Ch.72 Gaming Stream "To Understand a Woman's Heart" ②
The last game was not very suitable for emulation. It's fine if you looked at it as a silly game though. After that stream, I received sever
The last game was not very suitable for emulation.
It's fine if you looked at it as a silly game though.
After that stream, I received several comments from senpais and listeners who are fans of otome games saying, "Please don't use that game as your standard."
So this time, I'm asking my listeners for their recommendations for otome games.
On top of that, I also asked a senpai who is a master of otome games, to select the most exquisite pieces.
"So this is a revenge match!"
: Well, I understand your feeling.
: The devs had the audacity to insist that it's an otome game
: It was definitely the right move to do it on stream Though.
: Visual Novels tend to be boring. I guess it was a good thing that there were always things to point out.
: But this one is a god game, so there shouldn't be any problem.
: HouKoi is good.
"Hmm. The otome game we're playing today is "After School, I'll Fall in Love with You," or HouKoi for short. It's Rei-senpai's no.1 recommended otome game."
(TL Note : the title in JP is "Houkago, Anata o Koi ni suru")
: Oh, it's that otome game fanatic Kuguina!
: Kuguina is trustworthy.
: She's a Visual Novel streamer afterall.
: Rei "Do you have enough tissues stored?"
: There she is
: Kuguina is also watching.
"ーYou're getting ahead of yourself, purebreed."
I refrained from calling her a mongrel.
ー Kugui Rei-senpai.
She is one of the veterans of Prisma Ark, has the appearance of an intelligent, black-haired beauty who wears glasses and works as a librarian.
The main contents she's streaming are Visual Novels.
She also pays close attention to her mic, and her stream in which she reads sentences in a calm tone are said to be perfect for helping you sleep.
"And Ouka will also be in the stream this time."
I said, pointing towards Ouka, who was sitting next to me.
"Why am I here..."
"Well, if it's just me, you see... I might not be able to evaluate it from a girl's perspective."
Even so, I am still a former man.
Although I've been spending more time as a woman than as a man, my sensibilities are still more masculine.
So, if, by some chance, I can't get into the conversation and end up just making fun of them, it would be terrible.
That would be fine if it was a silly game like last time, but this time it seems to be more story-focused.
I wouldn't go so far as to say that doing it in the same vein would cause chaos, but it would undoubtedly leave a bad taste in the mouth of a very small number of listeners.
To avoid that, I need to understand the worldview properly and react in a way that reflects empathy.
That's why Ouka is here.
It's definitely easier to invite someone to collab with if you live in the same house. That definitely helps.
: Oh, Sakutan!
: It's been a while since you two had a proper collab.
: Now that you mention it, you're right. I didn't feel that way at all because of Alfura and Sakufura.
: Alfura...? Sakufura...?
: It's a modified version of "Shinfura". You know, there have been a few times when one of them has come into the room while the other is streaming, right?
(TL Note : You know when a vtuber's family members, mostly parents, coming in while they stream? In Japan, they have a term for it, that is "Shinfura" Or "Parents' Flag" In English)
: I see, that's what you mean.
: Sakutan is smiling.
"Huh?! I'm not smiling! My face ith stone cold!"
"Ith"
: Ith
: Ith
: Ith
"S-shut up!"
Ignoring Ouka, whose face was bright red from anger, I returned my focus to the game.
"Oh, good. This opening is a proper one."
As the title suggests, the main setting seems to be after school.
It all started with the scenery turning dark at dusk.
The five targets appear amidst a gentle melody that seems to bring the day to a close.
A prince-like transfer student who serves as the center of the cover.
An intelligent student council president who wears glasses.
A slim and handsome guy, yet a lone wolf with a glaring gaze who gets into fights with delinquents.
A childhood friend with a doggy-like personality who seems a little unreliable.
An innocent kouhai with a friendly smile.
"So these are the targets. Who do you think looks good at first glance, Ouka?"
"Someone who is reliable, has financial means, and will support me with all his might."
"I wasn't looking for any real opinions."
: Go out into society please.
: A woman who is not suitable for anything other than being a Vtuber
: The only option is the prince
: Huh? Don't you mean the lone wolf?
: There are certain nutrients that you can only get from a childhood friend!
"Anyway, who do you think looks good, Aria?"
"Lone Wolf-kun. I like male characters who are good looking and have slightly longer hair."
It's even better if they have long, narrow eyes.
On the other hand, my opinion on the gentle type is at the level of "I don't really care..."
"Hmm..."
"Hehe, there's no need to be so jealous. I like you much more."
Well, we're only talking about the looks afterall.
"I'm not jealous, I'm really not?!"
"Yes, yes, good gurl, good girl~"
"Don't treat me like a kid!"
She's really a girl worth teasing.
: Ah... (sound of melting)
: teetee. And with that, the Yuri Pigs are turning into sweet and sour pork.
: I think so too.
: Go! Do it! Push her down! Kiss her!
: The yuri relationship between these two is really popular huh.
: they're living under the same roof. There's a lot of things you can imagine.
: In every doujinshi, Saku-tan is being pushed down without seeming too opposed. She's such a weakling.
The story begins.
Apparently the main character is a downer type.
As the sky turns dusk in the classroom, the protagonist is resting her chin on her hand in her seat and delivering a cold monologue.
"No, isn't she nust getting carried away with her cold monologue?"
Every words she spoke is giving me a second hand embarrassment.
: This is good.
: The protagonist is seriously cute
: A pet animal who thinks she is cool
: I ended up liking the protagonist more than the love target.
: Once the target realizes this misconception, they'll get sucked deeper and deeper into the swamp.
Apparently, the protagonist is also well-liked by players.
"You can have high expectations for a work in which the main character is very likable."
I'm the type of person who looks for my protagonist to have some kind of compelling personality or be perfect, so the stereotypical good guy isn't really my style.
I want them to speak and act appropriately in each situation.
What I hate most is when a communication error leads to a serious situation.
It's clear that the author wants to take the story to a serious scene.
Just as the protagonist's monologue ends, her childhood friend arrives.
We set our way home with the slightly timid young man, who I can't help but feel is a bit plain compared to the other targets.
The childhood friend is open about his feelings for the protagonist, but the protagonist is completely oblivious.
"Pathetic."
"As expected, childhood friend is always the loser..."
: Haa, take back loser word...!
: You shortened your sentence too much, I can't understand what you're saying
"Childhood friends, huh? Do you have any like that, Ouka?"
"If I had one I wouldn't have turned out like this. Why are you asking?"
"...If you had a caring childhood friend, things would probably be even worse."
"What do you mean?!"
After that, the protagonist will meet the targets one by one...
Prince
"Sorry, but I'm sick of women like you."
Student Council President
"ーHuh, you don't know that? Tch, why are there so many monkeys at this school?"
Lone Wolf
"Don't talk to me so casually."
Kouhai
"What? Senpai, you can't even do that!?"
"What's so attractive about these guys...?"
Ehh, I get stressed out just playing normally.
Do girls really get excited about things like this?
Yeah, that's how it was at first
There's a reason for that attitude.
: For now, I want you to do your best to conquer someone. Your evaluation will change.
: This is great. It's cathartic to see things change so much from here!
: Kukui Rei "The best part of otome games is manipulating these arrogant people."
Excuse me, otome game maniac?