A Touching Sepia-Toned Song

A Touching Sepia-Toned Song (Japanese: 心揺さぶるセピアの歌声 A Touching Sepia-Toned Song) was a Neo Champions event in . It was focused on the sync pair .
The "Rosa Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta from the beginning of the event to January 29, 2024. 
During this event, players could earn Event Vouchers B from battles that could be redeemed in the . All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day. Extra vouchers were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.
The player could battle using Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta or to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; , , , /Grotle/Torterra, , , or to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and any unlisted Unova sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.
This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas with teams using various theme skills, earning s and other rewards.
Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta and Nate (Champion) & Haxorus, and the background music was Battle! (Unova Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Nate or Rosa saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen. However, when players updated to version 2.40.0 (released on December 26, 2023), the music and artwork returned to normal, though Nate or Rosa's special voice-over line still played until January 12, 2024.
==Plot==
While is competing in the Neo Champion Stadium, 's is practicing its singing in a cave with Rosa and watching. Hugh and Rosa think it's ready to sing in front of a crowd, but Meloetta isn't feeling confident enough yet. Rosa wants to help Meloetta feel more confident, but Hugh recommends that they take it easy for the rest of the day so they don't push themselves too hard and get sick. The pair head back to town, where they learn that Nate has just been announced as Pasio's latest Neo Champion. After the announcement, and comment that the power to touch the hearts of others can be expressed in many ways, not just through Pokémon battles. So, Iris announces that they'll be holding a second part of this Neo Champion Stadium. Lear is annoyed that Iris and Colress did this without consulting him, but he allows them to go through with it. Iris explains that like in the first part, sync pairs will need to be nominated in order to participate, but this time they'll be judged on a performance that they give instead of their battling skills.
A few days later, Rosa and Meloetta have been nominated by Hugh, , and , and they're both nervous about it. However, Rosa really wants to live up to everyone's expectations, so she starts trying to come up with a plan for their performance. Suddenly, they're approach and , whom Hugh brought there to help Rosa with her performance. Rosa introduces them to Meloetta and asks it to show off what they've been practicing. Meloetta performs its , transforming into and then back to Aria Forme. Dawn and Lisia are impressed, and Dawn asks Rosa if she's going to sing or dance alongside Meloetta. Rosa admits she hasn't decided yet because she's not good at singing or dancing, and Dawn assures her that she can do anything as long as she's with Meloetta. Lisia suggests that she express her feelings in her own way, which gives Rosa the idea to do a performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting - a musical. She runs off to start preparing, and Hugh thanks Dawn and Lisia for their help before following Rosa. Dawn says she's glad that they were able to help Rosa, but they just cheered on the person they're going to be competing against.
Later, Rosa and Meloetta are practicing their show by the fountain in town when one of the audience members turns away after being disappointed by Meloetta's performance, which discourages Meloetta. Rosa tells everyone that she and Meloetta will be participating in the upcoming Neo Champion Stadium, and that they want to show everyone how wonderful their home region Unova is through their performance. She says that she feels like she can accomplish anything with Meloetta by her side, which gets the crowd fired up and cheers Meloetta up. Hugh, who has been watching the performance, is satisfied that they're going to be OK. However, unbeknownst to Hugh, Rosa is developing a cough.
The day of the Neo Champion Stadium arrives, and all the participants take turns performing for the judges. Rosa and Meloetta's turn finally arrives, and Cheren and Bianca are nervous, but Hugh is confident that they can do it. Rosa announces that she and Meloetta are going to perform a musical to show their love for Unova, but as the music starts and she starts to sing, all that comes out is a cough. Rosa realizes she lost her voice, and a clamor rises from the crowd as Rosa continues to stand there without doing anything. However, having taken Dawn's advice to heart, Rosa thinks to herself that she'll be OK as long as she's with Meloetta, and she and Meloetta begin to dance together. Dawn and Lisia watch the performance in awe, and Colress notes that the numbers are rising on his machine. Iris says that she can feel Rosa and Meloetta's love for Unova even without words. Hugh comments that Rosa always tries her hardest to make people smile, and Cheren and Bianca agree that she's accomplishing that.
That evening, Iris announces Rosa as the winner of the Neo Champion Stadium and invites her to come out, wearing her Champion outfit. Rosa says that her voice is feeling better because she got to rest for a bit, and then Nate comes out, also wearing his Champion outfit. Rosa congratulates him on becoming Neo Champion, as she never got to congratulate him after he first earned the title. Nate is happy to hear that, and he congratulates her on becoming Neo Champion, too. The crowd cheers as the two new Neo Champions smile at each other.
