Chapter 11: Large scale launch (1)

Debut preparations were proceeding smoothly.

First off, I quickly became friends with the colleagues I’d be working with.

Whether it was Rio or Yuu, they were all basically gentle-natured, so…

Our individual personality differences didn’t really pose a problem.

Yuu, well, she was so cheerful that she was fine.

Rio had a timid side and was particularly shy around strangers, but…

After I unknowingly took care of her a few times, she soon opened up.

If anything, Jiah, who had been on edge since the first day…

No, Noa, might have been a problem.

But after a few days, she just started acting friendly, so there weren’t any particular issues.

After that, well.

Singing practice, broadcasting practice.

The shy ones worked on their social skills, and if someone messed up, they were dragged to the CEO’s “room of truth.”

For the past few months, it had been that kind of repetitive life.

…Then, one day.

– [Lunavis 2nd Generation, <Eterna> Debut PV]

Everyone, have you been waiting long?

Lunavis’s second constellation.

Eterna, is ready to shine before you all!

Please cheer a lot for Eterna, who will shine unchangingly in the night sky above!

– Kazahana Rio

– Sirasaki Noa

– Hanami Yuu

– Shiozaki Reina

…The debut date was confirmed.

– [Lunavis Gallery] –

[2nd Gen Debut Date Is Up??????]

(Image)

Of course it’s up, that’s why I posted it~~~~~~

[Comments]

– Wowowowowowow

– Is this for real?

– ? I thought it was gonna be a bit late

ㄴ Ahh… ‘A little late’

ㄴ D*mn it, CEO Kang, what the hell

[??? : 2nd Gen Debut Seems Like It’ll Be Late]

(Broadcast Clip)

Earliest, next year?

This b*tch is now lying about this too

[Comments]

– Year? Is the CEO your friend?

ㄴ (OP) : Sorrysorrysorrysorry

– Since you were early, you were a bit too early, weren’t you~

[Are There Still Lunavis Fans Who Doubt CEO Kang?]

Even though it’s been almost a year since the 1st gen debuted

For the hungry Lunavis fans who whine all day for the 2nd gen, she even moved up the 2nd gen debut date

Those b*stards who slandered such a CEO should go die

[Comments]

– Gone…

– 80% of Lunavis fans deleted

ㄴ CEO Kang was Red Pill Thanos

– Honestly, even the judge slandered her

– You… you… you crazy b*tch, you said next year

[Found My Oshi]

(Image: Shiozaki Reina)

(TL Note: “Oshi” means one’s favorite member/idol)

This kind of super stacked, blonde, tanned (not really), delinquent (don’t know yet), tomboy?

How can you resist this?

[Comments]

– Noona (older sister)…

– The design is freaking amazing though

– I’m curious about her voice

– But it kinda reminds me of my school days, so I think I’m getting slight PTSD

ㄴ Lunavis fan…

ㄴ Ah

ㄴ (Solemn silence)

ㄴ Don’t cry, speak slowly

The reactions were, generally, not bad.

Initially, there was a prevalent atmosphere of either criticizing or praising the CEO.

But later, posts about us also started to appear moderately.

Well… since only the designs were revealed for now, there wasn’t much to talk about.

But anyway, the fact that it was becoming a topic of conversation in a good way was positive.

This much was a decent defense, but….

“…This feels strange.”

“Huh? What does?”

As I was sitting in the company lounge, scrolling through community posts.

Yuu suddenly appeared and rested her chin on my shoulder.

If we had just met, it might have been different, but since it was a familiar situation now.

Without turning my gaze, I stroked Yuu’s hair and… vaguely answered her question.

“No, it’s just… how should I put it.”

“?”

“Getting this much attention from people… I’m not really used to it.”

No, well. It makes sense.

Unlike Jiah… cough, Noa, who was streaming right before joining.

And Rio and Yuu, who each had their “previous lives”

(referring to past VTuber personas or online activities).

I was, until the very end, just an ordinary person who had quit her office job.

Of course, I understand it well from a viewer’s perspective.

But as a broadcaster who has to satisfy those needs… wouldn’t it naturally feel awkward?

…It was a rather sincere story, carrying that kind of meaning.

But Yuu, who heard my words, just started spouting incomprehensible things.

“It’s strange. You look like you’d go around seducing multiple women.”

“…Me? No, more importantly, why women?”

“It’s just a thing.”

‘…Right, you’re an experienced professional, is that it?’

‘But if you pull rank like this, where am I, a newbie, supposed to gain experience?’

‘If you don’t have experience, how can you live with such unfairness?’

“So, Ms. Golden-Tanned Delinquent?”

“…I’m not blonde, tanned, or a delinquent.”

“Ahem, a VTuber shouldn’t break RP (Roleplay).”

Just when the sorrow of a newbie I once experienced suddenly rushed back.

Yuu, who smiled once, spoke to me again.

“What do you want for dinner? Let’s eat together.”

“Are you buying, Ms. Shrine Maiden?”

(TL Note: “Miko” or shrine maiden is likely Yuu’s character concept)

“Waaah, no money. Give me offerings.”

(TL Note: “Waaah” is a cutesy cry, playing into the RP)

“You’re crazy.”

…A few days after that.

Finally, the debut day arrived.