Chapter 16: A Famous Host Nakasakay na lahat, hindi pa rin mawala ang pagdududa ni Mia kay Devin. She looked at him with wary eyes, at timing naman na tumingin din sa kanya ang lalaki, pero muntik na siyang matumba dulot ng pag-uga ng tren. “Humawak ka na lang sa akin,” sambit ni Devin. He was referring to his arm kung saan ginagamit niya rin ang kamay para makakapit sa hawakan. “Matutumba ka talaga n’yan.” The train shook once again, and Mia was pushed by the other passengers closer to him. Napalingon ang dalaga sa ibang pasahero, pero wala naman siyang karapatang magreklamo. After all, they’re passengers who paid for this. She reached out to Devin’s arm and clung onto it tightly. Ginagawa niya lahat ng makakaya para lang hindi sila magkatitigan ulit. Devin was amused at her strong will, so he stifled a smile trying to come out of his lips. In the end, he made a sound because of it. Napaharap sa kanya si Mia, pero itinutok niya ang malayo. Nang akala niyang hindi na nakatitig sa
Chapter 17: Who are you, story makers?Hindi na nagpatumpik-tumpik pa si Devin, tinanong niya na agad ang pinakarason kung bakit siya nag-chat.DevinBLK: Are you serious about Dragon Clarinet?Si Tom naman ang napatigil. He fell into a deep thinking; he wanted to be sure of his answer. Mahigit isang minuto na ang lumipas, nakatitig pa rin siya sa screen, sa mga salita ng kanyang kaibigan na naninigurado sa kanyang nararamdaman. For Tom, Devin was just asking out of concern, but for Devin, he was asking to make sure Tom was aware of himself. It was not out of concern, rather, to know the competition he is going to face someday.Thaddydaddy: I won’t deny that I have some sort of feelings towards Dragon Clarinet. I would call it infatuation. It was shallow. Probably, I’m just interested in her because she’s a new anchor. Other than her pretty face which is clearly above other female hosts in the Diamond Hub, what I like is her innocence, and how easy it is to make her happy. She does not
Chapter 17.2: Troublemakers in the RoomNo one answered Mia’s question. They were busy admiring her beauty. Her hand suspended in the air earlier held the cellphone sitting simply in the stand. Sunod-sunod pa rin ang mga komplimento at emojis ng mga nanonood sa kanya.Her hearty giggle filled the ears of the viewers. “Kulit ninyo.”[Ganda-ganda mo ngayon, baby.][Tiny Avenger: If this is the view I’ll see every morning, baka tamarin na akong magtrabaho.][Grabeng ganda ‘yan, hindi nakakasawa.]“Salamat sa mga puri ninyo!” Muli niyang inipot ang hawak sa phone stand. Sinigurado niya munang maayos ang anggulo nito bago nagsalita. Isang malawak na ngiti ang nakapaskil sa kanyang labi. “Welcome to my fans and to my viewers! I also welcome the new joiners in my live room! Sana mag-enjoy kayo today! By the way, I practiced a different makeup style today. Ano sa tingin ninyo? Bagay ba sa akin?”She posed for them, and even moved her face closer to the lens. Hinawi niya ang buhok para mas mag
Chapter 18: What Happened to Taylor Reed?Kasabay ng pagpansin niya sa isa pang wala sa live niya ay ang pagpuna rin ng mga audience niya. His presence was really a big deal once they get used to it.[Nasaan si Taylor Reed? Wala rin siya rito?][Oo nga, ano? Ngayon ko lang nakita.][Sayang naman.][If that’s the case, si Tiny Avenger lang nandito na bigatin sa live ng asawa ko?[Die With A Smile: Can you handle this room alone, Tiny Avenger? Hindi sa ina-underestimate ka namin, pero hindi natin alam baka hindi mo kayang ipagtanggol si Ganda.][Nandito naman ako. Pakitaan ko sila biceps ko.][Tiny Avenger: You, guys, are underestimating me. Trust me, I can protect our Dragon Clarinet.]Suddenly, an unexpected viewer visited the panel again. Tinanggap na sana nilang wala siya ngayong araw when he made his presence known to the people.[Taylor Reed: Approve ka sa akin, Tiny Avenger.]For an unknown reason, Mia stiffed on her position. Inatake siya ng kaba kahit pa walang ginagawa o wala
