Quickly Recommend me a Vtuber! ~The Beautiful Girl in the Class, Vtuber Throws Me a Superchat~

――Full dive VR technology has been completed and we can meet Vtuber. A high school boy, Kazuto who loves Vtuber suddenly decides to become a beautiful girl Vtuber himself. Kazuto has started streaming as the beautiful girl Vtuber, Kanae with her own “super-cute female voice” and “game sense” as weapons. Since then, Kanae’s subscribers has grown steadily, but one day something unexpected happened. She receives a super chat from Inori, the most popular Vtuber in the world. In addition, the maximum amount of 50,000 yen is used to write “Shall I give you more? I can give you as much as you want.” In short, Inori was a big fan of Kanae. After that incident, their relationship as Vtubers deepened, and they finally came to be treated as “sisters” by their viewers. By the way, the two are actually classmates. Inori is actually the girl whose Kazuto confessed to and rejected him. In other words, she is the girl who says “Eh, you like me?…I’m sorry.” and “Kanae-chan is cute!! I love you!!” in VR! ―― Anyway, this is an extremely turbulent and super misunderstood love comedy where real life and VR intersect!

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Quickly Recommend me a Vtuber! ~The Beautiful Girl in the Class, Vtuber Throws Me a Superchat~ This web novel has a title that's quite a mouthful, but the premise – a guy navigating high school while secretly being a popular female Vtuber – definitely grabbed my attention. I dove in hoping for some lighthearted comedy and maybe a touch of romance, but my experience was a bit of a mixed bag. ### First Impressions Initially, I was intrigued by the setup. The idea of the protagonist, Kazuto, juggling his real-life identity with his online persona as Kanae, a skilled gamer, felt fresh. The early chapters hinted at some fun interactions and the potential for some sweet, awkward romance. A rejection right out of the gate, but the characters staying friends?! I was hooked to see where this was going. ### What Works Well The moments focusing on the online interactions between Kazuto and the main heroine, who is also a Vtuber, were genuinely enjoyable. There's a certain charm in seeing her treat him like a "little sister" in the virtual world, especially knowing the truth of their identities. The game elements and the descriptions of the virtual world are also pretty interesting, making the livestreaming aspect feel more immersive. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, the novel suffers from some significant pacing and tonal issues. Several bizarre and seemingly random events pop up and distract from the core story. One particular arc involving a mansion felt completely out of place and detracted from the overall narrative flow. The writing can also feel incoherent at times, and the translation quality, while improving, adds to the confusion early on. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Be warned, the following contains potential spoilers regarding plot points: The plot thickens when the female lead falls for the MC's Vtuber persona and, later, realizes he was one of her earliest fans. This creates a tangled web of unrequited feelings and mistaken identities, which could be compelling but is often muddled by the surrounding chaos. ### Final Verdict "Quickly Recommend me a Vtuber!" has a promising core concept, but it's bogged down by unfocused writing and random, often bizarre, plot developments. While some of the character interactions and virtual world elements are engaging, the overall experience can be frustrating due to the uneven pacing and tonal inconsistencies. If you're willing to wade through the mess, there are some enjoyable moments to be found, but be prepared for a bumpy ride. I'd give it a tentative recommendation with the caveat that your mileage may vary wildly.