Chapter 77: Defeat Lulu-chan!

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I tilted my head, puzzled by the chaotic chat. Even though the content I prepared wasn’t particularly strange, everyone’s reactions were oddly mixed.

“Cherries, what’s wrong? Did I say something weird?”

• It’s not weird, but…
• Hehehe.
• Lulu-chan is a baby… We need to protect her…
• If Lucretia saw this, she’d come running like crazy, LOL.
• What should we do with this pure child…

Huh?

Why is everyone acting like this?

I don’t think I said anything strange.

“It’s just a lighthearted content idea, so no need to overthink it. It just means you can touch me or give me commands during today’s broadcast, that’s all.”

• Huh?
• No, that makes it even weirder, LOL.
• Lulu-chan, are you still sick?
• Hey, someone call CEO Kang before she causes trouble.

Ugh, seriously.

Why is everyone like this?

Sometimes, the Cherries can be so strange.

They’re usually so kind, but…

“It seems like the Cherries are having weird thoughts, so I’ll just introduce the content quickly! Is that okay?”

• Sure.
• Yeah.
• But honestly, this is Lulu-chan’s fault…
• Someone needs to exorcise the perverted thoughts from her mind.

“Perverted thoughts? What were you all thinking about?”

These silly Cherries.

I feel like scolding them, but since today is the happy 100-day celebration, I’ll let it slide with a generous heart and introduce the content.

[Defeat Lulu-chan!]

“Ta-da! Today’s content is called ‘Defeat Lulu-chan!’ If you win against me, you can make one wish! Of course, nothing weird, though!”

• Oh.
• This is like a duel.
• Has Lulu-chan finally become a duelist?
• She must’ve gotten really into it after enjoying it before.

“Hey, it’s not about dueling! Although it was fun!”

Stop derailing the conversation!

I raised my voice to scold the viewers, then cleared my throat and continued explaining the content.

“Anyway, I’ll randomly pick one Cherry to compete against me! But I’ll choose the game, and the Cherry won’t have a say in it!”

• Huh?
• What? You’re not even giving the challenger a choice? LOL.
• How is this ‘Free Lulu Time’?
• Does Lulu-chan not know what ‘free’ means?

Is this a bit tyrannical?

The Cherries started protesting about not having a choice in the game, but I calmed them down and continued explaining calmly.

“Hey, it’s not like I’ll pick a game you can’t possibly win. It’ll be simple board games like Gomoku, chess, or Othello.”

• Oh.
• That sounds doable.
• But is Lulu-chan good at board games?
• Isn’t Lulu-chan too dumb to play board games?
• She usually relies on physical skills in games.

“When have I ever relied on physical skills in games! I’m not even that physically strong! I’m all about brainpower!”

I shouted in response to the malicious slander.

I’m not particularly skilled in physical aspects of games, okay?

Sure, I first tried Dark Sword Guntra, but that was only because I had memorized the strategies for Guntra.

The same goes for other games I’ve played.

Even though I haven’t played them myself, I’ve learned tips, strategies, and watched the fans play, which is why I can perform so well.

• Brainpower?
• Parrying all of Guntra’s attacks is brainpower?
• Lulu-chan, even I can’t defend this…
• When Lulu-chan plays games, she’s like a beast.

“Calling me a beast is too much…!”

Well, I am an axolotl, so I guess ‘beast’ is technically correct!

But calling me a real beast is going too far!

I put a lot of thought into my gameplay!

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

• So if we beat Lulu-chan, we can squish her cheeks, right?
• Get out of here, LOL.
• How do you even come up with this, you psycho?
• But honestly, it’s tempting…
• I want to squish them too…

Normally, I’d get mad at such suggestive donations, but today, I’ve decided to be generous and accept all requests from the Cherries!

That’s why I’ve prepared something special! Hehe.

“Ahem! I’ve prepared something just in case there are Cherries like that. Just a moment.”

• ?
• Is it something big?
• Are you saying we can squish your cheeks at a fan meeting? That’s insane.
• You’re gonna get a lawsuit from Blue LUV, LOL.

Ignoring the chat filled with question marks, I put on the equipment that had arrived at my house today.

After adjusting the tracking program, I reappeared with a flourish.

“Hehe, Cherries. Do I look different?”

Honestly, there’s no visible difference, but I was so excited to show off the new technology that I ended up asking a silly question….

• OMG.
• That question is NG.
• I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.
• My ex-girlfriend PTSD is kicking in…
• You had a girlfriend?
• Who just said that? LOL.

Somehow, the Cherries seem really stressed.

Oh, right. I heard this is a phrase that makes men uncomfortable, I never had an experience with it so I don’t quite understand.

