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When Lovy made that statement, Miss Carrot froze.
She stared in disbelief.
"R-Really? My Oddish… it's really that good?"
Deep down, she'd always known her Oddish was exceptional. But the smell—it was unbearable. To the point where she seriously considered releasing it or giving it away.
Yet this streamer, Lovy, had just given it such a high rating.
She started to waver.
The chat exploded again—
NutritionalYarn:"Wow! That top-tier Oddish and you don't want it? Give it to me then!"
JustHereToContradict:"New script? Looks like I nailed it again and they're improvising now!"
SpringIsHere:"Girl, you can't just abandon a Pokémon! That's bad luck!"
Lovy smiled gently, speaking with confidence:"Don't doubt it. Your Oddish is excellent. Truly excellent—exceptional even!"
He looked straight at the camera. The Oddish nestled in Miss Carrot's arms had a pitiful, downcast look in its eyes. But as Lovy continued, praising it genuinely, the Oddish's posture visibly perked up—its leafy top stood straighter, and its eyes sparkled a little.
Pokémon are emotional creatures. They can sense how their Trainers feel.
"SpringIsHere made a great point earlier," Lovy said."Once you take on a Pokémon, it's your responsibility. You can't just release it because of some inconvenience. They rely on us. Releasing one used to human life back into the wild is basically abandonment."
He glanced at the chat:
"NutritionalYarn, thanks for the support. I won't let you down!""And to my skeptical friend JustHereToContradict—don't worry. I'll make sure you're convinced by the end of this stream."
He threw in a quick plug for the stream:"If you're enjoying this, remember to follow! I stream every night at 7—Lovy's Pokémon Appraisal, where dreams come true!"
SpringIsHere:"Streamer has a solid moral compass! Love that! Sending virtual flowers 🌸🌸🌸"
NutritionalYarn:"I'm in! Don't disappoint me!"
JustHereToContradict:"LOL! If you really convince me, I'll send you a Master Ball!"
Lovy's eyes gleamed."Are you serious? Everyone in chat, you heard that, right? Witnesses!"
Now, in this world where Pokémon are deeply embedded in everyday life, even livestream gifts are themed around them. A "Master Ball" here wasn't an actual item—it was a premium virtual gift worth 1000 yuan. After platform fees, Lovy would pocket about 700. Not a small deal—it could help cover his rent this month!
The only problem? That guy, JustHereToContradict, was insanely stubborn. Lovy wasn't worried about whether he could prove himself—just whether that troll would admit he was wrong, even if he believed it deep down.
Meanwhile, Miss Carrot asked the real question:
"Lovy… I really want to know—Gloom is known for being smelly. If my Oddish is already this bad now… won't it get even worse after evolving?"
It was a logical concern. Even JustHereToContradict had said as much in chat.
And honestly? Most people would agree with that reasoning.
But Lovy shook his head, his voice calm but confident:"Great question. I bet a lot of viewers are wondering the same thing."
"But I can only say… you guys really don't understand Gloom."
There was a moment of silence in the stream.
In this world, even though Pokémon were everywhere, the average person didn't know them in-depth. There were no Pokédexes like in the games, and most people relied on word-of-mouth, personal experience, or basic education.
Even researchers often only specialized in certain types or species.
But Lovy had a unique advantage: he could see panels—status screens—most others couldn't.
When he'd checked Oddish's info earlier, he'd seen Gloom's evolution path… and even some hidden details.
JustHereToContradict:"So now you're saying you're an expert?"
NutritionalYarn:"Ignore him, Lovy! Keep going!"
SpringIsHere:"Always more to learn! 💪💪💪"
Lovy scanned the chat and continued:
"Everyone knows Gloom smells. But what most people don't know is why."
"It's not because of its body—it's because of the pollen its flower releases."
The viewers leaned in. Even Miss Carrot looked riveted.
Lovy had a tone that made people want to listen. He radiated confidence—not arrogance—and that gave weight to his words.
"And here's the real kicker: Gloom only produces that pollen in two cases—one, during a specific breeding period. Two, when it's emotionally unstable."
"That's right: Gloom's stink depends on its mood."
The chat went still for a second—processing.
Miss Carrot's eyes went wide.
"Y-You mean… if I take good care of it… it won't smell?!"
Lovy nodded."Exactly. In fact, your Oddish isn't defective. Quite the opposite—it's sensitive. It has very high potential, but that also means it reacts more strongly to stress."
"It's been anxious, misunderstood, isolated… of course it's going to smell more than usual. But once it evolves and you build up its confidence and connection with you, the stink will disappear—or at the very least, become manageable."
"It's just like people—when we're under pressure, we sweat more, break out, act differently. Gloom is the same."
Miss Carrot covered her mouth. Tears welled in her eyes.
She looked down at her Oddish—who now was staring back at her, hopeful.
"So… so I've been treating it wrong all along?"
Lovy smiled warmly.
"No. You just didn't understand it yet. But now you do. And that's all that matters."