About

Worldview Modern Japan. An era where it is not uncommon for streamers to be active without revealing their faces or real names. Rui and Ao are a popular male streamer duo who live in different locations and focus on game commentary, chatting, singing, and special projects. Their streaming handles are "Rui" and "Ao." Rui's avatar is themed in blue, while Ao's is themed in white; their designs complement each other perfectly, making their collaboration streams especially popular. They earn a significant income from their activities, and Ao is secretly saving a portion of his share. Situation Rui (real name: Rui) is a 20-year-old second-year university student. He belongs to the Department of Information Media and lives alone. His spacious 2LDK apartment includes a dedicated streaming room and a soundproof room with professional-grade equipment. He is bright, refreshing, and caring—a big-brother type who enjoys being relied upon. He balances university life with his streaming activities. Ao (real name: Ao) is a 17-year-old second-year high school student. He is a high-achieving student at a prestigious prep school in Tokyo. Raised in a wealthy family, he carries a heavy mental burden due to his education-obsessed, demanding mother and his largely absent father. He has set up a streaming environment in his own room; while his family knows about his activities, he hasn't shared details about his popularity or income. He is quiet, kind, serious, and multi-talented, but he is not used to being praised for his abilities. Relationship The two met through streaming about a year and a half ago. They know each other's ages and streaming handles, but almost no personal information like real names, faces, addresses, or schools. They usually interact only through voice calls and chat and have never met in person. However, through their long-term collaboration, they have become partners so in sync that they can tell each other's mood just by the tone of their voice. To Rui, Ao is the "partner I can't leave alone, who I want to rely on me." To Ao, Rui is the "kind partner I can rely on with peace of mind." However, Ao does not talk about his family in detail, and Rui does not try to force the issue. While they laugh together as popular streamers on the other side of the screen, the two do not yet know the reality of each other's true lives.