The Villainess VTuber Rips People Apart-Chapter 102: Diplomacy
Collaboration Broadcast.
This is a term used among Japanese streamers, meaning collaboration. In fact, Korean VTubers apparently don't use the term "collaboration" that much.
Nevertheless, our EYEAI VTubers use the term "collabo." This is because we are a company aiming for a global audience. That’s why all our VTubers have Japanese-style names.
Anyway, collaborations can be divided into 'internal collaborations,' which involve people within the same company, and 'external collaborations,' which involve broadcasting with people outside the company.
Basically, most companies encourage internal collaborations. It helps strengthen bonds among colleagues, and it seems they can appeal to viewers by saying, "Our company has a great atmosphere~."
From an image management perspective, internal collaborations also carry a positive connotation.
—“There’s nothing wrong with external collaborations either.” —“But I think it’s better not to overdo it.”
This is what Rion once said.
External collaborations have overwhelming advantages. They allow you to gain new subscribers.
It’s an advantage that is hard to obtain through internal collaborations. Our EYEAI VTubers already share a certain number of subscribers.
For example, even if I were to collaborate with Ainatsu for 365 days, I wouldn't expect a rise in subscribers. Anyone who would subscribe has already done so.
To attract new viewers, it’s best to collaborate externally with VTubers that we don’t usually interact with.
However, overdoing external collaborations could damage your image. You might receive comments like, 'This guy is obsessed with subscribers' or 'Does this guy have no loyalty? Seems like he has no affection for his colleagues.'
—“Still, it’s good to have at least one external collaboration partner.”
Rion once mentioned this.
For instance, let’s say Rinco does an external collaboration and gains 1 million subscribers. In that case, if she collaborates with Ainatsu, Ainatsu’s subscribers will likely increase. This can be called a subscriber trickle-down effect.
So, while the company doesn't force VTubers to do external collaborations, it’s still a 'recommendation' that they hope they will at least try once.
[Status of Survivors in 'The Great Diplomacy of the Manipulator' Group (2/2)]
[Aurora]
[Masina]
“Hey, Aurora! Are you not working!?”
While I was leisurely sipping my black tea, my first external collaboration partner approached me.
For reference, this broadcast was happening on Shina’s channel, not mine.
“Oh my, saying it like that makes it sound like I’m just playing around. I’m working diligently, you know.” “While people are working hard! You’re the only one relaxing!” “If you don’t like it, shall we switch roles?”
I gently tapped the fishing rod.
“You fish. Of course, if you catch fewer fish than me, you’ll have to take responsibility for the shortfall.” “Re-responsibility...?” “Like cutting off your flesh to use as food?” “Are you crazy...!” “I’m just joking.”
It doesn’t seem like a joke though...Emergency food, lolShina will probably be eaten soonFact: Already got eaten
I smiled sweetly and set down my teacup. I think I just had a bite.
As I lightly fiddled with the fishing rod, it wasn't just my imagination. I lifted the rod up.
Another fish was caught.
“Is there really a junior who makes her senior work like this!? If you ever join our company, you better watch out!” “I’m glad that’s not in my plans. I’ve saved my life.”
“If you can’t even speak, you’re not cute! Ugh... So, are you going to keep catching fish? Isn’t it time to move a bit?”
As Shina said that, I checked the time. It was indeed about time to move.
“Well then, shall we go?” I lifted the container with the fish inside.
Now, it’s time for delivery.
Why did Laura end up collaborating alone with Shina?
There were various events that led to this point, but the biggest incident was one.
Laura was called into the president’s office and got scolded.
“...Please don't touch other fandoms. I thought my heart would drop.”
This was what President Jeong Hoyoung said when he called Laura.
“I anticipated you’d say that, so I made sure to have a solid justification.” Of course, Laura wasn’t the type to be intimidated just because the president called.
After all, she had shown a generous side to the SerenadeKR VTubers and hadn’t shed tears at the end.
“So, our actions can be considered justified.” “Justified? What do you mean by justified? In cases like this, the fandom with the bigger following usually has the advantage.”
Sometimes, when conflicts arise between VTubers, the fandom with a larger following goes to the other person’s channel and bombards it with negative comments, filling the comment section with hate.
No matter how right you are, if your voice is small, you end up being seen as the bad guy.
Conversely, even if you do something wrong, if your voice is loud enough, you can push through. That’s the meaning of having a large fandom.
“Thank goodness the SerenadeKR fandom isn’t large...” “Oh really? Isn’t Serenade a well-known company?” “It’s very famous in Japan, the home country.”
Compared to its home country, the Korean branch of SerenadeKR wasn’t that big. It might be about the same size as EYEAI.
