Ch. 131 MtF – Chapter 131
by AfuhfuihgsChapter 131
**Nozomi-san. (2)**
“With that in mind, let’s take tomorrow off.”
“I don’t know what ‘that’ means exactly… but, _waaah_…!!”
The word _rest_ coming out of the mouth of someone who seemed ready to make me work out 365 days a year felt unreal.
Who would ever think this person is my manager?
Most would assume she’s possessed by a workout demon or something, seriously.
Anyway, hearing that I was finally getting a day off after so long got me super excited.
I’m free! Even if it’s only for a day—still, freedom!
“…Are you that happy?”
“I get a whole day where I don’t have to worry about my legs giving out at any second, or not being able to lift a spoon because my arms are sore!”
“I don’t think I’ve been _that_ harsh, though…”
Maybe not harsh, but definitely excessive.
Besides, you need at least a day off to check on the progress from all the exercise you’ve done, right?
Sure, it’s a bit of an excuse, but checking your condition is still important!
Though the biggest reason was just… _yay, a day off._
As I looked over at Nozomi-san—who seemed genuinely worried she might’ve overdone it—I let out a pained little groan.
“Shall I walk you to the practice room today? You said your friend’s rehearsing there, right?”
“…No, it’s okay. I mean, I don’t mind since I’m already known and you’re my manager, but Toya’s a different talent, you know? Plus, you only took on the manager role for me because I kind of forced it on you—”
“I didn’t take it on _because_ I was forced. Anyway, if that’s how you feel, I’ll just wait until you’re ready to leave.”
“Okaaay…”
Of course, she didn’t just stand there doing nothing while waiting.
She gave me a massage, using all the experience she’d built up by now.
She probably didn’t even use much strength, but she knew exactly how much pressure was just right for me and adjusted accordingly.
Yes, this is it… this is _the_ massage…
My whole body melted, and I couldn’t help but let out a giggle.
Honestly, I think I’m working out harder now just for the massage afterward.
“How is it? You’ve come a long way, haven’t you?”
“…It’s the best…”
I’m normally a slow talker, but this time my voice sounded completely melted.
Who _wouldn’t_ succumb to this kind of bliss?
Anyway, after lying there like jelly and getting a bit of strength back, I finally managed to sit up.
Ugh, not sure I can walk all the way home.
Well, if I really can’t walk, Toya would probably carry me again like before…
“You worked hard today too. Take it easy tomorrow.”
“Thanks… you worked hard too, Nozomi-san…”
“Hard work? I feel like I’m getting paid to help someone work out—it’s more like I’m grateful for it!”
That _does_ sound like something Nozomi-san, who loves exercising, would say.
Still, isn’t it a good thing to do something you love as your job?
In my case, I loved streaming and talking with people, so I never once regretted becoming a VTuber.
I don’t know what’ll happen in the future, but for now, I just want to enjoy the present.
—
“Kontomo~ V-Spe 1st gen, Yatogami Toya here! Waaa~~!!”
-wwwwww
-Toya’s energy is off the charts today wwww
-Something good happen or what?
-If you’re asking if something good happened… oh yeah it did LOL
-It’s been _forever_ since a Totonatsu collab!!
That familiar greeting I hadn’t heard in a while.
Come to think of it, I’ve been sleeping through Toya’s stream times lately, so I hadn’t heard it in a while.
I wondered if she always had this much energy, but judging from chat, this was more than usual.
Me? How would I know… It’s not like I’ve had time to catch her streams lately.
“Hello everyone, I’m Ichinose Natsu from V-Spe Gamers~”
-Natchan wwwww
-Totonatsu’s back on stream together again… so happy LOL
-Didn’t know I’d miss seeing Totonatsu this much ww
-So, did you work out hard today?
-Wasn’t the reason they stopped showing up together because Natchan started working out or something? LOL
“Ah, today’s a rest day!”
Maybe it was because of that, but my voice was way more upbeat than usual.
Wait… could I always sound this cheerful?
I guess this shows just how sweet a proper break can feel.
“Natsu, you’re in a really good mood today, huh?”
“Hmm? Ahh, maybe it’s because I finally get to stream with Toya again?”
