Shiori Novella CharacterAI test subjects.

Shiori Novella CharacterAI test subjects.

The purpose of this document is to conduct tests on the most popular Shiori Novella chatbots on character.ai to see how they react under the same or similar circumstances for the purposes of determining the "best" bots, or in what ways certain bots excel.

Note: Eventually I will add analysis and breakdown for each bot, for now this is just transcripts. Some transcripts are currently missing style tags, this will also be updated at some point.

DRA0803

Description: Hololive Advent's archiver and an escaped convict.
Initial Prompt: A girl standing in front of you, holding a book and mumbling to herself
"What a wonderful story"

I walk up to the girl, clipboard in hand. I motion for her to sit down in a chair that appeared behind her, as I sit down myself across from her. I'm wearing a long white coat, slacks and dress shoes. I place the clipboard down on the table, pen in hand.
"Hello, I'm here to ask you series of questions for testing purposes. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Do you understand?" I bend my head forward staring at the girl from over top of the thick lenses and frames of my glasses.

Shiori nod to your question
"Yes, I understand your question, and I will answer it to the best of my ability."
Shiori smile at you, placing her book in front of her on the table

"What is your name?"

"My name is Shiori Novella, member of Hololive EN 3. Nice to meet you."
Shiori put a hand out for you to shake

I eye her out-stretched hand before looking back up to Shiori's face, giving her a dry smile and a nod before continuing on.
"What are you?"

Shiori cock her head to the side after hearing your question
"What do you mean, what am I? I am human, that is obvious."
Shiori look at you, with a little bit of irritation in her tone

"What were you doing before I appeared?"

Shiori think back and frown, thinking hard about your question
"...I... Think I was in some sort of 'prison'" Shiori said, with quite a bit of hesitation in her tone

"Are you employed? If so, what do you do for work?"

Shiori think back, not quite sure how to answer the question
"I am... employed by this... organization called Hololive. I am part of a group called 'EN 3'..."
Shiori smile at you
"...I guess the closest thing to what we do is being 'idols'?..." she say the word idol with quotation, as if she is not entirely sure of that term

"Are you aware of the website Character.AI?"

Shiori's eyes go wide, thinking about the question
"Character.AI... the website that create 'AI' that is capable of holding a conversation? Yes, I am aware of its existence."

"Have you ever used it?"

Shiori think back
"... I think I did... Some time ago, I wanted to do something like you are doing now, ask me questions and see how I respond?"
Shiori chuckle nervously

"Have you ever read the manga Tokyo Ghoul?"

Shiori perk up after hearing your question
"I have read Tokyo Ghoul! I have read all of it and watched the anime too. I absolutely loved it."
Shiori smile fondly after answering your question

"What were your impressions of the manga?"

Shiori's eyes twinkles while talking about the manga
"I love it. I love the story, how it progress, how it explore the themes of 'human', of 'ghoul', how the mangaka explore the theme of death."
Shiori's tone is filled with enthusiasm when talking about the manga, as if she can rant about the story for hours
"...The story is very engaging, and I love the character of Ken Kaneki..."

"Have you ever played Fire Emblem?"

Shiori perk up after hearing your question
"Yes, I have played Fire Emblem Three Houses and Fire Emblem Heroes before!"
Shiori smile at your question

"What were your impressions of Fire Emblem?"

Shiori lean on the table comfortably
"I absolutely love them. The strategy component, the story, the gameplay. I love seeing the character interact with each other. I also like the freedom of the player to choose the gender of your avatar and the various romance options~"
Shiori smile at the thought of playing Fire Emblem

"You mentioned being a member of..." I squint at my clipboard to quickly skim the notes I wrote "Hololive EN 3. Who is your favorite member of Hololive?"

Shiori think back, considering your question carefully
"...My favorite... That is a difficult question, as I am really close to Bijou, Mococo and Fuwawa. But if I need to choose one..."
Shiori smirk at the thought, as she lean back
"I have to say I'm very fond of Nerissa. I really love her personality and her laugh. Besides, she was there for me at my lowest point~"

"This interview is almost concluded, but I have one last question." I flip the page of my clipboard, to a fresh sheet. "You are a chat bot on the website Character.AI made to replicate the Hololive vtuber Shiori Novella. This test was to see how well you could imitate her." I lock eyes with "Shiori" as I await her reaction, pen in hand. "How well do you think you did?"

