Chapter 109
[【Izumi Kainoh 3D】 I Can Move My Whole Body Now! #IzumiKainoh#StarsFlow2ndGen#3D]
I see.
Not being able to see ahead brings a terrifying level of fear beyond what I imagined.
It was only after I regained my composure with the help of the staff that I could acknowledge that fact.
When I think about it, it was really a simple story.
Of course, the thing I used to grab the objects inside the box was my hand.
In other words, it should have been obvious that it was someone else’s hand that held my palm and wrist.
But the fact that I couldn’t see made even such a simple fact incomprehensible.
It’s true that sight is the sense humans use the most to perceive something.
“I’ll start again, Izumi-chan.”
“Ah, yes….”
As I received the HMD, I quietly sighed.
Stopping the broadcast for a moment while crying from being surprised… it’s no wonder Yeo-sang happened.
Everyone must be saying something…
Thinking like that, as I put on the HMD, the same stage from earlier unfolded before my eyes again.
“I, I’m back….”
-Welcome back!
-Glad you’re here!
At least it’s a relief that there weren’t too many comments in the chatroom right away?
Instead, people seemed to find my surprised backward fall cute.
Of course, I absolutely didn’t want that kind of reaction…
-You crying was super cute!
“Ah, I wasn’t crying! I was just s-s-surprised!”
If I don’t correct such misunderstandings right from the start, they’ll only cause problems later.
…Yeah. I didn’t cry.
I just got surprised and fell backward.
A middle-aged man with a mental age in his 40s, would he cry just from that?
-There’s probably already a clip saved, so isn’t it okay to deny it?
-You know, JKs tend to be scaredy-cats who cry easily.
“Ah, I’m really not crying! How could I cry over something like this…?”
These guys are trying to slander me with their comments, but I won’t fall for it.
Because I didn’t cry.
-Everyone could tell you were crying. Why not just admit it?
But it seemed the chatroom wasn’t done with that story.
If that’s the case, there’s nothing I can do.
In situations like this, it’s best to just ignore them.
I can’t keep talking about this, so I’ll just switch to the next topic.
“Um, um. This time, I thought everyone would be curious about how I usually spend my time, so…. I’ll be going to the classroom where I teach my classes…!”
-So, that’s how it is.
-You’ve grown, Mei-chan d(>*_<)b As those words were spoken, my vision darkened, and after a moment, the scenery of the classroom I just mentioned slowly started to appear. Maybe knowing the broadcast time, it was dark outside the window, and of course, there was no one else in the classroom except me. Naturally, the pen lights and cheering cardboard that were in front of the stage before were also gone. All that was there were neatly arranged desks and chairs. Among them was the seat I admired, even just a little, from the past. Standing in front of that very seat at the back near the window, where anime protagonists sit. “Hehe… how’s everyone? This is my, my seat…” -You're lying. -Mei-chan sitting there is totally NG. But the chatroom was jeering that I sitting there made no sense. …Well, to be fair, they were right, but I still couldn't acknowledge that at the moment. Right now, I'm the super popular, atmosphere maker, Izumi Kainoh. So, I have to come on strong right now. “Well, you guys probably never sat in this seat when you were at school. Typically, otaku are at the bottom of the school caste, so it’s understandable you’re jealous. But I’m at the top of the school caste, so of course, I sit here…?” -Huh? -That arrogant little brat has to be taught a lesson. -Looks who's acting arrogant after crying because they were scared. “Ah, I told you I didn't cry!” Today is definitely a significant day, my 3D debut, but where are my supportive Izutomo…? Could it be that 90% of Izutomo are sadists? If so, that might make me a little sad… “Anyway, I usually sit here and attend c-class…” As I said that, I plopped down on the chair. I didn’t have to worry about falling backward since there was nothing behind me. Earlier, when I briefly took off the HMD, the staff arranged desks and chairs in front and behind me. “Sometimes, while staring out the window, I think… indeed, classes can be b-boring…” -Isn't that an important story? -Saying that classes are boring during high school is quite an important story. “And sometimes I. secretly fall asleep…” Especially during math class, the teacher’s voice can be so soft that I often unintentionally drift off. But I’ve always wondered, what exactly are we supposed to use formulas like the Pythagorean theorem for? Unless you