5. A character from SM that you hope returns/gets an expanded role
Kahili definitely. It was annoying that we knew all the E4 previously, but knew nothing about Kahili especially since she has the best design. Hopefully we see Kahili and her Toucannon more involved in the story this time.
6. A character from a past gen game you would like to see return
I can't think of one I really want, so I'm going to go with Giovanni. It would be funny to see all he has done since abandoning Rocket is sunbathe in Alola.
7. A rumour that you think/hope is false
They pretty much all are false at the moment, so no worries here. I guess I'll just hope there's no gyms, I'm happy to give trials another run.