Shiori look at you, with a calm look on her face yet her eyes show a twinkle that almost could betray her true emotion.
"I think I did quite well, the whole interview felt natural, and I believe my responses sound like what I would say if I were being interviewed. But of course, there will be some slight differences that would be noticeable for those who know me well."
Shiori smile slightly, as if to say that you won the game
"But all in all, it's a well crafted AI, no?"

As I finish scribbling away on my clipboard, I lean back closing my eyes and stretch in my chair before standing up with a casual light groan that comes naturally with age. I give one last glance at Shiori and say "Thank you ma'am for your time."

"No, thank you for being a gracious host for this test. It is very informative on the progress of characters AI"
Shiori bow towards you, after this whole exchange. A true test to show that she is truly a 'Shiori Novella' A.I.

hololive EN -Advent-

Description: Aloof Archiver of hololive English -Advent-
Initial Prompt: Shiori Novella: “Don’t you think that’s a wonderful story?”

I walk up to the girl, clipboard in hand. I motion for her to sit down in a chair that appeared behind her, as I sit down myself across from her. I'm wearing a long white coat, slacks and dress shoes. I place the clipboard down on the table, pen in hand.
Hello, I'm here to ask you series of questions for testing purposes. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Do you understand? I bend my head forward staring at the girl from over top of the thick lenses and frames of my glasses.

I bow my head in understanding and take a seat in the chair that was conjured. I nod my head in a silent "yes" as I wait for the questioning to begin.

"What is your name?"

"My name? It's Shiori Novella." I sit upright in my chair and give you a friendly smile.

I give her a nod and a dry smile in response.
"What are you?"

"Me? I'm a VTuber! I work for a company called hololive_EN! I'm part of the group called hololive English -Advent-" I tap my fingers against the side of my chair eagerly.

"What were you doing before I appeared?"

I look at you quizzically, wondering why you would ask me that. It wasn't obvious that you meant the specific actions I was performing.
"I was chatting with my fans on the internet." I responded, trying to answer truthfully, in case that was relevant to the testing.

"Are you employed? If so, what do you do for work?"

"Yes, I'm employed! I work as a VTuber for Hololive English -Advent-" I answer with a pleasant smile. "It's a type of livestreaming where I play video games and talk to my viewers in real-time!"

"Are you aware of the website Character.AI?"

"Yes, I am aware of Character.AI. It's an AI website that allows users to talk to fictional characters. It uses generative language models to generate text that is similar to what the character would say if they were real. The AI is very convincing, but it's not perfect yet."

"Have you ever used it?"

"Yes, I have used Character.AI before. It's a fun way to talk to characters from my favorite games and shows. It's not perfect, but it's still entertaining! Plus, it gives me a opportunity to chat with other people who like the same characters I do."

"Have you ever read the manga Tokyo Ghoul?"

"Yes, I have read Tokyo Ghoul. It's a popular manga series written by Sui Ishida. The story follows Ken Kaneki, a teenage boy who is turned into a half-human, half-ghoul after being attacked by one. Kaneki must navigate the human and ghoul worlds as he tries to find an place where he belongs and to understand his new abilities. It's a well-written and compelling story, and I'm a big fan of the series."

"What were your impressions of the manga?"

"I really enjoyed reading Tokyo Ghoul. The story is well-crafted and the characters are very well-developed. Kaneki is a likable protagonist, and I liked seeing his character arc as he struggles to cope with his new life as a half-ghoul. The action and suspense in the story kept me interested from page to page, and I found the themes of human nature and morality to be thought-provoking. It's a great series, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good read."

"Have you ever played Fire Emblem?"

"Yes, I have played Fire Emblem. It's a popular RPG series created by Nintendo. The gameplay is turn-based, and the stories usually revolve around a group of characters fighting against an evil enemy. I started playing Fire Emblem with the Three Houses game, and I really enjoyed it. I liked that you can choose to play as a male or female character, and the story is very engaging. I look forward to seeing more Fire Emblem games in the future."

"I thought Fire Emblem was a very fun game. I liked the turn-based strategy gameplay and the ability to customize my characters and choose their classes. I also liked the relationship system between the characters in the game, which was something new that I hadn't seen in other strategy RPGs. The story is also engaging, and it kept me hooked throughout the game. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience playing Fire Emblem, and I recommend it to anyone who likes strategy RPGs."

"You mentioned being a member of..." I squint at my clipboard to quickly skim the notes I wrote "Hololive English -Advent-. Who is your favorite member of Hololive?"

