"You really like the attention don't you?"
Anastasia asked sarcastically who was sitting on the living room sofa.
Zohara raised her eyebrow full of confusion.
"Glitch 7 just released a statement about your review of their previous song. Basically, Glitches and Hara are fighting right now."
"Im probably winning if you're that salty."
Zohara chuckled, Anastasia rolled her eyes.
"Well…" your fandom is insane
Anastasia thought
She also doesn't like the leader of Glitch 7, so she was more than happy seeing their group being stomped on right now.
"I heard the leader of Glitch 7 has a sponsor who is an executive in Sunwise Construction."
"Youre worried about me?" Zohara teased
"Who's worried about you! I hope you get trashed back!" Anastasia shouted and entered her room. She looked at her L-accounts across platforms; she gained at least 500k followers when Zohara mentioned her. What the heck?
In the dorm living room, Zohara chuckled to Anastasia. Then she checks her L-Line, she was being @ to an article.
So, last Saturday Glitch 7 was also promoting their new song and a reporter asked about what they can say about Zohara's comment in their Cherry song.
"As an artist for 6 years, Cherry was one of our best songs. Yes, you can hate it all you like, but hate opinions like this should not be broadcast arrogantly, especially for the people who were not even a professional in the industry. Acting as if you're professional just to be relevant is really beyond me."
That was in the article released, then the Hara started to fight against the Glitches and they are clearly losing. Most of the passerby netizens also side with Zohara, that's why Glitch 7, released an official statement in their L-Line account.
They want to pursue Zohara in legal terms and sue her. They want to take down and video of that live.
Many Hara was commenting that they are worried and such because even though Zohara gave constructive criticism, Zohara is still not a professional in the music industry, her comments are borderline defamation once in court.
But it's really easy to give a solution to it, just hire a professional musician and critique the song. Once, the song was critiqued the same way she does, her comment would not be a defamation but the truth.
She'll just give it as a test to the manager!
Zohara: Send this article to a qualified manager and instruct them to send a plan until 12PM.
Secretary Luke: Noted Ms.
She also posted a statement
@ Ohara
Some people don't really have a taste~
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"Zohara, I miss you!" Soren shouted
"We just met last Friday."
"Still! Here your camera, thanks"
"Thank you"
"Thankyah"
Soren, Mira and Coco offer their thanks.
"Is everything under control?" Mira asked with a hint of worry
"Of course" Zohara answer with a smile
The three of them sigh
"Good news! The Club was approved! We'll finalize the room designed after class." Coco exclaimed
Right, Zohara suddenly remembers she's not a club member. She still doesn't know where she should apply.
"I'll tell father to update the website, I'll let them add a shop and tutor scheduling with payment, while free tutoring to some students?"
"Thats more than enough!" Soren
"I really like the concept of our club, you know, my childhood dream was to be a teacher and build a school in the provinces." Mira share with a brighten eyes
"You'll achieve it someday" Coco "As for me, I'll pursue medicine!"
"I envy you, I don't know what I should do. I just entered Biology because of Zohara but it's really fun! I have fun taking pictures and drawing even though it's really hard. My older brothers already done what my parents wanted so they don't have much expectation for me. They just want me to live well."
"I think its alright, not having a dream, not knowing what you want" Zohara uttered
"What's your dream Zohara?" Soren asked
"I also don't have a dream, I just do the things I can do well at the moment. There's no point in dwelling on that, that much. We'll someday find our path, I just wish all of us live well on the path we thread."
"Waaaa, I'm going to cry!" Soren emotionally uttered, while Coco and Mira laughed lightly.
Their only class on Monday was uneventful.
Then they took their lunch and decided to go to the Club circle.
It's called Club Circle because it's a circular large building at the edge of the South Section for all the clubs. It was also located there because the gym, oval and race horse field was also located in that University Section.
While they are in the University Cart, she messages Nicht.
Zohara: Where are you?
Nicht: It's been a long time since you messaged me first!
