Chapter 138: Why Are You So Practiced at This!

Nighttime.

Due to the arrival of guests, the Sunshine Gym seemed much livelier.

Garchomp and Kommo-o, the absolute mainstays for this upcoming Masters Tournament, were studying hard in front of a TM machine.

"Garchomp?"

Little sister, what is wrong with you?

Kommo-o merely let out a slight yawn before Garchomp's death stare scared it into instant alertness, its eyes refocusing on the Milotic dancing enthusiastically on the screen.

Riolu, for the first time in a while, did not go on a journey but stayed at the training grounds, having its progress over this period tested by Cynthia's Lucario.

Even through a thick wall, one could hear the crisp sounds of impact coming from their direction from time to time.

Miraidon continued to maintain its "slacker dragon" persona, conscientiously fulfilling its duty of guarding the Gym gate.

Of course, if someone really wanted to come in, it probably wouldn't react at all...

Everyone has their own things to do; it's so good, really so good.

After scanning the Gym, Qing Yu had originally intended to watch a movie with Eevee.

But upon returning to the living room, he found that Cynthia was already sitting on one side of the sofa, with one blue Eevee and one brown Eevee lying symmetrically on her left and right.

Seeing Qing Yu walk over, Cynthia quickly made some space and smiled:

"Eevee has quite good taste. The movies it's been following lately all star Diantha, and they have very high box office numbers in both Unova and Kalos."

Qing Yu was stunned and looked up at the TV screen.

The woman in front of the lens was none other than the new Champion of the Kalos region, the young Kalos film star and popular Unova Pokémon Hollywood actress—

Diantha!

From the first moment he saw her in XY, Qing Yu felt that this Champion lady must have drawn inspiration from the world-famous actress Audrey Hepburn.

So when he saw this popular film titled *Miare Holiday*, he actually had no desire to complain at all...

After all, there is a real-life prototype, so it's reasonable, perfectly reasonable.

Sitting on the sofa, Qing Yu's gaze quickly turned to Eevee, who was resting on Cynthia's lap looking like it was enjoying itself.

Damn it, your Trainer is right in front of you, hey!

Eevee, focused on watching the film, didn't notice Qing Yu's murderous gaze at all, which instead drew a light chuckle from Cynthia.

"This child is still as affectionate as before."

Cynthia spoke slowly, but to Qing Yu's ears, it inexplicably carried a hint of provocation.

She's showing off, she's definitely showing off!

Why are you so practiced at this!

Qing Yu immediately reached out both hands and pulled Eevee back into his arms.

Regarding his actions, although Eevee let out a dissatisfied hum, it quickly quieted down and continued watching the Gardevoir starring in the movie.

Eevee had never seen a Pokémon like Gardevoir before.

But when it first saw it on TV, Eevee was deeply stunned.

To think there is such a beautiful and elegant Pokémon in this world!

If only I could be that pretty too...

Regarding Qing Yu's petty tantrum, Cynthia just smiled and didn't mind.

After watching the Eevee in Qing Yu's arms for a while, a trace of doubt suddenly rose in her heart, so she said:

"Come to think of it, I feel like Eevee should have been able to evolve a long time ago. Is it because it hasn't decided what it wants to evolve into yet that it has remained in its original state?"

As an "honor student" who had dealt with Pokémon in research labs since childhood, Cynthia was certain her judgment was accurate.

This Eevee was hatched by Qing Yu back in Shenhezhen and had been with him since it was small; there shouldn't be any issues with their level of intimacy.

As for strength...

For Eevee's special evolution method, that is the least important factor.

Then, there is only one explanation.

"Hmm?"

Being told this by Cynthia, Qing Yu scratched his head and subconsciously looked at the Eevee in his arms.

Eevee is going to evolve?

How come I didn't know?

It never seemed to show any signs of wanting to evolve...

Noticing Qing Yu's reaction, Cynthia could basically confirm her thoughts.

Eevee itself is a very sensitive and delicate Pokémon, often keenly sensing the thoughts of its Trainer.

Even its evolution can be influenced by the subtle influence of its Trainer.

It is precisely because of Qing Yu's "free-range" approach all this time that Eevee also felt that maintaining the status quo was fine, which led to the delay in evolution.

Truly two gentle yet awkward fools.

If she didn't remind him, who knows how long it would take for Qing Yu to realize this.

"Perhaps you could try to determine a future direction with Eevee."

After a faint smile, Cynthia picked up the Glaceon that was lying beside her, looking very intimate.

"Just like this child; because it loved snow when it was little, the goal we set from the beginning was to evolve into Glaceon."

"Bui~"

Even as cold and aloof as Glaceon, its voice would involuntarily soften when it was beside its Trainer.

After being reminded by Cynthia, Qing Yu gazed at the Eevee in his arms and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

From the beginning, his idea was to let Eevee decide for itself what it should evolve into; even if it evolved into a "useless king," he would gladly accept it.

But now it seems that he indeed ignored a very important factor.

A Trainer and their Pokémon should always be one in heart and mind.

Assisting one's Pokémon in completing its evolution is the duty of a Trainer; his previous thinking actually seemed a bit incompetent.

After thinking this through, Qing Yu sighed.

Sure enough, on the path of being a Trainer, there is still a lot of room for his own improvement.

Thinking of this, Qing Yu slowly picked up Eevee, reached out to pat its head under its confused gaze, and then asked in a gentle tone:

"Eevee, do you like Gardevoir very much?"

Qing Yu knew that Eevee had been watching many movies starring Diantha and Gardevoir lately.

"Bui!"

Eevee nodded.

"Then... let's set our goal to evolve into Sylveon and work hard to catch up with that Gardevoir's footsteps, shall we?"

Qing Yu smiled again.

"Bui!"

Eevee nodded heavily, its expression more serious than ever before.

If it could really be like the Trainer said and keep pace with that Gardevoir...

It would work hard too!

With this, Qing Yu and Eevee finally determined their future direction.

Gardevoir is certainly very beautiful, but if it can evolve into Sylveon...

At least in terms of cuteness, it definitely won't lose to the "waifu-mon"!

The evolution condition for Sylveon is sufficient intimacy or friendliness, and it also needs to learn at least one Fairy-type move.

Eevee knows Baby-Doll Eyes, so the condition should be met.

Just as Qing Yu was thinking, Eevee's body suddenly radiated a faint white light.

It was the sign of evolution.

This gave him a start.

Although the evolution direction was confirmed, if Eevee evolved now...

Wouldn't the Eevee Z he got be wasted?

At least use it a few more times!

However, fortunately, the evolution glow only appeared for a short while and quickly disappeared.

While Qing Yu breathed a sigh of relief, Cynthia on the side couldn't help but smile.

Just as expected.

Unlike her Glaceon, the evolution condition for Sylveon does not require any external items, only the bond between the two.

So...

Judging by Eevee's level of intimacy with Qing Yu, it should be able to complete its evolution at any time now, right?