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

"No, no! Since he is a senior, he should have the dignity of a senior. He absolutely cannot lose face in front of a junior."

"I didn't expect Liz to be so principled. Look at me, I never consider myself a senior, and I'm doing just fine, aren't I?"

As soon as Rion Takamiya finished speaking, Toru Shimizu couldn't help but retort, "So even before you knew it, everyone already assumed you were a goofball."

"Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮ You have the nerve to say that? If you hadn't spread this nickname, would I be called stupid all the time?"

"It's okay, being a little silly is good. Silly beauties are the most lovable. Haven't you noticed how fast your followers are growing?"

Rion Takamiya didn't bother to respond to Shimizu Toru's absurd reasoning, because she always ended up getting caught up in the two of them who were better at navigating their own logic.

Having suffered many losses, although I still don't know how to refute them, at least I know not to be fooled anymore.

The group ate and chatted, and the meal lasted for almost an hour before finally ending.

No sooner had they put down their bowls and chopsticks than Xu Hai dragged his two classmates to the backyard to pick vegetables, saying he wanted them to experience the joy of the harvest as well.

After cleaning up the dishes, Shimizu Toru took out her phone and sent a message to Bat Girl: "Good luck with your first live stream!"

[Hinano: How did you know I only started streaming on the 1st? Did the operations team tell you?]

[Toru Hanyu: Just guessing. By the way, aren't you planning to change your name?]

[Hinano: No change! Everyone's used to it, and so am I.]

[Toru Hanyu: Then you really need to be careful not to mix up the names during the live stream!]

[Hinano: Dumb tape~Mea taught me that if you make a mistake, just make a loud noise to cover it up (*?▽?*)]

[Hanyu Toru: ...You'd better not listen to her; what kind of terrible ideas does she come up with?]

Volume 1: Chapter 98 The End of the Heisei Era [Bonus Chapter with 850 Blade Strikes]

April 30th, the last day of the Heisei era.

A peculiar atmosphere permeated the streets of Tokyo, neither purely festive celebration nor a complete farewell to sorrow, but more like a quiet tension poised to erupt.

People are talking about the upcoming Reiwa era and planning how to spend this historic night.

At the Shimizu Toru family villa, Yuhi Lily and Takamiya Rion were making final preparations for their respective activities that evening.

Shimizu Toru seemed somewhat absent-minded, her fingers tapping unconsciously on the table, her gaze fixed on her phone screen—where a Line message from Kuzuha lay quietly.

[Yuzuru, want to join us for a late-night chat tonight at 11 PM? We're all familiar faces: Ye, Xixi, and Lilim. Let's welcome the Reiwa era together!]

The message was sent half an hour ago. Shimizu Tomo's fingertip hovered over the reply box for a moment, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Ever since Kuzuha found out that he had reached Grandmaster in League of Legends, he has been messaging Kuzuha a lot more frequently in private these past few days.

There's a feeling of wanting to ask someone to bring you along, but being too shy to ask first. This awkward style is quite like Kuzuha.

"Tou, what are your plans for tonight?" Xi Yang Lili's voice interrupted his thoughts.

Her livestreaming equipment was clearly set up and ready. She walked over and naturally leaned on Shimizu Toru's shoulder, looking at the phone screen on the table: "Oh? Kuzuha-san's invitation? A night watch collaboration?"

"Mm." Shimizu Toru nodded and casually replied with a simple OK: "Master Ye, Xixi and Lilim are here too."

"It's good that someone's with you, otherwise you'd look so pathetic all by yourself~" Sunset Lily said with a grin, then made a face and ran away before he could spank her.

After playing games for several hours, at 10:50 p.m., Shimizu Toru entered the Discord channel provided by Kuzuha ahead of time, and the room was already quite lively.

"Hey~ Yuzuru's here. Looks like we've got the same idea."

Kuzuha's signature brat voice rang out first, accompanied by the sound of a potato chip bag being torn open in the background.

Good evening, Yuzuru-san.

Master Ye's voice remained gentle; it was rare to see this Rainbow Dark shouting. His emotional stability was comparable to that of Kapibala.

Then came Shiina Yuika's dismissive, slightly weak voice: "Toru-kun~ Good evening!"

"Me too! Me too! Good evening, Tou-kun!" Lilim's voice was cute but slightly indistinct; the so-called "cute voice" seemed to have a bit of a lisp.

"Good evening everyone. I never expected to receive an invitation from Ge Ye. I was even preparing to stream my climb to the King rank."

