Loli Vtuber SS 17

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SS 17. [Becoming A Vtuber For 0 Yen ~ Conclusion]

I look at the thumbnail of the VTuber called Kawaii Kei. 

It seems that this person has also debuted and is active in a way similar to me.

"Rather than overly high-level thumbnails, something like this might be more in line with the theory and easier to understand. Well... regardless of the sense, that is. For example, something like this..."

"Or even something like this..."

"At the very least, I think I could create something like this pretty quickly."

"Is that so?"

"Specifically..."

Mai-san summarizes the key points for me. 

They go as follows...

Since VTubers rely on their face, make sure to have a clear close-up of the head.

Use large, attention-grabbing text for the headline and add outlines or shadows to improve readability.

Avoid placing small text or critical information in the bottom right corner, because that's where the video duration is displayed.

"Something like that?"

"Wow, there are quite a few requirements for a thumbnail, aren't there?"

"Regarding thumbnail design, these are just examples."

However, as I try to create one while being guided, it's quite easy to make something like this.

Wait, does that mean...

"Now, all that's left is to set up the livestream with this thumbnail."

"........!"

The moment was getting closer.

I go to the MyTube Studio page and start setting up the livestream.

"Decide on the title, write the description... Oh, and..."

"Ah, for the child-friendly setting, it's better to choose no. It's different from age restriction. That way, it won't be as easily shown to adult viewers."

"I see."

"And maybe it's a good idea to enable DVR as well."

"DVR?"

"It's about allowing viewers to watch a replay of the livestream. It's good to have it in case there's an accident. But in the beginning, it might be better to have it enabled so that new viewers can easily catch up."

And finally, the last page.

All that's left is to set the schedule for starting the livestream.

"Preparations... are all done."

"Yeah. Now all that's left is to start the livestream."

My heart was pounding.

I asked Mai-san, trying to hide my nervousness.

"Um... are there any points to be careful of during the livestream?"

"Hmm... at first, it might be good to dual-monitor your livestream to check if the audio is okay. Also, when you're ending the livestream, make sure it's properly ended, and for added safety, you might want to close OVS too."

"Any other things to note from what we've done so far?"

"If there's a problem, restart. Most issues can be solved that way. Also, make sure to keep your software and OS up to date, especially before working. Ilyana-chan started from scratch this time, so it was fine."

"Okay, anything else?"

"Well... what are you running away from, Ilyana-chan?"

"Wha...?"

"Only you can press the start button. Nobody's forcing you. And you can never escape from yourself. Besides... that time when you can press the start button is drawing near."

My thoughts were seen through, and I lowered my head.

It was embarrassing to be caught feeling nervous.

"And besides... at first, you might have zero viewers anyway!"

"Even though I've prepared so much!?"

"Well, you know... someone kind enough to come and listen to someone else's 'inner monologue' is a precious thing. So, if even one person comes to listen..."

I'm taken aback.

It's not about the quantity. 

Viewers aren't just numbers. 

Each one is a human being.

"It's the same with videos, and everything else. Having many people watch is important. But even more than that, if you can make even one person say, 'That was interesting,' about what you've created, that's when value is born in what you've made."

"I... I see."

"Still, I hesitated a little. Mai-san gently nudged me from behind.

"On the contrary, if you don't put your work out into the world, it will remain dead. So, gather your courage. Take a step forward. Breathe life into 'Ilyana.'"

"...............Yes!"

I had made up my mind as well. 

Mai-san stepped back, no longer providing support.

"With this, I've taught you the ABCs of being a VTuber. From here on, it's up to you. So, what kind of livestream do you want? Who do you want to be as a VTuber?"

-- What kind of VTuber do you want to become?

I could answer that question without hesitation. 

It was something I had already decided.

"A VTuber like Iroha-sama!"

"I see."

Mai-san smiled.

In my mind, I saw that moment in the classroom when I helped a struggling foreigner. 

I wanted to become a VTuber who could reach out to people in need, just like that.

I wanted to be a VTuber who could connect people.

I set the schedule for the livestream.

And a few hours later, I pressed the Start Streaming button in OVS.

"'Dobroho Ranko!'"

At that moment, a VTuber named Ilyena was born into the world.

***

Several months later.

I had enrolled in a middle school in Japan.

And the subscriber count for the Ilyena channel was gradually increasing.

She's a bilingual VTuber fluent in Ukrainian and Japanese, and an active junior high school student. 

Those attributes resonated well.

It was on a certain day that something happened.

My smartphone vibrated. The caller ID was...

<I, Iroha-amaaaa!>

Wh-why the sudden call!?

Since we exchanged contact information at the graduation ceremony, this was the first time something like this had happened.

With trembling hands, I pressed the Answer button.

My voice, naturally, flipped.

<H-hello!?>

<Oh, hey! Long time no talk. I came across a recommended VTuber and thought I'd let you know! Their name is... Ilyena. Have you heard of her?>

<!?!?!?>

Little did I know, months later, I would be told something like, "Could you help save the world?".

At that moment, I had no idea.