The contestants take some time to explore the area surrounding the studio. The weather is sunny. A tiny bird flutters down from the trees. The Swordsman allows it to land on his finger.

The Swordsman: (What a beautiful day…)

Bushes rustle beneath the trees. The Swordsman turns around sharply.

The Swordsman: Who goes there?

The Swordsman draws his sword, clutching it with both hands.

The bushes rustle a second time, and a fireball shoots out. The Swordsman dodges swiftly.

The Swordsman: What in the name of the gods? If you are who I think you may be then you ought to be disqualified for sabotage!

No response.

The Swordsman: Heh heh, gone silent now haven’t you? Let this be a warn-

From the bushes, a creature the size of a young bear leaps out, landing on The Swordsman and knocking him to the ground. It then runs away.

The Swordsman: Gahh! What was that thing?!

Megalo-chan is wandering around aimlessly.

Megalo-chan: (Guess I lost, huh.)

She sighs and takes out a sandwich.

Megalo-chan: (At least it was a good fight.)

She unwraps it and begins to take a bite. But before she can, a shadow springs up and grabs it. Megalo-chan’s hair flares up in anger. She turns to see an amused Volbear, who swallows the meal whole.

Megalo-chan: You again?! Haven’t you caused enough trouble already you little scoundrel? Don't you realize how much of a pain in the-

Volbear runs off.

Megalo-chan: Hey! I wasn’t finished!

Megalo-chan pursues the fire cub, which runs across a grassy area where Shofu and Rush are playing.

Shofu: Fetch!

Shofu throws a tennis ball which Rush whizzes after, but Volbear swipes it up on its way past.

Shofu: Hello? That don’t belong to you, you better give that back.

Volbear turns its head back to spit the ball at Megalo-chan. It hits her forehead, knocking her off her feet.

Megalo-chan: Ow...son of a…

Rush catches the ball.

Shofu: Uhhh, you good?

Volbear keeps running but skids to a halt in front of Purple Gold.

Purple Gold: I didn't think I'd see a Volbear anywhere near here. You're mine!

Purple Gold takes out a Poké Ball

Shofu: Bro, that's a Pokémon?!

Purple Gold throws the ball, from which Simipour emerges from in a flash of light.

At the sight of the water Pokémon, Volbear takes a battle stance and glares at Simipour. The two stare each other down.

Shofu: Hey, this is getting interesting!

After a few seconds, Volbear runs away and hides behind Megalo-chan.

Megalo-chan: Huh? Now listen here you little-

Megalo-chan turns around to see Volbear gazing back at her with the cutest puppy dog eyes. She hesitates before kneeling down to stroke its mane.

Purple Gold: Looks like you two just made friends!

Shofu: I was hoping for some exciting battle, but that's cool. Megalo, Volbear, you can come hang with Rush Hour any hour!

Rush: Bark bark!

Shofu turns to Purple Gold.

Shofu: You too, bro! I never got the chance to talk to you.

Purple Gold: That'd be great! I'm sure Monkey Inc. would love to hang out.

Rush skips over to greet Simipour. Before the two can interact, an agitated Swordsman draws near. He sees Volbear at Megalo-chan's feet.

The Swordsman: That…monster belongs to you?

Volbear grins smugly.

Megalo-chan: Erm…

A girl walks over to the group. Megalo-chan notices her and turns around in surprise.

S.K.: Making friends, sis?