The Case In Which Streaming In Another World Led To The Creation Of A Massive Yandere Following - 103: Let's Consider the Limits of Donations

Chapter 103: Let’s Consider the Limits of Donations

“… Again!?”

“… Yeah. It might be time to intervene.”

A certain couple looked troubled as they gazed at their child.

That child… A girl around fifteen years old or so rubbed her cheek against a small terminal, listening to a voice.

[It’s really heartwarming to receive mail from all sorts of people like this. A stream where I’m the only one talking might be fine for everyone else, but personally, I feel like I’ll run out of materials soon, and it will become boring!]

“That’s not true… really, Haishin-sama! Haishin-sama is always right and charming! Here! Take more money!”

With a tap of a button, money was sent to Haishin in the form of a tip.

[Oh, thanks for the tip! I’ll put it to good use in the important activity funds and living expenses!]

“… Yay ♪♪.”

The girl blushed, entranced by Haishin, excited by the delusion that she was supporting his life.

Her parents let out deep sighs, truly unsure of what to do.

“It’s nice that she’s so engaged in it, but… It’s our family money she’s using.”

“Yeah… Maybe there’s nothing else to do but take the terminal away, but maybe we could try to consult Haishin-sama just once, for what it’s worth.”

The sight of fans donating to their favourite streamers was common in Kanata’s past life.

And using the family’s money… In other words, the parents’ money to make these contributions, while being a rare case, wasn’t unheard of.

As for the nature of the money being sent, Kanata, as the recipient, naturally didn’t know its source, nor did he have any means to find out. But in a way, this posed a societal issue.

“Haishin-sama is so amazing! Let’s get married… Ehe ♪.”

With an event planned by Haishin in the Empire, a problem that would inevitably arise someday was about to befall Kanata.

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“… Huh?”

It was a voice that Kanata suddenly heard.

“Hey, hey, haven’t you been tipping Haishin-sama quite a bit recently?”

“I have, so? I love him. It can’t be helped… What’s with that look?”

“Is that money really coming from your own pocket?”

“Of course. I’m spending within my allowance.”

Kanata heard a conversation between female classmates while pretending to be asleep.

(Tipping, huh… To be honest, thanks to that, I don’t have any worries about the future.)

Tipping… a form of donation that existed in his previous life.

Kanata had received tips many times through streams, and regardless of the amount sent by each individual, the total amount was staggering.

He had no worries for the future, and unless he indulged in extraordinary luxuries, he didn’t need to be concerned… but at the same time, this was only possible because the listeners supported him, so Kanata had no intention of wasting it at all.

(However… Whether it’s their own money or not is important, right?)

Once, there were times when the Nameless Princess sent a large sum of money, but Kanata knew that it was actually all Maria and others.

Knowing them directly, forming a cooperative relationship, and becoming close friends allowed them to settle into a form of cooperation, which is why there are no longer tips from them. However, tips from listeners continued to pour in from all around the world, so Kanata’s savings continued to grow.

“Even Haishin-sama has shown concern; I guess we can’t keep using our family’s money.” 

“That’s right. We’re nobles, so we have some savings, but it’s not right to spend money from our parents on our hobbies.” 

“Yeah, that’s true.”

Kanata was impressed by how mature these girls were.

Strangely, Kanata knew that in the memories of his past life, there was some controversy about donations to streamers.

There were tragic events where children, who were not even adults, made huge donations, and the source of that money was their parents’ credit cards.

(… From the streamer’s side, it’s not something to worry about… because it’s the problem of the side that sent the money. But… because they are my fans, I want them to have limits.)

Ten gold coins—equivalent to 100,000 yen in his previous world— was what Maria had donated at once, but since it was money that Maria herself had earned through official work, it’s not a problem… although her obsession might be.

[EDN: $684 USD]

(I’m still getting donations now and then, and sometimes huge amounts arrive… Well, that is definitely from nobles or rich people, but I should still warm them from my side.)

Kanata thought about age restrictions or some kind of filter, but it’s unlikely to have that feature.

It didn’t seem impossible considering the potential of his infinite magic power… but if he creates it, he may have to experiment again. 

Kanata sighed.

Having planned for tonight’s stream, Kanata and Anise were strolling through the town after school.

“So, what’s on your mind?”

“Well, I was thinking about various things.”

Maria and Alphana were not there because they had work, so Anise caught Kanata in their absence.

He could feel Mira’s eyes from a distance, but he focused on his conversation with Anise.

“I see… Tipping, huh… I used to tip quite a bit too.”

“… How much, exactly?”

Let’s just say the whispered amount in his ear was… quite staggering.

“Tipping is an easy way to contribute to Haishin-sama, right? You get your name read out and receive words of thanks every time… for hardcore listeners, that’s like a reward more than the amount itself, isn’t it?”

“… Hmm.”

Indeed, he remembered that donations for idol-like VTubers were substantial. But Kanata wasn’t exactly an idol… or rather, he was the only streamer, so could he even be considered more than an idol?

“Anyway, I have a lot to say tonight.”

“Sounds good. I’m cheering for you.”