"Damn it (〃＞皿＜)! Don't get too cocky, you bastard, I'll catch up to you sooner or later!"

Feeling insulted, Ge Ye gritted his teeth and said, "So what if I'm a King? It's not like I haven't reached that rank before!"

"Tsk, sorry, I'm already a Grandmaster, I can't remember Diamond Boy's tough talk at all."

Although they mocked each other before the broadcast started, after the broadcast began, Shimizu Toru and Kuzuha immediately acted as if nothing had happened and chatted about their memories of the Heisei era.

From anime and music to tokusatsu dramas, we talk about whatever comes to mind, often going completely apart from one topic to the next.

As the time drew to a close, everyone began to talk about their expectations for the Reiwa era.

Ye Shi naturally took on the role of MC: "Lilim-chan, is there anything you'd like to say?"

"Eh... The Heisei era was the time when I grew up. I feel like a lot happened and I witnessed a lot of changes. I hope that everyone can be safe and happy in the Reiwa era."

Shiina Yuika immediately chimed in, "That's right, that's right! I hope to make more friends and eat more delicious food in the Reiwa era! And I hope my luck will continue to be this good, hehe~"

"I hope that in the Reiwa era, Kuzuha's skills will be as sharp as his tongue, and I hope that the world will have fewer disasters."

Especially that bad cold—I really hope it disappears because of a parallel world! Toru Shimizu doesn't want to be stuck at home for another three years!

"3! 2! 1—It's midnight!"

"Reiwa! Here it comes—"

"A new era has arrived! Let's all keep up the good work!"

Then, with their final shouts, the Heisei era, which lasted 31 years from 1989 to 2019, finally came to an end.

For Shimizu Toru, the feelings about the two eras were not particularly profound.

When the Reiwa era is mentioned, the only things that come to mind are Kamen Rider, which has one installment after another, and Ultraman, which has had several installments of both.

If you look at it that way, the Heisei era was better. Whether it was the Okita Sora or the Knights Sora, they all produced several masterpieces right from the start.

After the broadcast ended, Shimizu Toru promptly started playing Dou Dizhu (a card game) with Yuhi Lili and Takamiya Rion.

Although it can no longer be considered a single shot spanning two eras, such a historic moment should still be celebrated with some sex.

The next day, the first rays of Reiwa's morning light illuminated the room, but it seemed to bring no change to Shimizu Tomo's life.

Apart from the fact that the pollen season is over and he no longer needs to wear a mask when he goes out, everything is the same as before.

In the afternoon, Toru Shimizu had just finished recording the new episode of "Carole & Tuesday" and walked out of the excellent soundproof recording studio.

Rubbing my slightly sore neck, I was about to go to the lounge for a drink of water when my phone suddenly vibrated in my pocket.

It's not Line; it's a push notification from a cryptocurrency trading platform.

Shimizu Tomo paused slightly, then walked discreetly to a quiet corner of the corridor and unlocked the screen.

When he saw the contents of that brief message, a sharp, razor-sharp light flashed in his baby-like, dark, and pure eyes.

[Price Alert: BTC Breaks Through 8000 USD]

Bitcoin has broken the $8000 mark!

It happened a few days earlier than I remembered in my previous life, but the trend was exactly the same!

All the funds that Shimizu Tou Sou gambled into are expanding at an astonishing rate in this new Reiwa era!

My heart pounded steadily and powerfully in my chest, bringing a thrilling excitement that almost made me tremble.

He took out his phone again, this time not to check prices, but to quickly browse the headlines of several international financial news articles.

The news of breaking through $8000 has already spread in a small circle, sparking a new round of discussion and attention. Analysts' predictions are becoming bolder, and market sentiment is quietly warming up.

Great! Everything is on track.

He opened Line, found the group chat for Yuhi Lily and Takamiya Rion, and quickly typed: "What do you want to eat tonight? My treat!"

The message was replied almost instantly.

[Sunset Lily: Has the sun risen in the west? Our little miser has finally decided to pluck some feathers?]

[Takamiya Rion: Toru! Did you win the lottery? Or did you get your voice acting fee paid in advance? Then I want to eat at Jojoen!]

[Toru Hanyu: It's even better than winning the lottery. When I'm in a good mood, I can just relax and enjoy myself.]

[Sunset Lily: ...Something's strange—but, barbecue! I approve!]

Seeing their excited replies, Shimizu Toru's smile deepened. One of the most direct pleasures of wealth is being able to fulfill the small wishes of those important to you without any burden.

