The Story About How I Was Fired From My Company and Then Picked up by a Possessive Streamer With Over 5 Million Subscribers - Chapter 132-133

Chapter 132: A Hint of Sweetness and Memories

Several days had passed, and today I was out for a little trip. But it wasn’t just any outing.

Walking happily beside me was Kanna, her expression radiant as she enjoyed herself.

“You seem to be in a great mood,” I said.

“Of course! It’s been a long time since I’ve been on a date with you, Eiji-san. I can’t help but feel excited,” she replied.

Despite wearing sunglasses and clothes designed not to draw attention, her delight was unmistakable.

Kanna, without a hint of mature allure but rather exuding an innocent charm like a child, squeezed my hand playfully, her face lit up with a cheerful smile.

“So, where are we going today?”

When I asked, she answered with enthusiasm, her good mood unwavering.

“I haven’t decided yet, but I thought we could just wander around the town today. Sometimes, it’s nice to take things slow.”

Her gaze shifted somewhere else as she spoke. Following her eyes, I saw a café—the same one we visited the first time we explored the town together.

“Do you remember, Eiji-san? That café is where our lives together began.”

“Yeah, I remember how flustered you were with your bold suggestion back then.”

“It wasn’t that pushy! I just… suggested moving in together,” she protested, looking away.

“And that’s what I mean by pushy,” I retorted.

She averted her gaze further. Honestly, it had been a lot of work afterward—selling off her rented apartment without warning, helping her pack, and moving her things. Now that I think about it, though, it’s a fond memory.

While I reminisced, a large screen on a tall building caught my attention, broadcasting an advertisement.

On the screen, there was gameplay footage—not of her face, but I immediately recognized it. In bold letters, it read: KANNA, gamer and streamer.

“Is that…?”

“Oh, that’s from a tournament I participated in a few years ago. Feels nostalgic,” she said.

“Didn’t you collaborate with other streamers or join more tournaments?”

“Ah… Well, I’m not really into collaborations or events. That clip on the screen? The organizers begged me to join, so I did,” she admitted with an awkward laugh.

Ah, that explains why no other big names seemed to be around her. It made sense now.

“Since you came into my life, it feels like time has finally started moving for me,” she said suddenly, pulling my arm close to her body.

Her smile was warm, her joy evident, though the sensation of her chest against me was… distracting. Still, her happiness made me smile.

“Eiji-san!”

“Hmm? What is it—whoa?!”

She suddenly pulled me, and I felt a soft, warm sensation on my cheek.

“… Hehe. I kissed you,” she said, not letting go of my arm.

Her ears were red, and I couldn’t hide my flustered reaction.

“From now on, let’s always be together, okay? Every day with you is so much fun,” she said.

“… That’s an exaggeration,” I muttered, feeling heat rise to my face.

Holding her hand as it rested on my cheek, I continued walking with her through the town.

By the time the sky turned dark, my feet were starting to feel tired. Yet Kanna remained cheerful the entire time.

“Eiji-san, Eiji-san! What’s for dinner tonight? We had stew yesterday, right?”

“Hmm… I think Sayaka and Rinmei will cook something. I’m not sure what, though.”

“Oh? Those two seem to have gotten better at cooking lately. Meanwhile, I feel like I’m not improving at all.”

“Haha… Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses,” I replied.

Kanna’s cooking skills… well, let’s just say they’re unique.

Finally, our house came into view. I couldn’t wait to rest—though I still had chores and video editing to do.

But then, I noticed someone standing in front of our house. A girl with chestnut-colored hair tied in a ponytail, fidgeting nervously.

When she spotted us—or rather, when she saw Kanna—she approached us quickly.

“Kanna!”

“Kyoko? What are you doing here?”

“There’s something I need to tell you… I’ve found your—”

“… What?”

“—your parents. I’ve found them!”

“… What?”

In that instant, I realized something.

The fog that had shrouded Kanna’s past—her entire story—was about to clear.

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Chapter 133: Tragedy

“What… what do you mean? My mom and dad… were found?”

Kanna staggered forward, gripping Kyoko’s shoulders tightly. This wasn’t the Kanna I knew. No, this was the fragile, childlike Kanna I’d only glimpsed during her nightmares.

“Calm down, Kanna. Take a deep breath first.”
“How can I stay calm?! My mom… my dad… they were found… huff, huff…”

“Kanna!”

I rushed to her side as she began hyperventilating, gently rubbing her back. But her panic wouldn’t subside, and her breathing grew erratic.

“…You’re… no, never mind. Right now, we need to take Kanna with us. Get her in the car.”

A red car idled nearby. I nodded at the woman named Kyoko and helped Kanna into the back seat.

“Kanna, it’s okay. Just breathe. Deep breaths, in and out.”

“Huff… huff… Eiji… huff…”

…Something must have happened in her past. I wanted to ask, but now wasn’t the time. Kyoko started the car, and I quickly sent a message to Sayaka, letting her know we’d be late.

The car came to a stop, and the sound of the engine shutting off brought me back to the present.

We were at… a police station.

“Kanna!”

The moment the car stopped, Kanna bolted out and sprinted toward the station. Her speed was shocking for someone usually clumsy; her desperation was painfully clear.

“…We should follow her. I’ll explain everything once things settle down.”

There was unease in Kyoko’s voice, and my gut tightened with dread. We hurried after Kanna, following the path she’d taken through the open doors of the station.

The air inside was tense and oppressive—something was very wrong. A police officer guided us, his expression heavy with sorrow. Finally, we reached a room with its door ajar.

Inside…

Two bodies lay beneath white sheets. Kanna stood frozen, staring at them in silence.

“…Mom? Dad?”

Her voice was faint, trembling, as if it might shatter at any moment. With shaking hands, she reached out to pull back the sheet covering one body. The face beneath it became visible, and the sheet slipped from her grasp.

“No… this can’t be… They said… they said they’d come back… this can’t be happening…”

Desperate to disprove the truth before her eyes, Kanna moved to the second body. She pulled back the sheet, revealing a man’s face. Her expression went blank.

“…No… no, no, no… This isn’t real… this can’t be real…”

No one could speak. No one could reach out to her. All we could do was watch as the realization broke her completely.

“Hey… wake up. Come on, it’s me, Kanna. See? I’ve grown up! You’re surprised, aren’t you? I’ve been living my best, waiting for you… because you said you’d come back… I believed you…”

Tears spilled from her eyes, streaming down her cheeks. She understood now—her parents would never return.

“A… aah… AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!”

Her heart-wrenching scream filled the room, echoing off the walls. She clung to the bodies, sobbing uncontrollably.

“Kanna!”

Suddenly, her cries stopped. She collapsed, her body going limp.

The room erupted into chaos as people rushed to her side. But amid the commotion, I…

…I could do nothing.

(Kanna…)

All I could do was call her name silently in my heart.