I Became a Member of My Favorite Group! - Chapter 66

After ending the call with the CEO, I continued my stream as usual.

During a short break, I decided to visit the community café.

• Is it true that Lulu is doing a collab with Verdia?

“Huh?”

A fresh post caught my eye.

When I clicked on it, there was a clip waiting for me.

【Hey everyone! I just got a reply! Yukiko and Lulu said they’ll do a collab with me! I’m so happy. What should I do?】

“Gasp…!”

As soon as the video started, Verdia’s high-energy voice filled the room.

Her avatar swayed excitedly from side to side, clearly showing how thrilled she was.

Thanks to the subtitles at the bottom, the viewers quickly caught on, and the chat exploded.

• Collab?
• What?!
• OMG, a collab is happening!!!!
• Lulu-chan, are you doing a collab?
• With Verdia?
• Is this for real?

Unlike our group, which just debuted, Verdia is one of the most famous VTubers in the world.

Of course, there are probably viewers in her chat who know about us too.

It seems everyone is really excited about this collab.

[‘Beoraji’ donated 1,000 won for snacks!]

• Lulu-chan, was that call with the CEO about this?

“Hehe… Yes. I was planning to tell you all later, but you caught me already.”

I nodded with an awkward smile.

I wanted to surprise everyone with the news, but I didn’t expect Verdia to mention it on stream so quickly.

Still, it’s heartwarming to see how much she’s looking forward to collabing with us.

It’s a bit disappointing, but I’m mostly happy.

Yuna must be watching this clip too, right?

• Wow
• Is this real?
• Insane
• Collab with a top-tier VTuber

I briefly summarized my conversation with the CEO.

Since the collab news is already out, it’s fine to share this much.

“…That’s how it happened. Originally, it was just Verdia and Yukiko, but since communication and streaming might be difficult I ended up joining in too.”

If communication between them wasn’t an issue, I’d probably just be unnecessary.

I’m a bit worried that I might ruin the fun of the collab.

[‘Enpin’ donated 1,000 won for snacks!]

• What do you mean you’re just an add on? Lulu-chan is essential!
• For real LOL
• Without Lulu-chan, the collab wouldn’t work LOL
• Didn’t Verdia say she wanted all three of you from the start?
• In the clip, Verdia said she couldn’t choose between the two because both are so cute.

“Hehe, she probably said that out of politeness. But I’m still really grateful.”

I never thought I’d get a shoutout from a VTuber with 1 million subscribers.

Even if it’s just lip service, it made me really happy.

“This time, I’ll be joining as a sort of interpreter and host. And I just found out today that Yukiko’s oshi is actually Verdia.”

• Oh, for real?
• First time hearing this.
• Me too.
• Isn’t Yukiko’s oshi Lulu-chan?
• I feel betrayed.

“Hey, what are you talking about! Be reasonable!”

An oshi is such a special person!

There’s no way Yuna’s oshi would be someone like me!

You guys are crossing the line today!

“Anyway, Yukiko was really happy. We talked a bit on Discord during my break, and she kept saying how excited she was. It was so cute. Especially when Yukiko gets excited, her tone goes up like this, and she stutters a little. It’s really…!”

• Stop the Lulu-talk!
• Who turned on the switch?
• A cute person simping for another cute person.
• Lulu-chan, do whatever you want.

I was passionately explaining Yuna’s charm, but for some reason, the chat didn’t seem interested.

So I lightly tapped the desk to get their attention.

“Hey! This is going to be on the test! Everyone, pay attention! Today, I’m going to thoroughly explain Yukiko’s charm to all of you!”

[‘Weirdo’ donated 2,000 won for snacks!]

• Here, take this. Can we just skip today, Professor?

No way!

Of course, 2,000 won isn’t a small amount, but it’s nowhere near enough to stop Yuna Studies!

[‘StarSapphire’ donated 2,000 won for snacks!]

• By the way, someone clipped Lulu-chan and showed it to Verdia. It’s on the café now.

“This is Yukiko’s… Huh? A clip?”

While I was passionately explaining Yuna’s charm, a sudden donation made me panic, and I refreshed the café page.

A clip?

Was there anything in what I just said worth clipping?

It was all just ordinary, everyday stuff.

• Lulu-chan, Verdia said she’s dying of love for you.

“W-what is this…?”

I didn’t understand the title, but I clicked on the post anyway.

The same subtitles as before appeared, but this time, it was Verdia’s reaction.

Wait, so someone clipped my stream, showed it to Verdia, and then brought her reaction back with Korean subtitles?

We’ve been needing someone to help with our main channel’s editing…

Maybe I should subtly suggest it to this person later.

• Instantly saved LOL
• Lulu’s shopping cart
• New slave?
• Gonna DM them in 30 minutes LOL

Sometimes, when I see talented people’s posts on the café, I save them to potentially hire them later.

