Chapter 179: Kaede and Takuya’s Birthday

< Happy bday~!

< Can’t wait for the new outfit!

< It’s a festival~!

Before the stream even starts, comments flood my chat like a waterfall.

“Thanks, everyone. It’s my birthday today.”

As October 30 turns to October 31, I kick off my birthday stream.

It’s late, but I’m thrilled so many people are celebrating with me.

< Birthday cash! Buy whatever gift you want.

< Congrats ♡ love you tons ♡

“Thanks for the donations… but don’t push yourselves, really, it’s totally fine…”

My channel’s ad revenue alone easily covers Rin-san’s salary, no donations needed.

“Then, I’ll eat the cake I got for the stream and chat… then reveal the new outfit!”

< What kinda cake?

“It’s a regular shortcake. Strawberry one.”

< Too cute

< I bought cake too!

< Cakes sold out, though?

“Halloween, so everyone’s getting cakes?”

< Nah, this is the Takk… Kamui-kun effect!

Oh right, my TV interview aired, linking my voice to Kamui = Takkun… so my face, voice, and V-tuber avatar are fully tied.

It’s not official, so it’s seen as the same person under a different name.

“My effect… nah, no way.”

< You’re in global trends, so maybe not…

< Looking forward to tomorrow’s news

“Then, let’s eat!”

< Dig in~

< I’m eating too~

“Yum! Sweet and tasty!”

< Your cheeks are moving… so cute ♡

“Cheeks? …Oh, they do move.”

As I move my cheeks, my V-tuber avatar’s cheeks puff and wiggle too.

< Wanna poke those cheeks…

< Too cute ♡

< The best

“It’s cool, right? They move…”

< Hyped for Kamui-kun’s new outfit

“Maybe my outfit has something special too.”

< Take your time with the cake ♡

“Oh, there’s another announcement.”

< Announcement?

< What’s that?

< Not graduating, right?

“No graduation yet, it’s only been a few months.”

< Then what? Marriage?

“I’m already married. And I’d do it quietly.”

< Ugh… quietly, huh…

< Kinda want you to announce it

“I’ll try to announce when I can…”

A guy marrying over 30 people in half a year—announcements would never stop.

It’ll slow down from now, though.

“Anyway, the announcement’s not a big deal… I’m getting a manager.”

< You didn’t have one?

“I relied on my secretary, but it’s too much, so we’re bringing in a manager.”

< Damn… not a public hiring?

“Public’s tough… too many people, and I can’t hire a stranger.”

< Fair enough

< Guess so

< Who’s it?

“Can’t say much… just an adult woman.”

< Grr… jealous

< Jealous, but sounds tough

“It’s probably tough… so don’t do stuff that adds work, okay?”

< Of course!

< Duh!

< Got it!

I don’t get hate or spam, but I don’t know what Reina-san’s team handles behind the scenes…

“Thanks for the cake! Gonna clean up.”

After clearing the plate, it’s time for the outfit reveal. Marin-san briefed me, so I should be fine.

“Here’s the new one… poof!”

< It’s here!

< Vampire!

< Suck my blood~ ♡

“It’s a vampire outfit… what do you think?”

< Cool!

< Awesome!

My new outfit’s a sharp-fanged, jet-black vampire with a black cape over a white shirt and black vest.

“Without the cape, it’s formal. Fangs are removable… we’ll mix and match later.”

< Can’t go without the outfit?

“No outfit? …Oh, naked…”

< What a comment

< That’s harassment!

< Shameless jerk

“It’s fine for now, but be careful. The adult women will really get mad.”

< Jail time?

< W-What kind of punishment…

“Punishment? No idea, I’m not involved… but think about how someone who loves me would react if they got mad.”

< Eek…

< Y-Yes

< That was the scariest Kamui-kun

“I want my chat to be fun, so let’s all keep it respectful.”

< Got it

“Let’s move on from the lecture…”

< What’s Kamui-kun doing for his birthday?

“My birthday? …I’ve got a small party today.”

< Nice!

< Damn… wanna join…

“No way, it’s family only.”

< No way to marry Kamui-kun…?

“Hmm… I marry people I like, so if you’re awesome, I might.”

“Awesome” is vague, but I don’t know how else to say it.

“Maybe I’ll find you on SNS…”

I haven’t approached anyone via SNS yet, but I’ve seen plenty of cute girls there who get me going.

