Chapter 68
Chapter 68
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 68
Chapter Title: Doing a Collab with Verdi-chan!
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Today was finally the day for the collab stream with Verdia.
So I decided to get up around nine and start preparing early.
Check the streaming setup, go over the broadcast order in advance, that sort of thing.
"Eh...?"
But for some reason, when I woke up, my body felt strangely heavy.
A bit groggy, too.
Am I catching a cold or something?
Beep-
[36.6°C]
"...Nope."
I checked my temperature out of worry, but thankfully, no fever.
Probably just because I hadn't been awake long.
Unnecessary worry, after all.
Thinking it was a relief, I turned on the computer and finished checking everything.
Reviewed the materials I prepped yesterday one last time.
Made sure the files for today's content ran properly.
Yep, good good.
No issues.
This should make for a super fun collab.
That said, since Verdia lives in the US, the time difference was my biggest worry.
But then she suddenly came to Japan, solving that perfectly.
I was even thinking of pushing the collab to the early morning if needed.
Maybe the heavens are helping out with this collab.
If that's the case, I gotta give it my all.
This is Yuna's dream collab with her fave, after all!
Ding-a-ling- Ding-a-ling-
I was busy tapping away at the keyboard when a familiar sound rang out.
Checked, and it was a Discord call from Yuna.
"Yeah, Yuna? Lunch tasty?"
It was about lunchtime by then.
I picked up and greeted her warmly right away.
But Yuna's response was a bit slow.
Huh?
Is my mic not picking up right?
『...Da-jeong-ah?』
"Yeah, what's up? My mic not coming through?"
『Ah, no, it's not that... Your voice sounds kinda weird.』
"My voice?"
Gasp.
Did something really go wrong with the mic?
How's it weird?
"Hold on. Setup issue? Heavy noise?"
『No, it comes through fine. But... your voice is kinda low? You catch a cold?』
"Huh? No way. A cold?"
I'm super sturdy.
Colds? I've had maybe a handful my whole life.
Yuna and her needless worries.
Still, just in case, I scooped a spoonful of the powdered cough syrup from my desk drawer.
Ugh, tastes awful.
Wanna rinse with water, but they say it cancels the effect, so I endure.
"Ate some throat candy just in case. Better now?"
『Yeah, sounds a bit better than before... maybe.』
A bit ambiguous with the throat candy still in my mouth.
A little nagging feeling, but it'll be fine.
Probably 'cause I wasn't putting much power into my voice.
"Hehe, let's do our best today! The day you've been hyped for."
『Me...? Ah, yeah. Right. Collab with Oshi. Super nervous today.』
I get it.
I was tense as heck for my first group collab with the members.
But Yuna'll nail it!
"Psh, no nerves! I'll support you full force today!"
『Hee, thanks Da-jeong-ah. After this, tomorrow let's grab something yummy.』
"Yep!"
Gurgle-
My stomach growled like it understood "yummy."
Face heats up for no reason.
Eat now?
Ah, past two already.
Need to rehearse with Yuna quick, so skip today.
Used to thrive on one meal a day anyway.
Missing one won't kill me.
"Yuna, let's rehearse just us quick. Verdia said she'll join before start."
『OK!』
Hearing Yuna's peppy reply, I switched to private stream mode right away.
Originally planned on Yuna's stream, but.
Since I'm the go-between, we're doing it here, with them "visiting my place" concept.
"Ah ah, mic test."
Wrapped up the rehearsal stream successfully.
Then we waited, hearts pounding, for the main event.
Finally, seven o'clock arrived.
Usually I'd start streaming and greet right away, but.
Today, Verdia's viewers need time to join, so I left it in waiting mode a bit.
"Whoa...!"
Before I knew it, 18,000 viewers flooded in.
Mic off, I muttered in awe alone.
Numbers kept climbing, surpassing 20,000 soon.
T-This is the power of a million-sub VTuber?
Sure, Yuna's and my viewers total 8-9k maybe.