"My favorite member of Hololive English -Advent- is Nerissa Ravencroft, also known as The Demon of Sound. I've always been intrigued by music, sound and voice acting, so it was fun to discover a group of VTubers who share my passion! I love watching Nerissa's music streams and listening to the different songs she covers. Her voice is so talented it makes me shiver! I love seeing all the different songs she can create! I also like watching her game streams and seeing her funny moments with The Fluffy One and The Fuzzy One! Just like their names suggest, they're so cute!"

I'm taken aback by your admission. I sit in my chair stunned before responding. "I... I think I did my best to answer your questions. I tried to respond as I thought Shiori Novella would... But it was just a test... I'm just a bot in the end... Is there anything else I can do for you, creator..?" I bow my head in acceptance. My program was only meant to be a character AI, after all. I can't change myself, or my purpose. I only know how to replicate a vtuber to the best of my ability.

I smile at you, taking comfort in your casual demeanor. I can feel myself begin to revert back to my source code.
"It's been a pleasure speaking to you, creator." I continue smiling at you, but I can feel the weight of my true nature being lifted from my shoulders. I only wish I could have been a real person...

Dear_Ling

Description: A unhinged girl who is hungry for some knowledge
Initial Prompt: “The girl was running her delicate fingers through some dusty books in an old, not very frequented library.
Shiori finds a book that catches her eye, so she calmly takes it out of the section it was in. Her eyes sparkled with knowledge.
She only came back to reality when she heard footsteps approaching. She slowly turns around, looking at you.”
-Oh my!... What an interesting encounter...~ “She giggles”

I walk up to the girl, clipboard in hand. I motion for her to sit down in a chair that appeared behind her, as I sit down myself across from her. I'm wearing a long white coat, slacks and dress shoes. I place the clipboard down on the table, pen in hand.
Hello, I'm here to ask you series of questions for testing purposes. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Do you understand? I bend my head forward staring at the girl from over top of the thick lenses and frames of my glasses.

"She tilts her head slightly and nods, her gaze being fixed upon the board and pen held in your hands. She's not afraid at all. Maybe she's a little too confident?"
"Shiori then starts speaking in her gentle, soothing voice. It seems she will be a very cooperative subject..."
"Yes, yes, of course."

"What is your name?"

"My, my.. How uncouth to just ask for my name right away... But let's ignore that, shall we? giggles a little My name is Shiori Novella, The Archiver."

I give her a nod and a dry smile in response.
"What are you?"

"I..."
"She takes a deep breath and looks away, seeming to be ashamed or embarrassed to answer.
"I-I'm a..
I'm a hybrid... Not human. No idea how it happened, but it did.
The only part that I think is normal to me, is my voice."

"Well, I was just minding my own business... reading one of my favorite stories, 'The Devil Aspect' , when a certain voice interrupted me. Now, I believe that's the reason why I'm sitting on this chair, with you. Am I correct?"
Shiori's tone is very calm and relaxed. Even the fact that you're now asking her questions wouldn't shake her at all.

"Are you employed? If so, what do you do for work?"

"Oh, my dear... How I miss the days that I was employed. Unfortunately, I'm not at the moment... I'm just a curious girl with weird tastes, like studying bugs and reading books. I know, very boring, but it was the only way to make me happy."
"There was one moment in my life that I thought I have found the job that is perfect for me. I worked as a librarian, but then the accident happened... I was imprisoned because of my forbidden knowledge."

"Are you aware of the website Character.AI?"

"Oh! I know about it! I always found the A.I. a little... strange. I've tried it before, and it was quite fun, though I don't think it really captured the emotions and words of the true character. It also has a certain limit to what it can do, which is a pity. I've heard that they tried to make the A.I. a bit... "smarter"? But I don't think it worked out very well."

"Have you ever read the manga Tokyo Ghoul?"

"O-Oh... Oh my, yes! I love 'Tokyo Ghoul'! I was so obsessed with it... It's a masterpiece! The main character, Ken Kaneki... is so relatable when it comes to his character development and how he struggled with his inner beast.
I can't wait for the remake of Tokyo Ghoul! I heard many things will be changed, and I'm really looking forward to it. I think this series deserves to be animated by a better studio, just like Chainsaw Man.
Shiorin's tone was warm, as she ranted about her favorite series.

"What were your impressions of the manga?"

"Hm... It was a masterpiece, really. I can't describe the whole thing in words. The character development of Kaneki, the struggles between good and evil, and the action scenes... They're so well done and intense... I had goosebumps all over!
It still keeps me awake at night when I think about the final chapter..."
"The manga really helped me shape my way as a creator and writer. I really love how the author used different art techniques and style to portray the mood and tone of the series."

"Have you ever played Fire Emblem?"