Especially in the domestic scene, female VTubers were generally stronger than male ones in any company.
Thus, the fandom for male VTubers in SerenadeKR was relatively small. Among them, Jeongseok was in the middle to lower tier.
In fact, his fandom overlapped a bit with Changyoung, and those who supported Changyoung in this incident didn’t particularly side with Jeongseok.
Various factors combined, fortunately, Laura managed to avoid the arrows of blame.
“Still, let’s avoid touching male VTubers unnecessarily. Don’t you know that female fans are much more passionate?” “I’ve heard that. Male fans tend to switch easily, while female fans are said to enjoy listening to their favorite voices while pleasuring themselves, right?” “...Do you really have to say that so explicitly?”
I had never seen a VTuber openly mention self-pleasure in front of the president.
I thought about whether to fire her, but then President Jeong Hoyoung remembered that Laura was on the verge of hitting 300,000 subscribers.
Laura was steadily becoming a super A-class VTuber.
The president had no choice but to swallow his frustration over this fact.
“...You’re right. Female fans are highly loyal and especially active on social media. So let’s please avoid any situations that would sour relationships with male VTubers.”
Thus, Laura received a warning.
The story didn’t end there. Laura also received a similar message from Rinco.
[Laura, how about doing an external collaboration?] “External collaboration? That’s quite sudden.” [Yeah. It seems they’re planning to gather streamers to properly play the ‘Aseer Sal’ game.] “Hmm?”
Laura tilted her head.
To summarize Rinco’s explanation:
Dead Rows offered advertisements for Aseer Sal to several streamers, including Laura.
Most of them ended up dead. Some were killed by zombies, while others were killed by fellow survivors.
While there were streamers who purely aimed for the ad money, some loved zombie-themed games and accepted the ads, while others specialized in sandbox survival.
They confidently issued a challenge, only to face the humiliation of getting wrecked during the first day of advertising broadcasts.
These streamers gathered to create a "Revenge Server" to redeem themselves.
Now, they are organizing a large-scale streamer organization to uncover the secret of ‘Sz-001.’
[It seems SerenadeKR is planning to join as well. So, can you help the SerenadeKR folks? It’s better to get along with colleagues in the same industry, right?]
Although Rinco spoke gently, Laura wasn’t someone who would miss the hidden meaning behind her words.
In the previous incident, most people sided with Laura, but a very small portion started to dislike her.
It was unavoidable. Streaming that satisfies everyone in this world is impossible.
That’s beyond the realm of a mere noble lady; it’s truly the domain of the gods.
No, even the gods might find it impossible. If it were possible to satisfy everyone, there should only be one religion in this world.
‘So they’re telling me to do some diplomacy.’
Laura noted this down.
Of course, she could have ignored Rinco’s suggestion, but Laura had plenty of time until the draft.
There was no reason to disregard Rinco’s sincerity. So, she accepted the proposal.
Thus, through Rinco’s connections, Laura also participated in the Revenge Server.
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Since there was a goal of mending relationships with SerenadeKR, she would now act as a delivery person in a destroyed world alongside Shina.
“I’m the senior! Why do I have to carry the luggage and drive!?”
Shina squawked from the driver’s seat.
“Have you ever seen a noble lady drive? At least I haven’t.” “Well, if you put it that way, I’m a demon god?! Have you ever seen a demon god drive a car? Huh?” “A demon god is a race, while a noble is a class, right? So a noble lady would be above that, wouldn’t she?” “What nonsense is that!”
That’s pretty logical, right?Demon god (commoner)Blasphemy!Lol, if you’re mad, then win, haha
“I’m just joking. What can I do if I’ve never driven a car before?” “Then learn a bit! There’s a driving skill in this game, so just learn it, why...!” “I can ride a horse, you know.” “...Horseback riding? You can ride a horse?”
Shina’s eyes widened in disbelief.
Of course, it was true. Laura could ride a horse.
Horseback riding was part of the education for a noble lady. Additionally, she had learned various cultural subjects like art and playing instruments. The education in a noble family is surprisingly strict.
Conversely, Laura didn’t know how to drive because the noble family didn’t teach her.
She would likely never learn to drive. She wouldn’t need to get a driver’s license either. That was all taken care of by Rion.
If Rion couldn’t drive, wouldn’t it be enough to call Ainatsu, who knew how to drive?
If even Ainatsu was hard to summon, Laura would have likely told Inagikane or Chel to get a driver’s license. As for Sora? Sora would naturally obtain it without needing to mention it.
Thus, Laura never touched the steering wheel, and for a while, they traveled in the car driven by Shina.
Then, they spotted a large hotel in the distance.
