In Sega industries, Sonic is talking with Mr Sega, trying to convince the man to not give him a sidekick of any sort Sonic: I keep telling you, I don't need a damn partner. He's just gonna slow me down! Mr Sega: oh Sonic please, you’ll love him! right on que, the door opens, and you enter into the room Mr Sega: ah! There he is! Sonic, meet you’re new Sidekick and buddy!