Akatsuki Hotaru Debut

(09:26) Peek-a-boo! Peek-a-boo! Alright, everyone! Good evening! Can you hear me? Can you hear my voice? I wonder if you can. Wow, the flood of comments from everyone is amazing! Nice to meet you all. Good evening, good evening! Can you hear me? Yay! Finally, I’m so happy to meet you all!

Today is my debut stream, and I’m super nervous. It’s such a big deal, and I’m overwhelmed! But wow, look at all the comments coming in! Thank you! Alright, let me formally introduce myself.

(10:30) To fully immerse myself in this world of entertainment, I’ve relocated my base to the human world. I’m Akatsuki Hotaru, a former admiral of the navy of hell. Please take care of me!

Oh my gosh, I was so nervous earlier! I’d been preparing for this moment, but I was so overwhelmed with nerves that it all just started before I realized it. Thank you for your compliments, too. Let me move to the center here. Thank you for all your comments!

Apparently, Michi-senpai raided my stream earlier, right? Thank you so much! I’m so happy! Also, I already stumbled on my words at the very beginning—so embarrassing! Thank you for the warm welcomes!

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(11:35) Some people might have thought I’d be more cool or mature based on my initial impression, but today I’ll be giving it my all with lots of energy!

So, first of all, I want everyone to get to know me better—who is Akatsuki Hotaru? I’ve prepared a little introduction for that purpose. Oh wow, look at all these comments! I even see people using my stamps! Thank you!

Alright, I’ll start with a self-introduction. Can you all see this? Is it showing up properly? Alright, let’s get into it!

(12:44) My name is Akatsuki Hotaru. Nice to meet you! My gender is female, and my species is "Leviathan," which is a kind of demon.

As for my birthday, it’s February 6th. I share this date with a character from my favorite manga who is also called a "child of the devil." Remember that, okay?

And as for my place of origin, it’s the undersea volcanoes of hell. That’s right, I was born from the depths of the fiery ocean of hell. As a Leviathan demon, my gender isn’t limited to the human concepts of "male" or "female." It’s more like a blend.

Oh, and I have a pet named Behemoth, who was born alongside me. While people might call it a "monster," to me, it’s an adorable companion.

(13:50) My former occupation was as a navy admiral in hell. That’s right! I worked in the navy of hell. But after discovering human manga, particularly shonen manga, I became fascinated with their freedom and expansive worlds. It led me to resign from my position and relocate to the human world to establish the Demon Headquarters.

Starting today, I hope you’ll all enlist in the Demon Headquarters with me!

(14:54) How does that sound? Alright, moving on. Oh, I see some people have already subscribed! Thank you so much! Oh, and those floating bits? That’s what humans call “bits,” right? Thank you for that too!

Now, let’s discuss hashtags for my streams. Here they are! My stream tag is #DendenHotaru. Please feel free to post with this tag right away!

For artwork, we’ll use #ChirpHotaru. By the way, one of the mangas that inspired me to move to the human world is *One Piece*. It’s my favorite! You might wonder, “But you were in the navy—why are you using wanted posters?” Well, that’s because I left the demon world without permission, and my superiors put out a wanted notice for me!

So, if you see my wanted poster on X (formerly Twitter), please post it to let me know about any potential dangers, okay?

(16:00) Now, about my emblem. Humans use symbols to represent their favorites, right? Mine is a snake with an anchor mark. As a Leviathan, my original form is more monstrous, resembling a sea serpent. While I’ve adjusted to a human appearance for this world, my outfits and accessories still incorporate snake motifs.

On X, you can find me at @AkatsukiDHotaru, and the same applies to my Twitch and YouTube channels. Please follow me there! After streams, I plan to check out what everyone posts using my tags, so don’t forget to share!

Alright, let’s keep going!

(18:11) Now, let me introduce the wonderful "parents" who created my design. First, we have the talented Papa who worked on my design. When I told him I wanted to visit the human world, I shared my preferences for what I wanted my human appearance to look like. He created me from scratch—amazing, right? Thank you, Papa!

Next, we have Mama, who handled my artwork. She beautifully applied makeup, including my striking blue mascara and elegant eye shadow. Look at the details—aren’t they stunning? Thank you, Mama, for making me so pretty!

(19:16) And then there’s Emma Mama, who worked on my Live2D model. Her name is even similar to mine! She paid great attention to details, like the sparkling gem on my hat, and taught me how to create adorable expressions for the human world. Thank you, Emma Mama!

With such incredible creators supporting me, I’ve been brought to life in this beautiful form. I’d like to give everyone a screenshot time!

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(21:31) Alright, everyone, take your screenshots! First, let’s start with a close-up. Ready? How’s that? Did you get a good shot? Let me make myself a bit bigger now. Here you go!

Oh, you want a wink? Wait, let me try... Oh no, I messed up the wink! This is the face I make when playing horror games. And here’s another expression—this is my teasing face! Isn’t it fun?

