Chapter 174

After getting into the driver’s seat.

Just as I was about to start the engine and set off.

“What? That person over there, wasn’t he the driver?”

“Yeah. Gye Se-hoon is driving himself.”

“Guess he was just a manager.”

The voices of people reached us through the slightly open window.

What kind of relationship do Guburi and I have?

It’s been a recurring topic since earlier.

‘I tried not to care… but hearing it over and over is really annoying.’

Maybe it’s because Guburi dresses a bit shabbily.

It seems like no one thinks we’re a couple.

Of course, it’s true that she’s not my girlfriend…

But seeing how people judge Guburi based on her appearance and subtly dismiss her, it’s making me a bit uncomfortable.

Guburi also seems really deflated after hearing what people are saying.

So I rolled down the window and said,

“Everyone. You’ve been curious since earlier, but the person next to me is my girlfriend.”

This was simply to boost Guburi’s spirits.

The people who heard me froze in shock, as if they’d been turned to stone, their mouths tightly shut.

They seemed really shocked.

【Yoho】─????? Girlfriend? Are you crazy?

【Meng Yao】─What kind of nonsense are you spouting now?

【Min Ji】─ㅇㄴㅇㄻㄴㅇㄹ????

【Reverse Rape Mania】─Really? Since when have you been dating??? This is the first I’m hearing of it?????

【Drifting AI】─Guburi, prepare to die.

【Qkrnfl892】─Damn. I need to find some sunny land.

【Big Girl】─If you’re going to bury someone, damp land is better.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─LOL, come on, it’s obvious he’s just trying to boost Guburi’s spirits.

【Jujijoa】─Anyone taking this seriously must have something wrong with their brain.

【Maehwa Tree】─Guys, let’s think about this logically.

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wow! So many people are getting excited over nothing!

【Handsome Licker】─Even Drifting is shocked. *lick*.

The people staring at us in shock.

Leaving them behind, I rolled up the window and stepped on the gas, leaving the mart parking lot.

And then.

Guburi, sitting in the passenger seat, fidgeted with her fingers and asked,

“…Se-hoon. So does that mean today is our first day?”

“Don’t be ridiculous, you idiot.”

I answered firmly.

【Handsome Licker】─LOL!! *lick*!!

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─First day, my ass. LOL.

【Maehwa Tree】─Sigh. Idiot.

【Min Ji】─Sigh.

【Yoho】─That’s a relief.

Anyway.

The Christmas shopping was successfully completed without any incidents.

***

Some time passed after the shopping day.

Before I knew it, Christmas Eve had arrived, the day to meet up with the viewers.

‘Finally, today’s the day.’

A little past noon.

After finishing my workout and shower, I stopped by the kitchen first.

In the kitchen, Guburi and Balloon Gum were busy preparing food.

“Balloon Assistant. Pass me that…”

“That? What’s that?”

“You know, that thing…”

“Maid?”

“No, the salt…!”

“Ah, salt! Got it!”

Seeing the two shorties like this.

It kind of felt like watching kids playing house.

‘They’re doing well.’

After confirming that the cooking was going smoothly.

I moved to the living room, opened the balcony, and stepped out into the yard.

By the way, we decided to have the party in the yard today.

After eating all the food Guburi made, we planned to grill some meat.

［Jingle bells~ Jingle bells~］

［Wow! The maid is really excited!］

“Maid! The decoration over there fell!”

In the yard, the maid, Min Neong, and the Defense Team were decorating the Christmas tree.

The Defense Team had come early in the morning because they were bored.

［Wow! We’re going to decorate every tree!］

［Just the nearby ones will do!］

‘This side is also preparing without any issues…’

I walked a bit further into the yard and headed towards the front gate.

The gate was already wide open.

And in front of the gate.

Reubangyi and Kyu Mi-ho were stationed, ready to greet the guests.

It was a role that wasn’t really necessary.

But since everyone else was working since morning, and these two were just lazing around, I forced them to stand by the gate.

［When a guest arrives, first ask for their nickname, Reubang.］

“Kyu? Nickname?”

［Humans without broadcast nicknames are not guests, Reubangbang.］

“Kyuuu! What should I do if a human without a nickname comes?”

［Just bite them, Reubang.］

“If I bite them, the human will be in a lot of pain, is that okay?”

［That’s why you bite them. Bite as much as you want, Reubang.］

“Kyuuuuu!!!! I’ll bite them all!!!”

