Chapter 47
Chapter 47
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: My Boyfriend Explanation Session (2)
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500 million subscribers. The world's number one VTuber.
Such a Myth posted one single update on Inbyul.
『I finally got a boyfriend.』
This wasn't just any teaser bait. It was a VTuber's boyfriend reveal.
And if it was the world's top VTuber doing it, what kind of aftermath would it unleash?
Naturally, it was pure chaos.
No stars lit Seoul's night sky.
When was the last time I saw one?
The ground overflowed with lights, but the sky felt so barren in this city.
...Well, that's got its own charm, I guess.
Hoo.
President Shin Yu-ri leaned against the rooftop railing of the company building and pulled out a cigarette.
"Faster than I expected."
She didn't know the full details, but of course she knew they were that close.
No way she could've missed the chaos right in front of her eyes.
The lighter sparked, and the tiny flame flickered to life. Watching it, the president sighed.
...Hope it blows over smoothly.
The flame touched the cigarette tip, and it began to burn.
Like her own burning worries.
Never even glanced at smokes as a kid, but somehow the heavier the responsibility got, the more she smoked.
"Would've been nice if she'd at least said something."
Well, griping now wouldn't change anything.
She finished the cigarette and pocketed the butt in her portable ashtray.
President or not, Myth was a mega VTuber on equal—or greater—footing than her.
Couldn't just pull rank or authority.
Their relationship was more partnership than boss-employee anyway.
"Maybe this is for the best."
The most dangerous moment was when someone first caught on.
The internet was dry tinder—one spark and it goes up in flames.
Who lights the fire first?
In this industry, it was crucial.
If viewers sniffed out the bait and lit it first, it'd turn into a wildfire.
Uncontrollable, you'd be stuck desperately putting out flames that grew beyond control.
That's how most streamers' downfall—"the pit"—begins.
"But if we light it first, it's a different story."
They held the initiative.
Just speaking up first gave the streamer a huge advantage.
From the viewers' side, it wasn't getting caught in a lie—it was the streamer opening up first.
The fire still spreads, but at least the one who lit it has a slight edge.
"Fire... or festival."
Either way, it'd be massive.
Hoo.
Cigarette smoke painted the night sky.
Yeah, no stars, so this'll have to hang there instead.
Would Myth's flare-up become an uncontrollable blaze or festive fireworks?
...Dreading her next stream, yet looking forward to it.
"Sooner than I thought."
She'd figured at least a few more months.
'Back on Valentine's, Myth seemed dead serious. Guess it paid off.'
Didn't ask what she did, but knowing Myth, probably shoved chocolate straight mouth-to-mouth.
Ugh, you sweet things.
"Ah, time to kill the phone maybe."
Lounging in bed on her off day, Yeona saw the news and immediately shut off her phone.
Obvious it'd blow up with messages, as the streamer closest to Myth.
I don't know, don't know~ All I saw was Legend bro's face once by chance at the department store last time.
"Didn't expect her to go straight public dating though."
Well, domestically, no issue.
Korean netizens were pretty mature compared to the world.
Unlike Japan, they were quite lenient on VTuber dating.
'Not that there wasn't a rocky transition period.'
Got tons of advice and shots when dating her husband too, but viewers have grown up now.
No big backlash domestically.
Might even build new content and solidify her position here.
"Overseas is the worry."
Engrish sphere? No problem.
Not many seriously watching Myth there anyway.
Her open personality plus most subs for mega content meant they'd just go "oh, cool?" and move on.
But Japan? Different story.
In Japan where corps dominate, with dating bans in contracts from day one, who knew how big it'd blow.
"Eh, she'll be fine."
Their story wasn't ordinary.
Knowing the whole tale, she could only laugh.
Made even her choke up, so confident it'd land with viewers.
...Still, maybe lend a hand.
"Ugh, you brat. Be grateful to your unnie forever."
Yeona's fingers flew across the keyboard.
Of course, the news spread fast across the sea to Japan too.
Japan's top VTuber, #1 in her agency, Mika, heard the report from her manager always spying on big VTubers' SNS and smirked.
"This is our chance."
"Myth's dating news? Think it'll hit hard?"
Shoving aside her exploding phone, Mika grinned triumphantly while grilling meat at yakiniku with Maki.
The gap widened after the solo live fiasco.
Her growth that seemed catchable in a year stretched to 3+ years—this chance to close it.
Didn't know much about Korea's VTuber market, but Mika knew Japan's needs better than anyone.
"Won't be dramatic, but viewers and subs will definitely drop."
Japan's viewers consumed "fantasy."
Unicorn-level obsession from that demographic meant Myth's growth wouldn't reverse, but it'd sure slow.
"Especially in Japan, expect nearly half to bail. Cuz they have us."
"Hm. So with alternatives, no one sticks around for a VTuber with a BF?"
"Wow, you actually got it with that brain."
"I can handle that much."
Maki grumbled, dipping fatty beef in sauce and chomping.
Normally roundhouse kick for that talk, but meat was good, so forgiven.
"Well, I do want Myth to do well."
"Huh? Why? You always rage about beating Myth unnie."
"Love being a roadblock? That's kinda sad."
"Saying it like that makes me sound psychopathic."
Maybe text Myth unnie sorry for the bad vibes?
Maki laughed at Mika sweating bullets in worry.
Countless people with their own thoughts awaited Myth's next stream. The next day...
『My Boyfriend Explanation Session』
Myth's stream went live under that title.