Chapter 380

What can one gain by becoming an ITuber? Ad revenue is earned based on audience reaction, satisfaction with self-disclosure, and view counts.

The inconveniences of becoming a YouTuber: video filming and editing work, leakage of personal information, and defamation.

Of course, the most difficult part is producing the video. If you can easily film interesting videos that catch many people's eyes, that is no problem. What kind of topic to handle, and how to edit it to make it easy to watch and interesting.

When you stand on the production side, you feel that just finishing one video requires a great deal of effort. The pain of childbirth is unavoidable. Denying it will not do anything.

There is also a hot business method of gaining views by posting videos that provoke audience disgust. I naturally would not do such a thing, but I would still be slandered. If you are active on the internet, this is a problem you must accept.

Depending on the subject and method of filming, it is also possible for the contributor's personal information to be exposed. The appearance is really poor. In this way, the audience will be more impressed and the view count will increase, but there is a risk of personal identification. Well, as long as I don't show my face, it should be fine.

In short, I am in the mood to post a video. I have not yet decided to become a YouTuber. Or rather, I don't think this is something you can just become. No matter how many backups of Pomerni I have, I am, after all, just an amateur. However, since I received the smart phone from him, I cannot bear to completely ignore his expectations.

Somehow, Pomerni's words echoed in my heart. I am interested and want to post a video as a test. Anyway, I have a lot of free time, and I have nothing else I want to do. It was originally bad, but there is a desire in my heart that cannot be hidden.

I don't want to become a celebrity like Pomerni. However, as he said, there might be a longing somewhere in his heart, a hope that someone would see it. Even if touching reality is scary, if you are connected to the internet, the sense of distance is quite reassuring.

I did some homework for the video post. I used the smart phone I got to access ITube and checked what kind of videos were posted.

I watched Pomerni's videos. It is a channel with an amazing tens of millions of subscribers. The annual ranking also tops the list. Truly a king's record. At first, his own music seemed to be a hit on YouTube, but he didn't seem satisfied with its popularity and is challenging various projects.

It is an interesting focus on small things that common sense would not make you think are too stupid. It is a casual video that makes you want to play it just by looking at the title. Even if you say it's silly, if you consider making a video, unless you are a person who is always attentive, you will not be able to come up with similar ideas.

This type of video is called "Yattemitte-kei." Every time, his eccentric personality (although he seems to be playing) matches some challenging tasks, and the content is completed to a high degree of perfection that can be enjoyed even in a short time. He said he had no talent, but he didn't. Salute to his perspective, creativity, and superb editing skills.

Such a Pomerni is not entirely alone. If you look at the changes in the rankings, you can see that the teams at the top of the video view count rankings are competing fiercely. Recently, virtual YouTubers (VTubers for short) are a video genre whose popularity is rising rapidly.

The protagonist in the video is not the poster, but a 2D or 3D modeled avatar. The performer applies their voice to it or uses voice software to make it speak. The video topics they handle are not much different from other YouTubers, but since they are non-existent characters, they easily realize the ideal image of a receiver that projects the audience's wishes. And if you live stream, you can have flexible real-time interaction with the character.

Currently, the most popular V-tuber is "Magical☆Milky-chan." Set as an assassin girl from a magic kingdom, she often uploads FPS (shooting games where you fight on the battlefield using weapons like guns) commentary videos. The gameplay is quite good, and in addition to attracting the audience with super-strong play, the stories of the murderer that appear occasionally are vivid and persuasive, making it hard to believe this is fiction. This strange character is making a widely acclaimed breakthrough.

I also watched videos by broadcasters who are said to be Pomerni's official children. Claimed to be the top ten giants of Pomerni, each one is fierce and incomparable. I don't think I can compete with him as an amateur. I can't help but feel that it is presumptuous to list my name at the end of the list.

My only device is my smart phone. This smart phone's camera function is high-performance, and it seems it can shoot videos of reasonable quality. An application for uploading videos related to ITube is included from the start, and you can upload the videos you shot with one click. Of course, editing it would be better, but I don't know how to do it because it is difficult.

However, fortunately, the smart phone came with a popular bonus. Inside is electronic money worth 50,000 Jenny. A farewell gift from Pomerni. If you use it as a military fund, you might be able to do something with it. I bought everything I needed with great joy.