“Or… hmm… an arranged marriage?”

< Huh? Arranged marriage when you’re already married?

“It’s not forbidden… Men’s Agency marriages are safe for me.”

< Men’s Agency… kinda fair?

< Heard rich people get priority

“There’s that rumor… but I’m not short on cash…”

If someone’s after my money, that’s no good, so maybe they need some wealth too…

“Let’s say marriage depends on SNS effort…”

< Yeah, fastest way

< Aim for fame

< #BeKamui’sBride

“Hashtag’s cool! Makes it easier to find… like an audition.”

< Bride audition

< What’s the competition rate?

< Maybe not a bride… just frie… friends?

“True, it starts with friendship…”

< No! I wanna do it!

“Do it… hmm… if it’s just that, it doesn’t have to be me, right?”

< Logic

< So rude

< You don’t have to read this, Kamui-kun

“I read it to let everyone know. Thanks for worrying.”

< Too kind…

< It’s gotta be Kamui-kun!

< If I’ve got Kamui-kun, no other guy matters!

“I want someone I can truly love too…”

< Most guys just want money…

“I’ve got plenty thanks to you all… thank you.”

< How much! How much you want!

< Woo! No struggles for Kamui-kun!

“G-Guys, I’m fine! Don’t push yourselves!”

Donations are pouring in, so I rush to wrap up.

“Thanks, everyone! See ya!”

I end the stream hastily, checking another device to confirm it’s off.

“Phew… that was intense…”

“Good job, Takkun ♡”

“You too, Rin-san.”

Rin-san’s staying over for this late-night stream, using a guest room that’s basically hers now.

“Who’ll be Takkun’s next bride? ♡”

“Hmm… not planning to add more…”

“Sure, sure~ ♡ You’ll end up with more ♡”

“Ugh… b-but I won’t lower my marriage standards! For everyone’s sake!”

“Yup, yup! That’s right ♡ Be pickier ♡”

“Pickier… that’s hard…”

“You’re too kind, Takkun ♡ Consult me anytime ♡”

“Yup!”

Back in the living room, everyone’s still up.

“““““Takuya-kun, Kaede-chan, happy birthday!!!!”””””

“Tchanks… Happy birthday, Kaede.”

“Thanks, happy bday~ ♡”

“Takuya, let’s eat cake ♡”

“B-But I just ate…”

“It’s fine today ♡ Open wide ♡”

“Yup… here, aah…”

I feed Kaede cake, basking in her happy face.

“Nfufu ♡ thanks for the treat ♡”

“Let’s sleep, we’ve got tomorrow too ♡”

“““““Yup~ ♡”””””

“Takuya ♡ who’re you sleeping with tonight? ♡”

“Then, Kaede, let’s sleep together.”

“Yay~ ♡”

I invite Kaede to my room for a private birthday party.

“Whoa! What’s this! So cute ♡”

In the kitchen, I’ve got Kaede’s gift: a mug with a maple leaf design. We all have matching mugs, but this one’s just for me and Kaede.

“I drew it… the other day…”

“Ehh! ♡ So happy ♡ …chuu ♡ chuuuuuu ♡ nchu ♡ nchuuuu ♡”

Kaede steals my lips before I finish, not letting me talk.

“Takuya ♡ thank you ♡ …I’ll treasure it ♡ I’ll use the group mug for everyone, but this for alone or with you ♡”

“Yup, thanks.”

“Hehe ♡ I’ll use it forever ♡ If it breaks, I’ll kintsugi it, and keep using it no matter what ♡”

“W-Well, if it breaks, let’s… make a new one together…”

“Good idea! ♡ That’d be nice ♡ …Why’re we talking like it’ll break? ♡”

“Yeah.”

We laugh, sipping hot milk for our private birthday party.

“Fufu ♡ our own little birthday party ♡”

Kaede, teary-eyed, strokes the maple leaf I drew.

“Sniff… nose’s running ♡ …hehe ♡”

I pat Kaede’s head as she blows her nose, then we brush our teeth and head to bed.

“Hey, Takuya ♡ …just once… wanna do it? ♡”

“Yup… I wanted to with just you…”

“Ehehe ♡ same ♡ …chuu ♡”

Celebrating our birthdays, we have intense sex, unable to stop at once, going at it naked until we collapse.