[So he wasn't doing anything bad? Good. He's not one to hug other people a lot either, but sometimes there are situations when you need to do that, right?

Though it's a bit awkward, since the only girls he's hugged are his relatives, but... he'd manage.]

Yeah. This is just one more hardship you need to overcome. Fortunately, you'll have me, your other friends and you Pokémon to help.