-Totonatsu is so wholesome
-Natchan is _extra_ energetic today LOL
-Natchan’s usual chill vibe is gone—now she’s cute and bubbly
-She was already cute, now she’s just radiating adorable ww
-She seems healthier too, love to see it ww
-lol
-Honestly she seemed _really_ sick not long ago… wwwwww
…Was I really that bad?
Sure, I’d been having a rough time, but to be described as looking seriously ill…
I tilted my head, confused, and Toya pulled up the archive of one of my recent streams with a wry smile.
Oh… yeah…
“…So _that’s_ what I looked like.”
“Exactly! Do you know how worried I was? I was even thinking of dragging you to the hospital behind your back!”
“That voice really does sound like I should’ve gone to the hospital…”
Even I had to admit I looked completely out of it on screen.
I couldn’t believe I’d streamed looking that awful—like a ghost of myself.
Kind of made me feel guilty toward all the viewers.
I’m sorry, really… for streaming like _that_.
-But the sickly aesthetic was kinda nice LOL
-As long as she’s not _actually_ sick, it’s fine wwww
-We all _knew_ Natchan had sickly-girl energy, but we didn’t expect her to _literally_ look sick
-Natchan always had this resilient-but-frail vibe
-I thought it was more like a peaceful, enlightened vibe than resilient lol
-Weirdly, she actually looked like she might vanish at any moment…
-Glad to see Natchan looking healthy again ww
-But hey, they say the brightest flame burns before it dies…
“I’m getting better day by day, so don’t worry! And _no,_ this isn’t some last burst of energy before death, okay?!”
“Right? Natsu’s getting way healthier! Look, you used to be skin and bones, but now you’ve got muscles too!”
“Really? I’ve got muscles now?!”
I perked up at Toya’s comment.
Wait, really? _Seriously_?
I hadn’t really noticed it myself, what with all the groaning and aching like I’m eighty years old, but apparently I’ve made progress?
Of course Toya would notice. She works out—she can tell at a glance if someone’s building muscle or not.
“Well… it _looks_ like you have, but I’ll have to touch and check to be sure.”
“…Huh?”
She started wiggling her fingers playfully with a mischievous glint in her eyes.
…You’re kidding, right? You’re joking, right?!
Tell me this is a joke, Toya!
—
[To those who claimed Totonatsu had drama—_you’re done_ LOL]
[(Totonatsu collab stream announcement.JPG)
“Totonatsu is over” huh? Guess that was just you projecting LOL]
ㄴ[If Totonatsu ends, then V-Spe ends too. Deal with it.]
ㄴ[To whoever complained about Natsu appearing on Toya’s stream… I apologize.]
ㄴ[Was that you? LOL]
ㄴ[But honestly, public opinion really did shift lately.]
ㄴ[Everyone felt so bad seeing Toya without Natsu and vice versa.]
ㄴ[People just realized they’re best when they’re together.]
ㄴ[No question, Totonatsu is peak content.]
ㄴ[The streamer _must_ stay healthy from now on.]
ㄴ[If Natsu goes down, so does Toya. That’s the mindset.]
ㄴ[lol fr]
ㄴ[(Natsu, I’ll stay healthy for you KON)]
ㄴ[(Natsu, sorry for being sick KON)]
[Why’s the streamer so hyper today?]
[(Natsu greeting the stream with an extra peppy voice.MVI)
Maybe it’s because we’ve only seen her looking exhausted lately, but she seems especially cheerful today LOL]
ㄴ[She’s definitely more energetic than usual lol]
ㄴ[No really, she’s _so_ obviously excited LOL]
ㄴ[Bet she’s just happy to be collabing with Toya again.]
ㄴ[Honestly, maybe she was down because she couldn’t be with Toya.]
ㄴ[Extreme fans were way too noisy about it before, fr.]
ㄴ[Most Totomos and Natsumin love them together—no need to overthink it.]
ㄴ[But wasn’t the real reason they weren’t seen together just because Natsu was working out?]
ㄴ[Uh-oh, it’s the drama club again~]
ㄴ[(Toya, accept my love KON)]
ㄴ[(Natsu, when the last leaf falls… KON)]
ㄴ[LOOOL]
ㄴ[How good must that rest day feel if she’s _this_ hyped LOL]
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