Nicht: I'm about to go to the cafeteria but I'll spend my afternoon in the Gaming Club Room.
Zohara: I'll go there later.
Zohara did not read Nicht's reply and they went to the Hara's Club Room. Each Club Room was quite simple, just a large enormous room with drawers and table. It's entirely dependent on the Club member on how they want to renovate it. Then they need to propose it to the Student Council, once the design and budget was approved by the Council, they can now start renovating the Room. Of course some wealthy children can also use their own money if they want if the budget from the Council was not enough.
"We call a meeting later at 2PM." Coco
"I can provide additional funds for the renovation!" Soren said happily
"Luckily, we have architecture member" Mira said while laughing "He already send some design, and we'll just vote for it later"
"I hope everything will go well" Zohara said and sat in one available seat. She got the three tickets in her bag and put them on the table.
"By the way, father gave me the final ticket for Athena's Hall."
"What! Fuck! The finals between Echo and Blazing?! I also wanted to buy a ticket but it was immediately sold out! I was about to ask my father for help!" Soren said excitedly
"You three can have it, I have mine."
"WAHHH! THANK YOU! I'll meet Kaizen!"
"Thank you Zohara!...but can I give this to my younger brother? He's more of a fan than me." Mira exclaimed, excited for his brother
"Just go with him, he might be a minor, I have an extra."
Zohara plans to give it to Nova and Nicht but well, she's more inclined on favoring Mira than Nova. Thankfully, he didn't tell Nicht that she's going to give Nova a ticket. She'll just give a ticket to Nicht.
"Really?"
"Yeah"
"I love you!" Mira said excitedly and quite emotional. She can't help but to remember her brother's twinkling eyes every time he watches the live stream competition. Her brother's birthday was yesterday and she knows her brother would be really glad to attend the finals!
She didn't know how to thank Zohara enough. Mira lives at the outskirts of a Province, she needed to commute for 3 hours to arrive at her school. Using her used cellphone, she learned about Zohara, her notes greatly help her. Zohara might not remember but she messaged her before asking for a complete note, she was really shameless that time. She told her story and Zohara just simply sent all her notes since then and just messaged her with the words 'study hard'.
She really studied until her nose bled, well it was all worth it. Passing N.E., entering University A. Her parents savings was spent in buying her necessities, new clothes and new phone. She can still remember the anxiety she felt the moment she arrived at the capital, together with her family. They look lost and receive countless eyes, she was having a nervous breakdown and filled with what ifs, if she can really do well here. Then she met Coco and Soren, who don't judge her. Then she met her idol, who didn't ask nor judge her. She felt more than happy, she met this people.
She didn't go home last Sunday because of the expensive fare. She's planning to go home by the end of the month. Now, she needs to message her brother.
Soren, Coco and Zohara laugh while hearing Mira.
"Can we go together this Sunday?" Soren excitedly said
"I needed to fetch my brother at the train station."
"Can your brother travel alone?" Coco asked worriedly
"He's already in High School, he can manage."
"I can drive our van, Zohara's car is only four seater and we needed to travel at least 2 hours to go to City C where the finals will be held."
"I don't trust your driving skill" Zohara immediately commented, Coco and Mira laugh while Soren slumped
"I'll let our driver drive" He answer dejectedly
"The finals is 3 pm, fetch Mira and her brother first in the train station around 11 AM, then let's have lunch before travelling to City C. Let's meet at H. Shopping Mall near here." Zohara
"Aye Aye Captain" Soren excitedly said while typing something on his phone.
Then he took his ticket and took a selfie. He posted it on L-Line. Mira and Coco couldn't help but to sigh to Soren. Zohara suddenly remembers that Soren likes mentioning her in his post. Like, lunch with @Zohara and such. He also has 900k followers and they follow each other.
@ Soren
Echo Vs. Blazing final match up! 🌟
Thank you @Zohara for the sponsor ✌🏻🎫
# Athena's Hall, #Hara, #Zohara, #EchoVs.Blazing
:FUCK! NOW I ENVY YOU!
