Four holographic cameras, equipped with wings, floated in the air. Five of them circled around Souma, and finally, the live broadcast began.
Souma was astonished as he looked at the hologram panel that appeared in the air, displayed by the tablet placed on the tatami mat.
Even though he hadn't said a word since the broadcast started, the viewer count was increasing at an incredible speed, already reaching five digits. He had expected a decent number of viewers since it was lunchtime, but this exceeded his imagination.
Souma focused and looked straight at the main camera hovering in front of him.
"Hello everyone. Today is my first live broadcast. I'm still new to this, so if there are any issues, please let me know in the comments."
He had memorized the precautions taught to him by the maid, Kuzuki Mie, and the defense agency dispatch, Hebishi Yuriko. Souma had a rough idea of what was acceptable and what was not.
However, since this was his first broadcast, he planned to keep it light, introducing himself and gauging the viewers' reactions.
"First, let me introduce myself. My name is Aoi Souma. You might know me as the son of Aoi Tomoe, the 'One-Woman Army' who single-handedly reclaimed the Boso Peninsula."
Even so, a good hook was important. Souma decided to mention his mother's name to make a stronger impression.
Aoi Tomoe, Souma's mother, was quite famous. Known as one of the strongest transcenders, she was also admired for her free-spirited lifestyle, unbound by the traditions of the nobility or societal norms. Many ordinary women supported her.
Souma was curious about the reactions to such a bold statement. However, the comments were mostly expressions of joy that a nobleman was broadcasting to the general public. Some were skeptical that Souma was a noble, while others denied the possibility based on his traditional attire. Many comments simply praised Souma's appearance.
Souma was a bit surprised by this reaction. There were fewer comments about him being Aoi Tomoe's son than he expected. This meant that the issue was more about the unprecedented nature of a nobleman engaging in social service activities.
Realizing he might have been too nervous, Souma decided to relax. As he took a moment to regroup, comments flooded in at a speed that was hard to keep up with. However, there were no direct vulgar or malicious comments, which was a relief.
In a world where artificial intelligence supported the nation's core, it was possible that the broadcasting tool was thoroughly checked by AI, filtering out malicious comments. Souma felt more at ease knowing that only sensible comments from women genuinely interested in communicating with him were displayed.
This realization gave him a sense of relief and excitement about finding a partner among the viewers. His expression naturally softened into a smile, unintentionally conveying his relief and desire.
The fact that the beautiful boy smiled into the camera remained unchanged. The next moment, the comment section was flooded with expressions of joy and ecstasy, making it impossible to read the comments as they scrolled by at an incredible speed.
Souma looked at the panel and saw that the number of simultaneous viewers had reached fifty thousand and was still increasing rapidly. This was the result of viewers sharing the information, leading to even more viewers tuning in.
"Wow, this is amazing. Thank you everyone for all the comments."
Souma decided to test the waters and bowed politely before deliberately showing a shy smile to the camera. The viewers' reaction to the beautiful boy's shy smile was overwhelming. The comments scrolled by so fast that it was impossible to read them.
Souma realized he couldn't communicate effectively like this. Just as he was about to regret his actions, a subtle notification sound played, and a differently colored comment appeared in a separate frame.
It was a paid comment. By paying for a comment, it would be displayed for a certain amount of time based on the amount paid, separate from the regular comment section.
Other viewers, who had forgotten about the paid comment option due to the shock of a nobleman broadcasting, quickly switched to paid comments as well.
Souma decided to focus on responding to the paid comments. Unintentionally, he had started a competition among the viewers to see who could spend the most.
He thanked the viewers for their compliments and answered basic profile questions honestly. When asked about his favorite food, he cleverly replied, "Gentle home-cooked meals by kind women."
He almost blurted out, "Women with large breasts," but caught himself in time. While Souma did prefer larger breasts, he believed that "all breasts are equal" and was careful not to make any misleading statements.
The viewers were thrilled by his response, and the regular comment section, which had started to calm down, accelerated again. Even Kuzuki Mie and Hebishi Yuriko, sitting behind the main camera to give instructions if needed, were taken aback by his "home-cooked meals" comment, but Souma ignored them and continued the broadcast.
Souma had an idea.
"By the way, I've never eaten out before. I've always wanted to visit the general area, so for my first social service, I think a restaurant would be a good choice. Do any of you have recommendations? Self-promotion is welcome. I'd prefer a quiet atmosphere where we can reserve the lunchtime slot."
He wanted to enjoy delicious food and perhaps enjoy the staff as well.
Immediately, a comment appeared with a URL, saying, "If you want a quiet place, ours is the only option." Souma was surprised by the speed of the response but even more so by the amount paid for the comment.
The maximum amount that could be paid for a single comment was three hundred thousand yen, and this comment had reached that limit.
More high-value paid comments with URLs followed, but Souma was particularly interested in the first one. He touched the URL on the hologram panel, and the restaurant's homepage appeared next to the comment section.
From the header image alone, it was clear that "Tenpura Irodori" was a high-class restaurant specializing in tempura. However, Souma was more interested in the staff than the food. He quickly navigated to the staff introduction page.
