Ash has always been alone, particularly because he lived alone on an island with all the legendary Pokemon's that exist. He didn't mind at all that no one visited him, in fact being with Pokemon made him happy. The Pokemon are his family and he will protect his family. -Gladion has always felt an insane amount of rage for certain people especially for his beloved sister who cared so much for. Even though loosing his memory of his old life, he's determined to find his lover who's the only person he remembers and starts a new life with him. Ash has changed many people's lives and they are all grateful to him. Making people and Pokemon happy was his goal, his happiness was never in the wall because he never cared about it. But seeing Gladion might be enough to change that.