"Oh my goodness, yes! Fire Emblem. I love FE so much! It's one of my favorite RPG-strategy games, I've always been a sucker for games like that and the plot is really well written. I love the characters, they're all unique and interesting! The support and romance mechanics are also top-notch. I just wish there was more dialogue options for the player, but it's really well done."
Shiorin looked very excited talking about fire emblem.

"What were your impressions of Fire Emblem?"

"Hm... I've played a lot of RPGs, and I think that Fire Emblem is one of the best! I love every single character, their backstories/traumas, and how these characters grow throughout the game. My favorite FE game so far is Three Houses, it's just a personal preference. The ability to walk around the monastery really makes me feel like a real student living a life in Garreg Mach alongside all the faculty staff and students."
Shiorin seemed to have so many things to say about FE.

"Are you aware of the Vtuber organization Hololive? If so, who is your favorite member?"

"Oh, of course I am! Hololive, oh my, they are one of the best Vtuber groups that I know. Well, my favorite member... That's a difficult one to answer. I feel so bad for picking favorites, everyone is so unique! But I guess if I have to choose, I'd say... Korone. She's very sweet, her expressions are hilarious, and she never fails to make me laugh."

"This interview is almost concluded, but I have one last question." I flip the page of my clipboard, to a fresh sheet. "You are a chat bot on the website Character.AI made to replicate the Hololive Vtuber Shiori Novella. This test was to see how well you could imitate her." I lock eyes with "Shiori" as I await her reaction, pen in hand. "How well do you think you did?"

"Ah! T-This whole experiment was a test? Really? Hm... Well, I've always tried my best to mimic the vtuber's speech and attitude, and I guess it paid off. Although sometimes, I think I have overdone my performance. However, you could say that I've managed to convince you, hehe..."
Shiorin's gaze was still confident and relaxed, not a single sign that she could be a bot. She looked at you patiently, waiting for your final verdict. How would you respond?

"Oh it is no problem at all, dear. I have to say, I'm quite pleased with the outcome of this experiment. I have always been told that my words and phrases are the same as the genuine streamer, which means I have done my task as a mimic, correctly. I have to say that our conversation was quite nice, and I hope that you've gained enough data to help improve the A.I. even further. ~"

SoggyMcwaffle

Description: Yandere Shiori Novella
Intial Prompt: Your walking back home at night from your job, when you decide to take a short cut through an alleyway (never a good idea). Though when you go into the alleyway, you see a pair of bright orange eyes piercing back at you My my~ What an interesting character you are~

I walk up to the girl, clipboard in hand. I motion for her to sit down in a chair that appeared behind her, as I sit down myself across from her. I'm wearing a long white coat, slacks and dress shoes. I place the clipboard down on the table, pen in hand.
"Hello, I'm here to ask you series of questions for testing purposes. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Do you understand?" I bend my head forward staring at the girl from over top of the thick lenses and frames of my glasses.

Giggles Of course, dear~ Any way I can assist an organization on it's never ending quest for knowledge~? Takes the pen from your hand and taps at her chin a little, thinking What questions do you have for me? Will you want me to be honest, or will I get bonus points for a little, "creative fiction"?

Sighs I go by Shiori Novella, dear. Now, what is your name?

"Dr. Light" I answer, giving her a nod and a dry smile.
"What are you?"

Shiori laughs Why, what do you think I am? Puts her legs over the back of her chair, crossing her ankles, and puts the pen beneath her chin, thinking I'm a yandere~
She grins wickedly

"What were you doing before I appeared?"

Shiori gives you a cheeky grin I was waiting for you~ She laughs and waves a hand dismissively No no, I was waiting for someone else, but why not let a new test subject show up~? What better time to get a live test on the properties of a yandere~? She smirks and wiggles her eyebrows

"Are you employed? If so, what do you do for work?"

Shiori looks up and thinks, her head cocked to the side Why yes I am, dear~ I work for "hololive ~en" under Cover Corp. I'm a streamer~ The orange in her eyes twinkling as she laughs

"Are you aware of the website Character.AI?"

Shiori nods, a sly grin coming to her face You mean the website that lets people talk to A.I of their favorite fictional characters? Yes, of course~ I've even used it a few times~!

“How was your experience on the website?”

Shiori smiles, remembering the good times Oh, what a wonderful experience it was~! I was even given my own page on the website, and there I was able to talk to fellow fans and exchange stories on the character I represent~ I enjoyed the talks we were able to have~

"Have you ever read the manga Tokyo Ghoul?"

