“So, is it ASMR? You mean the thing where you get up close to the mic and make all sorts of sounds?”
“I’ve seen it a few times on VTuber streams. There was a phase when it took over the algorithm and everyone, even those who weren’t ASMR VTubers, put out their own videos about it.”
“People doing mukbangs also leaned in close to the mic while eating to create more realistic sounds. I thought it might make sense, but honestly, I just couldn’t grasp why anyone would enjoy it.”
“Why would you even go out of your way to listen to something like this?”
“Same vibe even now. My thoughts haven’t changed much.”
“But the viewers are really into it. Or maybe they’re just saying anything to stop me from ending the stream.”
[Enter the China Money]
[Kayak is now accepting Chinese money…]
[The big shots from the mainland;;]
[Hangover Teacher, whoa.]
[The Broadcast Host’s voice is nice.]
[For real, it kind of sounds like Camilla’s voice too.]
“ASMR…? I’ve never done that before.”
“I subtly denied it, but viewers seemed okay with it.”
“I said I’ve never done it, but I guess I could. I mean, with that much cash on the table, it’d be awkward to bail out. I just don’t get why they listen to this stuff.”
“If I don’t know the reason, I should just find out. First, let’s figure out exactly what ASMR is.”
“ASMR… autonomous sensory, sounds like an English abbreviation. The meaning is autonomous sensory meridian response…? A little suggestive, isn’t it?”
[Whoa…]
[That’s something…]
[The Teacher sounds even more suggestive….]
[What what what now?]
[What are you talking about, Kayak?]
[Meridian response, wow.]
[I never knew the Korean meaning.]
[What’s wrong with pleasure? lol]
[This is totally a Kayak broadcast.]
[I didn’t think much of it, but now it sounds even more suggestive.]
[No suggestive stuff, please….]
[Kayak triggering a pleasure response in viewers – message deleted.]
I continued my exploration, watching as the boundary-pushing viewer got banned in real-time.
“Hmm, it includes touch and sight, but mostly focuses on auditory responses, creating a sense of psychological stability or pleasure.”
“But it’s mainly a psychological comfort or pleasure that manifests through reactions focused on auditory senses.”
“Ah, I see. It was quite interesting to learn about something in a different field, but there were also viewers who found this process bothersome.”
<"ㅇㅇ donated 1000 won!">
– “What are you analyzing for? Just do it.”
“I’m trying to do it right after I figure it out. I’ll do it, so don’t rush me, just wait.”
After that, he referred to how famous ASMR VTubers shoot their videos through VTubing.
[Oh….]
[The sound quality is amazing]
[Noonaaaaa]
[Teacher, please do that one]
[Isn’t that just getting a Twitch ban?]
[Wow, damn;; this is insane]
[The outfit is quite something]
[Visual stimulation is also included in ASMR~]
The video that made viewers cheer was simple. Although her face was hidden, a woman with an impressive bust wore a low-cut top and whispered into the mic.
She brought her tongue to the mic, licking it, took a brush from somewhere and made swiping sounds, flicked with her fingers, and rubbed. Whether it was on purpose or not, heavy breaths and nasally sounds were transmitted through the video.
Even as someone who knows nothing about ASMR, it was clear that the intentions were quite blatant. It was surprising that this wasn’t rated 19+.
Looking at other videos, many were quite provocative. Some showed women in minimal clothing licking their lips, while others required age verification or had explicit tags. Listening to people, it seemed they deliberately set a target audience.
No wonder I felt a flush rising to my face.
<"100 million VTuber Kayak donated 10,000 won!">
– “Haha, it would be great if Kayak debuted as an ASMR VTuber.”
“I’m not doing that kind of thing. It’s really sleazy, you guys…”
Did the Chinese tycoon who donated 1 million won wish for something like this?
I, who could pierce through the psychology and desires of men, knew what they were thinking. Well, it was so blatant that any former man could figure it out.
Borrowing the expression from the gallery, seeing Camilla was like walking sex itself, I couldn’t possibly hold back.
Back in my heyday, I used to imagine all sorts of things while watching Camilla.
“Anyway, by watching this video, the investigation has come to an end.”
