The Story About How I Was Fired From My Company and Then Picked up by a Possessive Streamer With Over 5 Million Subscribers - Extra 5-6
Extra 5: Lovey-Dovey Talk and Advice
“…This the place? You called me out here, so I came, but what’s this about?”
In front of me stood a bar that totally matched his taste.
Still not sure why I’d been summoned, I decided to step inside anyway.
A handful of patrons were nursing drinks at the counter.
I was just soaking in the moody atmosphere when I spotted a familiar back. I took the empty seat next to him.
“Yo, long time no see, Soji.”
“It hasn’t been that long. We see each other at work all the time.”
“But drinking together like this? Been a while.”
“Well, true. Ah, I ordered that one for you. Drink up and be grateful.”
“If you picked it, it can’t be bad.”
…He must’ve had a few already—Soji’s cheeks, usually immune to alcohol, were faintly red.
I took a sip. The unique mix of bitterness and sweetness spread across my tongue. While savoring it, I turned back to him.
“So, what’s up? You dragged me all the way here—must be something you really wanna talk about.”
“Ah… yeah. Now that it’s time to say it to you, it’s kinda embarrassing.”
“Hm?”
It was rare to see Soji hesitate like this. Something felt off… then one possibility popped into my head.
“Don’t tell me it’s about Kirigiri-san and Kyoko-san?”
“…”
Bullseye. Soji froze completely.
I gave a small wry smile and let him continue.
“…Lately both of them have gotten super aggressive. The other day they straight-up proposed to me.”
“Wow, they don’t hold back.”
“You’re treating this like it’s somebody else’s problem, huh? From my side I have no idea what to do. Honestly, this is the most lost I’ve ever been in my life.”
A deep, uncharacteristic sigh reached my ears.
I always figured one day women would swarm him… and now it’s finally happened.
Kirigiri Misato and Yanagi Kyoko—most guys would call them stunning.
From the outside it looks enviable, but judging by Soji’s face, it’s really wearing him down.
“So what exactly am I supposed to listen to? Your bragging?”
“…Asking you—the densest guy alive when it comes to women—is pretty stupid, I know. But… which one do you think I should choose?”
“Dude, stop right there.”
I shot back at that scumbag-level line.
If that got out online he’d be canceled in seconds. Just imagining the flood of furious comments sent a chill down my spine.
“You’ll figure it out as you keep spending time with them, right?”
“Y-yeah, that’s true, but… I might’ve gotten liked by some seriously intense people.”
“How so?”
“…The other day I accidentally overheard the two of them talking.”
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“…I have no intention of losing. I’ll use every trick in the book to seize Soji-san’s heart.”
“That’s my line. Even if you two end up together, I’ll steal him away. He’s the only man I’ve ever fallen for at first sight—I’m never handing him over.”
“Then try it if you think you can.”
““…””
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“…And that’s what I heard. They’re straight-up predators.”
…Kyoko-san said something pretty dangerous there.
At this rate, Soji getting married might not be too far off.
“Why are you acting like this doesn’t concern you? When it comes to women, you’re the one in the most danger, you know?”
“M-me…?”
“…Well, I won’t say anything more, but you should brace yourself. They’re dead serious.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“…Sigh, whatever. Let’s just drink tonight. That’s why I called you here—listen to me ramble until I pass out.”
“Uh, yeah, sure.”
…For some reason his story made a cold shiver run down my back. Must’ve been my imagination.
In the end I forgot about it as time passed, and I listened to his lovey-dovey complaints until he drank himself under the table.
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Extra 6: Streamer Meeting
“…Then, thank you all for gathering today. Let’s begin.”
In a certain living room, Shiorina-san spoke with a serious face as she looked at Sayaka and Rinmei.
Whatever they were about to discuss seemed extremely important to the three of them.
If Yusuke—aka Eiji—saw this scene, he’d probably say, “…Isn’t it just the usual members?” But everyone silently agreed not to point that out.
“Today’s topic: The 13th ‘Let’s Finally Make That Dense Idiot Eiji Notice Us’ Meeting!!”
“…Um, Shiorina-san. It’s true Eiji-san is a dense moron when it comes to romance, but isn’t putting that in the title a little much?”
“…This is fine… Eiji is an idiot. If we don’t step on that landmine, he’ll never turn around… We need fighting spirit.”
“I-I mean, yeah, he is, but…”
The title was so blunt that Sayaka’s shoulders slumped.
Shiorina-san ignored her entirely, rested her chin on her hand, and turned her gaze to Rinmei.
“…Let’s get started right away. First, report from Rinmei-san… Scarlet-san, the floor is yours.”
“Shiorina-san!? A-are we really going full KANNA-style!?”
“…Mmph. Leave it to me.”
“Don’t get into it too…!”
Sayaka tried to retort several times but couldn’t keep up with their rhythm.
Rinmei began speaking calmly.
“…It happened while I was recording music.”
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“…Yeah. No lag, sound quality is fine, and Rinmei’s voice matches the lyrics perfectly… I think it’s good.”
“…Good. Glad to hear it.”
“Then I’ll upload the video we just recorded. Good work today.”
