The Case In Which Streaming In Another World Led To The Creation Of A Massive Yandere Following - 112: Revitalizing the Downtown Area

Chapter 112: Revitalizing the Downtown Area

“It’s a way of returning the favour.”

This act of gratitude wasn’t just towards the old man who ran the yakitori shop but also other people in the castle town who had been good to him.

Now that he had become a well-known person under the name Haishin, Kanata understood the extent of his own influence. He knew from his past life that when streamers did food tours, it could bring attention to those shops.

“But it does make me wonder…”

He was slightly worried whether this act of gratitude would end up being one-sided.

He knew that the old man wished for his shop to prosper and had heard him say that selling more would be better.

Kanata couldn’t predict what would happen, but a connection to the Demon Kingdom seemed possible. 

However, he didn’t want it to become a reason to get so busy that it would break his body.

“I’ve told Shrouza and the others to hold off for now. I want to promote the shops but I don’t want to show any undue favoritism.”

And so, with that settled, consultations would proceed swiftly. After school, he arranged some time to talk to Maria and Alphana in Alphana’s room in the church.

“So, what’s the matter?” 

“Is there something troubling you?” 

Kanata shared his thoughts with the two. 

Setting aside live streaming under the name Haishin, what he fundamentally wanted was to bring attention to the castle town’s shops. 

Some people in the royal capital might not even be aware of these shops, or they might consider visiting them but not as a priority. If his endorsement could ignite popularity, then that was something he wanted to do.

“I see… I think it’s a good idea.”

“Yes, it might also be a good stimulus for the nobles, don’t you think?”

“For the nobles?”

Maria spoke up at that moment. 

“Though there has always been a wall between nobles and commoners, recently there seems to be a movement among the nobles to take positive actions towards commoners.”

It was evident that Haishin’s influence was undoubtedly a part of this, which made Kanata blush with a sense of achievement.

“… Haha, it’s really gratifying, isn’t it?”

“Be confident, Kanata-kun. Your voice has the power to change the world.”

“That’s right, Kanata-sama. People are listening to your words precisely because it’s you.”

A bit overwhelmed by their lavish praise, Kanata smiled wryly.

To ensure the success of Kanata’s plan, Maria and Alphana continued discussing it with him until quite late. 

Preparations to head to the Empire were underway, so they agreed to move swiftly with the planning.

“… I’m truly blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people.”

Kanata muttered to himself after completing the rough outline of the plan and returning to his dormitory.

Though he had started his journey as a streamer, the number of allies supporting him had increased significantly. 

He never imagined that even gods and the Demon King would become his listeners, but that was a miracle brought about by spreading his streaming content.

“Anyway, I’ll have to do some research for the next few days so that it doesn’t become a one-way street or cause any inconvenience.”

There wasn’t a culture of informing shops in advance about his coverage, so everything would essentially be done on the fly. 

Though the outcome remained uncertain, Kanata was reinvigorated, considering it a new challenge in his role as Haishin.

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Within his capabilities, Kanata conducted research on the stalls in the town below the castle and other stores run by commoners. Most of them seemed eager to introduce something new and exciting, as well as foods delicious not just locally but internationally.

“As for that day, knights will be positioned around the area. It’s treated the same as hosting a state guest. Before I could say anything, my brother seemed to have already guessed it.”

“It was surprising. His quick decision-making probably stemmed from how Maria and I are already acquainted with Haishin-sama.”

Perhaps it was because of the Aurora incident in the past, but many people knew that Maria and Alphana were connected to Haishin. Plus, there was also the incident during the harvest festival, so it was old news by now.

“… Alright, now all we need to do is proceed as planned. The items I’d requested from Cid have also been completed.”

Now, all that remained was to set things into motion. 

It was a relief for him that Maria, Alphana, and others familiar with Haishin’s circumstances were willing to cooperate.

His original wish was to help the old man, but now it was to show his gratitude to the kind people in the Kingdom where he lived. Kanata set his plan into motion.

Then the time arrived. 

The town, although filled with knights, did not give off an impression of high criminal activity. It was common knowledge that there was nothing negative about it.

“What is about to begin?” 

“I don’t know…”

“The royals say it’s something we can be at ease about.”

Amidst the various whispered speculations, he finally appeared—the man behind the mask. 

Nobody knew where he had come from, but there he was—Haishin, confidently walking through the town.

At first, everyone probably suspected he was an impostor or a cosplayer. However, he spread his arms wide and made a proclamation.

“Hey, everyone! Haishin’s live stream is about to start!”

The voice was unmistakably Haishin’s, and the moment it rang out, a roar that resembled a cheer resounded through the area. 

The ground seemed to shake with the volume of the voices that reverberated as everyone rushed to get a closer look at Haishin.

However, someone stopped in their tracks.

And not just that one person—others also quietly halted. Then, someone spoke up.

“If you’re a fan, you shouldn’t inconvenience Haishin-sama. We don’t know why he’s here, but we mustn’t bother him as his listeners!”

“That’s right. We are his listeners, and we should conduct ourselves in a way we can confidently say we are good-mannered listeners.”

Indeed, they remembered what Haishin had told them during the harvest festival.

They wanted to flock to him to see him up close, but because they didn’t want to trouble Haishin, they held back their impulses.

“Haishin-samaa!”

However, for a small child, it was a different story altogether. 

Shaking off his parent’s restraint, a young boy ran towards Haishin. As everyone watched in silent anticipation, Haishin gently placed his hand on the boy’s head, patted him reassuringly, and signaled him to back away.

“Thank you, Haishin-sama!”

That experience would likely become a cherished memory for the young boy.

Although the reason for his appearance and his intentions had yet to be revealed, Haishin set his eyes on a certain young man.

“You there.”

“Eh? Me?”

The young man showed surprise at being singled out. 

With Princess Maria, who had planned this event, and the Saint Alphana watching, Haishin walked over to the young man—a student named Kanata.

“I’m about to start a live stream. Would you introduce some delicious food stalls around this town for me?”

Though Haishin’s words had a somewhat scripted and flat tone, they quickly resonated with the crowd. 

Kanata nodded, showing a bit of confusion but agreeing nonetheless.