VTuber RP Is Not a Concept - Chapter 97
Jang Se-jun was a fan of Elf Cho-eun.
If Hako were to be compared to the deep sea, Elf Cho-eun was particularly a strange area.
No mic, no cam, and chats with bizarre tones…
But there were deep-sea fish who settled in, attracted by that peculiar atmosphere and vibe.
Like creatures that emit light in the dark depths of the sea, they adapted to the unique humor and mood of this broadcast, establishing their own ecosystem.
Even if others couldn’t understand, Jang Se-jun felt free and comfortable swimming around.
Therefore, that farewell was a great shock.
It was a sense of loss and pain, as if a rough hand had pulled him out of the water.
It had affected his daily life too. It was only after the ‘Elf Cho-eun’s duck connection record’ reappeared that he could gather his thoughts.
He hadn’t watched internet broadcasts for a while.
Then, by chance, he learned that she had returned.
The seabed had risen without him noticing.
Coral reefs had formed here and there, and all kinds of sea creatures had gathered.
At first, he was bewildered. This wasn’t the place he remembered?
However, even though the seabed had risen, the influence of the deep sea still lingered in certain areas. He could find that peculiar current and atmosphere that had drawn him in as if enchanted.
The deep-sea fish began to adapt again. It didn’t take long.
Unfortunately, just as they finished adapting, a typhoon struck with such intensity it seemed to blow all the seawater away.
Must he experience the same thing twice?
What could he do? The only thing that had changed was from being ‘2nd Year Students’ to ‘3rd Year Students’.
But if she had become a larger and broader sea… wouldn’t there be a different way this time?
The wait for the broadcast was long. And finally, the moment he saw the broadcast title, his heart sank.
《 Esumi Ria 》
《 I’m sorry 》
《 10,029 viewers 》
What is she sorry for? Did she really do something wrong? Could it be that the forced accusations were true?
No. Elf Cho-eun—no, Esumi Ria wouldn’t be that kind of person. It must be an unfair situation. But maybe she had to say “I’m sorry.”
If that’s the case, let’s lend a hand, even a little. Let’s say words of encouragement. Hoping this time it would be properly conveyed—
He charged money to the ‘3rd Year Students’ account.
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– Cho-eun, it’s all over! Cho-eun, it’s all over! Cho-eun, it’s all over!
– Stop using cheats! Stop using cheats! Stop using cheats! Stop using cheats!
– (ASCII art of shooting arrows)
– Is it true that the reason for suddenly quitting was because the excuse was too obvious to deny?
– Let’s head to hell now~
– I’m an orphan, please take care of me ㅜ I’m an orphan, please take care of me ㅜ I’m an orphan, please take care of me ㅜ
– Managers, please manage the chat a bit…ㅜ
– You pests, get back to your main base!
– Ria, I love you. Ria, I love you. Ria, I love you.
– Let’s open up some donations.
“…Huh.”
– ????????
– Are you laughing? Are you laughing? Are you laughing? Are you laughing? Are you laughing?
– Seems like you just lost your mind;;
– Is that the attitude of an apology?
“Thinking about the past made me laugh.”
– Just gave up, huh?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
– Do you think you can get away with pretending to be okay??
– Look at that thick face.
– Those who succeeded in digging up the grave are impressive, upvote. Those who succeeded in digging up the grave are impressive, upvote. Those who succeeded in digging up the grave are impressive, upvote.
– Ria, don’t listen to the bugsㅠ.ㅠ
– Why are you all acting like this;;;
– Is today the last broadcast? Is today the last broadcast? Is today the last broadcast? Is today the last broadcast?
– After a month, one of the 3rd Generation Students graduates haha. After a month, one of the 3rd Generation Students graduates haha. After a month, one of the 3rd Generation Students graduates haha.
– Stop using cheats! Stop using cheats! Stop using cheats!
“I wanted to have a proper conversation today. Well, it seems I have no choice but to block the spamming. Managers, please help.”
Immediately, the spamming chats began getting banned.
– Here comes the habit of silencing again.
– This one still thinks it’s the boss…
– Is this the right way to apologize?
– There’s a lot to explain, but the mood got ruined from the start.
– Are you only banning for spamming…? Seems there’s a lot more to ban…
– I don’t get why Ria has to apologize.
“Pia, I think there’s a misunderstanding… I didn’t write the title to formally apologize. I searched around everywhere today, and I thought that with a title like that, the most people would come… Was that okay?”
– ?????
– Was it just a bait?
– 20,000 viewers crossedㅋㅋㅋ
– No, there are ways to bait differently!
– Please don’t do this kind of prank.
– I admit it… With this level of shamelessness, it’s just art.
