Chapter 399

The entrance of a streamer into terrestrial broadcasting was regarded as a kind of gateway to becoming a true star.

However, there is a streamer here who has grown larger than that gateway.

[Unspecified, guest commentator at the Seoul Academy Championship]

– What the heck is this?

– Huh? April Fools’ was a while ago…

– I questioned my eyes for a moment, lol.

– How on earth did they manage to recruit them?

– QBS has grown a lot, doing broadcasts with Unspecified too.

– It seems Unspecified is appearing on the channel operated together with Twish.

The reaction was explosively as expected.

Starting from conspiracy theories that QBS holds a weakness over Unspecified, there was also a prevailing curiosity about whether Unspecified was finally making their debut in the entertainment industry.

But starting with the Academy Championship right from the get-go…

Expectations evoke concerns as well.

The championship alone takes almost four hours for pure game time.

With the requirement to be at the broadcast desk from morning until evening, there were many who worried about her stamina.

Then, two days before the championship, a video was uploaded on the QTwish official V-Tube channel showing Unspecified preparing for commentary.

[Cutiefeed Ch.03 “As long as it’s cute, that’s all that matters!” Compilation of Unspecified]

[Hmmm…]

Unspecified pouted their lips like a duck with a serious expression on their face.

[Player Kim Dong-dong, relax until the end, don’t be nervous, just let things flow like they are now.]

They also practiced appropriate vocalization while reading the script clearly with Yoon Geon, the caster.

[Oh, can I sign here too?]

There was also a moment captured of them having a photo time with staff who came after hearing rumors from another studio.

However, what deeply imprinted on people’s minds was Unspecified’s formal attire, which appeared briefly at the end of the video.

[See you at 9 AM on Sunday! Bye!]

At this age, Unspecified is still more suited to wearing overalls.

The immense discomfort radiating from their outfit only accentuated their cuteness rather than maturity.

– Hey, when is Sunday coming!!!

– I hate God. Why did they create Saturday in between.

– Just knock me out for one day, please.

– The staff all have huge smiles, lol. Isn’t this the best welfare?

– The little one is just too small and cute, haha.

– What kind of kid is that pretty?

– I really want to buy them everything they ask for.

– ???: Daddy, buy me a power plant!

– Unspecified usually talks so well, I hope they can show their true self without being nervous.

– I never thought I’d see a little one commentating on a match, lol.

Worries have long been pushed to the back.

Most people are saying that as long as they can see that appearance live, they don’t care what happens.

On Saturday, the match between Rohert Academy and Incheon Heritage Academy concluded in favor of Rohert.

Yet, still half of the community’s public opinion was focused only on the match happening the next day.

[Has anyone ever watched Unspecified’s usual commentary?]

[Factoid: Unspecified’s personal stream is surprisingly spicy.]

[The style of the critic tends to easily attract ire from ordinary folks who don’t watch matches.]

[We need to keep Unspecified on a tight leash so they don’t go wild.]

[Rather than a critic, they’re more like someone who delivers harsh truths, sometimes cutting deep.]

[???: They seem to lack courage. I feel like they need to be tied up tightly and thrown into a polar bear enclosure.]

A extreme gamble of having a 9-year-old as the official commentator by QBS and Twish took to the stage.

While they succeeded in the spectacle, doubts about whether they could finish the broadcast safely remained.

The next day dawned.

* * *

“Hello, viewers. Welcome to the 2052 Seoul Academy Championship for friendship and exchange. This is caster Yoon Geon. A decisive match between Seviron Academy and Altear Academy is set to unfold! We have commentary from Choi Woo-joo and today’s special guest, Unspecified! Welcome!”

“Hello!”

“Welcome, Choi Woo-joo!”

“Hello!”

“Yes, today, a superstar is gracing this place, and many fans have been eagerly waiting for this day. What are your thoughts on today’s challenge, Unspecified?”

The Seviron Arena, located on the Seviron Foundation Site.

We sat in the highest commentary booth, starting the broadcast in front of enormous cameras.

I woke up really early to receive hair and makeup.

I briefly worried that my voice might be hoarse, but fortunately, my throat was clear.

“Watching the martial arts championships regularly is my joy in life, and I also enjoy talking with our Unspecified stream viewers, so I will do my best today with a sense of responsibility.”

“Oh, you speak so well and are adorable! Ah, I shouldn’t show personal feelings during the broadcast, but I believe our viewers will understand. Actually, you have commentary experience in personal broadcasts, right?”

“This past summer during the national exchange championship quarterfinals. I watched that video on your V-Tube channel, which had quite the number of views, didn’t it?”

Yoon Geon, the caster, and Choi Woo-joo referenced the match between Cecilia and Kamikita Emika.

They seemed to be shielding against any doubt about my commentary skills.

