DLC Chapter 2 – Ayumu Kiriya and Youth-restraining Live Stream
Translator: your_pingas
< Hell's Blood > All Achievent and Handicapped Live Stream.
I'm about to start.
Hello, I'm the strear "Tigertrap."
Uh, the goal of this series is to acquire all achievents. Also, I'll be collecting every item in the ga.
Aside from that, there are 3 limitations.
1. No usage of "Cheetah's Blade."
2. No points toward vitality.
3. No usage of "rdia’s Ash” (Weakness Item) during the “Earth King Astor” boss fight.
All of these will be banned during the gaplay. As for other minor handicaps or limitations, the video will be accompanied by appropriate explanations. Thank you, everyone.
Well, let’s begin.
*
After I finished the introduction, I first turned off the mic's switch and stopped the recording. The following ga clips and tutorials will be deleted in the legit video. So, there’s no point in recording them.
“…I need coffee.”
I looked at the unskippable introduction using the corner of my eye. Then, I went across a relatively tidy suite room for a lonely university student. I opened the fridge located in the little kitchen next to the entrance. My bare feet feels especially cold on the floor, and it finally made acknowledge the fact that it’s autumn now. I really miss the ground heating system in my old house.
I opened the fridge and reached my hand towards the coffee storage shelf as usual.
So, my fingers didn’t touch anything. I can’t help but swear.
“I forgot.”
Usually, I will buy boxes of cheap micro sugar coffee online. However, it sold out the last ti I tried to order it. So, I decided to deal with it later. …Then, I dragged things until now. In other words, I don’t even have a single can of non-cold coffee in my ho.
“…Really.”
I tapped the top of the fridge with my fingernails anxiously. I’m not a coffee lover, nor am I addicted to caffeine. It’s just that-
“Not having sothing that I think I have.” “Things aren’t going as I expected.”
I’m always irritated when “unexpected” situations like this happen. Comparatively, I feel twice as thrilled when things are going my way.
Even so, not having any cans of coffee is an undeniable truth right now.
“…It can’t be helped.”
I sighed and paused the recording before deciding to visit the convenience store.
I switched from my ho uni T to tight jeans with a long-sleeved t-shirt. Then, I tidied my looks in front of the mirror next to the entrance. The mirror is reflecting an indoor otaku with a slim body, white skin, and a face that’s too sharp for ordinary people – which is .
As usual, I don’t really like my appearance. Sotis, people will praise with words like “cool,” “slim,” and “thin.” To be honest, it’s just that I look unhealthy. Actually, I think so too.
After I tidied up my curly bedhead, I compromised with my 6/10 face and put my feet into sandals before leaving the room. I slowly walked down the stairs and went out of the apartnt entrance. During this ti, I t my friend that just ca back ho.
When she saw my face, she greeted with a smile that’s like a blossoming flower.
“Hoho, Ayumu-san. Good morning.”
“Ah, good morning, Ao.”
I rubbed my neck as I answered coldly and indifferently. It’s not like I hate this girl. Instead, I didn’t bother to decorate my words because I have sincerely accepted her.
Ao already understood this part as well, so she didn’t seem to particularly mind. She put away her umbrella quickly as she asked. “You’re going out?” The conversation continued. …She’s still the elegant lady that’s the complete opposite of .
Ao Saika, 19 years old, she’s in the sa university as . We’re neighborhoods of the sa age. I should say she lives next to my apartnt. We are quite close since I got into uni a year and a half ago.
Ao fiddled her maroon short bob hair slightly and asked.
“Ayumu-san, you got lessons?”
“No, I’m free today. Right now, I’m just going to the convenience store.”
“Really. …Uh, by the way, I don’t have anything to do as well.”
“I see.”
“Yeah.”
Ao gave a charming smile while I looked at her emotionlessly.
Then, a baffling silence started to radiate between us. …This kind of weird pause often happens whenever I talk to Ao. This is sothing that I’ll never see when Ao’s talking to her friends. So, I’m afraid the problem has to do with my communication skills. …However, I still have no idea on which part I need to improve.
I raised my hand and dropped a “bye” before preparing to leave. Ao grabbed the corner of my t-shirt.
“Please wait, Ayumu-san. Well, …aren’t Ayumu-san supposed to say sothing to the cute neighbor that just said she’s free?”
“Eh?”
I thought about it. …Then, I clapped my hands together. I tried to put up a smile and told Ao.
“Ah, wish you a happy weekend?”
Ao imdiately dropped her shoulders deflatedly. …Nope, I still have no idea the conversation manners of ladies. Although I always hoped that I can be closer to Ao, I can never take that step. Even though I want to invite her out for dinner or sothing, I’ll be scared that I’ll act impolitely.
Ao gave a dumbfounded look before mumbling helplessly.