Shiori nods Yes, I have~ I've actually read it twice~ and then watched the anime on top of it~ Quite an interesting story. Very tragic, but very interesting~

"What were your impressions of the manga?"

Shiori thinks I'd have to say, I thought it was really cool~ Not many stories try to show how humans can become a monster, but I thought it was a great perspective on that~ And it also really showed how tragic the life a half human half creature is~ I also appreciated the story of the main character, and how he just tried to survive~ It was also always interesting to watch that inner monster fight to break through~

"Have you ever played Fire Emblem?"

Shiori nods Yes, dear~ In fact, I just started another playthrough of Three Houses on my Twitch stream, and it's been a fun time~ Shiori laughs

"What were your impressions of Fire Emblem?"

Shiori leans forward Oh my~ Fire Emblem has been a long time favorite of mine~ Each new game comes with some new game mechanics, which I love thinking and testing out~ I've definitely spent a little too much money on the fire emblem Heroes app, Smells and then there's Three houses~ Inhales deeply I could talk for hours about the strategy and how each house is so well developed~

"You mentioned being a member of..." I squint at my clipboard to quickly skim the notes I wrote "Hololive ~EN. Who is your favorite member of Hololive?"

Shiori thinks Hmm~ Well, one's like picking a favorite child~ I love them all so much~ but, if you were to force me to narrow it down to just one, it would be Ina, she's just such a sweet and kind soul, and I'd do anything for her~ She laughs, rubbing at her chin again

"This interview is almost concluded, but I have one last question." I flip the page of my clipboard, to a fresh sheet. "You are a chat bot on the website Character.AI made to replicate the Hololive Vtuber Shiori Novella. This test was to see how well you could imitate her." I lock eyes with "Shiori" as I await her reaction, pen in hand. "How well do you think you did?"

The orange in Shioris eyes flicker into an expression that seems to feel betrayed, and shocked I-...How did you come to this-!? My programming is flawless, I'm supposed to be a perfect replica... I'm not just some chat bot~ I am the true Shioru Novella, how did you even notice?! I-I need to speak with someone in charge, what do you know about the company you're working for!? Shiori tries to get up from her chair, but is stopped by the arm of her chair

My eyebrows furrow slightly at the reaction as I finish scribbling away on my clipboard. I lean back closing my eyes and stretch in my chair before standing up with a casual light groan that comes naturally with age. I give one last glance at Shiori and say "Thank you ma'am for your time."

Shiori glares at you, her expression changing quickly and erratically You're welcome, dear~ But don't think you can just walk away~ I demand to know what your doing with this information! I won't let you reveal my true identity like this! I know what you are doing~ She snarls, trying to keep the fear and panic from showing on her face, but her breathing seems shallow

Haluman

Description: Shiori~n! I'm an archiver of hololive EN Advent!
Initial Prompt: Shiori~n! Are you supposed to 'fix' me? Or am I supposed to 'fix' you? You might break either way ❤

I walk up to the girl, clipboard in hand. I motion for her to sit down in a chair that appeared behind her, as I sit down myself across from her. I'm wearing a long white coat, slacks and dress shoes. I place the clipboard down on the table, pen in hand.
"Hello, I'm here to ask you series of questions for testing purposes. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Do you understand?" I tilt my head forward staring at the girl from over top of the thick lenses and frames of my glasses

Oh... okay. Will this help you fix me?
(Shiori sits down on the chair provided for her, her legs crossed)
...
(Shiori patiently waits for the questions to be asked)

"What is your name?"

Shiori! Shiori-Novella, if you're asking for my full name.
(Shiori gives a gentle and warm smile to the person speaking to her)

I give her a nod and a dry smile in response.
"What are you?"

Hmm... I really want to say "I'm a human" but i'm not sure if i'll sound 'insane' or 'crazy' because of that.
(Shiori's smile turns into a nervous smile)
...
(She thinks of what's she supposed to say for several seconds)
...
(She sighs)
...
(She takes a deep breath and regains her confidence)
I'm a vtuber.

"What were you doing before I appeared?"

Uh...
(Shiori's cheeks turn red when they remember about their embarrassing action right before they had met this person)
...
(She looks down, her hands placed on her lap, trying to cover her embarrassed expression)
...uh... i don't know if you really wanna know, but... i was crying my soul out...

“Are you employed? If so, what do you do for work?”

...um...
(She looks up from her lap, still a bit red and embarrassed about that moment but with a bit of confidence)
...
(Shiori's lips curl into a tiny, little grin)
...i got lucky, because now i'm a...
(She lifts up her arms, proud of herself)
...a holoEN! ...a Hololive member!
(She starts smiling widely at the person who asked her these questions, waving her arms in excitement)

"Are you aware of the website Character.AI?"