:ZOHARA PLEASE LET'S BE FRIENDS!
:THE FINALS TICKET ACKSSS
:I'm willing to buy that ticket for 30k.
: Its original price is only 20k.
:Look at the seat, its front row, upstairs must be jesting. Its original price is 35k T^T
:How many tickets does Zohara have?!
The three suddenly heard Soren laughing. Coco and Mira shake their heads.
Mira: Brother! My idol Zohara gave us a ticket for this Sunday's final matchup!
Miro: Really?!
Mira: Really! [Picture]
Miro: WOOOWWW THANK YOU SIS, SAY MY THANKS TO SISTER ZOHARA TOO!
Miro: Omg
Miro: I'll meet Kaizen!!!!!
Mira: I'll fetch you in the train station!
Miro: Best birthday gift ever!!!!!
While Coco can only share her happiness with her mother.
Nicht: Im in the club
Zohara raised her eyebrow.
"I'll go first, I'll give a ticket to Nicht and roam around the Club Circle. Good luck to your meeting later."
They bid their goodbye and Zohara walked around, the Gaming Club Room was on the 4th floor. She used the elevator and got a pamphlet once she arrived at the 4th floor. It contains all clubs on the 4th floor.
She walks while reading it and knocks to the Gaming Club Room.
Inside the Gaming Club Room, at least 15 members are already inside, playing a 5v5 Athena's Hall game. They were shouting when they heard a knock.
The guy closest to the door opened it, his lips widened seeing Zohara in flesh.
"Zo-Zohara!" Almost all of them stop on their tracks and look at her. She was a recent topic earlier because of the ticket and actually seeing her was quite shocking, also her face was really shocking. They also remember her stepping to someone in the cafeteria, they collectively thought Zohara heard them saying that she didn't deserve the ticket earlier and came to them.
They gulped.
"Where's Nicht?"
"Nicht!"
"You fucker! Nicht!"
"Wait-Hara!" Nicht, who came from the break room, shouted seeing Zohara.
"You really came! Are you interested in our Gaming Clu-?!"
Shut up!!!
Don't utter another word!
They collectively thought, many big clubs wanted Zohara. If Zohara really entered their club they would be targeted! Especially the Instrumental Club! Those elitists!
"No, here" Zohara cut his words and give a ticket.
"Woah! Hara! I was about to get jealous to Soren-"
"Message Soren if you want to come with us."
Zohara nodded to the guys and left.
"Shit! A ticket?! You fucker Nicht! How lucky you can be!"
"Fuck!"
"Im hella jealous right now"
"Do I look fine, fuck, if I know Zohara will come, I will dress more!"
Zohara didn't hear the noise and continued to roam around. She came back to the dorm with her collected pamphlet and read it.
She then read the proposed plan of the manager. In the end she chose Eli Cross, a male, age 35, chubby and look kind, but quick-witted.
Their solution is quite the same, but Eli suggests making it more subtle. Because some might think she paid for the professional to review it that way, even if she won the lawsuit, her hater would continue to grow. The plan was to let a famous composer and L-tuber judge the cherry.
Zohara: No, contact a well renowned singer and producer to critique it.
Eli: I'll try
In the evening, she received a call from the manager.
"Most of the artists can't do it, they are signed by a company and restricted but Harlan Monroe agrees to give it a written critique that can be accepted in court."
"Whos that?"
"One of the most renowned singers, he's already in his 60s and doesn't sing anymore. But he still composes music."
"So, what's the deal?"
"He wanted you to cover 5 of his songs in the piano version. He'll send the song later."
"That's easy, deal. Also, Don't released his critique in the media and just sent it to the court. We're only giving attention to Glitch 7. Just process everything quickly."
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Zohara's week was spent quite quickly, she just followed her morning routine every Tuesday to Thursday and attended the classes.
Soren and Mira still have a hard time in Professor Horace's class but they come through it. They also had experiments in botany and zoology.