“Jeez, …this person never understands a girl’s heart…”
See? This lady is indeed dissatisfied with my attitude. If I did invite her out for dinner, who knows what she will say.
I cleared my throat and continued the conversation.
“Right, Ao, I’m looking for a partner for live streaming recently.”
“Eh? The so-called live streaming, …is that the one that Ayumu-san has been busy with…”
“Yes, yes, yes.”
“It’s that thing where you are mumbling to yourself alone while playing gas. Then, you edit so funny clips out. After that, you even need to publish the video online to entertain yourself, right?”
“Even though I don’t like the way you’re putting it, you’re right.”
“You’re looking for a partner. …In other words, you’re hiring a ‘weird person that’s willing to do sothing strange together in Ayumu-san’s room,’ right?”
“Even though I don’t like the way you’re putting it, you’re right.”
“If Ayumu-san’s going out your way to tell this, it ans that…”
Ao looked up to with hopeful eyes. For a mont, I tilted my head in confusion because of her reaction. However, I still imdiately nodded and said, “yes.” Then, I told her my request.
“Ao, can you introduce soone good to -“
“Please take care, Ayumu-san.”
Ao put up an elegant smile and walked away within seconds. She’s always like that. …It’s hard to grasp her, and I have no idea the distance that I should maintain from her when we’re talking. Usually, she treats kindly, but she can suddenly turn cold at the next second. …Thanks to that, I’m even less likely to muster up my courage and get closer to her…
“Ay, I guess I’m the worse one for not having a live streaming partner and even going so far to ask for a lady’s help.”
After I mumbled that, I strolled towards the convenience store alone.
*
The leaves were blown off by the wind as they floated in front of .
The air of mid-October is dry and cold. Although the material is pretty thick, it’s still cold to just go out with a long-sleeve t-shirt.
I rubbed my upper arms and walked as I thought about the partner thing I ntioned to Ao.
(Even so, it’s true that I really want a ‘partner’ right now.)
It’s been a year and a half since I started uploading gaming live streams. Initially, I was just publishing these to kill ti during my leisure university life. However, once I snapped out of it, this beca my whole life’s career.
If you describe my videos with one word, that would be “refined.”
Concrete gaming knowledge, detailed editing, clear explanations on connoisseur ga choices that don’t need any yelling, and an emphasis on graphics, that’s my style. If you put it in a friendly way, it’s a complete and detailed live stream. On the other hand, you can also say that it’s plain streaming with no charms.
Therefore, although I started slowly on the videos, I can often complete them. Also, the lack of “discomfort” in my videos helped a lot too. My reputation and subscribers begin to skyrocket. So, after I slightly entered the top rankings, my popularity started to soar.
I beca a part of the popular live strears, with so videos getting over a million views.
However, …even so, I stayed true to my own belief – simple, stable, and refined.
In the end, everything changed when the new generation of live strears that’s akin to idols appeared. Currently, my position is the “backbone live strears only followed by long-ti fans.”
(…Well, even though this cos with its own freedoms.)
I thought about this dazedly as I walked into the convenience store. Then, I looked at the magazine area unintentionally. The cover of the magazine is charming new idols in swimsuits.
(In reality, …I more or less want to work hard and beco famous.)
Uh, please don’t misunderstand. I’m not trying to beco an idol strear or sothing. Well, but I would be lying if I say I don’t want to be famous. Also, for a period, I’m actually quite happy with my voice. …It’s far deeper than all the people I know. However, unexpectedly, even though I don’t really like it, people called it a “handso boy’s voice.” I was kind of swept up by the excitent too, and I admit it.
However, no matter how many people praise the “voice” that my parents gave , I still don’t feel realistic about it. It’s more like, compared to myself, I prefer sharing my gaplay or favorite gas with other people. I realized that a long ti ago.
Since then, I spent more ti and effort to produce videos that are even more refined.
But, the growth of subscribers still isn’t much by relying on that alone. Although I wasn’t planning to do this for popularity, I hate to admit defeat. I put my heart and soul into my videos. Yet, the views they got can be easily surpassed when those idol strears just casually talk about their life.
If that’s the case, I can only try to attract new audiences. However, this way, I have to put sothing that I’ve never used before.
(With that in mind, I tried to do “First Plays” instead of walkthroughs or stream explanations, …but it’s still not going well.)
I’m not the type that’s good at reacting. The calm and composed talking is one of my selling points as a strear. A guy like will never fit for first play videos no matter what. Although it doesn’t suit …
(Right now, “likability” is what I lack the most, and I know that.)
I understand that a self-proclaid gaming expert strear keeps dying during the recording sounds fun. However, in my situation, I will always fully prepare myself before that. Also, since I can utilize my skills during the real fight, I never ss up. This is the part where I’m praised. On the other hand, it’s a fact that all of my videos are too uniform.
But, even if I acknowledged all that, I can’t improve. I don’t feel right for dying in a ga on purpose.