Chapter 18.2: What Happened to Taylor Reed?[You, people, praising him like he’s some kind of god won’t do you any good. Hindi kayo n’yan kakant*tin.]Mia was just about to react, but Tom was quicker in kicking the user who send that message.[Tiny Avenger banned Althea Kisses.]She felt relieved somehow that she wasn’t all alone here. “Thank you, Tiny Avenger.”[Ikaw na lang yata, Ate Girl, ‘yong mataas pa rin tingin kay Taylor Reed. Akala mo siguro bibigyan ka no’n ng yaman.]Tila hindi nauubos ang nagbabalak manira sa puri ni Taylor. They just kept on coming, and Tom also was attentive on banning or muting them.[Die With A Smile: I feel that something is wrong here. This is the first time that your live room seems so messy.][Tiny Avenger: Parang may sadyang naninira kay Taylor Reed. I wasn’t sure earlier, but we feel the same way, don’t we?]Mia agreed with them. Inobserbahan niya ang chat box kung may panibago na namang susulpot.[Tiny Avenger: But don’t mind them. Mga wala sila
Chapter 18.3: What Happened to Taylor Reed?Title[Nandito kami para sa chismis.][Siya pala ‘yong naririnig kong pinag-uusapan ng ibang host na dinadayo raw ng mga sikat.]The reputation of the challenger brought a flock of new viewers in Dragon Clarinet’s line. As soon as her name started trending, curious viewers flooded her live stream, eager to uncover the secret behind her rising fame. A beginner making waves this fast? It was a phenomenon.Ano nga bang mayroon siya?[Ganito pala type ni Taylor.][Balita ko kahit si Tom, gusto rin itong babae.][Pretty lady. I follow you, okay? Follow me back.][Sa mga gusto makilala si Ganda, pila lang kayo. Sa akin muna kayo magbabayad ng ticket. Negotiable naman ang halaga.][Pangit naman n’yan. Hindi ako mag-aabalang gumastos para sa tulad nito.]The chat was a battlefield—a mix of compliments and insults fired off in rapid succession. The attacks were personal, biting deeper than usual. Just as her fingers hovered over the keyboard, but Tom
Chapter 19: Taylor Reed vs Rai Charlie“Taylor, I am aware you can hear me perfectly, so listen to this.” She spoke every word with conviction, also in an irritating tone that didn’t help the atmosphere. “Our leader wants to face you in a duel. Kapag natalo mo siya, he will put as a profile picture a trash bag with a label ‘I am a trash.’ He will not open his account ever again and will leave the Diamond Hub for good.“Kahit pa bumalik na siya, he will forever be known as the loser, the trash, the quitter of the Diamond Hub. Ain’t that a good deal, don’t you agree?”Mia pursed her lips, her eyebrows slightly raised, before she shrugged and nodded to her offer. “Good deal, but does he want to accept it? Go ask him.”She reclined on the sofa, her face distancing from the screen, but she can still read the comments of the audience.[Is Rai going to do that for real? That’s too much.][Mukhang hindi simpleng duel lang ang mangyayari.][I agree. Their leader is Raiden, right?][Oo, Rai Cha
Chapter 19.2: Taylor Reed vs Rai CharlieThe connection to the other line cut off abruptly, leaving only Dragon Clarinet’s face on the screen. The silence that followed was deafening. Every single person watching—whether her fans, her audience, or supporters of Stephanie and Rai—had witnessed the same shocking moment.She had deliberately ended the call.Accept the invitation or politely decline—those were the expected options. But to reject it so bluntly, without the slightest courtesy? No one had seen that coming. The sheer audacity left them speechless.[Tiny Avenger: Wow, baby, I did not expect that.][Die With A Smile: Who was that? Ikaw ba talaga ‘yon?]She had to confirm it. Hindi gano’n ang host na nakilala nila.[Ang astig mo sa part ma ‘yon, Clarinet.][Tiny Avenger: I wish you could see how I gasped so hard.][Lahat talaga nabigla e.][Matibay ang honey bee ko.]While they were still amazed from what she did, Taylor, who has just recovered, although also loved her decision
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