CH 99

Chapter 99. [Beyond The 24-Inch Screen]

Angu Ogu let out a deep sigh over the phone.

Did I ask something so strange?

<<Oh well, you know. With the possibility of World War II happening, it’s no wonder there might not be any elections or anything, right?>>

<<Nah, I think there will still be elections.>>

<<Is that so?>>

<<Or rather, it might be more accurate to say they can’t be stopped.>>

According to what I heard, the electoral systems in Japan and the U.S. are different.

In the U.S., elections are held over two years.

It’s said that each camp spends around 100 billion yen in expenses.

In total, it amounts to 200 billion yen for the two major political parties.

<<No wonder. It’s an enormous scale in the U.S. It’s no surprise they can’t stop it.>>

<<Plus, there’s probably the appeal of ‘America remains undeterred’ as well.>>

<<Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.>>

I heard that such things have happened in the past as well.

Specifically, during World War II, the presidential elections continued as they were in America.

Honestly, even in a situation like this, there are still elections.

<<Ridiculous, huh?>>

<<Well…>>

<<I can’t quite understand what you’re trying to say, but I can’t deny that there might be some truth.>>

Angu Ogu is probably furrowing her brow right now.

I can agree with her on some things and not on others.

Is it because I’m Japanese?

Maybe it’s just my nationality.

<<Hey, Iroha…>>

A pleading voice.

Angu Ogu’s mother is in such a tight spot.

And Angu Ogu herself is seriously worried.

I still find it difficult to imagine a scenario where “losing the election leads to a world war.”.

Besides, I don’t think I can do anything significant myself.

But there is one clear thing.

Right now, my oshi is in trouble.

Why hesitate to help my oshi?

Why would there be any reason not to give it my all?

<<I will save one or two worlds for you!>>

That’s what I declared.

Well, it’s just a declaration with that level of determination.

But still, from the beginning…

<<What am I supposed to do to save my mama?>>

I have no idea.

That’s something Angu Ogu should think about… Huh?

<<Hey, Ogu? Oguu? Hey!>>

<<…Huh!?>>

I could hear the panic on the other end of the phone.

What’s going on all of a sudden?

<<Did something happen?>>

<<W-Well, Iroha, what you said just now… You didn’t mean it seriously, right?>>

<<What? Just say it clearly.>>

<<It felt like… a proposal!?>>

<<What?! No way.>>

I shouted with all my might.

I involuntarily shouted at the top of my lungs.

Other students from the floors above and below started peeking at me from the landing.

<<No way…>>

<<But in this pressured situation, if someone said that to me. Iroha, you don’t ever tell anyone else about that kind of thing, okay?>>

<<…..?>>

<<Reply when you get it!>>

I don’t understand. I was talking about my oshis usual.

Otherwise, all human beings would be willing to die for their oshis!

But, well, Angu Ogu has a very unusual sensibility.

Or rather, all popular VTubers do. That’s why they attract attention.

Or maybe it’s the difference between those who push and those who are pushed.

Let’s just go along with the story here, shall we?

<<Ah, I understand. I won’t say. I mean, I’m not going to tell anyone other than my oshi to begin with.>>

Okay, that’s all settled.

<<Iroha, let’s get married.>>

<<Why would you do that?>>

I heard rough breathing from the phone, <<Hah, hah……>>.

Oh, that’s disgusting!

<<Yes, Iroha. Just this month, the “Respect for Marriage Act” was passed in the US. It protects the rights of same-sex marriage…>>

<<Whoa, whoa, whoa! I’m more worried about you now than I am about the war!>>

My comment finally brings Angu Ogu back to her senses.

He says in a boo-hoo voice.

<<Iroha, it’s your fault. I’m sure you did it on purpose. You know how vulnerable I am right now. Remember, if you do it again, I won’t take responsibility. I won’t care about the consequences later.>>

<<Haha.>>

<<Besides, if we did get married now, it would be an international marriage, and you’re still underage.>>

<<Hey, wait.>>

Come to think of it, I remember that transfer student from elementary school being oddly knowledgeable about that sort of thing.

What? That kind of thing is common knowledge among girls? No way!

<<Anyway, there’s only one thing for us to do, no matter when.>>

<<…Watch our oshi’s stream?>>

<<No! We’re going to stream!>>

***

“‘My words to you! I’m Iroha, the translator girl!”

>Irohalo!

>Irohalo!

>I’m so happy to see Iroha’s streams again today!

Only 24 inches.

With just a mere 24-inch screen, the operation to save the world begins.