Chapter 29

I checked the viewer list.

Excluding Guburi, there were nine people.

Among them, I planned to choose the next person to call.

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“You had fun teasing Guburi, right? Now it’s your turn.”

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【Yoho】—Huh?!

【Handsome Licker】—*Lick*.

【Balloon Gum Collector】—Wakya-pya!

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“Don’t try to avoid this.”

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【Qkrnfl892】—How did you know I was avoiding it?

【Se-hoon Defense Team】—He must have clairvoyance or something.

【Handsome Licker】—Lol, pretending to see.

【Min Ji】—I’m in a bit of a tough spot right now…

【Jujijoa】—Me too.

【Big Girl】—Are you planning to call everyone?

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“Calling everyone is too much hassle. I’ll just pick three from here.”

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First, I decided to exclude Handsome Licker.

I already know their face, so there’s no need for a video call.

But Palkgui isn’t excluded.

I didn’t get a good look at their face last time.

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“…Come to think of it, Maehwa Tree is offline, right? I’ll exclude them too.”

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Maehwa Tree was also excluded.

That narrowed the candidates down to seven.

I asked the viewers:

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“Anyone volunteering to take the call?”

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The chat was silent.

No one stepped forward.

It seemed like video calls were too much pressure.

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“You guys only go quiet at times like this.”

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I have no intention of switching to a regular call.

I’m more interested in seeing their faces than hearing their first love stories.

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“Then I’ll just pick at random?”

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I didn’t have anyone specific in mind.

So I decided to use a fair method.

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“As I said earlier, I’ll pick three. Starting now, first come, first served…”

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I trailed off slightly.

As if there was more to say.

The viewers didn’t even wait for me to finish and started spamming the chat.

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【Yoho】—Yes!

【Min Ji】—1254125!

【Handsome Licker】—Me!

【Qkrnfl892】—Bdjbn!

【Se-hoon Defense Team】—1!

【Big Girl】—Jjj!

【Jujijoa】—Me!

【Balloon Gum Collector】—Wakya-pya!

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That Balloon Gum kid was still finishing their sentences even in this situation.

What a dedicated concept.

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【Jujijoa】—Ah.

【Qkrnfl892】—Lol, too slow.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】—Phew. Barely made it.

【Yoho】—1st place. ^^

【Min Ji】—Haha, 2nd place!

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【Big Girl】—Ah… I was doing something else and got late. T_T My job doesn’t allow me to show my face, so video calls are tough.

【Yoho】—Stop making excuses. Haha.

【Min Ji】—You won’t be on the broadcast anyway. Haha.

【Handsome Licker】—Lol, *lick*.

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The viewers’ emotions were mixed.

With that, the three people to call were decided.

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“Congratulations. Yoho, Min Ji, and Palkgui, send me your phone numbers via DM.”

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I delegated Min Ji and Palkgui to the manager.

Regular viewers can’t send DMs.

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【Yoho】—Huh?

【Min Ji】—?? I’m 2nd place?

【Qkrnfl892】—??? What are you talking about? Why do we have to send it?

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1st, 2nd, and 4th place expressed confusion.

They didn’t seem to understand the situation.

Should’ve listened to the end before acting.

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“I said first come, first served.”

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【Qkrnfl892】—Wait, you meant the first three to chat would get the call?

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“You got it.”

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【Qkrnfl892】—WTF, you should’ve said that earlier!

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“I was about to, but you guys didn’t listen and just started chatting. Don’t you know you should listen to the end in Korean?”

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【Qkrnfl892】—You’re insane. But looking at the chat, I’m 4th place? Handsome Licker is 3rd. I got confused for a second.

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“Handsome Licker is an exception. I don’t really want to call them.”

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【Handsome Licker】—??? Why…

【Qkrnfl892】—Am I better? Then I agree.

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Palkgui didn’t argue further.

The problem was the other two.

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【Min Ji】—I’m not wearing makeup right now. T_T

【Jujijoa】—Lol, serves you right.

【Big Girl】—Lol.

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【Se-hoon Defense Team】—As expected, staying in the middle is the best.

【Balloon Gum Collector】—Wakya-pya! Those two who were hesitating are so annoying, this is satisfying!

【Yoho】—Isn’t this a bit forced…?

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“Forced? Do you really not want to talk to me that much?”

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【Yoho】—No! I want to talk, but video calls are a bit stressful.

【Min Ji】—I’m not wearing makeup either. T_T

【Qkrnfl892】—I don’t really care either way.

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“Alright then, just Palkgui send the number. The rest, I’ll kick.”

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【Yoho】—No no no, I’ll send it!

【Min Ji】—I just sent it!

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“Should’ve done that earlier.”

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And so, I secured three numbers.

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***

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【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Seal released! F*cking sluts lol, let’s hear what your voices sound like, you b*tches.

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Guburi’s chat restriction was lifted.

As expected, they’re as bold as ever in the chat.

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【Handsome Licker】—Loser, hi.

【Jujijoa】—The cutie’s back.

【Balloon Gum Collector】—Wakya-pya. The internet bully is here!

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Shut up. I’ll beat you up before you know it. Lol.

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By the way, I haven’t started the video calls yet.