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion Rewards
Nomination for Neo Champion: Part 2 	Available from start 	Gems ×10A Heart-Touching Performance?
A Heart-Touching Performance? 	Complete Nomination for Neo Champion: Part 2	Gems ×10Challenge Hugh: Part 1
How Rosa and Meloetta Express Themselves	Complete Challenge Hugh: Part 1 	Gems ×10Challenge Hugh: Part 2
Rosa's Musical Begins! 	Complete Challenge Hugh: Part 2 	Gems ×10Challenge Hugh: Part 3
MELOETTAAA!!! 	Complete Challenge Hugh: Part 3 	Gems ×10Challenge Hugh: Part 4Daily Extreme Battle 1Battle Challenge! Round 1
==Battles==
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Left 	Middle 	Right 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Challenge Hugh: Part 1 	Normal 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	10 	Gems ×30How Rosa and Meloetta Express Themselves 	200 coinsEvent Voucher B ×7 	Event Voucher B ×1-2
Challenge Hugh: Part 2 	Hard 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30Rosa's Musical Begins! 	600 coinsEvent Voucher B ×14 	Event Voucher B ×1-3
Challenge Hugh: Part 3 	Very Hard 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30MELOETTAAA!!! 	600 coinsEvent Voucher B ×16 	Event Voucher B ×1-3
Challenge Hugh: Part 4 	Super Hard	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsEvent Voucher B ×26 	Event Voucher B ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1 	Ultra Hard	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsEvent Voucher B ×100	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×100Battle Challenge! Round 23★ Tech Move Candy	None 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×1004★ Support Move Candy 	None 	None
==Event missions==
==Shop==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ A Pure and Touching Heart	Medal2★ A Pure and Touching Heart	Medal3★ A Pure and Touching Heart	MedalTouching Song and Dance	Title screen artwork (used until version 2.40.0)
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits 	Unknown
During battle(Challenge Hugh, Daily Extreme Battle 1) 	No. 05020 	Battle! (Hugh)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
During battle(Battle Challenge!) 	No. 05001 	Battle! (Bianca)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Nomination for Neo Champion: Part 2From startA Heart-Touching Performance?A few days later at the caveHow Rosa and Meloetta Express ThemselvesAfter Meloetta's Relic Song 	No. 00009 	Island Mysteries 	Unknown
Nomination for Neo Champion: Part 2Rosa and Hugh approach Cheren and Bianca at Centra CityRosa's Musical Begins!From startRosa's Musical Begins!When the crowd are cheering for Rosa and Meloetta	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
Nomination for Neo Champion: Part 2When Iris announces the second part of Unova Neo Champion StadiumMELOETTAAA!!!When Rosa was presented in her Neo Champion outfit. 	No. 05030 	Battle! (Unova Neo Champion)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
A Heart-Touching Performance?From start 	No. 00025 	Battle Villa 	Unknown
A Heart-Touching Performance?Lisia and Dawn arriveHow Rosa and Meloetta Express ThemselvesFrom start 	No. 00051 	Pokémon Contest(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
How Rosa and Meloetta Express ThemselvesWhen Meloetta sings the Relic SongRosa's Musical Begins!When Rosa and Meloetta trying to performMELOETTAAA!!!When Rosa and Meloetta performing 	No. 05029 	Relic Song(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
How Rosa and Meloetta Express ThemselvesWhen Rosa has an idea for a musical 	No. 00012 	Let Your Spirit Soar! 	Unknown
How Rosa and Meloetta Express ThemselvesWhen Lisia suggests a title for a competition 	No. 03007 	Battle! (Lisia)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Rosa's Musical Begins!When Rosa announces that she and Meloetta are participating in this Neo Champion Stadium 	No. 05019 	An Unwavering Heart(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
Rosa's Musical Begins!At the stadiumMELOETTAAA!!!After the performance 	No. 00002 	Pokémon Masters EX Main Theme 	Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox. 	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.
==Script==
==In other languages==
==Trivia==
* The name of the final story area is a reference to a musical show that was available for download through a Pokémon Global Link promotion in Japan and Korea.
==Notes==
==See also==
Category:Neo Champions events
de:Melodie der Erinnerungen
ja:心揺さぶるセピアの歌声
zh:動人心弦的懷舊歌聲