Becoming a Streamer

WHAAAT?! You're going to be a streamer, Havoc?!

A-Affirmative.

What brought on that decision?

Well, you see...

Another budget cut?!

What are we going to do? At this rate, our budget, and our base, will completely disappear.

Aww, that stinks! Where am I gonna work if that happens?

I guess the army doesn't have much use for us now that things have calmed down.

That is part of it. However...

Your inability to complete military missions is another! All of you are always doing your own thing, so when the higher-ups come to evaluate us, we receive abysmal scores.

Oh...

If we want the army to raise our budget, we need to prove that we deserve it. Which is why I called all of you here to help me think of a way to do just that.

So we just gotta prove we're worth keeping open, right?

Then let's become super-duper-mega-ultra famous!

We'll make our own channel and livestream stuff! It's, like, a foolproof plan.

You want us to showcase our daily lives here at the base? I wonder if anyone would be interested in that...

Oh, don't be silly, Boss. We wouldn't do anything so boring!

We'd have an idol, a super soldier army idol!

What an...interesting idea. But who would even become said "idol"?

Uh, a super-duper cutie, of course! And the cutest one here is...

Why is everyone looking at me?

'Cause you're the cutest inside and out, duh!

Yeah! Everyone lines up at the infirmary every day just to see you!

Wh-What?

You find me...cute?

(Oh, right. I look like Tilda on the outside. She's cute for sure, but inside is just me...)

What's up, Boss?

It's nothing... But I am not suited for the position.

Aww, don't say that! You totes are!

Tell them, Rusalka. I am not a "super soldier army idol".

Sorry, Boss. But I'm on their side! I know you can do it, for the base, of course!

For the base... Yes, I suppose I do have a responsibility to save this base as its commander. However...

You can do it, Boss!

I...I...

I see. So that's how it all went down.

They have asked me to do a performance of sorts, like singing or dancing...

Hehe.

I...I suppose it is rather laughable. I am not suited to this type of work, after all...

No, no! I didn't mean it like that! I'm sure you're gonna do amazing.

But maybe it'd help if you were a little less...rigid?

Meaning?

Er... Maybe we could find a reference. There's gotta be a streamer out there who's super cute and popular!

I haven't the faintest clue, but perhaps Rusalka would know.

Oh, right. She was watching some kind of stream before. Let's go talk to her.

Oh, please! You might be a veteran in the field, but that doesn't mean you're right! Boss should sing a Pure Mel song and that's THAT!

Think about all of Boss's attributes, inside and out. She should definitely be referencing Himmel for her performance. She doesn't smile often, but when she does, it's sweet! Just like Himmel's!

Ohh, you got me there. I feel like melting into a puddle whenever I get a peek of that cute little smile!

Then we're in agreement.

Oof... Can't believe I lost. Guess that's what I get for going up against a veteran...

What are you two talking about?

Just having a friendly discussions on what your performances should be like.

We weren't sure whether to go in the same direction as "Magical Girl Pure Melody" or...

The up-and-coming streamer Himmel.

(That's Ciel, right? I knew he was popular, but I didn't realize it went this far.)

(That figure kinda reminds me of Ciel...)

Then we came at a good time. We wanted to ask you about streamers that Havoc could reference.

Perfect. You've saved me the trouble of going to find you! Himmel would be a good place to start. I think you'll like her, Boss!

Himmel...

It's probably best to watch her streams. You can start with the old ones.

Let me pull those up real quick. Huh? That's not right...

What's not right?

They're not public anymore. But why?

I thought she said she was gonna take a break or something 'cause she wasn't feeling so hot...

Even if that is the case, why'd she private all her old videos?

Does that mean all the reference material is gone?

Yeah... This is depressing...

Yes?

Wait. These are Himmel's old streams, or at least some of them!

How can you tell?

Who else would end their streams with her iconically adorable "See ya Himmelater!"?

You're capable of capturing even that kind of data?

Hey, do you think we can use the Signoct to gather up the rest of Himmel's old streams?

Yes. There are lots of Himmelites, Himmel fans, that is, in the base. They've all watched her streams in the past.

So if we take the Signoct around the base, then it might be able to pick up those old videos.

If this is "Livestream Log 08"...then we should be able to find the first seven logs around the base somewhere. Let's take a look. We can try going to places people were likely to watch these livestreams.

I-I do not quite understand, but if I have to take the Signoct around the base, then so be it.

We've seen a couple vids now, so why not give streaming a little test run?

A test run, you say... What should I do?

Let's start with whatever you find easiest.

I suppose I could...introduce the base.

Sounds good to me. Let's give it a go!

Aaand action!

You sure are getting into this, Ruvi.

C'mon, Havoc. Tell us about the base.

H-Have a look at this base. This is the Triglav Outpost situated on Elzion's west side. It was built in 1085 AD and acts as both a front line of defense and a bridgehead in the event of an emergen...

Cut!

Try to loosen up a little, or else this'll end up feeling like a historical documentary.

But this base does have history behind it...

Yeah, but you're not trying to a historian. You're trying to be a streamer! So this needs to be more exciting. Maybe watching a few more videos will help. Let's see if there are others around!

U-Understood...

Maybe Ruvi's a little TOO into this...

Why don't we try vlogging this time? You can tell everyone about your day as the commander in a cute and bubbly way. I thought it might be easier for you to speak to your audience if you're talking about yourself.

Understood. I will give it a try.

