CH 138

Chapter 138. [Long-Distance Romance(?)]

“I’ve decided to move to Japan!”

Angu Ogu wore a triumphant expression.

“Surprised, huh?”

I never expected such a plan.

“Wait, so you’re telling me the house tour was for Iroha’s house!? No way, I won’t allow cohabitation, you know!?”

“That’s not it!? It’s just a regular move!”

“Well, well then.”

“So, what about it? Does Iroha want that?”

“Not really… Wait a moment! Did you just say you’re moving to Japan!?”

“Yeah, I did. This way, collaborating with Iroha and the others will be much easier than before!”

Angu Ogu smiled broadly as she spoke.

Upon hearing this, Ah-nee and Mai both let out.

“”Oh!””

“Huh? What’s up? You two could be happier about it, you know?”

“Well, it’s just that…”, “Ahaha! Oh, my stomach hurts!”

Mai awkwardly averted her gaze.

Ah-nee burst into laughter.

“What’s wrong? Is something strange about Mai and Ah-nee… Did I say something weird?”

Angu Ogu looked puzzled by their reactions.

I, on the other hand, understood.

“Heh, so Angu is moving to Japan. No wonder you seemed so knowledgeable about ‘jou’ and stuff.”

“That’s right! And it’s because of that! So, where exactly are you planning to live…? I still think around here would be good. Honestly, there are many things I don’t know, so I want to rely on Iroha and Ah-nee when I’m in trouble.”

“Haha, I see. So, that’s the main purpose of your ‘gratitude’. No wonder it felt too casual.”

“You figured it out?”

Angu Ogu stuck her tongue out playfully, wearing a mischievous smile.

Even without a reason, I’m sure Ah-nee and the others would have helped.

“But is it alright? Wouldn’t Angu Mama get angry if you said you were moving to Japan? She’s already had some concerns about immigration.”

It’s because she seemed to express dissatisfaction about immigration.

And if it’s her daughter…

“Oh, Mama said that if it’s near Iroha, she said I should go! Is this what they call ‘parental approval’?”

“Hey, stop being a fool. What if more misunderstandings arise?”

But recently, there have been more people coming to Japan. Not just for moves like Angu Ogu’s, either.

“It’s amazing how much the VTuber industry has grown. Even people who aren’t immigrating come to Japan for sightseeing. They all come to Akihabara in Tokyo and Nipponbashi in Osaka for VTuber merchandise.”

“You’re the one behind all that, aren’t you?”

It’s a bit embarrassing when someone says that.

If I’ve done something for the VTuber industry, that’s the highest form of praise.

“Well, from now on, I’ll enjoy life in Japan to the fullest.”

“That’s right, that’s right. So, shall we go shopping as part of our sightseeing? There are some items I want as well.”

“Oh, that sounds great! There are so many things I want to buy too. Speaking of which, Iroha, has the number of merchandise in this room increased significantly compared to the last time I visited?”

“W-Well, isn’t it just your imagination?”

“What!? Could this be Oyabin’s autograph!? Is it an extremely rare item from the early days!? How on earth did you get your hands on it!?”

Oh no, I slipped up!

Angu Ogu was quite the VTuber enthusiast too!

“Uhm, anyway! Let’s go shopping quickly…!”

“–Hold onnnn~!”

Mai stopped us with a loud voice.

I ceased my effort of pushing Angu Ogu forward by her back.

“What’s the sudden commotion about?”

“No, no, no! It’s not just [What’s going on?], is it? Iroha-chan, there’s something you need to tell Angu-san, right? If you don’t say it now, things could get complicated. They’re already in a mess!”

“Huh? Is something up?”

“Hey, what’s this about?”

Angu Ogu inquired, but even I don’t know.

Mai opened her mouth as if she couldn’t stand it any longer.

“Ugh, fine! Then I’ll spill the beans! Angu-san, it’s something really hard to say, and you might be shocked by it, but I want you to brace yourself and listen closely…”

“What, what is it? You’re making such a fuss. Are you trying to scare me?”

“Well, actually, Iroha-chan is…”

“–Going to move to America soon.”

“Huh???”

Angu Ogu tilted her head to the side, perplexed.

Either she didn’t catch on or she was just taken aback, her eyes seemed to lose their light.

“So, in other words… probably… by the time you move to Japan, Angu-san, Iroha-chan will already be in America. You could say you’re completely swapping places!”

“Whaaat!?”

Angu Ogu exclaimed in disbelief.

Oh, right. Come to think of it. I hadn’t told Angu Ogu yet.

“Huh? Wait, did I do something…? Hey, Iroha! Why did you keep something this important from me?”

Angu Ogu grabbed me.

She shook my head back and forth, but I didn’t understand why I was being blamed.

“But, you know… you’ll still be able to watch your favorite VTubers’ streams even in America, right?”

“Is that so? Is Iroha the type to think that way?”

Angu Ogu collapsed in defeat.