Daigo stared intently into Ikezawaโs eyes.
If I remember correctly, Daigoโs eyes mutated under the influence of the dungeonโs magic, allowing him to see someoneโs potential as a dungeon streamer just by looking at them.
โUhโฆ Daigo-san? Is there something on my face?โ
The two stare at each other. This isโฆadorable.
Could it be that theyโre falling in love?
I canโt handle the cuteness!
I saw some comments that seemed to be going down that path, but I decided to ignore them. Everyone enjoys streams in their own way, and as long as it doesnโt bother anyone else, itโs best to let it go.
Daigo nodded and then placed a hand on Ikezawaโs shoulder.
โAh, I see. This is an unexpected talent. Kaito-kun, it seems the dungeonโs magic has affected your throat, giving you a unique trait.โ
โHuh? What do you mean?โ
โIn short, you possess the rare ability to infuse magic into your voice. You can choose to grant magical effects to anyone who hears you, as long as you focus on them.โ
โโฆ?โ
Ikezawa looked somewhat puzzled.
โTo put it simply, Kaito-kun can cast magic on those who hear his voice. The strength, precision, and effect of that magic depend on how the voice soundsโbasically, how loud it is. So, a loud voice suits this ability perfectly.โ
โLoudness, huh?โ
โYes, the original volume of his voice plays a part, but the effect also depends on the listenerโs hearing and their proximity. Thatโs how it works.โ
Listening to Daigoโs explanation, I started to understand Ikezawaโs ability better.
He can cast magic on those who hear himโan ideal skill for Ikezawa, who has a loud voice and excels at support magic. Moreover, unlike most support spells, he can cast his on multiple people, making it quite a formidable ability.
โHmmโฆ?โ
Ikezawa still seemed a bit skeptical. Perhaps, even if this unique support magic was something special, it didnโt align with what he truly wanted.
โThatโs amazing, Kaito-kun! You have an incredible talent!โ
โHuh?โ
Yukiya started praising Ikezawa. Although Ikezawa looked a bit dumbfounded, Yukiya continued enthusiastically.
โI mean, come on, isnโt it awesome? You can empower your allies with just a command, like a captain! Cheerleading and magic buffs affect the teamโs morale, making you an essential strategic figure.โ
โStrategic?โ
โExactly. Youโre like a captain!โ
At the word โcaptain,โ Ikezawaโs expression visibly softened. Maybe for someone with a soccer background, โcaptainโ was the best thing they could hear.
โA captainโฆ So, I can lift everyoneโs spirits by giving commands? Iโm an irreplaceable part of this team!โ
Ikezawaโs face lit up with determination. Did Yukiyaโs sincere words light a fire in his heart? Nicely done, Yukiya.
โDaigo-san! I want to master support magic and become the backbone of this team as captain! Please teach me even more!โ
โOh, uh, itโs good that youโre motivated. Itโs well-suited to your potential too, and from the back, youโll be able to oversee the whole team. If you widen your field of view and issue precise commands and magic, no one will match you as a captain.โ
Daigo must have realized that โcaptainโ was a key phrase for Ikezawa, as he used it skillfully. A seasoned mentor indeed.
โHowever, because youโre casting on multiple people, it will quickly drain your magic power. So, managing your MP properly is essential. Itโs a position that requires a lot of thought. But with your talent, Kaito-kun, youโll manage.โ
โYes!โ
Even as he cautioned Ikezawa, Daigo didnโt forget to encourage himโa master of morale support.
Wow! Shadow Stars has picked up some great talent.
Are they officially hiring Kaito? Great eye for talent!
If they dive into dungeons as a team, this ability will shine even more.
The comments turned to praising Ikezawa. Good, newbies need to build confidence.
โMan, Shiba-san and Daigo-san are experienced and strong, and Kaito-kun has his own unique skill. Compared to them, Iโm justโฆโ
โฆHuh? Yukiya? Whatโs he talking about? He mumbled, but it sounded self-deprecating.
Yukiya, despite being a beginner, was doing well as Shibaโs partner. Itโs natural that he doesnโt compare to veterans like Shiba and Daigo. He doesnโt need to worryโฆbut maybe he feels pressured now that a newer recruit, Ikezawa, is getting attention.
This might also need some morale support.
The dungeon stream continued. With Ikezawaโs newfound ability, they defeated monsters smoothly. Shiba especially was a force to be reckoned with, so much so that I almost felt sorry for the monsters.
The team returned safely, and the stream ended on a high note.
During the usual post-stream review, an exciting revelation came up.
โHuh? Weโre trending?โ
On social media, Shadow Stars was trending, along with โKaito,โ making it clear they were getting attention.
โReally? Wow, my nameโs trending! I never thought Iโd become this famous.โ
Of course, with a new talent appearing on the stream, theyโd stand out and get talked about.
With just one stream, Ikezawa had shot to stardom.
โMaybe other streamers will try to recruit me? What if a cute female streamer wants to collaborate?โ
Heโs clearly riding the high. But hey, itโs healthier than wallowing in self-doubt.
โKaito-kun, your ability is powerful, but if you make a mistake, our lives could be at risk. Donโt forget that. A captain carries a heavy responsibility.โ
โY-Yes!โ
Daigo really knew when to give serious advice. Heโs a reliable adult.
โHm?โ
A direct message appeared on the Shadow Stars account. I recognized the sender.
โHey, looks like weโve been offered a collaboration.โ
I shared the news with the group.
โCollaboration?โ
Shiba looked wary, as if on guard.
โYes. Daigo-san might remember herโthere was a woman who interviewed with us recently. Sheโs the one who proposed this collab.โ
โOh, the one who markets herself with that โsexyโ image. So she became a dungeon streamer after all?โ
โYeah. Sheโs probably an independent creator, not with an agency. But itโs likely she has her eye on Ikezawa.โ