The Story About How I Was Fired From My Company and Then Picked up by a Possessive Streamer With Over 5 Million Subscribers - Chapter 6

“E-eh! No way! It’s really you, Eiji!”

After answering her like Kanna-san, just as expected, she started looking at me with sparkling eyes.

“Do you like Eiji that much?”

“Of course! It all started when Kanna-san recommended you, but then I got hooked…Ah, I haven’t introduced myself yet.”

She calmed down a bit from her excitement and straightened her posture.

“My name is Yugiri Sayaka. I’m 17 years old, a second-year high school student. Please feel free to call me Sayaka, Eiji-san.”

“Thank you for the introduction, Sayaka-chan. I’m Kojima Yusuke. Starting today, I’ll be staying here. Is that okay?”

“Of course! If it were anyone else, maybe not, but if it’s Eiji-san, it’s totally fine. Umm…can I keep calling you Eiji?”

Ah, haha…I actually want to bury that name in my past, but…well, I’ll let her call me whatever she wants. Even though it chips away at my soul bit by bit…

“Sure, Sayaka-chan, call me however you like.”

“Really? Yay! Thank you, Eiji-san. Oh! Wait a minute!”

Then, Sayaka-chan dashed out of the living room with loud footsteps…and came back holding a notebook and a black pen.

“Um! Could you sign this, please?”

“A s-sign?”

Huh…Are people really asking for my autograph? Uh, well…I do remember thinking, “I’ll sign autographs when I become famous!” a long time ago.

I never thought the day would actually come…My past self would be shocked.

“Uh…I’ve never signed anything before, so it might be a bit sloppy. Is that okay?”

“Yes! In fact, I’m really happy that you’re giving me your first autograph! Ahh…Eiji-san’s autograph in my notebook…”

Is she really that happy? Well, I guess it’s natural, considering she’s getting an autograph from someone she admires…right?

Thinking that, I signed the cover of her notebook for the first time.

“Here you go. Is this okay? I’m not too confident about it, though.”

When I handed her the signed notebook and pen, Sayaka-chan’s face lit up with a childlike smile as she gazed intently at the notebook.

“Thank you, Eiji-san! I’m going to treasure this for the rest of my life!”

Her over-the-top reaction made me chuckle. Treasuring it for life…I’m glad, but isn’t that a bit exaggerated?

Oh, now that I think about it…If she’s living here, does that mean she’s a streamer too?

“Sayaka-chan. Can I ask you something?”

“Ah, yes! What is it, Eiji-san?”

“Kanna-san told me that you’re a streamer too, right? You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to, but could you tell me what you do?”

…Maybe that was a bit too insensitive. I was starting to worry that asking such a thing might be rude, but Sayaka-chan didn’t seem to mind at all as she answered.

“It’s fine.”

“Eh? Really? I mean, don’t feel pressured to share.”

“It’s true that I don’t usually tell other people, but you’re special, Eiji-san. Let me show you my other self!”

Saying that, she took out her smartphone and showed me what seemed to be her account.

“This is my account. Take a good look!”

I took a closer look at her phone. I was expecting something impressive…but I was speechless.

“…No way.”

“Oh, did I surprise you? Hehe, I got you, Eiji-san!”

She seemed delighted…but why are there so many big names around here?

“…One of the new generation of rookies, Tenshin Aoi…?”

Tenshin Aoi.

Among the current trend of VTubers, she’s one of the most prominent figures, considered part of the “Golden Era.” She’s one of the new generation rookies, and you could even say she’s leading them.

She does various activities, like chatting, gaming, and collaborations, and whatever she does, it’s top-tier. Her reactions are funny, her teased moments are entertaining, and her interactions with other streamers are beloved by fans…Overall, her reputation is skyrocketing.

“I was wondering what I should stream today, but I’ve decided! I’m going to talk about Eiji-san!”

Looking at her, happily bouncing around, I couldn’t help but compare her.

