Chapter 37. [Gachi-Koi Day]

<Sorry! I just found out that Iroha-chan is streaming!>

The screen of the smartphone that the transfer student showed.

There was a stream of my [Ukrainian Language Course].

<I see. I guess you found out. I thought so>

<So.. so rry sorry. Uhh.>

<Wait a minute!?>

The transfer student bursts into tears.

Eeeeee! Every man is vulnerable to a girl’s tears.

I don’t know how to deal with it.

<It, it’s okay, it’s okay. It’s okay. I’m not scary.>

<Fueeeehhhhhhh.>

At first, I gently pat her head with my hand as if I were handling a dangerous object.

If this were a man and a woman. It would be disgusting, but fortunately, they are girls now. Barely safe, should be.

<Uheeehhh. I’m sorry!>

<Why?>

She started crying even louder.

The transfer student begins to spit out words mixed with sobs but like an angry wave.

<At first I was surprised to find out that you were a famous streamer, but then I realized that you’re doing this to connect Japan and Ukraine, and I thought maybe you’re doing it for me, too. For me, Iroha-chan is like a hero.>

<O, oh?>

No, that’s not the reason at all.

If it hadn’t been for the chats. I wouldn’t have given the Ukrainian language course.

<That’s why I gradually became aware of you at school, but since you seem to be keeping it a secret, I knew I shouldn’t tell you, and I had to make sure I wouldn’t bother you. But I was still curious about you and followed you with my eyes.>

<Hm Hm.>

<More and more, my heart began to pound when I heard Iroha-chan’s voice or saw you. I began studying Japanese desperately, wanting to understand every word I heard from Iroha-sama.>

<Un-uh., Hmnn!>

<I like Iroha-sama’s voice, I like that you speak many languages, I like that you can study so well, I like that you’re a bit manly, and I like that you’re bad at sports, but I like you’re cute.>

<Wait a minute. I’m embarrassed, but before that, there’s something weird.>

<Ah, “MajiMuri”…! “Toutoi”…! “Iroha-sama, MajiTenshi”…! Fueeeee.>

<!?!?!?>

<In other words, I… I, Iroha-sama-.>

<–I’m in serious love with you. ～～～～!!!!>

<YES!?>

I like, ah, eh, that kind of thing!

Is that so? What is that? ……Is that so?

<Higg …… gssh, eg……>

Then the transfer student calms down.

I feel so awkward.

<So, sorry, I cried. On top of having Iroha-sama talk to me, I was overwhelmed with emotion after being touched and even caressed by her hand>

<Oh, you weren’t crying because you were sorry.>

<No, of course, I was full of apologies! I can’t believe that I, who am only a fan, interfered in Iroha-sama’s life. It’s like I’m an otaku seeking recognition. What in the world have I done? ……!>

<No, no problem.>

I took a few steps back.

I don’t know. I’m a little afraid that love is too heavy.

I wonder if she has learned Japanese based on a special case of a VTuber, and isn’t her cognition distorted in a strange direction?

Are you been influenced by Japanese culture in any strange way?

<I mean, Iroha-sama is the foundation of my heart.>

<Uh-huh. Wait a minute. First, I would like you to explain what you mean by Iroha-sama.>

<I’m sorry! Unintentionally with my habit!>

<Always! ? I see. No, yeah. yes, that’s fine>

<Thank you, Irohasama!>

<Uh, yeah.>

My head hurts so much.

I feel like I’m losing if I think about it.

<I want to make sure. You said you were in love with me, right? Did you mean that you want to go out with me?>

<～～～～～～! ? ! ? ! ? Ah, no, that is, um…>

The transfer student makes a hundred faces.

She seems to be in a great deal of conflict. She’s muttering something quickly.

<It’s nice to be recognized. How happy I would be if I could go out with you. But I am so afraid. There is no way that a mere folk grass like me could ever be in balance with Iroha-sama, who is in heaven. But ……!>

<Oh, you don’t mind that we are both girls?>

<Yes. In Ukraine, it is very likely that a “Civil Partnership Law” will be enacted soon, which will practically allow same-sex marriages. By the time we come of age. It won’t even be an issue.>

<Yes, that’s right.>

That was a quick answer.

I see. She’s looked it up.

<Do you care Iroha-sama!? Maybe it’s not good for girls!?>

<Eh, well, you know. I mean, I guess it’s okay, right? But not me! I’m only interested in VTubers!>

I’m not interested in anything but VTubers! Let’s say that I’m a workaholic.

Or I’m too busy watching the videos.

That’s a perfect answer for a spur-of-the-moment response, but it’s also very considerate of those who’re in love with VTubers.

I’m getting used to being a VTuber.

<VTuber, I see. I see. I get it. VTuber right!?>

<Huh? Uh-huh.>

She nodded her head very strongly.

W, why.?