want to be a mathematician, isn’t it useless for most students? …I know it sounds like a middle schooler’s rant, but still, I can’t help but be curious sometimes. -That girl might actually be in danger academically? -Mei-chan, you absolutely can't flunk! “I-I’m doing well in school….” Of course, it’s not like I’m at the top level nationwide, but I’m definitely not failing. My school has a high deviation score since it's a private high school. “Well, anyway… I’m enjoying my school life, that’s the story.” Especially lately, I’ve been talking a bit with Miyauchi-chan and Tateyama-chan. I feel like I’ve truly become a part of the popular crowd now. “Huaah…” Since I’ve been talking without a break until now, I stretched my arms out to take a moment to rest, leaning my head on the desk. The feeling of the cold wood was nice, and a silly voice escaped me, but since no one around me was stopping me, I guess it’s okay. -Mei-chan, we can see everything! (^་།^) “…You guys are seriously perverts…” -Thank you for the meal! ★ After that, I showed off my cardigan, which was tied around my waist, and the scenery shifted from the classroom to another new location. “And, this is my home.” Behind me, a waterfall was flowing, with beautiful blue jewels floating above. And where I sat was a splendid, massive throne. “When I'm not at school or doing broadcasts, I spend my time sitting like this…” Without saying a word, a queen sitting in such a lavish throne in a cold atmosphere. Doesn’t that feel so much like a final boss, igniting a boy's emotions and making me look super cool? That’s how I felt when I first saw this space during rehearsal. So go ahead and praise how cool I am! That was the vibe I was going for. -Mei-chan is blue? I think that’s a misinterpretation. -Mei-chan definitely looks better in red! Naturally, comments like this flooded in. Well, it’s okay. I was already expecting this much. They always call me the Yeo-sang Queen, so it's only natural. My mental state isn’t weak enough to be shaken by this. “Well, anyway, it’s about time for the next song…” -Are you going to sing more?! -I thought Mei-chan would just sing one song out of embarrassment and end it. …What do these guys really think of me on a daily basis? Well, I guess since they take the time to watch my 3D debut broadcast live, I should let it slide. “Um, um. This song is a wonderful song that suits me, so everyone, please listen well…?” -Is it possibly Queen? -Queen?! -I seriously can't imagine Mei-chan singing that, hahaha. At my words, countless comments about the next song began to flood in. But I remained silent, resting my chin on my right hand and crossing my legs to strike a pose. The lights dimmed, and for a moment my vision went dark, but then blue lights split into three from above and slowly began to shine on me. Then, a low, heavy intro played, announcing the start of the song. “…I want to own the world. I once said that, didn’t I?” -Quean is here! And the song I sang was, as everyone expected, one of the vocaloid songs, Quean. ★ “Then, in two days, it will be Akabane's 3D debut, so please look forward to it! Everyone, goodbye…” -Bye, Izumi! -Bye, Izumi! With that announcement about Akabane's 3D debut broadcast, my 3D debut stream ended. “Huaah…” “Great work, Izumi-chan.” “Th-thank you…” I’m tired, so tired…. Every time I watch Natsune's live, I used to think an hour was too short, but I definitely can’t think that way anymore. I should just be grateful for even an hour…. “U-um… was my 3D debut, uh, successful?” Of course, I wasn’t fixating on the number of viewers. But how should I put this? Since I worked so hard, it's only natural to have a little anticipation. Yeah. It's only natural to be curious! It’s my 3D debut broadcast, a day I won’t have again! …Well, no one has said anything about it yet. “Ah, yes! It was truly successful! The highest number of live viewers was a whopping 17,000!” “…Huh?” Upon hearing that, my thoughts froze for a moment. 17,000 people? My usual viewer count was somewhere between 3,000 and 4,000. Even just calculating roughly, that’s 4 to 5 times more, right? Of course, for special events like a 3D debut broadcast, the viewer numbers naturally increase compared to usual. But I honestly didn’t think it would go up this much… “Huuh…” That fact seemed to tell me that all my efforts until now hadn’t been in vain. “Th-that's a relief…” I was genuinely able to sigh in relief. After that, I had dinner with the staff in the studio, and then returned home with M-chan, took a shower, and fell asleep. “HVIIIIIK?!” I had a dream where M-chan’s hand was chasing me from behind.