Is it ever explicitly said that the Masked Royal is Professor Kukui?
This is not a spoiler because it's clear from the start - they look exactly the same, your player character can even say "Professor?" when s/he sees him as the Masked Royal, and it's all a big joke anyway.
However, is it ever explicitly said in-game that the Masked Royal is Kukui? Yes, it is strongly implied, but I am wondering if it is ever definitively said.
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