One of the truest things a person can hear in life, especially when they're down: "You are alive. You can still do something." Well done, Gamma.
Nuwt
2025-02-26 02:42:45 +0000 UTC
To me, the only way to deal w/ being blackmailed is to reveal the truth on your terms. Rookie should tell Vanessa and then their boss what's happening and accept the consequences that follow.
Jose
2025-02-26 01:48:45 +0000 UTC
Combining my three comments:
Part 1
Wow, Vanessa looked worn-down at the start, but he already looks worse than she ever did. He looks like he's wondering just how far he would go to do the right thing...and if "the right thing" involves violence without warning, hesitation, or regret. And all around, I don't blame him.
Fortunately, he's the type to talk to himself. A lot.
Part 2
Okay, I know some of us (me included) were hoping for Valerie to get involved, and maybe she still can, but plot convenience or not, I like this lady and I hope we see her again, too. After the updates last week, she's like a breath of relief.
Part 3
I now have the idea that Rookie (and ideally Vanessa) will give Mandy a love-powered psychic double beatdown. After all, this may not be the actual Pokรฉmon world, but it's a recurring theme that they respond to positive and protective emotions. Besides, the strength of a loving bond is very real, especially in the mind.
Overall
This comic went from "immensely satisfying as well as sexy and loving" with Vanessa's turnaround and her growing bond with Rookie to "a love letter to fans of the Partners series."
Evertide 05
2025-02-25 22:24:44 +0000 UTC
I hope he'll put on a mask, and give her a visit
Cabanskyy
2025-02-25 21:52:35 +0000 UTC
This is so adorable! The wisdom from the elderly never seems to disappoint
AMelonMan
2025-02-25 20:36:55 +0000 UTC
G-MA BEWEAR FTW. CMON ROOKIE THERES STILL HOPE
ChickenOverdrive
2025-02-25 20:02:26 +0000 UTC
Listen to granny bewear...
Man of madness
2025-02-25 19:55:51 +0000 UTC
Now that would be a sight worth seeing
C_Barkin
2025-02-25 19:43:03 +0000 UTC
Now..I am Motivated!
Stephon Gardiner
2025-02-25 19:40:08 +0000 UTC
Oh yeah... I can definitely see Guts' Theme playing over this scene.
I'm sure Rookie will find a way to defeat Griffi-
...I mean, Mandy
Lycan Rex
2025-02-25 19:39:26 +0000 UTC
"Old people are the greatest, they're filled with wisdom and experience." - SpongeBob SquarePants
Ostaru Empire
2025-02-25 19:38:23 +0000 UTC
Such a sweet interaction...glad to see Rookie has some hope now.
โ nite.
2025-02-25 19:31:47 +0000 UTC
If Rookie doesn't start playing the sax in the rain at night, imma be just a Lil mad/j
For real, love where this is going, he needed a Lil pep talk
Song
2025-02-25 19:28:31 +0000 UTC
Iโm not crying you are! ๐ข
DustyX7
2025-02-25 19:25:59 +0000 UTC
What a nice old lady giving him words of encouragement
Dennis pettway jr
2025-02-25 19:25:13 +0000 UTC
Man, what a sweet grandma, finally the bad feeling has passed, time to react and come out on top, Rookie
Felipe Alves
2025-02-25 19:13:57 +0000 UTC
Power of the elder
Balanced Kindness
2025-02-25 19:12:39 +0000 UTC
Poor Rookie, I can't imagine how he must've felt thinking that he's about to shatter the heart of someone he's worked so hard to get to open up to him. To him in this instant, life must seem so cruel to take away what would've otherwise have been a perfect life if it wasn't for one stupid mistake... such is life I guess. You can spend an entire lifetime building up an empire and have it fall the next day if you're not careful.
Also, I like how the old woman helping him is a Bewear. In the games, Bewear are pokemon that really want to show affection but can't because they might crush the spine of whomever they hug. It's the perfect pokemon to represent Rookie in this scenario: a love restrained, he can't even face the woman he loves so dearly. And yet ironically, the same sentiment leads to hurting them anyway... but what can he do?
I hope this encounter gives him the hope he needs to turn the tables. Out of all the partner couples, these two deserve each other the most. Time to stop moping around and rekindle that love, Rookie!
JumpingJackFlasher
2025-02-25 19:12:11 +0000 UTC
Ah granny Bewear the wise!! Her insight so powerful!
Wrong Protagonist
2025-02-25 19:09:34 +0000 UTC
Maybe she will be invited to Rookie and Vanny wedding ๐
DarthBane96
2025-02-25 19:07:51 +0000 UTC
Yeah Rookie go to Vanny and tell her everything. Believe in love. Support each other ๐๐ ๐ซก
DarthBane96
2025-02-25 19:06:58 +0000 UTC
Grandma Beware is definitely right and I hope to see more of her moving forward.
C_Barkin
2025-02-25 19:06:28 +0000 UTC
G-ma for the win
Delta Lead
2025-02-25 19:06:25 +0000 UTC
This is cinema
Megazekrom
2025-02-25 19:05:22 +0000 UTC
Brother, a job is a job, and a dream is a dream. You and Vanny can get another one and share that job and dream together.
You can't find another like each other. Sure you can maybe find love again, but you'll never recover from the heartbreak you'll cause.