Back in Nimbasa City following the subway disaster, Ash and friends encounter Bianca again. She is also there to battle Elesa at the gym. However, the battle is put on hold temporarily while Elesa is modeling. After seeing Bianca and Ash, Elesa returns to the gym. Bianca's match is stopped briefly by the appearance of her father. Her father wants her to return home, saying she is not ready to be a trainer. However, Elesa manages to convince him to let her battle. Bianca's dad agrees to let her continue traveling if she can defeat Elesa.
Elenco: Sarah Natochenny , Christa Lips , Jeroen Keers , Hilde De Mildt , Ikue Ōtani , Frank Frankson , J.T. Ross , Jayne Grand , Jimmy Zoppi , Joseph Shore , Kerry Williams , Lee Quick , Mike Pollock , Nathan Price , Phillip Bartlett , Rachael Lillis , Ross Charap , Scottie Ray , Ted Lewis , Wayne Grayson .