[ Blue's chipper disposition is enough to get a proper smile out of him - he's tempted to splash some water his way in retaliation for the slap, but relents in the name of propriety. ]

Same. Some of the people here have some really weird memories... [ weird, but unique. some of what he's seen were happy, hopeful glimpses of their lives, others were deeply despairing... and some were just plain stupid. at least the void doesn't discriminate.

but it doesn't seem like Blue wants to dwell on other people's thoughts, so he'll focus on what's between them. ]

If you mean Leon, then yeah. He had the title for a whole decade, until our new Champion took it this past season. He was pretty popular during his run - still is, really.

[ Leon may not be as social media-savvy as Raihan is, but there wasn't a human being in Galar that didn't know the Champion's name. he just naturally possesses that kind of charisma that even drew in those that didn't care for Pokémon battling. ]