The result is now in front of me.

1 desktop stove.

3 potatoes.

1 box of butter.

The balance is 16 Jenny.

Please forgive me. The text on this smart phone is hard to read, which is not good. Somehow, I really don't understand those small and compact pictograph-like characters. I can understand the meaning, so it's not that I can't read it, but I feel like I'm deciphering a strange foreign language. In other words, what I want to say is that the amount in my smart phone is not 50,000, but 5,000.

By the time I realized this, it was too late, after I had bought the desktop stove and cassette gas. The balance is less than a thousand Jenny. Pomerni, I am very dissatisfied because he looks good, so he could get more blessings, but I can only convince him by giving me a smart phone; he is compassionate. For the first time in my life, I realized the importance of money.

I gave up and bought ingredients within the budget. As you can see from this lineup, I am about to post a cooking video. Not to mention whether the video of roasting potatoes can be called cooking, I thought about it myself and decided to do it.

At first, I tried to make a video of a game. This seems to be the easiest way to get views. Even without careful editing or guidance, people interested in the game will see it. However, we concluded that a budget of 50,000 is impossible because game consoles, capture boards, and personal computers all cost money.

It must be a topic that can be filmed at a low cost. Even for someone like me who has no singing or dancing skills, the choices are limited. That was when I came up with a food report. Eat food and describe impressions, such as taste and comments.

Frankly speaking, this is a mundane topic that is far from second-hand. In order to create a little bit of originality, we plan to show the process of buying and cooking ingredients. I desperately tried to find a dish that is easy to make even for a beginner, has lower raw material costs, and looks delicious.

Even so, you still can't get many views with a video of just making and eating butter. This is a hard fact to understand, which you can understand without uploading. In order for many people to see it, there is a "weapon" that other contributors do not have. I don't have original ideas or skills, but my weapon is my appearance.

When I am not in a cold mode, people occasionally talk to me. Old people often talk to him, and the first sentence is often praising the beauty of his facial features and fur. From this point of view, the girl's appearance is quite up to the general standard, or even better.

To be honest, it is difficult to accurately evaluate human beauty and ugliness with my senses and the senses of an ant. As far as I know, there are people in the world who are obsessed with facial features in 1mm increments, and even go for plastic surgery in pursuit of beauty, but to put it bluntly, human faces all look the same. There are several such gaps in knowledge and feeling.

So, inferring the beauty or ugliness of this girl's appearance from the objective evaluations I have received so far, if their testimony is not social politeness, I can say that I look beautiful. At the very least, isn't there a childlike cuteness that can attract old people?

In advertising media that use videos and images such as advertisements, there is a technique called "Three Bs" as an effective topic to attract people's attention. Baby, Beauty, and Beast. It is said that these effects can immediately attract the attention of those who see them and leave a positive impression on them, regardless of differences in generation or ideology.

For me now, there is no other way to get more views than to push this selling point. However, if you hold that hand, you need to show your face to some extent. I was forced to make a difficult decision.

But still. When I saw contributors who were very active on the internet, I thought of something. He is not bound by preconceived notions and expresses himself through free-spirited topics. And it has become a place of communication where many people gather.

Of course, some people do radical things for money. I believe everyone has the desire to do so. But can it be said to be a bad thing? People want to do something because they have desires. If you work hard, you will be rewarded. So maybe I should work harder.

I don't want to deny the lame desire deep in my heart to be recognized. Before I had no goal, I now have emotions I never imagined. Watching ITubers makes me want to be like them. I feel this is human behavior.

In an empty back alley, I put a desktop stove on an abandoned wooden box and sat down in front of it. I was a little afraid to show my face completely, so I bought a mask with my little military funds.

Check the materials, good. Smart phone shooting is ready, good.

I can feel my heart pounding. Put your hand on your chest and hold your breath. Remember the battle with Mock. Nothing is life-threatening. This is just a matter of trying to film a video.

The smart phone's timer signaled the start of filming.

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"Then, from now on, we will hold the first plenary meeting of the 6th Disaster Countermeasures Office."

