TS Vtuber Streaming Life - Chapter 21

[Ugh! Our maknae!]

“Wait, your voice is worse than earlier? How much luck do you have?”

Earlier, your voice was just hoarse, but now it sounds severely cracked?

[I don’t know… since I talked to you earlier?]

“Then it’s not that you don’t know.”

It seems that people from our country often say they don’t know, even when they do.

When I asked why, they would add that they don’t know and then explain, so I gave up trying to find out the reason.

– No, lol

– Are you serious, you’re such a troll? lol

– Ah, lol, you’re not comforting me, you’re just trolling me first lol

– Are you actually worried about that? lol

– Ah lol, that’s a fact lol

…Am I the only one curious?

[Ugh! Our maknae! Even if it seems like this on the outside, you’re really kind!]

“I get it, so can you lower your voice a bit? Are you not broadcasting tomorrow?”

– Looks like you’re really good at trolling

– You just did that nonsense, yet you’re being praised? Must be true.

– The deleted message was praising you too

– You’re a troll in the stream itself, lol

– So it means that troll concept is correct.

Did I really get trapped in the image of being a troll?

No wonder so many people have been calling me a troll lately….

As I was contemplating my image, I heard Min-seo sniffing.

[Ugh! I don’t know! Sniff! I’m just so happy right now that I could cry!]

“I see.”

[Our maknae… really… sniff! You’re much younger than me… and I’m so grateful that you get along well with me… sniff! I’m so thankful that you’re always there for me! I love you!]

“Ah, yes.”

– Isn’t that all you’re feeling?

– Ah, yes lol, you’re so cold.

– I’m touched though

– T_T

– You don’t usually talk about age, so you must be serious.

Even if I were to exclude the memories of my life before elementary school, that still leaves me with 34 years of memories from 21+13….

So when people say I’m young, it feels a bit weird….

Isn’t it possible for Min-seo to feel secure too if we both experience TS and regression at the same time?

So what should I say? It’s really ambiguous.

[Ugh, are you feeling shy? How cute?]

“Ugh.”

[Eh…?]

“Ah.”

…That was not a proper sneak attack.

As my unintended sincerity leaked out,

silence fell upon us as we couldn’t say a word.

– Hahahahahaha

– ??? lol

– That was serious?

– I’ve never seen Roje being so serious before, lol

– Woo-joo is going to get hurt, lol

No, um….

“Um….”

[…I felt a bit melancholic.]

“…I’m glad to hear that.”

[Yes… Let’s do the broadcast well and then talk again later.]

“Ah, yes….”

Ding!

After ending the call with Min-seo, I casually glanced at the chat window.

– Hahahaha

– Out of nowhere, lol

– It really cooled down, lol

Hmm… Everyone seems to think similarly….

“Okay, then, I’ll go comfort Woo-joo.”

– Ro-ba

– Hahahaha

– Are you seriously going to use it like this?

– Bye bye

– The oldest sister is selling out right away, lol

– Oh wow

– Lb

Feeling relieved that they sent me off coolly unlike before, I pressed the broadcast end button.

Hmm… Shall I start another broadcast…?

Checking who else was still broadcasting among the members, it seemed like everyone was still live except for Min-seo and me.

Fortunately, it seemed like they had ended their streams….

…But I should comfort her quickly, right?

Because these little things can turn into feelings of resentment….

Ding ding ding

[…Hello?]

“Yes, are you feeling okay?”

[Yes… thank you for worrying about me.]

“I’m glad to hear that. Don’t heat the warm water too hot, just make it pleasantly warm and drink a lot. It’s good for your throat.”

[Oh, I will.]

“Um… I wanted to contact you to apologize if you got hurt.”

[Huh?! Ah! Ahaha!]

Phew… I’m glad. It seems like it didn’t get to the point of hurting.

[I’m really okay! On the contrary, I’m thankful that you calmed me down?!]

“Well, I’m glad to hear that.”

[Yes! Let’s have a meal together later to celebrate!]

“Yes. You’re treating, right?”

[Haha! Of course! I’ll treat!]

“Wow!”

[Right! Let’s talk again later!]

Click.

Hmm… That seemed to be resolved well?

I got up from my chair, went to the bathroom to wash my face lightly, and then lay on the bed, entering the community on my phone.

***

[Is this real at 109th place?]

Can this really happen?

– If only you come, it’s K

– It really is K if only you come

– Author: I’ve already been running with both my computer and phone

[Wow, this dopamine is insane]

Thinking it might work suddenly sent a thrilling rush

– For real, it’s so fun?

– This dopamine is really insane

– If this succeeds, it’ll get even better, right?

– Author: For real, I’m already feeling the dopamine

[Has Roje’s top 100 pledge come out?!]

(Karaoke broadcast pledge clip)

Lol, since it came out, let’s upload it!

– Wow, isn’t this Roje’s first karaoke broadcast?

– Author: Yes, until now she’s only done 3 songs

– ? It’s 2 songs, how could you count the one where she didn’t even sing the first verse as one?

– Author: Huh? Is that so? I feel like I’ve been scammed until now.