Of course, he didn't plan to tell them about Bitcoin for the time being. The time wasn't right, and it would be troublesome to explain. He just wanted them to think that it was because of the increased income from voice-over or VTubers.

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I owe eight chapters, and every time I log into the backend, there are three red dots. I've written so little, how come people are still reporting me?

Volume 1: Chapter 99 Fan Meeting

On the first weekend of the Reiwa era, the last day of the May Day Golden Week, Toru Shimizu received a call from his manager, Daisuke Sakazaki.

—Japan also has a May Day Golden Week, which can last up to ten days, and all of them are statutory holidays, not workdays adjusted according to the holiday schedule.

"Shimizu, tomorrow is the first big fan meeting for 'Carole & Tuesday'. How are your preparations going?"

"As you said, I had a casual suit custom-made, and I even went to a spa today."

The main reason for this fan meeting is that after the sixth episode of the anime airs, a mini album containing six songs will be released.

Given the positive response from the audience, an offline Q&A session with fans was added in addition to the two female leads' radio program.

Daisuke Sakazaki's voice carried a hint of solemnity: "This is your first large-scale offline event after your first important role, so please take it seriously. I'll send you the script and schedule later."

"Understood, I will get myself into top condition."

Shimizu Toru knew that the organizers were trying to capitalize on his popularity, but for a newcomer to participate in such an event was itself an affirmation of his abilities and an important opportunity for exposure.

The thought of being interviewed in front of hundreds of viewers inevitably made me a little nervous, but I was also very excited.

The next afternoon, the backstage lounge of the studio was much more lively than the recording studio, with a tremendous amount of noise.

Stylists and assistants bustled about, making final adjustments for the voice actors who were about to take the stage.

Shimizu Toru, dressed in a well-tailored dark gray casual suit, sat quietly in the corner, looking at the interactive segments marked on the script and silently rehearsing them in her mind.

"Hey, Shimizu-kun!"

A vibrant voice broke the busy atmosphere of the lounge. Mamoru Miyano walked in with his meticulously styled hair and a flashy royal blue suit, heading straight for Toru Shimizu with a bright smile.

"How is it? Are you nervous about attending such a large meet-and-greet for the first time?"

Shimizu Toru quickly stood up: "Miyano-senpai! I'm alright, I was just a little nervous."

"Relax, relax!" Mamoru Miyano patted him on the shoulder vigorously: "Just think of it as chatting with friends who like this work. With a face that's just as good as mine, the fans will be forgiving."

Are you praising me or yourself? This narcissistic look is just like a rabbit in a car.

After silently complaining to himself, Shimizu Toru smiled helplessly and said, "Please don't make fun of me, senior. You seem to be in excellent condition today."

"Of course~ Who am I? I'm Martian's number one DJ, Etgen!"

As he spoke, Mamoru Miyano tilted his head back and made an exaggerated hair-flipping gesture, which made Kana Ichinose, who was touching up her makeup next to him, burst out laughing.

At that moment, the door to the lounge was pushed open again, and Akio Otsuka walked in calmly.

He was wearing a dark suit and exuded an aura of authority. When he saw Shimizu Toru and Miyano Mamoru, he nodded slightly: "Miyano, Shimizu."

"Otsuka-san!" The two greeted him quickly. He was a true senior. When he debuted, Mamoru Miyano was still peeing and playing in the mud, let alone Shimizu Tomo.

Miyuri Shimabukuro followed Akio Otsuka in. She was wearing a simple white dress today, which made her look gentle and elegant. She smiled and greeted everyone, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, everyone."

"You've worked hard! Good luck to you and Ichinose-san today too!" Mamoru Miyano said with a bright smile, encouraging the two female voice actresses.

Kana Ichinose nodded shyly: "Yes, I will do my best! Please take care of me, Shimizu-san as well."

"Not at all, it's me who needs your guidance, seniors." Shimizu Toru quickly and humbly replied, afraid that if he was a step too slow, he would be labeled as impolite.

So, the meaningless formalities in Japan are indeed tedious, but they lack any real substance.

The director in charge of the event came in to make a final confirmation of the process: "Everyone, the questions during the interactive session may involve understanding the characters and some behind-the-scenes anecdotes, so feel free to share your thoughts!"

"Fortunately!"

Soon after, the heavy curtain was slowly drawn back, and the dazzling stage lights instantly focused.

Below the stage was a dense, dark mass of people, waving light sticks and glow sticks, and the deafening cheers seemed to hit you like a physical wave.