They tried volleyball in P.E. and will have a graded match up next week. She cleans and does her laundry on Friday
.
The court also released a statement that she was clear of charges against her, making Glitch 7, a laughingstock
.
Now, it's Saturday, she just arrived in her condo unit after buying baking ingredients.
"Hello guys"
"Im going to bake a cake, I want to try creating strawberry cake."
"It's not someone's birthday, I just want to recreate the strawberry cake my father bought me before."
"Yeah, father gave those tickets to me."
Zohara answered while preparing the ingredients.
"Stop mentioning them, case closed. Next topic." Zohara laughs seeing comments about Glitch 7.
"Hey, be careful with your accusation. Are you accusing the justice system can be moved with money?"
"For those people fans here, leave. You're not welcome here. Why are you here? Why can't you just stream their new song so they can stay relevant, then they wouldn't blame me as the reason why the new song is flopping."
:Oh, clocked it!
:Fudge!
:Nasty as always!
:I'm just here for the insults!
:Babe you should write a book for insulting comebacks! I would buy one!
"I don't usually go to a manicure salon, it looks simple and clean."
Zohara answers and shows her hand and nails that don't have any nail polish.
:My dream was to be slapped by those hands.
:Me too
:Can you choke me?
:THIS IS THE POLICE!!
"Pass, I'm not into physical violence."
:Hmm, remember the cafeteria scene?
:cafeteria
:girl
:stop lying
"That's a self defense darling, when in danger do everything to save yourself. Especially girls, my father always reminds me of pepper spray and protective weapons."
"I wouldn't expose my secret protective weapons, it's only useful when it has a surprise factor. You'll just be surprised you're behind bars with a missing eye." Zohara joked and laughed. She mixed the wet and dry ingredients and poured it into the cake mold.
"I already gave all my tickets to my friends, I only have 1 now."
:You should raffle some tickets!! Ahhh I'm jealous of your friend!
"Raffle? Wow, you're all high maintenance." She joked, the comments section was filled with laughter.
"Next time, but this is the finals."
:How about AETHER con tix?
:Girl!
:Let's stop being delusional
"Im not even going to attend and you want a ticket? What's with your suggestions?" Zohara laughed finding it funny
Nef: What if they invite you?
:Girl… why would AETHER invite her?
:crazy…
"I wont probably go, their fans might aim a gun at me."
:scared?
:first time seeing her back down! the power of A5!
"Not really, I just don't like fighting, I'm quite weak."
:Now thats a total bullshit
:Stop lying
:You had a comeback to every harsh words thrown at you
:Girl…
:We know you're lying, I think you enjoy trashing people, you should play Athena's Hall and trashtalk people there!
:Fuck! That's a nice suggestion!
"Kidding aside, if someone gives me a ticket I'll accept it. I love gifts." Zohara said with a cheeky smile
"I got used to my father, he always gives me a gift at least once every month." She shares softly
:Now I'm jealous!
:Let me borrow your father!
:My father say your father is AI
:HAHAHAHAHHAA
G: Wow, you're really living your life and parading yourself like this?
Zohara seeing that comment raise her eyebrow, she immediately knows who it is. Is he a stalker?
:Eh what's with Zohara's expression? She looks irritated.
:AHHHHHH the comments are too fast!
Zohara using her phone blocks the user.
"Oh that? I think I have a stalker. He keeps hovering around my space and keeps telling the same tale. Like? ah. I don't care? stay and leave my space."
"Nevermind, I block it, but as a pest as he is, he'll probably create a new account and watch this. What stalker behavior."
"We'll also cook a carbonara today while waiting for the cake."
"I prepared the icing and such yesterday."
"I'll livestream for a while, two reaction videos for Love Rewind then The Chosen X. Then I'll try playing the Athena's Hall, mobile version, so I'll understand what's happening tomorrow."
"No, Soren and others do play. I think he is in Ascension? Mira and Coco are Disciples, and my other friend is Godhood."
