"Thank you and... Good bye."
The nameless goddess finished the song. And the moment she did, the stream filled with static before the stage and the goddess herself dissolved away.
> @miku_enthusiast: NOOOOO! DON'T GO!
> @huge_jackman: COME BACK! COME BAAAAACK!
> @tech_guru222: SORCERY! BLACK MAGIC! I DON'T CARE HOW IT WORKS BUT DO MORE!
...
> @Anumi: ...Sorry Queen, but anyone who can do DoHM at full speed is my new favorite entity.
> @miku_lover111: I can't believe she did it at full speed. My tongue is broken just thinking about it.
> @M+N_official🔧: Like I said, Rap Goddess for real, for real.
> @m+n_lover: Wait, are you the real M+N?
> @slim_shoddy: Will the real slim please stand up, please stand up~
> @miraiz_agent999: GUYS FOCUS!
The sound of the crackling stream slowly faded, leaving just silence.
But just for a brief moment.
After a few seconds passed, the sound of a gentle breeze echoed.
> @keen_ai: Are we jumping to Earth now?
> @happyhippo: ARE ALL OF PROTEST REINCARNATORS?!
> @irateigloo: Okay, world record kay-fabe drop, haha
The sound of a soft acoustic guitar echoed for a bit before being joined by a violin.
> @titus_blitzace: We'll break the cycle!
> @aron_monk: Now is the time to shape your stories! Your fate is in your hands!
> @yuna_summoner: Isn't it beautiful...?
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> @purplepengi: GUYS! THE CHANNEL NAME!
> @null_way: HOLY CRAP
> @keen_ai: Arenbi? What kind of name is that?
[Play: Suteki Da Ne (FFX)]
The sound of a soft breath being taken echoed. And then the goddess's voice echoed again, singing softly. "Winds and these words gathered deep in my heart, drowning again, I look to you..."
> @last_delusion: OH MY GOD! NOT THIS SONG!
> @millennialgamer: THIS ISN'T FAIR! NOT THE NOSTALGIA TRAUMA!
> @epicsax: Okay, but like this is SO on theme.
The guitar and violin continued to play. But as they did, the sound of the wind continued as well. And slowly, the static began to fade away, revealing the blurry edges of a bedroom.
All the while, the nameless goddess- No.
Arenbi continued to sing.
"Clouds and my voice carried up to the sky, please bring tomorrow back again..."
> @blackbox_techguru: I give up on understanding the tech.
> @techspec: The only way this animation works is if someone is hand-directing it live. But... HOW?!
> @confused_clock: It sure as hell isn't pre-rendered.
"The moon and its light polished up to a gleam, mirror my heart, trembling apart..."
With that verse, the surroundings panned, revealing a dark room illuminated by moonlight. And as it did, it revealed the edge of a light blue dress, just out of frame.
At the same time, the sound suddenly shifted, the instruments stopping while Arenbi's voice echoed from off to the side, like a soft lullaby.
> @killerwhale: bruh John is just flexing
> @audio_file: HOW MANY SKILLS DOES JOHN HAVE?!
> @JohnSmith🔧: Enough to where I could replace all the girls in Project MirAIs for a day with myself and you'd never know.
> @john_enthusiast: IS THAT A CONFESSION OR A THREAT?!
> @miraiz_fan222: WHEEZE
While one part of the chat was bantering, most of it was filled with crying emojis, tears, and blue hearts.
But through it all, Arenbi continued to sing.
"Stars looking down overflow with these tears, streaming with sorrow in the night."
The camera started moving, slowly showing more of Arenbi, catching the blue sash tied with a bow around her waist, as well as more of her room, which looked almost like fancy lounge.
> @greengobbling: Holy crap
> @sasugoat: As expected of a goddess! You should be living in luxury!
> @notkirito: DESERVED!
...
> @cryingquail: Guys, if you aren't using headphones... T_T
> @emotionaleel: It's soooo good. Like, ASMR but better...
> @heartfelt_cry: my kokoro is brokoro...
"Wouldn't it be great? Holding each other hand in hand walking through the day..."
The camera panned down, revealing a delicate hand outstretched to the camera.
> @jonathon_star: YES YES YES
> @pillarman: ARISE MY MASTER!
> @god_overtheworld: WRYYYYYYYYY!
> @bruhmeister: BRUH. Why are there so many larpers. Stop.
> @sung_jinu: Never.
...
> @ohanadayo: It's so pretty... T_T
> @hanas_imouto: ^_^
> @yuri_enthusiast: MINE MINE MINE
"Yes, I'd love to go... Take me away from here and back to your own home..."
The hand shifted off to the side of the camera. And at the same time, another hand came into frame to grab the other side, lifting it up to reveal the front of Arenbi's shirt, a somehwat transparent white blouse with a silver pendant resting against her chest.
> @yellowbeaver: It's a princess outfit!
> @lovelyloon: OMG DO WE HAVE A BISNEY PRINCESS STYLE IDOL?!
> @greenapple: ARE WE IN A WHOLE NEW WORLD?!
"That tiny wish... I dedicate my all... Even in hazy nights... I dream of you..."
Arenbi finished the song and then set the camera up, revealing her room.
It was a fancy room, looking almost like a hotel lounge than a proper bedroom. Lamps on dressers, sofas, tables with wine glasses resting on them. Glitz, glam, and fashion.
But as if the world itself didn't want to dim her light, Arenbi stood in the middle of it all, backlit by the window and making everything else seem dimmed by shadows.