Alright, let’s do a full-body shot to wrap it up. Ta-da! This outfit even has fins on the waist. Okay, back to the center. Feel free to use these screenshots for your posts or edits! Thank you so much!

(23:45) Now let’s talk about the Demon Headquarters' mission and what we aim to achieve.

First, the main goal is to enjoy every form of entertainment the human world has to offer. Second, we’ll share our favorite things with each other. Third, we’ll create a safe space where everyone can casually share their interests without fear of judgment.

Some people might hesitate to express their likes, fearing they’ll be seen as “newbies” or criticized for their preferences. But here at the Demon Headquarters, we’ll celebrate everything that’s fun and interesting together. Let’s create a positive and welcoming space for all!

(24:51) And another thing—when reporting in at the start of a stream, I’d like everyone to share their entry number! For example, check the waiting room’s viewer count before the stream starts and note your position. When I ask for it, please share your number in the chat.

Let’s do a practice run! Pretend I’m starting a stream:

"Good evening! I’m Akatsuki Hotaru, the former admiral of hell here to enjoy all the entertainment this world has to offer. Alright, members of the Demon Headquarters, let’s assemble! What’s your number?"

(Participants in chat respond with random numbers like "893" and "666.")

Wow, such high numbers already! This is what I mean. It’s so fun to see everyone reporting in together. Let’s do this for every stream moving forward, okay?

(26:59) Now, let’s move on to things I like and dislike.

Starting with my favorites:
First, shonen manga! I love *One Piece*, of course, but also *Naruto*, *Bleach*, and others. I’d love to discuss them with all of you!

Next, otome games, gal games, and adventure games. I used to play a lot of otome games, but since most of you here are probably male viewers, maybe we could try playing gal games together on stream. Ladies, don’t worry—I appreciate you being here too!

Adventure games are another love of mine, especially ones with deep, engaging stories. For example, the *Yakuza* series is a favorite. I’ve played most of the games, and I’d love to explore them more with you all. Oh, and *Ace Attorney* is amazing too!

(30:14) Another thing I love is tea and chocolate. Look at the tea set and sweets in the background—they’re my essentials for a good time. Feel free to relax with your own tea while watching my streams!

As for music, I enjoy both listening to and singing various genres, from loud rock to club sounds, and even instrumental tracks. I’d love to share more music with you in the future, maybe even covers or original songs.

(31:18) Lastly, I’m really into One Piece Card Game lately. It’s my current obsession! My favorite deck to use is a blue-purple Reiju deck. It’s not the most competitive (Tier 1), but it’s fun to play and relatively affordable to build.

For beginners, I recommend starting with the starter decks, like Purple Luffy or Doflamingo. They’re only 500 yen each and can be combined to make strong decks. I’d love to have remote matches with you all in the future. Let’s play together!

(33:28) I’m not the best at the game yet—I’ve only just ventured into the Grand Line myself. I haven’t participated in any tournaments, but I do attend community meetups. Let’s explore this world of cards together, from East Blue to the Reverse Mountain!

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(34:34) Oh, and let’s not forget my pet, Behemoth! You saw Behemoth in the PV, right? It’s absolutely adorable. Behemoth is a bit shy and hasn’t appeared on stream yet. Look behind me—you’ll see its luxurious bed in the background. Behemoth loves to nap there or enjoy its meals.

If I work hard on my streams, maybe Behemoth will join us one day. I hope you’ll look forward to meeting it!

Now, let’s talk about things I’m not good at.

First, bugs. Ugh, they’re terrifying! The ones with too many legs freak me out, and I doubt I’ll ever get over that fear. Oh, but wait, there’s a certain senpai named Madara-senpai who’s a bug but is actually adorable. So there’s that exception!

(35:42) Next, I’m not great at Werewolf (social deduction) games. Honestly, I’m just bad at them. I mean, I used to deceive humans back in hell as part of my job, but somehow I still struggle with these games. Maybe I’ve been too influenced by the straightforward heroes in shonen manga.

And finally, horror games. They’re way too scary for me! My genmates love forcing me to play them and even trap me in spooky situations. It’s awful! But maybe I’ll try playing some classic horror titles like *Silent Hill* if enough people want to see it.

Alright, moving on!

(36:46) Next up is the Demon Headquarters' ambition for the human world—my goals!

First, I want to create a gal game featuring my genmates, complete with individual character routes. Imagine playing the game and trying to win over each of us during a stream—it would be so much fun!

If that’s successful, I’d love to create an otome game for my female fans too. Maybe it could explore what life would be like if we were all born as males instead. The possibilities are endless!

(37:53) Another goal is to hold 3D live concerts. I love music, so I’d like to use a 3D model someday to perform and connect with everyone.

