Since Chili had been doing it so far in this manner, he figured an introduction was in order - whether the other had been here for long or not, the gym leader couldn't be sure, and it was in his nature to be good with introductions.

"I'm Chili," he began, smiling as though all of his troubles had been stored away. "And I'm new here! I'm gonna be a student next year. So, who are you?"