I May Be a Virtual Youtuber, but I Still Go to Work - Chapter 130
Madness breeds madness, and evil spawns evil.
These beings derive pleasure from doling out the same amount of suffering they’ve received onto others.
When an unpleasant post shows up in the gallery, it doesn’t just get a few frowns; it garners countless upvotes and becomes the silent star of the show.
To exemplify this phenomenon, one can simply point to Majia.
For six long years, Cheon Dohui has been living under the tyranny of the vile Majia, and as seen during the April Fool’s broadcast, it’s molded her into a rather crafty individual.
As for the first-generation students who’ve only been at this for two years, there’s really no need to elaborate.
And the second-generation students? They’ve recently suffered quite the beating in their course on dealing with the vile, and are waiting for their next chance to pounce.
No matter how titanium-strong Majia’s mental fortitude may be, the day she crumbles will inevitably arrive.
Since they all have their own grievances, it was no surprise that the news of Majia voice acting and playing Never Cry, Princess spread like wildfire.
The second-generation students quickly gathered together, led by Miho.
“This is our chance…”
Of course, Orca, the principle stickler for rules, raised concerns about the legitimacy of such antics, only to be swiftly silenced by Miho’s dazzling rhetoric.
“Majia is basically the foul demon senior who tormented you—are you really just going to take it lying down?”
That one line sent Orca on a keyboard-smashing spree, all while she decided to take on the role of clip-capturer, thanks to her lack of confidence to chat.
Normally, Ena would just be lending a hand, ready to step in if the kids did something problematic, but this time, she was genuinely all in.
“If we capture plenty of clips this time, we might just build a castle like the Demon King’s in Wicker Town later!”
“That sounds like a totally Jia-exclusive mental-destroying maze! If you need help with the design, just let me know. I’m a pro with mazes and traps…!”
The first-generation students were huddled around Maru, of course.
With the group taking a collective break today for the big release announcement of their new song, they certainly picked the perfect day.
“The person with the most clips today will receive an Uwajin gift voucher from me!”
“My god. There’s simply no way I’m not taking first place.”
“Are you confident in your speed? I know I am!”
“Hey, Kiddo. You’re definitely going to lose this time.”
Maru even upped the stakes by dangling the popular ice cream brand Uwajin’s gift voucher in front of the already fiery duo, who were itching to get back at Majia.
With the promise of ice cream, their burning desire was only stoked further.
Despite Dora’s unusually quiet demeanor,
“Dora, you’re in on this, right?”
“Of course~! Hee hee hee.”
Currently, she sat with a mischievous grin, fingers poised over her mouse and keyboard, eagerly awaiting the start of the second half.
Her excitement was palpable, evident in her grin that had evolved from her usual smirk to a vibrant beam.
If you’re puzzled as to whether Dora was always like this, just think back to who sketched Majia and who supported Pino to ensure the first-generation rigging quality.
Within Parallel, only Momo appeared to be quietly spectating, while upholding the President’s dignity.
But she also understood that the first and second generation would handle the clips, and she was certain her role lay elsewhere.
Which among the many clips birthed today would deal the most significant blow to Majia? Surely, it would be up to the one who fancied herself as the person who knew Majia best—Cheon Dohui—to decide.
And this wave of revenge wasn’t just contained within Parallel; it was starting to ripple outwards.
Those who had attempted to snipe Majia only to be mercilessly countered were now seeing today as their opportunity to seize valuable clips.
… — Magia Mini Gallery — …
[Gathering]
(crackle – Bajubi)
https://www.pazizik.com/bar_zoo_bee
(2nd half_Never_Cry_Princess.jpg)
Word is, after the World Cup, Majia is set to do her dubbing. Standby, folks!
[Comments]
— Magia932: Is this legit?
— Magia109: Wow, what the heck?
— 🟦Magia04: Crazy, LOL.
— Magia835: Drown in clips, you shall!
… — — — — — — — — — — …
After racking up two unofficial defeats against Majia, Movgun, who had periodically been getting slapped around by Battle Coliseum users, found himself joining the chat.
— Movgun: Ugh, when’s the second half?
— Movgun: Hurry up with the second half already — I’m getting dizzy.
— What’s with this weirdo, LOL.
— Ugh, not this customer again.
— Sir, please leave.
— Isn’t he gonna get banned with those comments? LOL
Meanwhile, half of those who had suffered in Wicker Town’s labyrinth of shame created by Majia came to the chat, bashing away or starting to relay Bajubi’s stream.
Since there wasn’t any prior notice that Majia would be a guest, the viewer count, which had never exceeded ten thousand, started to skyrocket.