“Ah… Eiji…!”
“Hm? What’s up?”
“U-um…”
“?”
“…H-how do I look today…?”
“Look? Your singing was beautiful, as always.”
“N-not that…”
“??”
“…………………………Never mind. Idiot Eiji.”
“Ah, Rin—!?”
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“…And that’s what happened.”
“I see… That one’s definitely Eiji-san’s fault.”
“Um, I didn’t understand a single thing…”
Sayaka was completely left behind by the story.
Rinmei’s cheeks puffed out a little as she remembered, sulking slightly.
“…I had dressed up that day. Just a little… but I did.”
“Ah… that kind of situation. Got it.”
“…I trimmed my bangs just a tiny bit. Put on cheek makeup only. But Eiji didn’t notice.”
“Yeah, Eiji-san wouldn’t notice that…”
Sayaka gave a wry smile and nodded, understanding the feeling a bit.
“…But afterward he gave me snacks. And said, ‘You look prettier.’ …I was satisfied.”
“You totally came out ahead!”
“…He didn’t notice at first. Calling him a dense, squishy idiot is not an overstatement.”
“You just invented a weird new word…”
“…Understood. Scarlet-san’s report complete. Next, Tenharu Aoi-san, please.”
“Me? Umm… recently, this happened, I guess?”
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“Eiji-saaan… Iida confessed to me again…”
“That soccer club guy? He’s really devoted to you, Sayaka.”
“He’s not devoted, he’s just an idiot!! …Ugh, I wish he’d leave me alone…”
“I can’t relate to that feeling, so all I can do is cheer you on. Here.”
“Juice! Thank you~ …Hey, hey, Eiji-san.”
“Hm?”
“Just hypothetically—if I got a boyfriend, what would you think?”
“Sayaka with a boyfriend?”
“Yes. Ah! It’s absolutely impossible, okay! Because I only lo—”
“I’d feel a little lonely, but I’d support you.”
“…Eh?”
“I don’t want to burden you because of me. But looking at you, it might not be too far off.”
“…”
“? Sayaka??”
“…Fuh.”
“Fuh?”
“FueeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!”
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“…I ended up crying because it felt like I didn’t matter to him at all…”
“…A tragic tale.”
“That really hurts…”
“I know I’m being selfish and high-maintenance, but…”
“…Sayaka. You don’t have to say any more. I understand how you feel. I’m on your side.”
“B-but! After that, Eiji-san promised me a date!!”
“…”
“And it’s the super-popular planetarium that just opened! It’s tomorrow, I’m so excited…”
“…Withdrawing previous statement. You are the enemy. Drop dead.”
“Eh!? Why am I suddenly getting cursed out by Rinmei—!?”
Sayaka froze mid-sentence.
Shiorina-san was smiling, but a pitch-black aura leaked from her.
“Okay, okay, Scarlet-san. Don’t be too harsh. It’s not good for us to nitpick either… right?”
“…Y-yes ma’am!”
Out of sheer terror, Sayaka answered a question that wasn’t even asked.
Shiorina-san, who had nearly turned into the embodiment of jealousy, slowly reined in her aura.
“…Then lastly, me. Hmm… yeah, I’ll talk about that one.”
Shiorina-san began recounting Eiji’s latest idiot episode.
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“Eiji-san. Sudden question.”
“A question…? It’s not something weird, right?”
“It’s fine. It’s simple.”
“…Fine, go ahead.”
“Thank you. Then—do you currently like anyone?”
“Like anyone…? What’s with the sudden question?”
“Just answer. So, do you?”
“………………No one in particular comes to mind.”
“Anyone you’re even interested in?”
“Uh, no…”
“…”
“S-Shiorina-san?”
“…Well, fine. I pretty much expected that.”
“?”
“Ahem… next question. Do you think I like someone?”
“Eh? You do?”
“If I answer, the question loses meaning… but yes, I do.”
“W-when did that happen…? What kind of person?”
“You want to know?”
“I-if possible…”
“…That person is kind, of course, but he dashes to help others without hesitation. Being with him feels comfortable. When I was at my lowest, he supported me… He’s the person I admire most.”
“Wow… sounds amazing. Making you say that much.”
“…”
“…Huh? What’s wrong?”
“…You really have no idea?”
“Eh…? Wait, do I know this person…?”
“………………………………Sigh.”
“??”
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“…I basically confessed, you know? Yet he not only didn’t notice—he said he had no clue who it could be… Don’t you think that’s insane?”
“Um, Shiorina-san, you’re back to normal speaking…”
“…As expected of Eiji. He crushed Shiorina in one effortless blow.”
“I haven’t been rejected yet!!!”
Unable to accept it, Shiorina-san slammed the table hard.
“…Well, we ended up playing the new game together all day and had fun, so it was okay.”
“Hold on. What’s this story? I can’t let that slide.”
“…Mmph. Another enemy spotted. Love is war.”
In the end, the three spent the meeting less on “how to make Yusuke notice us” and more on trading stories about their crushes.
They sympathized, got jealous, and finally laughed together…
That time among the three of them continues even now.
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