Chapter 10.2: The Powerful HostNaiintindihan naman ni Mia ang sinabi ng bagong kilalang kaibigan, subalit hindi niya magawang tumango dahil kung tutuusin, baguhan nga naman siya, and income only comes to earn account with the help of her fans supporting her in her live stream.[Tiny Avenger: In this era of Diamond Hub, only the newcomers are happy while the old hosts are not. Dahil bago ka, you are fresh to the eyes of the viewers. They will be more interested in you, so you, as a beginner, could use that to your advantage. Use your talent to attract audience and get more popular. It gets hard habang tumatagal. Kapag lumuluma, lalong nalalaos. People would not stay with you unless you have money to make them stay.][Agree, agree. Kahit anong galing mo pa ngayon, may posibilidad na balang-araw e wala ka na lang para sa mga tao. Which is hard you know? Lalo na kung nasanay ka na rito.][Tiny Avenger: But I will never leave you.]Tom expressed his words more by using kisses and wink emo
Chapter 11: Because I failedMia was gone for minutes in her live stream, busy checking up if Bunny was really fine. Her viewers were starting to get bored as she was not entertaining them. Hindi man lang napansin ni Mia na habang kausap niya si Bunny ay tanging taas na oart lamang ng mukha niya ang kita ng mga manonood. They wanted to talk with her already and get to know her more.[Tiny Avenger: I wonder what’s taking her so long to come back.][Tiny Avenger: Hello, Dragon Clarinet, we’re still here.][Bumababa na viewers ni Lavender. Parang may bagong chismis tungkol sa kanya sa isang live mamaya.][Deserve niya naman ‘yon.][Pero dahil sa kanya, na-meet ko si Fayde. Baka kung ako sumali sa PK kanina, ako ‘yong binigyan ng mga regalo. Siya rin sana kaso pinahiya niya sarili niya.][Sayang lang, ano? Nag-FO sila ni Bunny.][Bunny has someone to protect her, so she’s not afraid of cutting ties with others here.][It’s not her fault though.][Kasalanan naman kasi talaga ni Dragon Clar
Chapter 11.2: Because I Failed“Because I failed,” Mia confirmed her words, without hiding the truth. “I failed the job interview, and now, I don’t have any money left.”Their chats were only question marks, probably wondering whether Mia was telling the reality. It was unexpected for them.[Ang ganda mo, pero bumagsak ka sa interview?]“Baka maisipan niyong i-kick siya, huwag ha. Hindi naman offensive sinabi niya,” pabiro nitong sabi.[Bulag ba ‘yong interviewer? Bakit hindi ka niya tatanggapin? Ang ganda ganda mo tapos ang bait pa.][Baka naman kasi dahil hindi maganda background ni Dragon Clarinet sa college. O baka naman naghahanap sila ng mas may experience para sa work. Karamihan naman ay gano’n.]Sinegundahan iyon ni Mia. The rejection had a big impact on her mentally and emotionally, but she chose not to let it take over her well-being. She just told her mind to not have any complaints against the result or the remarks from the interviewer; she is slowly grasping the life afte
Chapter 12: Forced PKThe amount of gifts flooding Mia probably attracted an interaction with another user. It’s the first time that she was notified for many times for an invitation to have a PK. Her hand hovered over the screen of her phone when a forced PK took over her screen.It split into two. The big face of the man almost covered the entire right side. Bilugan ang mukha nito, at hindi man kagwapuhan, ngunit mahahalata na ugali nitong magpatawa tulad ng mga komedyante sa pelikula. His welcome behavior was also caused by his eyes shining in a warm smile. Para itong nasa mid-30s na.The challenger waved at the camera. In a pitch higher than the normal for men he spoke, “Hi, Dragon Clarinet! I hope na ayos lang sa iyo na pinilit kitang mag-PK kasama ko? Nakailang invite na kasi ako kanina pa, pero hindi mo tinatanggap.”He was Sky Cuiser, isa rin sa mga kilalang tao sa Diamond Hub sa pagkakaroon nghigit sa 100,000 subscribers. Kita naman na isa sa pagka-jolly personality nito ang
