Chapter 33. [How To Use My Saving]

“Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!”

I screamed at the look on my mom and Ah-nee.

>LOL

>I love you Anego!

>this is real. wwww

“From now on, your mother will check in advance how you use your allowance. Iroha also said you need help with things you can’t do. You’re not good at managing money at all, are you?”

“I’ll have Iroha-chan save a fixed amount every month from now on, nee☆ If you intend to pay me back, it’s easy to save money, nee?”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”

How did this happen?

The video of me getting lectured by my mom and Ah-nee spread on a global scale.

It seems viewers from various countries got attracted by VTubers from different countries. They made clippings with subtitles in different languages.

It became a kind of internet meme.

＊　　＊　　＊

“So, I’m going to buy a cake for my mom with the money I have left. If I get her in a good mood, she might ease the restrictions a little. I can still make supacha if I have a few hundred yen. No, I’ll have to give it up as a necessary expense.”

“Haha, Iroha-chan is the same as ever~”

When I was lying down at my desk at school and complaining to Mai, I suddenly felt someone staring at me.

I raise my head and look around the classroom.

“Hmmm?”

A transfer student from Ukraine was staring at me.

I tugged at the hem of Mai’s dress.

“Hey, hey, Mai. Isn’t she staring at me?”

“Yeah? I don’t know. Maybe it’s just your imagination.

“Oh? It’s true.”

The next thing I knew, the transfer student had her face down.

Was it my imagination?

Her gaze fell to her hand.

It seems she is looking at something on her smartphone.

Recently, her parents have finally agreed to allow her to use her smartphone at school for translation and study purposes.

The teachers, who had been concerned about the situation, must now be relieved.

But what are the new students doing? Is she studying Japanese?

I snuck up behind her and peeked at the screen.

“!!!?!!!!”

It was my stream.

I jumped back to my seat and fell on my face.

Bah, she knows!

No no. That’s not true! ? Because it’s been fine so far!

I had faked the story I was talking about in the stream.

Besides, plenty of elementary school girls who can speak Ukrainian, around here!

And they even share the same name!

I glanced up.

The transfer student was staring at me again.

Is this safe? Or is it out?

Which is it?

＊　　＊　　＊

A few days have passed since I started to get nervous like that.

“…… Ehh???”

It has been a while since I began to feel the eyes of the new student, but contrary to my expectations, nothing has happened.

That’s strange. I thought for sure there was going to be some action.

“If you’re so worried, why don’t you ask her directly?”

“No, that’s not a good idea.”

I was not sure what to say to her sharp point of view.

I wanted to leave it at that rather than digging into it.

There is also the fact that it is difficult to talk.

In any case, the chances of me and her talking to each other have been decreasing recently.

She needed my help to communicate in the classroom. I was called upon by new students and our classmates too.

But now, they often solve the problem on their own.

The most important factor is that smartphones are now available in school.

Besides, she’s learning Japanese very fast, and our classmates are getting used to her.

It’s amazing how quickly people adapt when they have to.

I’m sure she’s a very adaptable animal.

“I don’t think you need to worry about that. If you’re worried, why don’t you ask Mai to scout around?”

“I see. I’ll do that.”

“More importantly!”

With a shove, Ah-nee came closer to my face.

I was frightened by the force of it.

It’s too late now, but this is Ah-nee’s room

I get summoned here today. The reason for this.

“Iroha-chan, you used up all of your earnings, didn’t you? We should talk again about the future.”

“Ugh, I knew you’d want to talk about that!”

“Don’t be so scared. I’ve already given you a lecture, so I won’t get mad at you anymore. It’s my fault for not checking with you.”

Well then, that’s okay?

I returned to my posture.

“So, you said I need to save money, but for what?”

“That’s ……3D models!”

“What? Woah, already!”

I’ve only been a VTuber for two months.

I’m puzzled, wondering if it’s too soon for that.

“Sweet! You’re too naive, Iroha-chan! The range of things you can do changes completely with or without a 3D model!”

“Well, yes, that’s true.”

“Besides, 3D models are expensive and time-consuming to produce! And with all the revisions and full-body tracking setups, there’s no way you can afford it! If you don’t start saving money from the beginning, you won’t be able to make it in time!”

“Well, I won’t be able to make it in time for what? Yes, it would be useful, but I don’t plan to use it, and there’s no need to rush.”

“I’m planning to use ……! It’s because I want to do a 3D collaboration!”

“Because you want to do a 3D collaboration!”

“If you don’t get the 3D ready soon, I won’t be able to take it anymore!”

“Oh, yes, yes.”

I pull away from Ah-nee who is hugging me.

This girl won’t leave! ? Power, be strong! ? No, I’m weak at school, only my physical education is rated very low.

“But seriously, we need to add visual novelty regularly to keep the viewers interested.”

“I see.”

“There won’t be an event big enough to monetize ……, let’s face it, there won’t be a “profitable” event for a while. Even if you continue to save money, there will be too much time left before the 3D unveiling. That’s why I’m changing course!”

Ah-nee laughed with an expression as if she had come up with a prank.

I could feel my face scrunching up. I’ve never had a good experience when Ah-nee has this expression on her face.

“Iroha-chan, when next month’s earnings come in, let’s make …… new costumes!”