Chapter 51: Starting a Flame War
Eventually, after continuing through the dungeon with Kijin and Kamishiro-san wreaking havoc, we made it down to the 85th floor. Even though we're ten floors below the previous highest reached level, nothing too extraordinary has happened so far. I'm starting to wonder if we should keep going.
: You probably don't care, but the internet is absolutely blowing up over this.
: Knew it.
: Of course it is.
: Can't you see the viewer count?
: Even foreign comments are rolling in.
: This is the place for the ultimate event.
: This stream is the event.
: The dungeon community is in a complete uproar. Discover endless adventures on m-vl-em,py-r
: The Explorers' forum is going crazy right now.
"…No monsters around, huh?"
"Feels kinda boring."
So apparently, things are going wild on the surface, but down here on the 85th floor, we're just strolling along. Sure, I'm aware that what we're doing might be groundbreaking—potentially pushing for the completion of Shibuya Dungeon—but as an explorer, I just want to enjoy the exploration. Besides, I doubt Kamishiro-san is thinking about any of this at all.
: What's the plan now?
: The streamer himself doesn't seem to care, lmao.
: The disinterest is too real.
: Translators, keep up the good work.
: I saw someone say in English, "What's up with these insane explorers?"
: True.
: Pretty much the same in Japanese.
: Seems right.
: What exactly are you satisfied with here?
Calling us "insane explorers" is a bit harsh… But to be fair, I am an officially signed EX-ranked explorer with WDAO. I'm pretty sure the EX explorers in America are just as reckless as we are.
: He's actively avoiding the comments, I swear.
: This guy's just straight-up ignoring us.
: Let's have a Q&A session!
: Good idea.
: Yeah, they're bored. Let's chat.
: Even the viewers are losing it now.
: Always were.
: Yeah, that's just how it is.
"Q&A? Sure, why not."
At this point, might as well go for it. Bring on the questions.
: What's the temperature on the 85th floor?
: What do you think about Kamishiro Rion?
: Are you really the strongest?
: Do you like your Shikigami?
: How does it feel to be Japan's top streamer?
: You're global, dude.
: Do you get girls?
: No way. We're talking about us here, right?
: Right, no chance. We're the us.
"I'll ignore the slanderous comments, thank you. Who said I'm part of 'us'?"
"Haha! It's true, Tsuu-kun's position, power, and wealth are worlds apart from you guys."
"I will hit you."
: Huh?
: Is this the one time we agree with Tsuu-kun?
: Can't believe it, but I'm angry too.
: Yeah, that's too far.
: Don't provoke us, pretty girl!
: Okay, but also insult us more, pls.
Why does she always casually poke at the viewers like this? Take that back to your own channel. If this earns me a flood of downvotes, how will she make it up to me?
"Anyway, let's answer something... The temperature here on the 85th floor is about… 25°C. Pretty comfortable if you're moving around."
"I could go for something cooler, but that's probably asking too much, huh?"
"It's a dungeon."
Still, the consistent climate of this dark, monotonous cave is a blessing. It can get way worse in other dungeons, trust me.
"As for Kamishiro-san… she's too much of a free spirit. We don't really get along. She just wanders around aimlessly, never accepts any requests despite being a Japanese EX, and… yeah, I can't deal with it."
"What? That's harsh! What about, like, personally?"
"I really don't like her. She's pushy, constantly butting in like some nosy aunt. She's almost the worst."
"This is cruel!"
Of course, it is. We met because she picked a fight with me out of nowhere, and I beat her to a pulp. That's how this all started.
: This sounds like pure dislike, lol.
: Wow…
: This is straight-up resentment, huh?
: Yeah, their personalities seem to clash.
: Makes sense.
: I'd feel the same.
: I'd hate her too.
: Glad we're only watching her through a screen.
"Next… strongest? I don't think so, but whatever. I like my Shikigami, though. I wouldn't summon them if I didn't."
: And once again, Kijin declares herself the 'main wife.'
"Ah, Kijin doesn't count."
: Betrayed again!
: Same reaction every time, lmao.
: Shikigami with personalities is the best part of this.
: You could honestly just stream the Shikigami interacting.
: A Shikigami-only stream would be fresh.
"And about getting girls... Frankly speaking, it's not really about whether I get girls or not. I barely meet any women, to begin with."
: Oh.
: Ah, yeah.
: Forgot. He's a loner.
: The dungeon nerd.
: Yeah, no girls in a dungeon.
: Dude, you're not gonna find a girlfriend in there.
: Go to a mixer.
: High schoolers don't do mixers!
: Also, no drinking at 18!
: Did someone say 'mixer'? Lol.
"No, I'm not that desperate... but, honestly, is getting married something I should do?"
: In this era of low birthrates, absolutely.
: Fix the declining population, my dude.
: You've got money, man.
: Marriage isn't just about money, though.
: Yeah, women aren't lining up for cash.
: The ones who do are only after cash.
: We are us for a reason.
That's harsh... But there's some truth there. People say if you don't have any romantic experiences by the time you're in high school, it gets much harder once you're an adult. Is that true?
I feel successful as an explorer, but my life experience is lacking. I bet the viewers are more knowledgeable in this area.
"…But, my viewers are probably shut-ins, so…"
: Ah.
: He just said it.
: It's war now.
: This is gonna blow up.
: You've committed an unforgivable sin.
: Fact-checker says: It's true, though.
: We're gonna post this everywhere.
: Becoming an anti-fan now.
: Starting a flame war.
Sure, I know I shouldn't have said it, but it's still true. And I'm the type to stir things up a little. Let's be honest—I'm not here to be some polite streamer. It's part of the fun.
Anyway, let's stop at the 86th floor. I don't want to go all the way to the bottom with Kamishiro-san pushing us, without proper preparations.
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