Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 304

Episode 304: Lucy’s Growth

Lucy thought her own change was truly astonishing.

Although she grew up under a strict family background, her parents and two older brothers treated her with such care that she could confidently say she had led a comfortable life.

However, going through such a growth period made Lucy quite naive about the realities of the world, and she was shocked when she went to university.

At this rate, I’m going to end up a complete fool!

Shocked, Lucy made a firm resolution.

I need to change.

She wanted to escape her family’s overprotection and face the world, learn many things, and grow.

But Lucy’s growth, already lagging in many aspects, was not easy.

First, her typical “cool beauty” style and the calm demeanor nurtured by her family’s overprotection made it difficult for those around her to approach her.

Even when she was still, it felt like a chill was radiating from her.

Moreover, her lacking communication skills made those who gathered the courage to talk to her blush and retreat.

It felt like a vicious cycle.

Of course, young college students with a second personality down below had no real reason to give up on Lucy over such minor hurdles.

Rather, they were fueled by the challenge of a haughty flower growing on a cliff.

Yet, there was too strong a firewall for those insects to approach her.

Her doting father, of course, and her two brothers who were infatuated with her.

The fact that they tossed aside dates with girlfriends to pick her up every time class ended was enough to scare most early 20s male students away.

Huh? Does this cartoonish story even make sense in reality?

It might seem absurd, but as you live, you come to realize that not all comedy programs fail for nothing.

In reality, even more amusing and absurd things often occur.

In any case, Lucy’s isolation continued.

There was indeed some concern among her family about whether they were being too protective of Lucy, but such sentiments did not last long.

In both her paternal and maternal sides, among her generation, Lucy was precious, being the only daughter alongside one other.

So what if she didn’t understand the ways of the world?

After all, they would baby her for the rest of her life.

However, Lucy’s determination as she approached graduation was not to be underestimated.

“I will make friends and interact with various people.”

“Um? That… sounds good, but, little sister. You don’t have any friends.”

“…….”

For the first time in her life, Lucy displayed a firm demeanor, refusing to talk to her little brother for a month.

She strongly advocated for her independence to her parents.

She vowed she would not hesitate to consider running away or going on a hunger strike if they did not allow it.

And she actually turned that vow into action.

“Ugh, our lovely daughter…”

Her doting father put on a dramatic show of suffering, trying to sway her resolve, but ultimately succumbed to Lucy’s determination to go three days without food.

“We have no choice. Let’s allow it. Instead, we can manage her thoroughly.”

After various hardships, Lucy could finally start her independent life with several conditions attached.

It was not an easy task.

Family members frequently barged in trying to coax her back home and cut off her allowance to encourage her return.

But Lucy persevered with her determination to change.

This was also when she first attempted a part-time job.

“So this is broadcasting. Finally, I…”

And simultaneously, she started streaming as she began living independently.

Having failed to make friends offline and establish ordinary relationships, Lucy naturally turned her gaze online, and she met ‘Bluebee’ at a cafe, igniting her dream of internet broadcasting.

Maybe here, she could improve herself by interacting with various people?

Lucy identified her greatest problem as her communication ability.

While she had no issues with a very small number of people, including her family, she struggled with a serious shyness until she got close to someone.

Perhaps experiences in internet broadcasting could provide her with a solution.

Thus began a month of experience.

Indeed, there were some gains.

Thanks to not facing people directly, she could engage in conversation with first-time viewers to some extent.

But that was where it ended.

In any case, there had to be a ‘wall’ in the viewer-streamer relationship, and the changes Lucy aimed for were bound to be painfully slow.

“Will I never be able to change?”

On a day when she was pondering like that,

Lucy met an unexpectedly promising streamer named ‘Seoa.’

It was truly a first for her.

The conversation flowed easily, as if they had known each other for a long time, and her frustrating worries were answered clearly.

With overflowing confidence and warm consideration, Lucy could not help but acknowledge that she was developing feelings of affection without even realizing it.

However, she received an unexpected proposal unrelated to that affection.

“I’m planning to debut as a virtual streamer on Pangea TV. Would you like to join me in this challenge?”

“With me?”

The transfer to Pangea TV and becoming a virtual streamer was a field Lucy had never considered at all.

Having faced only the challenges of starting her independent life and broadcasting throughout her life, Lucy hesitated.

“Well then, I’ll debut first and warm up the ground. Let’s decide then. Ah! But please study a bit about virtual streaming beforehand.”

Seoa’s overwhelming confidence was dazzling.

At some point, Lucy became aware that she had started to admire such a persona.

“I’m scared. The viewers I’ve barely gotten close to are just starting to feel like friends. Can I really start anew and do better than now?”

As her timid heart shrank, it miraculously turned into a bit of courage every time she talked to Seoa.

Yes, maybe I can pull it off.

And that courage grew even more as she watched Seoa’s actions.

Seoa’s confidence translated into actual results, not just words.

Her debut broadcast recorded an astonishing number of viewers.

Afterward, Seoa continued to thrive.

Somehow, ‘Bluebee’ even reached out first to inquire if she was close to Seoa.

With such significant success, Lucy couldn’t help but think,

“Maybe someone like me isn’t needed with such a level of success?”

It was a foolish thought.

“How about you, Lucy? Aren’t I starting to seem reliable? So hurry and join me.”

A person with such dazzling talent acted like a child boasting about grades in front of their parents.

In response to such antics, Lucy felt a sense of confidence as if she were truly a remarkable person.

And then came the decisive moment.

She bought a virtual avatar, feeling it too precious to miss after hearing Seoa’s words.

For Lucy, who had started studying virtual streaming, it was the perfect design that hit her tastes spot on.

I lost, 100% perfect.

From then on, Lucy began to follow Seoa’s suggestions.

Her transfer, debut, and even various feedback were all embraced wholeheartedly.

She still remembers.

The ‘Immigration Inspection’ content that Seoa diligently planned.

It was the first time Lucy sang in front of so many viewers.

So, she nearly froze.

Despite practicing so hard, her mind went completely blank, and she couldn’t think of anything.

At that moment, Seoa said,

“You can do it. You’re my superstar.”

Those words moved Lucy.

And that single step she took made her change.

She gathered the courage to approach crew members to get closer.

“Hi Mayo, can I ask what you like?”

“I really love mayonnaise!”

“R-Really?”

Lucy put in her utmost effort to tackle the morning news content Seoa suggested, striving to make it work in every way possible.

At first, viewers lost interest and left due to her overly stiff manner of speaking, but she felt herself gradually improving through consistent effort, feedback, and Seoa’s guidance.

“I struggled so much alone.”

Lucy realized how enjoyable it was to be with someone who understood her.

Seoa, Mayo, Miho… they all became precious connections that never existed before.

“If I am together with everyone, I can continue to change in a more positive direction.”

Lucy was initially surprised by Seoa’s sudden proposal to cohabitate, but it felt like a refreshing challenge.

Although the plan shifted to the three of them living together after learning about Mayo’s hardships, Lucy was actually more satisfied.

“Okay. So, I’m planning to do a half-cam stream this Valentine’s Day. Is that alright? Lucy, it’s fine if you just use your voice like last time.”

“No, this time I’ll challenge myself too.”

“Really? Are you sure it’s not too much?”

Lucy thought.

In the past, she would never even have imagined doing a half-cam stream.

“But if it’s with Seoa… it might be okay?”

The numerous experiences she had gained since meeting Seoa had made Lucy grow.

She was no longer afraid of challenges.