There, he was greeted by a voluptuous beauty with wavy hair tied in a side ponytail, wearing nothing but a see-through apron. The cameras circling Souma were set to only capture him, so he took his time admiring the beauty.
In the general area, even work uniforms were revealing. Souma was convinced that choosing the general area for his social service was the right decision. He scrolled down the page and saw another beauty with a ponytail, wearing a revealing outfit that barely covered her breasts.
Souma was tempted to look at other restaurants but decided against it to avoid comparing the women. He believed that every woman was unique and didn't want to rank them.
"Thank you everyone for the recommendations. I will definitely check out all the places. For now, I've found a restaurant that serves the food I've been wanting to try, so I'll give them a call."
Souma took out his smart device and called "Tenpura Irodori," muting the broadcast microphone to avoid disturbing the restaurant. He put the call on speaker mode in case he needed input from Kuzuki Mie or Hebishi Yuriko.
The call was answered immediately by an energetic but nervous voice. Souma introduced himself and thanked them for the comment. The voice on the other end belonged to the ponytailed beautu, Amane. Souma confirmed her name from the staff introduction page on the hologram display.
Souma asked if they could reserve the restaurant for lunch the next day for five people. The energetic voice eagerly agreed, and Souma ended the call after expressing his gratitude.
He then unmuted the broadcast microphone and informed the viewers that he had successfully made a reservation, thanking "Tenpura Irodori" and Amane without revealing their names or the exact details. He promised to continue seeking recommendations and visiting the general area in the future.
As Souma wrapped up the broadcast, many viewers felt a sense of loss. Even those who had been silently watching started frantically typing messages, and those who had been using the regular comment section switched to paid comments.
The outpouring of support was not just because Souma was a nobleman or a beautiful boy. It was because of his kindness and consideration towards the women in the general area.
Messages expressing a desire for the broadcast to continue, anticipation for the next one, and declarations of love for Souma filled the comment section as the thirty-minute broadcast came to an end.
That day, the same model of smart device Souma used sold out instantly, and cooking classes nationwide were fully booked, making the news. The media was in an uproar over the unprecedented event of a nobleman and transcender engaging in social service activities for the general public.
Although Souma had muted the audio during the call, his lip movements were enough to identify "Hiashi Amane ." This led to an influx of inquiries and reservations for "Tenpura Irodori," causing their system to crash.
The government intervened to prevent further chaos, ensuring that Souma could enjoy his time at the restaurant without any trouble. The nation had decided to fully support the miracle that was "Aoi Souma."
Four holographic cameras, equipped with wings, floated in the air. Five of them circled around Souma, and finally, the live broadcast began.
Souma was astonished as he looked at the hologram panel that appeared in the air, displayed by the tablet placed on the tatami mat.
Even though he hadn't said a word since the broadcast started, the viewer count was increasing at an incredible speed, already reaching five digits. He had expected a decent number of viewers since it was lunchtime, but this exceeded his imagination.
Souma focused and looked straight at the main camera hovering in front of him.
"Hello everyone. Today is my first live broadcast. I'm still new to this, so if there are any issues, please let me know in the comments."
He had memorized the precautions taught to him by the maid, Kouzuki Mie, and the defense agency dispatch, Hebiishi Yuriko. Souma had a rough idea of what was acceptable and what was not.
However, since this was his first broadcast, he planned to keep it light, introducing himself and gauging the viewers' reactions.
"First, let me introduce myself. My name is Aoi Souma. You might know me as the son of Aoi Tomoe, the 'One-Woman Army' who single-handedly reclaimed the Boso Peninsula."
Even so, a good hook was important. Souma decided to mention his mother's name to make a stronger impression.
Aoi Tomoe, Souma's mother, was quite famous. Known as one of the strongest transcenders, she was also admired for her free-spirited lifestyle, unbound by the traditions of the nobility or societal norms. Many ordinary women supported her.
Souma was curious about the reactions to such a bold statement. However, the comments were mostly expressions of joy that a nobleman was broadcasting to the general public. Some were skeptical that Souma was a noble, while others denied the possibility based on his traditional attire. Many comments simply praised Souma's appearance.
Souma was a bit surprised by this reaction. There were fewer comments about him being Aoi Tomoe's son than he expected. This meant that the issue was more about the unprecedented nature of a nobleman engaging in social service activities.
Realizing he might have been too nervous, Souma decided to relax. As he took a moment to regroup, comments flooded in at a speed that was hard to keep up with. However, there were no direct vulgar or malicious comments, which was a relief.
In a world where artificial intelligence supported the nation's core, it was possible that the broadcasting tool was thoroughly checked by AI, filtering out malicious comments. Souma felt more at ease knowing that only sensible comments from women genuinely interested in communicating with him were displayed.
This realization gave him a sense of relief and excitement about finding a partner among the viewers. His expression naturally softened into a smile, unintentionally conveying his relief and desire.
The fact that the beautiful boy smiled into the camera remained unchanged. The next moment, the comment section was flooded with expressions of joy and ecstasy, making it impossible to read the comments as they scrolled by at an incredible speed.
