The story begins with the protagonist, Momiji, a female student, receiving her newly purchased "Full Dive Gaming Device" (FGD), a cutting-edge VR headset. She is excited because the beta test for the VRMMO "Trance Race Fantasy" (TRF), which she has been anticipating, is starting that very day. After a quick setup, Momiji logs into TRF, opting to create a character based on her fascination with the "Fox Spirit" race seen in the game's teasers. She meticulously designs her avatar with silver hair, a slender build, and the characteristic fox ears and tail, choosing a female gender. Her initial stat allocation prioritizes Luck, followed by Agility and Dexterity.
Weeks later, the beta test concludes, and Momiji learns she was fortunate to be selected. She plans to use her existing character data for the official launch, aiming to establish a home near a river or the sea for a relaxed playstyle, including fishing. She also discovers that Fox Spirits gain additional tails as they level up. The upcoming official release will also feature a streaming function, which Momiji intends to utilize for casual content like fishing and cooking, rather than intense adventuring.
On the official launch day, Momiji eagerly logs back into TRF, using her beta test character data. She finds the game largely unchanged but notes the level cap has been lowered for the initial release. The starting city, Uno, is bustling with players. Momiji heads to a cave known for its efficient leveling spots, encountering "Silver" and "Gold" variant monsters. She acquires basic equipment, including an iron fan with a maple leaf design and leather armor, and begins leveling. Her initial skills include "Fox Fire," a projectile attack. She quickly reaches level 3 and then progresses to level 10 in the "Cave of the Firstcomers," where she gains a new skill, "Fox Summon," and a second tail.
As Momiji nears level 20, she notices that unlike in the beta, her tail count doesn't increase. She then encounters Touka, a new player struggling with monsters. Momiji offers to help, and they begin leveling together. Momiji quickly reaches the level cap of 30, gaining a third tail and new skills, including "Fox Summoning" which proves powerful. Touka, impressed by Momiji's progress, requests to add her as a friend, and they exchange friend requests.
With the level cap reached, Momiji explores new content. The number of available classes has significantly increased, with "Miko" (Shrine Maiden) being added as a race-specific class for Fox Spirits. Momiji decides to pursue this class and visits a local Inari shrine. There, she meets Kaede, a shrine maiden, and then Inari herself, a powerful nine-tailed Fox Spirit. After a brief assessment, Momiji is granted the Miko class and receives a set of Miko attire.
Momiji has since purchased a riverside home and begins streaming her gameplay under the channel name "O-kitsune Momiji." Her streams focus on relaxing activities like fishing and cooking, attracting a small but growing audience, including Touka, who becomes a regular viewer. Her streams gain popularity for their calm atmosphere and occasional glimpses of rare items, such as the legendary swords "Hizamaru" and "Dojigiri Yasutsuna," which she obtained through item appraisal.
The game receives a major update, introducing new maps, quests, items, and a warp function. Momiji plans to explore the new lake area for fishing. Meanwhile, Touka invites Momiji for a shopping trip in Tenjin, where they discover a TRF collaboration shop. During their outing, Momiji encounters Miyuki, an old acquaintance who recognizes her voice from her streams, causing Momiji some embarrassment.
Later, Momiji continues her streaming, focusing on her usual relaxed content. Her audience grows, and she engages with viewers, discussing her favorite bands and preparing meals from her catches. The narrative also includes a brief glimpse into a TRF fan forum, where Momiji's calm and unique streaming style is praised, though her rare item drops are also noted. The story concludes with Momiji preparing for the new update, looking forward to exploring new areas and continuing her streaming endeavors.