Chapter 78: Lulu-chan’s Reward Set!

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And so, the ‘Defeat Lulu-chan!’ content began!

To select the first challenger, I spun a wheel with the viewers’ names; the chosen viewer’s nickname was ‘AxolotlFanClub’.

Yep, definitely a true Cherry.

“AxolotlFanClub, do you have a game you’re confident in?”

AxolotlFanClub: I’m good at League of Legends and fighting games.

“Ah, I see you’re good at those. Then let’s play Gomoku!”

While pretending I didn’t hear properly, I quickly selected the first game to compete in.

The viewer responded with a question mark, as if asking why I even bothered asking if I was going to choose something else, but…

The chat seemed to have an answer for that.

• LOLOLOLOLOL.
• What can you do? LOL.
• She never said she’d pick the game you’re good at, LOL.
• Lulu-chan is lowkey savage.
• Got hit right from the start, huh?

Yep, that’s right.

I only asked what game the Cherry was good at.

I never said I’d pick that game.

In fact, I only asked to figure out what game they weren’t good at.

It’s the Cherry’s fault for falling into the trap.

I’m innocent, okay?

“Alright, shall we start? Even if you’re a Cherry, I won’t go easy on you, so be prepared!”

• This is a total death flag… sob sob.
• I believe Lulu-chan is different from Lilith.
• Are you dissing Lilith right now?
• But Lilith is bad at games, it’s true…

Hey, you!

Who dared to badmouth Lilith-unnie just now?

Sure, it’s true that our unnie is weak at games that require thinking, like Gomoku!

And yeah, she’s a bit of an airhead who can’t even notice when there are two lines of four in a row!

But still, isn’t that too harsh?

[AxolotlFanClub]: You go first.
[GomokuGeniusLulu-chan]: I’ll go first, thank you!

After a brief exchange of greetings in the Gomoku chat, we started the game.

Luckily, I got the black stones and could make the first move.

I’ve never shown myself playing Gomoku on stream before, but I’m actually pretty good at it.

I’ve played it casually on my phone a few times.

Click-

I started with a safe move in the very center.

The opponent responded by placing a stone diagonally down to the right.

In return, I placed my stone diagonally up to the left.

• Oh.
• Clean opening.
• Lulu-chan’s pretty good at Gomoku.
• The diagonal move is impressive.
• Why did White place there?
• Was it to create a line of two?
• Yeah, but Lulu-chan blocked it well.
• Isn’t the game halfway over?
• Blocking J8 was a big move.

Yep, the Cherries are right.

Just from the opening, it’s clear that this person knows a bit about Gomoku.

In Gomoku, Black has a significant advantage, and even though I started well, the opponent is playing counter-moves and looking for opportunities to strike back. That’s not something a complete beginner would do.

But even if they place a stone there, it might create a small counter-attack angle.

From Black’s perspective, blocking F8 and creating a line of three would end the game.

Even if they place at F7, I can block at J7.

If they try to block J7 first, I can just place at K7.

Hehe, no matter what they do, it’s just futile struggling.

Despair before my superior intellect!

Click- Click-

• Oh.
• Well blocked.
• Lulu-chan is unstoppable.
• As expected of the #1 gamer in Blue LUV.

The opponent Cherry hesitated a few times in the middle, but I was already anticipating their moves and placing my stones without pause.

The chat exploded with comments about my unexpected skills.

Hehe, this is the real me.

Do you finally get it, Cherries?

Even though I sometimes act scatterbrained or silly on stream, it’s all to bring joy to the Cherries.

In reality, I’m this smart!

“Heh…”

Feeling proud, a silly smile crept onto my face, and I puffed out my chest.

The problem was, I wasn’t paying attention to my facial expressions or mic, and it all showed on stream.

• LOLOLOLOLOL.
• Look at her feeling proud, LOL.
• Glancing at the chat is so cute.
• Lulu-chan, do you like being praised?

[‘PleaseEnterNickname’ has donated 4,400 won for snacks!]

• The Axolotl princess, feeling ecstatic while beating up a Cherry.

“W-what are you talking about? I wasn’t looking at the chat! And I’m not beating up anyone! No slander, please!”

Anyone watching would think I’m doing something bad.

This is just a fair and square match, okay?

“Huh? Hehe, looks like you made a mistake.”

