<The comment section is exploding, and now I can say… NURUPO!{Error sound}>
<↑Gasp!> {this is retort exchange originated from 2chan… dammit how to explain this}
<↑Your response is too fast>
The time is 7:55 at night.
The total number of viewers who had gathered to watch Nana’s stream exceeded 400,000 before the stream began. The stream itself will officially start at 8:00 pm.
Most of them were curious people who had seen the video of Nana destroying Bari-Bari Health-kun via social networking and review sites or news sites.
Even so, considering that the average number of viewers to Nana’s channel is about 1,000, this current number was certainly off the charts.
<Whoa?>
<It begun? >
<A little early.>
<It’s started…?>
<Nana!>
<Hmm?>
With such a large audience, the streaming screen lit up unexpectedly even before it was time for the show to start.
What was shown on the screen was the girl that everyone was looking for.
She had plain black eyes, and her hair was short and neatly styled. She also wore a black hoodie with the HEROES logo.
Everyone who came to this webcast knew this was [Nana].
Because these hundreds of thousands of viewers are here because they have seen the video of her smashing the machine.
Although.
The Nana they saw apparently looked different from what they imagined.
She was sitting on a large chair with her mouth slightly open and her eyes looking in the direction of the day after tomorrow.
At a glance, one could see that her expression was either blank or absent-minded. It was clear that she didn’t realize the recording had started.
<I’ve never seen such a blank look on her face.>
<There’s not a trace of tension in the air, lol.>
<Cute. lol.>
<Unexpectedly cute ……?>
<She looks spaced out…>
<Nana is too unfocused.>
<I’m pretty sure it’s Rinne’s doing. She’s probably the one who’s controlling the camera. She might be thinking that it’s funny to see her spacing out. lol.>
<I know she’s her best friend, but she’s really doing whatever she wants to do, streaming her sleeping face, taking pictures of her face too, and now showing her stupid expression.>
<Indeed, watching her spacing out for this long make me smile.>
<But we don’t know yet if it really Rinne’s doing.>
<I can hear her giggles.>
<Nana’s skin is as glowing as ever.>
<Her hair is also smooth.>
<It’s too funny that she doesn’t move a muscle.>
<It’s about time someone told them. Lol.>
After two minutes became amusement material for the comment section, Nana finally noticed something.
She furrowed her brow and tilted her head slightly.
“Why are you laughing, Rin-chan?”
“…, I’m not, I’m not laughing.”
“You’re lying. You’re holding back your laughter.”
“It’s just your imagination. There’s no way I did.”
“Mmm, if that’s what you say, Rin-chan.”
<That’s it?>
<*shocked*>
<Don’t give in that quick if you want an explanation.>
<I knew it was Rinne!>
<She really did it.>
<I knew it…>
When Rinne insisted that she had done nothing, Nana stopped pursuing her and began to space out again.
However, she soon realized that something was wrong, and she again looked doubtful.
“What have you been glancing at since a moment ago? Maybe the stream has already started?”
“Yes, of course. It has started.”
“……..ee!”
<This girl is a real jerk, lol.>
<Rinne lol.>
<She’s definitely playing you.>
<uh-uh!>
<They’re playing with us.>
<Stop with the couple comedy.>
<↑ I don’t think that counts as a couple’s comedy.>
<Just a bit prank.>
<Well, it was more comedic than I expected.>
Seeing Nana surprised by Rinne’s teasing, the comments were again lively.
Not many current viewers ever watched Nana’s video when she was interviewed.
If they had seen it, they would have understood that Nana has more normal sensibilities than they thought, but she is seen as a monster who destroyed a punching machine in many viewers’ minds.
That’s why they were surprised at how funny the stream began, and their prejudice about what kind of monster Nana is quickly dissipated.
“Um …… umm …… good afternoon?”
<Hello.>
<It’s good evening here.>
<It’s still morning in my country.>
<It’s just noon for me.>
<It’s funny that the comments are only in Japanese, but there are obviously people from other countries.>
<I see, the translation option for all languages is turned on today.>
<Don’t use the fucking expensive options with so ease.>
“I’ve got plenty of money. Also, your comments cannot be seen by Nana.”
“Rin-chan is helping me with this stream. I was the one who asked for her help today.”
Then Nana giggled. She is certainly in a good mood.
Nana is used to streaming on WLO, but she has only streamed a few times in the real world, so she leaves the settings to Rinne to make sure nothing is out of place.
Therefore, Rinne, who is fully responsible for the operation of the video camera and streaming, can see all comments from viewers, but Nana can only see Rinne operate the tablet device and camera.
She decided to leave what she should answer to Rinne.
By the way, the all-language translation option is the most expensive option on LIVERS as a video posting site.
It is a function that automatically translates the language into the official language of all countries where the video can be viewed in exchange for a hefty fee of 100.000 yen per use.
If you are watching in Japan, all words, including comments, will be displayed in Japanese, and if you are watching in the UK, they will be in English.
Viewers themselves can also choose a translated language that is not an official language, as long as it is a language that is supported by LIVERS.
This is a useful option for companies when streaming worldwide, Rinne has anticipated audiences from various countries, which is why the function is used now.
