VTuber RP Is Not a Concept - Chapter 111

The day the members gathered.

Koharu’s long-awaited drinking gathering was canceled once again. There were unexpected events, and the atmosphere just didn’t seem right.

The members mentioned it only at an appropriate level during their streams. Just that they all got together for some healing on their day off. The location was kept completely under wraps.

I didn’t bring it up at all from the start. What I had experienced in the past would surely be more interesting than such an event. I’ve been saving the deeper stories for before the anime production, but I occasionally share bits and pieces. I continue to get questions about the stories I’ve already told.

The Spirit Archer was banned less frequently. It seemed the misunderstanding about its low character performance had solidified. The number of users had significantly decreased, making it feel like there wasn’t even a need to ban.

So, I decided to show it more often during the streams for a few days, and today, I had prepared something a bit more special—

From the very beginning of the broadcast, the speed at which viewers began gathering was unusual.

Recently, there had been a steady upward trend, but it seemed to surpass that level.

– (Kyung) Big Daria Major Debut (Celebration)

– Now I need to schedule music broadcasts, haha.

– You won’t abandon Pia, right? T_T

– Wow, this is what a Virtual YouTuber live stream feels like.

– On that day, the original song chart was on the rise, whoa.

– Your voice sounds nice.

– Is live possible??

I roughly grasped the situation. It seemed to be related to the text I received earlier today.

[Eun-seo’s Father]

The song I mentioned before was played yesterday during the broadcast. The atmosphere was nice.

It felt like, “Ah, so you did as you said.” I sent a short reply of “Thank you.”

It may be rude to think this, but… I couldn’t see that person having such an impact. They aren’t exactly someone frequently mentioned among the public.

“Eun-seo… Song Ki-hwan sent me a text. Is it correct that this is your first time hearing about it?”

– I came after watching my sister Chae-dam’s Linestar! Haha

– I heard Yoon Chae-dam recommended it, so I checked it out.

– Are Ria and Song Ki-hwan really close? Whoa.

– There have been such rumors.

– But it wouldn’t make sense for a 50-something grandpa to be watching a Virtual YouTuber, haha.

– I think 40s is the limit for people like me, you know.

– ??????

– If it’s not a concept, that’s a bit creepy.

“Don’t draw lines between Pias. It’s not unusual for elves to converse with someone over a hundred years old. My broadcasts, it’s fine for even such individuals to watch comfortably.”

– Huh? What is this person talking about?

– Hahahaha, you’re funny, sister.

– If you’re doing that at a hundred years old, that’s just senile…

– ???: Before I d*e, I must watch Ria’s stream!!

– Wow, I’m losing my mind here;;;

– This is what a Virtual YouTuber is like… Not easy, huh?

– Can you just do a live performance on that day?

– The new viewers can’t focus, haha.

– Everyone out!!!! Don’t interrupt my date with my little Ria!!!

– Ria has never been small though??

I realized that I had new viewers who found it awkward even when I spoke as usual… Most of them had come through singer-songwriter Yoon Chae-dam.

– So what’s the relationship between you and Song Ki-hwan?

– I really can’t imagine any connection.

“It’s nothing special. He’s the father of a close friend of mine.”

– Ria didn’t have any friends, right? (；´ﾟДﾟ)ゞ

– This seems to be the first time talking about real-life friends…

– So, that means your friend knows you’re a Virtual YouTuber, haha.

– If it were Ria, she wouldn’t be shy about it…

– Given Song Ki-hwan’s age, he probably has a daughter Ria’s age.

“Yes. He said he’d introduce me after listening to the song, but I didn’t expect so many new viewers to come…”

Once I understood the situation, more messages began pouring in, asking if it was really possible to do a live performance and if I could sing just once.

Though it wasn’t planned, I figured a song for the prospective Pias wouldn’t hurt.

I played an MR file I had and sang along to it.

– Wow, this is even better than the original recording.

– Is this live? I really can’t believe it.

– Wow… Good thing I stayed and waited.

– As expected, my Chae-dam sister’s pick!^^

– Wait, what? Why am I getting emotional? T_T

– New viewers are incredible; there are many songs where I sing even better.

– This is the level of Virtual YouTubers these days;;

– I want to hear other songs too~

– Ria, let’s go for a song bang today!

It’s always a good thing that new viewers are increasing. So I accepted their strong request for an original song live.

“Let’s schedule a karaoke session later. The songs I’m preparing still aren’t complete… Ah, and I’ll practice Yoon Chae-dam’s song for that time.”

– Good good.

