The Story About How I Was Fired From My Company and Then Picked up by a Possessive Streamer With Over 5 Million Subscribers - Extra 3-4

Extra 3: Daily Life as Summer Approaches

“Ughhh… I-it’s so hoooot…”

Sayaka was sprawled flat on the floor, flapping her shirt to let some air through.

Next to her, Rinmei lay face-down, sweat pouring off her. Anyone else walking in would definitely would’ve gotten the wrong idea. I couldn’t help giving a wry smile.

“Hey, you two. Why are you collapsed on the floor? It’s hot, sure, but stop lying on the ground.”

“Uuu… Y-you say that, Shiorina-san, but… isn’t today kinda extra hot?”

“…They said it’ll go over 30°C. Honestly, this is abnormal… ugh.”

Their voices had zero energy, and for some reason their eyes looked like they were spinning in cartoon swirls.

Shiorina-san sighed at the pair and settled into a chair.

“If you don’t get up soon, I’m eating all the ice cream Eiji-san made, okay? If that’s fine with you…”

“Ehh!? He made ice cream!? I’m eating, I’m eating!!”

“Mmph. Shiorina, hogging is bad.”

“…Good grief, you two.”

At the speed of light, Sayaka and Rinmei shot upright and hurried toward the kitchen where I was.

“Waa…! It’s sherbet! Can we really eat it!?”

“…Sayaka eating first is not allowed… I eat first.”

“It’s not quite ready yet, so wait just a bit longer, okay?”

““Okaaay.””

They answered in unison and obediently sat down at the table, looking excited while they waited.

“Honestly, these girls. They actually listen when it’s Eiji-san telling them…”

“Ahaha…”

Shiorina-san’s half-exasperated words made me laugh lightly. It does feel like they treat us a little differently…

“Oh, right, Eiji-san! Look at this!”

Sayaka suddenly shoved her phone in my face. On the screen were a super-famous corporate Vtuber and Sayaka side by side.

“No way—you did a collab?”

“That’s right! I guess our year-end project caught their eye, because they reached out and asked, ‘Want to collab?’”

“You’re basically a big deal now.”

That person is top-tier even among Vtubers. Hearing someone like that personally invited her made me really happy—Sayaka’s grown so much.

“…I’m releasing a new song too. A trendy style, different direction… I’ll do my best.”

Rinmei declared that like she wasn’t about to lose.

Come to think of it, Rinmei’s been challenging herself to all sorts of new things ever since her V-avatar was made.

She mainly sings, but she often collabs with Sayaka and Shiorina-san to play games or just chat.

The new track she’s putting out is apparently a catchy, addictive rhythm-focused song. When I heard that the girl with the beautiful, ethereal voice was trying that genre, I was honestly surprised.

“You two are starting to feel like distant celebrities.”

The words slipped out before I could stop them.

But instead of getting annoyed, both of them puffed up their cheeks and shot back.

“Even if we get super famous, we’re never leaving Eiji-san’s side!”

“…Exactly… Eiji just has to keep cooking for us.”

“That phrasing is kinda misleading…?”

I couldn’t help retorting at Rinmei’s line.

Shiorina-san listened to the exchange and smiled gently.

“I can’t fall behind either. The Switch 2 just came out, so maybe I’ll pick up some new titles.”

“You won the lottery for it, right, Shiorina-san? Your post on X got insane reactions.”

I still remember how people who didn’t win were whining about it—pretty memorable.

Shiorina-san’s already pro-level at games, so every now and then she ends up facing overseas tournament players.

These three are incredible, I thought as I set the plates of sherbet on the table.

“Here you go. It melts fast, so be careful.”

“Waa…! Vanilla! Itadakimaasu!”

“…Mmph. Itadaku.”

“Thank you very much, Eiji-san.”

Together with these three girls who’ve become just a little bit famous, I spent another ordinary day with them.

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Extra 4: Blue Sky, White Clouds, and~

The blazing sun shone brilliantly in the clear blue summer sky.

Fluffy white clouds drifted so slowly that time itself seemed to stretch, while sunlight scattered across the sea, turning the water into a sparkling jewel.

“The seeaaaa!!!”

We had come to play at that very ocean.

Sayaka, now changed into her swimsuit, shouted at the top of her lungs. Her face was glowing brighter than ever.

“…Sayaka, too loud. You’re ruining the mood when we finally came to have fun.”

“When you come to the sea you’re supposed to yell like this, Rinmei! And… you’re hardly one to talk.”

“…I was actually looking forward to it.”

At Sayaka’s jab, Rinmei hid her face behind the two floaties she was hugging.

Shiorina-san and I watched the pair with amused smiles.

July had arrived and Sayaka’s summer break started, so after talking it over we decided to go somewhere fun—ending up at the beach.

Lately the outside temperature sometimes tops forty degrees, so heatstroke and dehydration are real risks, but we prepared thoroughly.

“Eiji-san! Let’s hurry into the water! I wanna play now!”

“…Today I will enjoy myself to the fullest.”

“Okay, okay. But first we set up, alright?”

I said that while carrying the parasol and sheet.

We definitely needed a spot to rest, and direct sunlight was to be avoided—especially since it was Shiorina-san’s request.

“Sorry for making you go out of your way, Eiji-san.”

“Not at all, don’t worry. I was planning to set up anyway.”

She wore a big sunhat and a light cardigan over the pure-white swimsuit we’d prepared earlier.

With that figure and beauty, she looked like someone who’d get hit on instantly. Even I couldn’t help staring when I first saw her.

“…P-please don’t stare so much… it’s embarrassing.”

“S-sorry. I just… got captivated for a second…”

“…Fufu.”

Shiorina-san’s cheeks flushed pink, but she smiled happily.

Being praised really does make her glad, huh.

“Muu… Eiji-san! Me too, me too!”

“…Unfair that only Shiorina gets attention.”

The two of them stepped right in front of me, showing off the swimsuits they’d carefully chosen.

“You both look great, so no need to get mad.”

“…Somehow it feels like he brushed us off compared to Shiorina-san.”

“…Agreed. Feels like we’re being treated like kids.”

“Hey, hey, don’t tease Eiji-san too much. You want to play soon, right?”

“Well yeah, but… Shiorina-san, we put so much thought into picking these swimsuits! He could praise us a little…”

“…Shiorina is in an extremely good mood. So she really is happy when Eiji compliments her?”

“You already know the answer, don’t you?”

That kind of conversation went back and forth.

Probably because all three are stunning, the people around us—especially the guys—couldn’t take their eyes off them.

I kept hearing nearby girls snapping “Hey!!” at their boyfriends…

“…Let’s set up as close to the water as possible. Fewer guys will try to hit on them that way.”

With that hunch, I started walking.

But no matter how far I went, I didn’t sense the three following behind me.

“…You three?”

When I turned around, they were staring at me—and grinning for some reason.

“What’s up?”

“…Fufufu, nooothing.”

“…Eiji is worrying about us. This is amusing, very amusing.”

“It’s okay, Eiji-san! No matter who tries to pick us up, we’ll turn them down flat!”

“U-uh, yeah…?”

I had no idea why they all looked so happy.

I just stared at the three backs that had somehow ended up walking ahead of me.

Did I say something weird?

“…Still, what a beautiful ocean.”

Looking at the endless horizon, I thought to myself as I walked: Summer has really begun.