I Became a Member of My Favorite Group! - Chapter 34

Today was the day I really, really didn’t want to go live.

However I had no choice. After setting everything up and steeling myself, I pressed the start button.

The chat from the toxic viewers was already flashing before my eyes, making my head spin.

This is all Luci-chan’s fault.

Not that I hate her for it, though!

“H-hi, everyone…”

As the stream started, I greeted everyone with a half-dead voice.

I wanted to hype myself up, but it was impossible right now.

Just the fact that I didn’t run away is commendable, okay?!

• Hi Lulu
• Lulu-ha Lulu-ha
• Hi Lulu
• Is this the infamous toxic clipper’s channel?

“Ah, toxic clipper? I don’t know what you’re talking about…”

Amid the normal greetings, there were, of course, those toxic comments.

I subtly avoided eye contact and fidgeted with my hands.

Isn’t it too much to say something like that right off the bat?

• LOLOLOLOLOL
• Hey, CEO Lulu, why are you acting like this? We all know what’s up.
• From what Luci-chan said, it seems like things were resolved well, right?

“Y-yeah… Thankfully, everything worked out. The CEO didn’t scold me too much.”

Even though I wanted to avoid it, I carefully responded.

Fortunately, the viewers weren’t in full-on teasing mode yet.

Maybe they’re more interested in hearing the story than making fun of me.

• If she did it out of love for the members, scolding her would’ve been too much lol
• Lulu-chan, I was so moved after hearing the recording…
• I thought Lulu-chan’s debut stream was just a concept.
• Just how much does she love the members? Trembling

Yeah, no.

They’re just holding back because they have other things to tease me about.

Is this what they call a time-delay attack?

“I-I told you, I love our members the most. Did you all really not believe me?”

Honestly, it’s a bit embarrassing, but now that the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no point hiding it.

So, I decided to face it head-on and even scolded the Cherries a bit.

• Wooooow
• I believed you, Lulu-chan!
• I believed you, but I didn’t think it was this intense…
• What kind of crazy VTuber starts a clipping channel for their own group…

Yeah, that’s true.

In the original world, I’ve seen a few people who were clippers for their oshi before debuting.

But I’ve never seen someone who debuted as a VTuber first and then became a clipper for their own group.

I really did something absurd, huh.

Realizing that again made me feel a strange sense of shame.

Being the first to achieve something like this isn’t exactly something to be proud of.

“Anyway, now that everyone knows, there’s no point hiding it, right? Even though it’s late, let me introduce myself again.”

After clearing my throat, I moved my mouse.

Then, with a click, I opened the browser window I had prepared earlier, showing the logged-in clipping channel.

“I’m the operator of Blue LUV’s clipping channel, ‘BlueOshi’! Wow! Surprising, right?!”

• Wow. So. Surprising.
• Lulu-chan was the clipper?! Wow! So amazing!
• Honestly, it is surprising and amazing lol
• How does a VTuber become a clipper for their own group LOLOLOL

Ahem, everyone, calm down.

I know you want to tease me, but I didn’t show you the channel for that.

There’s an important announcement today.

“As those who watched Luci unnie’s stream might know… First, I’ve been given permission to continue operating the clipping channel.”

• Oh
• For real?
• She’s allowing this LOL
• As expected of CEO Kang! She casually does what we can’t! That’s so cool! I admire her!
• Is the CEO crazy too? LOLOLOL

Hey, calling her crazy?!

Our CEO is such a kind person!

That kind of bad language deserves a ban, a ban!

“But the CEO did warn me not to overdo it. If I let editing interfere with my streams, that’s no good, right?”

• Makes sense
• She drew a good line.
• You gotta do what you gotta do…

“So, Cherries, you don’t have to worry about me neglecting other things because of this. I promise you that!”

Thankfully, thanks to the avatar’s features, I confidently declared while raising my pinky.

The reason I can speak so confidently is simple.