– A medley of songs I’ve done would also be nice… but…

– Is there really a song that Ria could practice to reach that level of skill?

– You should row the boat while the water’s rising, Ria;;

Well, maybe just one song for now, wasn’t that enough? Rather, if I increase the anticipation and delay without any notice, wouldn’t it create more chances to draw in Pias by that time? I felt a little cunning in that thought.

Of course, it’s true that the song’s completeness is lacking due to the German pronunciation issues.

“So, today, we’ll do an original song, but I prepared something a bit special.”

– Let’s get out, ordinary people~

– Time for the real ones.

– Is it gonna be another duck song?

– I’m a diamond, though, haha.

– I see a very cute friend appearing.

“It’s going to be a lecture broadcast.”

– Ria, you can’t lecture…

– The lecture evaluation is already a mess, so sorry.

– Attention, professor. Who told you to teach like that?

– Surprisingly, after receiving 1:1 tutoring, Miya recently recorded her first ever Daya2.

– Is that for real???

– Isn’t that just a coincidence?

“I’m a Cradle partner streamer, right? The new character’s win rate has been so low that… the game company is worried about how many users really understand it.”

– Did they actually say that…

– It’s just that you all failed! Admit it!

– The fact that there’s still no hotfix is legendary.

“During this time, my way of playing seemed to catch their eye. So I received a suggestion, ‘Could you cover it in your stream?’… It’s not an official advertisement, but this is how I prepared the lecture broadcast. To clear misunderstandings about the Spirit Archer.”

– From Cradle’s perspective, it basically means you guys can’t handle it… thanks to Ria’s existence…

– So you’re saying the reason they’re not doing a hotfix is because of Ria?

– Honestly, that’s true.

– The headquarters is in the U.S… Our Ria isn’t that level.

– As the only craftsman, wouldn’t she be able to understand it?

– I feel a little resentful towards Ria…

“So, today, I’m using a sub-account. I thought it would be better for lecturing. Thank you for your understanding.”

After a long time, I logged in with this ID on the stream.

○ Elf Cho-eun

– Was that you? Haha.

– Sub-account (created earlier).

– Not hiding it at all now, haha.

– You resolved the world view collision issue~

– Wow, showing it so openly feels somehow… weird, haha.

– Bringing back memories…

– Is your secondary character the master? Whoa.

The game loaded, and I smoothly selected the Spirit Archer.

○ Elf Cho-eun (Spirit Archer/Tuner)

Going for all positions without being constrained by the Executor. Now, it’s no new revelation for the Pias.

Still, tuning was quite a while ago. Since my senior showed it during the collaboration, it hadn’t appeared in my streams for some time.

As I stepped into the central corridor of the empty outer castle, the air felt different.

The orderly stone and the dome of the ceiling still exuded dignity, but it was merely a space lacking anyone to uphold the court.

Now, if only two opponents were there, aiming only for each other’s lives— that dignity was but a facade.

My opponent was a Puppeteer. The role that had severely challenged my senior.

She moved first.

Her movements sliced through the edges of my vision like fine threads—

Soon, puppets were released from her fingertips.

The sensation brushing the floor felt as delicate as a soft melody.

A thin white thread and silent footwork, calculated distance.

It was the interval she had set. She must have thought she could stop me from that distance.

But that was wrong.

I lowered my waist for the first turn and slid my body beneath the thread scraping the floor.

There was a reaction from my opponent, but it was too late. Fast and precise arrows split the air.

One puppet shattered.

A short impact sound.

Her fingertips trembled.

Seeing the enemy retreating while twisting their waist, I stepped forward just half a step.

A slight tension enveloped my body.

It was the pressure of needing to avoid complete silence for the lecture broadcast.

While moving within immersion and concentration, I had to gauge when to speak.

So, I logged in as the master. It felt like it might still be a bit challenging at the original tier.

Even in brief thoughts, the movements were executed precisely.

Thwack.

The first strike aimed at the main body, beyond the puppet. In that moment—

{Kwangigalmyeongi has defeated Tamurek19.}

An announcement that our ally had fallen. Quick. Unusually quick.

The notification was brief.

Just a single system message. A plain sentence stating that someone had died.

Yet, something felt off.

It could have been the density of the air or the rhythm of movement.

It felt strange. That sensation was odd.

Something brushed beneath my line of sight.

Unintentionally, the chat window caught my eye.

– Ah, a sniper.

– So, even Ria gets malice attached to her.

– ? Isn’t it just that they weren’t good enough?

– That ID is famous… a high-tier sniper.