1. Ash's Story (Part 10: Galar)

Chapter 20

Back at Motostoke City, we pay a visit to Yoshida's Coffee, where the owner offers us the chance to engage in battles. Afterwards, as a token of appreciation, they gift us various Sweets, mentioning that these items are crucial for evolving Milcery.

"Take a look at these... There's the Strawberry Sweet, Love Sweet, Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Star Sweet, and Ribbon Sweets," I exclaim, listing the various types of Sweets that can influence the evolution of Milcery into different forms.

And since it is still daytime, so we try to put some sweets on the Milcery, but nothing happens. Flora says, "I think you need to spin them around."

"Shall we try this?" I suggest, offering the Milcery the Strawberry Sweet. As it holds the Sweet, I attempt to spin it, and to our amazement, the Milcery evolves right before our eyes, transforming into a Vanilla Cream Alcremie.

"Is that really it?" Alice gasps, clearly surprised by the sudden and successful evolution of Milcery into the specific form of Alcremie.

Alcremie (Vanilla Cream): The Cream Pokemon: Fairy Type. Evolve from Milcery after spinning clockwise for less than 5 seconds during the day with a sweet. When Alcremie is content, the cream it secretes from its hands becomes sweeter and richer.

"Let's try the counterclockwise spin," Alice suggests, emulating the same action with the Love Sweet. Astonishingly, the Milcery evolves once again, this time taking on a different form of Alcremie.

"Now it's Ruby Cream!" Alice exclaims, amazed by the unexpected outcome.

Alcremie (Ruby Cream): The Cream Pokemon: Fairy Type. Evolve from Milcery after spinning counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds during the day with a sweet. The moment it evolved, it took on a sweet and tart flavor. This is because of the way its cells spontaneously shifted during evolution.

"So, we spun less than 5 seconds to get those two variations," I note while checking the Pokédex. "What if we spin it for more than 5 seconds?"

Alice and I decide to conduct the experiment once again, this time spinning the Milcery for a longer duration. Surprisingly, the Milcery evolves into two different forms after more extended spinning—revealing itself as Caramel Swirl and Ruby Swirl.

Alcremie (Caramel Swirl): The Cream Pokemon: Fairy Type. Evolve from Milcery after spinning clockwise for more than 5 seconds during the day with a sweet. The moment it evolved, it took on a bitter flavor. This is because of the way its cells spontaneously shifted during evolution.

Alcremie (Ruby Swirl): The Cream Pokemon: Fairy Type. Evolve from Milcery after spinning counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds during the day with a sweet. The moment it evolved, it took on a mixed flavor. This is because of the way its cells spontaneously shifted during evolution.

"Considering it also listed 'Daytime,' I wonder if the other forms might evolve at night," Flora speculates.

"It's possible. Let's head back to the Budew Drop Inn and try this out," Elena suggests as we make our way there.

Upon entering the Budew Drop Inn, we're taken aback to find Marnie and Morpeko standing before the hero statue Sonia had shown us earlier.

"Uhhh, Challenger Ash, right? Out givin' it your all, even this late, huh? Hey, help with somethin' for a sec. I want t'see if I'm ready for the next leg of the Gym Challenge," Marnie requests.

"Of course, I'm up for a battle," I respond. Marnie seems pleasantly surprised and remarks, "Wicked! Got some fight in you, huh?"

Unexpectedly, Team Yell appears, rallying behind Marnie as they start cheering fervently. "Marnie is unbeatable!" "Go, Marnie!" The enthusiastic chants echo, though the loud cheering from the grunts causes Marnie to wince slightly.