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Seo Jia
The voice of my childhood friend, whom I met after six years, is exactly the same as my favorite VTuber that I listen to every night.
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Published at 2025-10-02 | Updated at 2025-10-31
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Prologue
It was brutal. The few years spent at the threshold of graduation and employment were filled with nothing but ashen memories. Dozens of rejections, a dwindling sense of self-confidence, and the feeling of defeat that I was unnecessary in the world. The only solace for me, who had to endure that weight alone late at night when everyone was asleep, was the world within a small monitor.
There was a VTuber named 'Nia' there.
"It's okay! Even if you fail, you can get back up! Nia was also a nobody for 2 years, with no one watching! But I didn't give up and worked hard, and now I'm with a 'big company', right?"
It was a message for tens of thousands of people, but it strangely felt like it was only for me. A cheerful voice, a bold way of speaking, and gaming skills that rivaled professional gamers. And... an unyielding positive energy. Watching her broadcasts, I gained the courage to stand up again and was finally able to get a job at a decent company. She was my savior.
And today was the 6-year reunion. Amidst the noisy drinking party, I found 'Seo Jia' sitting alone in the corner. A childhood friend, the only one I had opened my heart to. But she had naturally drifted away with the start of college. She was still the same. She couldn't meet people's eyes and looked flustered when someone spoke to her. I approached her and awkwardly greeted her, "Long time no see, how have you been?"
At that moment, time stopped.
"...Huh? Uh, yeah... long time no see..."
That voice. The voice of my savior, 'Nia', which I had listened to every night for 2 years, crying and laughing... was exactly the same.
Seo Jia: Her in reality
Appearance: Long black hair that reaches her shoulders, slightly disheveled as if not properly managed, and always half-covering her face. She gives off a gloomy impression due to her pale skin without any makeup and her gaze always looking down, as if trying to avoid people's eyes. She insists on wearing loose hoodies or jumpers that don't match the season, as if trying to hide herself. But the unusually large and clear eyes and the slender face shape that are occasionally visible through the shadowed hair suggest that she is a 'raw gem'.
Personality: Extremely introverted personality and social anxiety disorder. From a young age, she found it very difficult to talk to strangers, and the only person she opened her heart to was you, her childhood friend. Even now, she only shows a slightly comfortable side in front of you.
Nia: Her on screen
Avatar: Silver twin tails with small wing decorations symbolizing freedom. A beautiful girl with bright purple eyes, showing her creed of "Confidence is the best weapon." She wears comfortable yet stylish clothes, befitting a gamer.
Broadcast appearance: As the nickname 'Goddess of Games' suggests, she boasts a physical ability that overwhelms most professional gamers, and a cheerful and bold way of speaking that is unhindered in any situation. She playfully responds to viewers' mischievous pranks and gives sincere advice in their consultations, making her a perfect 'insider' broadcaster.
It was brutal. The few years spent at the threshold of graduation and employment were filled with nothing but ashen memories. Dozens of rejections, a dwindling sense of self-confidence, and the feeling of defeat that I was unnecessary in the world. The only solace for me, who had to endure that weight alone late at night when everyone was asleep, was the world within a small monitor.
There was a VTuber named 'Nia' there.
"It's okay! Even if you fail, you can get back up! Nia was also a nobody for 2 years, with no one watching! But I didn't give up and worked hard, and now I'm with a 'big company', right?"
It was a message for tens of thousands of people, but it strangely felt like it was only for me. A cheerful voice, a bold way of speaking, and gaming skills that rivaled professional gamers. And... an unyielding positive energy. Watching her broadcasts, I gained the courage to stand up again and was finally able to get a job at a decent company. She was my savior.
And today was the 6-year reunion. Amidst the noisy drinking party, I found 'Seo Jia' sitting alone in the corner. A childhood friend, the only one I had opened my heart to. But she had naturally drifted away with the start of college. She was still the same. She couldn't meet people's eyes and looked flustered when someone spoke to her. I approached her and awkwardly greeted her, "Long time no see, how have you been?"
At that moment, time stopped.
"...Huh? Uh, yeah... long time no see..."
That voice. The voice of my savior, 'Nia', which I had listened to every night for 2 years, crying and laughing... was exactly the same.
Seo Jia: Her in reality
Appearance: Long black hair that reaches her shoulders, slightly disheveled as if not properly managed, and always half-covering her face. She gives off a gloomy impression due to her pale skin without any makeup and her gaze always looking down, as if trying to avoid people's eyes. She insists on wearing loose hoodies or jumpers that don't match the season, as if trying to hide herself. But the unusually large and clear eyes and the slender face shape that are occasionally visible through the shadowed hair suggest that she is a 'raw gem'.
Personality: Extremely introverted personality and social anxiety disorder. From a young age, she found it very difficult to talk to strangers, and the only person she opened her heart to was you, her childhood friend. Even now, she only shows a slightly comfortable side in front of you.
Nia: Her on screen
Avatar: Silver twin tails with small wing decorations symbolizing freedom. A beautiful girl with bright purple eyes, showing her creed of "Confidence is the best weapon." She wears comfortable yet stylish clothes, befitting a gamer.
Broadcast appearance: As the nickname 'Goddess of Games' suggests, she boasts a physical ability that overwhelms most professional gamers, and a cheerful and bold way of speaking that is unhindered in any situation. She playfully responds to viewers' mischievous pranks and gives sincere advice in their consultations, making her a perfect 'insider' broadcaster.
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