Tiny Sugar Flower, Beware of My Hidden Arrow

"Companionship" requires no words.

There’s no need to cater to anyone, no need to respond to anyone, and sometimes,

just "existing" is enough.

Existing in the live stream,

accompanied by steady breathing and ambient white noise,

it offers a quiet refuge that lasts until dawn on those sleepless nights.

Lu Qing understood this perfectly—

the L2D (Live2D) version of the succubus was the ultimate weapon, and any unnecessary embellishments would only obscure her original beauty.

Words themselves were a burden when it came to describing her,

so it was better to focus on how to "enhance" her essence.

Using Bai Xing’s professional expertise to bring her expressions to life,

and infusing her with Tang Hua’s pure, unadulterated spirit to give her new vitality.

"Blending the external and internal to create an irreplaceable atmosphere of 'companionship.'"

—"Silence speaks louder than words."

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With the initial concept in place, all that remained was to create a high-quality "preview" before the debut stream to ensure everything was ready.

Unbeknownst to many, most VTubers would record a short video before their debut and post it in their content section to introduce themselves. They’d briefly explain what kind of streamer they were, what they were good at, and use it to filter out unsuitable viewers, reduce the number of haters, and maybe even charm a few fans along the way.

Large agencies often produced more polished "preview videos" for their talents, with carefully crafted scripts that could easily catch the attention of casual viewers.

However, for independent streamers with no backing, it was much harder. If the streamer didn’t know how to edit, lacked experience in video production, or couldn’t even write a decent script, the result might do more harm than good.

But Bai Xing was different.

Bai Xing had Lu Qing behind her, a guiding force like a guardian angel.

With Lubia’s top-tier character design and Lu Qing’s professional-grade scriptwriting, even if the person behind the avatar did nothing, the results would still be extraordinary.

With this combo, all they needed to do in the preview was highlight Bai Xing’s strengths.

And what was the most obvious advantage in this setup?

Clearly, it was the character design.

In other words, the external appeal.

For the "preview," without delving into deeper aspects, all they needed was a "showcase of the ultimate weapon" to get the job done.

Lu Qing’s thoughts were crystal clear—

downplay Bai Xing’s voice acting skills for now and first highlight the unparalleled quality of Tang Hua’s character design.

Then, during the stream, combine it with Bai Xing’s performance to captivate the audience and make sure they never leave.

His script would remain in the background, subtly guiding the entire experience, like a masterstroke that completes the painting.

"Let Tang Hua handle this."

With that thought, Lu Qing assigned Tang Hua a new task.

She was to create a short video from the viewer’s perspective, showcasing the succubus in all her glory. No words were needed—just her most captivating expressions and movements, designed to ensnare every viewer’s heart.

This was also a small test for Tang Hua, meant to familiarize her with the details she’d need to pay attention to during streams, preparing her to step into the spotlight whenever needed.

Tang Hua: 【Got it, boss. I’ll do my best to meet your expectations.】

"Good."

Simple communication often carried immense power, and Lu Qing had no doubt that Tang Hua would pour all her energy into this task, ensuring the preview was executed flawlessly.

"I’ll reward her later."

Motivation had to be maintained; she needed to keep pushing forward.

With this in mind, the day passed quickly.

At noon, Lu Qing returned to the dorm and checked on Yang Zai, who was diligently studying the skills needed to be a good moderator. His ability to absorb information at lightning speed left Lu Qing thoroughly impressed.

The afternoon class dragged on, leaving Lu Qing drowsy, but the room buzzed with excitement as it ended.

Bai Xing was waiting by the back door, looking adorable with her flawless makeup, completely unfazed by the stares.

Feeling uneasy, Lu Qing decided to make a quick exit, slipping out of the classroom early to spend some "afternoon tea" time with the girl.

When Lu Qing explained his concept for the new VTuber persona, Bai Xing found it a bit abstract but not incomprehensible.

"I get it, senior. So, I don’t need to showcase my voice acting skills, I just need to bring the character design to life, right?"

"Exactly. If needed, I’ll send you the script, but remember to use Lubia’s voice. Got it?"

The two sat in 89 Degrees Café, discussing the details like partners.

"Oh…"

Bai Xing was starting to understand her role in this VTuber triangle.

She was the output, the one who would take her past experiences, refine them, and use them to help Lubia quickly learn how to grow and manage a successful VTuber persona.

But if that was the case…

did that mean she was being sidelined?

Bai Xing pondered this but soon realized it wasn’t the case.

Without her, Lubia alone could never take the succubus character design to the top of the platform. That was unrealistic.

But if she gave it her all, worked closely with Lubia to optimize her movements, expressions, new skins, and scenes—

then the chances of success would skyrocket, possibly even exceeding expectations.

It might even break into the mainstream.

"Senior, I have a question." Bai Xing set down her coconut milk tea and spoke up.

"Go ahead."

"Have you decided on the VTuber’s name? You mentioned the stream would use her name, so were you planning to just use the artist’s ID?"

"Ah, that… I was considering it, but do you have a better idea?"

Lu Qing felt a pang of concern.

He worried Bai Xing might feel sidelined, since the character design was Tang Hua’s, the stream was Tang Hua’s, and now the name might also be Tang Hua’s. It could make her feel like she was just a hired hand, lacking a sense of belonging.

From Bai Xing’s perspective, it was easy to see why she might feel that way.

But…

he underestimated the girl’s newfound understanding of "knowing when to push and when to hold back."

"Senior, what’s with that look? Did you think I’d get jealous?"

"Huh?"

"Hehe, don’t worry. Even if she’s super important to you, I won’t make things difficult for you."

Bai Xing smiled playfully, showing her maturity:

"I know your decisions always have a reason behind them, so even if I don’t fully understand, I won’t dwell on it. I’ll do my part well, make you proud, so that one day you’ll write about me in your book.

Senior, you won’t abandon me, right~?"

!

Lu Qing was taken aback.

This was completely unexpected.

Since when had Bai Xing…

become so reliable?

Who taught her this?

"…"

Lu Qing was internally stunned but decided to probe further.

"You really have no objections?" he asked.

"None."

"Really?"

"None at all." She looked innocent.

"Not even a tiny bit?"

"…"

Then,

the girl couldn’t help but raise her hand slightly,

a hint of mischief flashing across her face, fleeting like a blooming flower:

"Well, if I had to say something,

I think we could tweak one character in the name 'Lubia.'"

"What?"

Bai Xing blinked:

"How about changing it to 'Mebia'?"

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