Regarding the Matter of Beautiful Girls Relentlessly Seeking My Body (Experience Points)
Stepping into Okumura-san’s room with a slight sense of nervousness, I immediately notice that the layout is a mirror image of mine. Despite the familiar structure, something about it feels strangely different, making the experience a little surreal.
Unlike my room, Okumura-san’s space is decorated with posters on the walls and potted plants, giving it a vibrant atmosphere. In contrast, my room has a desk against the wall, two monitors side by side, and another one mounted above them. A large ring-shaped light hangs above, accompanied by a stand microphone. My chair looks sleek, almost as if it was taken straight from a sports car’s cockpit.
It might not be the most polite thing to do, but since Okumura-san is currently in the dressing room, I take the liberty of looking around. It seems she’s changing from her outdoor clothes into something more comfortable.
After a short wait, Okumura-san returns. She’s dressed in an outfit that resembles a mix between a school uniform and a dress, complete with a mini skirt and high socks. This must be what they call “Gothic Lolita” fashion. It feels like her indoor and outdoor outfits are swapped—wearing this outside would certainly take some confidence.
Catching me scanning the room, she narrows her eyes and speaks.
“Don’t stare at a girl’s room so much.”
“No, I was just thinking how impressive it is. With all these displays, it looks like a day trader’s setup. Do you use this for VRChat?”
“Day trader…? No, I don’t use VRChat.”
“Huh? Then who are you always talking to?”
“Not really ‘who’… more like a large audience? I’m a DTuber.”
“DTuber? Oh, you mean those dungeon streamers?”
“Yep! Hehe, you didn’t notice? Here, look.”
Okumura-san pins back her bangs, ties her hair into twin tails, and puts on a cat-ear-shaped headband. Then, she strikes a playful pose, curling her hands near her face like a cat. The twin tails accentuate the pink highlights in her inner hair, making her already cute face even more striking—almost like an idol. Instead of looking out of place, the Gothic Lolita outfit enhances her charm even more.
“Surprised? I’m the famous DTuber, Ain-nyan, nya~!”
“O-Ohhh!”
A cat pose that would look painfully awkward on a regular person somehow fits her perfectly. She looks adorable, and I instinctively clap my hands in admiration before tilting my head.
“So… who’s Ain-nyan?”
Hearing my words, Okumura-san dramatically stumbles.
“You… don’t know!? I’m pretty famous, you know! Don’t you watch video streaming sites!?”
“I do, but…”
“Then you must’ve seen me at least once! What do you usually watch?”
“Debate shows, overseas prank videos, and lately, survival content.”
I pull up a popular video streaming site on my phone and show it to her. She snatches it away and starts scrolling furiously. Suddenly, she starts trembling.
“N-Not even a single related video… Are you secretly an old man? Any normal young person watches VTubers, DTubers, or at least idols!”
With a deep sigh, she hands my phone back.
“I just never got into it. Let’s see… Ain-nyan, Ain-nyan…”
I type “Ain-nyan” into the search bar.
“H-Hey! Searching for me right in front of me is kind of embarrassing…!”
The search results flood with videos featuring the same girl standing in front of me. It’s no lie—she really is a streamer. With over 500,000 subscribers, she’s definitely a big name.
I tap on one of the most popular videos.
“Whoa! This feels legit!”
The title reads: “Ain-nyan Losing Streak Meltdown Compilation.” Just as the title suggests, it’s a highlight reel of her getting frustrated over consecutive losses in a competitive game. A typical “clip video,” I suppose. She’s laughing, shouting, and reacting dramatically in the footage.
“Okumura-san, you’re really cute!”
“C-Cute…? Hmph, well, of course I am!”
“But your dungeon exploration videos don’t seem to have as many views.”
“Ugh!”
She clutches her surprisingly ample chest as if struck by my words.
“My dungeon streams have been struggling lately… I specialize in stealth solo runs.”
“How deep have you gone?”
“My deepest dive is the 80th floor.”
“Whoa, that’s pretty high!”
“My level is 50.”
“F-Fifty!? Is that safe!? I thought you needed a level close to the floor number!”
Her level is way lower than I expected.
“Hehe, I’m a stealth type, so I can dive that deep just fine. Of course, if I get spotted, I’m in serious trouble… but gathering materials undetected is my specialty!”
She puffs out her chest proudly before suddenly slumping her shoulders.
“But stealth streaming is tough. A follow drone doesn’t work, so I have to use a body camera, which makes the footage less dynamic. Plus, I’m not even in the shot most of the time… Honestly, maybe I should just become a gaming streamer instead. Those videos get way more views.”
Even a streamer with 500,000 subscribers has their struggles.
“W-Well, let’s put that aside for now! Let’s try out MetaFocus!”
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, I quickly point to the MetaFocus setup. That’s the main reason I’m here today, after all.
Now, let’s dive into the dazzling world of VR!