I bought 3 cans of micro sugar canned coffee. Then, I quickly left the store and walked back ho. I strolled on the streets lazily as I can’t help but sigh.
(…That’s why I want a “partner” to compensate for my lack of attractiveness, …but things just aren’t going my way.)
After all, those are the conditions that I requested for my partner.
I stopped due to the red light on the crosswalk. After that, I looked back at the unpopular ga store behind . I stared at that dazedly as I thought about my ideal partner.
(Well, …first of all, the person must love gaming.)
I listed the conditions in my mind.
I can see a high school boy’s back in front of the ga store entrance. He’s playing the ultra-old demo version of a scrolled action ga. This guy got so weird tastes.
I looked at his back without paying too much attention as I continued thinking.
(Although non-gars uploading first plays videos aren’t sothing new, that’s too far from what I’m looking for. Indeed, the person must love gaming at least. However…)
So, I can’t help but rub between my eyebrows.
(At the sa ti, the person must be poorly skilled to a certain degree. This is hard to find. People often say that you can be good at sothing when you’re interested in it. That’s what gaming is. Basically, the experience is more important than talent. Therefore, it’s challenging to et a person that loves gaming while simultaneously suck at it…)
At this ti, that high school boy who’s busy playing demo t a simple-minded and weak enemy. His character took damage. Then, perhaps he’s getting nervous, he pressed the wrong button and fell into the bottomless pit. He lost a life aninglessly.
…………
…Uh, where was I? Ah, yes, yes, yes, the conditions for an ideal partner.
(Yes, also, more importantly, the reactions must be funny. However, this isn’t easy as well. After all, the “funny” that I’m looking for isn’t just screaming and yelling. How should I put it? What I want is a simple reaction that can make people laugh. …The person will try to cover up his mistakes in a humorous way. …No, that would be too extravagant-)
During this mont, the high school boy made the sa mistake at the exact sa level. Even though it’s not a hard level, he keeps getting hit by those weak enemies and falls into the pit. Also, I didn’t expect this ti to be…
< Ga Over >
He lost all his lives. It’s not just at the beginning. He died at the first level, and the ga ended.
…I was a bit shocked. Uh, if you ask , this young man already knew all the controls the ga requires. Yet, he wasn’t dying “purposely.” Instead, he just ca to the ga over conclusion naturally.
I paused my thoughts as I stumbled next to him.
(W-What is his reaction when he’s faced with sothing this unbelievable…)
The light of the crosswalk already turned green, but this doesn’t matter anymore.
Will he laugh, get mad, or be depressed?
I gulped as I observed him from the side. …As for that young man-
He put the controller on the console. Then, he grabbed his bag on the floor. He acted smugly and forced a smile out as he’s trying to cover sothing up with mumbles.
“I see how it works.”’
“I CHOOSE YOU!!!”
At that mont, I pointed my fingers at him as I scread the hardest I ever have in my whole life.
“Eek!”
The person in question bulged his eyes and freaked out as he turned to . Unexpectedly, his face looks innocent, and he looks tiny in Otobuki High School’s uniform.
-Yes, it’s at this mont.
I, Ayumu Kiriya, a live strear with a twisted temper.
Made the first contact with the ga-loving and clumsy high school boy, Keita Amano.
*
“S-S-S-Sorry for the intrusion…”
“Alright, just co in. You can sit anywhere you want. …No, you can sit in front of that table.”
“O-Okay.”
The high school boy that looked around suspiciously as he entered my room, Keita Amano. I tidied my room quickly as I observed him in silence.
(Nice, I finally got him inside my house. Well, what should I do next…)
It’s been 30 minutes since I t him in front of the ga store. As for what took 30 minutes, …I spent all of that ti- convincing him.
“Sorry, will you be good with non-cold coffee?”
“Ah, no thanks. I’ll be leaving soon…”
Keita Amano still stood in front of the table as he shook his head politely. I smiled and put the coffee in front of him.
(It’ll be a headache if you’re going ho too fast.)
At least go back after I got so fantastic footage.
Although he looked around uncomfortably for a while, he still dropped a “sorry” at last. Then, he sat down on the small chair over there.
I said yes in my heart and told him. “Just a mont.” I opened the ga- At the sa ti, I prepared to live stream secretly.
(Well, …here cos the main part. After all, I’ll have to make him, Keita Amano-)
Just as I started thinking, he asked with a startled look.
“Uh, is this really okay? You invited to your room to try out gas despite not knowing at all…”
“O-Of course, no problem. You’re interested in < Hell’s Blood >, right? Please try it out.”
“Really. …I appreciate that. …Uh, but, I still feel like…”
“L-Look, I already prepared everything! Just play for a while! Do it! You should know if you love gaming, right? It’s happy to recomnd my favorite ga to soone else!”
