Chapter 94. [Japan or America]

“We’re living together now! We’re in a good place now!”

It’s been a long time since we’ve streamed.

The viewers were immediately teasing her. And Angu Ogu was barking.

>I’m glad to hear Ogu is doing well

>At the moment, everything is fine (U.S.)

>But sorry about the LIVE (U.S.)

“Yes, I know. I’m sorry to hear that. As important as the live show is, the safety of the fans is the most important thing. Take care of your life!

>So kind.

>I don’t care if I die. I wanted to see them live (French)

>I wonder if the live show will be postponed instead of canceled.

“What’s going to happen in that area? I don’t know yet.”

>They said they’ll issue a statement later.

>Seriously?

>Well, we’ll have to wait for further news.

As for the management, they are losing money. And it’s frustrating.

I’m sure they’d like to do another show. Or maybe they would like to stream it LIVE, even if only on the internet.

>What’s the point in this situation?

>Isn’t it fine to live in the United States permanently? (U.S.)

>It’s no longer a pre-marriage greeting when you’re in one house (German)

“Hey, stop it! I’m not like that!”

“She’s been taking care of me while I was sleeping.”

“If you tell that now, you’ll get the wrong idea!”

>It’s reassuring not to be alone (U.S.)

>I also came to see the LIVE and couldn’t go back to Japan, but my American fan friends helped me

>VTubet was so nice!

“I see…you’re right. If we didn’t make it back home, everyone who came to see the concert didn’t make it back home either.”

The best day of my life became the worst day of my life.

I understand that feeling very well.

“About that, I hope you’ll check the official Twitter page of the international event to see if they are sending out information.”

Half of the purpose of this stream was to advertise this event.

Although it’s not yet confirmed, the live venue may be able to be opened as a temporary shelter.

The VTubers who participated in the event were asked to help their viewers know about this.

“We will share more information as we learn more.”

>Thank you!

>I’ll spread the word. (Italian)

>How are you feeling now?

“The U.S. is still fine. What about you guys? What’s going on in your country right now?”

My channel has a large international audience.

The reaction to that question was dramatic.

The comment section accelerated at once.

***

I was lying on my bed.

The content of yesterday’s broadcast was on my mind.

The impact of the nuclear fallout was much greater than I had imagined.

According to the comments I received from viewers around the world, the impact has reached countries with no direct ties to Ukraine or Russia.

“…… Huh.”

For example, countries in the small conflict-ridden Southeast Asian region are reportedly being steered toward strengthening their nuclear programs because of this incident.

They must have seen the reaction of the major powers to Ukraine and decided they had no choice but to protect themselves.

If the major powers continue to take a lenient attitude toward Russia, a precedent will be set that there will be no repercussions even if they fire nuclear weapons.

If this were to happen, it would result in the spreading of new sparks of nuclear war in the world in the future.

In other words, a “world in which it is acceptable to fire nuclear weapons” will come.

If that is the case, it is hard to say whether retaliating against Russia is the right thing to do.

They indeed used a nuke.

However, because it was fired into the plains, the damage was minimal compared to the damage caused in previous battles.

Is that a sufficient number for punishment?

Is it worse than the massacres and humiliations that both countries have perpetrated against each other? Wouldn’t that be excessive punishment?

Suppose NATO retaliates against Russia here, and hundreds or thousands or even tens of thousands of people are killed.

If that happened, who would have pulled the trigger on nuclear war?

No, from the Russian point of view, that is consistent.

They believe it was NATO that triggered the invasion in the first place.

“…… Haaaaaaah!”

There is hell to pay either way.

Everyone thinks they are the victim. That’s why the war will never end.

“Aa~~~~ Moooouuu!”

I shouted, unable to hold back any longer.

The war itself is a trivial matter to me.

Or, to put it correctly, it’s too late.

War is already happening somewhere in the world.

It’s impossible for me to feel the reality of something that doesn’t involve me.

The human perspective is not that broad.

More importantly, how can this situation be settled quickly so my oshis can stream their messages without any worries?

This is the only answer.

“Ugh ~~~~!”

I writhed on my bed. Of course, if there was a world war, my oshis couldn’t stream their messages.

That would be the worst thing that could happen.

I would do anything to prevent that.

But in reality, there is nothing I can do. I can’t think of anything.

Even with these cheat abilities, I’m still just a citizen.

After all, if anyone decides the world’s fate, it is the world’s bigwigs…

“Yeah, there’s nothing I can do. It’s supposed to be that way.”

Surely people don’t see VTubers!

That’s why I’m heartbroken!

In other words, if I may put it this way.

“What I should be doing is proselytizing VTubers!”

If we watch VTuber videos together, our hearts will be healed, and we can be friends!

I was about to conclude that I should be a VTuber missionary.

“Guuubooooooo!”

I received a body press to the abdomen.

I was like, “Gobohohohoho, what’s going on?” I hurriedly removed my earphones and sat up.

<<Oi, Iroha! How long are you going to ignore me!? I’m gonna cry!>>

<<Oh, when did that happen? When did this happen? Oh, knock when you enter the room.>>

<<I did it. I did it a hundred times! I thought it was your fault for not responding! I knew it! You’re listening to the song slot again at high volume! The ears are the streamer’s second most important tool of trade after the throat, so you have to take good care of them. I’ve got more important things to do than that!>>

<<What do you want with all that excitement?>>

<<That’s. That’s not what I’m talking about.>>

<<???????>>

Where is the momentum from earlier?

Angu Ogu’s expression lost its energy.

She hesitates slightly, then with a complicated expression, she says.

<<Iroha, you–.>>

You can go back to Japan.

It was as if she was saying goodbye for the rest of her life.

It was as if she had squeezed out her voice.