[ (🔴Live) It’s Children’s Day! ] 👪22,442
#Bajubi #Mama
Yesterday, Bajubi had a modest viewer count of merely 300, but today, it skyrocketed to 75 times that!
With 20,000 viewers, it meant they’d hit the main page in the crackle, allowing in not just Parallel fans but also completely new faces.
A first-time viewer who stumbled upon a VTuber with over 20,000 viewers couldn’t help but wonder.
Although they’d briefly scoped it out through thumbnails, upon entering, they realized the setup was quite appealing.
“…Then let’s officially kick off the Parallel World Cup! Are you all ready…?”
For those who had previously brushed past Bajubi during Majia’s stream, it would be their first time hearing her properly.
The atmosphere conveyed by her voice was immediately clear.
A voice that felt ready for marriage yet lacking suitable suitors, longing but determined not to give up hope.
The truth was, Bajubi simply had a voice that felt far too mature for her age, wishing to make more friends.
While the regular viewers, housewives, might know this, the incoming audience would have no clue.
— Haaah, Mama.
— Did her voice always sound like this? OMG.
— Wow, this is giving me chills!
— If you could do ASMR with this voice, I might not be able to handle it.
— Everyone, please speak nicely!
Naturally, people began to swoon and ponder whether to support her.
Bajubi’s follower count began to inflate rapidly.
Most of those arriving hadn’t even come here specifically to see her.
Thus, after going through a competitive tournament, Bajubi quietly crossed the 10,000-follower mark, now within striking distance of the freedom access to the large collaboration servers with two more thousand to go, barring a few exclusive, high-threshold private servers.
However, amidst all this, some regular viewers had started to feel a sense of oddity.
Why was it that today, the normally soft-spoken voice that required attention was so crystal clear?
It turned out Majia had made adjustments before the stream began.
Deliberately boosting her vocal volume while slightly lowering Bajubi’s ensured that she was far more audible than usual.
This clever maneuver was Majia’s way of elevating Bajubi without overshadowing her presence.
Yet, even at this stage, it was clear few were following Bajubi out of genuine interest.
With how sporadically Majia streamed and how unexpected her appearances could be, most were simply keeping an eye on Bajubi as added insurance.
Many viewers present still had memories of Bajubi speaking cryptically, barely audible in past events.
If she was going to react like that again, a simple song playing in the background would suffice while they tuned in as a radio—if not out of laziness.
Yet the Parallel song ideal type World Cup alongside Bajubi became the pivotal moment when everything reversed.
[ One Others (original version) ] VS [ One Others (feat. F participant / illicit duet) ]
“What the… No way!”
Bajubi’s raw and spirited reaction.
Anyone would raise their voices when discussing a topic they love.
Even with Majia’s deliberate volume increases, the incoherent front of her sentences suddenly became much easier to grasp.
Viewers of internet broadcasts are now savvy enough to differentiate between forced enthusiasm and genuine excitement, and they weren’t mistaken.
“How could the matchups start like this…?”
“Could this lead to a bit of a prolonged deliberation?”
Moreover, Majia’s presence was undeniably colossal.
With the king of malice, who had held sway over fiends on the same level as Majia for five years, gracing the event,
the viewers were no longer just seeking pretty comments; Bajubi felt emboldened to speak confidently, buoyed by her powerful backing.
“I lean towards the right, but I’ll listen one more time before making my choice…!”
Had she been alone, she might have hesitated while being conscious of the Parallel fandom’s intense gaze.
But without exhibiting any of that hesitance, Bajubi eagerly listened to both tracks before making a swift conclusion.
“Hmm. Even after listening again, it’s definitely the right one…”
[ One Others (feat. F participant / illicit duet) ]
The accompanying commentary flowed like that of a seasoned expert, having practically heard that song hundreds of times.
“I’ve listened to the original quite a lot too. To be honest, the version with F participant singing was better. It’s not that the first-generation students sang poorly, but you know how it is. When you layer anything on a complete dish, it usually becomes less appealing. It’s like throwing an unexpected ingredient on top of a perfectly prepared meal. But this version feels like it originally had all five ingredients in harmony. That’s why I love it.”
“Oh… Is it really that significant?”
“Definitely. I’m not even sure if it’s right for me to give such a perspective, but honestly, I think Mama-san’s decision to record separate versions of the illicit duet winners was a total game-changer. It just proves how many people loved those performances.”
The audience, especially those who showed up because of Majia, found it impossible to turn their attention away from Bajubi.
Those who had planned to listen in the background began to return to the actual broadcast once more.
— Was that really Bajubi just now?
— Her diction is surprisingly good!
— Wait, this person speaks exceptionally well!