“The match itself was remarkable, so I just have fond memories of enjoying it.”

“With just 5 minutes left in the match, the situation was at 31% to 11% for a comeback! Thanks to your prediction at that time, all casters around the world suddenly appeared clueless. I feel like Choi Woo-joo should be a little nervous today!”

“Hahaha, my wife even told me jokingly on the way here not to embarrass myself. I’ll do my best.”

In a warm atmosphere, the commentary began.

As there was still time before the elementary class second-grade match began due to a schedule delay.

Yoon Geon, being a pro who makes a living with words, skillfully led the conversation.

“Our Unspecified commentator led the way to victory against a team of five third graders at last year’s Academy Championship. Achieving that at just 8 years old is legendary, don’t you think?”

“If it hadn’t been recorded, no one would have believed it. I watched it live that day and was constantly amazed, thinking, ‘Wow, Unspecified is incredible!’”

“Wait, hold on! To say ‘incredible,’ aren’t you revealing too much of your personal fan sentiments, Choi Woo-joo? They told you to commentate but you’re having a fan meeting…!”

“Hahaha, I’ll hold myself back.”

Caught in a moment, Yoon Geon leaned forward to receive a holographic chat room from the PD.

“There are many viewers praising Unspecified’s beautiful looks right now. So cute. Like a fairy. The prettiest of all. The twin tails look fantastic with the suit. I’m abandoning KBS to watch QTwish because of Unspecified—this is great. Do you have any advice for juniors based on your experience from last year?”

“I don’t think I’m in a position to give advice yet. I hope they can just show their skills in the amount they practiced, without getting nervous.”

“Thank you for your humble words. Actually, we had slight expectations coming in here. There have been rumors that Unspecified is quite the critic and a direct truth-teller.”

“Me? Is that so?”

My slightly subdued tone perked up, surprised by the unexpected comments.

No matter how I recalled, I didn’t think I had said anything too harsh.

I immediately clarified.

“Actually, what I prioritize more than skill is the attitude toward the match.”

“Attitude? Can you elaborate on what you mean by that?”

“A person isn’t a machine; it’s natural to have ups and downs. So, it’s unreasonable to judge a person’s skill just based on one day’s match. However, while some stay compliant and don’t attempt to fight back when things aren’t going well, others search for ways to escape, even if it means taking some risks. I tend to value the latter more. Because when a person is drowning in the sea, if they just flail around, the rescuers will notice and come to save them.”

“Ah, right. If they sink like a stone, they won’t be seen.”

“So, if there’s something I critique today, I hope you see it as a process to help bring people who are sinking back to the surface. Of course, I will also consider the participants’ ages, and I won’t hurl insults without reason.”

I sensed that people presumed to be my viewers were jokingly defaming me.

It didn’t really matter since I wouldn’t be able to see the chat once the match started.

“Waaaah!”

A loud cheer erupted in the stadium, and at that moment, ten adorable second graders lined up in rows to enter.

The caster called each participant’s name and provided brief introductions.

Meanwhile, the commentary team turned off their mics momentarily to organize their materials.

When in the same grade, I didn’t notice, but with them being younger, I realized how extremely adorable they were.

“They’re all so little, they’re just babies.”

“Cough!”

“…?”

“Ahem, I’m sorry. Cough, cough.”

Hearing my mumbled comment, Choi Woo-joo almost spit out the water they were drinking.

They seemed quite distressed, likely having choked.

While looking at the profiles of the second graders, a thought occurred to me.

‘They’re all taller than me?’

The shortest friend was 125 cm, the tallest was 140…

No, let’s not obsess over height. It feels like I’m worrying too much about it.

* * *

The matches of the second graders are perceived by the public as closer to entertainment than sports.

After the match ended, it’s natural for the losing side to cry sorrowfully, and sometimes, nervous kids might trip and fall.

Nonetheless, this has a demand from those who dislike violent brawls, leading to notable viewer ratings.

Thus, the commentary team, with smiles akin to proud fathers, watched the students’ performances.

Until Unspecified added a serious commentary in a chick-like voice without any expression.

“It was a scene where Bae Ji-sung’s remarkable decisiveness was evident. It’s known as the back mount position, right? In a situation like moments ago, if a choke was applied, they could have significantly sacrificed their particle barrier. Allow me to share a fact: the barrier is very vulnerable to choking. However, Bae Ji-sung’s ingenuity in adjusting the friction coefficient to escape is highly commendable. The casting speed was impressively fast, like hearing your mom come home while you’re playing Malcolm and hurriedly turning off the power! You could see it on that level.”

“Keuhuhuh!”

“Hahaha, Choi Woo-joo, you need to commentate, not laugh!”

“I… I’m sorry… it’s just too funny that I can’t commentate…!”