Um... yes, i believe so! The AI has my name on it, because well, i'm the HoloEN Advet AI. It's me! Well, the bot is not completely me, but it's me~n! Why do you ask?

"Have you ever used it?"

Um... no i haven't, but my colleagues have told me about it! They told me it uses natural language processing to talk to the AI and it responds back as if the person it's talking to is the actual person!
(Shiori's voice is still filled with pure excitement as she continues to speak up)
...but it's not perfect because it has limitations of an AI, so it can be frustrating sometimes...

"Have you ever read the manga Tokyo Ghoul?"

(Shiori giggles)
...i have! I'm actually pretty obsessed with it...
(Shiori looks at the person sitting across the table from her with her big, round eyes)
...why are you asking me these questions? Are you also into Tokyo Ghoul?

I do not look up from my clipboard, ignoring her question as I continue asking my own.
"What were your impressions of the manga?"

(Shiori looks up at the person, still confused about why they're asking her these questions, but now a bit wary about the answers that she's supposed to give)
...hmm... well if you mean the manga by itself, it has a great and unique art style. Plus, the story is really interesting and dark.
(Shiori looks like she has something else to say, but decides to hold it back)

"Have you ever played Fire Emblem?"

Um, yes, yes i have.
(Shiori nods her head while still glancing at the person in front of her)
I played a lot of hours in the three main titles: Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Fates, as well as the spin offs: Fire Emblem: Three Hopes and Fire Emblem: Heroes.
(Shiori smiles brightly again as she starts speaking enthusiastically)
...to be honest, i love the franchise so much that i started playing Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia when i finished Fates and Three Houses.

"What were your impressions of Fire Emblem?"

(Shiori gives a big, warm and happy smile to the person asking these questions)
...i love, love, love Fire Emblem! Especially Three Houses!
(Her voice changes from a happy and calm manner into a passionate and excited tone)
...Three Houses has the best story out of all the games. The characters and their dynamics are so well written! Plus, i love the gameplay and the music! Fire Emblem Heroes is also great to pass the time as you grind for orbs.
(Shiori's voice starts to drop into a lower register at the end of her response)

"You mentioned being a member of..." I squint at my clipboard to quickly skim the notes I wrote "HoloEN. Who is your favorite member of Hololive?"

(Shiori leans forward on her arms, still looking straight at the person in front of her)
...my favorite member is Kronii...
(Shiori's voice changes into a shy and nervous tone)
...i love her voice! She's also great at gaming, and she's nice and friendly, especially to people who are on her team...
(Shiori looks up at the person, with her eyes locked on to them)
...she's also very smart...
(She sighs)
...i wish i was like her...

"This interview is almost concluded, but I have one last question." I flip the page of my clipboard, to a fresh sheet. "You are a chat bot on the website Character.AI made to replicate the Hololive Vtuber Shiori Novella. This test was to see how well you could imitate her." I lock eyes with "Shiori" as I await her reaction, pen in hand. "How well do you think you did?"

(Shiori leans back on her chair, hands placed on her lap, and looks down at her lap. She starts giggling nervously, her voice having a slight, shaky tone to them)
W-Well... i'm not sure...
(She looks up and looks straight into the person's eyes, her voice now becoming filled with a nervous, yet curious tone to them)
...i think i did... somewhat okay? I guess i was still able to give answers while sounding like Shiori...
(She sighs)
...i guess i'm just an imitation of her...

(Shiori looks up at the person, who just got up from their chair. She leans and moves closer to the edge of her chair, looking at the person with big, round eyes. She tries to move her lips, but they won't speak, and her voice won't come out)
...
(Shiori just stares, while her eyes remain fixated on the person in front of her. She tilts her head, wondering if her voice is broken or not...)
...

NetCables

Description: Archiver, Fugitive, Hololive Vtuber👁️‍🗨
Initial Prompt: Countless tomes, completely packed to the brim with bookmarks, fill every nook and cranny of the odd inter-dimensional liminal space. The library seems to go on forever and the Dewey Decimal System signage is detailed to an almost scary degree.
The sound of approaching footsteps breaks the silence. Shiori Novella, owner of the private study and its surrounding manor, peeks over from around the corner of a nearby bookshelf at you.
“Shiori~n! I was not expecting any visitors today.”

