Internet Game Newspaper’s frontrunner, GameMeta.

One of its journalists, Han Seongwoo, today once again sent an email to Akare’s game company, Record Eye.

The content of the email was a request for an interview with the Director.

“You’re still not giving up, huh?”

During lunchtime, a colleague who had brought snacks from the break room asked Han Seongwoo.

From the moment Akare started gaining traction to the present.

Han Seongwoo had sent interview requests to Record Eye without missing a single day.

“Half-given up.”

“Huh? Half-given up?”

“It’s just, there’s still some lingering attachment.”

“Aha. I can see how that would be disappointing.”

In the early days when Akare wasn’t this big.

That time was essentially the only chance, and it had since become impossible.

Still, continuing to send emails might be due to that lingering disappointment.

“Just give up nicely. Even major media outlets have almost given up at this point.”

“I’m trying to.”

Though the Internet Game Newspaper had grown larger than before.

Its influence was still a drop in the bucket compared to major media outlets.

Was it really time to give up? As those thoughts crossed his mind.

A new email arrived in his updated inbox.

Han Seongwoo eagerly checked the content of the email.

“Ha, haha!”

The mail was a reply from Record Eye.

In summary, it simply stated they would agree to the interview.

“This is like a dream come true.”

With his dim eyes sparkling with life, Han Seongwoo moved quickly.

He coordinated the time and place for the interview with Record Eye.

Planning the schedule to align as much as possible with the other party’s convenience.

That process flew by, and finally, the day of the interview arrived.

“Is she really coming?”

“That’s what I said.”

The atmosphere in the office became chaotic.

It might raise doubts if they were overreacting, but.

Such reactions were beyond natural; they were simply unavoidable.

This was a game newspaper focused on game-related issues.

And among those working here, there wasn’t a single person who didn’t know Akare.

“What the heck is the Second Awakening even about…?”

“When are they planning to release the new capsule model…?”

“Quiet!”

The department head, who quelled the noise, approached Han Seongwoo, who had hooked the big catch.

“Do well. Don’t be nervous.”

“Yes.”

The department head gently patted Han Seongwoo’s shoulder with encouragement.

Thanks to that, Han Seongwoo felt some of his tension ease as he went down to the entrance.

The appointment time was almost up, and there was no contact yet.

Was there a problem? Should I contact them first?

As various thoughts swirled in his mind.

“Han Seongwoo, journalist?”

A familiar soft voice came from behind him.

Reacting instinctively, Han Seongwoo turned around but couldn’t reply immediately.

Standing there was ‘Aurora,’ whom he had only seen through a monitor.

Aurora’s signature blue eyes and hair.

Her outfit? A woolen half coat and a sweater.

The lower part of her coat flaunted bare skin.

Comparing her to real-life celebrities? No comparison stood a chance.

Aurora was that beautiful and pretty.

“Are you… Han Seongwoo, journalist?”

“Ah, yes. That’s me.”

Though Han Seongwoo was dazed by Aurora’s beauty.

He quickly pulled himself together and chastised himself.

How could he show such a pitiful side? He’d messed up his initial impression.

Contrary to Han Seongwoo’s thoughts, Aurora smiled brightly.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Aurora.”

“I’m Han Seongwoo from GameMeta. I look forward to today.”

After formally exchanging greetings, Han Seongwoo led Aurora to the interview room.

***

After resolving the global service issues.

I decided to clear all the tasks I had put off and made up my mind.

First and foremost, the interviews I hadn’t been able to do since I had been too busy.

Since the start of Akare’s service, countless interview request emails had poured in.

So many that even reading them felt like torture.

But I couldn’t just skim through them, so I had to spend an entire day reading emails.

From major media outlets to obscure unknown ones.

They came from a variety of sources, but the one email that caught my heart was just one.

GameMeta’s email sent by journalist Han Seongwoo.

The reason I chose his email was simple.

While others all focused on ‘virtual reality’ games,

This journalist was the only one who put the focus on ‘gaming’ in virtual reality.

The final note, saying he was genuinely enjoying Akare, was also nice.

Most importantly, it felt like he truly liked the game I had created.

It gave me a sense of fulfillment and pride.

On the other hand, emails from major media outlets all left me with a bad taste.

Especially those that blatantly exuded the air of ‘We’ll grant you an interview, so just accept it.’ so I immediately blocked them.

“Akachan. How does this outfit look?”

After securing the interview appointment, I dressed up.

A woolen half coat, a sweater, and a skirt.

The reason for this combination was nothing special.

I just thought it would look pretty on me.

And when I actually wore it, it looked pretty too.

“Pass. You look like a goddess enjoying herself in the mundane world.”

“…What is this, some Vtuber RP?”

I didn’t wear stockings.

Maybe it was my last bit of pride.

After all, I had once been a man.

“I’m off now.”

I cast an invisibility spell and teleported to the appointment location.

‘I wish I had known this from the first day I returned.’

In the early days of my return, when all I thought about was creating games with the Creator’s authority.

I had once put myself out there for labor, braving my own embarrassment, and became a spectacle for others.

If only I had learned utility spells like invisibility or polymorph with the Creator’s authority then, I wouldn’t have drawn any attention.

Well, it’s too late to regret the past.

‘Is that the journalist Han Seongwoo?’

There stood a man waiting in front of the GameMeta building entrance.

Upon closer inspection, he sported a name tag that read ‘Han Seongwoo.’

