Hip Girl Amy
Challenge, YouTube Star
Well begun is half done
worst day
Between hope and despair
#I'm_sick_of_the_fools
A warning to the idiots
YouTuber Wars
I don't want to be forgotten
New target
anonymous killers
That's enough, goodbye
Under the overpass
At the end of the war

The ever-expanding controversy, the cutthroat YouTube jungle
Last summer, controversy erupted when it was revealed that a famous celebrity had been promoting a product on his YouTube channel without disclosing the fact that he had received money from a company.
They received a large amount of advertising money from behind the scenes and introduced the products in the videos as “My money, my product” and “Everyday items” to encourage subscribers to buy the products.
Even famous YouTubers could not avoid the so-called 'YouTuber backlighting' controversy.
Even YouTubers have fueled controversy by uploading videos criticizing each other.
Eventually, many YouTubers, including the celebrity in question, posted apologies one after another, and even disappeared, saying they would reflect on their actions.
Since the law was revised in September, advertising and sponsorship products using social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram must clearly state that fact.

"YouTuber Wars" is a meticulously written work that depicts the lives of young people who face the events of the vast and stark world of YouTube without any defenses or preparation.
The stories of popular beauty YouTuber Amy and Tituang, who just started an environmental YouTube channel, are filled with issues that are currently problematic in the YouTube world, such as backlighting, public sniping, swearing, spreading false information, and malicious comments.
Moreover, the shocking twist ending not only makes the story fun, but also provides a message worth pondering.


Find the cruel malicious commenter, the slanderer, hiding behind the anonymous mask!
Amy, who runs the beauty YouTube channel “Hip Girl Amy,” is a popular star at school.
Large corporations ask for product advertisements, offering huge advertising fees, and at school, friends come running to me whenever they have a chance to ask about trendy makeup techniques.
Amy, who has gained both wealth and fame, becomes increasingly haughty and arrogant.
Tituang, who has a crush on Amy, wants to be on par with Amy and opens a YouTube channel called “Earth is My Home” with the theme of “environmental protection,” which he is interested in.
Although he has a small number of subscribers, he works hard to make and upload videos with the dream of becoming a YouTube star someday.

But one day, an anonymous YouTube channel called “#I_am_Sick_of_Mums” appears.
A YouTuber wearing a pig-faced mask, calling himself 'Mergerman', starts shooting Amy without warning.
Amy claims she's been paid by a major corporation to advertise harmful products and is wildly popular with men, but it's all a lie. She also slanders the girl's father, accusing him of being a fraud! When viewers of the video believe these claims and start slandering Amy, Amy is deeply hurt.

Tituang, seeing Amy getting more and more depressed day by day, sets out to find out who the 'Mermaid Man' is in hopes of giving her strength.
Christine, who helped Amy run "Hip Girl Amy" together, but recently had a huge fight? Lucas, who was rejected after trying to push Amy on him? Meanwhile, Amy, unable to bear it any longer, leaves a meaningful message to Titoin when her YouTube channel and all of her social media accounts are tarnished with malicious comments... ...!

A work that densely exposes the dangers of cyberbullying.
Above all, this book realistically captures the world of YouTube as seen and felt by young people.
Teenagers who want to become YouTube stars and gain fame and fortune, Tituang who puts on ridiculous makeup to get more attention from his subscribers, Amy who is greatly shaken by an anonymous person who attacks her… … .
These are all things we can easily see on YouTube.

'Murder Man', who appears with his face covered and publicly snipes at Amy, uses anonymity to incite people, spread false information, and induce them to post malicious comments, and commits all sorts of evil deeds.
This shows, without any filter, how often, how quickly, and how easily these incidents actually happen on YouTube.
The man attacks Amy only verbally, in front of the camera, without any physical violence.
This highlights the fact that not only physical violence but also mental violence is a major cause of harm.
When writing comments online, always remember that there are people behind the monitor, and you should be considerate and cautious.
Also noteworthy is the identity of the idiot that is finally revealed.
The perpetrator may be someone I don't know, or someone I know.
This could be someone who has written countless malicious comments, or it could be someone who is slandering someone for the first time in their life.
Anyone can be a perpetrator or a victim.

The mercenary man shot Amy, but it also had a big impact on Tituang.
It clearly shows that criticism directed at someone not only shocks the person involved, but also puts those around them at risk.
The shocking ending that follows the whirlwind of uncontrollable events makes readers feel alert.
In this way, "YouTuber Wars" exposes the influence and light and dark sides of YouTube, anonymity, and the dangers of malicious comments in a mudslinging battle between young YouTubers.


Challenge, YouTube Star
Amy is a popular beauty YouTuber with 300,000 subscribers.
Tituang has a crush on Amy, and he also wants to become a YouTube star and be on par with Amy.
All that's left is to carry out the "YouTuber Project" he's been secretly planning with his friend Arnold, but then he realizes he hasn't had a proper conversation with Amy! He's devastated by the realization that he's been so timid.


“What does that deep sigh mean, Tituen?”
Just then, the teacher asked:

“Are you struggling with love issues like Cyrano (the main character in the classic French play Cyrano de Bergerac, who cannot confess his love to the person he likes because of his appearance complex)?”
Tituon had read the work long ago, so he naturally responded to the teacher's words with improvisation.

“No, sir.
“I was wondering if people would be interested if I created video content with this work and uploaded it to YouTube.”
The teacher frowned.

