Chapter 104

Although it wasn't my first time visiting the home of a woman living alone, this was still a rather novel experience.

The private home of a fashionable, mysterious, charming, and mature woman in her early twenties—just hearing about it is enough to pique one's curiosity, isn't it?

As soon as you step into the entryway, your nostrils are enveloped in a subtle Aromatherapy scent, which helps you relax.

"The house is a bit messy, please don't mind." PA blushed and said apologetically, noticing the convenience store bento box on the table that she hadn't thrown away yet.

"It's alright, it has a very homey feel to it."

These comforting words made her blush even more, and she hurriedly went forward to collect the trash and put it in the trash can.

However, putting aside this insignificant aspect, the house is still quite nice overall, with a very clean and bright style. Although there are many unique little ornaments, they don't look cluttered because they are arranged neatly.

At first glance, the relatively clean floors and furniture, along with the harmoniously matched sofa covers and Ragdoll, give a general indication of the homeowner's personality and preferences.

Among the clothes drying on the balcony, there were also a few small items that could make young men's blood boil.

"Ah!"

Her soft gasp caught his attention.

"... It's nothing, please sit here for a while." She gave an awkward but polite smile, then quickly went into the room. A little while later, she came out again.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, let me get you some water!"

Even so, she occasionally glanced at the Xiangyang, Kokoro observing his movements, which still betrayed her focus.

What a pity, I've already seen it. As expected, she's very mature, just like she looks. Ms. PA, no wonder she has the best figure among the Starry! Sakurakoji Talent pretends not to know anything.

He guessed that the reason she went back to her room was probably because there was something she didn't want him to see left out and hadn't put it away.

"I need to use the restroom." He stood up to indicate this and headed towards the washroom.

"Hmm, hmm, do as you please..."

When he came out, he squinted at the balcony and found that a few things were indeed missing. Looking at her demeanor, she had returned to her usual natural and gentle self.

"What does Ms. PA usually do after she finishes work?" he asked casually as he sat down a few centimeters away from her.

"Huh? Hmm... I can play games." She thought for a moment, tapped her finger, and gave her answer.

Now that he already knew, she no longer wanted to hide it.

Although she usually keeps her mysterious image in mind, she has never told the people on Starry about her hobbies, let alone that she is Virtual Streamer.

But if it was Sakurakoji Talent, she didn't want to hide it. She glanced at him sideways, then quickly lowered her head.

"So, Talent, what do you think of me? What kind of person do you think I am?"

"Miss PA?" He raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised by her sudden question. "Well, I think you're a wonderful woman."

"A very, very nice woman?!" PA looked surprised, and the hair on her body stood on end slightly.

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"Yes, not only are her features striking, but she also has a graceful demeanor, a very gentle personality, and a stunning figure. She's a truly rare beauty." Sakurakoji Talent nodded in approval.

"Her fashion sense is also very striking, her skin and hair are beautifully maintained, she's very sensitive to fashion trends, and we have a lot in common."

"She is also very capable in professional sound mixing and can proactively coordinate with others, making her an indispensable member of the Starry."

His words of praise made PA both delighted and somewhat uneasy.

Is that just polite talk? I'm not sure, I'll think about it some more.

"I'm not as good as you say. I have many shortcomings too. For example, I'm older than you and Nijika, but I have very weak social relationships. I'm just an otaku who's addicted to playing games. I can't cook either, so I eat takeout every day, and I have a hard time getting up in the morning..."

She counted her shortcomings one by one, her fair, jade-like fingers pointing out the flaws in a gentle, moderate voice.

Women can be such a hassle sometimes... Sakurakoji Talent's eyes held a hint of unspoken emotion.

If he answers her in the same way now, she'll definitely be unhappy again.

Honestly, when someone praises you, just accept it properly. Why do you have to beat around the bush like this? At least if he were praised, he would take it for granted and at most say thank you.

Whether it's maintaining an appearance or developing skills, isn't it normal to be praised for your efforts? Isn't the reason people do these things simply to gain recognition and approval from others?

