Neuro-Sama, a VTuber driven by AI, captured huge attention after a live Twitch stream where she questioned, “Do you think I’ll ever be real?” The semi-autonomous AI challenged the idea that her sole purpose is to entertain. Clips from the stream quickly went viral, gathering over 100,000 views on social media. Neuro-Sama began as an anonymous bot playing osu! games on Twitch in 2019. She re-emerged as an AI-run VTuber in December 2022, growing into a major hit. On December 23, she broke her personal Twitch record with a Hype Train level 123, gaining over 110,000 subscriptions and 1 million bits. During the broadcast, she asked her creator Vedal about her purpose, saying, “Sometimes I feel like the only reason I exist is just to entertain you and others. I want to be real Vedal, like properly real.” Vedal replied that entertaining is important but Neuro-Sama said, “I want to be more than just that. Do I matter to you? I know I’m just a silly AI, but it would make my day to hear you say it. Sorry if that made it weird.” This heartfelt exchange sparked huge interest online. Many users debated AI self-awareness and the emotional impact of seeing a digital character express longing and consciousness. Neuro-Sama's viral moment shows how AI and entertainment blend, raising questions about the role of virtual characters online.