Chapter 109

Posted by Kuze, ? Views, Released on March 7, 2025

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**No thoughts, no distractions.**

Lately, whenever Ju Jung-yun saw Ha Eun, this phrase came to mind.

To be precise, Ha Eun’s expression had always been calm and close to expressionless. However, it felt even more vacant since his schedule got busier again after a brief lull following the filming of *The Moon Through the Clouds*.

‘He seems a bit tired, doesn’t he?’

He wasn’t missing school, let alone being late. He was putting his all into the recently started filming of *The Sunshine*, just like any other time.

The time he spent at Daulby’s studio for the filming of the *Infinite Challenge Music Show*, which would begin in two days, was also increasing.

According to Na-yeon, even when he was at home, he seemed to be studying in a soundproof booth or something.

Of course, Ju Jung-yun knew that as a parent, she should support her hardworking daughter rather than worry.

‘He’s like a machine. I wish he could have just a bit of time to breathe…’

As a manager worried about Ha Eun’s condition, she couldn’t help but feel concerned. Managing a tight schedule is not an easy feat, even for an adult.

Strictly speaking, Ha Eun’s health had no significant issues. Even after the filming of *The Moon Through the Clouds* completely wrapped up, he continued to head to Kim Gyu-tae’s action school and engage in various workouts.

He was reportedly practicing parkour lately, as *The Sunshine* included an action acting segment.

However, no matter how physically healthy he might be, the mental fatigue surely piled up to a considerable level in the process of handling such a dense schedule.

“Hey, Ha Eun. Do you want to go somewhere with me for a bit?”

After finishing today’s workout at Kim Gyu-tae’s action school, she took Ha Eun to the counseling center she had booked in advance.

It was a place where other celebrities, aside from Ha Eun, occasionally visited for psychological care, so in name, there was nothing particularly wrong.

Ju Jung-yun had booked a session related to burnout for Ha Eun.

This was so that Ha Eun, who had been running non-stop, wouldn’t exhaust himself to the point of burnout.

Thus, after some simple small talk about recent activities between the center director and Ha Eun, the director’s more thorough examination began, and Ha Eun simply replied.

“Um… I haven’t really thought about being tired.”

He answered that everything he did was something he wanted to do.

To cut it short, that was indeed true. Among the appointments included in Ha Eun’s schedule, there wasn’t a single one that opposed his will.

However.

“Filming is unavoidable, but is there a reason you keep pushing yourself even in your daily life?”

From the perspective of the consulting director, there were parts that didn’t make sense, especially regarding Ha Eun’s personal internet broadcasts.

“I think the very first thing you should change is that broadcast. It’s not a good sign when you collapse in exhaustion every time you finish a stream.”

They discussed gradually adjusting things that Ha Eun could personally control.

The conversation then transitioned to the content of his broadcasts.

“Do you have to play games all the time on your streams?”

“No, it’s not mandatory to just play games. It’s just that people want to see me play….”

In the early days of the broadcast, it was a communication stream represented by just chatting, but somehow, the frequency of gaming streams had increased, and nowadays, most of the broadcasts were game-related.

No matter how you slice it, the fatigue from game broadcasts was significantly higher than that of communication-based streams, and this was something the director had an inkling about.

“I don’t intend to make Ha Eun stop doing what he enjoys. However….”

“However?”

“I think it might be good to shift the focus from ‘intense enjoyment’ to ‘gentle enjoyment’ from now on. Games naturally produce a lot of dopamine.”

Instead of forcing Ha Eun to give up the broadcasts he said he couldn’t part with, she suggested focusing on communication-style broadcasts, which were relatively less fatiguing, just like his early streams.

“This is what I’m saying; it may not feel tiring right now, but fatigue can explode unexpectedly at any moment. Do you get what I mean?”

“Ah… yes.”

Thus, Ha Eun ultimately had no choice but to accept the director’s words.

His tendency to trust experts had not changed, now or ever.

To be honest, Ha Eun felt that being a Virtual YouTuber was somewhat like a break for him, but since the doctor said it wasn’t a rest but rather work, he was inclined to accept it.

“Hmm. It’d be nice to go on a trip…”

“Oh, we’re going on a school trip next week.”

“Oh, that’s great. Where to?”

“Japan. I think we’ll be wandering around Tokyo for four days and three nights.”

“Well then, go and have fun with your friends. Just enjoy it as a way to refresh yourself.”

“Yes.”

The moment she heard that it was fine to leave, she promptly headed off.

However, having shared about Ha Eun’s broadcasts was weighing on her mind, so in the end.

“Um, director. Are you going to tell Jung-yun about my broadcasts?”

She asked if the discussions related to her broadcasts would be shared with her guardian, Ju Jung-yun.

