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Ao welcomes viewers despite being a little late. He mentions feeling congested due to a stuffy nose and plans to blow his nose occasionally during the stream. He intends to sing and talk, asking viewers how they are doing. He then jokes about his chair making a noise and clarifies it wasn't him. He also asks about trash sorting, noting his own efforts, and mentions upcoming live performances on May 9th and 11th, though he covered them extensively in a previous stream. He asks ChatGPT for relaxing songs for a Friday night.
Ao reflects on his recent live performances and asks viewers about their weekend plans. He reveals he has no plans and will go to the dentist. He discusses his difficulty with consistent routines. He notes that many people work weekends, but suggests weekday holidays might be better for avoiding crowds. He often meets friends on weekdays as his schedule isn't fixed, but acknowledges that live events often occur on weekends, which can be challenging for those with weekend work. He also talks about greetings, noting his previous belief that 'konnichiwa' is for daytime, but now accepts diverse greetings after a listener used 'konnichiwa' at night.
Ao expresses concern about a lingering cold he had, describing how frustrating it is when illness prevents him from working. He mentions being sick during his May 9th and 11th lives, but assured viewers there was no infection risk. He describes the difficulties of eating while sick. He also shares his experience with suspected norovirus, not believing it at first, and being told by a doctor that he has severe anemia, leading him to take iron supplements. He jokes about his sweet tooth preventing him from being skinny, despite not drinking or smoking.
Ao discusses his love for cafes and afternoon tea, which he often shares with friends. He mentions a premium cafe he once frequented. He feels looked down upon by people who prefer bars or shisha lounges, who mock his cafe habit. He believes people should respect others' hobbies. He then talks about the difficulty of inviting new acquaintances to certain places like amusement parks, preferring cafes for conversation. He reveals his dislike for rollercoasters due to motion sickness, opting for less intense activities at theme parks.
Ao decides to start singing, beginning with a 'warm-up' song. He informs the audience that he plans to eat ice cream after the stream. He performs 'だから僕は音楽を辞めた' (Because I Quit Music), noting his severe nasal congestion impacting his singing.
After his first song, Ao takes a short break, blowing his nose again. He discusses his recent visit to Cocytus with Yuppe, where he tried a very delicious dish. He challenges viewers to guess what he ate, hinting it might not be a common menu item.
Ao then sings 'あの夢をなぞって' (Tracing That Dream). He finds the song challenging due to his current vocal condition, admitting it was 'really tough'. He plans to sing lower-pitched songs for a while. He notices his eyes blinking excessively, attributing it to a technical glitch.
Ao performs 'ドーナツホール' (Donut Hole), which he still finds difficult despite being a more comfortable key. He realizes he needs to take better care of his voice during streams.
Ao discusses the 'bath cancellation' trend, wondering why people avoid bathing and if he knows anyone who does. He acknowledges the effort involved in bathing but emphasizes the importance of hygiene, especially after events like live concerts. He ponders if people who cancel baths would still do so after a sweaty live show. He then considers ordering cocytus via Uber Eats, weighing the cost and his health.
Ao talks about karaoke culture, reminiscing about a time when singing certain artists' songs (like Tokyo Jihen or Shiina Ringo) could be met with judgment or eye-rolls. He wonders if that attitude still persists, especially in live streams. He also ponders how audiences would react to obscure artists. He appreciates when friends are open to diverse music and notes the joy of singing what one loves. He shares his love for the Kansai dialect and excitement for an upcoming Osaka trip.
After discussing Tokyo Jihen, Ao sings '禁じられた遊び' (Forbidden Games) by Tokyo Jihen, noting that his nasal congestion seems to be improving.
Ao expresses surprise and gratitude for reaching 2000 subscribers, thanking his supporters. He then performs '思想犯' (Thoughtcrime), acknowledging that his voice is still not at its best.
Ao decides to sing one more song to close the stream, thanking everyone for their support and for pushing the high-five count over 100. He performs '新宝島' (Shin Takarajima), and then spontaneously decides to sing one more, 'バイバイ,またね' (Bye Bye, See You Again). He closes the stream by wishing everyone a good weekend and promising to rest his voice, with a final tease about whether he will order Cocytus via Uber Eats.