A low voice came from the conference room. On the command platform is an old man in a military uniform. However, his physique is so strong that he cannot feel his age. Romantic gray hair and a Caesar beard. It is well known that behind his dignified face like a rock, there is a humanity that loves his subordinates more than anyone else.

This meeting was held under the leadership of Commander Andem, who replaced Commander Andem. After a brief introduction of the superiors, the agenda immediately turned to the center of the matter.

"First, let's look at the sample video posted on the video sharing site 'I-Tube' the other day, here is a detailed explanation. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me."

The lights in the room dimmed, and the image projected by the projector was projected onto the screen. Everyone's eyes were focused on the conference room.

The beginning of the video is a scene of a girl lighting a cassette stove in an abandoned alley. The girl is wearing a mud-stained scarf and sweater, and her mouth is covered by a mask. However, her characteristic silver hair is generously exposed. Contrary to her shabby appearance, her beautiful, well-maintained hair looks a bit eccentric.

The girl slowly took out potatoes from under the table and gently placed them on the stove's grill. A total of three potatoes were prevented from rolling wobblily on the net. Then, the girl, who had been silent until now, spoke for the first time.

"Six"

The atmosphere in the conference room changed. No one here would leak private words. Only the air moved quietly. There was too much meaning in her words.

"She uses 'Six' as her username on ITube. I'm not sure why she uses this name, but I can take it as a message to us..."

The girl's identity has been exposed, and everyone present shared this information. The second Dark Continent expedition of the Sahel-Taha United Republic, "Negative Advance." This time, people thought they could go home without taking any risks. History always repeats itself.

As if humanity refused to set foot on the new continent, as if the act itself was a sin, there was no commandment to escape the disaster. Although not yet officially recognized, she has the potential to be the plague that will end humanity for the sixth time.

Only she knows what she is thinking and posted such a video. But there are things that can be deciphered by watching the video carefully. Even if I don't know what she is thinking, I can guess how she felt at that moment.

Chief Andem is a master of distinguishing the relationship between the quality of aura and emotions. He is proud that no one in the world can surpass him. If you can see a person's aura, you can roughly read their emotions.

The aura is not reflected in the video clip. To the eyes of the general public, that's all, but Nen-ability users can complementarily imagine the aura movement in their brains from the image information. If you look at it with eyes with open pores, even an image can read a person's aura from subtle signs of body movement.

In the video, the scene of Six roasting potatoes continues without a word. Andem used his skillful "Focus" to collect the aura in his eyes and observed the girl's aura with high accuracy.

"Her mind seems to be in a state of extreme tension. Anxiety, impatience, and a mixture of these emotions seem to be causing a mild panic."

There was an uproar in the Venue; it was unknown if one could read emotions in such detail from one's aura. As expected of the person who led the expedition to the Dark Continent, disregarding personal danger, taking the lead, and guiding it toward success—one can feel that the level of her ability far exceeds ordinary Nen. It has reached an advanced age.

"The butter I am using is Mi-Minorubokujo-san, handmade style, Zura, Zurasu, Zurasu-head butter."

Handmade grass-fed butter from MinorRanch, along with handouts containing detailed product information, had been distributed to all attendees. Information such as the producer, place of origin, and sales region was worth investigating. The sound of attendees rubbing pens against the Material echoed in the meeting room.

As if time were running out, Six began to read the letter on the butter box in a stuttering tone. I read the letters from beginning to end, such as the ingredient display, expiration date, storage method, etc.

The reading of the text on the box ended, but time had not yet passed. But then Six took the butter out of the box. Whether from the cold or nervousness, my hands trembled slightly when I placed the butter on the potato. If you are going to make potato butter, why not spread the butter on the potato after it is fully cooked and before you eat it?

The butter melted at high heat, slid onto the potato, and smoked on the stove.

"Finished."

I said. Moreover, no matter how you look at it, he grabbed the uncooked potato with his bare hands. This was an act that could have resulted in being burned, but Six seemed calm.

"Eat."

I said that, but the stiff state continued to stare at the potato in my hand. At this moment, Andam temporarily stopped the recording by operating the Computer at hand.

"Regarding the suspicious behavior around here, from the Flow of the aura, he seems very confused. If I state my personal opinion... perhaps the mask I am wearing is an Obstacle to eating the food I made, but I am conflicted about whether to remove it in front of the camera. It looks like..."

