[Umm, free talk is difficult, so I’m looking for topics.]
When Feni said that, comments started trickling in.
Many of the comments were about an incident that happened during summer break.
[When I ask for topics, it turns into this, huh. Um, you see……actually, that matter still hasn’t been resolved. Feni herself is really troubled, and I want to make up soon. But right now I don’t know what to do.]
The incident was that Feni was confessed to by a girl who was her best friend.
[Ah, some people don’t know about it, right? Then let me explain from the beginning. Feni has a best friend. I hung out with that best friend during summer break, but on the way home that bestfriend confessed to me. I was so shocked. My bestfriend said it so suddenly.]
First-time viewers are surprised by the story.
Of course they’d be surprised. When I first heard it, I couldn’t believe it either.
[Feni didn’t see her best friend that way. So I ended up turning my best friend down, but after that our relationship got awkward. But, you see, Feni wants to be best friends again. That best friend is really comfortable to be around for me, and I really love that person as a friend.]
Feni let out a dejected voice.
Confessed to by a best friend and their relationship got awkward. It’s foreign to me, but there are all kinds of people in the world.
Come to think of it, didn’t I hear a similar episode somewhere recently?
“No way, that’s impossible.”
I dismiss the imagination—or rather, delusion—floating in my head. That would be way too convenient, or rather, too much of a pinpoint miracle.
There are tons of people in the world who’ve had similar experiences. Confessions between the same sex are apparently common in all-girls schools.
When Feni revealed her painful feelings, several donations flew in to cheer her up.
[Thank you, everyone!]
I didn’t donate.
I plan to hold off on donations for a while.
It’s not that I don’t have money—it’s also to avoid causing her trouble. Because of me, Feni also got featured on aggregator sites. If there’s a fuss about her having a creepy fan, it’ll cause her trouble.
I was quietly watching familiar faces donate when—
[By the way, is Valhalla-kun not here?]
Suddenly, Feni said my account name.
When that name came up, the comment section became lively.
My existence has become something of a fixture in Feni’s streams. Since I comment first every time a stream starts and frequently donate with long messages, Feni recognizes me. Not just Feni, but many viewers know me, and I’ve become a kind of famous viewer.
——I’m here. I’m not feeling great today so I was holding back on comments.
[Eh, you’re not feeling well? That’s terrible. Feni always gets energy from Valhalla-kun. So now it’s Feni’s turn to give energy to Valhalla-kun. Valhalla-kun, do your best!]
The words “do your best” directed only at me.
My tension rises from my oshi’s encouragement. Power overflows through my whole body, and motivation wells up.
——Thanks. I’ll do my best.
I replied with a comment and stood up.
“There’s no point moping around. Time to make contact with the princess-prince!”
I have no acquaintance with Shiranui Tsubasa.
I’d been thinking about how to talk to her, how to get them to make up, but none of that matters. I’ll just go for it.
Injected with energy by my oshi, I made up my mind to make contact with the princess-prince.
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“That’s another wonderful bento today, Tsubasa-senpai.”
“You make it yourself, right? Being able to cook too—as expected of you.”
During lunch break, I was looking at the courtyard scene from an empty classroom window.
Shiranui Tsubasa was surrounded by many female students today as well.
The sight was quite familiar, but lately things have been a bit different. The number of hangers-on has increased since summer break ended.
The reason is that Tsuchiya, who should always be with Shiranui, isn’t there. From the other girls’ perspective, Tsuchiya’s presence must have seemed like quite the obstacle.
Tsuchiya is in love with Shiranui, after all, so it’s easy to imagine she was being cautious not to let the others steal her away. She might have been unconsciously intimidating her rivals.
With the obstacle gone, from the other girls’ perspective, a huge chance to get close has arrived. That’s why the number of female students approaching her has increased.
For me, this isn’t a welcome situation.
