Night fell.

Laughter and cheers filled the livestream of a certain food blogger.

"I've got the winning cards but I won't play them, nah, just throwing singles."

"Genuine question, is this the Charity Gambit God's stream?"

"Fast forward to my favorite 'weebee weebee' segment!"

Teacher Lu's stream today focused mainly on single-player games.

A flood of fans swarmed into the livestream, filling the chat while asking about the recent sensational iceberg incident.

"You guys don't actually think I saved the Sinnoh region, do you?"

Lu Ye casually replied, "Well, you guessed right!"

Instantly, the chat exploded again.

"I've never seen someone so shameless!"

"Lu Bao, the truth can't be hidden—it even leaks from your eyes!"

"Was it really Teacher Lu's doing? I'm so curious!"

Fans brimmed with skepticism, excitement, and disbelief. Seeing Teacher Lu change the topic again, the chat sighed in frustration.

"Thank you for the superchat 'For Togepi,' boss, wishing you good health."

Lu Ye booted up the game emulator: "Let's gift the boss a Metronome from Togepi!"

Under Teacher Lu's antics, Togepi on screen wagged its finger, releasing a purple Toxic mist.

"Suggested edit: Classic reenactment."

"Boss, you fool!"

"Missing with Toxic is the most 'Teacher Lu' thing ever lol."

Amid a wave of "Boss, spend wisely" comments, Teacher Lu answered questions:

"Tactics stream is next time... planning to use Rainy Day Bye Bye Song."

"Mengmengda? Mengmengda needs to work, stop thinking about watching Mengmengda, go out and catch some Pokémon."

The chat instantly fired back:

"You think I'm here for Mengmengda? I'm actually here for Ghosty and Duckie."

"Damn, so this counts as legal participation in the Baby Cup now?"

Teacher Lu scanned the chat and froze momentarily.

"Duck stew..." Lu Ye coughed, "Ahem, Duckie is busy hatching eggs today, mainly streaming horror games."

With that, Teacher Lu had Rotom cut the lights.

In the darkened room, Teacher Lu wore headphones with a serious expression, a grinning Haunter floating beside him.

This horror game topped ORAS platform sales, produced by Devon Corporation, titled Escape the Mansion.

In a sunless forest stood a vine-covered mansion haunted by a gentle green-haired lady ghost.

Players had to avoid this lady and her Chansey, find the 'Cleanse Tag' in the mansion, and escape.

"Escape? More like fight!"

Teacher Lu turned to confront the green-haired lady.

"???"

"Humans shouldn't... at least not this."

"Damn, this ghost lady is totally Mengmengda!"

The screen shook violently, blood splattered, as the player was dragged away by Chansey gripping their pants, leaving bloody trails.

"Got taken to the lady's room?"

"Even better!"

Game over. Lu Ye and Haunter exchanged glances as Haunter cackled.

"Gengarrr~ヾ(≧∇≦*)ヾ"

"Nope, Haunter's too cute, ruins the horror vibe."

"Suggest using the urban legend 'White Hand' as protagonist!"

Seeing this comment, Lu Ye's expression changed.

'White Hand' was an urban legend from the original Pokémon handheld games.

When players entered the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town, an NPC would say:

'Look behind you... there's a white hand.'

Paired with Lavender Town's eerie BGM, it sent chills down players' spines, a reference later used officially in Pokémon Origins.

"Clearly nonsense," Lu Ye thought.

Creak—

Teacher Lu pushed back his gaming chair, took a deep breath, and continued streaming.

In the dim room, Sylveon slightly turned its head, azure eyes glowing in the dark.

Haunter silently grinned, its smile stretching to the root of its tongue before fading into darkness.

Starting the game, entering the mansion, a white shadow flashed across the screen.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The chat exploded with warnings:

"Streamer, look at your right shoulder—white hand."

"Cabinet! Behind the cabinet!"

Hearing rustling sounds, Lu Ye threw off his headphones and shouted:

"Dammit, I quit!"

Living room.

Sirfetch'd tilted its head, looking at the Poké Egg beneath its white wing.

The egg rocked violently, cracks spreading—clearly about to hatch.

"Quack!" Sirfetch'd happily hopped down, staring at the soon-to-hatch little one.

Roll roll roll—

The egg wobbled as the little creature inside struggled to break free.

A true 'break shell cute,' adorable enough to make Sirfetch'd grin goofily.

"Quack~(๑´∀`๑)"

The rocking egg drew the attention of the other little ones.

Blastoise rose from its tank with a splash, adjusting its shades to inspect the egg.

Arcanine excitedly dashed around the living room, tail wagging wildly.

"Quack!" Sirfetch'd waddled toward the bedroom to fetch Teacher Lu from his stream.

Creak—

Sirfetch'd entered, looking around the dark room in confusion.

Why no lights, duck?

Before the faintly glowing screen sat Teacher Lu, fully focused with headphones on.

Sirfetch'd tapped the cabinet with its leek, getting no response.

