Chapter 34
Chapter 34
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 34
Chapter Title: Chapter 34
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 34
Chapter Title: Clearing Karma!
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Today of all days, I really, really didn't want to turn on the stream.
But with no choice, I finished setting everything up, steeled my nerves, and hit the broadcast start button.
Already, the malicious viewers' chats were flashing before my eyes, making my head spin.
This is all Lulu-chan's fault.
But that doesn't mean I'll hate Lulu-chan for it!
"H-Hi, everyone..."
As soon as the stream went live, I managed a greeting in my half-dead voice.
I wanted to pump up the energy, but right now? Impossible.
Just give me credit for not running away!
- Hi
- Lu-ha-ru-ha
- Hi Lu
- Is this the rumored spot with the malicious clipper?
"W-What do you mean, malicious clipper? I have no idea what you're talking about..."
Tucked among the harmless greetings were the inevitable toxic chats.
I averted my eyes and fidgeted with my hands.
Throwing that out right as someone joins? That's too much!
- lololololol
- Eheh, why you acting like this, Prez Lu? We all know each other
- Heard the tea from Lulu-chan's stream, sounds like it all worked out okay?
"Y-Yeah... Luckily, things smoothed over. The President didn't scold me too badly."
I couldn't dodge it forever, so I spoke up cautiously.
Fortunately, the viewers weren't going all-out on teasing me.
Maybe spilling the full story mattered more to them right now than roasting me.
- She did it outta love for the members, scolding her would be wild lol
- I got chills listening to that recording...
- Thought it was her debut stream concept fr
- How much does she love the members?? Wild
Nope, not even close.
They just had better material to tease, so they weren't bothering with this.
Is this what a delayed attack feels like?
"I-I told you guys. I love our members the most. No way you all didn't believe me?"
It was a little embarrassing, sure, but now that it's out, hiding it is pointless.
So I decided to own it and turned the tables on the Cherries instead.
- Kyaaaaaaa
- I believed you, Lulu-chan!
- Believed yeah, but not *this* level...
- What VTuber in the world opens a clip channel to fan over their own group??
Ugh, fair point.
Sure, I've seen a few oshi clippers debut back in my old world.
But a VTuber debuting first, then secretly clipping their own group from behind the scenes? Never.
I really pulled off something insane.
Realizing that hit me with this weird wave of shame.
Not thrilled about holding the "first" record for this, honestly.
"Anyway, now that everyone knows, no point hiding it anymore, right? Better late than never—let me introduce myself properly."
I cleared my throat with an "Ahem!" and moved the mouse.
Click. I opened the pre-loaded browser tab, logged into the Clip Channel.
"I'm 'Blue Oshi,' the operator of the Blue LUV Clip Channel! Wow! Surprised, huh?!"
- Wow.really.sur.pris.ing?
- Lulu-chan was a clipper?! Wow! So crazy!
- Yeah it's surprising and crazy af lol
- VTuber main gig but clipping your own group lmao
Ahem, everyone, quiet down.
I get you wanna tease, but I didn't show this for that.
Today's the day for a proper announcement.
"Those who watched Lu-sis's stream know, but... first off, I got permission to keep running the Clip Channel."
- Oh
- Fr?
- Approving this lol
- As expected of President Kang! Casually doing what we can't! That's the thrill! So admirable!
- Even the prez is nuts lol
Hey now, nuts?!
Our President is such a kind person!
Ban for badmouthing!
"But she did say not to overdo it. Can't let editing mess up my streams, right?"
- Don't burn out yeah
- Drew a good line tho
- Gotta do what ya gotta do...
"So don't worry about me slacking on streams for this, Cherries. I promise!"
Thanks to the avatar's features, I stuck out my pinky and declared it boldly.
The reason I could say it with such confidence? Simple.
Before being a Pista, I'm a Blue LUV member. Hurting my streams hurts the members too.
I'd never want that.
Blue LUV always comes first for me.
Not for selfish reasons.
[‘Let the Blues Walk the Flower Road’ threw 5,000 won in snack money!]
- So what about channel monetization? Prez posted a notice too
"Ah, thanks for the 5k donation! Right, gotta talk about that too."
On the way home after the meeting, the President had posted a notice on the official Blue LUV channel.
About allowing monetization on the Clip Channel.
I almost forgot—quickly organizing my thoughts, I spoke up.
"For now, no monetization. The President said to go for it, but I don't wanna make money off my fanning."
- Oh
- So cool wtf
- Still wild tho
- Nah Lulu-chan needs that cash...
- Prez approved, why not?
- Making bank while fanning is peak no?
The chat split on my firm stance.
Some backing my principles.
Others saying monetize anyway.
Yeah, totally expected.
That's why I prepared for it.
"Sure, I get why you'd think that. Plenty of folks make money playing games they love, right? But that's not for me."
- Rice-eater vibes lol
- Lulu-chan ain't no rice-muncher
- Fr lol can't compare this to that
"Not what I meant. Just... when you monetize games, items stop being items—they're cash. Then the game loses its magic for me."
Something I've never told anyone.
My personal creed.
"That's why I hate it. I don't wanna see the members as money. Blue LUV is my favorite playground, where I have the most fun."