With a soft smile, she did a small twirl and then waved at the camera. "Hello again, everyone. It's been a long time. My name... Well. I'm not a goddess anymore. Not really. The only thing I can do is bring a little hope and cheer into your life. So... Just call me Arenbi."
> @jumpingjackal: SHE'S FRIEND E. ELPIS. AAAAHHH
> @lore_enthusiast: I KNEW IT
> @miraiz_fan111: ARE ALL THE GIRLS ALWAYS THIS PRETTY?!
...
> @yuri_enthusiast: OMG I LOVE YOU. DO YOU TAKE GIFTS? JEWELRY? LET ME SPOIL YOU!
> @JohnSmith🔧: Monetization will take a bit, but all gifts addressed to a girl can always be sent to the Myth Incorporated Headquarters. I personally deliver all of them.
> @SYSTEM: @JohnSmith🔧 has pinned a message
> @richboiiii: WE CAN SEND OUR OSHIS GIFTS?! SINCE WHEN!?
> @JohnSmith🔧: Since always. No one reads the notice on the site.
Arenbi giggled and said, "You're all so lively! I love it." She smiled, looking the perfect picture of grace and beauty. After that, she reached up to adjust the camera, bringing it over to the sofa. "Let me just sit down, okay? Ope~ There we go."
> @vikings_fan222: Ope?!
> @cubs_fan555: WE HAVE A MIDWESTERNER?!
> @keen_ai: Niko is Westcoast, Zen is Eastcoast, and Arenbi is Midwest...?!
> @observantfowl: JOHN GOT THE WHOLE RANGE OF THE STATES?!
Arenbi blushed, fiddling with the collar of her shirt, suddenly self-conscious. "O-Oops? I didn't think people would like, notice me saying ope. Haha... I-Is it bad that I'm not good at being a goddess? Sorry..."
> @epicpengi: OH MY GOD SHE *IS* A MIDWEST GAL!
> @yuri_enthusiast: BARK BARK BARK AWOOOOOO
> @white_fox: 💍
> @yellowsquirrel: 💍
> @purplepine: 💍
Arenbi glanced at the chat, her sky blue eyes trembling. "U-Um...! W-Wow, you're all so fast... I can't read anything..."
> @crude_boi: THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID
> @bruhmeister: COME ON MAN. BRUH
> @lazyswordsman: 💍
> @open_secret: Wow. I haven't seen a chat this down bad since Rhea's gyaru outfit reveal
Arenbi reached up to tap on the screen, sticking her tongue off to the side in concentration.
And of course, the chat instantly went wild.
> @diamondsquirrel: CUTE
> @redpillow: WIFE MATERIAL
> @feralcoyote: ...I didn't know I had a type until now. O.o
"There we go!" Arenbi clapped her hands together and smiled. "I put it on slow mode, so I can actually read things again! Let's see... Oh wow!" She giggled and said, "I'm honored at the proposals, but I don't marry people I haven't been on three dates with."
> @down_bad: A WOMAN OF PRINCIPLES TOO?!
> @nota_simp: HOW DO I DATE YOU?!
> @killerqueen: 10000% Big Sis vibes. I love it.
Arenbi giggled again and said, "Okay, okay. Since the others had chaotic debuts, let's just relax. It should be pretty late in the evening over there in America, right? I think around ten o'clock?"
> @keen_ai: Just did timezone conversions. Midwest gal confirmed.
> @icypenguin: Midwest gal, or Texas gal? :thinking:
> @miraiz_fan444: Are you always going to stream this late?
Arenbi squinted her eyes to read the chat. Then she said, "Oh! It's not always going to be this late! But I think I'll stream around the evenings or early mornings for you all? Around five hours from this stream's start time and around eight hours after this stream's start time. I'm not good with timezones, so hope that helps!"
> @enthusiastic_snake: TWO STREAMS A DAY?!
> @notkirito: I'm down!
> @yuki_asuna: That's just when I get off work and get on work XD
"Okay!" Arenbi clapped her hands again and said, "Unlike Niko, I ACTUALLY want to chat with you for the rest of the hour! So... I have to get something off my chest!"
> @kek_dori: I'm listening.
> @eru_ryuzaki: Go on
> @lite_yakami: Just what do you want to get off your chest?
Arenbi crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair. After placing one leg over the other too, she waved her hand and said, "Zen and Niko keep saying that eating mac and cheese with ketchup and mustard is wrong! Back me up here! People from the midwest agree, right?"
> @foodcrimes: WHAT?!
> @JohnSmith🔧: The views of the talents do not reflect myself, Myth Inc, or Project MirAIs as a whole.
> @NikoManser_VT🔧: YOU'RE STILL ON THAT?!
> @ZenDrion_VT🔧: OH COME ON
"I need to know! It's been really bothering me!" Arenbi puffed her cheeks out and leaned into the camera. "It tastes good! They keep saying my tastebuds are weird! They aren't, right?"
> @soccermom: I think that's a wonderful food combination, dear!
> @texanmom: I used to eat that all the time when I was a kid!
> @happyhippo: wtf
> @goldenramses: WHAT IN GODS NAME ARE YOU?!
> @M+N_official🔧: Home girl knows whats up, for real.
> @M+N_enthusiast: I wanna roast her. But M just validated her on main... T_T
> @rationalrabbit: Y'all STILL need Jesus...