A unique love story has unfolded between two VTubers, VIL and Ava Lamp, who met online in 2021. At the time, VIL was running a small YouTube channel and stumbled upon Ava’s streams, which sparked his interest. He began following her and clipping her streams, eventually catching her attention. This led to an online friendship, with the two collaborating and talking more, until VIL decided to become a VTuber himself.
As their friendship grew, VIL developed romantic feelings for Ava, but she had initially made it clear that she was a lesbian and would not date another content creator. However, after attending TwitchCon 2023 together, their friendship took a turn, and Ava confessed her feelings to VIL in a note. They began a long-distance relationship, traveling to see each other every other month and streaming together.
After a year of long-distance, they decided to move in together, with Ava packing her life into a U-Haul and making the cross-country drive with VIL. By the time they attended TwitchCon 2025, they had decided to take their relationship to the next level. VIL planned a surprise proposal, enlisting the help of their friends and commissioning a piece of art featuring his VTuber persona proposing to Ava’s. On a balcony overlooking the ocean, VIL got down on one knee and asked Ava to marry him, and she said yes.
The couple’s love story is a testament to the power of online connections and the importance of being true to oneself. Ava appreciates VIL’s kind and emotional nature, while VIL admires Ava’s confidence and individuality. As they look to the future, they do not have wedding plans yet, but they are open to possibilities, including a potential sponsorship from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy. Their story highlights the evolving nature of relationships in the digital age and the impact of online communities on people’s lives.
