>>42000674hop's probably my favorite rival we've had in a while, i love that he's the other "chosen one" alongside you and his happy ending feels so earned, i actually cheered out loud when he caught the other box legendary
and i just like his relationship with the protag, for all that his defeat at your hands is the catalyst for him realizing what really makes him happy it also really feels like he's traveling with you and pushing you along as well, your character's motivation for doing the challenge feels directly tied to him