After all, I’m a member of Blue LUV before I’m a VTuber, and if I cause problems with my streams, it’s the same as causing problems for our members.

I would never want that.

For me, Blue LUV always comes first.

It’s not about self-satisfaction.

[‘Let’sWalkBlueLove’ has donated 5,000 won for snacks!]

• So, what about monetizing the channel? The CEO posted a notice about it.

“Ah, thank you for the 5,000 won donation. Right, I should talk about that too.”

On my way home after the meeting, the CEO had posted a notice on Blue LUV’s official channel.

It was about allowing monetization for clipping channels.

I almost forgot about it, so I quickly organized my thoughts and spoke up.

“First, I’ve decided not to monetize. The CEO said I could, but I don’t want to make money from my fandom.”

• Oh
• That’s so cool wtf
• Even so
• No, Lulu-chan, you should make money…
• The CEO allowed it, so why not?
• Isn’t making money while fangirling the best?

My firm declaration split the chat’s opinion.

Some supported my decision, while others thought I should monetize.

Yeah, I expected this.

That’s why I prepared my response.

“Of course, you might think that. After all, there are people who make money playing games they love, right? But I don’t want that.”

• Respect
• Lulu-chan isn’t a sellout.
• LOL, it’s not fair to compare this to that.

“Ah, that’s not what I meant. It’s just that if you start making money from games, items stop being items and start looking like money. I think I’d stop seeing games as games if that happened.”

This is something I’ve never told anyone.

It’s my personal conviction.

“That’s why I didn’t want to. I don’t want to see the members as money. For me, Blue LUV is like my favorite playground, the place where I can have the most fun.”

• Wooooow
• Dropping truth bombs on the sellouts
• Her conviction is insane.
• Her mindset is just admirable.

Somehow, the viewers are praising me like I’m amazing.

But I don’t think it’s anything worth celebrating.

Some might call me a fool or say I’m doing something stupid.

It’s just a difference in values.

“So, I’ll continue running the clipping channel as long as I can, without monetizing. As long as you all enjoy it and love our members, that’s enough for me.”

• Damn, I love you, Lulu-chan…
• Can I call you mom?
• It’s hard to believe she’s only four years old with that mindset
• Mom…

Mom?

That’s not a bad expression, actually.

After all, parents are the ones who love their children the most.

If this title is given to me because I love Blue LUV more than anyone else, I’d be happy to accept it.

“Hehe, actually, the recording that Luci unnie played earlier was something I said while persuading the CEO and the members. Somehow, I ended up saying the same thing to you Cherries too.”

• Oh, so that’s what it was?
• I was wondering how that came up LOL
• The Blue LUV members must’ve been so moved.

I’m not sure if they were moved, but they were definitely happy.

Especially Yuna.

“Anyway, I think I’ve explained enough about the channel’s direction, but there’s one more thing I want to mention…”

I moved the cursor to bring up the additional notice I had prepared earlier.

At the bottom of the screen was a line that read, ‘No mentioning the BlueOshi channel.’

“From now on, I’m going to prohibit any mentions of the clipping channel I run during my streams. I’ll also try not to bring it up myself.”

• That makes sense.
• If you don’t ban it, the trolls will multiply like crazy.
• She’s really handling this well.

I thought there might be some backlash against this rule.

But thankfully, everyone seemed to accept it humbly.

Yeah, I think that’s enough to wrap things up.

Now, let’s get back to the stream… huh?

• Haebom: Lulu.

“B-boss…?!”

I was about to start today’s content when I saw a familiar nickname in the chat and panicked.

Why did the CEO suddenly show up here?

• Haebom: Did you apologize to the viewers?

“A-apologize? Ah…!”

Oh, right.

In a way, I did deceive the viewers.

The CEO might have taken it in stride, but the viewers are a different story.

Some might be disappointed that the VTuber they supported was focusing on something other than streaming.

• Nah, it’s fine.
• No need to apologize
• You didn’t do anything wrong, why apologize LOL
• Lulu-chan didn’t neglect her streams because of that.