Chapter 12.2: Forced PK Sky Cruiser raised his hands in surrender. Before he went to do squats, he faced the camera. “Hagis lang kayo nang hagis! Dali na. Kapag ako nanalo, ang ipapagawa ko kay Dragon Clarinet ay wake-up service ng isang minuto!” He walked away from the camera and did a squat. “Sa mga fan ni Dragon Clarinet, don’t you wish for her to do a wake-up service? Isipin niyo na lang na para sa inyo din itong gagawin ko.” This host surely knows what men like. He’s busy doing the punishment, yet his mouth was busy encouraging the fans of Dragon Clarinet. “Sa mga asawa niya, ayaw niyo ba talaga? It’s on first-person perspective. Mararamdaman niyo talaga na kayo ang ginigising niya.” It’s not like he could see their replies, pero nagpapatuloy pa rin siya sa mga sinasabi niya. “Kayo ang pinakamakikinabang dito kaya tulungan niyo na akong manalo.” Mia was stunned to see how desperate Sky Cruiser is. It was no longer about the punishment but the gifts. “They won’t let you win,” w
Chapter 12.3: Forced PKThe Diamond Hub declared the end of their PK; Mia lost.Since after her fight with Trojan Virus or Tom, this was the first time that she lost, and worst of that, it was her lowest score. Her fans deliberately did not send gifts to see her do the punishment. Not like Mia cared about losing or having a low HP. Ang sa kanya lang ay pinagtulungan siya mga ito.This scene was shocking.[Strawberry Lover: What happened? Why is her score like this? Lumabas lang ako saglit para kumuha ng order. Did no one help our Dragon Clarinet? Tiny Avenger? Fayde?][Tiny Avenger: A friend called me. I didn’t expect na mawawala ‘yong live kapag sinagot ko ‘yong call. Anong ginawa ninyo? Hinayaan niyo talaga na matalo ang Dragon Clarinet natin!][Fayde: Aww, what happened, guys? My baby did not win? I was occupied doing my work for a while. Nalingat lang ako, and no one here helped her. Both Strawberry Lover and Tiny Avenger weren’t here at all. What a shame.][Ice Ice Baby: Nakataka
Chapter 13: Wake-up ServiceHer ears flushed in redness, cheeks coated by shyness, Mia wished to shrank on the couch she was sitting on. Contrary to her embarassment, her fans were urging her to begin the punishment. As an encouragement, gifts’ special effects were flying on their screens. Hindi na magkamayaw ang makakasunod na pagtunog ng cellphone niya. She had to lower the volume as it already hurt her hearing.[This is the only expense that I don’t mind paying. Kahit ano pang gawin mo, Dragon Clarinet, worth it para sa amin.][Ka-excite! Sh*t! Gigisingin ako ng asawa ko.][Kung ako sa inyo, gayahin niyo ako na nakahiga na para mas ramdam niyo ang gagawin ni Clarinet.][I know that some of you have really gone to bed para lang dito. Swerte ng mga walang trabaho ngayon.][Kung alam ko nga lang, sana nag-day-off ako ngayon. Kalungkot.][Hahahahahaha. Tinatanong na ako ng mga ka-work ko bakit daw ako nakahiga sa sahig. Dragon Clarinet, galingan mo para naman may silbi ginawa ko.][Pwe
Chapter 13.2: Wake-up Service“Napapadalas ang panonood mo ng mga live stream, sir, ah?”Sits in front of the coffee table was a man. The smoke of the twa rose up to his eye level. He brought up the tea cup near his lips and took a light sip. Pagkalayo nito ng tsaa ay isang ngisi ang pinakawalan niya. He’s enjoying what he’s watching right now.“Maganda ba ‘yang pinapanood mo, sir? Gustong-gusto mo e.”Inilapag ng lalaki ang tasa sa platito. Marahan siyang nagwika. “A girl caught my attention here. Mukhang bata pa at bago lang. She attracts the attention of men without doing anything, but she seemed like a spoiled for me.”Naging interesado naman ang utusan nito. The latter tried to peep through his boss’ phone, but he was quick to move the live away from the sight of his servant. “Tingin lang, sir. Mahilig din kasi ako sa ganito lalo na ‘yong mga magagandang babae. Pwede mo ba i-share sa akin kung kanino ‘yang pinapanood mo? Para ma-motivate din ako.”Josh frowned and rolled his eyes