While I was busy bickering with the Cherries, it was my turn again, and a smile spread across my face.

The opponent had left a line of three completely open, which they should’ve blocked.

They must’ve been too nervous.

But the world of competition is cold and unforgiving.

I placed a stone to complete a line of five, securing my victory, when suddenly—

Fanfare!

[White has won!]

“…Huh?”

As soon as the opponent placed their stone, a message popped up declaring White’s victory, accompanied by celebratory fanfare.

What’s going on?

I was one move away from winning.

How did White win…?

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

• You were so focused on blocking that you missed the line of five, LOL.
• LOLOLOLOLOL.
• How did you miss that? LOL.
• Total disaster, LOL.
• Lulu-chan, who was feeling so proud, is now crying, LOL.

“I-I didn’t see it? Where did I even…?”

Refusing to accept reality, I closed the notification and checked the final Gomoku board.

“……”

I was at a loss for words.

How could I miss such an obvious line of five? It was right there, screaming, “Even a fool wouldn’t miss this!” But I was so focused on my own moves that I completely overlooked it.

“I-it’s all the Cherries’ fault! They distracted me with their weird comments, so I lost focus…!”

• ?
• What a lame excuse.
• Blaming the Cherries, huh?
• Who held a knife to your throat and told you not to focus?
• Loser’s excuse, LOL.

“Ugh…”

No, seriously.

Anyone can see that the Cherries distracted me and caused me to lose.

They kept teasing me with chat and donations, so it’s their fault.

I’m so frustrated, so frustrated!

Of course, I didn’t expect to win every match, but losing the first one right away made me feel utterly defeated.

I just want to run away.

[AxolotlFanClub]: Lulu-chan, you’re not going to run away like a coward, are you?

…Just as I was thinking that, the sharp remark from the Cherry I just played against hit me.

I immediately changed my attitude and declared confidently, “I-I’m not running away! Even though the Cherries are at fault, it’s also my role to protect them!”

• Wow.
• As expected of Lulu-mama.
• Even though the Cherries are hopeless… she still loves them.
• Still can’t stop blaming others, huh?
• Honestly, you had the game in the bag, LOL.

At least some people understand.

It’s true that losing in a situation where I shouldn’t have lost is more heartbreaking than having to grant the Cherry’s wish.

Sniff.

“Alright, so what’s your wish?! Since I lost, you can do whatever you want with me, boiled or fried!”

• OMG.
• Hehehe.
• Two penalties~
• If you make a perverted wish, you’ll get kicked out, right?

I don’t know about perverted wishes, but if it’s something inappropriate, I’ll kick them out immediately.

Behave yourselves.

[Axolotl FanClub]: Then, bring your mouth close to the mic and…

[Axolotl FanClub]: Insult me.

“…Huh?”

I was half-expecting, half-dreading what kind of wish they’d make, but this completely caught me off guard.

What, what do you want me to do?

Insult…?

You mean like saying, “Die,” or something in a mean, condescending tone?

Why would you wish for something like that?

Do you really have nothing better to ask of me? Or are you just a masochist who wants to be insulted?

• Oh.
• This is gold, LOL.
• This is great.
• Can’t resist Lulu-chan’s insults, LOL.
• A reward for everyone.

I thought others might dislike it, but when I checked the chat, everyone seemed to welcome the idea.

This is weird. The Cherries are weird.

Sure, they’ve always been a bit strange, but not to this extent.

What on earth has turned them into this…?

“W-wait, why would you wish for something like this? Do you Cherries really like this kind of thing?”

• Yes.
• It’s amazing.
• How can anyone resist Lulu-chan’s insults?
• I’ve heard Lilith-unnie and the Queen’s insults a lot, so I want to hear Lulu-chan’s.
• Lulu-chan, I turned the volume all the way up. Hurry up!

“Eek…!”

At first, I thought they were joking, but as the chat continued with genuine requests for insults, I couldn’t help but let out a frightened sound.

Ugh, why are they like this?

If they wanted me to praise them, saying they did well or that they’re good Cherries, I could do that a hundred times.

But suddenly asking me to insult them? What am I supposed to do?

[‘Dingdingding’ has donated 45,000 won for snacks!]

• You’re not being sincere enough, LOL. Empty your wallet first!

“N-no…! I-I’ll do it right now, so please stop with the donations!”