Her face still had a bit of a youthful innocence, her unique laugh, and her way of speaking…It all felt familiar. For some reason, I was reminded of the Tenshin Aoi I’d seen on live streams.

“Oh, Eiji-san, Eiji-san. I’m about to hit one million subscribers! Praise me!”

…Haha, it seems that my fans are all incredible people.

A famous game streamer and a promising VTuber…Why did they become fans of someone like me?

“S-so that’s how it is, huh…Yeah, you’re really amazing, Sayaka-chan.”

“Right? Hehe, I got praised by Eiji-san!”

While we were talking like that, we heard the sound of the door opening.

“I’m back, Eiji-san…Oh? Sayaka, you’re home.”

“Ah, Kanna-san. Seriously! Why did you decide on the housekeeper without asking anyone?”

“Ugh…Well, it couldn’t be helped. I just happened to meet Eiji-san while I was out for a walk. You understand, right? I tend to go overboard when it comes to things I like.”

“I understand that, but still…Wait, what? A walk? Didn’t you make a request or something?”

“Um, I’ll explain that…”

It seems Kanna-san really did make the request without consulting anyone. I gave a wry smile at the slightly scatterbrained Kanna-san and explained the situation to Sayaka-chan.

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“…Huh? What is that?”

After I finished talking, a low, angry voice echoed. Wait, was that…Sayaka-chan?

“…Why does Eiji-san need to quit? Is that company maybe incompetent? They have someone as cool and capable as Eiji-san, who makes people smile and saves me as if it’s natural…Why would they need to make someone with so many charms like Eiji-san quit? I don’t understand. What is that boss thinking? They’ve been relying on Eiji-san all this time and can’t do anything themselves, but as soon as they don’t need him, they fire him immediately? They should really stop joking around. This is very unpleasant. It’s been a while since I’ve felt this way. Eiji-san, wait for me, okay? I’ll thoroughly crush that worthless company and the awful boss into pieces right now. I’ll start preparing immediately…”

“W-Wait, wait, wait, Sayaka-chan!?”

W-What was that terrifyingly intense rant!? Is there really such a side to a V-Tuber!?

Thinking that, I tried to stop the suddenly changed Sayaka-chan.

“Um, it’s true that it’s frustrating to be fired, but you don’t need to do that.”

“But Eiji-san…”

“And besides, I’m really happy to have met Sayaka-chan and Kanna-san.”

“Eh…I-I see?”

Oh, when I said that, Sayaka-chan’s eyes lit up again. And Kanna-san also calmed down, her cheeks slightly flushed…Hmm, that was close. A secondary disaster almost happened.

“Yeah. So for me, it’s enough just to not be involved with that company anymore. I’d prefer if Sayaka-chan didn’t do anything.”

“…I see…Um, Eiji-san?”

“Hmm?”

“Eiji-san, are you…happy to have met me?”

“Ahaha…We haven’t known each other long, but I’m happy to have met someone as cute as Sayaka-chan.”

Actually, I hadn’t met many charming or beautiful women until I joined the company…Oh dear…

“C-Cute…!? I-I see…”

Sayaka-chan’s unique smile returned as she touched her cheek. I’m glad she’s calmed down.

“Eiji-san. How about me? Am I cute?”

“？Kanna-san is very beautiful and wonderful, you know?”

“Beautiful…!? I-I see.”

Kanna-san kept repeating “beautiful” like a broken robot.

“…I understand, Eiji-san. I won’t do anything about that company…But!”

Then, a calm Sayaka-chan pointed her finger at me decisively.

“If I see any sign that Eiji-san might be harmed, I’ll thoroughly destroy that company!”

“…Okay, understood. I’ll be counting on you if that happens.”

“…Hehe! Leave it to me.”

Satisfied, Sayaka-chan finally returned to her usual self. Well, since Kanna-san has returned too…

“Kanna-san. Could you put the things you bought in the kitchen?”

“Ah, yes. I understand.”

—Let’s get ready for dinner.