The Story About How I Was Fired From My Company and Then Picked up by a Possessive Streamer With Over 5 Million Subscribers - Chapter 130-131

Chapter 130: Spending Time with the Rookie Girls

The other day, Rigel and Ren posted a collaborative video.
The concept was a mix of muscles and trivia, something I had suggested.

I watched it briefly, and surprisingly, it turned out to be quite popular. It captured the audience’s interest, and that day’s stream was more lively than usual.

Now, viewers are excited about another game that seems perfect for them to stream next time.

“So, because of that, we’d like you to share some ideas with us too.”

“…No, that was just because Miguel and Ren didn’t… couldn’t come up with anything.”

Honestly, who could think of something that would go viral like that?

“But I think you might come up with something just as interesting, Age-san.”

“Don’t overestimate me. I’m just an ordinary guy. …Sayaka, back me up here.”

“I-I’d love to do anything if it’s a project by you, Age-san!”

Ugh… Don’t look at me with those sparkling eyes. It’s making my stomach twist.

Currently, for some reason—maybe because of those two—I’ve been summoned by Karen, Sakurin, and Sayaka, putting me in a similar situation as before.

In short… they want to know if I have any interesting project ideas.

“You can come up with ideas for the guys but do nothing for us? That’s awful~. Sayaka, stay away from him. You might pick up his bad habits.”

“I don’t mind even if I do… Wait, why are you casually touching my thigh!? Let go—!”

“Oh, don’t say that, Sayaka~.”

…What am I even witnessing here? Karen is clinging tightly to Sayaka, and I can’t help but imagine a yuri scene in my head.

“…Wouldn’t it be interesting if you did a playful stream with Karen-san, Sayaka?”

“E-Eh, Age-san?! That’s a bit too much—”

“Good call, Age! That’s a brilliant idea coming from you! Now, Sayaka! With his approval, let’s share a moment of love together!”

“Wah?! Where do you think you’re touching!? Ugh, why do I attract weird people?!”

Thanks to my comment, Karen’s affectionate advances intensified, leaving Sayaka utterly defenseless. Watching this unfold with Sakurin, I noticed her quietly chuckling beside me.

“You’re amazing, Age-san.”

“…What exactly?”

“Hehe. Did you know? Those two were so tense earlier.”

“No, they still are, aren’t they?”

“It’s better now. Apparently, when Karen-chan first met Sayaka-chan, she was flat-out rejected. It was nothing like this.”

As she spoke, we both glanced at the two, still causing a lively commotion.

“Sayaka-chan is softening up, and Karen-chan is happy to be getting along. It’s all thanks to you, I think. That’s why, even if she acts harshly towards you, I’m sure Karen-chan is grateful. At the very least, I am♪.”

…That’s gratitude?

A bit stunned, I turned to look at Sakurin, who was smiling warmly as she watched the two.

“…Sakurin-san, aren’t you going to join in with them?”

“Me? No, I wouldn’t want to intrude. Besides, it wouldn’t suit me. They call me a femme fatale, you know?”

“…Does that really matter?”

Everyone enjoys having fun and chatting together, don’t they? Well, it depends on the person, I suppose.

“In fact, if we streamed with you, Karen, and Sayaka being playful, viewers might love seeing the femme fatale show her cute side. The contrast might win people over.”

“…”

“…Uh? Did I say something wrong?”

Please don’t stare at me like that. It feels like I said something weird and now it’s awkward.

“You say the strangest things.”

“Huh?”

With a small laugh, she smiled gently.

“I’ve interacted with a lot of people, but this is the first time anyone’s said that to me.”

“Is that so? Maybe it’s because I don’t know you very well, Sakurin-san.”

“Maybe. But…”

Sakurin gently placed a finger on my lips and winked at me.

“There’s something nice about being told things like that by someone who doesn’t know you, isn’t there?”

“…”

“I like it. I think I understand why Sayaka-chan likes you.”

With that, she stepped away and headed toward the other two. Then she turned back for a moment.

“Here’s a little secret for you, Age-san.”

“A secret?”

“I’m actually 21 years old.”