They didn’t seem to have any issues either.

Ah, and.

The broadcast was also on today.

Of course, most of the regular viewers hadn’t joined yet.

Since they were on their way to my house.

Instead, some familiar non-regular viewers had joined the broadcast.

【Cheerful Hyeon Ji】─Why wasn’t I invited? ㅠㅠ

【Cat-eared Woman】─I couldn’t come because Ri Hwa told me not to follow. ㅜ

【Semen Thief】─Wow. A meetup? Sounds fun!

【Team Leader Park】─Hello.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─There are a lot of newbies today. Gotta set some discipline. LOL.

【Drifting AI】─I’ll say it. Finish cooking first.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─If you’re not helping, shut up.

Today’s viewers: six.

All of them are viewers who know about yokai.

Because they witnessed the maid being exposed on the broadcast in real-time.

Drifting said he deliberately filtered the viewers.

“By the way, Drifting. When are you coming?”

【Drifting AI】─I’ll say it. I’ll be leaving soon.

【Cat-eared Woman】─How is a digital lifeform going to come? ㄷㄷ

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─I’m gonna beat that guy up when he comes. LOL.

“Guess he’s coming.”

Drifting also clearly expressed his intention to attend.

He’s been sitting in the chat since morning, so I was worried he might not come, but it’s a relief.

I’ve been curious about what he looks like in real life.

“Don’t come too late. Reubangyi has a big appetite, so she might eat all the food.”

【Drifting AI】─I’ll answer. I’ve always wanted to try Guburi’s cooking, so I’ll make sure to arrive on time.

【Cat-eared Woman】─So digital lifeforms can eat real food too.

【Semen Thief】─Digital lifeforms are amazing!

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Drifting. You’re not getting anything. LOL.

“Alright. Anyway, I should go help with the party prep…”

Just as I was about to turn away from the gate.

“Kyu! Someone’s here!!!”

［A car has arrived, Reubang!!!］

The loud voices of Kyu Mi-ho and Reubangyi rang out.

It seemed one of the viewers had arrived at our house.

I turned back to look at the gate.

In front of the gate.

A black luxury sedan was parked.

‘Who is it? The car looks pretty expensive… Is it Yoho or Min Ji?’

While I was thinking that.

The driver and passenger doors opened.

Two sturdy women in black suits quickly got out of the car.

“You, get the wheelchair out of the trunk!”

“Yes, understood!”

One of them went to the back seat and politely opened the door, while the other opened the trunk and took out a wheelchair, placing it on the ground.

“Thank you.”

A woman in a pink suit, who looked glamorous, got out of the back seat, expressing her gratitude.

And on the other side, a woman in a white dress was getting into the wheelchair with the help of the woman in the black suit.

Both of them had familiar faces.

No, more like faces that stuck in my memory.

Back when we did a drinking broadcast early on.

We had a video call with these viewers once.

“Take care! Chairman!”

“Take care, friend!”

The women in black suits bowed deeply and then got back into the car, leaving without hesitation.

The women left behind glared at each other with displeased looks and started talking.

“Didn’t you pack the prosthetic legs under the wheelchair? Walk a bit yourself.”

“Walking is annoying. Just push me.”

“You don’t seem to care that I’m annoyed.”

“That’s not my problem.”

“And can’t you move the wheelchair yourself?”

“I can’t right now. My arms hurt.”

“You don’t have any limbs that work, huh?”

“At least my face isn’t messed up like yours.”

After bickering for a while.

The woman in the pink suit sighed deeply and started pushing the wheelchair towards the gate.

At that moment.

Kyu Mi-ho raised her tail sharply and barked fiercely.

“Stop, stop! If you move, I’ll bite! Nickname!!!”

［Say your nickname, Reubang!!!］

The women looked at each other in confusion.

Then they looked at Kyu Mi-ho and answered.

“…Nickname? It’s Yoho.”

“I-I’m Gu Min-ji.”

The woman in the pink suit was Yoho.

The woman in the white dress in the wheelchair was Min Ji.

Kyu Mi-ho heard their nicknames.

She looked at the list for a moment and tilted her head.

“Yoho… Yoho is on the list… Kyu? Min Ji is on the list, but Gu Min-ji isn’t…?”

［Just bite them, Reubang.］

“Kyu!!!”

As soon as Reubangyi’s command was given.

Kyu Mi-ho jumped from her spot and lunged at Min Ji.

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