>>48018721That's why I said maybe, they're making Ash more calm and quiet like game Red but with the difference that he can and does socialize but only in a superficial way while not giving a fuck about anyone but his family, both families, and his Pokémon.
Can't believe I'm saying this but Ash is a lot like Luffy in that they only care about their dreams, though Luffy cares more about his friends that Ash would ever do.