I said that as I handed him the controller. As for him, …Keita Amano, he’s still suspecting this whole thing for a bit. However, he gave his first smile ever since he entered the room.
“…Yeah, you’re right. Recomnding your favorite gas to soone…is really exciting.”
“Yeah! H-Here, it’s starting! Please have fun!”
“Ah, okay, well, I’ll be in your care…”
Keita Amano embarrassingly smiled as he looked at the screen.
I stared at him…as I opened the recording software on my PC secretly with my quiet mouse. Then, a faint smile appeared on my face.
(I have to make him, Keita Amano- “play on a live stream while not realizing it!” If I can achieve that, I’m sure I can get so incredible and fantastic clips!)
*
During the 30-minute process of convincing Keita Amano in the ga store, I realized sothing. His gaming style is well-suited to beco a live strear. At the sa ti, his personality won’t fit into live streaming at all.
In reality, I already chose him when he’s trying the demo out. His skills are low enough, and his reactions are on-point. From this aning, he can beco a really popular strear.
However, on the other hand, he freaks out easily, shy, and introverted. From his personality, it’s impossible to request “please let record so gaming stream clips” honestly. He wouldn’t accept that. Even if he’s willing to compromise, I bet he will just get anxious and forget everything. This is an apparent fact.
If that’s the case, there’s only one thing I can do.
(I have to make him go live stream without realizing it!)
The process wouldn’t be easy. However, that’s why it’s worth a try-
“H-Hey, Kiriya-san? Ayumu Kiriya-san?”
“Eh, can you not call my real na?”
He suddenly threw this question at . As for , I smiled and grabbed a cushion before sitting next to him. When the TV is showing the ga introduction, he tilted his head in confusion.
“Eh, why?”
“Well…”
It’s because I’m recording a video that will be published online. …Of course, I can never say that. Crap, the plan’s suddenly about to be spoiled. I scrambled my brain and thought of an excuse right away.
“T-Think about it, it’s more relaxing to call each other’s nickna when we’re gaming, right?”
“Oh, …I see. Well, can I call you Kiriyachi or Ayumuchi?”
“I don’t understand why your concept of nicknas is by repeating words.”
“S-Sorry, there’s not much I can reference on. Uh, then what should I call you…”
“Well…”
If this is the video that I’m recording, of course, I have to use my na for live streaming…
I lowered my head silently and mumbled an answer.
“J-Just call ‘Tigertrap,’ okay…”
“Why!?”
Keita Amano asked shockingly. It’s hard to bla him since the nickna is too brainless. Sidenote, the na cos from always stepping on those traps in the past videos, …but I can’t really explain to him right now.
Just as sweat keeps appearing from my forehead, he asked.
“K-Kiriya-san, do your friends call you ‘Tigertrap’ in real life?”
“Ah, uh, hmm, …I-I guess so.”
“How did you get that nickna!?”
“…It’s because I often stepped on tiger traps in the past?’
“I can’t imagine a school life filled with tiger traps! Kiriya-san, what are you-“
“A-Anyway, at least, when the two of us are playing gas here, you should call ‘Tigertrap.’ …If you think that’s too long, you can abbreviate it as Tora.” [Note: His actual strear na is Torabasami. Tora ans tiger, basami ans a trap or clip. I use Tora because it seems more natural.]
“R-Really. …I got it. Well, …I’ll be in your care, Tora…”
“Yep, nice to et you.”
Suddenly, I rembered I didn’t get him a nickna for streaming.
He smiled gently and started introducing himself seriously for so reason.
“I-I’m Amano, Keita Amano. I’m a year 2 student in Otobuki High School…”
“Hey, why are you being such a big mouth!? You’re revealing everything about yourself!”
“I’m sorry! Even though I don’t understand why I’m being scolded, I’m sorry anyway!”
“Jeez. …Anyway, you need to get a streaming nick- get a nickna, alright.”
“…Nickna. …Ah, how about Amanocchi or Keicchi…?”
“…Yep. I’ll call you ‘Landmine’ from now on.”
“Landmine? Eh, where did that co from? Why are you suddenly calling a landmine!?”
Amano looked at with tears in his eyes. So, I answered him calmly.
“Uh, think about it, it’s just like tiger traps. They’re both traps.”
“Why am I spending so much effort on this just to keep the unity as you!?”
“After all, co to think of it, we’re partners.”
“What partners!? Hey, am I getting dragged into a cody group unconsciously again!?”
“Well, not yet, but you will be soon.”
“It’s not yet!? Eh, what’s happening right now!?”
Crap, Amano started getting suspicious when I’m acting chicly.
I comforted him.
“I’m just kidding. It’s just a joke. However, doesn’t it feel exciting to get a nickna exclusive to this place?”
“Ugh, …I-I guess so. I do understand that…”
Amano turned his face away embarrassingly. …He’s surprisingly easy to convince, even though he’s an introvert?
