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Chapter 5 - Getting to Know Each Other

Kai is on his computer, talking with Cutie-pie(Rena) in 'Discussion' when it is evening while waiting for the food he ordered to arrive. He does not have a plan to stream today, so he calls her to hang out in the chat room.

"...Cutie, why are you naming yourself Cutie? What's the reason behind it?" He is curious about the reason behind her nickname as it may sound cringe to some people. She could just choose other nicknames, but the one right now is her choice, and have not really had any connection with her real name; which he does not know, yet. He is not the only one though, her fans also frequently ask the same question for a long time. Will she reveal the answer to this question?

"...I can't tell you, for now. If we know more about each other, maybe I'll tell you. But, our fans can't know the reason if I ever reveal it to you. Can you promise me?" Look like she still hides her secret, a secret that not everyone but only a certain person knows. She makes a pinky promise sign but of course, he can not see that.

"Yeah, I promise." He makes a pinky promise sign too as if he can see what she is doing. "In order to gain your trust, we have to hang out more. This is a perfect time, then. Let's make a Q&A session when we ask each other some questions about ourselves. Through this, we can learn more about each other. Win-win situation, right?"

*Chuckle*"Yeah, we can do that."

"Woah, this is my first time hearing you make that sound! So cute."

"C-cute?! B-Baka!" She starts blushing, her face getting red from the compliment that she has been longing for.

They begin asking each other questions, she tells her real name as it is not a secret. He is quite shocked as her real name and nickname don't match at all, and from now on, he will call her Rena-san. She asks about his family background and he manages to answer it without sounding upset. Surprisingly her full name is Kinoshita Rena, comes from a normal family, both of her parents are still alive, she also has a little brother that around 13 years old. Kai sees this as an opportunity to make Rina-chan lose interest in him and make her like Rena's brother instead. Therefore, he can escape from feeling guilty and at the same time Rina can find her true love when she goes to high school later. Her brother's name is Kinoshita Ryuma, he has the personality of a naughty boy, meaning that he likes to tease any girl and will keep 'bully' them until he finds new 'victims'.

As for her occupation other than streaming, she said that she is just an employee at a nearby convenience store, and the day shift is her working time. At night, she will be streaming for a few hours before going to sleep, her cycle of everyday life. She mentions that when her follower reaches 500k, she is going to quit her current job and fully devote herself to streaming since she earns more money than a part-time job. He asks whether her parents are on board with her decision, but worry not, they totally support her as long as she doesn't do anything illegal. What a supportive parents.

He then tells her about his parents, why he never mentions them, how they had passed away in the accident, and how he and his sister, Erika, live alone and got himself into streaming to support their life. She feels sorry for them, but he is okay with that since they have long accepted their fate and continue with their life.

Their session got into a little personal question when Rena asks him about his love life, which shock him as to why she wanted to know his love life. "I once had a girlfriend before when I was in high school during my second year but we broke up peacefully since we didn't love each other anymore. However, we are still in contact, and she has a boyfriend now, and I'm happy for her even though I have never been in any relationship after her. You would say that she was my first love." *Smile* "How about you? Have you ever had a boyfriend or currently in a relationship?" He asks her.

"...Yes, I had one. You and I are practically the same except that he cheated on me with someone that I really hate. I really loved him and we even make a pledge to stay together until the day we die. But, *Sob* That b-bastard broke it and went to t-that bitch! That Jessica always gets on my nerve during my high school years. *Sob* She always bullies me and stole everything I own! ...My boyfriend, my best friend, and... and excused me for ripping her homework. That bitch doesn't even have a book!" *Sob* He can hear her sobbing and feels bad for making her remember her bitter memories.

"...I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked that question if I knew that you have bad memories in high school." He makes a face of guilty and thinks about how to cajole her. "There, there. I can't be by your side as we basically talk using call but I'll be there for you if you ever need someone to talk to. Please stop crying, I bet that your beautiful face will be ruined by the tears."

"*Sob* Y-you have time to be joking around. ...Thank you, I need that, I'll take your offer and you promised to be there whenever I call you. Pinky promise?" She makes a pinky promise sign into the monitor and so did him.

*Smile* "Pinky promise." After that, they continue the session until his food arrives.

*12 o, clock, a few minutes before sleeping*

"Ohmygod! How could you cry when you are talking with him, stupid Rena?! It was so good until you asked him that question, and of course, he gonna ask you back! Waaah, is he gonna think bad of me because I was crying in front of him?! Well, not technically in front of him but whatever. Hmmph!" She rolls around on her bed while hugging a pillow to cover the embarrassment that happens during her talks with Kai. Also to make sure that her parents can't hear her whimpers. "No, he's not that kind of person. I'm sure that he'll forgive me if I apologize and he even makes a promise to always be there whenever I need him. ...Wait, isn't that the same as confessing?! Stop, Rena, we only know each other for three months, and we didn't even have time to meet in real life."

"He told me that he is currently single, which means that I still have a chance to be his girlfriend! Yay!"

Her wish might become true, but she has to make the biggest decision in her life when the time comes as she is not the only one who wishes for the same thing.