Kouichi

Kouichi (光一/Guāng yī) is a Chinese male Virtual UP (bilibili content creator) affiliated with VirtuaReal, under VirtuaReal Project, as part of its second generation alongside Nanami and Ichigo.

Kouichi's full name is "中单光一" where "中单" (solo middle) refers to his best position in Dota 2.

Introduction

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Profile
"Live and let dota."

- Kouichi


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Background
On 19 April 2019, VirtuaReal announced the opening of initial auditions accompanied by an image of several future Livers' silhouettes, including Kouichi's. The audition period lasted until 24 April 2019.

On 11 June 2019, VirtuaReal announced their second generation of Virtual Livers, including Kouichi, in an article accompanied by their designs and profiles.

On 15 June 2019, Kouichi published his first video, a self-introduction.

On 17 June 2019, Kouichi's Weibo account was created.

On 19 June, Kouichi was the second member of the second wave to debut on stream.

2020
On 22 March, Kouichi revealed his white overcoat outfit and his 2.0 brushup.

On 25 August, Kouichi's 2020 Qixi festival voice pack went up for sale, lasting until 8 September.

On 24 December, Kouichi's 2020 Christmas voice pack went up for sale, lasting until 7 January 2021.

2021
On 14 March, Kouichi's 2021 White Day voice pack went up for sale, lasting until 27 March.

On 24 December, Kouichi's 2021 X'mas voice pack went up for sale, lasting until 7 January 2022.

2022
On 22 April, Kouichi's 2020 White Day voice pack went up for resale, lasting until 6 May.

On 30 April, Kouichi revealed his 3.0 brushup.

Events

 * On 2 January 2021, Kouichi appeared and performed in VirtuaReal's first 3D mixup event called 1st VirtuaReal Music MIX UP!!. The event was held in the previous Shanghai West Culture and Art Center (now relocated to the West Bund Artistic Center).

Relationships

 * 「二期生」("Second Generation") - Kouichi, Nanami and Ichigo. These three debuted together as VirtuaReal's second wave.
 * 「光一果」("Kouichigo") - Kouichi and Ichigo
 * "Hexagram" - Kouichi, Yagi (formerly), Tabibito, Samael, Chaos, Isabella and Tanoshiba
 * A six person musical unit within VirtuaReal.
 * Debuted as a unit with their original song "Secret".

Fans

 * Kouichi's fan medal tag is "中单".

Identity

 * Color: #ABA79D
 * Species: Human
 * Place of origin: Jiangxi, China
 * Special skill (as on vrp.live): Familiar with internet ecology
 * Kouichi's name means "light one". He is always referred to by his Chinese name, Guangyi, by other VirtuaReal members.
 * Kouichi shares the same character designer with Shellin Burgundy of the main NIJISANJI branch as well as Inugami Korone and Civia of Hololive.
 * He has referred to Shellin as his younger brother.
 * Unlike the other earlier VirtuaReal members, Kouichi speaks next to no Japanese.

Likes and dislikes

 * Likes: Order, Dota 2, reading, playing go, electronic and digital products
 * He can nearly always be found playing Dota 2 on stream.
 * Dislikes: Juventus F.C.

The Zipper Incident Saga

 * 2021 Instalment (As recounted by Roi and Aza on stream): After the 1st VirtuaReal Music MIXUP!!, the performing livers left through the emergency exit stairway. Roi was walking at the front. When he looked back, he noticed Kouichi’s zipper was down. The reason for this may have been a combination of the trousers being old, having moved around a lot and the livers having to change quickly. Roi zipped it up for him, which was witnessed by a very shocked Aza, who had been rubbing Kouichi's belly a moment earlier.
 * 2022 Instalment (As recounted by Roi and Mayumi on stream): After the Zipper Incident from last year became a popular VR meme, Kouichi was determined to prevent the same thing repeating at the 2nd VirtuaReal Music MIXUP!! by wearing a pair of sturdy trousers. In trying to break the ice at dinner, Roi jokingly began to ask Kouichi about his zipper, but caught sight of Kouichi's unzipped trousers before he finished speaking. Afraid to put Kouichi on the spot, Roi stopped himself and instead pointed it out to Aza next to him. As Aza didn't notice, Roi went and zipped it up. Aza then pulled it back down, then Roi zipped it up, then Aza pulled it down. This repeated and was witnessed by Mayumi from across the table, who looked like she didn't feel too good. However, she was drinking soup and even though she was looking, she had been spacing out.

Miscellaneous

 * Kouichi's favourite and most respected senpai in NIJISANJI is Shizuka Rin.
 * Kouichi is very active on his Weibo account. He posts his thoughts frequently and sometimes he will go on and post the food he eats in a day.

Media

 * Kouichi's corporate profile on the official VirtuaReal website
 * Kouichi's corporate profile on the official NIJISANJI website
 * 中单光一的个人空间 - bilibili channel
 * 中单光一的直播间 - bilibili live room
 * @中单光一 - Weibo account

Unofficial

 * 光一的滑板公园 (Kouichi's skate park) - bilibili channel for 二次创作 (derivative works)