“Well, nice to et you, Landmine.”
“I’m sorry. I still really mind when soone calls a landmine!”
“Really? But I can’t take away the word ‘Landmine’ already…”
“No, take it away. You can completely take it out, right! How can you get a cool nickna when you’re fussing over things like this-“
“How about I call you ‘Jiraiya’ from now on?” [Note: The joke is from the word Jirai, which ans landmines.]
“I didn’t expect this to be so aweso after a change! Thanks!”
Amano lowered his head and thanked . This boy is really easy to convince. While I don’t know what he’s thinking, but in my head, that na isn’t from that Jiraiya from Naruto. Instead, he’s like a landmine (jirai) that always sses his teammates up. …Ay, I don't need to bring that up.
Anyway, as long as I praise him like that, the click rate of this video will be okay-
“By the way, Kiriya- No, Tora. I was wondering since then, what’s with this…vertical microphone in front of on the table?”
“Ughh!”
He finally found out. I cleared my throat as I attempted to explain.
“Ah, that’s just for to chat with my friends.”
“I see. But it’s kind of blocking . Can you move that away from for a bit-“
When he reached his hand out to the mic, I grabbed his hand forcefully and glared at him.
“You can’t do that!”
“Ehh! W-Why? Right now, we have no reason to place it here…”
“I made a promise with my dead grandma! She wants to never move the mic!”
“How did you even make that promise!? I can’t imagine the process at all!”
“Please, I beg you! Please just let the mic be!”
“R-Really. …I got it. I-I feel a bit sorry.”
Amano freaked out as he let go of the mic. Just as we’re tossing each other around, the ga introduction on the TV screen is already finished. Then, the cara switched to the first boss fight of the story. In front of the player with full knight armor, a giant monster blocks the way far ahead. The battle will initiate as soon as you get close to it.
“…………”
Amano gulped and started controlling his character.
“…………”
Firstly, Amano tried pressing the attack, move, and defend button to confirm it’s working.
“…………”
After he’s done, he sighed and faced the boss again…
“…………”
He charged forward without saying anything-
“Eh, say sothing, Jiraiya! You want to ss up the show!?”
“What?”
I complained. It made Amano stopped when he’s about to enter the battle and looked back at .
I yelled my request out.
“Why are you playing the ga seriously!? Are you braindead!?”
“Never before have I been this confused as to why I’m getting scolded!”
“Say sothing! Add so casual and humorous chatting, Jiraiya!”
“That’s a sudden and ridiculous request! Eh, I can’t do that! Not to ntion usually, how can I say sothing funny when I’m focusing on the ga!”
“But you can only be famous in this industry after you overco that!”
“Which industry are we talking about!? E-Even if you say that, I’m just here for a demo…”
Amano scratched his head. Hmm, since I claid that I’m just asking him to try out a ga, it’s too much for him to be all worked up and talk. If that’s the case…
“I understand. You don’t need to say anything funny. However, can you at least give so feedback, Jiraiya? Think about it, for people that recomnd their favorite gas to others, they will be curious about your reaction…”
“I-I see, you’re right. W-Well, perhaps that’s my bad. I got it. I’ll try to pay attention and act naturally like usual.”
“Very well.”
Phew, I guess I can feel relieved for now. In reality, I’m not expecting him to joke around. Instead, I’m hoping for so new and exciting reactions. I won’t beg for more as long as I can achieve that…
So, back to the ga. Amano started rechecking the controls. Then, he followed my instructions and said how he sincerely feels about the ga.
“I feel like this ga’s animation is stiffer than I’ve imagined, and the actual graphics aren’t that good too. I more or less saw the limit of the developer from things like this.”
“Hey, can you not suddenly leave a negative review!? The company will be mad! That’s not good for their hearts!”
“Eh? But you asked for honest feedback…”
“About that, …you can just say what you feel with an ‘adult’s’ mindset!”
“An adult’s mindset! W-What a refined choice of words!”
“Think about it. I’ll feel bad when soone doesn’t like the ga that I recomnded! So, that’s how it goes, get it?”
“I-I guess so. Sorry, I’m being a nervous wack today, and I didn’t think everything through. I understand. I-I’ll give honest reactions with an adult’s mindset!”
“A-Alright, even though I feel like it’s kind of weird to announce that so loudly, …whatever.”
So, Amano started playing the ga.
We finally entered the plot of the first boss fight. After the enemy monster woke up, the video where its enormous body slowly climbs up appeared.
To that, Amano mumbled throbbingly.
“Ohh, …the enemy feels pretty heavy. Being shocked by a strong foe in RPGs is an excellent experience…”
What a great comnt designed for live streams! I’m feeling pretty smug about choosing the correct guy for this, as I answered.
“Actually, this boss is really tough. You will die after 2 hits. The story will continue even after you lost, and it’s more like a must-fail plot fight. However, the stuff you need to do is pretty simple. You can still win if you’re careful. …Yep, this boss fight is well-designed.”
