[ he's mostly joking, but Blue did look like he was focusing on the battle footage pretty intensely. it's probably in preparation for whenever they can battle, or perhaps it's just curiousity - he'd definitely take the opportunity to study some of Blue's past battles if he had the opportunity. you can get to know a different side of a person when you see what they're like on the pitch, and Raihan knows that he's a prime example of that. his wild side on the pitch and how he holds himself in everyday life, while connected by a few threads, can be easily construed as two completely different parts of himself. ]

Obviously! You can't get the whole Raihan experience just from watching one battle. It's why my fans are always coming back for more.

[ well, there are other reasons... but for those interested in competitive battling, Raihan does like to show them what sorts of new strategies he can bring to the table. ]

Actually, you're not! [ he pauses, thinking. ] Well, you're sort of not? There was a year that he experimented with those kinds of moves, and it almost costed him the finals. I really had him against the wall, too!

[ he sighs, but shrugs it off. ] Leon's always crafting new strategies to keep his challengers on their toes. Usually it's me on the receiving end of them - there's something new to look out for every season. The man's a bloody beast.