Hobbyist VTuber

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Chapter

To get straight to the point, the first Nohui to be banned by Dia was just one Nohui at first.

Still, the reason so many Nohui were quaking in fear was because of a one-on-one chat room with Dia.

– Click─!

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – Notepad ON

“Hmmm, I wonder what you wanted to say that you turned on the notepad~?”

Dia, with her typical overwhelming reaction speed, instantly snagged a chat that seemed off among the rapid-fire messages.

And so, until Nohui revealed the meaning behind the chat, Dia began what I like to call ‘intimidation interrogation.’

Crucially, during that intense interrogation process—

“Oh, why isn’t there a reply~?”

– Click.

[Dia has temporarily kicked PineapplePizzaJMT for 600 seconds.]

– Click.

[Unbanned.]

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – Please save me

The most terrifying part was that the ‘temporary kick’ feature was being used as a threat or interrogation tool.

Dia would never let go until she had a satisfactory explanation or a letter of remorse.

– Cyber torture ㄷㄷ

– Was the Spirit Country actually the northern country?

– Not exactly seasoned in the one-two-day interrogation technique though

– I am an individual, I am an individual, I am an individual, I am an individual, I am an individual

– Uaaaang, my baby face turned red for another reason

The chat log was still engulfed in shock and horror.

Yet, unperturbed, Dia continued her cheerful interrogation of Nohui.

“So, what were you trying to write in the notepad~?”

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – Well…

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – So…

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – I definitely wasn’t trying to write something weird

“And if it’s not weird, then what~?”

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – The Japanese winter tour attractions

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – The places the Nohui recommended really matched my taste

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – I just wanted to note them down for when I visit Japan later, haha;

– Kyaa

– Look at you dodge this one

– You’ve passed

– Fighting with all your might, ㄷㄷ

– Check out those moves, lol

“Ah, I see. You were just jotting down travel tips~”

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – Yes, yes

“Okay! I get your sincerity~.”

Just then, as Dia’s mouse cursor moved toward the end button of the one-on-one chat,

For some reason, it veered back and circled around Nohui’s nickname this time.

“Your nickname is really strange~.”

– Gasp

– Oh dear

– The torture doesn’t end, teacher!

– Should I change my nickname..?

– Dia’s panic button ON ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

“Change your nickname to [I Won’t Eat Even If You Give Me Pineapple Pizza]!”

Thus, five seconds.

Four seconds.

Three seconds.

“…Why isn’t there a reply?”

Two seconds.

One second.

“Haha, you’re still dazed─☆”

Zero seconds.

– Click.

[Dia has temporarily kicked PineapplePizzaJMT for 600 seconds.]

– Click.

[Unbanned.]

– Click.

[Dia has temporarily kicked PineapplePizzaJMT for 600 seconds.]

– Click.

[Unbanned.]

– Click.

[Dia has temporarily kicked PineapplePizzaJMT for 600 seconds.]

– Click.

[Unbanned.]

“Replyreplyreplyreplyreply.”

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – Wait a second, I forgot my password, let me confirm

[PineapplePizzaJMT] – I’ll change it as soon as I find the password, please save me

“Hmm… Okay! Change your nickname and then submit it to me~.”

– Is this a forced name change?

– This isn’t water torture, it’s electric torture, lol

– OMG

– Got it, this is what happens when you mess with Dia

– Never, ever, provoke Dia

– Spirits are terrifying when they go berserk

Thus, the last of Nohui to be forcibly renamed ended the reign of terror.

However, Dia’s relentless questioning was not over yet.

– Dingdongding~.

– Dingdongding~.

– Clack.

[Hello? Dia?]

“Ah, Yuna! I’m in the middle of a stream, can you spare a moment~?”

[Um… okay.]

Finally connecting with Yuna, who was at the very top of Dia’s Discord contacts, Dia briefly outlined what had just happened before launching an interrogation about a long-ago remark from Yuna.

“Someone said you made a weird comment a while back, so~.”

[A weird comment? What about?]

“You said something about where I rank in terms of awesomeness~.”

[Uh, uh? …Ah. That, that was Dia!]

“What’s up, why are you so flustered? Did you really say such a thing?”

– Ah, she’s gone

– Press X to pay respects

– Yuna was a good VTuber

– Rest in peace, dear soul

– Caught you

– This is a dead end ㅇㅇ

The ensuing silence was deafening.

However, Dia’s expression slowly shifted from a basic smile to a furrowed brow.

