Akane hadn't been sure if she'd still be here for the Tauros Race, but Cassandra and Scorpia still at least one more gym left to do each and she really did want to go down Victory Road with both of them. They were her friends, after all, and they'd been helping her a lot since Connie had vanished.

It was so strange to think that she'd almost been here a year now.

The cow ballet is oddly pretty and she ends up leaning against the fence, watching it. Afterward, well, there's race sign-ups--given Akane's competitive nature, there was no way she wouldn't sign up--and getting something to eat, though it takes her a while to decide between the cheese curry and the decorative curry at the food stalls.

And then, since there's still going to be a while before they announce the bull assignments, Akane attempts to ride that Bronco--she figures she needs all the practice she can get with staying on a the back of an excited pokemon. Surprisingly enough, she manages to keep her grip on the Bouffalant long enough to not get thrown.

After the race is over, you can find her at the egg stand, visibly struggling with herself in her effort not to buy any eggs. After all, they'll be leaving for Victory Road before the end of the month. This isn't the time to get a new baby.

(That said, baby pokemon are always pretty cute and Akane is unfortunately Tempted.)