The Case In Which Streaming In Another World Led To The Creation Of A Massive Yandere Following - 104: The Importance of Addressing Donations in Live Streams

Chapter 104: The Importance of Addressing Donations in Live Streams

“Hey, everyone! Going strong with today’s stream!”

And so, once again, it was time for Kanata’s stream today.

His streams have been especially popular lately, not just because of Kanata’s long-standing presence but also due to unexpected broadcasts from the Demon Kingdom and an appearance at the royal capital’s harvest festival.

: Yo! Been waiting!

: Haishin-samaaaaaaaaa!! 

: We were waiting for you! 

: Will you read fan letters today? 

: Whoaaa Haishin!!

Kanata couldn’t keep up with the barrage of comments flooding in, but it was a pleasant reminder of how popular he had become, which made him smile.

However, today’s stream started off differently with a cautionary note.

“Everyone, I’d like to keep the vibes positive like usual, but today I have a fan mail I want to introduce.”

While fan mail segments are regular, it’s quite rare for Kanata to start the stream with a solemn atmosphere. The streams were designed to be enjoyable to both Kanata and his listeners, maintaining a high but comfortable level of energy.

(… This topic is timely in a way.)

Originally, the plan for today’s stream was to discuss the issue of tipping. But, a particular fan letter has informed Kanata that something problematic was happening behind the scenes.

“Alright, let’s read it.”

[Dear Haishin-sama, please excuse this sudden letter. 

We, as a family, are devoted listeners of your show and look forward to your streams every day. 

We’d be happy just to hear your energetic voice as long as you stay healthy.]

“Heh, it’s nice to read such heartwarming messages. If I hadn’t gained this level of popularity, I might have overlooked my health. But there are so many people who would be sad if something happened to me. So taking care of myself is crucial.”

Kanata felt utterly satisfied with the letter, which simply wished him well and mentioned themselves as fans. The comment section also reflected this sentiment, with several mentions of the listener’s appreciation. If the person who sent the letter was watching, they’d probably be blushing right now given the warmth of the comment section.

However, the problem lay in the words that followed— and that will be the main topic.

[… However, recently, my daughter has become so enthusiastic that she can’t stop tipping. 

I don’t want to discourage her passion, and I understand her affection for Haishin-sama, stopping me from being too strict… But she has started using household funds on top of her own money for tipping.

Although our family was fortunately born into nobility, I still find this a bit concerning. 

Haishin-sama, is there anything you can do? I apologize for bringing up such a matter.]

And there, the mail ends.

It touched on the issue of donations, a topic that Kanata usually wouldn’t be concerned with. However, being the concerns one of his listeners, who is obviously troubled, he can’t simply ignore it.

: Wow… 

: Tipping, huh… But I get the sentiment. 

: He prioritizes names and comments when reading them, after all. 

: There should be a limit, right? 

: Is someone really sending that much money? 

: I remember seeing the same name tipping multiple times… 

: Remember the anonymous princess from before? That was insane! 

: Apparently, she was a true high aristocrat.

The comment section reflected a variety of opinions.

No one appeared to be ridiculing the person who sent the letter, and most people watching the stream seriously discussed the issue.

(On second thought, the quality of my listeners is really high.)

Though he occasionally received outrageous comments or letters, the majority of his listeners sent words that made him happy.

Kanata crossed his arms.

“I had planned to address the issue of tipping anyway. I know it might seem a bit late, but let me say this: I’m really grateful for all the tips you guys send. They motivate me to keep going. But as I’ve said every time I receive tips, please don’t go beyond your means.”

While small amounts are one thing, receiving large tips can be surprising, even for Kanata.

Though the shock has somewhat lessened over time, there was a period when high tippers like Maria or Shrouza actually made him feel uneasy.

The cautionary note didn’t end here. Kanata continued.

“I’ll say it as many times as I need to. Even though I’m happy for what you do for me, it’s counterproductive if it ends up causing problems. It’s not just about you; you also need to consider your family and those around you.”

For him, and not just him, the role of a parent is a significant one.

They were the people who brought you into this world and showered you with love. Because Kanata held this belief so strongly, words from someone in a parental role deeply resonated with him.

“While I’m the one receiving the money, I don’t want it if it’s going to cause hardship for anyone— So to all my listeners, please be sure to set boundaries on what’s too much for you.” 

He also added, although uncertain how much impact it will have, that he’d dislike causing trouble for the listener’s families by breaking those limits.

: Got it!

: I’ll be careful!

: Limits are important…!

: I’m sorry, I’ll be careful!

: Thank you, Haishin-sama!

How things will change from here is uncertain, but at least as a warning, it should be sufficient.

He also mentioned that if something came up, listeners should let him know via mails just in case. ‘I’m pretty sure it’ll be okay,’ Kanata thought, nodding to himself.

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“As expected of Kanata-kun! But… I wonder if I could’ve ended up like that with one wrong step.”

Maria mused while listening to Kanata’s stream.

Maria, likely the top tipper for Kanata, was careful to use only money she could afford to spend.

She has been able to set boundaries for herself, but she wondered what extent she would have gone to if her obsession with Kanata had been even more severe. Maybe she would have even tapped into the national treasury.

“Even the thought scares me. But at least I can be scared.”

For a moment—just a moment—she imagined herself frantically spamming the tipping button. 

Did she not remember that this was how crazed she used to be?