The taboo of romantic relationships in the virtual idol industry has always been a delicate topic, but some choose to address it before unnecessary drama arises. During a recent casual talk stream, popular VTuber Ichijou Ririka (member of ReGLOSS unit) surprised the community by openly discussing her romantic future, firmly stating she won’t abandon her career or stop streaming when she decides to marry.

You can find her statements here. Enable subtitles and set the option to “spanish” for better context.

To prevent followers from jumping to conclusions or panicking, the content creator immediately clarified she has no immediate marriage plans. In fact, Ririka was quite transparent about her current situation, admitting she has no boyfriend and has never seriously used dating apps. This charismatic waifu emphasized honesty as the cornerstone of her work, explaining she prefers to be upfront to avoid misleading anyone, making it clear her greatest joy is sharing time and laughter with all her viewers.

A president who knows how to care for her company

For those unfamiliar with this gem of the Hololive DEV_IS division, Ririka debuted in September 2023 and quickly won the public’s affection. Under her lore as a young, entrepreneurial company president who started her business on a whim, she’s shown impressive communication skills. With nearly 740,000 subscribers, this creator continues to prove that open, honest communication with fans ensures a long-term career, fearless of private life controversies.

Given how intense some fans can be when learning their favorite VTubers have or desire real love lives, do you think more agencies should allow such open discussions about marriage to normalize the situation once and for all?