Hatching Zorua from the Start, and You Call Me a Beginner?

Lu Yi transmigrates into the Pokemon world, dreaming of becoming an unambitious couch potato who wants nothing more than to bask in the sun and cuddle Pokémon every day.

But while the dream is idyllic, reality is harsh. The Starter Pokémon he randomly gets is a shiny Zorua! It should be the kind of luck that makes everyone else green with envy, but Lu Yi can’t bring himself to smile.

That’s because the little rascal’s illusion talent has gone a bit sideways: it specializes in creating all kinds of mortifying illusions that leave people socially dead!

And so, the whole vibe of the Pokemon world suddenly changes:

Other people’s Zorua: Lurk in the shadows and bewitch powerful foes.

Lu Yi’s Zorua: “Look! That Trainer is dancing ‘Auspiciousness Is Coming’ on the rooftop!” (Illusion-only special edition)

Other people’s battles: Passion runs high as moves clash.

Lu Yi’s battles: “Oh no! You fell before I even made a move! Referee, they’re faking an injury!” (An award-winning performance)

Other people making Pokéblocks: Sweet and tasty, bringing people closer to their Pokémon.

Lu Yi making Pokéblocks: “Pokéblocks made with the emotions of social death… Come on, little rascal, eat them while they’re hot?” (A bizarre flavor)

Faced with a reality where all dignity lies shattered on the ground, Lu Yi gazes skyward in anguish. “I just want to lie flat! Why are my signature moves ‘Snarl: Social Death Edition’ and ‘Fake Cry: Faking-Injury Specialty’?”