"Starters/Rockruff shared secret possibility"

I noticed that in each description there is a part that focuses on bonds/friendshipsDartrix - "At times, this Pokemon feels so bothered by its dirty or ruffled feathers that it can’t focus on battle. When it loses its focus, it sometimes even retires from the battle on the spot! It’s up to each Trainer to help Dartrix overcome this troublesome stage. If this Pokemon is with a Trainer who helps it through, its strength will grow hugely!"Torracat - "Torracat has a great love for battle and will attack so relentlessly that its opponents lose the will to fight. And yet it sometimes behaves like spoiled child in front of Trainers or Pokemon with whom it has built a relationship of trust."Brionne - "Brionne always acts cheery and positive. Even when it’s feeling sad, this Pokemon doesn’t allow its sorrow to show. It’s said that Brionne will only reveal a sad expression to a Pokemon or Trainer to whom it has opened its heart completely."I'm wondering...Do you guys think it's possible that these are the first starters who will evolve through friendship rather than by reaching a certain level?Perhaps this is could even be the secret they share with Rockruff rather than split evolutions as many have been speculating. Thoughts? via /r/pokemon http://ift.tt/2dPxiyw