A participant raised their hand. Andam accepted the question.

"You can't eat while wearing a mask; you should have known that before filming. Are you worried about that kind of thing after you're done?"

Andam nodded deeply.

"Of course that makes sense. However, as I just said, her mental state is very unstable; it is possible that she cannot make normal decisions, and perhaps I am just staring at the finished product in front of me."

Andam could not decipher all the true intentions. It contained many Predictions. Although she looked like an innocent child, she was a suspect of a Disaster. They might be thinking about things they could not predict.

Andam had already lifted his suspension. From there, the video took a stormy turn.

Six suddenly shifted her gaze away from the direction the camera was shooting. Six panicked and tried to stand up from the scene. However, a white shadow flew in at an extremely fast speed.

"Oh! Ah!"

It was a big dog. A dirty white dog appeared. It didn't even have a collar and looked like a stray dog. It pushed Six over and started licking her face.

"Woah, hey, pfft...!"

Six shook the dog off. When my face was licked, the mask came off, and my face was exposed. When she hurriedly stopped the camera, the dog attacked her again. A large physique and a heavy Six fell forward. The dog on top began to shake its hips violently.

"Stop it, oh oh oh!"

"Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!"

One of the participants raised their hand.

"Then what about this dog's abnormal behavior...?"

"This is called mounting; it is a dog behavior that expresses joy. There are some reasons not to say no, I will talk about it later."

The video ended at the Q&A session. Andam ruthlessly rewound the footage. He paused before Six stopped the camera. You can clearly see Six's face, which is about to burst into tears, as it gets closer.

That image and a different image opened in another window were projected on the screen. It was a classified document recorded during the expedition to the Dark Continent. The image of "Quinn" that the investigation team came into contact with at the scene was reflected there. Six and Quinn showed data that matched the facial features of the two.

"After Analysis, there is a 99% probability confirming that these two people are the same person. Regarding that report, the government secretly established the Sixth Disaster Countermeasures Office, on the premise that he is the same person. Quinn, as a person, will be regarded as the executive agency entrusted with the overall response."

In short, a roundup. It was clear that Andam was chosen as the person in charge because they brought it back and they wanted you to do something. Of course, there were high expectations for his skills, and the government provided a large amount of funding and personnel assistance, but all planning and execution were entrusted to the task force.

"However, I want to tell everyone that I am not sure about that premise. It is possible that 'Six' and 'Quinn' are different people."

Andam had first-hand experience with Quinn. In his view, the two were similar yet completely different people. The differences in personality could be explained as changes, but the aura observable in the video could not be concealed. The 'Hatsu' covering Six was far inferior to Quinn's. It was plain and unadorned, like a novice who had just undergone Training.

But if it were someone else, then the problem would be huge. Two people who look exactly the same are naturally designed to deceive Analysis using the latest equipment. The word "Coincidence" cannot be ignored. Possible possibilities floated to mind, a fear you do not want to consider.

Quinn brought a Chimera Ant. There is still much unknown about the relationship between the ability she uses and the Chimera Ant. But if we express it simply as the characteristics of a living thing, it is "eating" and "breeding." It absorbs the advantages of other creatures by eating them and breeds at an explosive speed.

If Quinn "increased," I couldn't help but imagine. "Six" is the character for six. If it is just a number given in order of birth.

"How did these six people come about? Did they cross the ocean hiding on a research ship? Or did they find another way to cross the Dark Sea? What is the purpose of this media exposure? There are many things to investigate, but the first thing we have to do is..."

Andam was terrified. Standing on the podium, he maintained his dignity without showing any signs of turmoil, but deep down he was determined to run away. This kind of terror can only be understood by those who have tasted true hell. The Disaster (risk) is beyond the scope of human intervention. True despair is something that should not be participated in at any cost. How he led the half-destroyed survey team to sail home was a hardship that could not be described in words.

Why am I being treated like this? Are you in this position? Anger, Curses, Curses, but he still didn't run away. Because he is a man called "Andam," who swore to perform for a lifetime.

"I will try to contact Six, and then I will 'protect' her. There is a limit to just collecting information online; unless I meet her in person, I cannot move forward."