Then, duckie extended a white wing, holding a giant leek to gently poke Lu Ye's back.

Instantly, a chill shot up Teacher Lu's spine, spreading through his body.

"Little Luo, lights!" Lu Ye trembled.

Immediately, the room lit up.

Teacher Lu and Sirfetch'd locked eyes, everything conveyed without words.

The chat exploded with "LOLOLOL."

Watching the stream, the usually icy Nassi couldn't suppress her smile.

Aru's green cowlick bounced with laughter;

Lance happily poured himself more tea.

"Gengarrr~!ヾ(≧∇≦*)ヾ" Haunter supported Teacher Lu's shoulder.

Lu Ye wiped his face, sighing at Sirfetch'd:

"Why'd you come in?"

"Quack!" Sirfetch'd pointed outside with its leek.

Teacher Lu instantly understood: "It's hatching?"

Getting Sirfetch'd's nod, Lu Ye turned back to the screen:

"Unexpected situation today, ending early. Tactics stream next time."

"May's Pokémon game release—remember to buy!"

The stream went dark instantly, leaving fans savoring the comedic moment.

"How can horror games be this entertaining, LOL."

"I'll enjoy my own content, nobody gets my money."

"Next time for sure!"

Savior of Sinnoh, Rainbow Hero, rider of Giratina... Teacher Lu, now 'flinching,' contemplated braised versus stewed recipes.

Entering the living room, the rolling Poké Egg caught his attention.

Lu Ye sat cross-legged on the carpet, the little ones surrounding the central egg.

Multiple pairs of eyes stared intently at the egg, holding their breaths.

"Togepriii~!" Togepi blinked happily, waving its tiny hands.

Am I gonna be a big sister~!

"Gengarrr!" Haunter had already prepared textbooks—no child left behind.

Blastoise pondered whether to first verify it wasn't a Ditto...

"Quack~!(´థ౪థ)σ" Sirfetch'd teared up emotionally.

My child, on the day you're born, the forests of Masago Town will whisper your name!

One day, this mediocre knight will fade, and you shall be crowned king!

In this solemn atmosphere, Teacher Lu prepared a soft mat in advance.

Opening the group chat livestream, Lu Ye invited A-Jin while asking:

"Do I just watch now?"

'The Hatcher' A-Jin's eyes widened at the soon-to-hatch little one, cheering excitedly.

"Exactly! The moment a Pokémon breaks free is life's greatest charm!" A-Jin laughed.

For a moment, Teacher Lu felt moved.

"I'll cancel one of A-Jin's debts," Lu Ye thought.

Other group members expressed surprise:

"So cute..." Ami murmured at the gray-green blunt snout peeking out.

"Looks like a Larvitar," Green observed.

Instantly, Teacher Lu's expression grew complicated.

Though Lucian had warned him... this guy actually gifted a pseudo-legendary egg!

Gulp... Lu Ye swallowed hard, wiping sweat from his brow.

Affording its upkeep... that's the real question...

"They say Larvitar consumes entire mountains while growing."

The girl laughed, "Seems Teacher Lu's pockets run deep!"

Teacher Lu forced a dry laugh.

Was the mountain he'd earned from Pokémon games about to vanish here?!

The 'break shell cute' Larvitar cautiously explored its surroundings, showing no signs of aggression.

"Aren't Larvitars usually temperamental?" Kris asked curiously.

"Aha." A-Jin wiped his nose, explaining professionally: "Hatched Pokémon's personalities mirror their trainers!"

"After watching Teacher Lu's stream..." A-Jin smirked, "Might be a timid Larvitar."

Lu Ye: "..."

Maybe I'll reinstate that debt after all.

"Timid nature..." Ruby said, "isn't ideal for Larvitar's growth."

Teacher Lu's eyebrow twitched at the key point.

Not just unsuitable—it's the worst possible nature for a Tyranitar.

Known for ferocity and destructive power, 'timid' weakens its offense and weather control.

Yet...

For Teacher Lu's household, perhaps this was the perfect nature?!

Lu Ye gazed at the struggling Larvitar.

Regardless, this new life deeply moved him.

Last time was Togepi's birth.

He'd considered returning it to Sinnoh League if incompatible... now that seemed unnecessary.

"You might not be the strongest little one,"

Lu Ye thought quietly,

"But you're the best little one to me."

"Keep watching," Wallace said elegantly, chin in hand, "Larvitar's almost out."

The green snout strained against the shell, tiny hands emerging to paddle-like adjust itself.

"Don't help, Teacher Lu," A-Jin warned seriously.

Lu Ye nodded slightly as the little ones' eyes sparkled with 'hope.'

Then Larvitar broke free with its hands, poking its head out with a "pop."

"Yogi..."

Larvitar blinked, stuffing shell fragments into its mouth to chew.

Crunch, crunch, crunch—

"Yogi?" Larvitar tilted its head, munching shell like senbei crackers.

Instantly, everyone relaxed.

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