I May Be a Virtual Youtuber, but I Still Go to Work-Chapter 132
The stream was supposed to start and end in a mundane manner.
But after numerous twists and turns, it ended in a grand fashion.
Bazubi’s follower count surpassing 20,000 was one thing.
There was concern that viewers might flood the chat only looking for Magia, disrupting the stream.
However, Bazubi skillfully took control, balancing things out, which was truly impressive.
The fact that the incoming viewers didn’t cause chaos played a role, but more importantly, Bazubi’s relatively small fanbase, Jubu-dan, welcomed the influx without much resistance, allowing the event to unfold smoothly.
So, after wrapping up the stream, Magia left a message in the chat.
— 🗡Magia Proxy: Thank you, Jubu-dan.
— 🗡Magia Proxy: Thanks to your warm welcome today, we had a great stream.
— 🗡Magia Proxy: Please continue to support Bazubi in the future.
It was a message meant to acknowledge the possibility that Bazubi’s original fans might have felt uncomfortable with the sudden invasion of the Wol-dungi.
The response was overwhelmingly positive.
:: An anonymous donor has contributed 1,000 Clouds! ::
:: Just don’t come too often. It gets exhausting if you show up too many times. ::
:: An anonymous donor has contributed 1,000 Clouds! ::
:: We had fun too, haha. It’s also the first time we’ve seen Queen Zubi for this long, lol. ::
Did this heartwarming atmosphere make Magia reflect on the time she coughed up blood collaborating with Movgun in the past?
Not a chance.
If it had been a female streamer instead of Movgun, Magia would have welcomed it with open arms.
Movgun was a lifelong nemesis. Lately, he had been leaning in favor of Parallel, but it never hurt to stay cautious.
***
After ending the stream, Bazubi finished packing up the equipment Magia had brought.
Only then did she realize that she had gone a little overboard and immediately bowed in apology.
"I'm so sorry...!"
"What are you apologizing for?"
"Well... I got too caught up in the roleplay and unintentionally pushed you into doing a lot, Gia. There were 30,000 people watching... I’m really sorry..."
Magia brushed it off like it was nothing.
“It’s fine. As long as you’re satisfied with how it went, that’s all that matters.”
“I-I wasn’t asking for anything out of personal interest...!”
“I was just doing business, so don’t overthink it.”
“Oh.”
Ahem, ahem.
Bazubi coughed awkwardly and bowed her head again.
“Anyway, thank you so much for today. Because of you... I think I’ve made an unforgettable memory. I didn’t even realize that so many people had shown up... How do you not get nervous in a situation like that?”
“If you see the viewers as friends you’ve known for years, it just happens naturally.”
“Aha...”
“And no matter how much they mess around, they never cross the line harder than I did. If they do, I just ban them.”
“True. I heard you used to be pretty ruthless...”
“That’s not exactly something to be proud of, so don’t make it sound like an achievement.”
“Oh. Um. Sorry...”
“Besides, you didn’t seem nervous at all today, Bazubi. There’s no need to put me on a pedestal.”
“Well, that’s because I didn’t realize how many people were watching...”
“Then just keep hiding the viewer count during your streams. That way, you can be confident every day, just like today.”
“Huh? Are you a genius...?”
“You do realize you’ve barely been trailing off your words like usual, right?”
“Oh. Uh...? You’re right. I didn’t even notice...!”
“Wow. You managed to forget about the audience entirely and delivered such a confident queen-like performance. Bazubi, are you a natural genius? No wonder you had the viewers wrapped around your finger. Queen Zu-bi.”
“Ahhh!”
Bazubi flailed her hands in protest.
Her face flushed bright red in embarrassment.
It was just a simple compliment, but she had been hit with a full-on mirror treatment.
“I’ll never overpraise you again...”
“Congratulations, you just leveled up as a streamer.”
“Leveled up... huh.”
Magia had said it playfully, but the word "growth" struck a chord with Bazubi.
Because she had truly accomplished something remarkable today.
Her usual timid self had been replaced by a new, confident version.
But that confidence had only been possible because Magia was there.
If she wanted to keep streaming like this on her own, she needed to achieve real growth.
With both hands clasped in front of her chest, Bazubi asked,
“You’re an expert in the VTuber field, right, Gia? If it’s not too much trouble... could I ask for some advice on my future streams?”
“Would my advice even help?”
“Of course...! Whether it’s attracting new viewers, keeping them in check, or just staying calm no matter what happens...
Honestly, I wouldn’t even be into Parallel if it weren’t for you, Gia. I never had any interest before...”
“Hm? How does that even make sense? That’s a weird sequence of events.”
Bazubi hesitated, glancing at Magia as if wondering whether she should continue.
Then, she finally said,
“You never talk about the first-gen members in your streams... So I got curious and started watching them. And before I knew it, I ended up really liking them...”
“Oh.”
Magia chuckled.
This translation is the intellectual property of Novelight.
If a viewer had said that, she would have just laughed it off.
But Bazubi wasn’t just some random chatter—she was someone Magia had personally observed becoming a Parallel fan.
And knowing that her efforts had actually contributed to drawing in fans like this... That made her feel a certain kind of satisfaction.
“Well, if my input helps, that’s great. So, what are you curious about?”
“I just...! How can I stream like today even when I’m alone?”
“Can I be completely honest?”
“Yes...!”
Without a moment’s hesitation, Magia laid out her thoughts.
“Honestly, Bazubi, even if I hadn’t been here, you would’ve streamed like this eventually. Today just sped up the process.”
“R-Really?”
“Rewatch today’s stream. Think about what you were feeling when you said certain things, what was going through your mind. If you can recall that sensation, you’ll naturally start replicating it.”
“Yeah...”
