Chapter 137
Chapter 137
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 137
Chapter Title: Lulu-chan Became a Cat Butler!
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Suddenly, the chat window was plastered with question marks and cries of doom.
Startled, my eyes spun around in their sockets.
Eh, eh...?
Why is everyone acting like this?
Did I, like, say something wrong?
Th-that's not what I meant!
Sure, I slipped up a bit, but...!
Why is everyone jumping to conclusions like this!
"No, I said, that's not it! 'Living together' doesn't mean that— it means I'm getting a pet!"
What are you all relieved about!
That should've been obvious from the start!
No VTuber in the world would proudly announce they're shacking up with someone!
And even if they did, it'd at least be family or a fellow member!
"Ahem! Fine, I'll let it slide this time since it was partly my fault. Behave yourselves!"
Hmph, it's not nonsense.
That's the punishment for jumping to wild assumptions.
Who told you to spout nonsense?
"Anyway, to explain in detail: next week, a new family member is coming to live at my place. It's a kitty friend, but I haven't decided on a name yet."
"Ow, dogs or cats, as long as they're cute, it's fine! Why split hairs over that!"
Anyone hearing this would think I hate dogs!
I love dogs too, you know!
It's just that I'm going with a cat this time, not because I like them more or anything!
"A little while ago, I found an injured cat wandering near my apartment. It was limping on one leg— looked like it got kicked out of its colony."
Yeah, exactly.
I was hesitant at first.
But then I saw it with what seemed like another cat from its colony, and that confirmed it.
I can still picture that other cat, fur bristled, hissing a warning to stay away.
And this little one just tucked its tail between its legs.
How heartbreaking was that.
"I feel bad for strays sometimes too, but feeding them can cause problems, right? And just picking one up to keep isn't always best."
So yeah, I agonized over it at first.
Is it right to take this one home?
But seeing it abandoned like that, it strangely mirrored my own life.
In that moment, I just followed my heart.
"But watching it broke my heart. I've lived without family too, so I know how lonely and tough that is."
Yeah, it felt kinda like that.
Overlapping my past self onto a cat might sound weird, but that's how it hit me then.
"So I figured treating it came first. Took it to the vet, and luckily, it wasn't hostile to people. Lured it with churu, and we bonded quick."
Cherries, you should've seen it.
After devouring a full stick of churu like a champ.
It limped over and rubbed against my leg. So adorable.
"The vet told me later too: once strays get used to humans, it's harder for them to reintegrate into colonies. That's when I decided. 'Yeah, this one's mine now.'"
I'm not particularly saintly or anything.
It was more like... kinship?
Two loners sharing highs and lows together— sounded nice.
That's what sealed the adoption.
"Oh, yeah. Treatment's done, and the doc said no major mobility issues. But it needs some nutrition and rest, so it's boarded there for now."
"Discharge is next Monday, so three days from now. I'll kit out the house by then and bring it home."
"Ow, why would I wear cat ears to bond! You think I'm an idiot?!"
Though, at first, not knowing how to approach, I did go "Nyaang...?"
But that was just to smooth communication— doesn't count!
"Oh yeah, this one's pure white. Didn't know strays came that white."
Yeah, first time for me.
Strays are usually orange tabby or black stripes, or at least partly dark.
This one? Pure snow-white.
After the vet bathed it, it was twice as cute. Looked a bit scruffy at first from dirt, but clean? Total housecat vibe.
"Vet said around 4 months. Not super tiny for its age."
Not sure if that's a mom diss, but yeah, I was a bit mad at mama cat too.
Can't deny that.
How do you abandon a kitten under a year old?
"Actually, on my way back from dinner with the members, I stopped by 'cause I was worried. It's already plumped up! Thought it was a different cat at first."
Totally.
Gonna make sure it gets a balanced diet at home.
Too much churu and it'll balloon up quick, vet said.
"It listens super well too. Recognized me for sure— came trotting when I called it over."
Looks like some Cherries have cats too.
Four years of ignoring? Sounds like a problem with the owner, not the cat...
"So anyway, I'm pondering names. Any good ideas from you Cherries?"
Ow, typical.
Ask Cherries for anything useful, get trolls.
Cookie's... okay, but too plain.
"Ooh, Tofu! That's cute. Hehe, Tofu it is. Thanks!"
Yeah, it's a bit standard now that it's set.
But it has meaning this time.
My old Tofu and I parted ways long ago... well, not really parted, just distant.
Now it's a new chapter with new Tofu!
Cat's name: Tofu!
"Alright, Tofu talk's done. Time for the main content? Food tier list, as planned?"
Announcements over— time to dive into the stream proper.
Search up "food tier list" online, click the link.
Chart from S to D tier.
Little food icons below.
Tons of variety.
Korean staples, foreign foods, even new-to-me ones. Desserts too.
"Let's jump right in? No agonizing— gonna blitz through!"
Hey, slander!
Just watch— my objective, analytical food tier list!
"First up: acorn jelly!"
A classic Korean side dish pops up, and chat explodes with opinions.
Tsk tsk, clueless Cherries.
So many taste noobs!
Click—
Drag the acorn jelly pic with my mouse straight to S tier.
I declared proudly.
"Acorn jelly is straight S-tier! What are you all saying!"
And just like that— maybe inevitable from the start—
the all-out war between me and the Cherries had begun.