– Driving both fans and haters crazy…
– Reached Big Joy Mountainㅋㅋ
– Just bury your head in the ground to minimize damage, but here you are fighting.
– Can’t lose pride~ Can’t lose the fight~
“Honestly, I didn’t do it just to attract attention. There are definitely things I should apologize for. But that wouldn’t have been a big issue for most of the Pieds.”
– Then what is it…
– Why are you judging that?
– The fight is serious haha.
“First of all, I want to clarify. I did a broadcast under the name ‘Elf Cho-eun’ a few months ago. Esumi Ria and ‘Elf Cho-eun’ are the same person.”
– Oh my.
– Not surprised at all.
– You should’ve admitted it soonerㅋㅋ.
– Why did you hide it while forcing chats all this time?
– What was really so scary?
– Ria, Pieds don’t care~
– What’s wrong with having one previous life?
– Can I just say nice to meet you…? hehe.
“Everyone, I came to Earth after making a wish to the Goddess for saving the world, right?”
– What nonsense is this?
– Why are you suddenly talking about RP?
“That Goddess made arrangements for me when she sent me to Earth. Of course, it wasn’t just simple consideration; it was a proper compensation as well. Among them, she even gave me a Korean name to help me adapt well to the place I arrived.”
– No.
– Hmm… I’m glad it feels like the usual Ria!
– Why is this story coming up now?
– Can’t this one distinguish between serious and not?
– This is Ria, you pests, haha!
– Seeing Ria struggle with the sudden and random story, I feel relieved.
– So funny.
“Cho-eun is exactly that name. While I briefly broadcasted during the adaptation period in human society, I wanted to tell my story to more people and joined Blooming Core. So, it’s not an ordinary person acting as a Half-Elf. I am me. Nothing has changed from then until now.”
– “I never changed.”
– Wow, you’re tying in your previous life like this?
– The laws are different, the laws!
– Are you joking or are you serious?
– Does it matter right now!!
– It certainly matters to Riaهههه.
– RP protection is so convenient.
– It’s absurd to think you could pass it off like this.
– If this is the whole explanation, a riot seems likely.
“So, I want to apologize. I acknowledged too late that I am Elf Cho-eun… For those who were worried that I’d been different between RP and reality, I’m sorry for being late. I’m still the same as I always was, so you don’t have to worry.”
– Was there even such a person?
– Thank goodness, she really was a Half-Elf in reality tooㅜㅜㅜ
– Seriously making a big fuss.
– It’s really not a big problem…
– Is this really the end of the apology? For real?
– Doesn’t anyone understand the situation? The time to joke around with the rookies is over!
– What’s actually important is being ignored while you talk nonsense.
“Alright. Now please listen well. I know that many who are not Pieds are visiting my broadcast. Among them, there might be some who are not just here to watch but are here to slander me.”
It had been a broadcast that had caused quite a stir in the past, and even now, because my broadcasting status is high, various accusations and suspicions were bound to arise. Therefore, the original plan was to resolve it all at once when public opinion peaked.
But in this ‘resolution’, I wanted to add a slight variation.
“I’m going to give those people a chance. A chance to turn into Pieds.”
– This guy is so shameless it makes me laugh.
– Mentally, they are really strong.
– Hahahaha, she’s kind of charming but slightly shaken.
– Who’s falling for this nonsense?
– No, I’m not watching her broadcast with cheats!
– Ria, we need to burn the trash ㅜㅜ.
“No opportunities will be offered continuously. Before this broadcast ends, please post a letter of repentance on the fan cafe.”
Fundamentally, there is no mercy for enemies.
But today, seeing the community reactions firsthand slightly changed my mind.
The true enemies I encountered tried to threaten lives and destroy minds—demons.
Compared to them, the ones typing behind keyboards were… just too insignificant.
Ding ding—
Normally, it would be muted during broadcasts, but today, I might need close contact so I set it to vibration. It was the manager.
The message was that they couldn’t overlook everything just because someone wrote a letter of repentance.
“Everyone, if you feel you have made many mistakes, then you should write that letter of repentance diligently. You need to move my heart. Understand?”
– Are you threatening the listeners now?
– Oh, this is ‘that’ pattern.
– No way…
– If you really file a lawsuit, it’s guaranteed to go downhill!
– Uh, only your lives are going downhill~
– Ria, don’t let it slide!
No, a promise is a promise… If someone realizes after watching today’s broadcast, I was willing to accept them as Pieds.
If they hadn’t watched the broadcast? There’s nothing that can be done. That’s why I made the broadcast title like that to encourage as many views as possible.
“It’s about time… Shall we check the Cradle announcement together?”