As I hesitated, bringing my mouth close to the mic, a donation flew in, urging me on. I flinched and waved my hands frantically.

If this keeps up, they’ll think I’m serious and start donating even more.

Today’s content is supposed to make the Cherries happy, after all.

“O-okay. I’ll look up some lines, so just wait a moment.”

• Okay, okay.
• My mouth is watering, LOL.
• Lulu-chan, this is the first time I’ve been this excited watching a stream.

How excited are they…?!

I wanted to shout that at the chat, but I focused on searching for the lines, thinking it’s best to get this over with quickly.

Ah, here it is.

A streamer version of insults that viewers love…?

There’s really a demand for this kind of thing?

I don’t really get it just by reading the lines, but since the Cherries asked for it, I’ll do it.

I cleared my throat, brought my mouth as close to the mic as possible, added a bit of echo, and cautiously opened my mouth.

“A-ah. H-here goes…?”

• Yes.
• Go, go, go!
• Drumroll, drumroll~
• So kind to even add echo.
• The CEO’s delicious, and your voice is so kind.

It’s the opposite, you fool.

I mentally scolded them and lowered my voice as much as possible.

Like in anime, I tried to convey a contemptuous tone, even changing my expression as I recited the lines.

“Why do you like being insulted? Are you perverts? It’s really annoying. Can you please not get close to Lulu-chan?”

I usually use polite speech during streams, but since the lines were written in informal speech, I had no choice but to switch for this one time.

Honestly, even as I recited the lines, it felt so cringy.

I could easily say things like “I love you” or “You’re precious,” but forcing myself to say things I don’t mean is exhausting.

• Oh…
• OMG.
• Lulu-chan is surprisingly good at this? LOL.
• The way her voice changed is amazing.
• Hehe… Lulu-chan…

Seeing the Cherries genuinely enjoying this made me feel strange.

Do they like this version of me more than the usual me?

Curiosity got the better of me, and my lips moved on their own.

“U-um… Do you Cherries like this more? More than the usual me?”

• Nope.
• No way, LOL.
• It’s just refreshing because it’s different.

• It’s like gap moe.
• Lulu-chan, are you feeling sad?

“W-what do you mean sad? I’m just disappointed that the Cherries are perverts…?!”

I’m not a child.

Why would I feel sad over something like this?

Well, sure, seeing them react more enthusiastically to my acting than to my usual self made me feel a little, just a little, bad.

But that’s only because it felt like they were betraying all the effort I usually put in!!

• You’re feeling sad, huh?
• Lulu-chan is feeling sad, LOL.
• Tsundere, LOL.
• Why is Lulu-chan so ridiculously cute?
• Is Lulu-chan flirting right now?
• She’s using her whole body to ask for affection, LOL.

“I-I told you not to call me cute…?! You keep sneaking it in!”

I wasn’t feeling sad at all, and I never asked you to call me cute!

And I wasn’t flirting either!

And what’s this about being a tsundere?!

A tsundere is someone who acts tough on the outside but secretly likes you, right?!

N-not that I dislike the Cherries or anything…!

“Seriously… Cherries, you’re perverts, idiots, sea cucumbers, jellyfish.”

• LOLOLOLOLOL.
• Are you a kid? LOL.
• Even kids don’t talk like that, LOL.
• So freaking cute, LOL.

Since I can’t swear on stream, I gathered all the words I could use and delivered a heartfelt insult, but somehow, everyone seemed to enjoy it.

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

• So, Lulu-chan, do you hate us?
• OMG.
• Lulu-chan, do you hate us? T_T
• Please say no, T_T
• Lulu-chan, did you deceive us again…?

But with the donation that followed, the Cherries instantly turned into a sea of tears, questioning my feelings.

Ugh, seriously…!

You all know that’s not true, but you keep doing this!

You’re crying in the chat, but deep down, you’re probably laughing!

I don’t want to answer, but if I stay silent, I don’t know how much the public sentiment will crumble.

Later, they’ll probably cry among themselves, saying, “Lulu-chan said she hates us.”

I can’t just stand by and let that happen, so…

This time, to make sure they don’t spout nonsense again, I decided to set some discipline.

I brought my mouth close to the mic again, turned on a bit of echo, and whispered softly, as if sharing a secret.

“I-I like you, Cherries.”

It’s the 100th day, after all!

I’m only saying this because it’s a special day!