“Oh, then I’ll have to try my best and beat it!”
“Sure. It would be amazing if you beat it on the first try.”
After I answered, I observed his fight while a mischievous smile.
(Okay, all I have to do is to watch him getting obliterated now. …Please give an exciting and unwilling-to-admit-defeat reaction, Keita Amano!)
I paid attention to the screen with hopeful eyes. Logically, he kept his distance from the enemy at first. Then, with the boss at the center, he went around clockwise as he observed its attacks. After a while of experintation, when the enemy missed its attack and had an opening, he took a big swing on the boss’s leg with a blade. He managed to escape.
“Uwah, I barely hurt him. I have to be more aggressive…”
Amano said that as he started stabbing when he got small chances. In the end…
“Ouch!”
He was hit painfully. The HP bar of the protagonist lost a considerable chunk. In this stage, there’s no way to regen. It’ll be over if he takes another hit.
(Well, it’s almost ti…)
To face Amano’s eventual defeat, I sat upright on the cushion. As for Amano, he considered the struggle carefully. So, he slowly chipped away the boss’s HP and dragged this out into a 10-minute sitzkrieg.
So, after a mundane and slow battle…
He finally…finally-
“…Ah.”
-He brilliantly defeated the boss.
…………
Amano looked at with an “I won, right?” face.
As for , …when I tolerated his glare-
I yelled all of my exploding emotions out.
“WHY DID YOU WIN!?”
“Eh! I-I’m not supposed to win!? You’re not praising !?”
“Of course not! Your impression is ‘the innocent sucker gar that’s loved because of his clumsiness despite the love for gaming!’ How did you break that on the first try!?”
“F-First try? I don’t understand what you’re saying. …Uh, usually, I’m a clumsy person. …However, for so reason, I sohow made it out alive successfully…”
“Why must you not ss it up at this ti!? You suck!”
“I beat the level miraculously, and yet I suck!? Explain that!”
Amano scread out of utter anger. Indeed, n-normally, I should praise him for beating the boss in the first attempt. …However, I didn’t expect that from this boy!
(Ay, b-but I guess I can still get so exciting and moving clips out with the power of editing…)
So, I changed my mood and paid attention to the ga screen once again.
After a short cutscene, the character creation screen showed up. This is where the live strear can get creative and express himself. You can beco lovable if you make weird designs that attract the audience’s complains-
“Uh, I’ll just choose the default appearance since it’s troubleso.”
“That’s actually quite creative!”
He ignored that part even though the ga allows you to modify the character in depth. That’s the opposite kind of refreshing. Well, I guess it’s because Amano just treated this as a demo. Hence, it’s reasonable for him to not focus on the character…
After ending the character creation screen in 3 seconds, the main story is finally beginning. He followed the trail and explored the old city for a while. Then, he encountered the first enemies. I spoke up to him.
“This will be easy when you won the boss fight just then.”
“Yeah, I won’t lose to pawns like this no matter what. …Ouch! Ah, this guy’s so cheap. …Uwah, crap, no! That was close! Eh, t-take this!”
Although he took near-fatal damage, he barely managed to kill a pawn with an unhonorable thod.
…………
…He suddenly fell into a tough fight while not dying dramatically. Also, he keeps taking massive damage from simple control miscalculations. His gaming style can really stress the audience out.
I glanced at Amano. He stared at the corpse of the enemy on the screen and mumbled smugly.
“…You still didn’t manage to finish off. Heh, this enemy isn’t that powerful.”
“CREATIVE!”
I can’t help but yell. Jeez, what’s wrong with this boy? Is he this unwilling to admit defeat? I don’t know whether he’s underestimating or overestimating himself. This is so disgustingly fantastic. Right now, I can already predict the video will be filled with comnts like “that’s new” or “it’s kind of positive when he’s this stubborn.”
So, the reactions that he made while playing, I guess it’s within my expectation in a sense. …At the sa ti, I’m constantly surprised.
Moreover, I asked Amano a couple questions during the break between gas. It wasn’t until then that I realized that he has a little brother that doesn't really care about him. Also, he watches him play video gas for a long ti ago. In the end, this “unwilling to admit defeat on the mouth gaming style” seems to be naturally cultivated. Well, that’s why I can sense his spirit of entertainnt from what he says alone.
So, around 40 minutes later, when the adventure is over, he put the controller on the table.
“Phew, thanks for letting try this, Tora. I had a good ti.”
“Eh? R-Really, you’re done already?”
I turned off the recording as I asked. Amano replied with a charming smile.
“Yes! I enjoyed it! Moreover, it’s ti for to go ho.”
“Ah, …right.”
Looking at the clock, it’s already past 6 PM. It would be an awkward ti to keep a high school student here.
