Yes.

[ He answers very simply. He offers no further explanation, in his very Byleth-way. Instead focusing on doling out the food.

Aria is offered three oran berries. ]

No, you find them at your own pace really. I wouldn't worry about how many you have. Every Pokemon I have caught I have done so through forming a friendship with them.

Except Bitey. He just kind of came with me. I'm not sure why.