Bottom-tier voice actress wants to become a big star on VTuber.

—You can wait a few years to fall in love, but you only have one chance to become a gaming master. Once you get older and your hand speed declines, there will be no more opportunities.

That makes sense. Many LOL players were playing the top lane trio when they were seventeen or eighteen, but after twenty-five they could only play Malphite and try to get by. Even then, they often couldn't get by, and when they used their ultimate in team fights, they couldn't hit anyone, becoming another humorous Malphite.

Shimizu Toru used a professional voice, speaking in a gentle and polite tone, while skillfully opening the live streaming software and APEX: "I'm a complete newbie, please forgive me if I hold you back."

"This game has only been out for a short time, and we're newbies too. Besides, I've seen your Sekiro clips, and your reaction time is super fast!" Usagi Mimi immediately chimed in.

Hinano Tachibana coughed lightly: "Mimi, Apex Legends and Sekiro are two different games... Hanyu-san, which hero do you want to play?"

“I mainly play Wraith, I can play the assault role, what about you two?” Shimizu Toru quickly got into the zone, and just then, he was matched with someone for the game.

He chose Wraith because of its high mobility, which suits a player like him who likes solo combat and has quick reflexes.

"I'll play Lifeline, I'll provide support." Tachibana Hinano didn't dare to say much, looking like a socially awkward, gloomy character.

"Huh? What should I play then..." Usagi Mimi seemed to be having a hard time choosing.

"Ah! I'll play with the robot! I'll set up the zipline for Tou-kun!" Her tone was a little smug and ingratiating.

The live stream officially began, and the three-person team jumped off the plane, choosing the relatively wealthy but fiercely competitive eastern part of the Fragment as their target.

They had barely searched three boxes when gunshots rang out all around them.

The evil spirit, clear as water, is like a ghost, using various movement techniques perfectly to avoid damage while quickly approaching the enemy.

His R-99 submachine gun was incredibly accurate, and combined with his movement, he took down two people in an instant.

"Nice! Tou-kun Kakuichi!" Usagi Mimi's exclamation rang out in the voice chat, filled with heartfelt admiration.

"High-rise building on the right, team one." Shimizu Toru's voice remained calm, and his report was precise.

"Roger that! I've set up my gun!" Tachibana Hinano's lifeline was firmly positioned at an angle.

Shimizu Toru quickly gave the order: "Mimi-san, we'll flank from both sides. Hinano, keep an eye out for anyone sneaking up from behind."

"Okay...okay!" Usagi Mimi seemed a bit flustered, and her learning speed was obviously not as fast as Tachibana Hinano's. No wonder she later specialized in tile-breaking.

The game features extremely fast-paced combat, and Shimizu Toru demonstrates FPS skills and tactical awareness far exceeding those of typical VTB players, with fluid controls and powerful, precise gunplay.

Although he maintained basic politeness, as the battle intensified, his inherent sadistic nature, which he had revealed in the Mahjong Soul collaboration, and his pursuit of extreme performance began to emerge.

"Usagi! Don't just stand there looting, the safe zone is closing in, get moving!"

Seeing that Usagi Mimi was still lingering over a box, Shimizu Toru's tone unconsciously took on a slightly reprimanding quality, and his voice became lower.

"Ah! Yes! I'm sorry, Toru-kun!" Usagi Mimi was startled and quickly followed.

"Hanyu-san, pull me up! I'm falling!" Tachibana Hinano made a mistake during a charge and was targeted by multiple enemies.

"Wait a moment, I'll open the portal!"

Shimizu Toru's evil spirit opened a precise portal behind the cover where Tachibana Hinano had fallen, while simultaneously drawing fire: "Quick! Use the portal, forget about the bag!"

They managed to revive Tachibana Hinano without any major incident, and the team retreated to the safe zone. By this time, the team had already entered the top five in the rankings, with a considerable number of kills, and the chat was already buzzing with excitement.