When the Sahelta government realized the existence of Six, about three weeks had passed since the video was released. I never thought that a suspect of this Disaster would be publicly active on I-Tube. The fact that only a very small number of top-level personnel knew about Quinn was one of the reasons it was discovered later.

The posted video was then quickly deleted by Six herself. Why would you post a video you intend to delete, even if only temporarily? There are various possible reasons for this, but the most likely theory is that it was an accidental operation caused by distraction.

Why was the Countermeasures Office able to get such a video? This is because many of the same videos reprinted without permission have been confirmed on the Internet. Apparently, someone downloaded the video's data shortly after it was posted, until the video was deleted. Reposting videos without the person's consent is a violation of the website's rules, and these videos were deleted one by one, but even if they were deleted, someone would post them, falling into a cat-and-mouse game.

It was not only reposted on YouTube but also on other video-sharing sites. The people in the Countermeasures Office did not understand what drove them to commit such extreme netizen atrocities. The reposted videos received a large number of comments. There were some comments that simply praised Six's cute appearance, but the overwhelming comments were filled with incomprehensible slang, confusing the investigation team.

Pure fans, those with negative attitudes, and those who just wanted to ride the Wind and make an issue out of it, had become an environment. I even suspect this is an attack using a new Nen Ability.

For better or worse, it can be said that her popularity increased because of this turmoil. Afterwards, he uploaded some videos to YouTube. The content was completely different from the video I posted at the beginning, mainly about collecting insects and animal interactions.

A video of him running in the Snow Mountain, filming a pack of wild wolves, and even approaching the wolf pack alone became a hot topic. From the perspective of the general public, this is a kind of daring madness, and it must produce a spectacle. In addition to that video, there was also a recording of animals showing an attachment to Six that was hard to believe were wild animals, suspected of being influenced by special abilities such as Nen.

It is believed that the country where these shootings took place has been identified. Investigators have been sent to the scene, but they have been unable to track Six's footprints. They seem to always be moving, rather than staying in one place.

"At present, the only person known to have contact with her is Mr. Pomerni, who is also from the ITU Bar like her. However, the investigation team has not yet contacted him."

Appointing Six to the ITU Bar's Pomerni can be said to be the key person to find her whereabouts. It is said that the Smart Phone he gave to Six was specially modified by the risk planning department of a global electronics manufacturer that has a close relationship with Pomerni, making it difficult to track its use. Pomerni is the only one who can contact Six.

Naturally, the first thing that came to mind was a white arrow, and the investigation team wanted to see him first. However, the attempt ended in failure. If I am denied access, I still have ways to do it, but this is a problem before that.

I have no news of Pomerni. A day later, the videos he had been posting almost every day stopped uploading. The office also did not know his whereabouts. This was the first time this had happened.

"The worst thing you can think of is that people like us are looking for Six, and they are idiots willing to do whatever they want."

Sahelta is not the only one who knows Six's true identity. The Phantom Troupe accompanying the expedition research, as well as the international organization licensing body coordinating them, should not let Six be unrestrained. You must prepare a strategy that takes into account the battles between units.

Even if dealing with a Disaster brings an unknown amount of danger, there is a possibility of developing into a conflict with hostile forces. But it's not all bad news. A great opportunity to make contact with Six is coming.

"In the near future, a large offline party will be held, where the top ITU Bar members, including Mr. Pomerni, will gather."

An offline meeting is a term that refers to communication meetings where people who send information on the Internet actually meet in real life. Such a large offline gathering seems to be a regular event held every year, a custom that all Pomerni and official family children attend.

"Six has announced that she will attend this offline meeting, and there is a high possibility that she will come to the Venue."

We cannot let this opportunity slip away. But making contact with her means progress. No one can predict exactly what will happen in the future.

Can humanity welcome tomorrow safely? Or will a turbulent path begin? This offline meeting might be an opportunity to change the world.

"I am very worried about your headache. However, I want you to know one thing. This place is called the Sixth Disaster Countermeasure Office, but the existence of the Six we are dealing with is a Disaster."

Disaster is a type of ability she possesses; Andam says she is just a person.