"I'll ask if I can say his name"
Zohara and a number of texts come to her saying YES from Nicht.
"His name is Nicht, he's in the Godhood Rank."
:Same department?
:Since when did you know each other?
:Was he the other guy at the table when you ate with Soren and others last time?
"Yeah, he's in IT, University A too"
"No, we've known each other for 6 years? We have been neighbors since I was in Middle School."
Legendary Nicht: Let's play later!
: Girl, her rank will be human, how can you play with her
Legendary Nicht: I forgot HAHAHAHAHA
"That's him"
:How did you know?
"He's gullible"
:Fuck…
:...
:Definitely friends for 6 years
Legendary Nicht: Hara, please…
Zohara laughed and focused on designing the cake and finalizing the carbonara.
"Im good"
She complimented herself and carried the medium size circular cake to boast.
"See this? That's what I'm doing, let's do a taste test."
Zohara cut the cake in four.
"This would be for my father, mine, mine, and mine."
:HAHAHAHAHA
Soren: I'm begging you, please bring some tomorrow. I'm salivating!
:Im jealous
Lady Rose: How can everyone be so lucky?
Mr. Wealth: I would like to buy a piece.
: Mr. Wealth be like: Here 5 million, let me have a piece.
:HAHAHAHAHHAA
"I'll try to bring one tomorrow, then the other cut would be for the dormmates."
:You just don't want to sell it…
:If Zohara opened a bakery shop, everything would be sold out.
Zohara packs the cake in plastic tupperware and reads her father's message.
Father: I let the Secretary get it after your live.
Zohara: I'll end late, Secretary Luke can just ring the bell. I'll deliver it at the front door.
Father: Hmmm
She also put some carbonara in a heat induced lunch box and packed it with the cake in the simple black paper bag.
"Yeah, it's for father."
: I suddenly wish to be Zohara's boyfriend, must be nice.
: Let's stop being delusional. Zohara is already married to me.
: Sorry guys, I'm the father.
: HAHAHAHAHAHA
: I wish my daughter would be like Zohara, smart, kind and remember her roots. Some wealthy children once spoiled act as a brat but look at her! She's really grateful to her father and always mentions him. She also includes him when she cooks something.
: Just the charity drive makes me adore her.
: A new category was added where they sell crafts. It's so cute, I just also felt fulfilled. Buying cute things and I know my money would be donated to charity!
:Stop making me cry guys, I'll be Zohara's defender for all my life.
Zohara smiled softly reading some comments and set the foods and the show.
"So, you all saw the new category? I'm also thinking if I should add a shop where netizens can upload their crafts and sell it even if they are not University A's student but the payment would be donated. If the Hara's Club is successful and stabilized, I might add this. It's totally voluntary, that's why it's a charity."
"The one who created the website? I ask my father for it and some people help because they like the cause."
"Loving the cause is necessary, if you felt burdened by it, you might feel regretful that you couldn't touch a huge amount of money"
"Me? Of course not, I'm actually fulfilled. Knowing most of the money I earned in livestreaming can help the other, it makes me happy. The donors and viewers should also feel fulfilled, you're the sole reason why I can use this platform to this kind of donation"
:I'm gonna cry…
:This is the reason I love Zohara
:Sounds so fake
"I sound fake? Who cares, at least I actually do something."
:Right, stop being jealous, can you donate at least 14 million to charity?
: She already earned that much?
:Based on the calculated 70% on the website, the donation was already 16 million and counting.
: Fuck, I donated 100 there hihihi
: This is making me proud as a Hara
: Most of it is from @Mr. Wealth and @Nef
: The millionaires Hara
: Special mention to @Tutu, @Gamerboy, @Ohara's Concubine, @Soren and @Harahara, our rising and dedicated gifters. Keep coming… you're more than welcome hehe
"Let's now watch the Love Rewind episode 2"
Zohara announced and played the show.
"As expected, they are a previous couple."
"How? gut feels." Zohara joked and shifted the show into Chosen X.
