>>28890547From all his male companions, Cilan and Clemont are the ones whom he had the best chemistry, in different ways, Cilan really admire him and shared his passin for Pokemon, there was also a maternal side to him, taking care of Ash. Clemont and Ash were true friends, one helping the other, specially Ash helped Clemont with his confidence issues, making him growing more brave and daring.
Sadly, Brock was kinda distant with him, it didn't feel like a genuine friendship, at least in my opinion.