Sou is consistently on that 4D chess game. I like it, pokemon special has been pretty consistent with giving ups protagonists that think differently so they can both be clever in different ways.
Introducing a bunch of characters, legendary set up, Bede set up, and then right to the end of the gym battle. Very efficient. They don't want another Black/White arc I'm guessing.
I'm glad Hop is still here, however, who endorsed him? We know in the game he was supposed to be endorsed by Leon. Bede was endorsed by Rose and Marnie most likely by Piers. So, wonder where that could lead🤔