Pikachu seems more excited about Ash winning the Balance Badge

Ash looks determined to take on the next Gym Battle right then and there.

Norman doesn’t play games when he has his scolding face on

He has to explain to his weeping son why losing is just as important as winning.

Max let out a stream of tears when his dad lost against Ash in a Gym Battle

He thought Norman was supposed to be unstoppable.

Max took it hard when his dad, Norman, lost to Ash in a Gym battle

In his eyes, strong Gym Leaders aren't supposed to lose to anyone.

Brock, May, Max and Caroline all watch Ash’s battle against Norman with different faces on

It can be hard to watch when you're rooting for both sides.

Something tells me the match between Ash and Norman is going to be hot

It might have something to do with that fiery background.

Norman and Caroline couldn’t stop gazing into each other’s eyes when they were young

Nothing could separate them either.

Nothing could separate Norman and Caroline back then

Young love.