[【BuildCraft】 It’s time for judgment. I will move for revenge…! #KainohIzumi#Star’sFlow]
I couldn’t believe it.
The opponent blocking my way right now…
[Natsune: Heh. I was going to let it slide if Izumi came.]
[Natsune: I thought Izumi definitely wouldn’t have come to just let it go.]
[Natsune: I believed it would be different.]
[Natsune: But it seems that Izumi… is on that side too?]
The fact that it was none other than Natsune.
★
Natsune Nanase.
The only 0th generation member of Star’s Flow.
But some viewers who first saw Star’s Flow ask.
“Why is Nanase called the only 0th generation member when her debut date is only about a month apart from the 1st generation?”
The reason was simple.
Natsune was the decisive moment that set Star’s Flow‘s activity direction to idol.
That’s why Natsune is special in Star’s Flow.
Renka, the representative and executive producer of Star’s Flow, personally said this during Natsune‘s 100,000 subscriber commemorative broadcast.
Originally, Star’s Flow had no plans to define the activity direction of their affiliated VTubers as idols.
Virtual idols were already familiar to viewers who enjoyed VTubers during their peak in the past.
Regardless of the conclusion that the VTuber market still had enough hope, it was generally believed that following the past route would yield little gain.
And then Natsune and Hikari appeared in Star’s Flow.
Hikari said.
“Make Natsune an idol.”
Natsune also said.
“I want to be a shining idol.”
Everyone opposed, calling them kids who didn’t understand the ways of the world.
Except for two people: Seona and Renka.
Renka asked.
“What’s the reason we should make Natsune an idol, even though there’s nothing to gain for the company and we can’t see any hope?”
Natsune answered.
“Being an idol means shining in front to show that there is hope.”
It was an answer typical of a young lady who was oblivious to the world, according to people’s words.
But that’s why Seona and Renka thought it would be interesting… and they hired Natsune, but with one condition.
Hikari must also debut together and they would work as a duo.
Hikari nodded at that suggestion.
Due to sudden family circumstances, it became impossible for Hikari to debut with Natsune, but Hikari kept her promise by forming a unit called “Black Star” with Natsune.
Thus, Star’s Flow became a virtual idol production.
Natsune became the only 0th generation member of Star’s Flow.
In order to fulfill the wish of the only 0th generation member Natsune, Star’s Flow set its activity direction to “Virtual Idol.”
Once that fact became known, Natsune’s position within Star’s Flow became absolute.
Regardless of members or fans, the perception that she was Star’s Flow itself emerged.
Thus, Natsune… gained the image of being the strongest in Star’s Flow.
Ironically, she angrily said, “I don’t need such an image as an idol?!”
★
“Ahhhh…. I’m tired….”
Natsune said and stretched widely.
Recently, she had become busy due to external affairs of Star’s Flow.
It was a schedule so busy that it would be strange not to feel tired.
But she was happy.
Even in this ‘virtual world,’ being able to work as an idol made her joyful.
“Should I stream BuildCraft….”
For Natsune, the broadcast was a sort of break.
A time to talk with fans and occasionally enjoy games together, a relaxation time.
Among them, her favorite was Build Craft.
Natsune didn’t dislike games, but her skills were only slightly better than Hikari‘s.
Therefore, when she played games where she would compete against someone, she often found herself losing unilaterally.
But in Build Craft, that didn’t exist.
She could build whatever she wanted, it was easy to mingle with members, and connecting with fans was convenient too.
She sometimes thought that this game was made for her broadcasts…
The thrill of completing a building with everyone from Kuroken was still unforgettable.
“I wonder if Izumi is still asleep…”
Actually, it was time for the Star’s Flow Build Craft server to slowly transition.
However, since Izumi’s shrine was still under construction, they had to wait until it was completed.
And since she mentioned that she would stream Build Craft starting today, she thought it wouldn’t end quickly.
Natsune predicted so.
“Hehe…”
A laugh naturally flowed from Natsune’s lips.
Before moving the server, she looked forward to reminiscing by visiting all the buildings they had built together and taking photos.
So, Natsune thought of logging into Build Craft before starting her stream.
[Aoba: We won’t back down!!!]
[Tsubaki: How arrogant for juniors to say such things!]
What unfolded there was a hellscape.
“…Huh?”
Natsune knew where her position stood in Star’s Flow.
Thus, she didn’t like to assert her position much.
She thought it was unidol-like.
She merely wanted to get along with her fellow members as an ordinary colleague.
But today…
For the first time, Natsune resolved to assert her position… to display the power of being the strongest in Star’s Flow.
[Natsune: What… is going on?]
With that single chat message, all the members of Star’s Flow froze.
[Natsune: Everyone, please stop for a moment and explain to me step by step.]
[Natsune: So I can understand.]
