Anran glanced at the viewer count again.Wait… almost 3k?!
His eyes widened. Is this streamer luck? Or am I just too good at this?
He cleared his throat, trying to regain his composure. "Ahem. Yes, I am Raiden Shogun, and I will prove that your rumors are false!"
He moved the camera slightly to showcase the small electric cooking pot on his desk. The once-white pot was now a faded yellowish color, a few scratches marking its age.
The chat lit up instantly:
[WhiteSnowWhite: Is that pot looking worn out?]
[idiotsandwich: Shogun-sama really works hard to get a new cooking tool… sob sob.]
[senseitheminer: Yeah, after all, moving to the real world isn't easy for her.]
[captainredhair: My Shogun-sama can't be this broke… sob sob.]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: @captainredhair Brother, no need to rub salt. Shogun-sama already did what she could. After all, she's a hikikomori… sob sob.]
[captainredhair: @lickingbeautifulgirl That's true, Brother… She really works hard.]
Anran just stared at the screen, dumbfounded. Did they just assume I'm broke? His eyebrow twitched.
Alright… if that's the narrative they want, let's play along.
He sighed dramatically, letting his expression soften. "I'm not broke. After all… Sara is already taking care of me."
Instantly, the chat exploded:
[captainredhair: OH MY GOD!!!]
[it'swasnotwrong: Sara must be working really hard to support Shogun-sama… No wonder she's livestreaming to ease Sara's burden… sob sob.]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: Wuuu… Shogun-sama is so thoughtful! Here, more gifts from me!]
Ding! Ding! Ding!
One after another, notifications flooded the screen as viewers sent coins and gifts. Anran blinked, watching the coins pile up faster than he could count.
Are they serious?!
"Well… thank you, everyone. I'm… grateful for your support," he said, bowing his head slightly to sell the act.
[lickingbeautifulgirl has sent Love Rain x10!]
[captainredhair has sent Super Rocket x2!]
[WhiteSnowWhite: Ganbatte, Shogun-sama! We'll support you!]
Anran froze when he saw the notification pop up.
[captainredhair has sent Super Rocket x2!]
He blinked, his jaw almost dropping.Wait... Two Super Rockets? Did this guy just throw away 4,000 yuan like it was pocket change?!
He forced a graceful smile, doing his best to stay composed."Thank you for the gift," he said, bowing slightly.
But his mind was racing.Is this what being a cute girl on a livestream is like? Just rake in money for breathing?
Then he saw the chat scrolling like crazy.
[senseitheminer: Should we be worried about the fire alarm going off?]
[captainredhair: If Shogun-sama can't cook, we'll eat it for her!]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: My queen can't cook? I'll be her personal chef!!!]
[idiotsandwich: It's just cooking instant noodles, it can't go wrong, right?]
[captainredhair: She jinxed it! Throw her into the sea!]
[raidenfansnumber1: Raiden-sama can cook! Believe in her!]
[senseitheminer: We know that's you, Kujo Sara!]
[raidenfansnumber1: Ceh, I got found out...]
Anran couldn't help but shake his head at the chaos. How did my cooking become a war zone?
He cleared his throat, trying to keep his elegant Shogun persona.
"Well then, let's start cooking, shall we?" He smiled, picking up a small pack of instant noodles and holding it up for the camera.
"First, we boil the water…" He carefully poured some into the pot and plugged it in, giving the audience a confident nod.
"Now, the first step in making instant noodles is simple but crucial!" he said with a wise tone. "You must always boil the water first before adding the noodles. If you don't, the noodles will turn soggy and lose their texture too quickly."
The chat immediately responded:
[senseitheminer: As expected from the number one instant noodle lover!]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: I knew it! My queen can cook! If not, I'll still be her personal chef!!!]
[idiotsandwich: So even the Shogun knows the right way to cook noodles... I have been enlightened.]
[raidenfansnumber1: My Shogun-sama is wise beyond her years!]
[captainredhair: What about the egg, though? Real pros add an egg to make it gourmet!]
[senseitheminer: Wait, didn't Raiden once fail to make egg rolls?]
[captainredhair: Shhh! She's evolving, don't ruin her reputation!]
Anran couldn't help but chuckle softly. These people are really buying into the cooking routine...