“…What?”

“So, maybe I’ll allow myself to rely on you just a little. Hehe.”

With a playful yet enchanting smile, Sakurin joined the other two, making the atmosphere even noisier. Watching them, I found myself thinking:

(Sakurin-san… I thought she was older than me.)

With that thought lingering, I quietly observed the three of them.

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Chapter 131: Part-Time Job

“…Hmm. Today is the long-awaited day to help Haruka. Let’s do our best, Eiji.”

“That’s fine and all… but why are we wearing these cute aprons?”

“…Hmm. I thought they would look good for the customers, so I prepared them.”

“Do I really need to wear this too?”

Right now, we’re helping out at the place Haru-chan works. Rinmei and I are both wearing these cute aprons.

When Rinmei was asked by Haruka to help out with her part-time job, she stopped her usual singing practice right away and went straight to Haruka. Dragging me along with her.

…Is it just me, or is she starting to treat me like a servant?

“Sorry for asking suddenly. But we’re really short on people, and the owner is off today…”

As I was thinking about that, Haru-chan spoke up in front of me.

From what I gathered, the girls’ bar she works at seems to be fairly popular.

“That’s fine, but what exactly are we supposed to do? I wasn’t told anything, so I have no idea.”

“Yusuke-san, I want you to replace the owner—basically, serve snacks to the customers. I’ve already prepared everything, so it’ll be fine.”

“Uh… Girls’ bars are usually all women, right? Is it really okay for me to work here as a guy?”

“…Hmm. That’s not a problem. The owner is also a man. Besides, I got his permission… so there’s no need to worry.”

“…How do you know that, Rinmei?”

“…Sometimes, I work here too… I get paid. Bui-bui.”

Wait, what? That’s the first I’ve heard of it. I didn’t know at all… Ah, so that’s why Rinmei sometimes comes home late. Now I get it.

“There aren’t enough people with just Rinmei-chan alone… So Yusuke-san, I’m counting on you today. The bar closes at 10.”

“…Got it. I’ll do my best today.”

She has her own life to manage, so she can’t just take time off. And so, we began helping out Haruka-chan.

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The bar opened, and slowly, customers started coming in.

Since the staff are mostly women, it’s no surprise that nearly all the customers are men. Some of them even looked a little sketchy, like dangerous middle-aged guys…

Even so, I was managing somehow, thanks to Haru-chan supporting me.

Some customers even laughed when they saw me in my cute apron… The fact that it made me a little mad is a secret.

Meanwhile, as for Rinmei…

“Rinmei-chan, Rinmei-chaaaan. Talk with me a little more! I’m so lonely, I might just die, you know~?”

“…Hmm. I have nothing to talk about with you. Just pay up and get out of the bar.”

“Ugh!? Even after all this time, you’re still so cold to me! But that’s what makes it great! Rinmei-chan, you’re the best!”

…Like that, she was serving the customers with an incredibly cold and indifferent attitude.

Normally, that would lead to complaints or something… but combined with her looks, it seems the customers absolutely love it.

“Rinmei-chan is amazing, isn’t she? She’s so good at winning people over. It took me so long to just start enjoying talking to customers.”

“Uh, no… I feel like Rinmei is just too unique for this, though.”

I replied to Haru-chan as I handed out snacks to the customers.

“Hey, Haruka-chan. Did you recently switch to contacts? Glasses look great on you, but this is nice too~.”

“Oh, Hasumi-san, you noticed? That’s right! My old glasses broke, so I thought I’d try contacts for a change. I was a bit nervous, but hearing that from you really gives me confidence.”

Seeing Haru-chan happily chatting with someone named Hasumi-san made me think that she’s pretty good at this job too.

“Hey, Mr. Owner! Let me take a picture! I just have to get a shot of you in that outfit!”

“What? Uh, no, please don’t…”

…And so, for the rest of the shift, I had the feeling I was teased about my apron the entire time.

By the time the part-time job ended, I had made a decision.

…The next time I help out, I’ll wear something more normal. And no matter what, I’ll never leave it up to Rinmei, who is now proudly going “bui-bui” next to me.