Chapter 13: Nidoran♀'s Breeding Problem? Can a Single Streamer Figure It Out?
[Professional streamer? How professional are we talking?]
[Any question can be asked? Bro, don't oversell yourself!]
[This guy owns a Munchlax? How rich is his family?]
Thanks to the decent performance of his first stream, the initial system-recommended traffic today was slightly higher than yesterday.
The number of viewers in the stream was visibly increasing—evident from the growing barrage of comments.
"How professional? I've appraised more Pokémon than you've eaten Farfetch'd!"
"This streamer never oversells. This streamer is a Miltank riding a motorcycle!"
"Originally had two mines, but they've already been eaten away!"
Still riding the high from streaming, Ye Yinchuan quickly got into the groove today, his mind sharp as he engaged with every comment in the chat.
[LOL, this streamer's pretty funny.]
[Never seen him before. Someone with big… courage, go test him out?]
[Serious question, what does 'Miltank riding a motorcycle' mean?]
Though the stream's atmosphere was lively, without any live call-ins, there was no real content to latch onto.
Many viewers clicked in, took a glance, and left immediately if nothing caught their interest.
As the stream's momentum began to slow—even lose viewers—Ye Yinchuan patiently waited:
"No one wants to call in? Free Pokémon appraisals, any question answered, I can analyze anything!"
Just as he started worrying that he might miss this first wave of traffic—
[User 'Nidoran♀ Is My Waifu' is requesting a live call!]
Ye Yinchuan's heart leapt. Finally!
But this username…
Sure, in the Pokémon world, this kind of thing wasn't unheard of—some people even held weddings with their Pokémon.
But buddy, your taste is a little out there, huh?
If it were Gardevoir, I'd get it…
But Nidoran♀? That thing's basically a spiky, poisonous mouse.
[Call connected!]
"So… Nidoran♀'s husband, what's your question? Or do you just want an appraisal?"
On screen was a bespectacled, chubby teen who looked like a high schooler.
The kid adjusted his glasses and spoke in a slightly immature voice:
"Streamer, I've got a question. Lately, I've been trying to breed my Nidoran♀, but no matter how many Nidoran♂ I bring, she just isn't interested. What's going on?"
[Maybe she's not old enough yet?]
[Uh… your username + this topic = suspicious vibes.]
[Maybe she's picky?]
[Nidoran♀ care about looks too?]
Viewers quickly chimed in with their own theories.
Ye Yinchuan noted that the call-in had temporarily stabilized the stream's viewer count and relaxed slightly.
It wasn't that he lacked confidence—it was just that streaming algorithms relied heavily on engagement metrics. The better he retained each wave of viewers, the faster his channel would grow.
"Well, Pokémon are emotional creatures with many traits similar to humans. Breeding is like dating—there's gotta be chemistry, some emotional buildup before things progress… You can't just jump straight into it, right?"
Ye Yinchuan shared his perspective based on his understanding of Pokémon behavior.
But the teen shook his head, disappointed:
"I know that. But the Nidoran♂ I've found are all top-tier, handsome, and popular with other Nidoran♀. Mine doesn't just ignore them—she actively rejects them, even gets aggressive. This isn't about chemistry anymore."
"Streamer, if you don't know, it's fine. Another Nidoran♂ is coming soon—I'll try again. If it still doesn't work, I'll just take her to a Pokémon Center."
Clearly, the kid didn't have high expectations—he was just testing the waters.
[LMAO, streamer, you good?]
[Can't blame him—dude's clearly single. What does he know about breeding?]
Ye Yinchuan bristled:
"Bring your Nidoran♀ on screen! I'll know what's up the second I see her!"
Just as the teen hesitated—perhaps considering ending the call—his phone rang.
"That fast? Okay. Yeah, I'm live with a Pokémon streamer. I'll let him take a look, if that's cool."
After hanging up, he turned back to the camera with a "last chance" tone:
"Streamer, my friend's bringing his Nidoran♂ over. You can check then. If you actually figure it out, I'll send gifts."
"Deal."
Ye Yinchuan understood the skepticism. As an unknown streamer who hadn't proven himself yet, it was natural not to be taken seriously.
The fact that the kid hadn't hung up was courtesy enough.
But no matter what, today, he'd make sure this guy learned what real skill looked like.
With his Treasure Appraisal Eye, was there any Pokémon issue he couldn't diagnose?
[Is this even allowed on stream?]
[Streamer, pay close attention—don't embarrass yourself!]
[Doubt this guy's got what it takes.]
Reading these comments, Ye Yinchuan sighed, suddenly missing the small fanbase he'd built during his first stream.
If they were here, they'd at least be cheering him on—not leaving him at the mercy of these doubtful randos.
"Sigh. I wanted to interact as just a regular streamer, but since you all doubt me so much… guess I'll have to stop pretending and reveal my true power!"
During the wait, he bantered with the chat.
[LOL, don't get clowned later!]
[Promised something big? Don't deliver something crappy!]
Most of the remaining viewers were clearly sticking around just to see him fail.
And the stream's numbers were still slowly dropping—not everyone had the patience to wait.
Ye Yinchuan shrugged. This was out of his control. Until the Pokémon appeared, he couldn't exactly showcase his skills.
[User 'Sailor Moon' has entered your stream!]
The username caught Ye Yinchuan's attention—it was a familiar face.
"Sailor Moon" was Hu Yue's online handle!
"Why's she here?"
He muttered to himself but didn't overthink it.
Probably just the algorithm recommending his stream to her.
He hadn't advertised this new account anywhere—not even on social media.
[User 'Sailor Moon' has gifted you a 'Poké Ball'!]
[User 'Sailor Moon' has gifted you a 'Potion'!]
Seeing Hu Yue's gifts, Ye Yinchuan quickly thanked her:
"Thank you, Sailor Moon, for the gifts!"
Meanwhile, Hu Yue, watching the stream, sighed softly:
"Starting a new channel is so hard these days. A solo male streamer with no team? Tough. Really tough. But… Pokémon appraisals? Since when does Xiao Chuan know how to do that?"
She had stumbled upon Ye Yinchuan's stream by chance and tossed in some gifts to support him.
Only now did she notice the stream's niche: Pokémon appraisals.
Originally planning to leave, Hu Yue stayed out of curiosity—she wanted to see what this was all about.