Novel Bin
Chapter 410
Chapter 410. [Live Start!]
The pre-show announcements echoed through the venue.
VTubers were delivering reminders like 『No Recording』 in various languages.
I stood by the filming area.
There was that unique pre-show tension in the air.
《Iroha... your hands are freezing.》
《Yours too, Angu Ogu.》
She squeezed my hand tightly.
Even though the AC was running... or maybe because of it, the air felt cold.
Maybe they set it low to match how much we'd sweat once we started moving. Or maybe it was the calm before the storm—preparing for the coming "heat" of the crowd.It felt strange.
Cold, freezing, my breath almost icing over... yet my core burned.
Not quite excitement—more like restless energy, unable to stay still.
Fear—that was the closest, but mixed with something more positive.
I always feel like this before a big show.
I don’t know the name of this emotion.
《It’s almost time. Are you ready?》
The staff’s question made Angu Ogu and me nod.
Then, the countdown began.
《5. 4. 3.》
The voices faded, leaving only hand signals.
Angu Ogu flashed me a grin.
《I’ll go first. I’ll warm up the crowd for you, so come out strong.》
With that, she leaped into the filming area.
Instantly, the venue erupted—"WOOOOOH!"—the roar shaking the floor.
The vibrations prickled against my skin.
The monitors inside showed how the crowd saw Angu Ogu right now.
《Hey, you guys! Sorry to keep you waiting! The international VTuber live... starts NOW!》
Her voice boomed, making it seem like she was really there. The stage’s illusionary design played tricks on the eyes.
You know those huge 3D displays in Shinjuku? The ones where the image extends to the frame, making it pop out?
This stage used similar projection mapping.
Parts of the platform were part of the display, making the VTubers appear physically present.
《"Grrr... Hi, I’m a zombie." Angu Ogu here! Thanks for coming today! That canceled show from before... We’re finally doing it, all thanks to you!》
This stream wasn’t just for the live audience—it was broadcasting worldwide.
Comments flooded in at insane speeds, visible on the room’s monitors.
And the stream itself? Shockingly, it was free.
Clips and screenshots were allowed too.
Normally unthinkable, but with government backing, anything was possible.
In fact, free streaming was probably their idea.
Politics demanded as many viewers as possible.
《Man, this place is huge! Heheh... I can run from here... to here!》
Angu Ogu dashed across the stage.
The stream wasn’t just a raw feed—it composited the 3D models live, eliminating blur.
Honestly, the stream was clearer than being there.
Live energy versus visibility—both had their perks.
But still...
《Hey, you guys—on this side! Can you see me!? What about over here!? Back row—I see you too!》
...I preferred being here.
As she called out, penlights in that section waved in unison.
3D live tech was advancing fast.
Right now, it was just pseudo-3D on screens...
But someday, true 3D lives would happen.
And that day wasn’t far off.
《Oh yeah, before I forget... There’s someone I wanna introduce. The VTuber hosting today’s show.
You’ve been waiting for her, right? Hey—Irohaaa!》
Finally, my turn.
But nerves froze me in place.
Then, a warm hand pushed my back.
Turning, I saw Ah-nee and Ilyena.
No more hesitation.
I sprinted toward Angu Ogu’s outstretched hand.
《Ogu!》
I stumbled mid-run, but she caught me.
She smiled softly.
《...Took you long enough, Iroha.》
《...Yeah.》
It’d been months since we appeared together publicly.
The crowd went wild.
《C’mon, Iroha. Say hi.》
I turned forward—and suddenly, my vision and senses synced.
I was here. Really on stage.
Logically, I was just in the filming area... but it felt unreal.
I glanced around.
Faces in the crowd, so close I could almost touch them.
The stage lights burned against my skin.
Shielding my eyes, I could see even the very back.
《—”Let my words reach you!” I’m Iroha, the Translator Girl!》
The show had barely started.
Yet tears were already streaming down my face.
《Everyone... I’m so sorry for the wait! I’m back—safe and sound!》
Like a chain reaction, the audience burst into tears too.
Angu Ogu’s voice wavered, but she was a pro—
《Hey, hey, this is a happy moment! · Iroha, welcome back.》
《Yeah... Yeah! I’m home, Ogu!》
She kept the show moving.
I couldn’t cry forever.
Every minute was scheduled.
Delays would snowball.
《Alright, first song... Listen close. Me and Iroha...》
《—『 Last in Peace』》
And with that, the international VTuber live began—!
What do you think?
Total Responses: 0