Chapter 84
Chapter 84
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 84
Chapter Title: Baby Uparupa is Scared of the Night!
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Right in the middle of watching Lulu and Ellin's collab stream.
The moment Lulu finally burst into tears.
The VTuber Gal exploded with posts in an instant.
Since Lulu was so good at stirring up protective instincts, there were a few sympathetic reactions.
But most of the viewers were degenerates, so they were more thrilled by scenes like this.
Even amid all this, praise for Lulu's god gaming skills poured in without fail.
Anyone could see she was genuinely scared.
Yet her bold gameplay continued without hesitation, sparking that irresistible gap moe.
Fans jokingly called her "Lulu-mom" for good reason.
Lulu often showed how she took care of the other members more than anyone.
Today, she even did it during a stream with the eldest sister, Ellin, so viewers couldn't help but swoon.
Though it ended a bit short due to an unexpected mishap.
Their first horror collab was more successful than imagined.
Viewers were all satisfied, waiting for Lulu's tears to dry.
Thanks to Big Sister Ji-ah patting my endlessly tearful self.
I luckily stopped crying soon and resumed the stream.
She said I could rest more, but I couldn't do that.
"Uwuu, sorry everyone. Ellin unnie too."
Late embarrassment hit me, so with hands neatly tucked between my legs.
I squirmed and mumbled my apology.
Ugh, so embarrassing.
I'm not a kid, crying during a horror game.
This'll be the black mark of my life.
"It's fine. Fans will understand. Right?"
- Fr lol
- Crying was insanely cute lol
- I liked it more
- In our industry, that's called a reward
Hah, perverts as always.
Fans who like seeing their fave VTuber cry.
What's wrong with their heads?
Normally I'd snap back.
But today it was my fault, so I kept quiet.
I couldn't even finish 1/5 of the horror game I'd hyped up.
"Whoa, thanks for the 10k donation."
"Sniff. Th-thank youuu... Hehe, I'll buy one with Ellin unnie tomorrow morning."
Mid-sniffle from tear afterglow.
A sudden donation made me smile automatically.
I know smiling after crying brings bad luck, but oh well.
It's not about the amount.
Just hearing frappuccino made my face relax on reflex.
Especially the rich matcha taste of the green tea one I'd gotten hooked on lately popped into my head.
Yes yes.
Tomorrow I'll go out with Ji-ah unnie and treat her.
She'd insist on paying, but if I say it's snack money from a viewer, she can't refuse.
- Smiling instantly at frappuccino mention, so derpy cute lolol
- That good huh lololol
- Give Lulu an ad deal fr lol
Ad? Hope they do.
Don't even need money.
Free daily frappuccinos would have me promoting with all my heart.
Lost in silly thoughts, I sneaked a glance at unnie.
The content that ran longest because of me ended super quick.
I felt bad wondering how to fill the rest.
"Anyway, game ended early, wanna do some chit-chat?"
"Chit-chat?"
Unnie probably saw right through me.
Our eyes met briefly, and she smiled, casually suggesting it.
"Yeah, viewers asked for it after the game earlier. Plus, we did Q&A with Lucrezia last collab. Thought it'd be fun."
- O
- Yes yes
- Sucked all the horror juice, now do those two chats~
- Let's go
Viewers cheered and agreed to unnie's idea.
First-time member chemistry sparks lots of curiosity.
Same with Ra-hee unnie collab.
Lots they wanna share with us today too.
Or since I cried.
Other content might be tough now.
Maybe being considerate.
Either way, grateful, I nodded.
Put our two avatars on my default background.
Taking it as start signal, questions flew via donations right away.
"Of course I know. Was super surprised when I first heard."
"Why?"
At my unexpected reaction, unnie gave an awkward smile.
"Cuz Lulu's super close with the others, but doesn't play with me much. Even in meetings, always on Lucrezia's lap."
"Th-that's cuz Lucrezia unnie tells me to sit..."
"But lately you sit without a word?"
"...Eh?"
Uh, really?
Thinking back... maybe...
- Conditioned lololol
- Actual cat? lolololol
- No wonder Lucrezia babies her
- Imagining her scampering over to sit on Lulu's lap, insanely cute
"N-no...! I don't do it every time!"
I'm not a kid!
O-of course Ra-hee unnie's so tall.
Being held feels secure, super cozy...
But not habituated!
That'd make me a real cat!
I'm Uparupa!
N-no, human!
"A-and unnie wasn't uncomfortable. Just... um."
"Some reason?"
"Yeah."
Bit embarrassing saying this with her here.
But to avoid misunderstanding.
I had to, in a tiny voice.
"U-unnie's too pretty... makes me nervous..."
"...Huh?"
"I-I said it. Unnie's my fave. So when you're there, I tense up, can't talk right..."
Fidgeting hands, spilling honest feelings.
Since learning Ji-ah unnie was Ellin at the audition.
Heart pounded every time I met her.
Like a fan meeting their star.
Not that I didn't feel it for others.
But maybe idol worship.
Or as one human to another.
Cheeks flushed extra around unnie, clueless what to do.
So I kept slight distance on purpose.
Not cuz I dislike her.
"S-so don't misunderstand. I really like unnie?"
"......"
Waving hands fast enough to stir air.
Seizing the chance to explain desperately.
Unnie stared silently for a while.
Then squeeze-
Suddenly wrapped arms around my head, pulled to her chest.
Shaking me wildly like she didn't know what to do.
"Uwaaah, our maknae! So cute, what to do? Can't let other guys steal you later...!"
"U-unnieee...?! C-can't... breatheee...!"
Thankfully not Ra-hee unnie's no-mercy level.
Still, face buried, suffocating same.
I tapped frantically like a MMA fighter.
But unnie showed no sign of letting go.
- Lmaoooooooooooo
- She couldn't hold back after all wwwwwwwww
- Blue LUV's top flirt queen as expected
- Ellin's turning Lucrezia-fied lololol
- With a lil sis like that, no way you'd give her up fr lol
- Wanna take Lulu? Beat 4 sisters-in-law first
S-stop laughing everyone!
Someone stop unnie!
Save me!
Good thing not fully feral like Ra-hee unnie.
Soon back to normal with Ji-ah unnie, continued chat.
After successful collab end.
We prepped for bed.
Good thing I bought guest blankets anticipating unnie.
Sleeping spot no issue.
Planned bed for unnie, me on living room floor.
But she'd never allow it, so bed and living room separate.
No extra space for floor bedding anyway.
"Night Da-jeong, see you tomorrow morning."
"Y-yeah..."
Fresh from shower, shaking damp hair.
Ji-ah unnie bid goodnight and left the room.
Alone in dim room...
"...Uuuugh."
Tossed and turned forever, couldn't sleep.
That last horror game scene wouldn't leave my head.
Phone didn't help.
Music neither.
Even fave Blues vids.
Kept flashing back, groaned forever.
Flap-
Finally, rising unknown terror too much.
Couldn't take it, kicked blankets off, got up.
Crept door open, peeked out.
"U-unniee... asleep...?"
"Hm? Not yet. What's up?"
Luckily unnie still on phone.
Answered kindly to my tiny voice.
That instant, I hesitated saying it.
Not a five-year-old.
Makes sense to ask this?
Will unnie laugh?
B-but so scary.
Just tonight, one night.
Shamelessly ask.
After fierce inner debate.
Fear crushed pride, won.
Lips parted on their own.
"U-um unnie. Sorry, but... can we sleep together just tonight...?"
Unnie's eyes widened visibly even in dark, for a moment.