He lifted the pot's lid slightly, checking the water. "Once it's boiling, we'll add the noodles. But while we wait... Do you all prefer your noodles with eggs or without?"
[lickingbeautifulgirl: WITH! Everything tastes better with eggs!]
[idiotsandwich: Without! Keep it simple!]
[raidenfansnumber1: With eggs, of course! The Shogun's divine egg blessing!]
[senseitheminer: Wait... if she messes up the egg, it'll be canon.]
[captainredhair: Nonsense! Even if she burns it, we'll call it divine flavor!]
Anran couldn't help but laugh this time, a soft, bell-like sound that sent the chat into a frenzy of heart emojis.
Anran glanced at the chat while stirring the noodles, feeling a bit more confident.
[Seeya_Up_Der: Raiden-sama, isn't it boiling too long now?]
He froze, looking at the pot. Wait... Is it boiling too long? He quickly stirred the noodles, trying to act like he had it under control.
"Let it cook! I know what I'm doing!" Anran said, though his voice sounded more uncertain than he intended. He cleared his throat and tried to sound regal again.
"Ahem, anyway, Traveler, do you have any rumors to share with me?"
The chat lit up immediately:
[captainredhair: Oh, did you know Mihoyo is making a new game?]
[senseitheminer: Where did you hear that?]
[captainredhair: A magician never reveals his secrets. It's classified information.]
[senseitheminer: Ceh, cheapskate.]
Anran raised an eyebrow. "A new game by Mihoyo? What game is it?"Of course, he already knew it had to be Honkai: Star Rail, but keeping up the act was important.
[captainredhair: Well, I don't know much, but it's supposed to be related to Honkai Impact. They say it's going to be a turn-based game.]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: Turn-based? Like Arknights?]
[captainredhair: Yeah, like Arknights, but nothing is confirmed yet.]
[idiotsandwich: Bro, are you a Mihoyo employee? No way! It actually makes sense now!]
[captainredhair: Nah, I'm just a random weeb.]
Anran chuckled softly, letting the sound roll out naturally. "Yeah, yeah, as if we'd believe that."He turned his attention back to the pot, giving it a light stir. The noodles looked... somewhat okay, but he wasn't entirely sure.
The chat continued to spiral with theories about the new game.
[WhiteSnowWhite: If it's related to Honkai, will it have Kiana? Or new characters?]
[senseitheminer: I heard something about trains... or space?]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: Space trains? Like in sci-fi movies?]
[captainredhair: Maybe it's a Honkai version of Space Dandy.]
[idiotsandwich: Imagine Kiana running a space diner...]
Anran couldn't help but laugh at the idea. "If Kiana ran a space diner, I'd bet it would explode within a week."
The chat exploded with laughter emojis and gifts.
[lickingbeautifulgirl has sent Love Rain x5!]
[captainredhair: Shogun-sama, your humor is unparalleled!]
[senseitheminer: Raiden Shogun making jokes... my life is complete.]
Suddenly, the boiling sound from the pot became more intense. Anran glanced over and quickly turned off the heat, trying to hide his panic.
"Well, it's done now! Let's see how it turned out..." He carefully scooped the noodles into a bowl, trying to make it look somewhat presentable.
[Seeya_Up_Der: Oh no, did it burn?]
[captainredhair: It looks... edible?]
[idiotsandwich: As long as the Shogun made it, it's divine cuisine!]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: Even if it's burnt, I'd still eat it!]
Anran took a deep breath, picked up a pair of chopsticks, and twirled some noodles around.
"Alright, let's try it." He took a bite, half expecting it to taste like disaster. Surprisingly, it wasn't that bad—just a bit overcooked.
"Mm... Not bad! See? I told you I knew what I was doing!"
The chat erupted again with applause and supportive messages.
[captainredhair: Shogun-sama has conquered cooking! Bow before her might!]
[senseitheminer: Never doubted you for a second!]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: I'd gladly eat your cooking every day!]
As Anran finished the last bite of his somewhat overcooked noodles, he glanced at the chat and noticed a new message.
[captainredhair: By the way, streamer-sama, will you attend Comicup South China, CICF Expo?]
Anran raised an eyebrow. "Maybe I will? When is it happening?"
