[Kaeno Izumi★Star’s Flow @Kainolzumi. 7 minutes ago] I apologize for the disruption caused during yesterday’s broadcast. I will be taking a two-week break for self-reflection.
[Thread Discussing VTuber Kaeno Izumi]
Isn’t it a bit much to cause controversy two days in a row? ᄏᄏ
1 You should have realized from the debut stream when they threw the RP like trash.
But that seems to be their charm.
The model and voice are good, but their content is just community chaos.
So it’s actually interesting ᄏᄏ
- How did Starflow find such an antisocial person?
- Looks like they’ll get flamed and graduate soon.
- 7 But Mei-chan is fun…
- Well, fun is the most important thing for a VTuber.
- So does the past life come up?
35 There are various speculations, but nothing is confirmed.
Some are even speculating if they are a complete newbie.
There was a voice actor with a somewhat similar voice, but the personality is completely different.
The personality and speech style are almost the opposite, so the consensus is that it’s not them.
The voice might be similar, but the differences become quite apparent upon closer listening.
Mysterious, master of controversies, RP trash, and community troublemaker, Starflow’s new big rookie Kaeno Izumi ᄏᄏ
This guy, with a setting as the embodiment of controversy, specializes in community chaos ᄏᄏᄏᄏ
How did someone like this become a VTuber?
But judging by yesterday’s screams, they seem to have talent.
93 But because of those screams, they posted an apology and are taking a two-week break.
Apologizing and taking a two-week break just two days into debut, what the hell? ᄏᄏᄏᄏᄏ
Scary, Mei-chan, master of controversies!
[Virtual YouTuber Minor Gallery] [Title: If This Guy Becomes the Gallery Master, It’s a Huge Upvote ᄏᄏ] [Posted by: ᄋᄋ] Starflow’s second-generation trainee Kaeno Izumi <<< If this guy becomes the gallery master, it’s a huge upvote. I’ll be the first ᄏᄏ [Upvote: 251 / Downvote: 250] ᄋᄋ: Trying to ride on the wave of popularity ᄏᄏ ᄋᄋ: I’ll tap dance until the upvote button breaks ᄋᄋ: I found it really boring Loo: That’s because you… ᄋᄋ: Is the upvote/downvote ratio real? ᄃᄃᄃ
[Title: Don’t Forgive Kaeno Izumi Who Views VTuber RP as Trash] [Posted by: ᄋᄋ] People who say Kaeno Izumi’s trashing of RP is fine because it’s fun are just obsessed with streaming rather than VTubing. They would be fine if someone just showed their face and did a stream without any character concept, saying it’s good enough. It might sound narrow-minded, but maintaining the character concept as the originator did is a core virtue and path of a VTuber. I hope Kaeno Izumi fails miserably. [Upvote: 84 / Downvote: 76] ᄋᄋ: Haven’t seen this template in a while ᄏᄏ ᄋᄋ: Who is the originator? ᄏᄏ OyaBung: If you don’t know who the originator is, why are you on the gallery? NatsuneNanaSe: Deep insight ᄋᄋ: Deep analysis
“Ha ha….”
A dry, hollow laugh escaped my lips.
It’s a case of reaping what you sow, but knowing that didn’t stop my head from feeling numb. The entire VTuber
community worldwide was burning up because of me. My mind was in no condition to function properly.
What was supposed to be a game broadcast to shed the stigma of being a controversy-specialized VTuber only
accelerated that very stigma. Or maybe it wasn’t even a stigma? I don’t know.
-“Guess I really have no talent for broadcasting, huh?”
-The meaningless question vanished into the void.
“Ugh.”
After the TLQ 10-game winning streak broadcast, I lost after falling into a trap right from the first game, and the fact
that the opponent was an alternate account led to me cursing and screaming, all of which was broadcasted through
the microphone.
Well, it was obviously a controversy.
Furthermore, the opponent, “Love’s Flame,” tried to calm the controversy by apologizing and saying it was their
fault, but it was futile. The controversy only intensified, and after discussing with the manager, the decision was
made for a two-week hiatus.
And as a result, the controversy only accelerated further.
“…Maybe I’m being punished.”
After all, the initial motivation was flawed. I never even considered becoming a VTuber until my mom recommended
it, which led me to get the documents and apply because I needed someone to talk to.
Among the five second-generation trainees of Starflow, including me, there were supposedly around 500 applicants.
To think someone like me, who never dreamed of being a VTuber, made it through a 1% chance, rather than someone
who actually aspired to be one.
It’s no surprise that I’m being punished.
“Ugh.”
Most people who are antisocial and introverted have low self-esteem and feel a lot of self-loathing. That is, as the
ultimate antisocial introvert, I feel more self-loathing and lower self-esteem than anyone else.