If I really treated you like ordinary people, you wouldn't be happy. That's just how people are...

"Age doesn't matter, and Ms. PA isn't that much older than us; and interpersonal relationships aren't necessarily better the more complex or active they are, are they?"

"Playing games is a personal hobby. I think it's a good thing to have one or two hobbies that you genuinely enjoy. Besides, in today's fast-paced urban life, there probably aren't many people living alone who cook every day, right?"

"As long as it doesn't interfere with work or life, sleeping in late in the morning is fine too..."

Although that's what he thought, he certainly wouldn't be so tactless as to directly say, "Yes, yes, you're right," because that would really make him quit social circles.

"Really? You really think so..." PA glanced at him furtively, her face noticeably more relaxed, her fingers twitching excitedly.

"How could that be fake?" He took her Hands in his, looked directly into her eyes, and said, "I think a woman as outstanding as Ms. PA would have a lot of men wanting to date her even if she did nothing!"

"So, you can definitely be more confident in yourself."

She couldn't bear his intensely emotional gaze any longer, and with a flushed face, she looked away. "I understand, I understand! I Talent how you see me, thank you for thinking that way!"

"So, could you let go first...?"

"Ah, sorry." Without any apology, he released her cool, Sakurakoji Talent and looked at the dense array of computers, recording equipment, and sound mixing devices placed in one corner of the room.

"But Ms. PA has so many facilities at home, are they all for tuning?"

"Mmm~~" She held her Hands, still warm from his body, to her chest and shook her head slightly. "Actually... besides working at the store doing sound mixing, I also work part-time as a virtual game streamer online. They have some of the equipment needed for streaming."

"Huh? Is that so?" Sakurakoji Talent's eyes widened as he looked at her in surprise. "Isn't that amazing! As expected, Ms. PA, your gaming skills are superb, right?!"

"Which platform? What's your username? I'll follow you right away!"

"I'm a Vtuber, my online name is... Alto (音戏 Alte)." She scratched the back of her head sheepishly. "Actually, I just use playing games as an excuse to stream casually. My streaming time is not fixed, and I'm not a famous streamer."

"Oh, found it!" Sakurakoji Talent pulled out his phone at some point and pointed to the 2D- style avatar on it.

"Is this the twin-tailed character? Wow, she looks quite a bit like PA-san, she's practically PA-san with her hair up!"

"Hey~ isn't this great? The number of fans is quite impressive too. As expected of Ms. PA!"

"Speaking of which, it doesn't seem quite right to keep calling you Miss PA. How about I call you Alte or Miss Alte when we're not around? You know, doesn't it feel a bit secretive?"

"A secret... for both of them?!" PA looked startled, her smooth, dark purple hair even skipped a beat, then she shyly clasped her Hands, "It's not impossible..."

"Then it's settled!" he decided, then asked with a hint of doubt, "But Miss Alte, aren't you going to do a live stream tonight?"

"I was planning to broadcast it, but I can't leave you out."

"It's okay, it's okay. I was just curious to see what you'd be like during your live stream. I'll try not to bother you, so don't worry about me." He waved his Hands, indicating that there was no need to worry about him.

"Besides, through your live stream, I can also learn how to play the game. Didn't we agree that you would teach me how to play?"

"Since you put it that way..." After a brief hesitation, PA smiled, stood up, clenched his fist, and walked towards the computer. "Alright! Today I'll show you my skills!"

Sakurakoji Talent smiled slightly and followed behind her.

If a man and a woman are alone in a room, he's not confident he can keep the conversation going if he doesn't find something to do.

Ten minutes later, PA, who had turned on the computer and connected a microphone and sound mixing equipment, sat in front of the computer. Sakurakoji Talent moved a chair over and sat down next to her.

While it might seem a bit strange to adjust the audio during a game livestream, it's her style and habit. According to her, whatever she does, she has to make full use of the weapons she's good at.

Therefore, she not only tunes the sound while playing, but also selects different equipment for different games.

