Must say I didn't beat him, but if I'd start over, I think I'd get a quick claw from the sandshrews under the grand staircase and give it to a pokemon with destiny bond. Done
If you feel you're ready to enter into a new relationship- or at least that you will be ready in two weeks, then yes. You don't need to wait in between relationships if you feel emotionally sound enough to handle one.
I really wouldnt mind getting it, I don't think it's OP anymore so far in the game. Would love to finally finish that sideQuest (first one I started and still nog finished xD)
True, but who knows If Reborn city is really cleaned up and the police are back in buisiness, maybe they will be able to catch the thief (I'd love it on my team )
Just keep trying. When I needed it, it costed me hours of work, day even... Later I found 3 in a row (with soft resets, cause I didn't need that stupid f**kin thing anymore )