>>72433374I'm too cynical to ever fully trust an online persona. There's so much more an online entertainer can exaggerate or omit compared to people in real life. So I don't ever cross that parasocial boundary out of principle without a strong understanding that it is pure fantasy. I try to keep it balanced with other hobbies. If I need a social outlet, I don't turn to vtubers for it. Relying on them for personal attachment is like falling for a mirage in a desert. I feel a lot more lonely for it, but I can rest assured knowing that the sources I do find are much more genuine and secure. That's my perspective on the matter. Maybe some of it can help you too?