[【Kainoh Izumi’s Birthday Party】Thank you all so much! #KainohIzumi#Star’sFlow2ndGeneration]
“Today, I will move forward once again. My dreams will definitely be waiting there…!”
– Mei-chan’s original song has finally arrived!
Original song.
Not a cover of another artist’s song or a remake of an existing song, but a tune that belongs solely to oneself.
Just like any profession that involves singing, for VTubers, having an original song holds immense significance.
It encapsulates their character, the emotions while broadcasting, feelings toward their fandom, and future goals.
All those feelings are embedded in the original song.
“Do you truly know how much I hated myself for always sitting down, always with my head lowered in tears?”
When the production of my first original song was confirmed, the company asked me what kind of song I wanted.
And upon hearing that, I pondered for over a week.
“I was so scared to look forward that I ended up scribbling unrealistic dreams in the corner of my notebook.”
What kind of song would suit me best?
Should I opt for a typically bright song?
Or would it be better to request a lively denpa song?
But it felt like none of those would fit.
“I had so much I wanted to say, but I swallowed those words until now. I’m finally going to share them with you.”
As I sank deeper into my thoughts, a sudden realization struck me.
During the 150,000 subscribers celebration stream, I mentioned wanting to do a live broadcast.
So why did I want to do that live broadcast?
Recalling that, the outline of the song I imagined began to take shape.
“I’ll move forward now! Even if the world behind me points fingers at my immature thoughts, I’ll run toward my dreams.”
Some might think I’m being arrogant, but I didn’t want to sing a song because the Izutomo wanted something light and cheerful.
Of course, their support is always appreciated and empowering.
But for my first original song, I wanted to express what I wanted to say, not simply give them what they requested.
And I’m sure the Izutomo want that too.
Because they love me, to the point it’s tiring.
“Just like a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, I will become myself.”
So I asked if I could include all the negative feelings like fear and anxiety I experienced during my time as an activity.
At first, M-chan was a bit awkward about it, but eventually he nodded and said we could give it a try.
“Even if I’m still inexperienced, as long as I’m with everyone, I can move forward.”
If I said it wasn’t hard or that I wasn’t scared, then that would surely be a lie.
But still, because you like me and support me, I am here right now.
So please continue to do so.
That was the meaning that filled my song.
Thus, it’s dark and calm until the middle, but requested to be bright and powerful in the highlight.
“I can overcome the anxious reflection of myself hesitating in the mirror…!”
And that’s how my first original song, ‘Everyday Heading Towards My Dream!’ came to be.
“That’s what I wanted to convey to you.”
Even with my breath hitching, I didn’t feel overwhelmed.
-So moved I’m really crying
-The best stage of my life
=BrotherHood JP¥ 5,000: Happy birthday! May Mei-chan always be happy!
=Lastmoment KRW₩ 50,000: I’m always cheering for you!
I already know that I’m not alone.
“So today too, I will move forward. My dreams will definitely be waiting there…!”
★
[Virtual OVTuber Minor Gallery]
[Title: Mei-chan’s Original Song is Out!]
[Posted by: Maker]
Why are the lyrics so beautifully written?
[Upvotes: 51 / Downvotes: 3]
Oyayubun🔸: Even if the world points fingers at me, I’ll run toward my dreams
└Oyayubun🔸: This part, I was just moved as soon as I heard it!
└Maker: Just like a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, I will become myself << This part too, left me in awe └Oyayubun🔸: Agreed lol Mei-chan loves you: Mei-chanlovesyouMei-chanlovesyouMei-chanlovesyouMei-chanlovesyouMei-chanlovesyou … ㅇㅇ: But why can’t she keep the beat during live performances of her own original song lol └Maker: That’s part of her charm, isn’t it?
└Maker: (Brainwashing Mei-chan)
Opposite of God: I can overcome the anxious reflection of myself hesitating in the mirror
└Opposite of God: Personally, I think this part is the best
└Opposite of God: Something, something feels emo (エモい)…
[Title: Tonight’s Suzui’s Entrance Gallery]
[Posted by: Suzui]
Isn’t it ridiculous to say there’s no Suzui???
[Upvotes: 43 / Downvotes: 5]
ㅇㅇ: But Izumi didn’t join the Suzuhara birthday live…
└Suzui: Damn it, I told you Izumi was busy, Suzuhara explained that, you jerk!
ㅇㅇ: Suzui’s Tehe
Maker: It’s so funny how Mei-chan keeps missing the beat and Suzuhara has to cover for her lol
└Suzui: It’s just too cute…
Oyayubun🔸: Ahhhh~
My drawn giraffe picture: So are these two really dating?
└Suzui: In my heart, we already held a preliminary meeting.
[Title: It’s a bit unexpected that Natsune didn’t come out as a guest]
[Posted by: EighthStar🔹]
I figured she wouldn’t have any guests for her 3D debut, but I thought she’d sing for her birthday live. I didn’t expect the entire 2nd generation to come out and that would be the end.
[Upvotes: 0 / Downvotes: 0]
Maker: I also found that a bit surprising. I thought for sure she’d show up.