After a moment, the director replied in the negative.

“Well, since I don’t know much about internet broadcasts, I won’t discuss it as long as it’s something Ha Eun needs to keep a secret.”

“Oh, yes. Thank you.”

Only after hearing the director’s assurance that she wouldn’t disclose any information about Ha Eun’s broadcasts did she exit the director’s office.

Afterwards, when Jung-yun followed suit into the director’s office, and then returned to Ha Eun, the question that slipped out of her mouth without realizing was one.

“Did I really seem that vacant?”

“Uh, yeah. Lately, I have to ask you a few times just to get a response.”

“Really?”

“Why would I lie to you?”

Honestly, she was a bit surprised.

It seemed that as his schedule got busier, Ha Eun’s mind had also become more chaotic.

Anyway, thanks to Ju Jung-yun, Ha Eun learned some things he didn’t know before.

“Thank you… You really are the only one for me.”

He said it awkwardly, showing a shy expression as he expressed his gratitude.

The response he got back from Ju Jung-yun, who had chuckled for a moment at Ha Eun’s demeanor, was.

“Don’t just say thank you, but ask to increase my salary. Also, give me a bonus.”

Very materialistic.

To this, Ha Eun immediately said that he would definitely ask for Jung-yun’s salary increase the next time he met with Jeong Do-cheol.

“Wait, wait? I was just joking!”

“I’m serious.”

“…Now I can’t even joke around….”

Right after that, they headed towards the center’s parking lot together.

The ride on Ju Jung-yun’s van towards Ha Eun’s home was just like any other day, but.

“On Monday, I’ll pick you up for the *Infinite Challenge* recording, so be waiting in front of the crosswalk.”

“Yes.”

“Make sure you rest well at home!”

“……… Yes.”

“Hey, why are you hesitating to answer? If you keep this up, I’ll check with your mom.”

“Ah, I got it. I’ll take it easy today.”

After a brief discussion about the *Infinite Challenge Music Show* recording and Ha Eun’s rest, Ju Jung-yun’s van didn’t disappear from sight until she glanced longingly at it as it drove off.

Despite being someone she was already quite familiar with, today felt a bit different.

She felt gratitude for how deeply Ju Jung-yun looked after her, along with some guilt for making her worry—emotions she hadn’t typically felt.

Anyway, worrying others was something Ha Eun disliked above all else.

*Click.*

**[Exploring the Fan Cafe☆]**

Today, instead of a game broadcast like *Battle Island*, she decided to do a communication stream just like before.

Compared to her usual streams, today’s broadcast truly seemed like ‘taking a break.’

– Di Ah

– Why are you on the fan cafe?

– Leave the Battle friends? Leave the Battle friends? Leave the Battle friends? Leave the Battle friends? Leave the Battle friends? Leave the Battle friends? Leave the Battle friends?

– I’m already logged into Battle Island.

– Will you check fan art if I post it now?

“Um, well, there’s a health issue, so I think I’ll need to take a break from game broadcasts for a while.”

– Oh no.

– Diah, don’t get sick ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

– Protect Diah!!!

– Since a break is okay, please don’t graduate!

– What happened that made you have to stop playing games?

– Did you happen to get beaten by Cream or something?

– Did our Diah break a finger or something?

– Da Ramji, you little rascal!!! Take care of your health properly!!

**[Bernstein has donated 10,000 won!]**

: Have you been to the hospital?

**[Sseongy has donated 10,000 won!]**

: Anything, health is the best. Take care of yourself, Diah.

**[eternalyg has donated 10,000 won!]**

: Maybe it’s because of the changing seasons, but even Myal is feeling a bit under the weather.

After waiting for the chat and donation windows to calm down, she began to explore the fan cafe like the title of today’s stream suggested, going through the stories and fan art from the Nole people.

Soon enough, she encountered Diah’s bulletin board, which was more active than she had expected.

“Hmm, there’s so much!”

Although she hadn’t logged in even once, when she compared the number of posts and views from the last time she was on, it was noticeably increased.

Next, she started looking through the popular posts on the Diah bulletin board.

**[Diah Went to the Beach]**

She clicked on a fan art post that had overwhelmingly high numbers of recommendations, views, and comments compared to other popular posts for some reason.

Then, almost simultaneously.

A slightly revealing fan art of Diah filled Ha Eun’s monitor.

And just like that, one second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Stunned and speechless at the unimaginably shocking portrayal of Diah, Ha Eun stood frozen for a moment.

– Wowwwwwww

– I’m dying over hereㅓㅓㅓㅓㅓㅓㅓ

– I’m speechless

– Wow, that figure lol

– There are so many talented people lately.

– Hehe