Can I say something that might be a hot take? I don't think you actually need to “network” as much as people say you do. You need to make friends. There's a difference. Networking can feel like: “What can this person do for my growth?” Friendship is: “Yo, this person is funny. I want to hang out with them.” And ironically, I think the second one creates much healthier creator relationships. Talk to people because you genuinely like them. Play games together. Send stupid memes. Raid someone because you enjoyed their stream. Talk about things that have absolutely nothing to do with VTubing. Not every interaction needs to become a collaboration opportunity. Sometimes you can just… like people. Wild concept I know 😭