To everyone who always supports me,
Thank you so so much for showing me this amazing view of 2 million subscribers. I can't really imagine it as I write this letter now, but I'm certain a beautiful horizon has unfolded before me. I'm so overwhelmed with happiness, gratitude and all sorts of feelings for this unfolding world that I can't find the words. Now that I have the chance, I would like to express this gratitude to all the Onigiriyas (Okayu's fan name).
First off, thank you so much for always showering me with your kind words. At the start, I wasn't interested in doing idol activities at all and even within Gamers, I was the only one who couldn't take that idol step. Even though I was such a helpless and useless person, you guys called me cute and accepted me completely. That made me so happy and even now, I can still remember how that saved me.
Because I wanted to see you guys smile even more, I started to work on my dancing, which I was terrible at as well as exercising, which I hated to do. Now that I've been able to take that idol step, dancing has become fun and even though the gym can be tough at times, it has given me the stamina to keep going into the late nights. Even if I have work during the day, I've been able to stream thanks to this. In that sense, it feels like I'm currently working the hardest I've ever worked in this long life.
From my student days to my working days, the word "effort" never meant anything in my life. I never had the desire to work hard at anything and eventually, I realized that I was the kind of person who can't put in effort if it's just for myself. Well, I'm a cat but still. Because you beloved Onigiriyas gave me so much love, I wanted to give it right back to you and I think that's why I can put in so much effort now. In a broader sense, I'm of course doing this for myself as well, but I have no doubt it's thanks to all of you that I was able to become an idol.
I know I like to talk about lewd things and that I'm a bit of an abnormal idol but since I honestly never intended to become one in the first place, make sure you take responsibility and stay by my side forever, okay?! Once again, thank you so much for allowing me to see this wonderful world. This path I've walked, this place I've reached and this scenery I'm seeing, all of them are precious treasures. Please continue to cheer on Nekomata Okayu in the future as well! You guys, the Onigiriyas and everyone in Hololive, I truly truly love you all. I'll continue doing my best in my own way as only I can, so I hope we'll continue getting along!
Nekomata Okayu