Right now, honestly, I feel like contacting the manager immediately to ask for graduation…
Ding!
“…Huh?”
A notification sound came from the computer, and when I looked, there was a DM from Miss Code.
And the sender of that DM was:
[Natsune Nanase: Are you okay? If you’re having a hard time, let me know. As a senior, I’ll do my best to help!]
…I’m glad I became a VTuber!
“Why do you seem to be in a good mood?”
“Hehe…”
Although it was a rare dinner with my mom, I couldn’t focus on her words. My brain was currently running wild due
to Nacchan’s personal message.
Self-esteem? Self-loathing?
Those things don’t matter. What matters most is that Nacchan sent me a personal message on Miss Code.
I realized that a single compliment is stronger than a hundred curses.
…I should print out Nacchan’s message, frame it, and hang it in my room.
“I heard you had your debut broadcast the day before yesterday. How was it? Was it okay?”
“Uh, well, it was kind of fun.”
After all, I got a personal message from Nacchan!
…Well, I couldn’t continue the conversation, though.
The only thing I could reply to that kind message was “Thank you.”
But if I get excited and start chatting about it, Nacchan might get annoyed, and I might collapse from excitement.
More than anything, someone like me has no right to casually approach Nacchan. People like me should be satisfied
with staying in the corner, occasionally feeling grateful for the warmth Nacchan sends. After all, admiration is
beautiful precisely because it’s out of reach…
“Hehe.”
“…I’m glad you seem to be enjoying yourself.”
What should I do during the hiatus? Maybe practice TLQ?
So, have you talked to Mei-chan before? [Mei-chan?] [Oh, Izumi-san?]
The characters appearing on my computer screen were my fellow trainees. The avatar on the left was Akabane
Yukari, who had her debut broadcast just before mine, with a Middle Schooler-esque red side tail and gray eyes. The
avatar on the right was Utsumi Ayaka, who had her debut broadcast first among the Starflow second-generation
trainees, with golden bobbed hair and sky-blue eyes, and a warm older sister concept.
It had only been a week since our debut, but somehow, the duo’s collaboration broadcast, which created the “Ayakari” combination, had brought up my story as a topic.
[Hehe. Didn’t I clearly say from the beginning? That person is the strongest among us…]
Certainly, in many ways, they are the strongest ᄏᄏ
Did you expect it to turn out like this? [Yes. The moment I first met and talked with that person, I realized that they
would bring the biggest storm among us.]
- Their setting is being a water spirit and the best at burning things.
- That’s why they’re even more amazing…
Fortunately, my evaluation wasn’t extremely negative. The reason was simple. Most communities considered me a
complete rookie with no “previous life.”
And it was true. In this industry, VTubers with no previous life are quite rare among viewers. In other words, they
temporarily concluded that all my actions during the two days after debut were just rookie mistakes.
Of course, there were still some people causing a ruckus trying to find out my past life.
“…Hmph.”
They can search forever. There’s no way someone like me, who is so afraid of creating a black history that I haven’t
even posted a single word on Neito despite being a member, would have any information.
The Kaino Izumi account is my first-ever activity on Neito. Sites where someone like me can write are only those that
don’t require a fixed ID.
[Well, of course, I’ve met and talked with them.] [After all, they are my fellow trainees.]
As mentioned, I had met both of them, or more precisely, all second-generation trainees, twice: once when the
second generation was confirmed, and once five days before the debut broadcast.
And right before Utsumi’s debut broadcast, we had a chat together on Miss Code.
Although, the only things I said were “Hello” and “Goodbye,” so whether that counts as a conversation is debatable.
My fellow trainees are incredibly lively and sociable, so I couldn’t keep up with their conversations.
They were also truly beautiful.
Why are such people into VTubing, which is the ultimate content for otaku…?
-Of course, I am an amazing beautiful girl too, but due to my social anxiety, it’s an exception. I am qualified.
-So, what’s your impression? [Um, well, an extremely reserved, pure-looking beautiful girl?] [0101.] [Oh, no, I mean,
they’re definitely the most lively mood maker among us!]
When Utsumi almost naturally ruined my RP, Akabane immediately stepped in to stop her. Well, whether that was
meaningful is questionable.
“Hehe.”
More controversy will follow.
But, with the connection to Nacchan now, I shouldn’t struggle too much with this level of controversy!
[Anyway, Izumi-san is also working hard, so please cheer for her!] [Certainly, they have talent. I guarantee it!]
…To think that my fellow trainees, whom I’ve never had a proper conversation with, would cheer for me like this.
Honestly, it made me feel deeply touched.
Receiving such encouragement makes it impossible to stay idle. I must work harder.
My goal is to be a VTuber who can proudly say they’re part of Starflow’s second generation!
…By the way, to think they’re already calling me by my name. Scary…
Thank for the chapter!