Rinne also showed herself in front of the camera.
<Rinne is bothered to do that?>
<I don’t like this. Our Rinne should be more arrogant.>
<Where is Rinne who likes to abuse her money power?>
<Is that how she is normally?>
<Oh, I know, this is a fake Rinne.>
“I’m going to start banning the ones that talk shit to me. You guys okay with it, right?”
<Hiieee!>
<It’s real Rinne!>
<This is how it has to be.>
<As expected of Rinne.>
<I’m done for.>
<What’s up with you guys, I mean those guys who always make fun of Rinne…?>
<Sorry.>
<#LuckyMe.>
<I’ve seen people get deleted before they can comment.>
“Well, no need to be concerned with me today. You didn’t come here to see me either.”
They may have never seen Nana, but some have seen Rinne.
Rinne tries to shift the focus of these viewers to Nana, the star of the show.
Seeing this, Nana denied it while shaking her head.
“I think there are many people who want to see you, Rinne.”
“Let’s ban the first person who makes a comment like that.”
“No, you can’t, okay?”
<Nana is so sweet.>
<If only Rinne had a fifth of this kindness.>
<Nana is kind ……?>
<At first glance, yeah, you don’t know the true nature of the bludgeoning Oni girl.>
<She’s someone who can smash a goblin’s head while laughing.>
<A woman who can kill a rabbit with an iron ball from 200 meters away.>
<Oni that indiscriminately overrun the whole battlefield with her kanabou.>
<A demon who dares to punches a poor girl in the face.>
<ee…?>
<I knew it! I knew it! I knew it!>
<Stop manipulating impressions! Lol>
<But… not a single thing that said was a lie.>
“Ufufufu.”
“What’s wrong?”
“Everyone says Nana is sweet.”
“Ehehe, is that so?”
<Don’t tell lies to the streamer, lol.>
<It’s terrible when Rinne acts as intermediate.>
<Too many twists.>
<Well, she’s kinder than Rinne…>
<Rinne is not that strict….>
<She’ll ban you right away.>
<It’s still worse to be the victim.>
“Well, Nana, Let’s get down to business.”
“Sure.”
As the excitement in the comments section accelerates, Rinne quickly move on with their schedule.
Originally, the purpose of today’s stream was to let people get to know [Nana], which is somewhat different from the usual [just chat] session where they will respond to people’s comments.
For Rinne, it’s her job to simplify this event so that Nana would not be overburdened.
In contrast to Rinne, who was surprisingly attentive and supportive of the stream in spite of her teasing, Nana kept her relaxed atmosphere.
It was around 8:00 pm when the stream began, and the number of viewers had already exceeded 450,000, but she remained all smiling and happy.
She is not even a bit nervous about the fact that she is under the gaze of hundreds of thousands of viewers, and that’s because Nana is not aware of this.
For Nana, this stream is just another session of playing with Rinne.
That’s why Nana is in a great mood today.
“Well, once again, thank you for coming today. I’m Nana from the HEROES and VR department. Nice to meet you.”
<Nice to meet you!>
<HEROES, huh.>
<I didn’t know that because I hadn’t seen Rinne on the game side.>
<You [joining through connections], right?
<With her ability, I think if HEROES didn’t get her, she would have easily been accepted somewhere else.>
<Her specs couldn’t be better for a muscle ‘person’.>
<Her muscles don’t show, though.>
<The flesh looks like that of a normal sports girl.>
<Too slender?>
<More like flat.>
<Stop it lololol.>
<Well, she’s got the body of a child.>
<(confused) Can’t they erase the flat-chested related comment? >
“I’ve seen your questions before this event started, and I’ll pick a few and answer them. As you can see in my background, we’re in a gym. We are doing it here because it fits the content. Sorry in advance, because I will not reply to your comment right away.”
<I see.>
<Better than being careless.>
<Here’s hoping for this to go smoothly.>
<It’s okay.>
<I can see the markings here and there. Isn’t this the private gym in Rinne’s apartment building?>
<↑Something that she had but never uses? >
“I’ll read the questions then. The first one is this.”
[Please give us as much of your profile as you can answer. Height and weight if possible.]
“I’m Nana, 21 years old. As you can see, I’m a female, my birthday is July 7, my height is 155, and I weigh about 42 kilos right now.”
<So light.>
<Is the weight proportionate with the appearance?>
<I’m surprised you could tell us that so easily.>
<You’re lying about being 21… You look like a middle or high school student.>
<↑Rinne and her are the same age, so there’s no doubt about it.>
<You’re not so young as you look.>
Rinne, who had been paying attention to the comments, did not see Nana actually tearing the shaft, but the viewers in front of the screen captured the moment well.
She lifted one of the shafts from the ground, held it near the middle with both hands, and twisted it inward with a quickly.
After a very natural motion that did not seem to require any effort, the metal rod gives up all too easily.
Nana looked at it, tilted her head, folded it back the other way, and finally tore the shaft, shredding its brittle center.
The whole operation took less than two seconds. It all happened in the blink of an eye.
“Fufufu, you’re stronger than before…”
While everyone in the room, including Rinne, was donned in awe, Nana had a very happy expression on her face.