Chapter 51

A considerable amount of time had passed since I visited the Drifting Restaurant.

Two months.

No, it’s almost three months now.

And I was still steadily continuing my internet broadcasts.

Internet broadcasting had become a part of my life, after all.

So, I made sure to broadcast at least three times a week.

Of course, this week, due to unavoidable circumstances, I couldn’t turn it on even once.

‘I want to do a mountain climbing broadcast today.’

2nd floor, Main Bedroom.

I sat up in bed and turned my head toward the window.

Outside, the rain was falling steadily.

‘…It still hasn’t stopped.’

The filthy liquid falling from the sky was the main culprit behind my break from broadcasting.

I’m a broadcaster who mainly does outdoor streams, after all.

‘Should I just take the day off…?’

Yawning, I left the bedroom and headed to the Sub Bedroom.

A faint light was seeping out from the Sub Bedroom.

‘Is he broadcasting this early in the morning?’

I peeked through the crack in the door to check inside.

[The jungler isn’t coming! The jungle is an idiot! They’re so bad!]

In front of the computer.

A rough-mouthed teddy bear was angrily playing a game.

It was obvious he was live-streaming.

Whenever I take a break, the teddy bear always takes over with gaming streams.

‘He’s gotten pretty good with the mouse and keyboard.’

It was a huge improvement compared to before.

Watching the teddy bear skillfully move the mouse and tap the keyboard, I couldn’t help but smile proudly.

Ah, and of course, the camera wasn’t on.

The teddy bear wanted to hide the fact that he was a yokai.

But the mic was on.

His voice was a bit different from a human’s, but he brushed it off by saying he was using a voice changer.

‘His voice is a bit odd… but after a while, it sounds like an elementary school kid’s voice.’

Maehwa probably already figured it out.

But it seemed like she was pretending not to notice.

[If I get demoted, it’s the jungler’s fault! They’re trash! So bad!]

I slowly approached the teddy bear from behind.

Making just enough noise so as not to startle him.

Next to the game screen, the chat window was prominently displayed.

【Jujijoa】─Stop blaming others.

【Handsome Licker】─The maid is cute. *Lick*.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─You damn maid! Stop playing and bring Gye Se-hoon here!

【Yoho】─It’s the maid’s broadcast again today.

【Min Ji】─I rushed in… and it’s the maid gaming again…

【Maehwa Tree】─You wanna die? If you’re gonna broadcast, use your own account, not Se-hoon’s. I keep falling for it. ㅡㅡ

【Qkrnfl892】─What? The maid’s already in Master tier. LOL.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─For real, he’s a talent monster.

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wow! It feels like just yesterday we were duo-ing. So frustrating!

【Big Girl】─Gaming streams are surprisingly fun.

【MenAreJustDildos】─Wait. When is Gye Se-hoon coming back? I struggled to get in, and there’s some kid playing games?

[Huh? I’m not a kid!]

【MenAreJustDildos】─Your voice sounds exactly like a kid’s. Are you Gye Se-hoon’s nephew? Please get out and call Gye Se-hoon. Don’t annoy me.

[Ugh…! Balloon Gum Manager! Ban the dildo!]

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wow!!!

『‘MenAreJustDildos’ has been banned.』

The teddy bear, deeply engrossed in the game, didn’t notice me approaching.

I silently checked the viewer list from behind him.

‘Looks like Mania couldn’t make it today.’

Among the regular viewers.

Only Mania didn’t have a code now.

The teddy bear had secretly given the code to Balloon Gum Collector.

They had become quite close after playing games together often.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Is Gye Sekkihoon really dead? It’s been a week already, damn it!

【Yoho】─If you don’t broadcast today, I’m coming over.

【Qkrnfl892】─Don’t come over, you crazy woman.

[Gye Sekkihoon is sleeping! Don’t come! It’s my broadcast time now!]

“Ahem!”

I cleared my throat to announce my presence.

The teddy bear jumped in surprise and turned around.

[Huh? You’re up? G-good morning…!]

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Ohhh! Damn sexy!!!

【Qkrnfl892】─Oh. It’s Se-hoon’s voice!

【Maehwa Tree】─Finally, my ears are cleansed.

【Yoho】─I’ve been waiting. ㅜㅜ

【Handsome Licker】─*Lick*! *Lick*! Churrup!

【Min Ji】─Hello, Se-hoon-nim!!

I ignored the chat for now.

I pressed down hard on the teddy bear’s head and spoke.

“Maid. I told you not to call me Gye Sekkihoon.”

[G-Gyeongsaeng Guburi threatened me to call you that!]

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─When the hell did I do that, you bastard!

【Jujijoa】─Blaming others is his passive skill.

【Handsome Licker】─LOL. The maid is cute. *Lick*.

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wow! Gyeongsaeng Guburi totally made him do it!

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Stop lying, seriously.

“Anyway, I’ll be downstairs. When you’re done with the game, connect to my camera for the broadcast.”

[Got it!]

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Sex? You’re broadcasting today? Damn sexy!

【Yoho】─ㅜㅜ I’m so happy.

【Handsome Licker】─*Lick*!!!

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─Isn’t it raining there? Are you broadcasting from home instead of outside?

I removed my hand from the teddy bear’s head.

Then, I shifted my gaze to the chat and checked the Defense Team’s question.

“Yeah. I’m just going to sit on the terrace chair and do a simple talk stream. I’ve been on break for too long, so I’m bored.”

【Yoho】─Hehe. Sounds good!

