Justin actually remembers Andre from the Oldale Contest when he and Connor were supporting Evyr. Andre remembers losing on the appeal stage but he returned to Oldale Town recently wan won the latest iteration of the town's contenst. 
Andre says he missed the deadline for the Verdanturf Contest but watched Rachel's incredible performace with her Jigglypuff, noting she did not make a single mistake. Marshtomp looks on jealous and Rachel introduces Andre to her Starter Pokemon, who aims to help Rachel win the Contest. Andre and Rachel look forward to competing against the other. 
Due to the tighter nature of the Contest, a few Coordinators are disgruntled and steal Justin's Rustboro Ribbon, but Justin secures the ribbon with Andre's help.
==Major Events==
*Justin opts out of helping Rachel prepare for the Rubello Contest
*Justin and Rachel meet Andre, Rachel's newest rival
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (Grand Conquest). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Rachel
*Andre
*Nurse Joy
*Trainers
*Civilians
*Coordinators
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Plusle (Justin's)
*Marshtomp (Rachel's)
*Minun (Rachel's)
*Skitty (Rachel's)
*Chinchou (Andre's)
Category:Grand Conquest