"What am I supposed to understand by that? Does it mean this masterpiece is that boring?"
“No, absolutely not! That’s not what I meant.
Actually… … I was thinking about creating my own YouTube channel.”
In an instant, whispers could be heard throughout the classroom.
Occasionally, laughter could be heard.
Then, all the children's gazes turned to Amy.
Of course, Amy didn't pay any attention to those gazes.
He just gave a slightly mocking look, as if revealing his thoughts to his future rival.
On the other hand, Arnold, who thought it was just their plan, seemed quite surprised when he saw Tituen announce it publicly.

“Really? So you want to be famous like Amy?”
The teacher said it as if it was interesting.

“Oh, no! I’m not interested in beauty.”
As soon as Tituang finished speaking, someone's grumbling was heard.

“I knew it! He’s the epitome of ugly!”
“Shh, be quiet! You shouldn’t say things like that to your friends.
“So, Tituang, what topics are you interested in?”
“Global environment and climate warming, endangered species of animals and plants.
I've already thought of a channel name.
“The Earth is my home.” - Pages 20-21

#I'm_sick_of_the_fools
Amy's popularity is skyrocketing, and Tituang has just launched a YouTube channel.
But one day, a YouTube channel called “#I_am_Sick_of_Mums” appears.
YouTuber 'Mergerman', whose face is covered by a pig-shaped mask, starts to fiercely attack Amy without warning!

A caption with the words '#I'm_sick_of_the_muggles' appeared in green letters on a red background.
And then someone appeared with his entire face covered by a pig mask, accompanied by loud circus music.

“Hi! I’m ‘Sick of the Mozzies.’
Call me "Mergerman" for short! You arrogant kids who think you're stars, kids who brag about nothing and pollute the internet, you're sick of that, right? Me too.
So I'm going to take a stab at those idiot YouTubers on this channel! You guys, tell me what you think, don't hesitate.
Everyone has that one person who annoys them.
Well, the person I’m introducing today is… … ‘Hip Girl Amy’!”
The self-proclaimed 'muggler' was talking loudly, his voice distorted to sound like a pig's cry.
Tituon frowned sharply.
Even without looking, it was obvious that the content would be awkward.

A captured scene from a YouTube video appeared on the screen.
Half-closed eyes, comically twisted lips, and a face that looks slightly puffy thanks to a correction program… … .
A lipstick case was tucked between the thumb and index finger of her right hand.
The man continued speaking.

"You guys, do you really think this girl is 'hip'? You want to believe and follow her advice? Oh, of course, you ugly idiots would want to do that.
Because they look exactly like her! That's exactly the kind of people Amy deals with.
If the really "hip" kids saw that video, they'd probably be rolling around holding their stomachs. But whatever, that's okay too.
Because there are many different types of people living in the world.
It seems funny to us, though.
The problem is, this girl is getting paid by big corporations to promote a chemical product as if it were a good thing.
Seriously, he gets paid a ton of money! Do you think his advice is sincere? If you think so, you're a total idiot.
He's targeting idiots! You know what I mean, right? Everything he says is a lie.
"That girl thinks her subscribers are suckers! You guys like being treated like suckers?" - Pages 55-56

New target
Amy, who was deeply hurt by the harsh slander of the idiot and the indiscriminate malicious comments from people, becomes more and more depressed day by day and eventually decides to quit her life as a YouTuber.
Tituang feels sorry for Amy, so he enlists the help of his uncle, a police officer, to find out who the 'Mermaid Man' is.
But for Amy, who was already discouraged, Tituang's efforts were of no comfort at all...

“Anyway, is it true that the YouTuber killer is Christine?”
"YouTuber killer? You could say that.
Because defaming someone by posting a video in a public place is a pretty serious thing.
And to answer your question, the IP address provided by YouTube and the information you provided matched.
But you can't do anything about this information, and you shouldn't! Come see me with Amy.
I think it would be a good idea to talk to him about what steps can be taken.
And if necessary, I'll call a kid named Christine.
“A simple explanation of legal responsibilities and a face-to-face investigation with the presence of both parents would be sufficient to resolve the issue.”
(syncopation)
“Hello, hello?”
Amy's voice was very timid.

“Hello, Amy? I have something to tell you….”
"What? What are you talking about now? Can you hurry up and tell me? I'm, uh, a little busy right now.
There are a lot of things to think about.
So I don't have time to interpret and understand what you're saying."
“I’m talking about the YouTuber who attacks you.”
“Oh, that.
Yeah, I knew it.
so?"
“Actually, my uncle is a police officer.
So I asked him a few questions about this.
“My uncle asked me to give you some advice.”
“Tituen, you don’t have to worry about it.
I've already done everything I can.
My father filed a complaint with the police and hired a lawyer.
I'm in total chaos.
“I don’t think I can stand in front of people again… … .”
“Don’t say that, Amy.”
“I have nightmares every day.
I had a dream that I was being burned to a crisp… … .
Tituang, YouTube is now gone forever from me.
Tell your uncle I'm grateful.
And I'm okay.
“It’s already a dead life.”
"Stop! I told you to stop! Amy, what's wrong?"
"sorry.
“Hello, Tituang.”
Amy hung up the phone abruptly.
For some reason, Tituon felt as if his heart was being torn apart.

-From pages 103-105