The Famous Streamer Known for Being Cold to Male Fans is Actually My Fiancée...
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00:00My name's Hiro Watanabe, a 19-year-old guy with no job who's a total idol nerd and an introverted personality.
00:09I've been aimlessly drifting through life, obsessing over idols since long before.
00:14But hey, even a guy like me has something to look forward to.
00:18You want me to wink at you?
00:21Like, are you serious? What now, you want me to insult you?
00:25Jeez, you're seriously creepy!
00:29Oh, she's on fire today!
00:32Watching the streams of Maya, a sharp-tongued, flashy idol streamer on the streaming app Tokinana.
00:39With her blunt remarks and cuteness, she's blowing up in popularity right now.
00:44Alright, that's it for today. Now to go to bed like ASAP!
00:49Ah, it's over. Here she comes.
00:53Hiro, I'm done!
00:56Here we go.
00:57Yeah, coming!
00:59Good job today, like...
01:01I'm tired.
01:03Hey, Hiro, give me a shoulder massage.
01:07What? I'm not your manager, you know.
01:10But we're childhood friends, so you're kinda like my manager, right?
01:14Yeah, so that sharp-tongued streamer, Maya from earlier?
01:18She's my childhood friend who happens to live right next door.
01:22We've been tight since we were kids, like practically family.
01:26But why is Maya doing streams and hanging out in my room?
01:30Well, that goes back to about a year after we both graduated from high school.
01:36Unlike me, who didn't have any motivation and ended up as a jobless guy, Maya had her reasons.
01:42She has three younger sisters who are quite a bit younger than her,
01:46and she wanted to take care of them until her parents' work situation settled down.
01:51I wish there was a job where I could have flexible hours and earn some pocket money.
01:57Hmm...
01:59Hey, Maya!
02:01I spilled juice!
02:03Read me this book.
02:05I wanna eat a snack.
02:07Hey, guys!
02:09Uh, she's mad again.
02:11But Maya's so charming, even when she's angry.
02:14Oh! Maya, you should become a streamer!
02:18Huh?
02:19You have the flexibility of time, and you can make some money from tips, right?
02:24B-but me?
02:26That's where it is!
02:27To stand out from the rest, you gotta go with a sharp-tongued character.
02:31Your charm will make it a hit!
02:33R-really?
02:35I'll help out with equipment and lighting.
02:37You'll be fine, Maya, cuz you're cute!
02:40I'm in! I'll do it, hero!
02:43Looking back, I was desperate to be of help to Maya in my own way.
02:47Of course, the deal was that if it didn't suit Maya, we'd quit right away.
02:51I made quite a bit from tips today! I'll save this!
02:55She's always been the type to go all out.
02:58But to go this far in looks, too.
03:01Hey, hero! Thanks for always letting me use your room, you know?
03:05Y-yeah, but I'll lend you the equipment, so maybe you can do it in your...
03:10Maya!
03:12Hey, you two better watch out!
03:14Think we can stream in that room?
03:16Yeah.
03:17Okay. Alright, I'll go home as soon as I remove my makeup.
03:21Well then, hero, catch you later!
03:23Uh... yeah.
03:25Even after graduating high school, thanks to streaming, we can still hang out like this.
03:30But it still feels like she's becoming more distant.
03:33Well, she's just my childhood friend.
03:36Gotta support Maya now!
03:38Then one day, after finishing our usual stream, I came across some news.
03:43A contest.
03:44Top three streamers selected from the streams during the period will participate in the final battle event.
03:50They'll showcase themselves on an offline stage, and the winner will be decided by the votes that day.
03:56Maya now... she might have a shot at this!
04:00What's that?
04:01Yo! Maya, check this out! It's a contest!
04:05Huh? What's this contest about?
04:08Yeah! The winner gets a spot in a famous agency and appears on the cover of a magazine.
04:13Like a modeling debut, you know?
04:15But...
04:16That's not all. There's also a prize money of $20,000!
04:21Huh? With $20,000?
04:23Alright, I'm in! I'll win it and make my dreams come true!
04:27Yeah! I'll support you all the way!
04:30Then let's go for the win and give it our all!
04:33And so, our days of aiming for the contest victory began.
04:38First and foremost, it's essential to stay in the top three through streaming.
04:43Well, Maya is currently holding the top spot with confidence.
04:47To protect that position, I put my longtime otaku experience to use and started analyzing various things.
04:54Who could become a formidable opponent?
04:57Thanks for the donations, y'all! Uzumin loves every one of ya!
05:01A total idol. So, so strong!
05:05That's right. Uzumin, the traditional style streamer, has been rapidly rising in popularity and currently holds the second position.
05:13Despite having a completely opposite style from Maya, it seems like she also entered the same contest.
05:19This might turn into a showdown with Uzumin.
05:23Hero, stream's over though.
05:26Oh! Uh, sorry. Hey, Maya...
05:30We said we'd aim for the top together, right?