[Holy crap! Tou-kun's Apex Legends skills are pro-level, right?!]

[That movement, that marksmanship, that command—absolutely amazing!]

[Mimi Taya's fangirl perspective throughout www She was yelled at and still so happy?]

[He truly embodies the devil in disguise! His scolding tone is so stern, he's like a pure, innocent DV boyfriend!]

The girls at VSPO are amazing! They worked together so well!

You call this a newbie? A newbie with hundreds of hours of game time, huh?

Just as the three were preparing to make their way to the finals, the bedroom door behind Shimizu Toru was gently pushed open.

As the sun set, Lily tiptoed up behind him and placed a glass of warm water on the table.

Hinano Tachibana doesn't seem to have anything going on yet, but that girl named Mimi Usagi practically has the words "Toru Shimizu fangirl" written all over her face.

Although she said she had confidence in him yesterday, as the saying goes, "it's hard for a man to pursue a woman, but easy for a woman to pursue a man," she hadn't forgotten how she and Takamiya Rion won over Shimizu Toru.

If I don't find an opportunity to come in and assert my dominance, and remind someone not to get too cocky, I won't be able to rest easy.

Fortunately, Shimizu Toru hadn't upgraded to home 3D yet, otherwise, the way he turned his head to look back just now would definitely have made people suspect that there was someone else in the room.

Even so, in that moment of distraction, he almost had his shield blown apart, which startled him so much that he quickly retreated behind cover.

Realizing she had made a mistake, Sunset Lily quickly stuck out her pink tongue and gave him a Wendy-esque "hehe~" expression, trying to get away with it by being cute.

Shimizu Toru glanced at her and decided to teach her a lesson again tonight, the kind that makes her bottom swollen!

Volume 1: Chapter 73 Offline Song Recording

The morning sunlight streamed through the new villa's huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting geometric patterns of light on the polished floor.

Qingshui sat at the dining table, rubbing her still slightly sore lower back. In front of her was an energy breakfast carefully prepared by Xiyang Lili.

—A bowl of onsen tamago (hot spring egg) with grilled salmon, and even a small dish of goji berries, which are said to be good for boosting virility and health, is placed on the side.

It's unbelievable that someone would eat rice so early in the morning, and is he really going to eat these goji berries dry? Like candy?

With a slice of toast dangling from her mouth, Takamiya Rion frantically stuffed her vocal lesson sheet music into her bag, mumbling a complaint: "Toru! It's all your fault last night... I can't find my music theory notes!"

Shimizu, feeling guilty, avoided her accusing gaze, lowered her head, and poked open the trembling onsen tamago (hot spring egg), the golden yolk slowly seeping over the snow-white rice.

My phone vibrated on the table and the screen lit up, showing a frenzy of messages from the Eutpe group on Discord.

The earliest message came from Green Fairy, sent at 3:17 AM, while the replies from others were just now.

[Green Fairy: @All members, the final draft of the lyrics stanzas and harmony design has been sent to the group file! Please make sure you memorize it before arriving at the recording studio!]

【绿仙：录音棚地址再确认：涩谷区神南1-19-8，HARMONY STUDIO B栋3楼。预约时间上午10：00整，迟到者请自觉承担所有人的饮料】

【Machida Chima: Received! Just finished my morning class and am on my way on the train! I promise I'll be on time (*^▽^*)】

[Dragon's Gentleman: I've finished dressing and am ready to depart at any time. Where are you and Lily-san?]

[Sunset Lily: Tou is trying to replenish her protein~ We'll be leaving in about half an hour!]

[Xuhai bed:zzZZZ]

Shimizu Toru glanced at the clock above the screen—8:47. He quickly finished his meal in a few bites, grabbed the light jacket draped over the back of his chair, and said, "Lily, hurry up, or we'll be late!"

Although the recording studio isn't too far away, it's not a holiday today, and taking the subway will take time.