└EighthStar🔹: Seems like such a letdown
Suzui: Maybe she’ll sing during the 1st anniversary?
└EighthStar🔹: I hope so.
[Title: But Izumi doesn’t stutter when singing]
[Posted by: ㅇㅇ]
Is the stuttering when she’s talking part of her character? Why did she pick such a weird concept that doesn’t match the RP?
[Upvotes: 0 / Downvotes: 0]
Maker: She mentioned that it’s the result of practicing with Suzuhara in the last stream.
└ㅇㅇ: What kind of practice?
└Maker: She said she doesn’t stutter when talking to her mom; she recalls that feeling.
└ㅇㅇ: That’s a pretty dorky way to practice…
└Mei-chan loves you: Don’t slander our Mei-chan, you jerk.
★
“See you again next time, Kayanoh. Happy birthday.”
“Take care, Michi! Have a great day with mom!”
“Thank you… Ah, goodbye, Yuyika Onee-chan, Ren Onee-chan.”
“Okay!”
After the birthday live ended, I rode Koga Suzuha’s car and headed home.
Today is both Kainoh Izumi’s birthday and Kayanoh Mina’s birthday.
The members naturally knew about that, so at first, it was suggested that we celebrate after the live with a dinner party.
But when I expressed my desire to spend the day with my mom, I met up earlier for lunch to celebrate instead.
Receiving birthday wishes from someone other than family was a new feeling.
Of course, that person existed in my previous life, but somehow, it felt different.
[Kayanoh Mina: Are you home now?]
[Mom: Yes. I’ve prepared the cake!]
Fortunately, it seemed Mom also got off work early today.
Though my past birthdays only ended with a simple cake cutting with just Mom, today I had a lot I wanted to say.
“I’m back.”
As I quietly greeted and opened the front door to take off my shoes, I noticed something different in the entrance.
There should only be one pair of Mom’s shoes in the entrance since I just came in.
…Could it be?
“Uh, Onee-chan?”
“Yeah.”
At my words, my sister emerged from the kitchen.
“Uh, wh-what about work? You were supposed to go there tomorrow….”
“I’m on vacation until tomorrow. Since it’s Mina’s birthday, I wanted to make sure to celebrate it with you.”
As soon as she said that, my sister hugged me.
She had just been sweating buckets, which could have made me feel bad, but she gently patted my head like it was no big deal.
“I watched the broadcast with Mom, too.”
“R-really?”
“Yeah. You were amazing! You worked hard.”
“Ehehe….”
Feeling the warm embrace of my sister while she stroked my hair (the warmness is making me want to melt), I heard my mom’s voice from the kitchen.
“Mina, quickly wash up and come out! What if Jia suddenly leaves while you’re helping?!”
“Yes….”
“Okay.”
★
“Happy birthday, Mina!”
“Hoo…!”
As I received birthday wishes from Mom and my sister, I blew out the candles on the cake.
At that moment, the living room turned dark, and with a bang! Fireworks burst forth.
“Um… Then, since Mom and Onee-chan will talk, should I go inside?”
And Mom, with her usual smile, said that.
Until now, I had always quietly gone to my room after blowing out the candles, so it seemed natural.
But I quietly shook my head to her words.
“Mom, thank you so much for giving birth to me.”
“…Huh?”
“And Onee-chan, thank you for always taking care of me…”
“…Yeah.”
For some reason, even though I only said thank you, I felt tears welling up.
“…You know? I really hated my birthday up until now. Other people should celebrate their birthdays, but I couldn’t because Dad passed away. That’s why I didn’t want to smile or be celebrated on my birthday….”
But at the same time, I was filled with feelings of regret.
Dad must have wanted to see me smile, so why couldn’t I?
Why did I only show him my crying and tantrum-throwing self?
No matter how young I was, and even if I didn’t remember my past life, how could I have been so foolish as to not even realize that?
“If only I could sleep for two days, from my birthday to Dad’s memorial… I always thought that.”
Even now, when my birthday approaches, I dream of Dad coming out and petting my head.
His hand, petting my head, felt so frail it was even less than that of a twig.
And in my dreams, I could smile at some point.
“Anyway, my birthday is a special day for no one but me, right? But I’s never thought of it as a special day at all… That’s why I always wanted it to pass by quickly….”
I hated the me in that dream so much.
My current self couldn’t smile, yet you could smile in a dream; I hated you so much.
“But… but…! Now, my birthday is a special day for so many people…. My friends, my seniors, the viewers… Everyone celebrates my birthday and feels happy for me. Of course, I know Mom and Onee-chan are the happiest of all.”
But on the flip side, I was aware.
That was the road I had to take in the future.
“So, I will smile…. Just like Dad said, birthdays should be the most joyful, happy, and special days…!”
“Mina….”
“Don’t cry, Mom. Today is my birthday, so please smile because it’s a happy day.”
“Happy birthday, Mina…”
And my sister too.
She already celebrated me earlier. So how could she be crying now?
…But since I received those birthday wishes, I guess I should respond, right?
Just like Dad hoped for, with a big smile.
“…Yes!”
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