Chapter 60: “The Baptism of ‘Good Evening Ranran'”

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Translator: Soafp

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I never expected that our daytime meeting would lead to such an unexpected turn of events.

Reuniting with Ranko and now working side by side, staring at the same screen, I was filled with a mix of surprise and confusion, leaving me with an indescribable feeling. On the other hand, while Ranko seemed surprised, she appeared more amused than anything else.

I was shocked when I learned that Ranko was a fan of my work, but I never imagined we'd end up collaborating like this. Still, there was no hesitation or anxiety in Ranko's expression, just a pure, joyful smile.

As I glanced at her, I couldn't help but feel that today was turning into an extraordinary day.

“Sensei, you didn't expect to meet again like this, did you?”

Ranko chuckled as she continued to operate her PC.

“Yeah, honestly, I'm surprised. Especially after what happened this afternoon.”

Ranko giggled, returning her gaze to the screen.

“So, ta-da! Here's your very own 3D bunny mask avatar!”

What appeared on the screen was a character with a stylish white-and-black bunny mask. It had a mysterious yet cute design that gave off a subtle charm.

The attention to detail was impressive. Delicate patterns were etched along the edges of the mask, and the ears were designed to move realistically. The blinking and facial expression changes were also represented, which left me in awe of the craftsmanship.

I was astonished that she had gone to such lengths for me.

“Is this… mine?”

“Yep! It's a custom-made avatar just for you. Isn't it cute?”

“Wow, this is amazing. But… didn't it cost a lot to make this?”

When I asked, Ranko gave a wry smile and shrugged her shoulders.

“Well, yeah. But it was for today!”

“Wait… is this because of your ‘Sugar daddy'?”

After a brief pause, Ranko nodded.

“Yeah, I spent money just for fun. But you know, it's something really important to me.”

Ranko's eyes sparkled. It wasn't just frivolous spending; it seemed like she viewed it as an investment to bring her dreams to life. It was clear she wasn't forced into it but was genuinely enjoying the process.

I raised an eyebrow, surprised. Even though she treated it like a game, there was a serious passion in her expression.

“I see.”

Before I realized it, Ranko averted her gaze slightly, her cheeks tinged with color. She looked a little embarrassed.

Once Ranko finished her explanation, it was time to start the stream.

“Alright, let’s get started!”

Ranko sent a message to the staff in the next room, and soon the stream began.

As the screen changed, I saw that many viewers had already been waiting, and the comments started to flood in.

“Good evening, RanRan!”

Seeing that flood of comments, my eyes widened in surprise.

“Good eve—wait, what is this?”

Seeing me flustered, Ranko quickly muted her mic and whispered in my ear.

“This is our greeting, so just follow along! On three!”

Ranko unmuted the mic, waved both hands at the camera, and energetically said,

“Everyone, good evening RanRan!”

I hurriedly mimicked her, but my timing was completely off.

“Just like at the press conference lol,” “You’re way off haha,” the comments flooded in.

Ranko quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

“As expected of Sensei, never miss a beat~ Anyway, you all probably know already, but let me introduce him! The author of the novel that's being adapted into both a movie and an anime, ‘Two and One,’ here's Sensei, Hajime Rangaku !”

As she clapped her hands and smoothly hyped up the crowd with an English phrase, the chat exploded. The viewers were in a great mood, and comments like “88888888!!” and “Sensei~!” flooded the screen.

Seeing this, I realized, without any mental preparation, that I was already caught in the current of the live stream. My palms began to sweat. The overwhelming pressure of so many people watching me in real-time was starting to get to me.

The nightmare of the previous press conference resurfaced in my mind. Back then, I was also under the spotlight, and I couldn't find the words to speak. I had no idea what to say or where to look, only confusion.

I wondered if I was going to be okay…

I whispered to myself, but it was too late. The stream had already begun.

And so, my first live stream was mercilessly underway.