I didn’t mean to tease them, but it just happened.

Still, seeing the Cherries bowing down makes me feel oddly good….

Ahem.

Just kidding, of course.

I don’t have any weird preferences like that!

“Alright, everyone, quiet! I’ll show you what’s changed! Let’s see….”

I went into the avatar settings, clicked on my cheek area, and stretched it like rubber.

Then, a mysterious hand appeared and started pulling my avatar’s cheeks like mochi.

“Uweh… Now you can stretch my cheeks like this.”

• Wow.
• Oh.
• So cute, LOL.
• Squishy squishy, LOL.
• The pink-cheeked, squishy, lovable Axolotl has finally revealed her true colors!
• So how much does it cost to pull them once?”

“I-it’s not something you pay for! Like I said earlier, if you beat me in a game, you can do things like this!”

And the most amazing part of this feature is yet to come!

“Not only that, but this is also connected to the haptic suit I’m wearing, so I can actually feel my cheeks being pulled.”

• OMG.
• For real?
• That exists?
• I thought haptic suits were only for the body?

“I called it a haptic suit for simplicity, but it’s actually a bit different. Anyway, when you pull my cheeks like this… Uweh.”

Through the device on my head, I could actually feel someone pulling my cheeks.

Of course, it’s a bit different from the real thing, but…

“Hehe, it feels like the Cherries are squishing my cheeks. How is it? Do you like it?”

• YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Wow, this new tech is insane.
• This is even crazier than full tracking!

• Where did you get something like this?

“Hmm… It’s a secret. If there’s a chance to reveal it later, I’ll let you know.”

From what I remember, no VTuber at this point is using technology like this.

That’s because, from my perspective, it’s like using a cheat code.

Although I can’t reveal it yet, I’ll probably tell the Cherries when the time is right.

Hehe.

When that happens, I’ll be able to show them even more.

Feeling proud, I puffed out my chest and cleared my throat, but then I let out a yelp at the sudden donation.

[‘SomeoneWhoLikesCheeks’ has donated 10,000 won for snacks!]

• I’ll give you my entire fortune, just let me pull your cheeks once!

“D-donations aren’t for that…! That would just turn into a money grab!”

• Isn’t a money grab a good thing?
• Let’s empty the Cherries’ wallets, let’s go!
• For the 100-day celebration, a money grab is totally fine, LOL.
• This is a win-win for everyone.

However, the Cherries acted like there was nothing wrong with it.

They tempted me with devilish offers to take advantage of the opportunity, but I firmly decided to stick to my principles.

“Hey, I can’t do that. This is content for the Cherries! If I asked for money just to fulfill a request, wouldn’t everyone hate that?”

• ?
• It’s fine, though?
• No, please just take the money!!!!!!
• They’re offering it, why are you refusing? I don’t get it.
• The Cherries would actually prefer to pay for requests…
• Can’t you just let me squish your cheeks once if I pay…?

Honestly, everyone’s saying things they don’t mean.

Who would spend money just to pull my cheeks once?

There’s no way anyone would make such an irrational purchase.

[‘omst’ has donated 10,000 won for snacks!]

• By the way, Lulu-chan, does it have other features? Show us more.

“Ah, thank you for the 10,000 won donation! Yes, it does. For example, if I do this….”

While the Cherries were urging me to take their money and I was insisting on giving everyone a fair chance through a lottery or competition, a sudden donation made me nod.

Then, as I moved the cursor to gently stroke the head area, the hand reappeared and started petting my head.

At the same time, a ticklish sensation, like being lightly brushed, came through the device on my head.

“You can also pet me like this. Hehe… This is a bit ticklish.”

• OMG LOL.
• So freaking cute, LOL.
• I want to grab Lulu-chan’s cheeks and stretch them right now.
• Please let me pet you.

The viewers’ reactions are more enthusiastic than I expected.

I guess what VTuber viewers want most is this kind of interactive experience.

It’s not something I’d do every day, but I thought they’d enjoy it if I brought it out occasionally, and I’m grateful they’re loving it.

If I could later integrate it with a program or VR system and let viewers pet me directly, it would be perfect.

Unfortunately, it’s still too early to expect that level of technology.

“Alright, that’s enough introduction. Let’s officially start the ‘Defeat Lulu-chan!’ content. Everyone’s thought about what they want to ask me, right?”

• Of course.
• Yes!!!!!!!
• Yep.
• Hehehe.
• Lulu-chan, you’re done for, LOL.

I’m a bit scared of what everyone’s so serious about asking for, but… you’re not going to beat me that easily, right?

Of course, this content is meant to give back to the Cherries, but I’m not the kind of VTuber who goes easy on the weak.

Try and take it from me if you can!

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