Chapter 36.2: Sore to their EyesWhile the two of them were busy dancing, Strawberry Lover volunteered to give them compensation for losing.[Strawberry Lovee gifted Marjorie Vermouth a Castle x1.][Strawberry Lover gifted Sky Cruiser a Castle x1.][Strawberry Lover gifted Notorious Potato a Castle x1.][Strawberry Lovee gifted Lavender Grace a Castle x1.][Strawberry Lovee gifted Councillor Jinbai a Castle x1.]Hinahabol ng dalawa ang hininga nang matapos na ang sayaw. Habang nagpupunas ng pawis, nakita ni Lavender ang paglutang ng kastilyo sa kanyang screen at pinilit na magpasalamat. "Thank you, Dragon Clarinet, for the compensation!"Councillor Jinbai scrolled through his phone and saw the gifts. He nodded, amused. "Swerte mo kay Strawberry Lover, Dragon Clarinet. He is your number 1 fan indeed. I envy you."Mia noticed it late that Strawberry Lover was the one who sent gifts to her competitors. As she was fixated on seeing them enjoy the punishment that she thought it was Tiny Av
Chapter 36: Starlink, the Naughty HopperOnce again, for winning the game, she took the time to say her words of thanks to the people who made it possible. "Thank you, Baby Strawberry Lover. Thank you, Baby Tiny Avenger. Thank you, Baby Ice Ice Baby, Fayde, Hater ni Trojan Virus, and Starlink..."Inisa-isa niya talaga ang nasa listahan pati na rin ang mga naalala niya pang pangalan upang pasalamatan sila. Her mouth dried from talking, she had to drink water. She was careful this time, remembering the choking that happened earlier.Marjorie cursed at the wind. "Can't believe that I would lose in the end."The other hosts also expressed their gratefulness to their own supporters, but Marjorie, after that, was frustrated at the result of the PK. Compared to her competitors, siya itong may pinakamaraming pwedeng magbigay ng regalo. She was expected to win as she had the highest points until the last minutes, not when Dragon Clarinet overthrew her with the help of Fayde. That guy! Why did
Chapter 35: How can She Win?[Hey, Dragon Clarient, titig na titig?][That's why many viewers like Lavender. She's really sexy. Sinong lalaki ang hindi maaakit d'yan?][Host, dapat gayahin mo siya.]Lavender has rose to the ladder. She danced like the gifts were following her movements. Mia felt her disappointment. She aimed her attention at somewhere else only to realize that she's now at the bottom of the ranking. Si Sky Cruiser kasi, iba man ang kasikatan kumpara sa dalawang babaeng kasama nila, pero ang mga fan niya naman ay maaasahan talaga.Her sadness was obvious. "Mukhang talaga na ako, pero sino kaya ang mananalo? Aasa na lang ako sa compensation niya."[Dragon Clarinet, no giving up yet.][Kaya mo 'yan, host!][Excello gifted you a Red Apple x10.][Excello: I'll give you everything I have, Dragon Clarinet. Huwag ka panghinaan ng loob. Hindi tayo matatalo.][Tiny Avenger: I'll be right back, baby. Maghahanap ako ng mga tutulong sa iyo.]Her fans were really taking this small
Chapter 34: A Multiplayer PK with the Queen Sky Cruiser's delight couldn't be hidden when he heard Marjorie's idea. He rubbed his palms together and smirked like a devil. "Never thought that a day would come na puro magagandang hosts na ang makakasama ko. Ma, sikat na 'ko!" [Amats talaga 'tong si Sky Cruiser e. Manalamin ka nga para makita mong hindi ka bagay d'yan.] [Baka nag-a-assume ka na na pogi ka kaya ka nila kasama, ha? Huwag. Masama ang nananaginip nang gising. Kung hindi ka pa rin magising, halika rito sa amin, untog kita.] [Saludo talaga ako sa confidence nitong lalaking 'to.] Because they were not reading the comments, they couldn't care less. Lavender aimed to look good at the camera. She brushed her hair to the sides and put on a small smile. "Queen, please put up a fair fight. We know how the PK would end, but at least, be gentle with us, or else, I would be hurt." Umiling-iling si Marjorie sa sinaad nito, natatawa. "Hey, I'm not that bad. Also, come on, Lavender. W
Chapter 33.2: Guild Picking[If I may ask, what is the point system that the Queen just mentioned?][Strawberry Lover: The pojts earned by the hosts through live streaming does not entirely go to their account. They contribute half of it to the platform. Thus, the remaining points were the only withdrawable, but if you have a guild, depending on their rank or wealth in the Diamond Hub, this can change. For example, like what Marjorie said, their condition is 50 plus 10 which means that the original fifty percent that is received by the host will have an additional ten percent from the original fifty percent that should've been given to the platform. In short, it becomes 60-40.][Ooh, so mas maganda pala talaga kapag may guild ka kaysa na magsolo ka. Ten percent din 'yon na dagdag.][Maganda talaga benefits lalo na kung isa ka sa mga bigating host dito, pero kung halimbawang maliit ka lang, parang ikaw pa lugi kasi walang gano'n kondisyon na additional percent mapupunta sa iyo. Sa hali
