Language Cheat Reincarnation – Young Girl VTuber Saves the World

Chapter 427. [The Ring Finger Of The Left Hand]

《Alright, my present first. Go ahead and open it.》

Urged by Angu Ogu, I opened the last one of the Advent calendar addressed to me.

Inside was......

《Here, this is for you.》

《...........『One Free Wish Coupon』?》

《W-what’s with that face!? You’re totally thinking it’s childish or something, aren’t you!?》

《Yep.》

《At least pretend to be nice!? Cut me some slack, I couldn’t think of anything better! Honestly, it was either this or 『I’ll Be Iroha’s Mama Coupon』......》

《Guh!?》

I mean, come on—baby bottles, pacifiers...

Well, the baby food did come in handy, at least.

《B-but... it really is anything, okay!? Like, say, your favorite......》

《—W-wait, seriously!? Does this mean I can trade it for... a ticket to my favorite—my oshi’s live show!?》

《It’s not an exchange coupon!? How dare you bring up another woman in this situation!?》

《But you said anything......》

《Ugh, fine, do what you want. But when you do... I’m coming with you. We’re going together.》

《True, you can enjoy a live alone or have fun with a friend using pair tickets!》

《A... friend, huh. Well, whatever. It’s Iroha we’re talking about......》

《Ogu?》

I tilt my head at Angu Ogu, who seems oddly sulky.

A friend...... Oh. That’s what this is about.

《Ogu... I get it! You’ve never had someone to go with using pair tickets, right? Don’t worry, me neither! If only I had fellow fans, we could go together as long as one of us won the lottery—》

《That’s not what this is abouuuut!?》

《Huh?》

Weird. Lately, I’ve gotten way better at reading people’s feelings. I was sure this was about her struggling with her oshi (Iroha Research™, 99.99% accuracy).

《Forget mine. Next is... Iroha’s turn.》

《...Y-yeah.》

Maybe sensing something, Angu Ogu’s voice carries a hint of tension.

I’m too nervous to even look her in the eye.

《Can I open it?》

《W-wait, hold on.》

I take a deep breath.

I made sure to sneak the present into the last drawer properly.

But now... the fear and anxiety are crushing me.

What if she rejects it? What if she says she doesn’t want it?

《Iroha?》

《Sorry... just a little longer.》

I’m not running away.

I just needed time to gather my courage.

What pushed me forward—was Shiten’o’s boldness.

He overcame these feelings to confess to me.

And here I am, having turned him down.

I can’t lose to that.

Honestly, without that incident, I might never have mustered the courage for this.

Gripping my wrinkled clothes tightly—I finally steel myself.

《.........Okay.》

《...Got it.》

I lift my head and meet Angu Ogu’s gaze.

Slowly, she opens the last compartment of the Advent calendar.

Then, seeing what’s inside... she gasps.

There it is—what I’ve been preparing for this day.

I’d meant to give it to her on Christmas.

So yeah, it’s pretty late.

After everything with Amazon, she still came home with me.

The suited man discreetly returned it to me, making sure the others wouldn’t notice...

《I-Iroha... is this...?》

《Ogu, that... give it here.》

With trembling hands, Angu Ogu takes it out and places it on my palm—a small case.

I open it, facing her.

《No way...... Seriously—a ring!?》

Angu Ogu covers her mouth, her whole body shaking.

Inside the case—a simple, small gem-studded... ring.

《Honestly... I thought it’d be some joke with a punchline.》

《Hey.》

《B-but... it’s always been like that... never something like... this......》

Her voice quivers violently.

Tears threaten to spill from her wide eyes......

《Ogu...... Can I put it on you?》

《......》

Angu Ogu nods faintly.

She moves to offer her right hand...

《Not that one—your left.》

《...!》

I shake my head and correct her.

She looks around frantically, like a lost child on the verge of crying.

I get it.

Because I don’t feel real either—like I might forget where I even am.

《Ogu...》

I take her hand.

Her shoulder jerks slightly.

Stiff as ice... but the warmth from our touching hands melts it away.

Finally, she lifts her left hand herself.

Her ring finger, slightly raised—waiting.

Gently, I slide the ring out of the case and onto it.

The size—fits perfectly.

《Ahh......》

I’d been so, so scared.

But Angu Ogu—she accepted my feelings.

I intertwine my fingers with hers, the ring now snug...

And say it.

《Ogu—I love you.》

Instantly, as if she couldn’t hold back any longer—tears burst from Angu Ogu’s eyes.

She starts bawling, loud and messy......

《I-I... I love you too, Irohaaaa!》

Ah... Maybe phrases like "too happy to be scared" or "tears of joy" exist for moments like this. That’s what I thought——.