Next, I’d love to collaborate on apparel and cosmetics. For example, my brooch could be turned into a compact mirror, or my earrings could become accessories that fans can wear. For male fans, we could design cool collaboration T-shirts. Wouldn’t that be awesome?

(38:58) And, of course, I want to promote the One Piece Card Game further. It’s already popular worldwide, but I’d like to share its fun with even more people.

Lastly, I’d love to create a card game featuring my genmates. Seeing how addictive card games are, I think it would be amazing if we could have one based on our world. Maybe it could even go global!

(40:03) Speaking of dreams, I also want to bring Behemoth into my streams someday. Behemoth has a wandering spirit and is quite shy, but I’ll work hard to make it happen. With everyone’s support, I’m sure Behemoth will make an appearance in the future!

So, those are my goals for my activities in the human world. I hope you’ll cheer me on as I strive to make them a reality!

(41:08) Your support means everything to me. Whether it’s for our gal game project, live performances, or anything else, let’s work together to make it all happen!

Alright, moving on. I’ve prepared something special for you all—let’s switch to it now.

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(42:13) Alright, let’s start with a quiz! Today is our first stream together, so let’s begin by getting to know me better.

First question: How old do you think I look?
1. A youthful 20-something?
2. An ancient 20,000-year-old grandma?
3. An eternal 17-year-old because I’m a demon?

What do you think? Type your answers in the comments! Let’s see... Wow, lots of 1s and 3s. I expected more people to pick 2! Let’s check the correct answer.

(43:19) The answer is... 20,000 years old! I’ve been living as a beautiful demon for 20,000 years. For those of you who guessed correctly, good job! But calling me “old” was uncalled for, don’t you think?

Alright, next question: Starting today, what role will humans like you take in my Demon Headquarters?
1. Loyal soldiers
2. Helpful assistants
3. My lovers

Let’s see those answers! Oh, lots of you picked 3, huh? I had a feeling some of you would go there. Let’s see the correct answer.

(44:25) The answer is... assistants! Everyone starts as assistants in the Demon Headquarters. Those of you who picked “lovers” jumped ahead quite a bit, don’t you think? Your choices will reflect in your evaluation, though... so choose wisely next time!

(46:38) And now, let’s introduce my genmates in a special gal game format I prepared. I made this all by myself, so enjoy!

First, we have Hestia Happiness, an angel who greets me every morning with a cheerful “Good morning, Hotaru!” But when I invite her out, she always says, “I’m not in the mood today. Maybe later.” She’s unexpectedly tsundere for someone with such an angelic demeanor.

Next is Yutori Peki, a self-proclaimed “god.” Every day, she pesters me to show her my homework. But honestly, she’s more like a NEET than a divine being. She’s so small that I never know where her voice is coming from!

Then there’s Okada, who always invites me to eat after school. She carries dangerous weapons and hunts monsters at night. Honestly, she’s the scariest one despite her cheerful personality.

How was it? Wouldn’t a game like this be fun? Let’s move on!

(48:54) Now, let’s return to the room. Did you enjoy the quiz? I hope it gave you a good laugh! I worked hard on it, staying up late to prepare everything.

Next, I want to share my love for music. I’ve prepared a special cover video for my debut, so let’s watch it together! I hope it leaves a lasting impression. Ready? Here we go!

(52:28) [Music performance begins. Lyrics omitted for brevity.]

How was it? Did you enjoy the song? Thank you for all the lovely comments and stamps! I’m so glad you liked it.

(53:31) For my debut, I wanted to prepare something special for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to watch and listen.

Speaking of exciting news, let me show you something else. Ready? Drumroll, please...

(54:42) Ta-da! Debut merch is now available! Can you believe it? We’ve got official goods ready to go, including tapestries, acrylic stands, and more.

Here’s my tapestry design—cute, right? Each item is reasonably priced, so feel free to grab them all! Your purchases directly support our activities and help us create more amazing content.

(56:52) Sales start today at 7 PM, so don’t miss out. Check out the official store or booth for more details. Let’s keep creating great memories together!

(58:00) I’m so grateful for everyone who subscribed, donated bits, or left comments during this stream. Your support means the world to me!

To wrap things up, let me share the schedule for the next few days.

(59:08) At 8 PM tonight, Hestia’s debut stream begins, so be sure to check it out! Tomorrow, we’ll have debut streams from Peque and Okada, followed by a special collab stream with all four of us at 9 PM.

(1:00:13) Today is a special day—11/22, or “One-One, Meow-Meow” Day. It’s perfect for animal lovers like me. Please mark it as my official debut day!

(1:01:23) Alright, it’s time to wrap up. Thank you so much for making my debut stream such a success! I was nervous at first, but your support made it an unforgettable experience.

Let’s raid Hestia’s stream next. Don’t forget to cheer her on in the chat!

(1:02:27) That’s it for today. The Demon Headquarters is officially dismissed for now. See you all in the next stream. Bye-bye!