Chapter 33: Guild Picking[Marjorie Vermouth: We can talk later, or we could connect right now, my dear. Tell us kung anong guild ang mapipili mo, so we would not expect.]Mia took the opportunity to agree with them. As she was alsoplanning to pick a guild to join nowz ghis was a great fhance especially that the guilds offered to her are all good. This was also her time to know them better.Sky Cruiser opened a panel for six people. Unang napunta ang mga tingin ng dalaga kay Marjorie Vermouth. Her features explained why she is known as the Queen of Diamond Hub. The parts of her face were very defined. Her almond eyes are even more highlighted by a black eyeliner brushed by red eyeshadow and glitters. Her nose, although pointed, were at the right size, and her cupid bow shape lips were tinted in the shade of rose pink. Nakabagsak sa balikat niya ang naka-wave curls na blonde na buhok na nakahati sa isang gilid. Sporting a blue square neck top and gold clover leaf necklace, it suited he
Chapter 32: The Bad Host[Sky Cruiser: Miss Clarinet, check DM, may sasabihin lang ako sa iyo.][Marjorie Vermouth gifted you a Crown x10.]8[Marjorie Vermouth: There, a crown, 'cause you are a queen.][Marjorie Vermouth: I also need to talk to you. Mine is more important than him.][Councillor Jinbai: Me, too, host. Baka pwede kang makausap after my live mo. Sa iba d'yan, baka gusto ninyong pumila?][Lavender Grace: Miss Dragon Clarinet, free ka ba mamaya?][Pagdasal niyo na lang na mapili kayo ng host.]Bukod pa sa mga nauna ay marami pang nagsulputan sa comment section na kakilala ng dalaga. Mayroon sa mga ito ay hindi niya kilala at ang iba ay talagang sikat pa.Her wondering eyes looked questionably at their chats. "Bakit lahat kayo, biglang gusto akong kausapin?"[Tiny Avenger: Because you are now a good attraction to them.][Ito kasi 'yon, Miss. Sikat ka na kasi tapos wala ka pang guild kaya naman marami talagang maghahanap sa iyo para ma-recruit nila ang gintomh tulad mo.][A
Chapter 31: Rich Strawberry Lover[Sobrang saya ni host. Paano ba naman, ang daming kinita kagabi.][Finally, nag-live ka rin. Kanina ka pa namin hinihintay. Nagtataka kami kung ano bang mayroon sa iyo bakit ka pinagkakaguluhan.][Ganitong mukha na ba tipo ng mga mayayaman ngayon? Ang simple lang naman. Makikita mo nga 'to araw-araw e.][Was asking the same question. She looks plain. Bakit naisipan ni Taylor gastusan 'to ng malaki?][Ordinary faces slay now. Ewan ko ba sa nanay ko bakit hindi ako binigyan ng ganitong mukha.]It's common sense to know that the more people you interact with, the more you learn that not everyone will like you. There will be your supporters, but some will also be too jealous of you. Sa halaga ng kinita ni Mia kagabi, alam ng marami na may mga darating talaga para lang ipahayag ang inggit nila sa tao.Although she understood where they're coming from, Mia's face couldn't hide the dislike for their sour comments. [Where the Wildflower Blooms: Ang aga pa ng
Chapter 30.2: The Hater who CaresMia did not check the messages from her group chat after that. Wala siyang ideya na pagkatapos ng huli niyang message ay si Tiny Avenger naman ang naging topic. He must be wondering why, but she couldn't face him properly without feeling awkward from what he said yesterday.[Tiny Avenger: It’s not winning or losing that I care about, baby. It’s you.]She could hear his voice which makes it harder for her to forget and not make it a big deal. If only he was like Fayde or Taylor... but Ting Avenger was built different. He was straightforward and sweet to him. However, Mia had her intentions clear in this platform. Her main goal was to earn money and not interact with others outside of Diamond Hub. Her interaction with Tiny Avenger before ended with that. Now, she planned to be strict on keeping distance from him to not create any confusion.Before afternoon hits, the parcels containing the equipments and clothes she ordered were delivered on her buildi