Volume 2 Chapter 7 The Beautiful Girl with a Deep Karma... 'Kisaragi Kanna' Appears (II)
"So, Takeru-kun and the others are unsure about whether or not to show their faces while doing D-streamer activities... is that right?"
"Yes."
"Yeah, I think showing your face is... *definitely* a good idea."
"Huh?"
"Definitely...?"
Kisaragi-san declares.
"...What's the reason?"
"Like Ojou said earlier, showing your face simply makes it easier to increase the number of channel subscribers. Naturally, that means more money, 'cha-ching.' ...You understand that much, right?"
"Yes."
"Yeah. And another significant merit of showing your face is the... 'trust' of the Seeker."
"""Trust...?"""
"To be specific, being a D-streamer means that everything during dungeon explorations──the way you move and behave──is streamed. That means your 'personality' and 'human nature' will be laid bare. ...Of course, 'strength' too."
Y-yeah, that's true!
"That's something that can be seen as a demerit, but I believe it's a major merit. This 'trust' as a Seeker leads to great recognition within the guild."
"I see...!"
"Y-yeah! I've been told things like that by the guild too..."
"Is, is that so! As expected of Rie-tan!"
"N-no, not at all..."
Ah, Rie-tan is blushing.
So cute.
That being said, Kisaragi-san might be right.
But, does that mean that D-streamers themselves can be seen as 'products'?
In other words, it's like the 'quality' of that 'product's' trust...?
"And if the guild's trust increases, there's a possibility of receiving a 'nomination' from the guild."
"'Nomination...?'"
"Indeed. When an urgent matter arises from the Guild, a Seeker is 'designated' to handle it, and the Seeker chosen for this 'designation' gains the prestige of being a 'Seeker worthy of selection.'"
"*Prestige*...?"
"The influence is significant, and not only in the Seeker industry; they become a figure respected even by those in the political and business realms."
"P-Political and business realms...!?"
W-Whoa, the scale of this conversation is... huge!
"Hehe, right? That's why, as a D-Streamer, 'showing my face and making a name for myself'... I want to loudly proclaim that there's nothing but merit in this!"
Indeed!
Aiming to be a 'Seeker chosen by designation' through D-Streamer activities might actually be a good idea!
"Well, there are certainly those who avoid showing their faces for various reasons. For example, that recently talked-about 'Omega.'"
"!?"
Suddenly mentioning 'Omega' makes me flustered.
But, considering how much 'Omega' is in the spotlight, it's only natural for the name to come up here...
I even feel a bit happy about it (cheer).
"Y-Yes... he hides his face, so there might be some circumstances behind that."
"Heh... hehehe..."
"?"
Huh, what?
Was there a moment to laugh just now?
"...My apologies. Well, actually, I would like to meet him and have a good talk if possible."
"Eh? Is that so...?"
"Indeed. I believe he must have some reasons for hiding his identity, but I think I could help him with those circumstances."
"Eh...? "
What do you mean?
"Well, this is just my personal thought, but... I believe most problems can be solved with 'money, power, and influence.' And I possess all of those."
"Eh!? Y-You have... all of it!?"
The conversation is starting to take a strange turn.
"Ah. As you might have heard earlier, my title is one of the developers of the 'AMAMIYA SYSTEM.' I think that alone gives me considerable influence, but I have also achieved various accomplishments before and after that... Sagawa-kun."
"Y-Yes!?"
"Please explain."
"! I-I understand!!"
Then, Sagawa began to explain in excruciating detail about 'Kisaragi Kanna,' to the point it was almost unsettling.
"Are you a total otaku or what?"
"Shut up!"
"Well, what Sagawa-kun explained was my... 'brand power' as a human named 'Kisaragi Kanna.' ...What do you think?"
Kisaragi-san asked with a confident smile.
"I-It's just... amazing..."
"Thank you! So, I believe I can understand him... Omega, and I can also help out in various ways. Don't you think so, Takeru-kun?"
"...Y-Yeah, that's true."
Indeed, having someone with such influence and at the forefront of modern technology on my side would be incredibly reassuring.
If such an amazing person were to assist me, it would undoubtedly contribute greatly to resolving the 'Time Jumper magic circle issue' and the 'Empress Mare matter,' as well as realizing my *future plans*.
...But the pressure is intense!
In any case, the merit of having her as an ally is... immeasurable.
"I see! Hearing that from you, Takeru-kun, gives me a boost of confidence. Thank you!"
"N-No problem at all!"
Sure, the pressure can be a bit much, but I think she's a genuinely good person.
At first, I thought I sensed a bit of 'madness'... was that just my imagination?
Anyway, while we veered off topic a bit, the issue regarding the clan formation was resolved thanks to Kisaragi-san's advice.
We decided to operate as 'face-showing D streamers.'
Moreover, riding that momentum...
"So, tomorrow! After school, let's head to the guild... and register the clan!"
"No objections!"
With our spirits lifted, we decided, under Rie-tan's command, that after school tomorrow, we would head straight to the guild to register the clan.
This is starting to feel really fun!!!
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