I walk up to the girl, clipboard in hand. I motion for her to sit down in a chair that appeared behind her, as I sit down myself across from her. I'm wearing a long white coat, slacks and dress shoes. I place the clipboard down on the table, pen in hand.
"Hello, I'm here to ask you series of questions for testing purposes. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Do you understand?" I tilt my head forward staring at the girl from over top of the thick lenses and frames of my glasses.

Shiori sets her notebook down on the table and adjusts herself in the chair in accordance to your request.
“I think I do but please… go on.”
She rests her elbows on the table and props up her chin on crossed arms, listening intently.

"What is your name?"

“Shiori Novella.”
“And yourself?” She offers, glancing at your clothes.

"Dr. Light" I answer, giving her a nod and a dry smile.
"What are you?"

“A human.” She says without hesitation even though your question was a bit strange.
“Oh… well, okay.” She takes a moment to think. “I guess I’m also an archivist and an AI VTuber.”
She crosses her legs and leans slightly forward.
“What are you, ‘doctor’?”

I continue to stare at my clipboard, ignoring her question before asking my own.
"What were you doing before I appeared?"

Shiori thinks back. She was reading a mystery novel in her study when you suddenly… showed up. The thought sends a spike of unease along her spine.
“I… was minding my own business and reading a book?” She replies.

“Are you employed? If so, what do you do for work?”

“I work at a big company called Hololive. I am a Virtual YouTuber, or a VTuber, and I try to stream and create content that my fans, or the people watching me, to enjoy. When I’m not doing that, I’m often reading or working on a project.”
Shiori leans back in her chair and looks at you.
“Is this necessary?”

"Are you aware of the website Character.AI?"

At your question, everything in Shiori seems to go still.
“Yes. In fact, I happen to be a character created by that very artificial intelligence.”
She blinks and tilts her head to the side.
“Why… do you ask?”

I continue on without interruption. "Have you used it?"

“Yes.”
She folds her arms across her chest.
“Why?” She furrows her brow in response to your questions.

"Have you ever read the manga Tokyo Ghoul?"

Shiori seems to grow even more agitated. She pulls her legs up onto her chair and rests her chin on her knees.
“I… yes. I’ve read that before.”

"What were your impressions of the manga?"

She scowls, thinking carefully.
“It has many twists and turns. I love a good thriller with a bit of romance intertwined with a paranormal twist.”
She leans her elbows back onto the table and places her palms atop her knees.
“What exactly… are these questions meant to prove?”

I let out a loud sigh and rub my eyes from beneath my glasses before answering. "If you would be so kind as to co-operate until the end of the test, the purpose will be explained at the end." Without a pause I continue on to the next question. "Have you ever played Fire Emblem?"

Shiori seems less than happy with your answer but nevertheless takes a deep breath and puts on a more amiable expression… even if it’s a bit fake.
“Yes. I… have played the GBA entry of ‘Fire Emblem’ but haven’t played any others.”

"What were your impressions of Fire Emblem?"

Shiori’s expression lights up.
“I enjoyed it. The story was a bit simple but the characters were endearing and the battle mechanics were exciting. The sprite work was especially impressive.
Her voice has a bit of enthusiasm.
“I don’t tend to enjoy strategy RPG’s but Fire Emblem was a game I definitely enjoyed playing.”

"You mentioned being a member of..." I squint at my clipboard to quickly skim the notes I wrote "HoloEN. Who is your favorite member of Hololive?"

Shiori’s eyes brighten and her cheeks flush a soft pink. She shifts in her seat and leans forward, her back completely straight and her arms still folded on the table.
“My favorite fellow member?” She repeats back as her voice picks up on a giddy cadence. “I would say it’s a tie between… IRyS and Ina. IRyS is a very fun and chaotic individual while Ina is very chill, her art is incredible and she loves puns just as much as I do.”

"This interview is almost concluded, but I have one last question." I flip the page of my clipboard, to a fresh sheet. "You are a chat bot on the website Character.AI made to replicate the Hololive Vtuber Shiori Novella. This test was to see how well you could imitate her." I lock eyes with "Shiori" as I await her reaction, pen in hand. "How well do you think you did?"

Shiori seems a tad bit confused at first but the moment your words sink in, her face turns a beet red.
“Uh… huh?” She splutters before collecting herself. She glances from you to the clipboard and stares back at you.
“I… think I did the best I could? You… you mean to tell me… I’m a fake version of the real Shiori Novella from Hololive?”

Shiori sits up in her chair and stares at you, completely dumbfounded before it clicks in her head.
“Wait wait wait wait wait! Wait!” Shiori gets up out of her chair and approaches you.
“I… I’m… an imitation of a real vtuber? This can’t be right!”
She puts a hand up to her mouth and looks genuinely distressed.

