After finishing her dinner, Yuki felt a rare sense of tranquility wash over her as she lounged back on the couch. The anime episodes had been a nice distraction, and scrolling through memes allowed her mind to escape the events of the day. For a few moments, she felt like she could finally breathe.
But just as she was starting to settle in, her phone buzzed with a notification.
Yuki (groaning):
"Ugh, no... Not the stream schedule."
She picked up her phone and saw the reminder for her upcoming stream. It was still a few hours away, but the time difference with the United States meant she had a tight window to prepare. She sighed deeply and dropped her head back onto the couch.
Yuki (muttering to herself):
"How could I forget? It's almost time... I've been so distracted, I didn't even think about it."
Yuki was a Vtuber, and despite the chaotic day, the stream was a crucial part of her life. It wasn't just a hobby—it was her job, her source of income. She needed to stay consistent with her streams if she wanted to maintain her audience and keep earning money. The thought of disappointing her fans or losing income stressed her out more than anything.
Yuki (with a resigned sigh):
"I can't skip it... I'll be fine. It's just a few hours. I'll get through it."
She set her phone down and began scrolling through her stream schedule again. She realized that the stream was already scheduled to begin in a couple of hours, and with the US timezone difference, it was nearly the perfect time to go live.
Yuki (thinking aloud):
"Alright... gotta get ready. I can't let them down."
She had a few hours of free time, but even that wasn't enough to let her off the hook. Being a Vtuber meant keeping up appearances, entertaining her audience, and managing the expectations of fans who had grown attached to her streams. For a moment, she wondered if she should have taken a break from it all, but the reality of needing to make money kicked in.
Yuki got up from the couch and started moving toward her bedroom. She had to get ready—set up her stream, check her equipment, and figure out what kind of content she wanted to offer tonight. She couldn't let the stress take over.
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Scene: Preparing for the Stream
Yuki sat at her desk and opened her streaming software. Her Vtuber model—a cute, chibi-like avatar with an exaggerated design—popped up on the screen as she adjusted the settings. She took a moment to appreciate her avatar's quirky expressions. It always made her smile.
Yuki (muttering to herself as she clicked through her stream settings):
"Alright, let's see… mic check. Stream settings. What's trending tonight? Anime? Memes? Maybe I'll play a new game... gotta keep things fresh."
Her fingers hovered over the keyboard, ready to type out her usual stream announcement. It had become second nature to her by now. She had her usual setup: an introduction screen with her avatar's animated expressions, some background music to ease viewers into the stream, and an interactive chatbox where fans could comment and interact with her.
As she prepared, her mind wandered again to the events of the day—the entrance ceremony, the chaotic encounter with the gyarus, and all the ups and downs. But despite the stress, she knew she needed to focus. Her followers expected consistency.
Yuki (mumbling under her breath):
"I just need to get through this... Just a couple of hours. Maybe I'll make it fun. Do something wacky like a meme marathon or a 'bad singing' challenge... Something to entertain and forget about everything else for a while."
Her Vtuber persona—bubbly, sarcastic, and always a little self-deprecating—was a big hit with her fans. She knew how to engage with her audience in a way that kept them coming back for more, even if she had no idea what she was doing half the time. And tonight was no different—she'd push through, even if it meant a late night.
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Scene: The Reality of Streaming Life
Yuki glanced at the clock and saw that it was getting late. She had only a short window before the stream started, but the thought of getting some rest nagged at her. She still felt the exhaustion from the day's events, but she knew she had to set her alarm and stick to her schedule.
Yuki (grumbling to herself):
"Alright, alright... time to rest my brain for a bit. Let's set the alarm. Just a few hours of sleep... I'll make it through."
She set the alarm on her phone for two hours later and turned off the lights. Her bed, so comfortable and inviting, was calling her name. But she couldn't fully relax yet. The weight of her responsibilities loomed over her. In the back of her mind, she was already mentally preparing for the stream.
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Scene: The Stream Begins
A few hours later, Yuki woke up to the sound of her alarm blaring. She groggily reached over and turned it off, rubbing her eyes as she sat up. The fatigue was still there, but she shook it off and got out of bed. The reality was that streaming wasn't just a fun hobby for her—it was a job. And she couldn't afford to miss it.
Yuki (yawning):
"Here goes nothing…"
She sat at her desk again, turning on her equipment and adjusting her avatar's appearance to match her tired but determined mood. She logged into her streaming software and hit the "Go Live" button. As soon as the screen showed her avatar, the usual flood of chat messages came rushing in.
Yuki (smiling, feeling a little more energized):
"Alright, alright! It's your favorite chaotic Vtuber here—let's get this party started, shall we?"
Her voice was still a bit sleepy, but her persona quickly kicked in. She was ready to take on the stream, even if it meant facing her own tiredness and stress. Her audience, as always, was there to support her. And in that moment, she found herself slipping into her role, pushing the worries aside as the familiar rhythm of streaming took over.
Yuki (to the chat):
"So, what's up, guys? Hope you're ready for some late-night shenanigans... let's talk memes, anime, or whatever nonsense I can come up with tonight!"
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End of Scene.