"You will understand if you watch the videos; her sensibility is no different from ours. We can understand each other, just as if we had forged a friendship. The relationship we should pursue is friendship, not exclusion or domination. Do not forget this."

The meeting ended. Everyone stood up and saluted. A quiet determination ignited in his heart; he realized he would protect the great America and eventually become the protector of the world.

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Six Summary Wiki

● Personal Introduction

· Overview

Actress. Pomethyl Top Ten, Eleventh Commander, Six.

The debut video caused great controversy on the day Pomerni posted the official Pomethyl appointment on Twitter, sparking a dispute and developing into a festival where unauthorized reposting and deletion battles unfolded. Pomerni's efforts to extinguish the fire led to pouring oil on the flames, and the festival accelerated. This thread (commonly known as the Silver Potato Thread) has become a situation where 15 threads are consumed a day.

After the festival ended, activities resumed. He once uploaded videos themed around interacting with animals, but the content gradually escalated to Extreme content, and he is becoming a serious Hunter-type contributor. He has the nickname of a girl raised by wolves and possesses the power to tame wild beasts (Wild Power). However, the dog lost.

Information other than the name and appearance has not been clarified, and there are many mysteries. He looks like he is of an age between upper elementary school and junior high, but he posts videos during the day on weekdays. In the debut video, you can see the Pitch Darkness deep in the outdoor back alley, and he even prepared a tabletop stove for filming.

There are many fans eager for the release of the next cooking video.

· Personality

He is quiet and has a mysterious atmosphere, but when he is nervous, he shows a suspicious attitude. He is often nervous in front of the camera, but in scenes where he displays Wild Power and interacts with animals, he sometimes shows his hot-blooded adventurous spirit. Perhaps he is not good at communicating with people; he has the Fate of a sad YouTuber, seeking reactions on the internet and trying to film Extreme videos.

· Appearance

A beautiful girl with long silver hair. The power of the physical-blow videos released by her happy appearance, which wouldn't be strange for an entertainment company to scout, is attractive. Wild Power is different from the female broadcasters who snuggle in rooms and keep fences alive.

I always wear the same clothes when filming. Moreover, judging by the traces of dirt, they haven't been washed even once. They say it smells like an unwashed dog. Some Silver Potato threads are willing to pay all their property to obtain these clothes.

● Others

Silver Potato

Residents of the Silver Potato Thread. There are various theories about its origin, but from a comment on the debut video, "A silver-haired beautiful girl who gained 50 million views just by eating raw potatoes." Due to the influence of the initial festival, there are many residents who treat Six as a toy, but generally, he is a fan. Or rather, a group of perverts.

JagaButter-kun

A Hard potato butter created by Six's Wild Power. No matter what others say, the potato butter is complete. Due to the intrusion of a barking dog, it has never actually been eaten.

Violent Dog

The strongest nemesis that even Six's Wild Power cannot control. Alias, Us. He often appears in the GinjagaThread and releases his dark desires for Six.

● Quotes

"It's Six o'clock"

The customary greeting at the beginning of the video. It is simple, says little, yet creates a sense of a mastermind. Basically, she does not speak during the filming process, so sometimes a video ends with this sentence.

In the videos reposted by Niya Niya Duga, kind big-butt deficit bosses fill the screen, explaining Six's psychological descriptions, so even a Beginner can watch with peace of mind.

· "Finished"

A phrase I say when the potato butter is finished. In the Silver Potato Thread, a large number of unfinished potato butter-kun AAs drop along with this thread.

"I will eat (declaration of war)"

A majestic declaration issued before the finished potato butter. He shows his Wild Power of picking up freshly baked bread with his bare hands without hesitation.

"Ah! Ha! Ha! Ha!"

When the barking dog rides on Six, he emits a violent aura. A similar reaction occurs when the Silver Potato is excited. "Stop it oh oh oh!!" is the template until you reply.

"Checkra"

The greeting at the end of the video. Sometimes I say no. Originally, it was a closing line used by Pomerni in her own videos, and many mass-produced kids imitated it, so there is no good impression. However, Six's decisive posture and lazy tone captured the fans' hearts. Cute is justice.

However, a group of people who don't need it think this does not match the atmosphere of her videos, not letting the Shadow of other Posters appear, and a fierce argument broke out with those who need it.