[【Random Chat】Merry Christmas! We’re going to exchange gifts too! #NatsuneNanase #KainohIzumi #StarsFlow]
– So what did you two do today?
“We went to karaoke together. Izumi was so embarrassed that she just sat there the whole time~.”
“Th, that’s…!”
Honestly, I came to hear Natsune’s singing, so it’s not a problem, right?
When I tapped her shoulder as a complaint, Natsune covered her mouth and giggled.
I mean, I do like this silly side of her, but she doesn’t need to act like that even on days like today…
“Oh, and actually, I thought Izumi would refuse Natsune’s proposal for an offline collab today.”
“Eh?”
– Izumi refusing Natsune’s proposal? Inconceivable!
– I can’t imagine that!
– Was it Natsune clinging to Mei-chan instead?
“No, that’s not it! I just figured Izumi would definitely do the offline collab with Suzuha!”
“Ah… w-well, I didn’t even suggest it to Koga…”
– Huh?
– Is this a Suzu-Izu conflict rumor?
– Koga Suzuha ☑: Saying that just leads everyone to misunderstand!
“Eek?”
“Suzuha, hi~!”
I was surprised by Koga’s sudden appearance, but then again, it’s quite common for her to show up during broadcasts, so…
“Izumi, if you say that, Suzuha will get drunk and get angry again…?”
“…”
That comment reminded me of when Koga got drunk and pointed fingers at the viewers during the offline collab. At the time, I was super flustered, but thinking back, it’s a pretty good memory…
– Hahaha!
– Koga Suzuha ☑: You can’t talk about that?!
Natsune was actually thinking of it as a huge embarrassing moment for Koga.
Anyway, to get back to Natsune’s story, we didn’t really need to do the offline collab today, so we just didn’t bring it up.
Natsune probably knew that reason too and was likely trying to tease me by bringing it up.
I was already expecting this, so I wasn’t flustered.
“Oh, and you know what surprised me when I came into Izumi’s room today?”
…Huh?
– I’m curious.
– Was the room filled with Natsune’s merchandise or something?
“Well, if my room was filled with my merchandise, I would’ve expected that.”
“W-wait a minute?!”
“Remember when Izumi took two weeks off right after debut?”
Wait. I clearly said we could talk about that later, but I didn’t think today was the day to do that?!
– I definitely did say that.
– It’s already become a memory.
– Over a year has passed since then.
“Waaaah!”
“I thought Izumi would be really flustered back then, so I DM’d to comfort her.”
Natsune didn’t stop speaking even as I shouted.
“But I printed that DM, and heh…! Framed it and hung it up…!”
Natsune giggled.
– Hahahahaha!
– Koga Suzuha ☑: You didn’t clear that out beforehand?!
– Mei-chan, you really love Natsune~!
– Is this really ‘Kachikoi’?!
“Isn’t that super cute? Initially, I was a little flustered, but on second thought, it’s adorable.”
“Ugh…!”
This… this silly girl…!
My whole body was shaking but I had no words to say.
Because it’s all too true.
– Hahahahahaha!
– Mei-chan is definitely a proud eighth star!
– Is this perhaps Nanaoize’s declaration?
– This isn’t even scary to Tsukatchi, haha!
Even in the chatroom, there were plenty of comments saying how cute I was and about ‘Kachikoi.’
This… is super embarrassing…
“But the fact that she thinks of me that dearly made me really happy.”
Natsune tried to wrap up the topic with a heartfelt statement, but the chatroom was already ready to roast me.
– No matter how you look at it, this is definitely Kachikoi.
– Where did the Mei-chan who said ‘Don’t Kachikoi VTubers’ go?
– Starting today, I might also Kachikoi Mei-chan…
– Mei-chan said that if you Kachikoi a VTuber, you’ll end up being the one who suffers later…
“Ugh… I’m, n-not Kachikoi…”
I even made quite a few remarks about Kachikoi in the past, so the backlash was intense.
But I really thought what I did wasn’t Kachikoi…
No. I genuinely don’t think it is Kachikoi. I’m just admiring Natsune.
To others, it might look like Kachikoi, but that’s not the case.
I’m not bad.
I’m confident.
I tried to gather my thoughts again, but.
– Well, everyone probably knew Mei-chan Kachikoi-ed Natsune.
Seeing that chat made my embarrassment explode.
“Uuu…”
“Eh? Izumi?”
I thought there would be no way that I was absolutely not Kachikoi, so I told the Izutomo that it was okay to Kachikoi…
But to others, I didn’t appear that way at all.
Realizing that made me feel immensely embarrassed.
“Uuuuh…”
“Ar-are you really crying, Izumi?!”
“Ah, no, no…”
There’s no way I’d cry over something so trivial!
“Sorry, I just thought Izumi was too cute and wanted to tease…”
“I’m not… A-ah, I’m not crying… Huhuh…”
But Natsune didn’t seem to believe me and hugged me tightly.