05:33But it looks like you're already cheating on me. What's your deal?
05:38N-nah, it's just reconnaissance. Uzumin, the streamer, seems pretty strong, so...
05:44But you don't have to watch it during my stream, duh!
05:48My bad, my bad!
05:50While Maya took care of things at home, she increased the pace of her streams.
05:55I also bought a secondary smartphone for viewing and analyze the target audience and time slots while searching for new strategies.
06:03You say my hairstyle looks cute today? I'm not like I'm doing it for you guys.
06:08But I can't let her change her character either. Hmm?
06:13Hey, what's up, guys? Uzumin missed y'all so much!
06:18Whoa, she's wearing a bolder outfit than before.
06:22And plus, she snatched the top spot in that Santa cosplay stream last time.
06:27Well then, I guess today's stream's over.
06:31Y-you can go do whatever you want! I don't care if you don't come back!
06:35Her viewers have been snatched away big time.
06:39Hero! What should we do? We're gonna lose to Uzumin at this rate!
06:45C-calm down, Maya. It's not good to overthink things.
06:49Let's just go with the flow for now.
06:53I gotta come up with a solution ASAP!
06:57A few days later.
06:59Maya showed up at my place earlier than planned and immediately walked into my room.
07:04She told me not to enter until she gave the signal, so I waited for a few minutes.
07:09Um, you can come in now.
07:11What the-
07:14Um, what do you think?
07:16It's so powerful, I can't put it into words!
07:20I tried to take inspiration from Uzumin.
07:24Hmm, it might be worth a try!
07:27Then... I-I love you, darling!
07:31Whoa! Calm down, Hero!
07:35You're definitely super cute, but I think you're great just the way you are.
07:39But if I stay like this...
07:42That's where I come in! I've come up with a new plan!
07:46Huh?
07:47We're gonna start accepting some Q&As from viewers about their struggles and anxieties.
07:52We'll make the most of your usual sharp-tongued style while also conveying your true kindness.
07:58It's gonna be a solid plan, trust me!
08:01Hero! Got it! Let's give it a shot starting today!
08:05Should I sell this outfit then?
08:07Nah, keep it for now, juuuust in case.
08:12And so, the new plan began.
08:15Don't have the guts to confess, huh?
08:18You're such a chicken! Just go for it and let the chips fall where they may!
08:22Next!
08:23Your company's too strict, huh?
08:26Ain't no way you can solve that on your own!
08:28Go straight to labor standards and file a complaint!
08:31Next!
08:32Great! The hashtag on social media is buzzing, and we can expect new viewers!
08:38After that, the Q&A segment gained popularity, and reclaiming the top spot was within reach.
08:44Uzumin, on the other hand, continued to captivate otaku hearts through various means,
08:49but the most important thing was the final showdown event.
08:53Nobody beats Uzumin!
08:55No! Maya is the best!
08:59If we make it to the second spot, Maya's charm will definitely shine through.
09:04But...
09:05Yo, how long you gonna stay there?
09:07No, I mean, as expected from my childhood friend.
09:11You know all my charms, huh?
09:13Alright, I got it. Just get down already.
09:17Oh, come on. We used to do all sorts of fun stuff together back in the day, remember?
09:23Wait, what's this about now and then, huh?
09:28What? Maya's down to third place!
09:31No way! Who's this Kansai dialect-speaking girl?
09:35I'm Ran from Osaka, yo! I'm here to represent all the cool things about Osaka!
09:41What's up with this momentum?
09:43Oh, snap! The entire Kansai gang's votes are shifting to second place!
09:49Thanks for the tips, folks! I'm good with as many donations as you can throw my way!
09:56Several days passed, and the final rankings were determined.
10:00Uzumin in first place, Ran from Osaka in second place, and Maya in third place.
10:05The day of the final showdown event arrived.
10:08They will also conduct a livestream, have a brief talk with the host,
10:12and make self-appeals until the first place winner was determined.
10:16As the manager, I headed to the waiting room with nervousness greater than Maya's, but...
10:22Um, Uzumin, I'm Maya, and I'll...
10:27Huh? So you act all cool during the livestream, but you're just a goody two-shoes, huh?
10:33And without makeup, you look lame.
10:37What?
10:39Is this Uzumin's true face? It looks like the entertainment industry is scary after all.
10:45Hey! Ain't you Maya?
10:48I've been dying to meet you! How about some takoyaki? I brought it all the way from Osaka!
10:54Uh, then I'll have some.
10:57This feels too similar to the streaming!
11:00Despite feeling a bit disappointed, the event started without any issues.
11:05Maya took the stage, feeling nervous but still managing to entertain the audience with her usual character.
11:11It feels like she's so far away, but Maya's dream is to become even more famous by winning today.
11:19Now, for the final question. Why did you all start livestreaming?
11:25Uzumin wants to bring smiles to everyone, you know!
11:29Yeah!
11:31Uzumin, you're so cute!
11:34I'm here to showcase the charm of Osaka, man!