I made up my mind to talk to her, but now that it’s come to this, it’s hard to call out to her. Unfortunately, I don’t have the courage to push through a swarm of girls to talk to her. If I forcefully broke through, Shiranui would probably develop bad feelings toward me. If that happened, dark clouds would gather over the mission to get them to make up.
I can’t ask Tsuchiya, whose relationship with her has become delicate, to introduce me, so the first hurdle really is the method of making contact.
There are other problems too.
According to rumors, Shiranui hates guys.
Apparently she treats guys who talk to her coldly. On top of that, the girls hanging around her also shower them with “go away” looks and voices. Due to these circumstances, guys don’t approach Shiranui much.
“……Lunch seems tough too.”
I thought about talking to her in the morning too, but there were always girls nearby so I couldn’t call out.
Since my oshi Feni cheered me on, I want to do my best, but barging into the middle of a fun conversation would be bad manners. I’ll wait until an opportunity arises.
Maybe there’ll be a chance after school. I’m not keen on it, but perhaps the right answer is to aim for when she’s heading home. That way I can make contact when she’s alone.
I gave up on lunchtime contact and took out my smartphone.
Yesterday, after her stream, Feni uploaded a video. Her activities are mostly live streams, but she occasionally uploads videos.
I’ve got time, so I’ll comment. I should also thank her for cheering me on.
I put on my earphones as usual and played the video at high volume.
“Her voice is great as always.”
What she uploaded was a standard utaite cover video.
The singing itself isn’t that good, but as someone who’s fallen for her sweet voice, it only sounds wonderful to me.
I repeated it several times and spent a blissful time.
Just when I was becoming satisfied—
Suddenly, the door flew open with tremendous force.
“—!”
When I looked over to see what was happening, Shiranui Tsubasa was standing there.
I froze at the sudden occurrence, and Shiranui walked toward me. Seeing her face up close for the first time, her very refined androgynous features were so beautiful that my heart skipped a beat.
Why is Shiranui here?
When I hurriedly removed my earphones, I realized the reason. At some point the earphones had come unplugged, and Feni’s song was playing at high volume.
“……”
Shiranui picked up my smartphone, which was blaring Feni’s song. She immediately stopped the video, then seemed to discover something and froze with her eyes wide open.
Why did she freeze?
No need to think. She must be surprised by Feni the Phoenix on the screen.
Calm down, stay cool.
Didn’t I say it myself? VTubers are super popular. The girls in class were talking about male VTubers too. There’s nothing strange about me watching them.
“Sorry. The sound leaked and was annoying, right?”
When I, who recovered from freezing first, said that, Shiranui’s body trembled.
“U-um, just be more careful from now on!”
“Got it.”
And then I reached out my hand.
“Can I have my phone back?”
“Ah, sorry!”
I got my smartphone back from Shiranui.
“Well then, I’ll be going.”
I should leave for now.
I intended to make contact, but this situation is definitely unexpected. A mob like me will be forgotten immediately anyway. I’ll try again another day.
Just as I tried to slip away quickly, a voice called “Wait” from behind.
“What is it?”
“Um, could you tell me your name? I’ve seen you a few times so I know you’re a second-year, but I’m embarrassed to say I don’t know your name.”
“It’s Kanbara Yuma.”
“Kanbara……I see, so that’s how it is.”
I see?
Shiranui cleared her throat and her cheeks flushed slightly.
“Kanbara Yuma-kun, are you in any clubs?”
“I’m in the go-home club.”
“That’s good. If you’re free, I’d like to talk a bit after school.”
“Huh?”
What’s gotten into her suddenly?
Normally I’d think she’d feel disgusted with me in this situation, but judging from her expression, she doesn’t seem hostile. I don’t know Shiranui well so I don’t understand her intention.
But this invitation is convenient.
“I have time.”
“Then how about meeting in this empty classroom after school?”
“That’s fine with me.”
“Thank you.”
After making the promise, Shiranui expressed her gratitude and left. If it wasn’t my imagination, she seemed to have a happy expression.
After watching her back as she walked away with light steps, I hurried to the classroom.
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