Ch.7 I Decided to Become One

A few days later.

By this time, Shin-nii and Kaede had gone back to their home and the New Year atmosphere had settled down.

Ding dong! I heard the intercom ring and got out of the kotatsu.

"Dress up properly first"

"Aight"

I put on the red cardigan that was lying nearby over my nightgown and head to the front door, rubbing her arms as I feel cold.

I took a breath before opening the door and put on a fake smile.

"Yes, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"No problem, it's a delive…ry..."

The delivery man stuttered slightly as he looked at me.

He was carrying a large cardboard box.

"Thank you. I appreciate your hard work."

"...Ah, no, thank you very much for your kindness! Umm, please sign this."

"Okay”

I quickly grabbed the ballpoint pen that was handed to me and began writing quickly.

All the while, I noticed his eyes flicking back and forth between my face and my slightly exposed white thighs.

Well, so what?

"It's done."

"Th- thank you."

I returned the ballpoint pen and received the cardboard box in return.

The heavy sensation made me let out a small noise.

"Um, are you okay?"

"Yes, don't worry. Thank you for your concern."

I smiled back at him, and the delivery man's face went bright red.

“Th- the- then, excuse me! Hope to see you again!"

With that, the delivery man turned around and ran away.

I should be the one saying that last line.

Finally, he glanced back at me, so I gave him a slight bow.

It's really fun to interact with a guy in a pure and innocent mode.

"Wi- wicked woman..."

I turned around and saw Sakura standing near the stairs.

She must have seen our conversation when I was coming down from the second floor. She was taken aback by my innocent mode.

"Well, it's normal to treat guest with respect, isn't it?"

Of course, if I intentionally let them touch my hand, that would be a no-no.

As soon as Sakura noticed the cardboard box I was holding, she came running over to me.

"Um"

Then she went around to my other side of the cardboard box and helped me carrying it.

"Thanks"

Sakura shook her head bashfully.

“…Is this a VR machine?”

"And computers. Sakura's mom sure is amazing. She can just buy the ultra high-end one without batting an eye"

"...Isn't it Aria who made that request?"

"Well, that's true. But it's okay. It's mutually beneficial for both of us."

“?”

Sakura posed a question mark at my words.

She wasn't there when it happened afterall

We went upstairs and carried it into my room.

"Thank you so much, Sakura. You helped me out a lot."

"(shaking head)...Well, I'm going to eat now."

With that, Sakura left my room.

...It's ten o'clock though.

Well, that's fine.

Being a streamer is a job where your body clock gets completely messed up.

Hmm? But I'm sure she's still in high school, right? I wonder if she's okay.

"Now then", I thought as I'm taking out the cutter blade and clicking it.

The space had already been prepared. After cutting the tape, the preparations proceeded efficiently.

Then I remembered how I came to acquire this.

"You know, I think Nii-san is probably most suited to be a VTuber."

Why did she invite me to become a Vtuber?

That was the answer.

"Me?"

"Of course. Nii-san, can you tell me your background again?"

“My background is… It's just that I died and was reincarnated in another world, where I worked as an idol and participated in a fight to save humanity… and then I was reincarnated again on Earth, right?”

"Stop talking like that. Anyway, that sounds like a VTuber setting."

"It's true that it's not impossible to be an otherworldly VTuber."

"Actually, I think this is the only profession where Nii-san can tell that story as is"

That is, well, there's some truth to that.

If I were to say something like, "The truth is, I've been reincarnated into another world!! (Waah!)", I'd be sure to be deemed crazy, but as a Vtuber, that could be part of my personality.

"I've always wanted to see a VTuber linked to a story. You know, isn't it exciting when characters from manga, anime, and games become VTubers?"

"Well, the 'setting' of a VTuber is really just a 'setting'. It's like there's no story behind the character. There's almost no in-depth information after the self-introduction."

"Right!?"

So much enthusiasm.

“So you get it! The good thing about Vtubers is the sense of everyday life and relationships you can sense from them!"

"That's why I got stuck in this swamp too!" Mitsuki passionately explains.

Anime tells colorful stories featuring characters with various personalities, but they are self-contained and it is impossible to build communication with the audience.

Naturally, it doesn't feel like they're close to you.

One of the reasons why voice actors have been put in the spotlight is probably because the desire to make people feel closer to the characters by using them as intermediaries.

Vtuber have broken that wall.