11:37Run!
11:39Show us that Osaka spirit!
11:43Run! Run! Run!
11:47Let's go, Maya!
11:49As for me...
11:51My parents and Maya's family are all here.
11:55Well, um, it's because of some family circumstances.
12:00Wow, such diverse answers! Now let's take a break!
12:06Hiro, I was so nervous!
12:09Maya, good job. But you know, we should keep some distance.
12:14What?
12:16Maya, you're going to become even more famous from now on.
12:20It's better to get rid of the shadow of a guy like me.
12:24Why do you...
12:26Huh, what was that just now?
12:29Looks like I'm going to be the model.
12:33Great job! By the way, that girl from earlier, is she your sister?
12:38Yeah, that's right. Complicated stuff, you know.
12:42Oh, I see. Well, let's both do our best in the end.
12:48It's finally time for the last appeal before the voting.
12:52I gotta check the situation on social media using my undercover Otaku account.
12:57As I suspected, Uzumin's got a pretty strong lead.
13:01Huh? I got a message.
13:03Hey, check this out, Maya!
13:06Hi, Uzumin here. Vote for me and I'll take you on a secret date.
13:11Uzumin is bribing Otakus behind the scenes.
13:14We gotta report this to the organizers right away.
13:17No, don't.
13:19Huh? But...
13:22It's fine, Hiro. Just keep looking at me, alright?
13:26Maya...
13:28Now, for the final appeal time. Let's start with Uzumin!
13:33Uzumin wants to bring more smiles to everyone. So vote for me, okay?
13:39Next up is Ron. Please go ahead.
13:42Hey, sorry to drop this bombshell, but I'm withdrawing.
13:48Haven't I shown you all enough of Osaka's charm?
13:51I'm good with that. Alright, gotta catch the bullet train to Osaka on time.
13:57You're so cool!
13:59I'm changing my residency to Osaka, baby!
14:04So, for the final appearance, let's welcome Maya.
14:08Wait, huh?
14:10Maya, Maya! Why is she bare-faced at such an important moment?
14:15I didn't start this livestream to make everyone smile.
14:19Huh?
14:20I started it to make one person smile.
14:23Someone who has always supported me through the tough times with my sisters.
14:28Of course, I'm really grateful to everyone who supported me and had fun, but...
14:33I'm already satisfied. I don't want to be separated anymore.
14:38Maya...
14:39I'm sorry for saying something selfish. That's all.
14:43Alright, let's move on to the final voting!
14:47Maya... I thought her dream wasn't about becoming famous.
14:51This practically seals Uzumin's victory. But somewhere inside, I feel relieved.
14:57The winner is... Maya!
15:00What?
15:01Congratulations! Now, let's invite Maya's family on stage two!
15:07W-why?
15:09Aw, man! Maya, I'll support you forever!
15:14She didn't even get cute without makeup!
15:17The silence was just tears?
15:20Hero?
15:22Y-you did it! But why did you...
15:25Because if I become a model, we couldn't be together anymore, you know?
15:29Wha? I always wanted to be with you too, Maya.
15:33Hold up! This isn't right, it's unfair!
15:36Wait, this is the perfect moment. Can you just stay quiet for a sec?
15:41Wha?
15:42What is that?
15:44She's cheating!
15:46I wanna eat snacks!
15:48Alright, let's move on to awarding the $20,000 prize and the agency contract!
15:55Um... can I refuse that?
15:58W-well, the agency contract is only for those who want it.
16:03Then I'll humbly accept the cash prize! Yay! My dream's gonna come true!
16:09Huh? What's your dream, anyway?
16:12Hehe, well...
16:16A few days later... Wait, what's this?
16:20We're gonna combine your house and mine! It's been my dream since we were little!
16:25Oh, and our parents totally agreed too!
16:28Wha?
16:30But sorry! Actually, Hiro, you've been putting in effort to make me famous.
16:35Yeah, I've been trying to convince myself of that, but it was different.
16:40I just wanted to be with you from the start.
16:43Hiro... so, will you stay with me forever, darling?
16:48Of course! Let's stick together at home, in our hearts, and everything!
16:53Afterward, I used this experience to work in management at an entertainment agency, honing my skills.
16:59We renovated our new home and established a small entertainment agency.
17:04Maya took on the role of care and secretary to the entertainers.
17:08By the way, since that contest, Maya completely disappeared from the public eye and became a legend.
17:15On the other hand, Uzumin auditioned for our agency but kept causing controversies, so we had to send her home.
17:22Interestingly, I approached that Osaka girl, Ran, but she's busy studying politics for the Osaka gubernatorial election now.
17:30Her sisters have been growing up well, and we've experienced busy years filled with various events.
17:36Mrs. and Mr. Watanabe, please stay calm and listen carefully. There is a possibility of triplets.
17:43Whaaat?
17:45Hiro, let's be together forever, okay darling?
17:51The hectic yet blissful days are bound to continue.