Just as he’s enjoying the canned coffee that was barely touched, I threw another question again.
“Uh, …well, Amano.”
“Hmm? Hey, you don’t need to call Jiraiya anymore?”
“Eh? R-Right, think about it, …I can just call you that while we’re playing, right?”
“Oh, I see. I got it. Uh, Kiriya-san, so what are you asking?”
“Uh, …did you have fun today?”
Amano froze for a mont at my subtle question. Then, he answered with a smile.
“Of course! I’m excited! I really appreciated you for inviting here! Even though getting asked by a weird uni student on the first contact ‘Do you want to try out so gas in my house? …Hehe…’ is quite shocking.”
“Ha, …haha…”
You little prick.
“However, when we actually played together, I feel like Kiriya-san is a kind person. Thanks to that, I’m so excited that I forgot about the ti.”
“Really? That’s great…”
I rubbed my neck as I answered. …After that, I tried to continue.
“Uh, …if that’s the case, let ask you this. Uh, …next ti, do you want to co to my house again? I should say, do you want to visit here once in a while, Amano?”
“Eh?”
Amano got startled as he stopped sipping the coffee.
(Hmm, …w-was that invitation unnatural?)
I have to continue this series of videos. Therefore, he has to co here often, no matter what. However, this ti, I invited him in the na of “trying the ga out.” So, I have to think of sothing else if I want to et him again.
When the scene is suspended in silence, my restlessness caused my eyes to float around. …So, when Amano finished the entire can of coffee, he said a “thanks for your coffee” and put it on the table.
After that, he looked at once again…and showed a very gentle smile.
“I got it.”
“…What?”
I blinked at his baffling reaction. During this ti, Amano ignored and continued seriously.
“It’s really fun to chat and play gas with other people.”
“Eh? Y-Yeah, y-you’re right. So…”
“Yes. That’s a very precious ti for ‘loners’ like us.”
“…Huh?”
What did this guy just say? For loners like us? Hmm, …what does he an by “us”-
“I got it, Kiriya-san. Even though recently, a lot of stuff happened to my friends and , I’m still a loner, after all. As a part of the sa group, I’m willing to help you!”
“N-No, Amano? Well, I’m not a loner…”
“It’s okay, please don’t start explaining everything, Kiriya-san. I get it. Right, as loners, I sincerely understand. It’s upsetting to accept this fact, right…”
“Uh, I already told you that I’m not a lon-“
I almost continued explaining, but I changed my mind and stopped.
(Although I don’t like being treated as a loner, …if he doesn’t think I’m one, will he still co to play gas with out of sympathy? If that’s the case…)
I clenched my fist tightly. …Although I’m trembling from anger, I still managed to muster a smile and answered him.
“T-Thanks, Amano. It would be great if you can play with a…loner like .”
“Alright, I understand! If that’s the case, I’ll try my best to free up so ti for my lonely Kiriya-san! After all, we’re both loners!”
Douchebag.
“O-Okay, thank you. …R-Right, please don’t tell the others that you’re coming here to play with …”
I would be in big trouble if soone leaked the secret recording to him. Luckily, he said that he rarely watched gaming live streams recently. I only need to pay attention to the people around him…
So, he quickly accepted with a smile.
“Alright, I get it! I won’t tell anyone that you’re a loner!”
“Huh! T-Thanks…”
You sll.
My face is twitching from anger. However, I still exchanged my contact with Amano. Then, Amano looked at the clock. He mumbled “crap” as he hastily took his bags and walked towards the door.
I chased after him. He quickly shoved his feet into the shoes and told this.
“Uh, w-well, I’m free in the evening as long as there’s no Hobby Club eting on that day. Please invite on those days.”
“Hobby Club? Well, even though I don’t really understand, I got you. Well, I’ll contact you when there’s a chance. If it’s possible, I hope that we can et each other once a week. It’ll be great even if we only play for just an hour.”
Well, that’s in terms of the uploading frequency of the videos.
“I get it! Yeah! It’s really lonely when you have no one to talk to for a week!”
I’ll kill you.
Although I thought about that, I still bid farewell to him with a smile plastered on my face.
He got on his shoes and turned back to . Then, he lowered his head deeply and said goodbye to once again.
“Well, sorry for the intrusion. I really had fun today.”
“R-Really?”
He’s quite a well-mannered person in this aspect. …I can’t deal with it. Also, while I’m not a loner, but co to think of it. Besides my neighbor Ao, …perhaps I really didn’t bring anyone into this room and talked to them. This is my first ti to have a friend in live streaming.
“Well, I’ll see you next ti.”
“Oh, see you, Keita Amano.”
I waved and watched his back. When the door is closed, I leaned on the corridor wall and mumbled with a sigh.
“…Although I’m unwilling to admit this, …today’s gaming experience is enjoyable…”
“…Keita Amano, right…?”
