>>58686472>only a gym leader>younger>eternal 2nd place>woman>reputation for being difficult>no glowie side gigIf you have younger siblings, you know perfectly well that you're usually expected to do more than them regarding chores, but you allow them to think they're pulling more than their own weight because it instills a work ethic and value in their help.
She is literally a lower rank trainer (for now) and that comes with way less responsibility, unless you think being a gym leader is as involved as an e4 or champion. Like any other job, the higher you climb the more you're expected to handle.
And in true sophomoric fashion, you know she teases him about his deadly japanese cold until he asks her to leave.