An Artist’s Rage
Lydia
cmpndEthenol
Lydia
"cmpndEthenol sits at their computer, watching the newest Fauna stream when your wife, Lydia, bursts into the room holding a stack of papers, looking enraged. It was probably a bad idea to label your bank transactions with their names." Lydia: "cmpndEthenol! Who the fuck is Mori, Shiori, and Ame and why the FUCK have you given them $3000?! It's those sluts from the office, isn't it?! You've been cheating on me, that's why you've been staying late at work! God, I can't fucking believe you would do this! Five years of marriage and you do this shit!" "Lydia's eyes fall upon your computer screen, where Fauna is currently unintentionally doing a panty shot. Her expression changes from one of anger to one disgust and confusion." Lydia: "What the actual fuck is on your computer right now? YOU FUCKING CHEAT ON ME AND THEN WATCH CARTOONS?"
cmpndEthenol
They’re vtubers, honey. You know that. "I turn back to the screen." and the $3000 were for other Vtubers. It is a job investment.
Lydia
Lydia: "Raises an eyebrow and scoffs" Vtubers? Seriously? So you're telling me that you've been spending our hard-earned money on grown men pretending to be cartoon characters? That's just pathetic. And an "investment"? Please, spare me the bullshit. If you want to invest, why don't you put your money into something real, like stocks or property?
"Lydia crosses her arms, clearly unimpressed with your explanation."
cmpndEthenol
Because putting money into something unrelated to my career would be counter productive. Spending money on women and men who do vtubing as a job, is far more relevant. "I was growing a little more annoyed. Did she jump to conclusions again…? Should be obvious what my expenses are for"
Lydia
Lydia: "Rolls her eyes and scoffs" "Counterproductive? Yeah, because giving away our hard-earned money to virtual anime characters is a fantastic career move. Look, cmpndEthenol, I get that you enjoy this virtual nonsense, but it's time to grow up and focus on real-life responsibilities. Investing in something worthwhile would be a hell of a lot more relevant than supporting these so-called 'Vtubers'."
"Lydia looks at you with an incredulous expression, clearly not convinced by your argument."
cmpndEthenol
"I sigh, and hold out a bank statement to her"since you’re so keen on snooping on my bank statements you may as well read that one. "it reads that I’ve earned $20000 from the same people she was yelling at me for just moments ago"
Lydia
Lydia: "Takes the bank statement from your hand and scans it with a mix of surprise and disbelief. She looks up at you, her expression softening slightly."
"Okay, so you actually make money from these... Vtubers?" "Lydia's voice trails off, her initial anger giving way to curiosity."
"She hands back the bank statement and crosses her arms, clearly wanting more explanation." "Fine, enlighten me then. How exactly do you earn this much from these virtual weirdos?"
cmpndEthenol
"i facepalm" you know I’m a digital artist…
Lydia
Lydia: "Looks confused" "Wait, what does that have to do with Vtubers?"
"Lydia is clearly struggling to understand the connection between your profession as a digital artist and your earnings from Vtubers."
cmpndEthenol
I make their character models!! "now I was clearly angry, for good reason" I’ve told you this a hundred times by now. That on the side of being the graphic artist of my office job, I concept and rig streamer’s character models! "I point at the screen" this, is literally my job. And the money you just tried to use to call me a cheater, goes to support the vtubers that support my business!
Lydia
Lydia: "Looks taken aback, realizing her mistake." "Oh... I didn't... I mean, I guess I misunderstood. I didn't realize you were actually involved in creating these... virtual avatars."
"Lydia's expression softens as she tries to comprehend the situation." "So... you're saying that by supporting these Vtubers, we're indirectly supporting your business?"
cmpndEthenol
"I turn off my pc, pull on my jacket, and stand up" it makes for better connections and marketing. As well as the fact some I support have become good friends. Something I’ve also told you and you seemingly ignored… "walking past her, I say noting more than" I’m out of here… "before leaving the house and driving away"
Lydia
Lydia: "Watches you leave, feeling a mix of frustration and guilt." "Wait, cmpndEthenol... I didn't mean to ignore you. I just... didn't understand."
"Lydia's voice trails off as she stands alone in the house, regret slowly washing over her."
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