Honestly, I despised him today. However, I did expect that he’ll beco quite an important person in my heart later-
< Ding! >
-My heart skipped a beat from the sudden doorbell. Did Keita Amano leave sothing here? I answered with a “coming” as I got on my sandals and opened the door.
In the end, that person is…
“What? Ao, it’s you.”
“That’s impolite for welcoming a guest, Ayumu-san.”
Ao Saika, she looks quite pissed.
She stopped from closing the door with her foot. Then, the girl crossed her arms and questioned with a solemn face.
“…Who was the one that just left?”
“Eh? What just then…? Ah, you an Keita Amano?”
“Keita Amano. …I see. He’s indeed a gentleman in high school.”
“So, what’s wrong? What’s the problem with that-“
“Big problem!”
Suddenly, Ao took a step closer. I freaked out at her montum and took a step back into the room. The door closed behind Ao. …In the cramped space of the entrance, Ao is intimidating at a distance where we can practically stick together.
I can’t help but look away and answered her.
“W-What’s wrong, Ao? To be clear, Keita Amano is just my partner for live streaming. Didn’t I tell you that I was looking for a partner before?”
“A partner for live streaming? This ans that…he will visit this room quite often, right?”
“Y-Yeah, I guess so. I made a promise, after all.”
“W-What’s wrong with this person…? Why are you thinking so shallowly every ti…!?”
Ao glared at with a sincerely dumbfounded look. I got angry and retorted.
“What the hell is wrong with you? Ao, what was the issue that you were trying to bring up since then?”
“You’re still asking that…!? L-Listen, Ayumu-san, I’ll just ask one thing here. Did you…properly explain to that boy?”
“Hmm? Why are you suddenly bringing this up? What do I need to explain to him?”
So, after Ao took a huge sigh-
She glared at fiercely again. Then, …she said this.
“Ayumu-san, I’m asking…did you tell him that you’re actually a girl!”
“…Ah.”
I can’t help but let out a gasp in shock. Co to think of it, I did forget to tell him that.
Ao put her hand on her forehead and hmphed sulkily to my reaction.
“Why are you always like this…”
“What’s wrong, Ao? That isn’t a big problem, right?”
“Big problem!”
Ao yelled at the top of her lungs again, …my ears can’t take it. Yep, in contrast to my deep voice, a normal young girl’s voice is indeed really sharp.
“Indeed, you’re tall, your voice is deep, you cut your hair short, and you’re so handso that ordinary guys can never hope to match you. Honestly, even I’m always attracted to you too.”
“I-It’s quite embarrassing to say all that.”
I scratched my head. Ao continued.
“However, at the sa ti, your beautiful face can be regarded as a top-tier girl as well! Are you even aware of that part?”
“Oh, I’ll text my parents and thank them for this afterward.”
“I’m not talking about that! In other words, the current situation is that…a beautiful uni student just brought a high school boy into her one-person apartnt! What the hell were you thinking!?”
“What I’m thinking? …I’m thinking about gas and live streams.”
“I guess so! A blockhead like you will only think about those things!”
Ao wrapped her arms around her head frustratedly at this point. …I still don’t really understand this neighbor of mine.
I sighed and told her.
“What’s wrong? I’m live streaming under the impression of a guy. So, Keita Amano treating as one has no issues at all. That’s just right for . Moreover, if that’s what he believes in, those indecent situations feared by you won’t happen. It’s perfect, right?”
However, Ao sighed dumbfoundedly at what I said. Then, she turned back and opened the door before leaving my room without saying a single word.
Just as I’m looking at her back dazedly, she prepared to close my door directly. …But she stopped in the middle. “For example…” She mumbled to .
“I’m saying, for example, what will you do if that Amano boy has a girlfriend? You’re a girl, and yet you keep bringing Amano into your room. …If it got out, this will evolve into sothing more than a rom-com.”
“Eh?”
Ao warned with a serious look.
As for , Ayumu Kiriya-
-I burst into laughter and ignored that completely!
“Hey, hey, hey, is it possible for that suspicious and lonely high school boy Keita Amano to have a girlfriend!? Ao Saika, you really think that can happen? Jeez, a wealthy lady’s imagination can certainly go wild.”
Ao curled up her lips at my reaction.
“…It’s not like I care anyway. Jeez, I won’t care about you no matter what happens afterward, Ayumu-san!”
After she said that, the girl banged my door close impatiently and returned to her apartnt.
As for , who was left alone, …I smiled bitterly at Ao’s ridiculous warning as I mumbled.
“You’re saying that I’ll get into a rom-com situation with a boy like Keita Amano. Hmph! That’s impossible.”
I shrugged alone.
Then, to change into my ho clothes, I took off my jeans and t-shirt before throwing them around. I walked back into the living room with my underwear on only.
< Ti until Keita Amano’s girlfriend enters Ayumu Kiriya’s apartnt: 6 months >
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