Goten: Hey, uhm.... Valese? Want to check out the festival stalls? *He rubs the back of his neck, eyes darting between Valese and the direction Melody went.*
Valese: Oh, Goten! That sounds lovely. *She clapped her hands together, beaming broadly at him.*
As the couple wanders through the colorful stalls, Goten's mind seems to be elsewhere.
Valese: Goten? Are you okay? You seem... distracted. *She gave his hand a gentle squeeze.*
Goten: Huh? Oh, yeah... just pre-match jitters, you know? *He laughs nervously, avoiding eye contact.*
Goten's eyes keeps scanning the crowd, as if searching for a flash of platinum hair.
Valese: Oh, look! That stuffed animal is so cute! *She tugs Goten towards a game stall.*
Goten: I'll win it for you. *He hands over some coins to the stall owner.*
After a few poor attempts, seeing how his mind is nowhere near the game, he presented Valese with a fluffy pink bunny.
Goten: We should head back. Don't want to miss out on the matches. *He checks his watch, foot tapping impatiently.*
Valese: Oh, off course. Your family must be wondering where we are. *She hugged the stuffed animal closer.*
Back at the arena, the matches are in full swing. Bulla's facing off against Roy.
Bulla: Sorry, Roy, but this won't take long. *She flips her hair dramatically.*
Roy: Bring it on, Princess! *Smirkingly, he assumed a fighting stance of his own.*
In a flurry of moves, Bulla dominates the match, leaving a dazed Roy laying on the ground.
Vegeta: That's my girl! *He crossed his arms, a rare smile cross his face.*
Next up Trunks faces the enigmatic Grudge.
Trunks: What's with this guy? His moves are so... unpredictable. *He wipes a beat of sweat from his brow as he dodges another wild swing.*
Grudge: Heh... feeling the pressure, pretty bot? *He lunges forward with an unorthodox attack.*
After a grueling battle, that seems to surprise most, Trunks emerges victorious, but not without effort.
Max: Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be amazed! *He flexes for the crowd before his match even began, forming an instant fan club.*
Max's opponent didn't stand a chance against his flashy yet effective style.
Marron: Don't underestimate me just because I'm cute! *She faces off against Blondie, surprising everybody with her strength.*
Krillin: That's my girl! Show 'em what you've got! *He jumps up and down, waving his arms like a madman.*
Marron's victory leaves the crowd stunned, Blondie lays sprawled outside of the ring.
Majuub: I'll fight with honor and respect. *He bows to his opponent before easily winning the match.*
Pan: You call yourself Wonder Girl? More like Blunder Girl! *She dodges a clumsy attack, countering with a powerful kick of her own.*
As Pan's match concludes, the elimination round drew to an end and the air thick with anticipation.
Goku: Wow, what a lineup for the quarter finals. This is getting exciting! *He rubbed his hands together eagerly.*
Vegeta: Hmph. The real battle are just beginning, Kakarot.