Souma looked at the panel and saw that the number of simultaneous viewers had reached fifty thousand and was still increasing rapidly. This was the result of viewers sharing the information, leading to even more viewers tuning in.
"Wow, this is amazing. Thank you everyone for all the comments."
Souma decided to test the waters and bowed politely before deliberately showing a shy smile to the camera. The viewers' reaction to the beautiful boy's shy smile was overwhelming. The comments scrolled by so fast that it was impossible to read them.
Souma realized he couldn't communicate effectively like this. Just as he was about to regret his actions, a subtle notification sound played, and a differently colored comment appeared in a separate frame.
It was a paid comment. By paying for a comment, it would be displayed for a certain amount of time based on the amount paid, separate from the regular comment section.
Other viewers, who had forgotten about the paid comment option due to the shock of a nobleman broadcasting, quickly switched to paid comments as well.
Souma decided to focus on responding to the paid comments. Unintentionally, he had started a competition among the viewers to see who could spend the most.
He thanked the viewers for their compliments and answered basic profile questions honestly. When asked about his favorite food, he cleverly replied, "Gentle home-cooked meals by kind women."
He almost blurted out, "Women with large breasts," but caught himself in time. While Souma did prefer larger breasts, he believed that "all breasts are equal" and was careful not to make any misleading statements.
The viewers were thrilled by his response, and the regular comment section, which had started to calm down, accelerated again. Even Kouzuki Mie and Hebiishi Yuriko, sitting behind the main camera to give instructions if needed, were taken aback by his "home-cooked meals" comment, but Souma ignored them and continued the broadcast.
Souma had an idea.
"By the way, I've never eaten out before. I've always wanted to visit the general area, so for my first social service, I think a restaurant would be a good choice. Do any of you have recommendations? Self-promotion is welcome. I'd prefer a quiet atmosphere where we can reserve the lunchtime slot."
He wanted to enjoy delicious food and perhaps enjoy the staff as well.
Immediately, a comment appeared with a URL, saying, "If you want a quiet place, ours is the only option." Souma was surprised by the speed of the response but even more so by the amount paid for the comment.
The maximum amount that could be paid for a single comment was three hundred thousand yen, and this comment had reached that limit.
More high-value paid comments with URLs followed, but Souma was particularly interested in the first one. He touched the URL on the hologram panel, and the restaurant's homepage appeared next to the comment section.
From the header image alone, it was clear that "Tenpura Irodori" was a high-class restaurant specializing in tempura. However, Souma was more interested in the staff than the food. He quickly navigated to the staff introduction page.
There, he was greeted by a voluptuous beauty with wavy hair tied in a side ponytail, wearing nothing but a see-through apron. The cameras circling Souma were set to only capture him, so he took his time admiring the beauty.
In the general area, even work uniforms were revealing. Souma was convinced that choosing the general area for his social service was the right decision. He scrolled down the page and saw another beauty with a ponytail, wearing a revealing outfit that barely covered her breasts.
Souma was tempted to look at other restaurants but decided against it to avoid comparing the women. He believed that every woman was unique and didn't want to rank them.
"Thank you everyone for the recommendations. I will definitely check out all the places. For now, I've found a restaurant that serves the food I've been wanting to try, so I'll give them a call."
Souma took out his smart device and called "Tenpura Irodori," muting the broadcast microphone to avoid disturbing the restaurant. He put the call on speaker mode in case he needed input from Kouzuki Mie or Hebiishi Yuriko.
The call was answered immediately by an energetic but nervous voice. Souma introduced himself and thanked them for the comment. The voice on the other end belonged to the ponytailed beautu, Amane. Souma confirmed her name from the staff introduction page on the hologram display.
Souma asked if they could reserve the restaurant for lunch the next day for five people. The energetic voice eagerly agreed, and Souma ended the call after expressing his gratitude.
He then unmuted the broadcast microphone and informed the viewers that he had successfully made a reservation, thanking "Tenpura Irodori" and Amane without revealing their names or the exact details. He promised to continue seeking recommendations and visiting the general area in the future.
As Souma wrapped up the broadcast, many viewers felt a sense of loss. Even those who had been silently watching started frantically typing messages, and those who had been using the regular comment section switched to paid comments.
The outpouring of support was not just because Souma was a nobleman or a beautiful boy. It was because of his kindness and consideration towards the women in the general area.
Messages expressing a desire for the broadcast to continue, anticipation for the next one, and declarations of love for Souma filled the comment section as the thirty-minute broadcast came to an end.
That day, the same model of smart device Souma used sold out instantly, and cooking classes nationwide were fully booked, making the news. The media was in an uproar over the unprecedented event of a nobleman and transcender engaging in social service activities for the general public.
Although Souma had muted the audio during the call, his lip movements were enough to identify "Hiashi Amane ." This led to an influx of inquiries and reservations for "Tenpura Irodori," causing their system to crash.
The government intervened to prevent further chaos, ensuring that Souma could enjoy his time at the restaurant without any trouble. The nation had decided to fully support the miracle that was "Aoi Souma."
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I have translated this novel up to the latest chapter updated by the author in November 2024, which is Chapter 60. you can find it on : patreon.com/Jenuinez_translation