In the blink of an eye, she clicked into a folder among her desktop folders named ‘Secret.’

[Yuna Cover Song Test Recording File_1st.mp3]

As a suspicious-sounding audio file appeared on the broadcast screen,

[Y-Y-You have to forgive me, Dia!!]

A voice close to a scream filled the broadcast audio.

The next thing heard was Dia’s markedly colder voice.

“Explain.”

[Well, I was a bit tipsy during the previous stream. People were asking about rankings and appearances in the fantastical realm, so that conversation just kinda came out…!!]

– Yuna frantically starts the explanation

– Wow, our Yuna can rap too

– Just what on earth is that recording? lol

– That 20-year-old sister has no mercy for a one-year younger infant ㄷㄷ

And just as Dia remained silently listening to Yuna’s explanation that spilled out like a machine gun,

[But looking at it, Dia, you are the biggest after all…right?]

At some point, as Yuna began to question why she had to explain praising Dia,

– Click.

｢♪↗─♪↗─♬↗↘↗─!!｣

Out of nowhere, Dia pressed play on the recording file, and for a brief moment, Yuna’s bizarre voice exploded into the chat.

Only about five seconds of playback was enough to force Yuna into another scream.

Thus, white flags were finally raised from Yuna.

[I’ll never mention Dia’s mid-tier again!! Just let this pass!]

“…Only this once.”

At that, finally, click.

The cursor aimed for the stop button of the recording file, as the Pandora’s box that shouldn’t have been unleashed was hidden once more.

The question that had lingered on for the past few minutes was encapsulated in Dia’s broadcast mic afterwards.

“By the way, sis.”

[Uh, yes?]

“Isn’t there someone really big out there? I still can’t forget the shock when I first met the boss.”

[Oh, right. There really is a heavenly being above!]

– Gasp

– WHOA

– You’re talking about Daramji, right???

– Hehe

– Indeed, the grown-ups know

– According to Dia & Yuna, Daramji Mid is insane

Then followed a brief moment of storytelling about the first encounter with Daramji.

Dia recounted how she was genuinely shocked when she first laid eyes on Daramji, with that surprise spilling into the broadcast audio.

As predicted, the chat surged with excitement.

However, for some reason, people who wanted the full version of that bizarre voice from a few minutes earlier began to appear in various corners of the chat.

“I’ll send all the recording files to Yuna, so please ask her instead of me~.”

Everything that would happen from now on was left to Yuna.

The surprising voice of Yuna that followed was conveniently ignored.

It was true that Daramji’s upcoming stream announcement would stir up some noise due to Dia’s sudden mention of Daramji’s real form.

But considering it was a fact, Dia thought it wouldn’t be too big of a deal.

And then, about a week passed.

Finally, the day for the collective Japan trip of the Fantastical Realm arrived.

-Step, step.

-Step, step, step.

Sounds of quick footsteps approached Haeun, who was the first to arrive at the airport and was waiting for everyone else at a cafe inside the airport.

Before long, a firm grip seized both of Haeun’s shoulders.

– Gwaaaah!!

“Haeun, don’t you have something to tell your sister~?”

“U-Um….”

At that very moment, Jihyemin was definitely smiling.

The fact that Jihyemin’s expression was one of a smile was undeniable truth.

Yet, due to the increasingly stronger grip, she began shaking Haeun’s upper body violently, making it clear how she felt about Dia’s revelation regarding Daramji’s real form.

“People keep saying I’m a mid-tier with national power! What am I supposed to do about this!!”

“Hahaha… I’m sorry.”

“As soon as the trip is over, do a correction stream! Absolutely!”

Ultimately, Jihyemin had to apologize with an awkward expression.

Almost simultaneously, Jeongmaria joined Haeun right next to her.

And from Jeongmaria’s slowly opening mouth came—

“Oh, I saw that clip too. But what’s there to correct about what our maknae said?”

An unintended provocation aimed at Jihyemin.

“Huh?”

“Looking at it, everything was a fact.”

“…This won’t do, Maria, you need to come here too.”

Thus, in an instant, the hands that had been gripping Haeun’s shoulders shifted to Jeongmaria’s.

Within just a few seconds, desperate cries for help echoed out.

And eventually, unable to withstand Jihyemin’s grip, Jeongmaria collapsed onto the floor, leaving Haeun swallowing her saliva.

The tingling sensation from Jihyemin’s grip still lingered on Haeun’s shoulders.

‘…Looks like there really was someone you shouldn’t mess with.’