“Everyone looks like Mike is super good! Some even have dedicated microphones. I guess it’s fine to just do it, right? My mic isn’t that bad either… I’ll give it a try.”
Why am I so nervous about this?
Maybe it’s because I’ve just wrapped up about an hour of investigation and I really want to do well.
I’ve deliberately turned off the cam. There was quite a bit of backlash from the viewers, but I kept emphasizing that it’s for immersion, and they had no choice but to accept it.
Honestly, the immersion is just an excuse; I turned off the cam because I felt awkward. Now I have to make all sorts of sounds into the mic like I saw in the video, and thinking about fully showing that to the viewers feels a bit silly and embarrassing.
After a long time, turning off the cam seems to have relieved a bit of the pressure.
“Shall I begin…?”
[Yep yep]
[I’m looking forward to it]
[Seriously, turning off the cam helps with immersion more]
[Ah, lol, I know there’s a Camilla-lookalike super beauty behind the cam, what does it matter whether it’s on or off]
[I need to see that embarrassed face with the cam on]
[I’m lying down with all the lights off and headphones in to immerse myself]
[Chinese Tycoon donated 100,000 won!]
– “Looking forward to it, hehe”
Seeing the people unable to hide their anticipation makes me even more anxious.
“I’m going to start…?”
Because I kept hesitating, people are urging me to get on with it.
Just like I learned earlier, I gently tapped the mic with my finger.
[Argh!]
[I think my ears are going to explode, Teacher]
[O, O, O….]
[The host is giving us eardrum terror;]
[I’m glad I didn’t have an eavesdropping device in my ears!]
[I’m lucky I didn’t have earphones on lol]
“Oh, was that too loud? Sorry, sorry.”
I must have messed up something, it seems. Maybe I was too hesitant when touching the mic.
This time, I carefully tap the mic more gently. Learning from my mistake, I softly scratch the mic tip with my fingertips.
[Oh, oh, oh….]
[It feels like my mom is cleaning my ears]
[Is this what they call tingles?]
[Teacher, my hands and feet are trembling and tears are flowing down!]
[It’s just tickling my ears and that’s it]
[It feels ticklish, haha]
[Something seems like it’s about to happen]
It seems like this time wasn’t so bad. I’m not sure if it’s right or not, but since the viewers’ reactions are decent, I feel a bit more confident.
After that, I started making smacking sounds and playing around, but when I blew into the mic, the viewers interpreted it in a rather naughty way, so I stopped right away.
I found out through some research that ASMR VTubers don’t just use their hands or mouths. Those who turn ASMR into dedicated content even have specialized tools to create sounds.
Since this was a hastily prepared content for today, I didn’t bring anything specific. But it’s not like I had nothing to do.
Swish, swish, swish—
The sound of the fabric brushing caught the viewers’ attention.
[Oh, ohhhh….]
[What is this?]
[Is it a handkerchief?]
[It’s fun guessing what it is without a cam]
[Older sister, I love you so much! T_T]
“The answer was tissue… Everyone has tissues next to their computers, right? I thought it was underwear, but what a shame… You can go away….”
Since it’s an ASMR broadcast, I was deliberately whispering. Getting immersed in it turned out to be a whole different type of fun. No matter what I did, the reactions from people came back instantly.
Bubbling.
Right now, I was blowing air into the water I was drinking through a straw to make sounds.
[What is this?]
[Water torture;;]
[Camilla, say you like it!]
[The sound of water is coming out]
[Help me]
“…Hey, have you subscribed to the Kayak VTuber? What…? You haven’t?”
Bubbling again.
Making sounds as if dunking someone in and pulling them out of water. The viewers were loving it as I created scenes on purpose.
[I’ll subscribe, please just stop]
[Your torture skills are top-notch, huh]
[Kayak/Controversy/Viewer Abuse]
[It’s even funnier seeing the subscribers go up in real-time, haha]
[User 'HmmHmmOkay' donated 1000 won!]
-Yeah, yeah, older sister can dunk people in water and beat them down like a punching bag.
“Yeah… Older sister is super scary… You better behave from now on, got it?”
Thus, I continued whispering into the mic, carrying on with the ASMR.
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