Chapter 14 – Nakamura Wataru: Isn’t This Something I Shouldn’t Be Watching? (3)
Such a fun and chaotic time flew by in the blink of an eye, and the collaboration stream came to an end.
In the end, time passed without being able to give any proper advice.
"Good work~"
After closing the broadcast and voice chat, Aoi casually raised her hand.
"Oh, yeah. I didn't do anything, though."
I gave her hand a light high-five.
"That's not true. The fact that Wataru didn't say anything means I didn't mess up. That alone is a huge relief."
Ugh... Undeserved praise hurts my conscience.
"Alright, let's have a reflection meeting!"
Aoi raised her fist with an "oh!" just as a notification popped up on the PC screen from Desco.
(Yoranh) Good work~
The message to Aoi in the private chat was from the male VTuber she had been streaming with until just now.
He's a handsome guy with a lively character that reminds one of the Caribbean Sea.
"Just wait a sec. I'll reply now."
(Violet) Thank you for today. Good work.
(Yoranh) You seemed to struggle a bit, but are you okay with practice?
(Yoranh) If you want, I can help you behind the scenes.
(Violet) I'm fine, thank you.
(Yoranh) If you want, I can teach you off the record.
(Yoranh) That way, I can give you more detailed advice.
(Violet) No, really, that's...
(Yoranh) Don't be shy. I want to see Violet-chan again, it's been a while.
(Violet) Sorry, I'm a bit busy.
(Yoranh) I think it's better to accept an invitation from a senior.
(Violet) Yes, I think so!
(Yoranh) How about tomorrow then?
(Violet) No, I won't do it.
(Yoranh) Huh?
(Yoranh) What do you mean?
Aoi looked at me with a troubled face.
"I know it's better to flatter a senior, but..."
How to say it!
"You don't want to, right?"
"Yeah."
Aoi grimaced with an "eww."
"Do you get invited like this often?"
"I met him once when I went to the office for a 3D broadcast, and since then, quite often... But I've never met or played with him off the record!"
"Seriously?"
That's almost like a stalker.
Aoi is beautiful, so it's not surprising that such people show up.
"How should I turn him down?"
I can't understand the feelings of someone who's so aggressive.
"Hmm, you just have to be clear about it."
"I've turned him down many times already."
"He's persistent... That just shows how charming Aoi is."
"Eh, ehehe? Do you think so? Do you think so too, Wataru?"
Crap, I let it slip.
"Aoi is popular, after all..."
"Hmm?"
Aoi peered into my face with a mischievous smile.
"The standard thing to do in these situations is to say, 'I have a boyfriend,' right?"
"Does that mean you'll play the role of my boyfriend, Wataru?"
"I won't do it. That's definitely going to cause trouble."
"Eh?"
"No 'eh.' Well, if it really becomes necessary, I'll think about it."
"Yay!"
"Why are you happy? We're supposed to prevent that from happening."
"Oh, right."
Aoi blushed as if she had made a mistake, and then another Desco notification came in.
(Aotsubaki) Violet-chan, you turned down Yoranh's invitation?
Another participant from today's collaboration broadcast.
She's a VTuber known for her sweet older sister voice.
She seems to be selling herself as a sexy older sister character who's okay with dirty jokes.
"Eek... Aotsubaki-san..."
Aoi let out a voice that sounded very uncomfortable.
During the broadcast, she seemed to have that kind of atmosphere, and I thought it was just her character, but maybe it's her real personality.
Thinking about it, Aoi couldn't possibly do such things.
In a good way.
(Violet) Yes.
(Aotsubaki) You should handle rejections more skillfully.
(Violet) Yes.
(Aotsubaki) Aren't you getting carried away being approached by a popular handsome Vtuber?
(Violet) No.
"What's this? A lecture?"
It's somewhat clingy for that.
"Ugh... I'm not good with Aotsubaki-san..."
"Is she always like this?"
"She used to be different. She was a kind senior."
"When did she become like this?"
"Maybe since the time I went to the office for a 3D broadcast."
"The first time you met Yoranh?"
"Yeah, that's right."
Could it be...
"Did Yoranh hit on you in front of Aotsubaki at that time?"
"Yeah, he did."
"Is Yoranh handsome on the inside too?"
"Hmm, I don't know, but he might have that kind of aura."
"How old is he?"
"Maybe mid-twenties."
No way, he shouldn't be hitting on high school girls.
"What's Aotsubaki like?"
"She's pretty much like her avatar, a sexy older sister type. I don't think she's in her thirties yet."
"Do Yoranh and Aotsubaki seem close?"
"Yeah, they seemed close when I saw them at the office."
"When you collaborate with Yoranh, does Aotsubaki volunteer to join in?"
"Wow! How do you know!? It's tough because I can't refuse, and I have to be considerate."
How could I not know?
Girls are supposed to be sharper about these things... but it's Aoi, after all.
"She's probably jealous of you."
"......Huh!? I see!!"
Aoi clapped her hands.
Well, this is completely out of my league.
I guess I'll ask someone who's good at this for help.