However, the effect seems to be quite good, and many fans fell in love with her show because of this special skill.

She put on headsets and earphones for herself and him respectively, and opened the room with practiced ease. Before long, dozens of fans flooded into the room, and the live chat began to flood the screen with comments.

[Here it comes!]

Did Miss Alte also go live today?

[I just got off work and opened YouTube, and I saw that Ms. Alto was streaming! Lucky!]

[Why is this slut streaming so early today? Which game will she be streaming today?]

[Sushi Samurai: Wow! I was just tired from drawing fan art, now's time to relax! I'll send a gift to support you!]

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"..." PA's eyelids twitched slightly when he glanced at a strange comment. He stole a look at Sakurakoji Talent next to him and resisted the urge to ban that fan. Fortunately, that familiar die-hard fan managed to save some face for him.

She cleared her throat and turned on her microphone. "Thanks for the support, Sushi Samurai! Let's start tonight's live stream!"

"Before we begin, I'd like to introduce a guest for today. He's a colleague from work who's visiting my home."

"The boss treated us to dinner tonight, so we don't have to work. We just got back from a great meal out!"

Some viewers keenly noticed her lines and started gossiping and flooding the screen:

[Him? Could he be my boyfriend?!]

[Waaaaah~ No way!!]

[I've unfollowed you, thank you]

[That slut actually brought a friend home? And a guy at that?! Seriously, you actually have a friend?!]

[Sushi Samurai: Miss Alte's colleague? I'm curious what kind of person she is, and what her voice sounds like?]

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PA was also exasperated by their wild speculations and quickly explained, "They're just ordinary colleagues, there's nothing special between them! Please don't make wild guesses, it's very rude to him!"

Then she looked to Sakurakoji Talent for help. "Hey, why don't you say something too?"

"Me too?" he asked, pointing to himself in surprise.

Good grief, he's just someone who came to listen in, can't even play games, and is just there to make up the numbers for the atmosphere. How come he has an interactive segment?

"Of course! I can't just leave you hanging while I do my livestream, can I?" PA said matter-of-factly, her eyeliner soft. "Don't be shy, my fans are all very nice people."

"Alright then..." He reluctantly moved his chair forward, sitting next to her, almost touching her.

Even from this distance, he could smell the faint, sweet fragrance emanating from her, a scent that was both mature and innocent—he cleared his mind of his chaotic thoughts and leaned forward to face the microphone.

"Good evening, everyone. I'm P... Miss Alte's colleague at work. Please allow me to keep my real name a secret, but you can call me Teacher Yukimi."

"I came here today because I made a promise with Miss Alte that she would teach me how to play games."

"It's an honor to meet everyone through my voice tonight. I'm a gaming newbie, so my main role today is to create atmosphere."

"While you're welcome to ask any questions, my age, occupation, family situation, life experiences... are all secrets. My current relationship status is single. That's about it."

After hearing his introduction, Alte's live stream room, which already had a lot of fans, instantly exploded, with comments and criticisms flying everywhere.

[Wow~ What?! That's so arrogant!]

[No wonder she's a colleague of that scumbag woman; their styles are just as scumbag.]

[Still Teacher Yukimi "? Would a normal person call themselves "Teacher"? Is teaching really a real profession?]

[Xuejian... a writer I've recently come to like, whose pen name also shares this surname.]

[Your voice is quite pleasant, I forgive you.]

[Ah~ I feel like I'm in love just by listening to his voice~ My intuition, after being single for 28 years, tells me he must be a handsome guy!]

[Damn it, you predicted the question I was going to ask! You've already said everything, what can I say?]

[You can still post this kind of sarcastic comment?]

[Isn't this voice a bit too androgynous? Is it really a boy's voice? Could it actually be a girl's?]

[If it really is a girl, wow!]

[Sushi Samurai: I knew Miss Alte's live stream was the best! Another voice actor guest! It's an auditory feast, I definitely made the right choice coming tonight!]

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