Nearly an hour later, the crowds on the streets of Shibuya resembled a never-ending river of color, with the sheer number of people making it a reality to be shoulder to shoulder and sweating profusely.

When Shimizu Toru and Yuhi Lily pushed open the heavy soundproof door of HARMONY STUDIO, a blast of cold air, a mixture of the metallic scent of expensive equipment and a faint aroma of coffee, rushed out.

The receptionist, who had made the appointment, smiled sweetly and lingered her gaze on Shimizu Toru's face for a couple of seconds before handing over the key card: "Mr. Yuzuru, Ms. Midori and the others are already in the recording control room on B3."

The corridor was covered with a sound-absorbing dark gray carpet, completely swallowing up any footsteps. Pushing open the door to room B3, the scene before him made Shimizu Toru pause slightly in surprise.

A massive mixing console, like the cockpit of a spaceship, stretched across the center of the room, its countless flashing indicator lights and push buttons forming a complex spectrum.

Behind the mixing console, Green Fairy, wearing monitoring headphones, was quietly testing the microphone with an unprecedented level of focus and seriousness, completely different from her usual virtual persona that always had a slightly lazy smile.

Standing next to her was Longdan Zun, who was wearing a dark green velvet dress and was a little taller than expected. He was slightly tilting his head and whispering something to the sound engineer, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the rhythm on the smooth table.

"Sorry, are we late?" Lily asked softly.

"No, Lily-chan, Toru-kun." Rindan-san turned around at the sound of his voice, revealing a warm and gentle smile, his gaze sweeping over Toru Shimizu's face.

Although I had already seen the photos on Twitter, she actually looks even better in person than in the photos. Is this what they mean by "god-like beauty doesn't photograph well"?

“The timing is perfect, but a certain guy…” She gracefully raised her chin, pointing to the large black leather sofa in the corner of the control room.

Xu Hai sank into the sofa, like a lazy orange cat basking in the sun.

She was wearing an outrageously oversized gray hooded sweatshirt, the hood pulled down low, covering most of her face except for her sharply defined jawline and lips that were sipping a can of coffee.

Hearing the voice, she slowly lifted the brim of her hat slightly, revealing a pair of unfocused dark brown eyes, her voice heavy and hoarse from just waking up: "Good morning~ Ugh... I'm drinking coffee to keep me going, don't disturb me."

“Bed—Sang—” Green Fairy finally raised her head from in front of the equipment, pushed up her thin-rimmed glasses, and her gaze behind the lenses was sharp as a knife:

"Fifteen minutes have passed since you promised to 'wake up within five minutes.' Have you memorized the lyrics? In which measure of the second verse did you begin your harmonic entry?"

"The sixteenth note after the weak beat in the third measure is a semitone higher than middle C." Xu Hai didn't even lift his eyelids, but his answer was exceptionally precise, though his tone was still as drawn out as if he were sleepwalking.

"Mother Green Fairy, please have mercy on me..."

"Tou-kun, Lily, go to recording room A next door to warm up your voice. The equipment is already preheated and tested, and there are sheet music with section markings on the music stand."

Midori rolled her eyes at the mention of "Mom," then quickly switched back to professional mode when turning to Shimizu Toru and Yuhi Riri: "Chima-chan just messaged me saying there are still two subway stops left. Let's start recording your solo parts first to save time."

Her speech was fast and clear, carrying an undeniable air of control, making her seem like the true commander here.

Studio A is even more isolated from the outside world than the control room. Its walls and ceiling are covered with densely packed sound-absorbing modules, making it feel like stepping into a vacuum bubble of sound when you enter.

A huge pop filter stood in front of a professional standing microphone, and a high-definition monitor screen next to it lit up, showing Green Fairy and the sound engineer in the control room.

Lily took a deep breath, walked to the music stand, ran her fingertips over the passages marked with a highlighter on the sheet music, and softly hummed her own gentle prelude.

With the support of top-notch equipment, her voice was clear and bright, with a subtle, sweet vibrato, like a stream melting in early spring.

