Ep. 73: Fashion Show Battle: Tatsubay Versus Shushupu at Kunoe City

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Satoshi and his companions reach Kunoe City, where he attempts to visit the local Gym. He discovers the facility is temporarily closed because of a seasonal Fashion Show event. Instead of battling, Satoshi encounters Shōta, who has been granted the opportunity to challenge the Gym Leader Mache during the show. This meeting shifts the focus from a standard gym battle to a confrontation tied to the ongoing fashion event. The group must navigate the closed gym situation and engage with the new challenger in the context of the city's special occasion.