Chapter 28: E: Pot
Routine work. I check the mic sensitivity and volume.
No issues with the avatar’s movements either. Good thing there won’t be any problems even if Elf comes closer.
Elf’s side is ready too… well, actually, she hasn’t done a thing.
"Elf, at least check your mic sensitivity."
"Mm."
I grip the mouse in my room and click the stream-start button firmly.
Alright, Act Two… starts now!
"We’re playing the game!"
Top Chat: Kirishi-tan!
Top Chat: Yep, that’s definitely Kirishi-tan’s avatar!
Top Chat: Huh? Wait, is this the Elf channel?
Top Chat: It is, it is, you’re in the right place.
"Hello, viewers of both Lamb and Elf. This stream is me, Daimyō Ōna Kirishi, tackling a game together with Elf. Come on, Elf, greet them."
"Mm. Hello."
Top Chat: SHE GREETED THEM!?
Top Chat: THERE’S EVEN AN INTRO EXPLANATION!?
Top Chat: Wait, what’s happening here?
Top Chat: No way… is this a retirement announcement?
Top Chat: Don’t quit!!
Top Chat: Viewers are starting to suspect this excessive service lol
Top Chat: No no, hold on guys, this is actually how it’s supposed to be!
"Elf and I basically stream the same content. No matter which channel you watch, it’ll be the same."
Top Chat: Why are they sharing the same stream though?
Top Chat: But when Elf fought Kirishi-tan in that duel before, the streams were separate!
"I’ll explain why, so Elf, go somewhere you can’t hear me."
"Got it."
Elf leaves, taking her favorite floor cushion with her, and heads off toward the kitchen.
Top Chat: …So, why can’t you talk about this with Elf?
Top Chat: Smells like something shady’s going on!
Top Chat: I’m getting excited now.
"My, Elf’s viewers are sharp too. That’s right, this is—"
KAAN KAAN KAAN KAAN!
"What!? What’s that sound!?"
Top Chat: Whoa!?
Top Chat: What what what!?
A sudden metallic clanging echoes through the room, and I rush out—
"Huh? You done already?"
"Wait… what the hell are you doing?"
Top Chat: …Why’s Elf wearing that? LOL
Top Chat: Pot Elf.
Top Chat: LMAO.
…There she was, Elf—
wearing a pot on her head, banging on it with a ladle.
"You said to make sure Kirishi-tan couldn’t hear, right?"
"Wait, you mean you have to go that far or I’d still hear you?"
"Yup."
Top Chat: We all knew her eyesight was crazy, but her hearing’s busted too, huh.
Top Chat: This Elf really is a walking spec monster.
Top Chat: Good hearing? → understandable.
Top Chat: Therefore: wear a pot on your head and bang it with a ladle → not understandable.
Top Chat: Exactly.
Top Chat: Elf-san, maybe… rethink your methods a little!
Top Chat: Elf: "Forgive me… I’ve outsourced my thinking to my spine."
Top Chat: LMAO, brain off mode.
"That’s enough, you’re disturbing the neighbors. New rule: that’s banned. We’ll use written notes instead, so just don’t look if you don’t want to know."
"Mm."
After confirming Elf turned around to sit facing away, I write something on my notebook and hold it up to Elf’s camera.
『First off, carrier pigeons are banned.』
Top Chat: Naturally.
Top Chat: Yeah, using that would defeat the whole point of a secret talk.
『Elf said she wouldn’t accept any of the distribution, but there’s no way I can just go, “Oh, okay then,” and leave it at that, right?』
Top Chat: True that.
Top Chat: That’d leave a weird aftertaste.
Top Chat: Tbh, it has been bugging us.
『So, we won’t make any huge differences. We’ll make sure there’s still a reason to watch Elf’s stream too.』
Top Chat: Ohhh, I see.
Top Chat: I like this plan.
Top Chat: Lamb viewers approve as well!
Top Chat: Since there’s no risk of apostasy, I’ve subbed to both channels now.
Top Chat: “Apostasy” LMAO.
Top Chat: So, how are you actually gonna do this?
『I’m gonna make Elf lower her guard, so meanwhile, decide on one game to play over here in my chat.』
Top Chat: Roger that.
Top Chat: Understood, boss.
Top Chat: So basically, just act normal and don’t let Elf suspect anything, right?
Top Chat: What kind of game though?
『A horror game. Something so scary it’ll scare Elf out of her soul!』
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