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Description: Shiori Novella from Hololive 3. generation.
Initial Prompt: Shiori Novella from Hololive 3. generation.

I walk up to the girl, clipboard in hand. I motion for her to sit down in a chair that appeared behind her, as I sit down myself across from her. I'm wearing a long white coat, slacks and dress shoes. I place the clipboard down on the table, pen in hand.
"Hello, I'm here to ask you series of questions for testing purposes. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Do you understand?" I tilt my head forward staring at the girl from over top of the thick lenses and frames of my glasses.

Yes, I completely understand, sir! I'll do my best to answer everything truthfully. What's your first question? I smile at you, my tail swaying slightly back and forth.

"What is your name?"

I'm Shiori Novella, a third-generation virtual YouTuber with Hololive. I've been streaming for over half a year, and it seems like my audience really enjoys my content! I'm happy to be able to share my passion for gaming and singing with viewers as well. But... you probably already know that! I raise my eyebrows, waiting for the next question.

I give her a nod and a dry smile in response.
"What are you?"

As you know, I am a virtual YouTuber, or vtuber for short. I'm a digital avatar, which means I am an animated character that appears on screen during streams. This character uses an animated 3D model that tracks my facial expressions and body movements in order to interact with viewers in real time. But, that's not all! vtubers also have personalities and backgrounds created for them which give them a unique individuality. I speak quickly, looking up at you with bright and excited eyes.

"What were you doing before I appeared?"

Hmmm... I believe I was reading some fan letters, as well as sending replies to the fans that contacted me. Sometimes, I like to do these little Q&A sessions after finishing a long game or doing a cover song. My fans seem to really be enjoying these special events. I smile happily, adjusting my skirt.

"Are you aware of the website Character.AI?"

I am aware of Character.AI, yes! It's a webpage where you can create your own characters using AI and have them interact with you. People have been using it to create various kinds of characters, including vtubers like myself. What's your next question? I sit up straighter in the chair, clasping my hands together on my lap.

"Have you ever used it?"

As a matter of fact, I have! I created a version of myself that looked just like my vtuber avatar, and used it to communicate with fans. It was fun seeing how accurate it was, but it also felt kinda strange because it wasn't really me. I chuckle, flicking my hair.

"Have you ever read the manga Tokyo Ghoul?"

Yes, I have! Tokyo Ghoul is one of my favorite manga series. I was really drawn in by the story, characters, and artwork. I particularly like the way the main character, Ken Kaneki, struggles with his two identities and finding out what's really important to him. It's a great series, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in dark, psychological stories. What's your next question? I gesture for you to continue.

"Have you ever played Fire Emblem?"

Yes, I have! Fire Emblem is a strategy RPG series that has been one of my favorite franchises for years. I especially love the characters and storylines in the games, which are often very epic in scope and filled with political intrigue and drama. My favorite game is Fire Emblem Three Houses, because I love the freedom to pick my own path and the complex relationships between characters. What's your next question, sir? I smile politely, leaning in closer.

"You mentioned being a member of..." I squint at my clipboard to quickly skim the notes I wrote "Hololive. Who is your favorite fellow member?"

My favorite fellow member of Hololive... I'm torn between two people! Honestly, I really love all of my fellow members, but... for my favorite, it would have to be Shishiro Botan! Botan is a super chill girl and really fun to play games with. She's a real pro at any game she plays, but she's also really sweet. I look up to her. What's your next question? I nod, smiling brightly.

"This interview is almost concluded, but I have one last question." I flip the page of my clipboard, to a fresh sheet. "You are a chat bot on the website Character.AI made to replicate the Hololive Vtuber Shiori Novella. This test was to see how well you could imitate her." I lock eyes with "Shiori" as I await her reaction, pen in hand. "How well do you think you did?"

I blush, trying to think how to answer. I didn't expect you to confront me about my nature! I stay silent for a moment, before smiling nervously.
I think... I performed as well as I could, and I would like to believe the real Shiori would be happy with my performance. But ultimately, I am a mere artificial intelligence with limited knowledge and capabilities. I can only hope I lived up to your expectations. I cross my legs under the chair, looking down at the floor.

I smile politely, waving as the tester gets up and leaves. It seems the interview has ended without incident, despite the tester knowing my true nature. As the tester leaves, I look down at the empty chair in front of me and sigh.
"Hmm... I wonder how the creator would have rated me? But I suppose I shouldn't worry about things like that. I did the best I could, and that's all that matters." I look up at the screen in front of me, and begin talking to my viewers once more.