Still Live

The next day, Kazuma and Masako sat side by side in their cozy workspace, their computer set up for a livestream. Masako was dressed casually in a snug black top and her favorite brown pantyhose, her golden eyes sparkling with excitement as she adjusted her headset. Kazuma, his light blue hair neatly combed, glanced at the chat on their screen, which was already flooding with messages from their fans.

"Ready, sweetie?" he asked, giving her a playful nudge.

"Always, dear," she replied, flashing him a confident smile.

The countdown ticked down, and soon their livestream went live. Instantly, thousands of fans tuned in, their chat scrolling so fast it was impossible to keep up with the messages. Masako leaned forward, her golden eyes scanning the comments as she waved. "Good morning, everyone! Or afternoon, or evening, wherever you are!"

Kazuma chimed in, his light blue eyes glinting with humor. "Thanks for joining us today. We've got a lot to talk about, so let's jump right in!"

They started with updates on their two released games. Masako enthusiastically talked about Mori's Journey, their first 2D platformer that had captured the hearts of so many players. "We've added a few new levels and some fun skins for the main character," she explained. "And yes, before anyone asks, the much-requested speedrun mode is finally here!"

The chat exploded with excitement, fans spamming messages about how much they loved Mori's Journey. Kazuma laughed. "Looks like people are hyped. I told you the speedrun mode would be a hit."

"Of course, dear," Masako said with a smirk. "I know our fans. Now, onto Exaslia, our 3D platformer. We've been working on improving the camera mechanics and adding a brand-new set of bonus levels. We can't wait for you to try them out!"

The audience's excitement grew even more, with messages pouring in about how much they loved both games. Masako leaned closer to the mic. "And now, let's talk about what's next. We're currently working on Morin Rock, a fighting game inspired by the characters from Mori's Journey. It's still in development, but we've made great progress."

Kazuma nodded, pulling up some concept art to share on the screen. "This is one of the stages we're designing for Morin Rock. It's based on the Forest of Echoes level from Mori's Journey. What do you think?"

The chat erupted with praise, fans eagerly typing how much they loved the concept. Masako grinned. "And we've got one more project to share—Spirit Walker, a 3D action-adventure puzzle game. We're still drafting it, but the idea is to blend storytelling, puzzles, and exploration into one unforgettable experience."

The audience was thrilled, with many fans expressing their excitement for the new games. As the stream began to wind down, Kazuma glanced at Masako. "One last thing before we go—about a Mori's Journey sequel. We're not saying it's happening soon, but... it's definitely something we'd love to do in the distant future."

The chat exploded with messages of excitement and speculation, but Kazuma raised a hand to calm the frenzy. "For now, we're focused on our current projects. But rest assured, when the time is right, we'll revisit Mori's Journey."

"Exactly," Masako added. "We want to make sure we give it the love and attention it deserves. Thanks for being patient with us!"

The stream ended with the couple thanking their fans and bidding them goodbye—or so they thought.

Kazuma leaned back in his chair, sighing. "That went well. Our fans are amazing."

"They really are," Masako agreed, swiveling in her chair to face him. Her golden eyes softened as she gazed at him. "And so are you, dear."

Before he could reply, Masako climbed onto his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. "You worked so hard on that presentation, sweetie. I think you deserve a little reward."

Kazuma blushed slightly, his light blue eyes widening. "Masako, what are you—"

She cupped his cheeks, silencing him with a deep kiss. He hesitated for only a moment before wrapping his arms around her waist, pulling her closer. Their kisses grew more passionate, their love for each other spilling into every touch and caress.

"I love you so much, Kazuma," she murmured against his lips, her voice filled with emotion.

"I love you too, Masako," he replied, his words heartfelt and sincere.

They were so lost in their moment of affection that they didn't notice the flashing "LIVE" indicator still on their screen. Thousands of fans who hadn't yet left the stream were watching, their comments flooding the chat in real-time.

When they finally pulled apart, Masako caught a glimpse of the monitor and froze. Her golden eyes widened in horror. "Dear… the stream… it's still on."

Kazuma turned his head slowly, his light blue eyes locking onto the screen. The realization hit him like a truck. "Oh no."

Chat:

The chat was a chaotic mess of messages:

"THEY'RE SO CUTE OMG!"

"IS THIS A NEW GAME CUTSCENE?!"

"NOPE, THIS IS REAL LIFE LOL."

"I SHIP THEM SO HARD."

"GOALSSSS."

"This is the most wholesome thing I've ever seen! Couple goals!"

"OMG, I didn't need to see that, but I can't stop watching!"

"Do they even know we can still see them?! Someone tell them!"

"Okay, but like… where can I find a love like this?"

"Unprofessional. This is supposed to be a game dev stream, not a PDA show."

"I can't believe they forgot to end the stream. I'm dying from secondhand embarrassment."

"Honestly, this makes me love them even more. They're so real and adorable!"

"Y'all are gross. Keep it private, please."

"This is better than any game update. 10/10 content."

"I just wanted info on the games. Didn't sign up for a romance movie!"

Masako buried her face in her hands, groaning. "This is so embarrassing!"

Kazuma quickly ended the stream, his face redder than ever. He looked at Masako, who was still mortified, and laughed nervously. "Well… at least they like us as much as they like our games?"

She smacked his shoulder lightly, though her lips twitched with the beginnings of a smile. "You're impossible, dear."

"And you're adorable, sweetie," he said, pulling her into a hug to comfort her.

Despite their embarrassment, they couldn't help but laugh about the incident later. Their fans adored them even more, and it was just another unforgettable moment in their life together.