Shimizu Toru stood a few steps behind her, eyes closed, adjusting her breathing rhythm.

As Lily's last breath faded, he stepped forward and stood in front of the microphone.

On the monitor screen, Green Fairy nodded to him, signaling to begin.

The intro melody of "If It Can Shine" – a song filled with resilience and hope – flowed clearly into my ears through high-quality monitor headphones.

Shimizu Toru lowered his eyes slightly, and when he looked up again, his clear and penetrating boyish voice, belonging to Hanyu Toru, flowed out steadily like a carefully polished crystal:

"Rain on the rainbow and rain on the rain"

"色づき出れ出す"

His voice has the clear quality unique to a young man, yet it also contains a wonderful depth that comes from being tempered by hardship.

The high frequencies are bright and open, without any harshness, like sunlight piercing through the clouds, while the low frequencies are steady and powerful, with a soothing magnetic resonance.

The breath control was exquisite, the ending notes of long phrases were handled with a smooth and extended quality, and every transition was silky and fluid.

The emotional infusion was just right, clearly portraying the transformation from confusion to determination in the lyrics.

In the control room, Green Fairy stared intently at the waveform display, her fingers making extremely subtle adjustments to several high-frequency and mid-frequency knobs on the mixing console, a satisfied expression on her face.

Even Xu Hai, who had been lazily lounging on the sofa, sat up straight at some point, his hood slipping down to reveal his slightly messy black short hair.

Holding the can of coffee, her gaze pierced through the soundproof glass, fixed on the figure immersed in singing inside the recording studio, a hint of surprise flashing in her dark brown pupils.

On the monitor screen, Green Fairy gave an OK sign.

Shimizu Toru breathed a sigh of relief, took off one of his earphones, and gave the camera a relaxed smile.

Just then, the door to the recording studio was gently pushed open.

Chima Machida, with her hair neatly tied in a ponytail and a light sheen of sweat on her forehead, peeked in, her face full of energetic apology: "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Teacher, you went overtime! I wasn't too late, was I?"

Volume 1: Chapter 74 The Price to Pay for a Neutral Persona [Bonus Chapter for 1000 Subscriptions]

The passage with clear, transparent water is perfect; it passed on the first try.

Midori's efficiency was astonishing; she immediately and seamlessly transitioned the recording to Machida Chima, who then took over recording her youthful and energetic transition segment.

Qianma's voice is sweet and lively, carrying the vibrant energy unique to a schoolgirl. Although her technique is slightly immature, her unpolished sincerity becomes a unique charm.

During a break in Chima's recording session, Shimizu Toru and Yuhi Riri returned to the control room for a short rest.

Longdan Zun handed them two bottles of purified water, his gaze falling on Qingshui Tou's face with undisguised admiration: "Tou-jun's performance just now was truly professional. The stability of his breath and the nuances of his emotions could not be achieved without years of training."

Her tone was gentle, yet it felt like a feather lightly scratching at Qing Shuitou's tense nerves.

Shimizu Toru was secretly delighted, but maintained a perfectly humble smile on his face: "You flatter me, Gentian-san. I just really like this song, so I practice it more in private."

"Really?" A hoarse voice, sounding like someone who had just woken up, suddenly interrupted.

The bed, belonging to Xu Hai, had left her favorite sofa at some point and quietly moved to stand behind Qing Shui Tou.

"Excessive humility can turn into arrogance. Sometimes, readily admitting your excellence makes you seem more honest."

"I was just trying not to steal the spotlight from the seniors~ Inui, you're really bad at reading between the lines."

"Really?" Xu Hai tilted his head and began to exude the charm of the third generation of the Rainbow Society's Queen of Ten Thousand Women.

Unfortunately, before they could see any results, Green Fairy interrupted them: "Stop acting cute, come over and try singing along!"

Inside the huge A recording studio, four professional microphones were set up, with Green Fairy, as the main controller and some of the harmonies, remaining in the control room.