[captainredhair: It should be next month, three weeks from now.]
[senseitheminer: Ohhh! Go, go, streamer-san! Then I can get your autograph!]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: Meeting Raiden-sama in person? Yes, please!]
[idiotsandwich: Imagine the Shogun standing at the booth—instant viral moment!]
Anran couldn't help but chuckle at the enthusiasm pouring from the chat. He hadn't thought about attending any conventions—especially as Raiden Ei.
Going to a crowded place like that... in this form? That sounds... nerve-wracking.He bit his lip and forced a smile, trying to keep the confident persona. "I'll think about it. I might have something to do around that time, but I'll update you all if I decide to go."
The chat exploded with excitement despite his vague answer.
[captainredhair: That's great! Looking forward to it!]
[senseitheminer: Take my money, Shogun-sama! I'll buy all your merch!]
[lickingbeautifulgirl: I'll camp at your booth if you go!]
Before Anran could respond, another message popped up.
[captainredhair: By the way, when will you stream again?]
Anran glanced at the clock on his phone—it was getting late. The sun was already setting, casting long shadows through the dorm window.
"Hm... I haven't planned it yet. Maybe tomorrow? Time really flew by—it's almost night already."He smiled and gave a small wave to the camera. "Well, that's all for today's stream. See you later, Travelers!"
The chat exploded with goodbyes and heart emojis.
[lickingbeautifulgirl: Bye, Shogun-sama! Can't wait for the next stream!]
[senseitheminer: See you! Take care!]
[captainredhair: I'll be waiting for your next appearance!]
Anran clicked the button to end the livestream, leaning back in his chair as a wave of relief washed over him.
"Whew... that was... intense." He glanced at his reflection in the darkened screen. The sight of Raiden Ei staring back at him still felt surreal.
After the stream ended, Anran leaned back, stretching his arms above his head. A satisfying pop echoed through his shoulders.
"Sitting in that position for an entire hour... my back's killing me." He groaned, rubbing his neck.
"Hey, System, did I complete the mission?"
[Task complete - Livestream for the first time on any website][Reward: 200 points]
Anran let out a small, triumphant laugh. "Nice! That's 200 points for just one stream. Not bad."
He straightened up and glanced around the room, feeling oddly giddy. The thought of cosplaying Raiden Ei and streaming had seemed absurd at first, but now... it wasn't so bad."Alright, System, open the shop. I want to see what you're selling."
A translucent screen appeared in front of him, displaying a list of items.
[Shop - Time until reset: 6:22:45][Points: 1200]
Character Card x1 - 3000 points
Burn Credit Card x1 - 20 points
Beautiful Girl Instant Noodle (x2) - 10 points
Luck Charm x1 - 500 points
Character Replacement - 1500 points
Anran squinted at the list, raising an eyebrow. "That's it? Only five items?"[The shop will reset every 24 hours, and items will randomly appear.]
He clicked his tongue. "Even the shop has gacha mechanics. Can't escape them anywhere, huh?"Anran glanced at his point total again. Only 1200 points... not enough for another character card. He sighed.
His eyes settled on the Beautiful Girl Instant Noodle.Kiana always said she liked that flavor in the game... Does it taste as good as she made it sound?He almost clicked on it but stopped himself. "No, I should save up. Who knows when a more useful item will pop up?"
Still, his curiosity gnawed at him. He filed the idea away for later.
One item, in particular, caught his attention."What's this 'Character Replacement' thing?"
[Host can use the Character Replacement to merge a character card with it. It acts like a clone, performing tasks as programmed by the host.]
Anran's eyes widened. "A clone? You mean, I could send 'Raiden Ei' to do something while I stay here?"
[Correct. The clone will act according to the host's instructions and mimic the chosen character.]
He rubbed his chin, ideas already forming in his head."That's... actually really useful. I could have Raiden Ei appear at that convention while I stay home and chill. Or even do streams without me lifting a finger..."
He laughed to himself. "Man, my mind's going wild with possibilities."
(A/n: planning to bring Artoria in this fic before that happen..... which character you want me to bring in this fic? also Seeya_Up_Der look yourself is appear in here hehe.... there will be more soon ( ᗜ ˰ ᗜ ))