The drone camera stabilized above us as Ritu tapped her tablet.
"Stream is live again," she whispered.
The moment the red indicator blinked onscreen, the chat erupted in a tidal wave of messages:
[FINALLY BROOO]
[WE STARVED FOR KNOWLEDGE]
[AAKASH ANSWER MY QUESTION I SENT IT 14 TIMES]
[LUNCH BREAK WAS TOO LONG 😭]
[WHAT DID MONKEY EAT?? TELL US]
I held up my hand, smiling.
"Alright, alright. Welcome back. Q&A time. Ask safely, ask respectfully, and—please—no one ask if you can fistfight a Pokémon."
Mankey looked deeply offended at the camera.
Chat immediately:
[TOO LATE WE ALREADY DID][LET HIM FIGHT MY NEIGHBOR][POKÉMON SWIGGY DELIVERY WHEN]
I sighed dramatically.
"Okay. First question."
🌱 Q1 — Growing Berries at Home
A viewer asked:
"Can we grow berries at home? Will they spread?"
nodded.
"Yes, berries can be grown—but only in proper gardens or open spaces, not tiny balconies or cramped bedrooms. They need sunlight, airflow, and real soil to grow well. And no, they won't spread uncontrollably or take over your building."
A few team members nodded behind me.
"Treat them like normal plants. Give space, care, and labels—especially for berries with medicinal effects."
Chat:
[MY MOM SAID "NO POISON BERRIES ON MY WINDOW"]
[I ALREADY PLANTED ORAN IN MY SOCIETY GARDEN]
✨ Q2 — Do Pokémon Become Aggressive After Evolution?
"Do Pokémon evolve into violent forms? Should we be scared?"
I shook my head.
"No. Evolution increases power, not aggression."
Some lingering comments slowed.
"But some Pokémon do change temperament—maybe more confident, calmer, more energetic. A few species get moodier while nearing evolution."
I tapped my chest.
"But listen carefully:
If your Pokémon trusts you before evolution, it won't become aggressive after.
A bonded Pokémon stays loyal, no matter how strong it becomes."
Chat flooded with relief.
[I WAS SCARED OF MY PIDGEY GROWING UP]
[YOU ALREADY HAVE A PIDGEY???]
[I WILL SOON]
[THANK GOD THEY DON'T TURN EVIL]
⚔️ Q3 — Military Use of Pokémon
Another question:
"Will Pokémon be used in the military?"
I didn't sugarcoat it.
"Yes. Pokémon will become part of military, police, rescue, and emergency services."
Captain Sethi stood taller behind me.
"Not as weapons. As partners. Carefully trained, responsibly paired, and fully respected."
The chat buzzed:
[POKÉMON ARMY INDIA OP]
[BUT ALSO GOOD TO HEAR THEY WON'T BE MISUSED]
🍗 Q4 — "Can Pidgeotto deliver my Swiggy order?"
I snorted.
"Sure—right after she pecks your entire head bald for delivery fees."
Pidgeotto screeched proudly.
"For real though, Pokémon can support many professions. Transport, rescue, search operations, agriculture—so yes, delivery is possible someday."
Chat:
[HAIR TAX LMAO]
[AERIAL BIRYANI DELIVERY HYPE]
🏠 Q5 — Keeping Pokémon in Flats
"Can I keep Pokémon as pets in flats? My landlord is terrified."
I breathed out.
"It depends on species and size. Small Normal-types? Sure. Some Grass-types? Fine. Fire-types? Only with proper ventilation. Huge Pokémon? Not recommended in small apartments."
Mankey nodded like a landlord himself.
"Educating society is the first step. Pokémon aren't monsters—they're companions."
Chat:
[MY LANDLORD SAID NO EVEN TO PIDGEY 😭]
❤️ Q8 — The Twin Eevee Back Home
"When can we see the Eevee again? Are they doing well?"
My face softened.
"They're doing great. They're pampered at home, adjusting beautifully. I'll upload a video after returning in the evening."
Chat:
[EEEEEEEE]
[CUTE FOX BABIES]
🎓 Q9 — Future Trainer Education
"Will you train new trainers someday?"
"Good news—yes."
The team glanced at me, curious.
"The government is already creating a structure for training, exams, and certifications. In the future, anyone can become a registered Trainer."
Chat exploded:
[TRAINER ACADEMY CONFIRMED]
[TAKE MY MONEY]
[OPEN IN MUMBAI FIRST PLEASE]
🥐 Q10 — The French Bakery Incident
From Jean-Pierre, Lyon, France:
"Bonjour Aakash! I found a cream-covered creature eating pastries in my bakery. Looks like whipped cream with eyes. Is it dangerous? It sat on a croissant…"
I almost burst laughing.
"Jean, congratulations. You met a Milcery."
Chat lost it instantly:
[MILCERY IN A BAKERY THAT'S PEAK COMEDY][FRENCH PASTRY POKÉMON IN FRANCE LMAOOO]
"Milcery are harmless. They love sweets. They might try to blend into desserts—so don't bake them by accident."
I held up a finger.
"And absolutely do NOT eat it."
Chat spammed emojis.
"They produce edible sweet cream, and many love baking. So… she might actually help you in your shop. Check the Pokédex for evolution tips—it's easy."
🚫 Q11 — Why Are Pokémon Zones Closed Around Mumbai?
The chat suddenly turned serious.
"Aakash bhai, why did the government close all Pokémon-active zones today? Forests, beaches, everything blocked."
I nodded gravely.
"Because yesterday, people rushed into Pokémon habitats recklessly. Some got poisoned. Some got paralyzed. We got lucky nobody died."
Silence washed over the chat.
"The government shut all zones temporarily for mapping. My team is currently identifying territories, dangers, and safe routes."
Behind me, the officers straightened unconsciously.
"When the mapping finishes, new rules will be announced. There will be designated safe zones with harmless Pokémon where the public can interact."
Chat replies slowed respectfully:
[THIS IS FAIR]
[SAVE FIRST, FUN LATER]
[THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING]
I clapped once.
"Alright. That's it for Q&A. Thanks everyone for being patient."
The drone pulled back, framing the team as they prepared to move.
"We'll resume exploration now. Many more Pokémon ahead. Stay tuned."
The chat roared with excitement as the screen shifted from Q&A mode back to adventure.
A/N: This chapter is majorly written by to get in some info. I didn't wanna waste time explaining. If there is any oversight or mistake let me know in comments and I'll fix it.