Hmm. Natsune’s embrace feels reassuring and nice…
★
– Crying Mei-chan is cute too!
“Ah, I told you I’m not crying…”
I wasn’t crying, but I was frustrated by the fact that there were so many slanderous comments in the chatroom.
Even Natsune kept trying to comfort me for a while for some reason.
Of course, I did shed a little from embarrassment, but this isn’t crying!
…Anyway, it’s not.
“Shall we slowly move on to the Christmas gift exchange?”
– Finally!
– I’m a bit worried about what Mei-chan prepared as a gift.
“Hey!”
I spent a long time thinking about the gift I was giving to Natsune.
I’m sure she will be really happy with this one.
“Well then, just a moment…”
We stood up from our seats for a moment to grab the prepared gifts.
I pulled from the drawer of my desk, while Natsune took from the paper bag she placed on the bed earlier.
Natsune’s gift box was quite thick and round.
I wonder what’s inside it?
My heart raced without stopping.
“I’m getting more and more nervous since neither of us knows what we prepared~.”
“Y-yeah…”
“Alright, Izumi. Merry Christmas!”
“Y-You too, Natsune, Merry Christmas…”
The gift box I received from Natsune was quite light. And inside… What is this feeling?
“So, would you like to check what’s inside first, Izumi?”
“Y-yes…!”
I untied the ribbon and tore the wrapping, revealing a black box with nothing written on it.
It felt really high-end somehow…
And as I gently opened it with a swish, what was inside was…
“Hand, cream…?”
“Yep. I heard that you don’t really use hand cream or anything.”
“Huh?!”
“Since it’s winter and your skin is so nice… I thought it’d be good to take care of it from now on.”
Natsune whispered in my ear as she intertwined her fingers with mine.
The breath tickling my ear sent shivers down my spine and made me flinch.
Seeing me like that, Natsune let out a giggle.
“Izumi, you’re so cute. Hah…”
Is Natsune’s silly side unusually high today, or is it just my imagination?
– Nanaoize, eh?
– This is noble…
– Is it Nanaoize’s era starting today?
But in the chatroom, everyone seemed to enjoy seeing this side of Natsune.
Of course, as the eighth star, I too loved it whenever I had these moments during the pitch-black star collabs, but being on the receiving end of it felt weird.
“Hehehe. Now, should we check out Izumi’s gift?”
Thankfully, Natsune let go of my hand soon and started tearing the wrapping off my gift.
And what I prepared was…
“A fountain pen?”
“Yes… um, you mentioned that you often take notes for song lyrics during broadcasts…”
– That’s such an uncle gift, lol.
– Mei-chan…
“W-Why?!”
I thought it was an opportunity to show that I was attentively watching her broadcasts?!
Of course, it might feel a bit like my inner 40-something uncle showing through, but come on! A fountain pen is a great gift, right?!
“Thank you, Izumi. I’ll cherish this fountain pen so much!”
See! Even Natsune is saying that!
No matter how much I envy being with Natsune, can you stop the slander, eighth star…?!
“W-well, I’ll cherish this hand cream for a lifetime too.”
“Of course, you need to use it, you know?”
Eh, that sounds like a hassle…
★
“Izumi, are you sleepy?”
“Yes…”
“Then is it okay if I sleep next to you?”
“Yes…”
Izumi seemed to have already fallen asleep, as she kept repeating the same answer no matter what question I asked.
But regardless, a response is still a response.
With that clear consent, Natsune climbed onto Izumi’s bed and laid down facing her.
Izumi’s eyes were already half-closed.
That sight was so precious and cute that maternal instincts surged within Natsune.
“Is this what it’s like to have a younger sibling…?”
Always being in the position of being protected, this was the first time Natsune felt such emotions.
Of course, Izumi is everyone’s little sister in the Stars Flow, but Natsune knew for certain that Izumi’s favorite was her.
Well, though it was a bit jealousy-inducing that the closest one was Suzuha.
“Urr…”
As Natsune gently reached out to wrap around Izumi’s body, Izumi naturally snuggled into Natsune’s embrace.
Even though Izumi was definitely a high school student, she emitted a baby powder scent along with a surprisingly high body temperature like a child.
And amidst that, feeling the sweet scent of peaches wafting in, Natsune quietly slipped into sleep.
★
[Virtual YouTuber Minor Gallery]
[Title: ???: Don’t Kachikoi VTubers]
[Posted by: oo]
(Decorating the DM received from Natsune in a frame)
[Recommendations: 43 / Disrecommendations: 1]
oo: This is… definitely Kachikoi…
└EighthStar🔹: It’s even more nonsensical to claim it’s not Kachikoi while doing that, haha!
Oyayubun🔸: From today, I’ll Kachikoi Mei-chan!
└oo: You’re not even trying to hide it now, haha!
oo: Is it Natsune who’s dangerous, or is it Mei-chan who’s dangerous?
└oo: Obviously it’s mutual consent!
└oo: Oh…
Our angel said that the second-generation were already aware of that frame, lol.
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