People started calling it “Lulu’s shopping cart.”

Anyway, you guys are being rude.

People aren’t items to be put in a shopping cart!

I’m just casually looking for skilled people, okay?

『Originally, it was just Verdia and Yuna, but since communication and streaming might be difficult, I ended up joining in too.』

Even my words from the stream were subtitled.

It seems someone sent this to Verdia.

【Oh, Lulu! What are you talking about! I wanted all three of us to collab from the start. Don’t say such sad things, my princess.】

“P-princess…?!”

• My princess LOL
• Lulu-chan looks a bit shocked LOL
• Verdia’s cringy lines are on point LOL
• Lulu-chan is a princess~

Ughhh! No! Stop it!

My life is already at zero!

Being called a princess makes me want to curl up and disappear!

Even our members don’t call me a princess!

『Anyway, Yukiko was really happy. We talked a bit on Discord during my break, and she kept saying how excited she was. It was so cute. Especially when Yukiko gets excited, her tone goes up like this, and she stutters a little. It’s really…!』

I watched the clip of me passionately explaining Yuna’s charm while squirming in embarrassment.

After a long explanation, Verdia finally spoke up.

【Ah, so cute. That’s one of the reasons I fell for Lulu. Even though I’m part of Prism Company and I love my members, none of them can passionately explain their charms like Lulu does. Lulu is truly special.】

“Huh…?!”

I couldn’t help but let out a small gasp at Verdia’s words.

She’s praising me like this?

Even though I’m just a rookie VTuber compared to her?

Verdia’s heartfelt praise continued for quite a while, and I found myself staring blankly at the clip until the end.

【I think Lulu has a unique ability to care for and love others. That’s what makes her so special and so lovable. People who know how to care for and love others deserve to be loved in return.】

Her sincere compliments left me speechless.

【Lulu, you thought I was just being polite, but I wasn’t. Of course, Yukiko has her own unique charm, but in my eyes, Lulu is just as lovable. That’s why I couldn’t choose a favorite between the two. So don’t sell yourself short, Lulu. Okay?】

As if she had predicted this clip would reach me, she ended it with a short video message.

• Wow
• Wooooow
• Verdia knows what’s up
• Dropping wisdom
• This is what a 1 million-subscriber VTuber looks like
• Lulu-chan, okay?

The viewers, who watched the clip, were as excited as if it were their own achievement.

They started spamming “Okay?” in the chat, borrowing Verdia’s last line.

[‘MyBurnNyang’ donated 4,000 won for snacks!]

• From now on, if Lulu-chan says anything bad about herself, I’m showing her this clip LOL. Okay?

“W-when did I ever say anything bad about myself…?”

Feeling like I’d been called out directly, I awkwardly shrunk under my desk and responded timidly.

But I didn’t expect this clip to spread like this!

[‘DingDingDing’ donated 1,000 won for snacks!]

• Lulu-chan is lovable and cute. From now on, if you deny it, I’ll assume you’re slandering Verdia.
• For real LOL
• Lulu-chan
• Lulu-chan is as lovable as ever today
• The cutest axolotl
• If you’re jealous, stop being cute and lovable LOL

“Ugh… Using this against me like this…”

Of course, I’m grateful for the kind words, but now the chat is flooded with embarrassing compliments.

If I try to deny it, they’ll definitely hit me with, “Are you denying Verdia?”

I guess I’ll have to let it slide for now.

I’ll just have to wait until I have a way to counter this.

Anyway, you guys are all so cheeky.

Even though the viewers are annoying, I still have to do what I have to do.

I cleared my throat and sent a short reply to Verdia in English.

【Th-thank you for your kind words, Verdia. Both Yuna and I are really looking forward to collabing with you. Let’s meet soon. As a thank you for today, I’ll grant you one wish when we meet.】

• Wooooow
• Her English pronunciation is insane woah
• Her tone is perfect
• Ah~ I understood everything
• Such a touching sentence…
• ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Lulu-chan, I’m crying ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

What are you crying about, you guys?!

I know none of you actually understood what I said!

[‘Stelon’ donated 3,000 won for snacks!]

• So what did you say? Tell us, Lulu-chan.
• For real
• I didn’t understand a single word
• I understood “thank you,” you fools LOL
• I understood “Verdia” LOL

Why are you bragging about that?!

That’s elementary school-level English!

“N-no! This is your punishment for teasing me today! If you’re really curious, go check it yourself!”

I thought about telling them, but they were being too cheeky, so I decided to keep my mouth shut.

You think I didn’t notice you spamming “cute” earlier?!

Hmph!

Anyway, it’s about time.

I’m ending the stream for today!

I’m going to stay up all night thinking about the collab!