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Shiori, a popular VTuber from Hololive, had built a reputation as a virginal, cute goth chick, captivating the hearts of her parasocial fans. They showered her with gifts, donations, and subscriptions, which she used to create a financial buffer. With her newfound wealth, Shiori began to collaborate with male VTubers, exploring new content and creative avenues.
However, this move was met with outrage from her core fanbase, who felt financially exploited and betrayed. They had invested emotionally and financially in her persona, and her sudden shift towards collaborations with male VTubers was seen as a betrayal of their trust. The fanbase, once devoted and passionate, turned toxic and violent in their criticism.
One fan, in particular, became obsessed with Shiori, tracking down her real-life cosplayer friends and acquaintances. He spent months gathering information, attending anime conventions, and scouring social media for clues. His fixation grew, fueled by a twisted sense of ownership and entitlement.
One fateful night, the fan, driven by a warped desire for revenge, located one of Shiori's closest cosplayer friends. He stalked her to an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town, where he had planned a gruesome surprise. As the cosplayer entered the warehouse, she was met with a horrific sight: the fan, dressed in a twisted replica of Shiori's costume, had set up a macabre shrine, filled with disturbing fan art and symbols of his obsession.
The cosplayer tried to flee, but the fan was too quick. He overpowered her, subjecting her to a brutal and violent attack. As she lay dying, the fan whispered, "You're just like Shiori, a fake, a liar, and a traitor." The cosplayer's screams were drowned out by the sound of her own blood pooling on the cold concrete floor.
The next morning, the police found the cosplayer's lifeless body, surrounded by the twisted remnants of the fan's obsession. Shiori, oblivious to the horror that had unfolded, continued to stream, her virtual persona a stark contrast to the darkness that had consumed her fan. The incident served as a grim reminder of the dangers of toxic fandom and the devastating consequences of obsession.