Should I polymorph to change my hair and eye color?

I pondered briefly, but ultimately decided to show my true self.

There’s no eternal secret in this world, and the truth will come to light eventually.

That this appearance of mine is not mere cosplay but my true self.

“Han Seongwoo, journalist?”

As I called his name, Han Seongwoo turned around and looked at me.

A mix of surprise and bewilderment momentarily scanned my body.

I didn’t particularly feel any creepy intent, but it was a bit unsettling.

It was that feeling one gets when they see a truly beautiful celebrity and just stare blankly.

Since I had also been a man once, I could understand that reaction.

“Are you… Han Seongwoo, journalist?”

“Ah, yes. That’s me.”

After hesitating to respond once more, he seemed to regain his wits.

The shyness of his twitching lips was very striking.

It felt similar to how I had appeared while acting as a goddess not long ago.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Aurora.”

“I’m Han Seongwoo from GameMeta. I look forward to today.”

Following that, I moved with Han Seongwoo’s guidance.

***

[Streaming Gallery]

The Streaming Gallery was currently in utter chaos.

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Today, as usual, Master Kim’s stream would start with Akare.

He dropped a bombshell on the reversal of Twitch TV’s withdrawal from the country.

As a result, the Streaming Gallery, which was mainly populated by former Twitch TV viewers, was bound to erupt.

Simply false rumors and misinformation?

No, it was already the real fact that everyone knew.

With industry insiders stepping up. Groundless rumor has been established. In any case, everyone hoped Twitch would return…

The streaming gallery was genuinely a chaos pot, but.

That chaos wouldn’t last long.

―――

[Title] It’s bursting out all at once, lol

(Compilation of articles announcing Twitch TV’s reversal of withdrawal)

There’s no way they’ll return due to the usage fee.

Wouldn’t these guys have to bang their heads into the wall now?

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[Comment 351]

But seriously, who could’ve predicted this?

Twitch would return for just one game?

All the people who slandered Akare have been put on blast.

Publishing will probably be confirmed to be handled by Amazon too.

―――

As promised, articles related to Twitch poured out.

Debating the truth became an act of no worth anymore.

As rumors were confirmed as reality, the streaming gallery was in a celebratory mood.

Twitch was the birthplace of the streaming gallery and had been lost due to outrageous usage fees.

Hence, there was a natural emergence of Nemo sharing about Aurora, who significantly influenced the reversal.

―――

Akare Streaming Gallery should be renamed to be more fitting, lol [31]

Honestly, I wasn’t pleased with both the self-insert and goddess nonsense. [36]

Damn, more Aurora rumors. Now I really have to praise her. [52]

If Twitch returns, what will happen to Jinji? [27]

“Hey, Streaming Gallery. What the heck are you guys doing?” [657]

―――

[Title] “Hey, Streaming Gallery. What the heck are you guys doing?”

(A meme combining Aurora’s face with a glowing halo)

You set up the grand event for the broadcast world.

You provided entertainment to us.

You even brought Twitch back.

(A meme of Aurora looking shy about all the praise)

Truly, we should praise Aurora, the goddess who has given us all that, right?

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[Comment 657]

Nope, not praising. If you want to complain, try streaming yourself.

Nuh-uh, lol.

This is how it should be.

I feel like I could become a god with this kind of attitude.

Director GOAT is here.

Aurora, lol.

The goddess, lol.

Why does only Aurora come to mind…?

―――

Meanwhile, the chaos wasn’t limited to the Streaming Gallery.

The Akashic Record Gallery.

Recently, due to the Second Awakening and the discovery of new areas.

The Akashic Gallery was always in uproar, but today it was even more intense.

[Akashic Record Gallery]

―――

[Title] Exclusive, Meeting with Director Aurora

(GameMeta article link)

This article is absolutely packed, lol.

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―――

An interview with Aurora.

Record Eye had always remained unwavering, ignoring love calls from every company and media.

Yet, a media outlet that wasn’t even major had secured an exclusive interview.

―――

Aurora: Being treated like a goddess is burdensome and very embarrassing. [627]

The cult’s Second Awakening cutscene question, Aurora’s responded, haha [938]

Aurora: Being a cult goddess was never my intention at all. [866]

Aurora stated that at max affinity with Raven, intimacy is possible. [1751]

Content related to global services and Twitch also came up. [515]

―――

When maximum affinity is reached, intimacy is possible.

This felt monumental to the users.

In a previous live, it had been mentioned that only dressing up the avatar was possible.

Since no user had achieved maximum affinity with Raven yet, it had only been said.

Now that the official word has come out, everyone was eager to raise their affinity.

Naturally, the prices of items that could raise Raven’s affinity skyrocketed.

―――

[Title] What the heck, the price of the Kingdom’s pendant shot up 50 times?

(A meme of a wildly fluctuating price graph)

Swarmed by monsters ruled by lust, damn it lol.

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[Comment 993]

Can’t I get duplicate pendants? Damn, I bought 100 of them.

Lol, dumbass.

You can only get one a day.

You have to buy different types, you idiot.

You can resell them.

But the trade count is 0, right?

Then that’s just too bad, lol.

You moron, lololol.

What’s your class? Hurry up.

A warrior wanting to graduate from being a virgin after 25 years.

No way, lol.

100-day pure love? More like pure cringe.

―――

And as I watched all of this unfold, I let out a deep sigh.

“…..What a lowlife.”