The fact that these characters, despite being two-dimensional, could interact with viewers and share values ​​with them was more than enough to get otakus all over the world hooked ー and so on.

“You know so much”

“I made a group myself, afterall!”

Her life looks fun.

I was the type of person who didn't know much about anything.

I'm a little envious and respectful.

"But when I hear actions or comments that ignores their setting, there's a moment when my heart got colder."

"Like their setting is a high school students, but they drink alcohol?"

"That's right. Also when their setting is Isekai, but they talk about their memories of Japan. No, I know that's a bit too much to ask. In the first place, enjoying those kinds of 'discrepancies' could be the best part of Vtubers."

The person inside is a genuine Earthling, after all.

There's no way they can talk about another world.

"I know, but your troublesome side is starting to show it's face. Well, at the beginning it was different, but nowadays their setting is more like an official stance or something"

Mitsuki wore a very heavy, serious look on her face as she nodded. Is it that bad?

"...Everyone have a part in their heart that selfishly held prejudice against other people. I truly believe that all those who go out of their way to comment stuff like that should return to the dust."

“But!” Mitsuki said as her eyes widened.

"Nii-san is different! You're a real reincarnation from another world! And you're TS! It's no exaggeration to say that you're a superior version of a virtual reality girl!"

"So, you asked me if I wanted to become an otherworldly VTuber... No, in this case, I guess it was more like you wanted me to become a VTuber based on my past life."

If it's just an otherworldly Vtuber, I can't really delve deep into the character after all.

What Mitsuki is looking for is a Vtuber with a story, like the characters in anime and manga.

If that's the case, the best solution would be to adopt the me from my previous life.

“That's right! My goal right now is to develop a story that fits the Vtuber's character's setting. I want to flesh out the story that the character had before they became a Vtuber, and express that in manga, novels, and games."

"I see. If that's the case, then my past life is exactly Mitsuki's ideal."

Does that mean that my past life will also be written in the form of a manga or a novel or something?

That's fine, but... it'd be a dead end.

It's a version of Da*'s Great Adventure ending that leaves an even worse aftertaste.

Maybe we should consider giving it a boost.

"And you were also an idol, right? Our group is also into that kind of thing, so basically you've been reincarnated just to become a VTuber."

"What an absurd theory"

But there's a part of me that thinks it's not a bad idea.

When it comes to Vtubers, I've always just watched them and never wanted to become one.

However, as Mitsuki said, the life I have lived has had too strong an affinity with Vtuber.

After all, they can openly talk about impossible things like, "I have memories of my past life" or "I was reincarnated into another world."

This would definitely be impossible unless you were a Vtuber.

Other than that would probably be a straight pathetic crazy character. Ouch, ouch, ouch

Alsoー

[Let's fight together, Aria-chan. Until the very end.]

[Alpheria is an idiot. I have no choice, so I'll join you.]

I also want people to know about the turbulent days I went through.

About the girls who sang and fought alongside me.

Being an idol was fun, and to be honest, I don't have any particular dreams or goals for the future.

The more I think about it, the less of a bad idea it seems.

Also, I also have a debt to Mitsuki and my family (Shin-nii still in consideration).

I wanted to help as much as I could.

"ーUn, I understand. Okay. I'll become a Vtuber too."

"Okay! If that's decided, I'll send you a request for 3D modeling right aー"

"However, there are conditions!"

I spoke up, trying to get the better of Mitsuki, who had her eyes shining as she pulled out her smartphone.

"Conditions?"

"Yes. Of course there are differences in performance depending on the price of a PC, but there are also differences in performance depending on the price of a VR machine, right? I want the ultra-high-end models of both."

"Ultra high-end? I don't really mind if it's only that much."

Wooow.

I'm sure it's at least four or five million, but she just says "only that much".

Eldest son - Lawyer.

Second Son - TS Isekai Reincarnator.

Eldest Daughter - Vtuber and CEO.

What amazing Siblings.

Especially the second son.

The only one who has an incredible flair! Uwoon!

"Do we really need that kind of performance, though? I think it's completely over-specced. When it comes to VR, the software just can't keep up with the evolution of the hardware."

"No problem. If the software isn't up to par, I can just make it myself."

"Huh?" With a goofy look on her face, I gave her a fearless smile.

"Well, look forward to it. I won't let you regret it."

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(TL note: tbh I'm not too sure when translating this chapter. If you found any parts that could be improved, please tell me in the comments, thank you)