The Story About How I Was Fired From My Company and Then Picked up by a Possessive Streamer With Over 5 Million Subscribers - Chapter 80

“…A collaboration?”

“Ah. I told you about it before, right? I wanted to do a collaborative stream with Sayaka and…Tenharu Aoi.”

When Karen contacted me while I was at home doing housework, I wondered what it could be about…so, that’s it.

“Come to think of it, I remember Eiji mentioning something like that…ugh…”

“What’s wrong, Aoi? You get the chance to do a collab with me! Show some appreciation, will you?”

“…I’ve never liked how superior you act, so I tried to avoid you…hey, don’t hug me!”

Even though Sayaka is clearly uncomfortable, Karen clings to her mercilessly, saying, “Ao~i.”

Wait, do they both hate each other, or is it just Sayaka who dislikes Karen? I haven’t noticed any signs of it before.

“We’re both pros at streaming, you know. A poker face is one of my special skills.”

“…Please don’t read into people’s hearts without their permission.”

She apologizes as if it were accidental, but it was definitely on purpose, right? She’s even smirking a bit! Seriously, my heart can’t take it…

“Ugh…Eiji, do I really have to do this?”

“…Well, at this point, it’s a bit too late.”

Karen already posted the announcement for the stream, so there’s no way to back out…

“And so, Sayaka, let’s do a fun stream together!”

“N~o~ wa~y~!!!!”

But her resistance is futile…And before long, Karen and Aoi’s collaboration stream begins.

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“Hey, everyone! How’ve you been? I’m doing as great as ever! …Especially today.”

“…Hellooo…this is Tenharu Aoi…”

Comments:
– “Her energy level is so low!?”
– “LOL”
– “Aoi clearly doesn’t want to be here, lol.”
– “Poor Karen…”

It’s clear they don’t get along…or rather, Aoi just hates Karen. Even the viewers are chuckling awkwardly, with some even laughing or sympathizing with Karen.

“Okay, everyone, let’s stop treating me like the pitiful one here. You’re going to make me cry.”

“It’d be better if you just broke down in tears and ended the stream right now.”

“…Aoi? Even someone with nerves of steel like me would cry from that, you know?”

Comments:
– “That doesn’t sound like the Aoi we know…lol.”
– “Why does she hate her so much?”
– “Maybe it’s just a personality clash?”
– “I feel sorry for Karen-sama…”

“Anyway, putting introductions aside, Aoi’s here with us today~! Hey, Aoi, if you keep up that low energy, everyone’s going to ditch you!”

“Ugh…fine…ahem! Everyone! Let’s have a great time together with Aoi, here to brighten your day like a clear sky!”

Comments:
– “Whoa, that’s amazing!”
– “Her voice changed completely!”
– “She looks like she’s glowing even though we can’t see her face?”
– “I feel the same way!”

Aoi—or rather, Sayaka—is really impressive. Even though she hated this, she’s back to her usual self. What Karen said about being a pro might not be entirely wrong.

“Since Aoi’s brought her energy up, let’s dive into the segment I’ve prepared for today! We’re going to play a game together!”

“Wo~w! I’m re~ally excited!”

…Sayaka, that didn’t sound genuine at all.

“Wait, what’s this? Isn’t this kind of weird? There’s a game where we have to say ‘I love you,’ right?”

“Oh, you caught on? Well, since Aoi’s chosen it, let’s start with this ‘I love you’ game!”

“Hold on a second! I didn’t agree to that—”

“Okay, let’s start!”

“Listen to me!!”

And so, the “I love you” game began, but the outcome was decided instantly.

“Aoi, you go first!”

“…Alright…I love you.”

“Gah!?”

…For some reason, Karen was struck down as if she were coughing up blood.

“Not bad, Aoi…that one hit me hard!”

“…I wasn’t even saying it with any feeling.”

“Ugh, that tsundere attitude is charming, too…Alright, now it’s my turn.”

“Eh…we’re still doing this?”

Ignoring Aoi’s dismay, Karen strikes a strange pose, pointing her finger at Aoi.

“…I love you, Aoi.”

“…Thank you.”

Aoi cringes and responds halfheartedly. Despite that, the comments section fills with shrieks of admiration.

“Wh-why…? Why isn’t Aoi flustered…?”

“Can we just end this already? I’m getting bored.”

“W-wait! I’m not ready yet—”

“I love you.”

“Urgh!?”

Karen collapses from Aoi’s merciless words. The viewers burst out laughing, with a few letting out startled cries.

“Haa…I wish Eiji would say ‘I love you’ to me instead…”

She glances over at me, but I look away in silence. She pouts as if dissatisfied, but I’m not doing it, alright?

After that, Karen, having recovered, played other games with Aoi, and their collaboration stream eventually came to an end.

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“I’m exhausted…This was way more tiring than usual…”

“I had a lot of fun. It’s been a while since I did a stream with Sayaka, and it was great.”

“I’ve had more than enough, though…”

The two of them share their thoughts. The stream was a success, and although there were mixed opinions, the viewers seemed satisfied.

“Good job, both of you. I’ll handle the rest, so take a break.”

“Oh, Eiji-san, thank you! Then, I won’t hold back.”

For some reason, she leans on my back…why?

“Sayaka?”

“Is it okay? Hehe, Eiji-san’s back is so big…”

Recently, Sayaka has been making more physical contact with me, like this, or resting against my back…What did I do to deserve this?

“…I recognize your editing skills, but now I understand why you annoy me.”

“Why do you sound so envious, Karen?”

“Grr! And why does Sayaka like you so much, Eiji? It’s so…unjust!”

“You’re letting your true feelings show…”

…Are there only troublesome rookies in this new era?

Surrounded by these two, I began editing clips from the recent stream.