User blog comment:Smash The Echidna/Ask STE's Characters./@comment-3002957-20130823042025/@comment-1942179-20130823044254

Smash: "Wait, 'Time Period'...? Hmm...Ahem, well, that depends on where you look. I haven't been too far outside of Greenflower City, and we have a big ol' arena over here. So naturally it's a rather popular sport around this area, But considering that I've heard of fighting tournaments held all over the world--and even participated in some, I would say yes, it is a rather big thing. Still, not everyone has the same views on fighting; Most places treat it as a sport, like over at the Blitz Pit where it's a test of strength and skill. Some places don't even care if someone gets killed, and some even encourage it. And then there are the people who are simply against it entirely, so yeah.

Anyway, While many people around this world like to fight and test out their skills and many, many powers, As a fighter I can say that it's not all we do. Even a guy like myself enjoys sitting down for more civil activities, and spending time with family and friends."