Min Ji said she’s putting on makeup, Yoho said she’s washing up, and Palkgui is currently on duty, so she’s gathering the soldiers to finish the roll call before coming back.

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【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Yoho’s washing up? That b*tch didn’t even wash herself but gave me crap.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】—Lol, true.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Gyesekkihoon. Why are you giving them special treatment? You didn’t even give me time to prepare, you f*cker?

【Handsome Licker】—Lol, *lick*.

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I ignored Guburi’s chat.

It wasn’t worth responding to.

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【Jujijoa】—Guburi, stop acting tough. Lol.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Fight me.

【Jujijoa】—Lol, so cute.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Shut your mouth, you b*tch.

【Balloon Gum Collector】—Wakya-pya. You’re really strong in the chat!

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—*Middle finger*.

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I was just enjoying the scene while chewing on some snacks when…

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【Qkrnfl892】—I’m back.

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Palkgui finished the roll call and returned.

Did they do it quickly?

It didn’t take as long as I thought.

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“You’re back? Should I call you first?”

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【Qkrnfl892】—Yeah.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—F*cking soldier b*tch.

【Qkrnfl892】—Guburi, chill.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Enjoy.

【Handsome Licker】—Lol, “enjoy”? Are you a boomer?

【Big Girl】—?? Does saying that make you a boomer?

【Balloon Gum Collector】—Wakya-pya! No one says that these days!

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—KIN.

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I entered Palkgui’s number and made the call.

Of course, it was a video call.

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***

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Palkgui answered the call.

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[Hi.]

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On the screen, a woman in military uniform with short hair waved her hand.

Her rank was Sergeant.

I could tell from the insignia on her collar.

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“Wow. You’re prettier than I thought.”

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[I know.]

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I was a bit surprised.

I didn’t expect her to be this beautiful.

If she hadn’t been wearing a helmet last time, she would’ve left a lasting impression.

But I decided to take back the compliment.

Her reaction was too smug.

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“Idiot. I was just being polite, but you’re smirking and saying ‘I know.’ Did it really make you that happy?”

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[F*cker.]

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“Anyway, tell me about your first love…”

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[Oh. Who is it? Did the platoon leader get a boyfriend?]

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Suddenly, another soldier barged in.

From the insignia on their chest, they were a Corporal.

The Corporal smugly leaned into the frame.

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[Hello! I’m Woo Myeongja! Are you Sergeant Park Gyuri’s boyfriend?]

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[Ah! Get lost, you crazy b*tch.]

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Palkgui quickly flipped the phone.

The screen went black.

But the audio was still coming through.

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[Ah. Why are you hiding it? I didn’t even get a good look… Can’t you introduce me too?]

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[Stop talking nonsense and go to the guard post. Hey, Milk Cow! Take your squad leader away!]

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[Private Cha Yoori! Did I hear that wrong?]

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[Take your squad leader away.]

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[Ah…! Understood!]

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[What do you mean ‘understood,’ you f*cking b*tch?]

[Woo Myeongja, stop bullying Milk Cow. I’ll really send you to the brig.]

[Yes, yes. Understood.]

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There was a bit of chaos.

And not long after, Palkgui picked up the phone again and showed her face.

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[Ah, sorry. That kid’s a bit clueless… I just sent them on duty, so it’s fine now.]

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“…Palkgui. Did you, as a Sergeant, get pushed around by a Private?”

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[Wh-what do you mean ‘pushed around’? I’m just being nice and letting it slide.]

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【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Lol, did you get eaten?

【Handsome Licker】—That’s not what ‘eaten’ means. Guburi, you must not have served. *Lick*.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—I know what it means, you f*cking b*tch. And I’m a Special Warrior. -_-

【Handsome Licker】—Lol, cute. *Kiss kiss*.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Shut up, you twisted moral teacher.

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【Balloon Gum Collector】—Wakya-pya. What moral teacher?

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】—Handsome Licker is the moral teacher.

【Balloon Gum Collector】—That guy?

【Jujijoa】—That’s a moral teacher? Lol.

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【Big Girl】—I must’ve misunderstood the meaning of morality all this time.

【Handsome Licker】—Lol, *lick*.

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[Wow. That guy’s a moral teacher? The world’s really going downhill.]

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“You being a Sergeant is also a sign of the times, you crazy b*tch. Anyway, let’s get to your first love story.”

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[Um…]

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“Stop with the ‘um.’ You have 10 seconds. Start now.”

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[W-wait a second.]

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Palkgui looked around.

After checking her surroundings, she leaned close to the phone and whispered.

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[About my first love…]

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Palkgui paused for a moment, then smirked slightly and continued.

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[It’s you, Gye Se-hoon. Hehe.]

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“……”

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[Why so quiet? Honey, did I make your heart skip?]

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“…You’re done for today.”

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[Huh?]

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I ended the call.

『‘Qkrnfl892’ has been kicked.』

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And I kicked them.

I’ll unblock them tomorrow.

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“Next.”

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Now only Min Ji and Yoho are left.

I was about to ask if they were ready when…

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『‘Meldom Maniac’ has entered the room.』

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A new viewer entered the room.

They’re fast.

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【Meldom Maniac】—Hi hi!

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But the nickname felt familiar somehow.

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