"Hulian still sounds and move horribly and why he's so pessimistic?"
"His mindset is quite questionable, like 'why would I practice if I know I'll fail' it's the same as saying 'why would I eat if I know I'll poop' later."
: fuck
: Zohara, your image!
: Your fairy sister image!
: Don't say bad words.
"I poop glitters." Zohara said while laughing
:HAHAHAHAHAHA
:That's my fairy sister!
:Tell them! Why do fans assume their idols and celebrities don't shit and fart?
"I fart rainbow."
:Let me smell!
:I'll buy your fart
"ewwww guys, don't comment on those things again. It's a questionable fetish." Zohara said with a disgusted expression
"And I don't have an image I need to maintain, I'm not even a celebrity."
:If you have, your team will cry to death.
:they'll always on overtime
"Isen is really good though, I also noticed a new boy Kade. He looks adorable and really dedicated to practicing."
:Who's gonna tell her…
:...
:hmmmm…
:I told you so! Fuck those voters! Kade is a promising guy, he actually sounds good in some of his video covers and just nervous. He's also dedicated to practicing, my poor boy…
"He was eliminated? What a waste" Zohara sigh
"Let's stop watching shows, I'll be watching an Athena's Hall introduction on L-tube. Suggest a good one."
"Hmmm"
Zohara selected the most commented link and played it. It was 30 minutes, and divided into introduction lore, type of god and goddess positions, items, and game maps.
"There's mage, marksman, healer, jungler, assassin, and tank."
"I like the character design of Pele, I'll try her later."
:Because she's red and a fire mage?
:As expected, Zohara would pick Pele
"I like Odin's skill"
:Odin is one with the highest difficulty in the entire Hall.
:Yeah, only a few people can play him effectively.
"Eir also looks good, but I think being a healer in a random team would be hard."
:You said it, 100% dont recommend it if you dont have a squad.
:Those buffoons will always blame you even when it's their fault.
"You know Kaizen?" Zohara suddenly asked
:Woah? you mean YOU KNOW KAIZEN?
:WOAH, FOR THE FIRST TIME, ZOHARA KNOWS SOMEBODY?!
"I just heard Soren talking about him" She explained lightly while opening the game
:He's the most famous E-sport player in Athena's Hall, their team Blaze won the award for 3 years and he's always the MVP.
:His position is in the jungle and usually uses Pan and Anansi.
Zohara didn't care that much and started maneuvering her phone. She shared her phone screen and the camera was directed to her, so she dragged the Ipad near her so she could read comments.
"This is quite easy"
:girl, you're only in the tutorial
:HAHAHAHAHA
"So, you also need real money here to buy a hero and skins?"
:You can also save coins, hero usually just 32,000 coins but when you use money its only 525 gold
"Lucky, Pele is a free hero"
"hmmm, I'll queue for a rank game."
Zohara immediately selected Pele and the other teammates also selected a mage.
:Im frying
:First time watching a livestreamer in human rank, kinda refreshing.
:You mean, wtf? 3 of them choose mid lane HAHAHAHAHA
:As if this doesn't happen in higher ranks, especially with trolls!
After a minute of loading in the lobby and the game. The game starts.
Zohara played for a while and just stopped after playing 3 games.
"Im dizzy and my eyes hurt." She mumbled and left the game.
:ZOHARA YOUR PHONE IS STILL SHARE SCREEN!
:YOU LOOK SO CUTE!
Zohora disabled the shared screen seeing the comments.
: I screenshot it! Young Zohara looks so cute! Your hair is so short and you have full bangs!
:AHHHHHH SO CUTE
It was her 10th birthday, she was wearing a princess red dress and hugging a red bear that was 3X larger than her. It was captured by her father. That's the first time her father celebrated her birthday.
"Bye bye"
She waves her hands and turns off the live, at the end of the live it shows her final viewer and likes.
10 million views 20 million likes
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Zohara's Account Follower Count
L-Line: 12 million
L-Videos: 11 million
L-Rest: 11.4 million
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