– Lol, that’s so true

[Ah, 3 minutes left]

I’m watching Roje’s broadcast right now, but I feel like I’m shaking even more than her

– Lol, all Roje’s broadcasts are like that

– Go check out Si-ru’s broadcast, it’s so sad to watch how shaky he is

– The idol trainees are actually too quiet, so it’s extremely nerve-wracking

– Terry seems nervous too; he quietly clicked on café posts and just left

– Author: So, that means only Roje isn’t shaking, right?

– Lmao, Roje is really something

– Will there ever be a day I see her nervous?

[Ah, cr*p…]

What will I do if it doesn’t work?

– Don’t worry about negative detection lol

– While you’re thinking that, just pass out more gifts

– That’s right

[Wow!!!!!! sh*t!!!!!!!!]

It worked!!!!!!!

– Wow!!!!!

– This is happening

– Wow, this dopamine is really incredible

– Author: For real, I deliberately watched it in Roje’s broadcast, and I couldn’t breathe around the 90th place

– Wow, I really relate; I gave up around the 95th place too

– Author: Me too, lol

[Terry is crying?]

I thought it was quiet, but I heard sniffing sounds

– ?? Is Terry crying too?

– If that’s the case, then everyone except Roje is crying

– That troll is really something

[The senses are so clear, lol]

I’m watching the disaster unfold, lol

– But I did see some people uncomfortable earlier

– We should be careful about the scope

– There’s nothing wrong with being cautious

[But didn’t Woo-joo go first?]

??? Why does their voice sound like that??

– They’ve been so shaky since earlier

– I’m surprised they’re not dehydrated by now

[Hahahahaha, Roje is being such a troll right now, lol]

Hahahahahaha

– For real, lol

– So it’s not that you don’t know, right? This nonsense, lmao

– I really thought maybe I misheard, lol

[Roje does well during the broadcasts?]

Why can’t I imagine that?

– Usually, that type does well during broadcasts

– They’re still speaking formally and using honorifics, so how respectful will they be in broadcasts?

[Hahahahaha]

That was pretty funny, lol

– This feels the most genuine so far, it’s hilarious lol

– I was a bit scared for a second

– Author: I also felt scared for 2 seconds and then suddenly found it hilarious, lol

[No, don’t go, girl]

You even got on the charts, where are you going?

– They said they’re going to comfort the CEO

– Author: ? The CEO is Terry, right?

– What kind of nonsense is that, are you trying to get beat up?

***

Hmm… Overall, the reactions are good.

Especially during the chart climbing moment, so many posts came up.

Yeah, since I’ve had a taste of this thrill, I guess I’ll work hard on the next song too.

There’s a saying that the first time is half the battle, right?

Now that dopamine related to breaking records is waiting, I have no big worries regarding streaming.

Ding ding ding

I heard a phone ringing and checked who it was—it was the manager.

“Yes, manager.”

[Ah, Mr. Yeon-woo! Good job on the broadcast! And thank you for the support!]

Hearing the manager’s voice louder and higher than usual, it seemed they were very excited.

Well, when we had the meeting about the first single, they told us not to expect a chart hit, so it makes sense, right?

Hmm! Positive predictions always make for good surprises!

“What do you mean? It felt worth cheering because the song was good.”

[That’s because you, Mr. Yeon-woo, sang well!]

“Yes, thank you.”

[Anyway! Since the results were good in comparison to the investment, I think there will be more support!]

“Oh, did you get that news at this hour?”

Isn’t it 1 AM now?

[Yes! It’s because it’s a project that had high expectations!]

Well, I guess that’s why the representative interviewed directly.

Then are they planning to invest more than in my last life?

…Just how big is this going to be?

“Yes, thank you for letting me know. I’ll keep working hard.”

[Yes! Have a good sleep!]

After hanging up, I stared blankly at the ceiling of my room.

At first, I was bothered by the ticking sound of the clock, but now it felt relaxing.

In this state, all the past experiences flooded my mind.

I regressed and became a VTuber after going through TS, and now I have a song in the top 100 charts?

Honestly, deciding to become a VTuber was something I impulsively did in a frenzied state….

But I’m gradually getting more and more engrossed in the fun of it.

Doing things that annoy the viewers is fun…

And all the members are great people….

Suddenly, I feel glad I became a VTuber.

Yet, while having such thoughts, something in my heart lingers.

Hmm…! What kind of feeling is this?

It’s been a long time since I felt this way….

I turned over and buried my head into the pillow, feeling suffocated as if the air was running out while trying to figure out what this feeling was.

Hmm… Is it the sense of emptiness that singers feel after a performance?

No, it’s not.

It’s a different kind.

With my heart feeling stifled and my body also feeling weighed down, I wondered if my thought process was blocked and turned to look at the ceiling again.

Something… more fundamental….

Ah! Yes! A sense of regret!

I think it’s a feeling of regret.

“Ha!”

With a sense of longing I hadn’t anticipated, I involuntarily gasped.

This feeling of regret doesn’t disappear even with regression?

Well… I guess that’s why infinite regressors go through hell to achieve better results….

But the regret I feel now doesn’t feel negative.

It’s a feeling born out of genuinely enjoying the present.

After that, while thinking various thoughts, I unknowingly closed my eyes.

For the first time in a long while…

I fell asleep peacefully, feeling comfortable for the first time since the regression.