- Kyaaaaaaa
- One-shot to the rice-munchers lol
- Principles on another level
- Mindset is straight-up respectable
The viewers were calling me amazing, but...
I don't think it's anything special.
Someone else might call me a sucker or idiot.
It's just a difference in values.
"So I'll run the Clip Channel as best I can, no monetization. Enjoy it, love the members, and I'm happy."
- Fuck I love you Lulu-chan...
- Can I call you mom?
- 4-year-old with insane mama bear energy lol
- Mama bear...
Mama bear?
Not a bad nickname, actually.
Parents love their kids most, after all.
If it's for loving Blue LUV more than anyone, I'll take it happily.
"Hehe, that recording Lu-sis played? It was me convincing the President and members, just like now. Ended up saying the same to you Cherries by accident."
- Oh that was it?
- Wondered how that came up lol
- Blues must've been touched af
Dunno about touched, but they were thrilled.
Especially Yuna.
"Anyway, I think that's the channel plan covered. One more thing..."
I pulled up the pre-written extra notice on screen.
Bottom line: 'No mentioning Blue Oshi channel.'
"From now on, no talking about my Clip Channel in my streams. I'll avoid it too."
- Makes sense
- No ban and braindead spam would explode
- Smart handling fr
I worried some might push back on the rule.
But everyone seemed to accept it humbly.
Good, story wrapped up nicely.
Time to get into the real content... Huh?
- Haneul Bom: Lulu-ya
"P-President...?!"
I was about to kick off today's content when a familiar name popped up, throwing me off.
Why's the President here all of a sudden?
- Haneul Bom: Apologized to the viewers yet?
"A-Apologize? Oh...!"
Right.
In a way, I did trick the viewers.
The President took it in stride, but viewers might feel different.
Some might be bummed their fave VTuber focused more on side stuff than streams.
- Nah it's fine
- No apology needed
- Didn't do anything wrong lol
- Fr she didn't neglect streams for it
Unlike the President's worry, chat stayed pretty clean.
Guess no one's disappointed I hid the clipping.
So maybe no apology needed...?
"P-President. The Cherries say no apology's fine...?"
Just to be safe, I asked her first.
- Haneul Bom: ?
- Haneul Bom: Promised aegyo apology
- Haneul Bom: Everyone cool skipping it?
"...Huh?!"
Outta nowhere, the President dropped a promise we never discussed.
"W-What're you saying, President?! I never agreed to that...!"
- Haneul Bom: Forgot, Lulu-ya?
- Haneul Bom: You promised aegyo for debut stream after I scolded you, didn't do it
- Haneul Bom: Time to pay up
"Huh...?!"
Aegyo for debut stream?
Brain freeze at the news, then it hit me late.
Oh no!
She means that time I teased her about stream prep and got scolded?
Thought it was just a joke...!
Why bring it up *now*?!
- Whoa
- Explain
- Suddenly pissed
- Mad enough for Lulu-chan aegyo
- Gotta apologize as an adult fr
- Broke promise with Prez? Big issue imo
Did her words flip the switch?
Viewers who said no apology seconds ago turned on me.
All demanding aegyo—it was madness.
Y-You villains!
How do you shut up and flip like that?!
Atmosphere was so wholesome!
This make sense?!
"Wuu..."
A whimper escaped, but I knew I couldn't weasel out.
Skipped it on debut too—the President's just too nice overlooking it once.
Life always throws unavoidable hurdles your way.
Why now? No clue.
"O-Okay... Just one aegyo and you're all good, right?"
- Yeah
- A man doesn't go back on his word lol
- Will decide after seeing
- Live Lulu-chan aegyo jackpot~
- Parents here, show us quick I'm dizzy
"Why bring parents into it?!"
I yelled anyway, knowing it was a meme.
Anyway, no backing out now.
Come on, Jeong Da-jeong. Snap to it.
One aegyo? Grit teeth and do it.
Clips will spread, but I'll endure!
"A-Alright... Here goes? No teasing?"
Ahem.
Clear throat.
Crank up the nasal voice, awaken that inner femininity.
(Not that I have any, but whatever.)
"E-Everyone. Is Lulu-chan in trouble for fibbing? Sorrawy~. F-Forgive me just once. Pwomise? Lulu-chan never lie to you again. Pinky swear~."
Arrrghhh!
S-Save me!
Hands and feet gone!
Just kill me now!
My first-ever ultimate aegyo left me collapsed.
Avatar glitched out, vanishing to the corner.
Chat? Total frenzy.
- Kyaaaaaaa
- Must forgive, gotta forgive lol
- How not to forgive this lol
- Pinky swear~
- Even the embarrassment is perfect lol
No, stop praising!
Call it gross, please.
Even I thought so.
Somehow recovered, dragged myself back to the chair.
I'm a pro, after all.
Time to resume the stream...
- Haneul Bom: Adorbs lol
- Haneul Bom: Oh and Lulu-ya
- Haneul Bom: Said I'd handle the lying separately, remember?
- Haneul Bom: Punishment: Edit today's vid yourself and upload to Clip Channel
- Haneul Bom: Or permission revoked?
"Preeeeeesident!"
...Couldn't.
I just wanna die right now.
Will put President's name in my suicide note.
Ah, but then no more Blues.
What do I do?
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