Bazubi trailed off.
Sensing there was something more, Magia asked, and Bazubi admitted,
“I just realized... Some people in Jubu-dan probably liked me because I was shy...
If my streaming style suddenly changes, won’t they dislike it?”
It was a common concern among streamers when their audience suddenly grew.
The fear that their original fans might feel alienated—like a turret turning against its own base.
Magia laughed and said,
“It’s not like you’ll change overnight just because you decide to. Today was a special case with a lot of factors at play. No matter how much you try to shift things, you won’t suddenly become different by tomorrow. Agree?”
“Yeah, that makes sense.”
“If you gradually evolve and communicate with your fans about it, they’ll understand. Jubu-dan already knows you started streaming because you wanted to connect with people and make more friends.”
“Yeah. I think they do. Even though I never outright said it, they somehow just know...”
“Some people might leave if they don’t like the new vibe. But that’s unavoidable.
Change always comes with losses.
And a streamer should do what they want, not just what the fans want.
If you focus too much on pleasing others, you’ll eventually burn out.
And what if you suddenly get hit with burnout or a slump and decide to graduate?
Your fans wouldn’t want that, would they?”
This 𝓬ontent is taken from freeweɓnovel.cѳm.
“...No!”
"So, just do whatever you want. You don’t have to listen to me. I’m only giving you a little push to show that there’s another path, but it’s perfectly fine if you turn back or retreat to your old self."
What made all of this possible was Bazubi’s age.
She was only a middle schooler. If the talent she had shown today could fully blossom, then by the time she became an adult, she would surely achieve something remarkable.
What had started as a stream to make up for unintentionally ignoring her messages for three months had somehow turned into a life consultation.
But Bazubi... she was a VTuber, yes, but she was also someone Magia couldn’t just leave alone.
That’s why she had talked more than usual today.
"Anyway, that’s enough talking. I should get going soon."
"Oh. Uh... You’re leaving now? But it’s three in the morning..."
"I can just take a taxi. I’m used to it."
Bazubi hesitated, fidgeting.
The words she wanted to say but was holding back were probably "Can’t you stay over?"
Normally, Magia wouldn’t have cared and would have gone home without a second thought...
But ever since she stayed over at Komari’s place once, she had gotten more comfortable sleeping at other people’s houses.
And more importantly, she was aware that Bazubi was a girl who needed a friend.
She probably never had the experience of falling asleep in the same room as a friend.
Magia knew exactly how that felt—she had been a loner with no friends all through school.
"So? Should I stay over?"
Bazubi’s mouth snapped shut as she frantically nodded, her long bangs repeatedly smacking her in the face.
Magia chuckled.
"Alright, then. I already took leave for tomorrow anyway."
***
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[Satisfied]
Honestly, I didn’t have high expectations,
but I guess this is better than nothing.
(watchmepleasex10.clip)
Just seeing Magia acting all bratty like this is a huge win.
[Comments]
— Parallel059: Y’all are spoiled lmao. Be grateful we even got this much.
ㄴ Parallel741: We kept whining for it, that’s why we got it. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have even gotten this much.
ㄴ Parallel515: True tho lol.
ㄴ Parallel901: Gia, please, just give us crumbs, we’re starving!!!!!!!!!!
ㄴ Parallel208 (OP): Lmao, all the fools who oshi’d Magia have already frozen to death~
ㄴ Parallel005: 😭😭😭 So tragic.
ㄴ Parallel785: I mean, you stan someone who hasn’t even debuted, that’s basically natural selection.
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[But isn’t this kinda weird?]
Bazubi’s timing was too perfect.
Like, the first-gen’s new song was being announced the next day.
And for Children’s Day content, she just happened to prepare Never Cry, Princess with Magia?
And on top of that, her entire presence felt way too different from before.
The Bazubi I remember could barely get a full sentence out.
This has to be part of some bigger plan.
[Comments]
— Parallel151: And what exactly is Parallel gaining from this?
ㄴ Parallel919 (OP): Dunno?
— Parallel255: Lmao, y’all keep setting fires every time a stream happens, now you’re making conspiracy theories.
ㄴ Parallel051: If it’s a conspiracy, they can just prove it by streaming lol.
ㄴ Parallel754: Why does this sound so true tho?
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[To the guy saying Bazubi’s collab timing is sus]
Theory: Bazubi is joining as a second-gen member.
→ Then why is she still streaming as an indie? Makes no sense.
Theory: Bazubi is actually Fan_C.
→ Her voice sounds completely different from the teaser. No way.
Theory: Magia is actually Fan_C.
→ If that were the case, she’d be dropping hints and messing with us constantly. But the fact that she’s not saying anything makes even less sense.
It’s a conspiracy that falls apart under the tiniest bit of scrutiny.
If you’re just here to stir the pot, take your ban quietly. If not, shut up and post like a normal person.
[Comments]
— Parallel225: Magia was already suspected {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} of being an F contestant. Also, now that I think about it, Fan_C also starts with F...?
ㄴ Parallel433: Oh?
ㄴ Parallel725: Oh??
ㄴ Parallel951: Oh???
ㄴ Parallel846: Lmao this makes more sense than the OP’s post.
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[Please stop with the Magia, F contestant, Fan_C speculation]
[Posted by: 🟦Parallel02]
All this wild speculation only benefits Parallel and gives us a headache.
Please, stop spreading conspiracy theories.
Also, the mods are about to die trying to keep up.
[Comments]
— Parallel831: Got it. Now drop everything.
— Parallel015: Okay, I’ll do it even more.
— Parallel224: A mod trying to enforce the rules? Impossible to resist.
— Parallel356: So what you’re saying is... Magia is the F contestant and Fan_C?
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