Chapter 31. [How To Enjoy Life]

“So, to teach you how to enjoy life, I thought it would be faster to drag you into the same industry since she seems to like VTubers. I also thought that Iroha-chan was suited to be a streamer.”

“Oh, me? Why?”

“Because you seem to have a high-stress tolerance.”

“There?!”

“No, it’s serious. Even though skill is essential for streamers. You can acquire it by getting used to it, but it’s better to have the aptitude.”

It’s true that as long as I can watch a VTuber’s streamer, I don’t care about anything else.

If I think back. There have been many malicious comments thrown at me during the streaming.

But I didn’t pay any attention to them.

“I was still taking bets on whether Iroha-chan would continue to stream. You have school, and there are physical problems. Above all, children are easily bored. I could follow up on the stream, but not on the other things.”

So that’s why she took good care of the equipment and software.

She wanted to reduce the burden as much as possible.

“Well, I was originally going to provide more serious support. Because I was going to recruit you into our office.”

“Yes, yes! No, no, that’s impossible!”

Ah-nee belongs to one of the world’s largest VTuber agencies.

The VTubers in the agency dominates the rankings of the number of subscribers to their channels.

There was no way she could get in that easily.

“That’s right. I told Mane-chan about it, but she rejected me.”

“Oh…”

“According to Mane-chan, [He seems to have a lot of topics to talk about, and his character is perfect. Now, the number of overseas companies is growing, so I want people with language skills as much as I can get my hands on them. But she’s underage so I can’t]”

“That’s right.”

“So I said, “At the very least, I’d like to help her debut as an individual VTuber”. And they said, ‘Well if that’s the case.”. So I ended up directly funding and supporting you.”

Isn’t that what we call “door-in-the-face”?

A negotiating technique that pushes big demands and lets small demands go through.

It would be horrible if Ah-nee did it unconsciously.

Or perhaps I should say, “Sasuga, Ah-nee.”

“I was worried  I wouldn’t be strong enough to support you, but you’re unexpectedly strong, so I managed.”

Anxious? That’s unexpected.

I mean, does Ah-nee sometimes feel anxious too?

“You know how it is from there.”

She’s the one who’s been trying to get me to meet all these different VTubers and stir things up.

Was it for my sake?

Of course, she was probably enjoying herself, but still.

And then, all of a sudden, she gets a little brusque.

“It’s just that…well, how should I put it…I’m too close to people, or too rough, or can’t read the air, or something. I tend to overdo it.”

“I know.”

“What?

“I’m telling you, I still haven’t forgiven you for bringing me together with VTubers in real life, okay?”

“Hiiiiiiii! Iroha-chan’s face is scary!”

Ah-nee wept yo yo yo and clutched at me [I’m sorry oh~].

I sighed heavily.

“But that’s enough.”

How I look at my oshi’s stream has changed a little since I met her in person.

I can no longer look at them with only a pure fan mind.

I feel sad about that.

But now I’m not just a fan anymore. I’m a VTuber. In the end, I chose this path for myself.

Since I debuted as a VTuber, it was inevitable that we would have to meet.

If I wanted to reject it, I should have refused at that time.

And the fact that I didn’t refuse means.

“I won’t forgive you, but it’s already past, and it’s not just Ah-nee’s fault.”

And it’s not all about losing.

Having experienced being a VTuber, I can now watch the stream from the same standpoint.

I’ve been able to enjoy it in a new way.

In a way, I’m enjoying streaming now more than ever.

“I see. Thank you.”

“I’m the one who should be thanking you, right?”

“Still, you know. It’s not just Iroha-chan that I want to tell, “Life is so interesting.”. It’s the same with the other girls.”

“Is that why you invited all the VTubers to the pool?”

“Yes. I think it’s up to people to decide what they want to enjoy. But it’s frustrating that they don’t even know how fun it can be, right? I love you guys. I want the people I love to know more about what I love, don’t you?”

Ah-nee laughed, “Of course, I love you too, Iroha-chan!” I laughed.

Her usual straight gaze.

“How can you say such a thing so straight up?”

“Hehe.”

I couldn’t hold back and looked away from his smile.

Ah, my face is hot.

“That’s why I want you to know, and I want you to know about Iroha-chan. Hey, Iroha-chan. Can we all go out and play together again?”

“Ah~”

It’s frustrating to admit this because I’m losing to Ah-nee.

As I’m being pushed around by Ah-nee, I’m beginning to think such a thing isn’t so bad.

Mai, Ah-nee, Ogu, my mother, and all my collabs streamers.

I can’t think of them as strangers anymore.

Maybe it’s just because I’ve had such good results so far.

So I don’t know what will happen in the future.

But.

“–“Next time” we meet in real life, please tell me in advance.”

“Eh, that’s okay!”

“Yes.”

I surrendered.

I thought I would never win against this person.

“I’ll get you a hat then. I’ll wear it like this, deep in my eyes, so I won’t be able to see your face before I join you. Just kidding.”

“I thought the same thing when you said “Otsuka-reta-” but Iroha-chan doesn’t have a sense of humor.”

“You’re the one!”

“But thank you.”

“…… nnnn”

“Hey, Iroha-chan – is life fun?”

I shrugged and replied.

“There.”

“Haha, that’s about right. Well, you’ll have to work harder.”

We looked at each other and laughed.

Ah-nee clapped her hands and says, “Okay, this is the end of the dampness.”

“So, in the end, I’m just doing what I want to do. So, Iroha-chan, why don’t you use that money for what you want to do? Besides, I’m sure you’ll need it sooner or later.”

“What? What? Oh, I see!

“Oh, you get it? It’s not like I can’t do it even if it’s a small amount, but the amount is justice after all. I’ll be involved in a big deal in the future.”

“Sure! No, but if that happens, this amount is still not enough.”

“Yeah. That’s why I have to work harder on streaming.”

“Okay, Ah-nee!”

I put the bankbook away in my pocket and nodded.

It seems that Ah-nee has finally come to understand me.

That means I have to spend this money on superchat!

And that also means throwing in a red superchat!

All right!

To support the future VTuber industry, I will return it firmly!

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Well, I guess I was wrong.