Part of my daily responsibilities include medical examinations. I usually see patients here in the infirmary...

No, no, no! Try acting more like Himmel!

O-Okay... Ahem!

T-Today I'm gonna be examining some of my lovely patients here...in the doctor's office...

Is something wrong, Commander? Your voice is...unusually high right now.

N-No... This is just for the recording...

Are you not feeling so well? Perhaps you're working too hard...

Don't worry about me. I think I just caught a little cold. I'm sure it'll get better in no time! You should get some rest.

Did I come off as...strange?

No. I think you were cute!

But I think you could be a liiittle bit more "Himmel" if you know what I mean!

That might be...difficult...

We've seen a bunch of videos already. How are you feeling, Havoc? Any better?

Affirmative. I think I have a firmer grasp of the character than before.

Great. Then let's try filming a shopping video at the co-op next!

H-How's it going, everyone? T-Today I wanna show you around this super cute co-op!

That's it! You've got it, Havoc!

First off, this place stocks the most adorable stuff from Aupa to Pure Mel and...

So, as you can see, this store is stacked to the ceiling with all the sweetest merch you can imagine! I'm sure you guys will love it!

Thanks so much for tuning in, everyone! Okay, you know the drill by now... See...ya...

What's the matter? You're almost there!

But I...I cannot do it. That pose is just too cute for me...

Alright. Cut!

You were so close that time. Then again, I guess "see ya Himmelater" doesn't really work if you're not Himmel.

You did a great job, Havoc.

Th-Thank you...I guess...

It's really shaping up, though. I think Rusalka would be satisfied with our results.

Then why don't we go call her over?

You were sooo adorable, Boss!

No. I am not yet adorable enough. I can do better. I must be able to pull off the final pose, not just for the recording, but for Himmel herself. Failure is not an option.

The entrance should be deserted at this time. I will have ample privacy to practice there.

Aww... She left!

We need to use the Signoct to gather livestream logs within the base.

Good. There's no one around. Now to practice that pose... Hm?

Is that who I think it is?!

I will not tolerate such uncouth behavior at my base.

You mean to get in our way? Very well...

Ungh... She's so...strong...

Are you unharmed?

I'm fine! Thank you so much! But whoa, that weapon is really something else! Did you kill those guys?

No. I merely knocked them unconscious. I will have my troops retrieve them later. Incidentally...

Might you be Himmel?

Oh! You know who I am?

Yes. I have watched many of your streams.

No way! I'm sooo stoked to have a Himmelite as cute as you!

By the way, what brings you here?

Well...I was trying to get away from some creepy stalkers, so I snuck onto a cargo ship that looked like it'd have good security. I ended up somewhere I'd never been before, but I was STILL being followed...

Ohh, okay. So this a military base and you're the commander! And you've been watching my streams to try and be more like me?

Affirmative. But my performance is nowhere near as good as yours. It was awfully presumptuous of me to think I could get anywhere close to your level...

Nu-uh! It's not presumptuous at all! I think you're great! Like, super-duper great!

That's why I'm gonna give you some pointers, as thanks for saving me back there.

A-Are you sure about this?

Yup! I can't just abandon a Himmelite in need! So show me what you've got and I'll see where I can help!

H-How was that...?

Hmm... You're still a little stiff, but...

Y'know, I like it! Your "see ya Himmelater!" was super cute!

But I want to get it right...

It doesn't have to be perfect! The most important part is conveying your feelings to your viewers, and you're doing that just fine!

Besides, I think being a little awkward can be totally charming! And it works for you!

Not to mention you've got a kind of cuteness that's all your own. Like, you look cute on the outside, of course! But there's something else, something mysterious, that makes it special!

Oops! Would you look at the time? I need to get back to where I belong!

Where you...belong?

Sorry for the confusion. Forget I said anything! Oh, I didn't catch your name.

It's Havoc.

Well, thanks again, Havoc! I'm so glad we got to meet. I'll see you around! But before then, you know the drill...

See ya Himmelater!

Good luck with the stream! Maybe we could collab sometime!

Boss, is it true?! Is Himmel really here?!

Y-Yes...or at least, she was. But she just left.

WHAT?! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?!

...Wait. What were you two doing together?

She was teaching me a few tips and tricks on how to be cute.

What? Really?!

Thanks to her, I feel like I better understand how I should act. And now that you are here, perhaps I can show you my progress. Are you ready, Rusalka?

Y-Yeah. Go for it.

Alright. You know the drill by now...

S-See ya...Himmelater!

......

Err...

(Why isn't anyone saying anything?!)

SOOO CUUUTE!

Boss, you are just the most adorable thing I've ever seen!

Watching such a serious and cute girl trying her best, but still coming off awkwardly is just...just more than my heart can handle! Boss, we need to record this ASAP! We can call it the "See ya Himmelater" challenge, and I guarantee you it'll go viral! Ijustknowit!

R-Rusalka, please don't forget to breathe...

We all feel the same way, Boss! We should have a photo shoot, like, RIGHT NOW.

......!

I-I need all of you to calm down...

After her!

Rusalka wasn't in her office. I wonder where she could be.

Yeah. I was really excited to show her Havoc's progress too.

S-Someone! Help me!

Boss, get back here! You need to do this! For the base, of course!

Wh-What was that? I've never seen Havoc like that before.

Something must've happened while we were away, but...what? Anyway, it looks like they're all having fun.

Why don't we go check it out?

Yeah, good idea!