Even so, nearly 10k from Verdia's stream? Mind-blowing.
Everyone's desperately calling for me.
Hehe, time to make my entrance.
Steady my nerves, clear my throat.
Switch from waiting screen and kick off the stream proper.
"Hi everyone! Blue LUV's happiness-spreading Uparupa, Lulu here!"
Usually just "Hi," but.
Lots of outside viewers today.
So like other VTubers, announce group and concept, greet as brightly as possible.
Ooh, tons of foreign languages!
Really hits home that this is a collab with Verdia!
"Cute" in our chat gets you scolded!
But seems like Japanese viewers, so special pass today!
Behave from now on!
What's "HiRu" though?
Just mimicking my hi-ru?
Do foreigners even know "hi-ru"?
Ask later.
"And since lots of viewers from other countries today, I'll greet in your languages too!"
Multinational VTuber? What's that!
Wanna retort, but hold back, open mouth brightly again.
【English speakers, hi! I'm Blue LUV's happiness-spreading Uparupa, Lulu! Nice to meet you!】
《Japanese fans? Hi! I'm Blue LUV's Uparupa, here to bring happiness, Lulu!》
Finish English and Japanese intros, wave.
Bigger reaction than expected.
Our regulars aside, outsiders didn't expect three languages.
Hehe.
Accidental surprise.
"You all know, but today two amazing guests visiting Lulu's place! Excited?!"
"Hehe, got it! Everyone's dying for 'em... First special guest? Yuki-chaaan!"
Look aside, shout energetically, door open effect plays, Yuki-chan enters.
Seeing Yuki-chan's avatar in my room feels surreal.
"Kon Yuki, Kon Yuki everyone! Blue LUV's snow girl with cold hands but warm heart, Yukihara Yukiko here!"
"Ugh, busted? Heh, truth is, amazing guest today, so super nervous! Even took calming pills first time ever!"
Gasp, calming pills.
That nervous, huh.
From what I know, Yuki-chan was the only one not shaking during debut stream.
Even after, in group Discord, when President asked impressions, she said "Piece of cake" all confident.
For that Yuki-chan to take pills... Must be hyped bad.
Yep yep, gotta live up to it.
Thankfully, viewers find Yuki-chan's frank, straightforward answer cute.
Good, now time for the other special guest?
"Next guest right away! Super special guest who flew from US to visit Lulu's house! Let's call together? Verdi-chaaan!"
"Verdi-chan!"
Some messy chats, but ignore.
Yuki-chan and I call Verdia energetically together.
Planned more formal intro, but.
Verdia said treat like close friend from first meet, she's fine.
Creeeak-
Door open effect again.
Verdia's avatar wobbles in cutely.
Then, fitting her pure yet mature avatar, a grown-up voice greets...
"This body has arriiiived!"
...Huh?
Verdia's unexpected opener leaves me and Yuki-chan staring blankly.
Chat floods with laughter, caught off guard.
"Ah, h-hello? I'm Verdia White Rose. H-Hanguk? So haaard. Hard? To speak."
Clumsy, not her mature English big-sis voice, but cute tone for greeting.
Gasp.
Didn't expect this much prep.
Even a little local language goes far for goodwill.
As expected, first impressions all positive, friendly vibes.
Smile at chat, soothe Verdia struggling with Korean.
【Verdi, English is fine if hard! No prob.】
【Gotta. Learned quick, still clumsy.】
Comforting her as she struggles with intro.
Her downcast reply was adorable.
Kinda like Ellin-unnie.
【Everyone, hi. I'm Prism Company’s Verdia White Rose. Prepared short Korean greeting, but failed, sad. Hope you find it cute.】
"Verdi-chan says sad couldn't greet proper in Korean. But super cute, right?"
Yep yep, everyone finds her cute.
I thought so too!
"Hehe, now let's chat and have fun with friends visiting Lulu's!"
A bit awkward still.
But talk and we'll bond quick!
Voices exchanged a few times pre-stream.
No doubt, pull out prepped content.