The chapter opens with the camera zooming into a dimly lit bedroom. A faint buzzing fills the room. The alarm clock reads: 7:00 AM.
Yukio: Eyes still half-shut, reaches over and turns off the alarm. He groans softly, stands up, and stretches lazily before walking to the kitchen.
Scene cuts between Yukio having a plain breakfast, brushing his teeth, and eventually stepping into the bath. After the water stops, he appears again, dressed in his new Hololive-issued uniform—dark blue jacket with the logo, clean white shirt, black pants and black shoes.
Yukio: Looking at himself in the mirror with deadpan expression It fits too well. Can't believe I'm doing this.
The clock now reads 7:43 AM. Yukio walks out the door only to be greeted by the sound of honking cars, jammed intersections, and the unforgiving beast known as rush hour.
Yukio: Why are mornings always like this? He mutters, unimpressed But I have no other choice.
He hails a taxi and leans his head against the window. Time passes. The taxi finally stops in front of Hololive HQ. Time: 8:23 AM.
He steps out, staring up at the towering modern building. The structure is sleek, futuristic, and slightly intimidating.
Yukio (Internally): Guess I'm late.
He enters through the automatic doors. Bright lights, polished floors, and a stylish front lobby greet him. He walks up to the female receptionist, who is typing rapidly on her monitor.
Yukio: Hello.
Receptionist: Hello there. Do you work here?
Yukio: Nods and hands her his ID Asahi Yukio, 17 years old.
Receptionist: Checks the ID, her eyes widen slightly before she smirks and returns it You're the second male around here, huh?
Yukio: Second?
Receptionist: You'll understand soon. Go to Floor Seven—A-chan is waiting for you. Have a good day!
Yukio steps into the elevator. It dings and opens to reveal a massive, bustling floor filled entirely with girls around his age. Lively chatter fills the air. But the moment Yukio steps out—silence.
Dozens of girls stop what they're doing and stare. Then...
Worker #1: You must be Asahi-san that A-chan talked about!
Worker #2: Panicked Please tell me you're not a male—PLEASE— She's quickly pushed aside by others.
Worker #3: It's rare to see males around here!
Yukio: Fighting off a sigh Yeah. I'm new here.
As more and more girls approach, swarming with curiosity and questions, Yukio's eyes dull further. Though his expression remains unreadable, internally he's spiraling into the void.
Yukio (Internally): This is worse than a boss fight...
Just then—
A-chan: Her voice calm but assertive Everyone, stop it.
The group freezes as A-chan walks through the crowd with an aura of confidence. She stands in front of Yukio.
A-chan: Asahi-san. You're late, but considering the traffic I'll let it slide. I'm A-chan—Core Executive Staff. Welcome.
Yukio: Nice to meet you.
Yukio (Internally): She looks young. Is everyone here still in high school?
A-chan: Now, allow me to give you the tour.
A-chan walks Yukio around different areas of the facility.
A-chan: This section here is the general work area—paperwork, scheduling, data processing. Each desk is assigned to a Talent Manager. Over there's the break room—fully stocked vending machines and a mini kitchen. Don't hog the snacks.
Yukio: Got it.
A-chan: Next, we have the editing department. This is where video editors work day and night to polish clips, schedule posts, and build fan engagement. They're the backbone of online visibility.
Yukio: Sounds like a pain.
A-chan: It's a necessary pain. Here we have the talent rest areas—only V-Tubers allowed in here. And this... She pauses at a large steel door with a biometric scanner.
A-chan places her hand on the scanner. The doors hiss open, revealing a high-tech chamber with a glowing blue portal.
Yukio: What is this?
A-chan: The gateway to Holoheim. It's an exclusive, isolated virtual hub—a city where only V-Tubers live. You'll go there eventually, but your responsibilities start here.
Yukio: Holoheim, huh...
They exit the portal room and return to the main office floor.
A-chan: Before we get into your job details—any final questions?
Yukio: Just one. Someone said I'm the "second male." Who's the first?
A-chan: Chuckles slightly Oh. He's not here right now—he's on vacation. But he's actually the CEO.
Yukio: …The CEO is a guy?
A-chan: Nods with a slight smirk Yup. The one and only YAGOO.
Yukio (Internally): I've already entered a weird world.
A-chan: Alright then. Let's begin your training.
Chapter ends with Yukio being led to his new desk, facing the surreal reality of his new life in Hololive.