The situation was different from when the atomic bomb exploded in the Gray City…
Even though it’s a similar genre of game, fighting for survival in Gray City was somewhat natural.
But Build Craft prioritized construction.
…And most importantly, since the atomic bomb had exploded shortly after the Gray City started, it was somewhat forgivable.
However, the current Star’s Flow server in Build Craft was a result built over more than 6 months.
All of that had burned and disappeared.
No matter how much it would all disappear due to the server move… this was not a sight Natsune, who was the most sincere about Build Craft in Star’s Flow, could accept.
Thus, with the overwhelming appearance of the strongest… the war between Ayaken & Taco Paz VS Kuroken came to an end.
★
I couldn’t believe the scene in front of me.
Kuroken’s headquarters, which appeared to have over two-thirds of its buildings burned away.
And proudly standing in front of it was Natsune and….
-I’ve told you repeatedly that the war is over.
-This is what happens to those blinded by revenge, Mei…
In front of her, other members’ characters were kneeling, heads bowed.
[Tsubaki] [Ichika] [Rinje] [Hina]
[Ayaka] [Yukari] [Nekoto]
[Aoba] [Shoko] [Tsukasa] [Kaede] [Sakuya]
Among the seniors of the 1st generation was Kurokami senior… and among the 2nd generation peers, everyone except me and Suzuha was gathered here.
[Izumi: Natsune, I think there’s some misunderstanding….]
[Natsune: …Misunderstanding?]
A chill ran down my spine.
It wasn’t a separate call, and I wasn’t even watching Natsune’s broadcast, yet somehow, I felt a coldness equivalent to perpetual frost.
Natsune was definitely… smiling.
And that smile was proof that Natsune was genuinely angry.
[Natsune: ‘I came for revenge.’]
[Natsune: ‘This is revenge for the shrine.’]
[Natsune: ‘That was just kindness masked in kindness.’]
[Natsune: ‘Kindness means nothing…!’]
[Natsune: ‘So please don’t stop me.’]
The burning desire for revenge that I had thought was boiling just moments ago froze instantly in her presence.
[Natsune: So, this is the message Izumi sent to Suzuha.]
[Natsune: Can you tell me what I’m misunderstanding…?]
[Natsune: To me, it looks like Izumi is trying to take revenge on Hikari and Shoko right now.]
[Natsune: What could be the method of that revenge?]
[Natsune: Earlier, Suzuha said that if it were Izumi, she would probably start by destroying Kuroken’s buildings…].
I was curious why Suzuha wasn’t here alone…
So this was the reason.
Suzuha sold me out….
[Natsune: Oh, and Suzuha said that Izumi would misunderstand something.]
[Natsune: Suzuha sent me to stop Izumi, not to leave and make a mess here.]
[Natsune: Suzuha also legitimately participated in the war.]
“Eh.”
-It’s all true, Mei…
-No matter how much Suzuha tries, she can’t beat Natsune.
Upon hearing that, I slightly turned the screen, and Suzuha was walking this way.
And Suzuha quietly knelt beside Aki.
To request an explanation for the incomprehensible situation, I unblocked Suzuha’s chat from earlier.
But no response came from Suzuha.
That was proof that right now, Suzuha had no right to speak.
[Izumi: Then what about Kurokami senior….]
[Natsune: Hikari left for a reason.]
[Natsune: She will talk separately with me tomorrow, so don’t worry.]
[Natsune: At first, she tried to stop it, but in the end, Hikari also participated in the war, didn’t she?]
[Natsune: She couldn’t just pull away.]
The chance to escape was shrinking.
Why did I log back into Build Craft again?
Why did I turn on the stream and declare revenge to everyone?
Regret began to wash over me.
There must have been a way to avoid getting tangled in this situation….
[Natsune: Izumi, I’ll still give you one last chance.]
[Natsune: I’ve heard the situation, but for now, Izumi is the victim, right?]
[Natsune: Do you still want to take revenge?]
[Izumi: What would happen if I said I did…?]
I could hear Natsune laugh softly.
[Natsune: Do you want to?]
Yes. Let’s give up.
After all, revenge is a bad thing.
[Izumi: I think revenge creates onlyMore victims… it’s pointless.]
[Natsune: ….]
[Natsune: Good. I’m glad we think alike, Izumi.]
–Mei is wise.
–A child who knows how to seize opportunities.
Oh my, I’m baby Izumi.
I don’t know difficult words like revenge.
[Natsune: If your shrine was accidentally destroyed, we should all work together to help!]
[Natsune: It’s strange to declare war, isn’t it?]
And Natsune’s subsequent sermon was all reasonable.
Watching quietly from behind Natsune, I realized one thing.
“Yes…. Indeed, revenge means nothing at all…!”
-I’m glad I wasn’t scolded.
–Natsune’s pressure is scary…
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