But contrary to the CEO’s concerns, the chat was surprisingly clean.

It seems no one was disappointed that I hid my clipper activities.

So, maybe I don’t need to apologize…?

“B-boss, the Cherries are saying I don’t need to apologize…?”

Still, just in case, I decided to ask the CEO for her opinion.

• Haebom: ?
• Haebom: We agreed Lulu would do aegyo as an apology.
• Haebom: Does no one want that?

“…Huh?!”

Out of nowhere, the CEO brought up a promise we never discussed.

“Wh-what are you talking about, Boss?! I never said anything like that…!”

• Haebom: Lulu, did you forget?
• Haebom: You promised to do aegyo during your debut stream after getting scolded by me.
• Haebom: You should do it now.

“What…?!”

I promised to do aegyo during my debut stream?

I was momentarily stunned, then it hit me.

Gasp!

Is she talking about that time I got scolded for teasing her during her stream?

I thought she was just joking…!

Why bring that up now?

• OMG
• Explain yourself.
• I’m suddenly mad.
• As mad as Lulu-chan’s aegyo.
• Honestly, as an adult, you should apologize fr
• Breaking a promise with the CEO? That’s a problem!

The CEO’s statement must have been the trigger.

The viewers, who just moments ago said no apology was needed, suddenly turned on me.

All of them were now demanding aegyo, and I felt like I was losing my mind.

You toxic people!

How can you flip your attitude so quickly?!

The atmosphere was so warm just a moment ago!

How is this fair?!

“Uuu…”

I let out a whimper, but I knew this was a situation I couldn’t avoid.

Even during my debut stream, I didn’t fulfill my promise, and the CEO was kind enough to let it slide.

In the end, life always throws challenges your way.

I just don’t know why it had to be now.

“O-okay… If I do aegyo just once, you’ll really let it go, right?”

• Of course.
• A man of his word, LOL.
• We’ll decide after we see it.
• Lulu-chan aegyo incoming~
• I brought my parents, hurry up and show us, I’m getting dizzy.

“Why did you bring your parents?!”

I shouted, even though I knew it was a meme.

Anyway, now that I’ve said it, I have to do it.

Alright, pull yourself together, Jeong Da-jeong.

You can do this. Just close your eyes and get it over with.

Sure, it’ll probably become a clip, but I can endure that much!

“O-okay… I’ll do it? But don’t tease me, okay?”

Ahem.

I cleared my throat slightly.

I tried to bring out my most feminine voice, summoning whatever femininity I had deep inside.

Not that I had much, but I gathered what I could.

“E-everyone. Were you mad at Lulu-chan for lying? Sowwy~. P-please forgive me just this once, okay? Lulu-chan promises she’ll never lie to you again. Pinky promise~.”

Screams internally!

S-save me!

I feel like my limbs are disappearing!

Just kill me now!

After unleashing my ultimate aegyo for the first time in my life, I collapsed.

My avatar glitched out and disappeared into a corner, but the chat was in a frenzy.

• Wooooooow
• We have to forgive her, no question definitely LOL
• How can you not forgive her? LOL
• Pinky promise~
• Even her embarrassment is perfect LOLOLOL

No, please don’t praise me.

Just say it’s disgusting.

Even I think it was.

But somehow, I managed to pull myself together and sat back down in my chair.

After all, I’m a professional.

Let’s get back to the stream…

• Haebom: So cute LOL
• Haebom: Oh, and Lulu.
• Haebom: I said I’d deal with the lying separately, right?
• Haebom: As punishment, edit today’s video yourself and upload it to the clipping channel.
• Haebom: If you don’t, I’ll revoke the channel’s permission.

“Boooooooooooooss!”

…I couldn’t finish.

I just want to die now.

I’ll write the CEO’s name in my suicide note.

Oh, but then I won’t be able to see Blue LUV anymore.

What do I do?