— Is she the new Mochi? LOL
— At this rate, she might overshadow most of the regulars!
When was the last time they felt this way? It was right before Majia prepared to delve into the Fantasia content during the first-generation’s one-year anniversary eve.
The sensation of ‘Did the Parallel fandom actually have female fans’ they had felt back then was now reignited in the form of Bajubi.
As the YouTube video came to a close, the recommended algorithm was flooded with Parallel Kiri snippets and official channel videos.
Was it because the algorithm’s state confirmed Bajubi was a genuine Parallel fan? Regardless, the existing Parallel fans’ impression of her shot straight up.
— LOL, the algorithm!
— It’s completely flooded with Parallel, LOL!
— Oh, yes, I can definitely approve her as Mochi!
Even Majia, who had anticipated that Bajubi might be a Parallel fan, was taken aback by her depth of dedication.
“Why didn’t you mention you were a Mochi earlier? I just found out from the algorithm, you know! Had I known, I would’ve brought more than just strawberries; I’d have brought goodies!”
“That’s the reason I kept it to myself…”
“Why? Why pass on such an opportunity?”
“Because I, too, want to enjoy it simply as a fan. If it’s acknowledged like that, it’ll feel like cutting in line ahead of the other Mochi… I’d rather earn it by competing fairly or buying it with my own money…”
— Excuse me, are we really squabbling over something so trivial now?
— We won’t mind if you accept it, LOL.
— Please don’t paint the Mochi as desperate!
Even as Bajubi started to falter a bit in her voice while discussing her favorite topics, the conversation carried on.
This was ample proof that she was striving to connect more with her audience.
“No, no, I didn’t mean to imply that you all are desperate… it’s a misunderstanding…”
— So, Mochi had that kind of image, huh? Check.
— We’ll step it up even more!
— No, we are not a swarm of locusts!
“Seriously, it’s not like that…”
Had things grown too loud to miss a chance like this, Majia took a quick breath before reluctantly pushing down the question she had been longing to ask Bajubi.
With viewer counts skyrocketing beyond 100 times the usual,
she didn’t want to risk Bajubi potentially retreating just because of a casual offhand question about whether or not she felt anxious, unease, or worried.
No matter what, the star of today’s broadcast was definitely Bajubi, wasn’t it?
* * *
[ (🔴Live) It’s Children’s Day! ] 👪30,334
Of course, after four hours of engaging in the Parallel World Cup, they broke through the 30,000 viewer mark, making a historic record of a 100-fold increase on the platform.
With followers also surpassing 20,000, she had acquired the freedom-access pass to the massive collaboration servers she so desired and gained opportunities to show up in various places from here on out.
But to Bajubi, Majia felt like a mountain.
After all, it was Majia who orchestrated this opportunity in the first place, and it looked like she’d always be cast in her shadow.
“Well then, let’s gradually transition over to the second part, Never Cry, Princess…. Jia, shall we show viewers what kind of atmosphere we’re aiming for before we kick off?”
“Let’s do it!”
— Hee hee hee.
— Announcement time!!!
— Announcement time! Announcement time! Announcement time! Announcement time! Announcement time! Announcement time!
— Wooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
— Majia, from here on out, you will become the princess! Majia, from here on out, you will become the princess! Majia, from here on out, you will become the princess!
— Jia, shall we start playing princess with Uncle now? Hee hee hee.
— Yes, I’m a princess!
— This station is Konjijua! Konjijua Station! The door to get off is in my heart. The stewed buns for Konjijua are coming! Konjijua! Konjijua!
— Jia, you’re ten years old from today! So you have to call us Uncle from now on!
— Try calling me Uncle!
— I’m gonna be a princess!
As the talk of the second part finally got serious, the audience who had been focused on Bajubi immediately shifted their attention back to Majia.
They might’ve gotten sidetracked for a moment, but everyone was still aware of their main objective for the day.
However, once again, there was no need for Majia to calm the frenzied chat by herself.
In but a moment, as if she were a queen making an appearance before the bustling crowd,
the mature tone that had been previously on display remained unchanged as she effortlessly commanded attention.
Bajubi seized the opportunity, speaking with a weighty, serious, and mystical tone she had prepared in advance, captivating her viewers.
“Jia, from now on, you are a princess and heir to a nation. Carry yourself with dignity and mindset befitting a princess, and be dedicated to learning and training to lead our nation well in the future.”
The stark contrast between the adorably innocent Majia and the imminently regal Bajubi was striking.
With Bajubi’s followers’ sighs and resigned comments serving as signal flares, everyone, including Majia, felt convinced.
A new star might just be born today within the jungle of crackle!