【Min Ji】─Another phone date today? Hehe.

【Maehwa Tree】─Make yourself a cup of coffee too.

【Jujijoa】─A talk stream with the sound of rain is nice.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─LOL. Let’s see.

After that, I grabbed the camera and headed downstairs.

***

After pouring cola into a coffee cup.

I moved to the terrace on the side of the first floor, which had a roof.

‘Is this the first time I’ve been here?’

The table and chairs were covered in dust.

It was obvious they had been neglected for a long time.

‘Well, there wasn’t really a reason to come here…’

I wiped the dust off the chairs and table with a rag I had brought.

Then, I sat down and fixed the camera on the table.

Not long after, the broadcast connected.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Hey hey! Damn, it’s been a week since I’ve seen Gye Sekkihoon’s face!

【Handsome Licker】─Finally, I can lick his live-stream face. LOL. I’ve only been licking screenshots until now. ㅜㅜ

【Qkrnfl892】─You disgusting bastard.

【Big Girl】─He’s not really licking his phone screen, right?

【Jujijoa】─She’s still worse.

“Long time no see.”

After checking the chat, I waved at the camera.

【Yoho】─Hehe. Hello! *Lick*!

【Handsome Licker】─?

【Min Ji】─I really missed you. ㅠㅠ

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Min Ji, you type like a real lesbian. Damn it.

【Min Ji】─ㅠ

【Drifting AI】─I’m speaking. I’m reprimanding you for taking too long of a break.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─It was a bit long this time.

【Qkrnfl892】─You’ve taken a week off before too.

“But I did post a notice.”

【Jujijoa】─Did you post a notice?

【Maehwa Tree】─Yeah, you did.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─You bastard! You just posted <It’s raining LOL> and then went AFK. ㅡㅡ

【Qkrnfl892】─LOL. For real, I didn’t realize that was a break notice at first.

【Drifting AI】─I’m speaking. You’ve been neglecting your broadcasts lately.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─Exactly. You haven’t lost interest in broadcasting, have you?

【Yoho】─Oh no.

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wow.

【Maid】─Wow.

I shook my head lightly.

Living with the teddy bear had significantly reduced my feelings of loneliness, but that didn’t mean I had any thoughts of quitting broadcasting.

I never lost interest in the first place.

The reason I’ve been broadcasting less recently was simply because of the rain.

“Don’t worry. I’m not thinking of quitting anytime soon.”

【Qkrnfl892】─Anytime soon?

【Jujijoa】─What? What’s with the meaningful statement?

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─?? So you’re saying you’ll quit later? Damn sexy bastard?

“Of course, I’ll quit someday. I can’t broadcast until I’m old and dead.”

I answered realistically.

Unlike other broadcasters.

I’ll be with my viewers until I’m old and dead! I won’t even get married!

I didn’t want to spout such vulgar nonsense.

“But I definitely won’t quit before getting married, so don’t worry.”

I spoke honestly again.

Then, the chat exploded.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─?

【Qkrnfl892】─??

【Jujijoa】─Huh? Marriage?

【Handsome Licker】─*Lick*?

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─With me?

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wow?

【Maid】─Wow!

【Drifting AI】─I’m ? I’m, ?? I’m. ??? ERROR

【Maehwa Tree】─Who’s the woman, damn it.

【Min Ji】─This is such a sudden statement…

【Yoho】─Oh no. I’m not mentally prepared yet… But if the room master wants, I’ll start preparing now.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Yoho, shut up. Is this the time for jokes?

【Big Girl】─Marriage… Are you really going to…?

“Why are you all freaking out? Of course, I’ll get married. Do you want me to stay single forever?”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Yeah.

【Handsome Licker】─Just stay single.

【Yoho】─I’m calling my mom to get her permission right now. Hold on.

【Maehwa Tree】─No, who’s the woman? ㅡㅡ

【Min Ji】─You’re not secretly dating someone, are you…?”

I sighed.

I can’t say anything to these guys.

I tried to calm down and explain patiently.

“How many times do I have to say it? The only woman I know is Hyun-ji. And she’s just a friend I text occasionally.”

【Maehwa Tree】─Then who are you marrying?

“Maehwa, did a yokai eat your brain recently…? I’m not saying I’m marrying someone specific, just that I might get married someday. Why can’t you understand?”

【Maehwa Tree】─Ah.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Ah, got it. LOL.

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wow. Why are these guys so dramatic?

【Maid】─So dramatic!

Fortunately, the chat had calmed down a bit.

But the topic of marriage kept popping up.

【Min Ji】─But if you don’t know any women, how will you get married? Hehe.

【Handsome Licker】─Just don’t. *Lick*.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Yeah. Being single is better these days.

“I’ll meet someone someday.”

【Jujijoa】─Nope. Not happening. I’ll stop you.

“Don’t stop me, you crazy woman… And I’m not thinking about marriage until I stop swearing out of habit. So, let’s drop the marriage talk, you damn bastards.”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Huh? So you’re not getting married after all?

【Maehwa Tree】─Sigh.

【Handsome Licker】─What? So you’re a bachelor after all. *Lick*.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─LOL. Se-hoon, you don’t need to look far~ There are plenty of women here who understand your swearing. LOL.

“Sigh…”

I feel like I said something unnecessary.

I didn’t realize the viewers would be so sensitive about the topic of marriage.

In the end, to lighten the mood, I decided to make a light-hearted joke to cheer up the viewers.

“Fine. I’ll just find a marriage partner here.”

That statement was also a mistake.

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