Chapter 85

The background of S#145 is the same location where Lee Hyun and Yeom Wol first met in S#1.

Lee Hyun and Yeom Wol’s outfits are also nearly identical to those in S#1.

However, unlike S#1, which had no romantic elements at all, S#145 is filled with emotions directed solely at each other from the very beginning to the end.

The strong romantic atmosphere that began with Yeom Wol’s unexpectedly proactive behavior contrasts sharply with the light mood of S#1, resulting in an emphasized emotional line.

Because the setting and outfits were the same as in S#1, the different gazes and expressions stood out even more.

What stood out particularly was Yeom Wol’s shifting demeanor.

“I knew it, but I didn’t think it would be to this extent…”

After showing unfamiliar sides one after another, Yeom Wol’s presence peaked with an enchanting smile directed at Lee Hyun, leaving him momentarily entranced.

It was only when Jin Kyu-seong’s “Okay” sign was heard that he finally managed to release a deep breath.

However, unlike Yu Sung-jae, who couldn’t easily shake off the lingering feelings from S#145,

“Don’t you monitor?”

“Uh… Ha Eun, you go ahead. I’ll join later.”

He clicked his tongue at Ha Eun, who instantly returned to her composed self, as if she had changed entirely from the captivating aura that had enveloped everything a moment ago.

Four months have already passed since the filming of [The Moon that Split the Clouds] began.

Even though it was now about time to get used to Ha Eun’s unique demeanor, her ability to control her emotions freely was something he still couldn’t adapt to.

Afterward, he silently observed Ha Eun as she moved further away,

and only after the lingering feelings that had completely captivated him subsided did he rise.

Eventually, he heard Jin Kyu-seong’s question about whether there were any parts he wanted to shoot again.

He slightly shook his head and responded that it was a satisfying shoot.

However,

“Sung-jae.”

“Yes?”

“There’s something on your right shoulder, it looks like a grasshopper.”

He realized something he didn’t want to know due to Jin Kyu-seong’s earlier head tilt for some reason.

His heart began to race, but for a different reason than during the S#145 shoot.

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The day after the tiny uninvited guest had almost made Yu Sung-jae faint,

“Cut! Thank you for your hard work!”

The ending scene was completed with Jin Kyu-seong’s satisfied “Okay” sign, set against a reddish sunset and a wide flower field.

Thus, all filming of [The Moon that Split the Clouds] finally ended.

Slowly, as the filming set began to tidy up, Ha Eun also headed to the dressing room to change back into her original clothes.

However, just as she usually intended to head home right away,

“No matter what, you can’t skip the wrap party for the last episode.”

Yu Sung-jae, appearing with familiar supporting actors, blocked her path.

As a result, Da-yeon, who had just come to meet Ha Eun, also ended up heading to a nearby barbecue restaurant with her.

Not long after, they encountered a unique sight where numerous actors involved in [The Moon that Split the Clouds] filled the seats of the barbecue restaurant.

This was the result of Yu Sung-jae, whose sociability was unmatched, reaching out after encountering Ha Eun.

To be honest, it wasn’t a particularly burdensome gathering.

It was only natural for Ha Eun, who was a legitimate lead in [The Moon that Split the Clouds] and had gained attention since the first episode aired, to participate in the party.

However, due to Ha Eun’s other schedule related to her Virtual YouTuber broadcast,

“Uh… I was planning to watch all the way to episode 9 before parting ways.”

“I’m sorry. I have a prior commitment that’s important.”

He had to leave during the wrap party without even managing to watch episode 9 alongside the various actors including Yu Sung-jae.

Unexpectedly, Da-yeon, sitting next to Ha Eun, also began to prepare to leave the barbecue restaurant.

“Huh? Why are you leaving?”

“The broadcast I showed you last time is starting soon.”

To be honest, he was taken aback.

Soon after, the link to Diah’s broadcast channel was sent to Ha Eun’s phone, and he felt a dizzying sensation as if his heart was dropping.

Still, what he eventually heard was,

“It’s fun, so if you can, make sure to watch.”

“Uh, okay. I’ll watch if I can…”

It was a very strange invitation for Ha Eun to watch her own broadcast.

In the end, he couldn’t even say a proper goodbye as he froze until Da-yeon left in Kim Jin-soo’s van.

Not long after, he got into the black van of Ju Jung-yun that arrived in front of Ha Eun’s house. Even when Ju Jung-yun began to shower Ha Eun with many questions about her intimate scenes previewed in episode 9,

“So, did you really kiss Yu Sung-jae?”

“…You’ll find out when you watch the original broadcast…”

Even after almost fleeing the car upon arriving in front of Ha Eun’s house, with Ju Jung-yun’s relentless questioning continuing,

‘…Should I just blacklist her?’

He seriously contemplated whether to add Da-yeon’s ID, ‘ekdus7’, to Diah’s blacklist.

He felt like he wouldn’t be able to broadcast properly if Da-yeon, who was the closest person among Ha Eun’s acquaintances, was watching her broadcast.

However, since he had been sticking close to Da-yeon since her 18th birthday,

‘She’s just an internet broadcaster… right? Why do you like her so much?’

‘She’s cute. She does her broadcast well. I think I’ve gotten quite attached to her.’

He learned that Diah was a significant presence for Da-yeon as well.

-Click.

[Battle Island☆ (First time playing)]

In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to add Da-yeon’s ID to the blacklist of Diah until the broadcast began.

– Diah

– Battle Island? Is this for real?

– Let’s go for a sniper~ Let’s go for a sniper~ Let’s go for a sniper~ Let’s go for a sniper~ Let’s go for a sniper~ Let’s go for a sniper~ Let’s go for a sniper~ Let’s go for a sniper~ Let’s go for a sniper~

– I guess we have to kidnap… right?

– Diah, new map, gogo gogo, there are polar bears there too.

[User 67889 donated 10,000 won!]

: Does this kid know what a supply drop is?

[User Kwon Jae-rul donated 10,000 won!]

: 50,000 won for the first chicken.

Today’s broadcast title and the game Diah will play is [Battle Island], an FPS battle royale game.

The broadcast chat and donation window were already buzzing due to the ease of “sniping the broadcaster” compared to other games.

Strictly speaking, this wasn’t Ha Eun’s first time playing [Battle Island].

However, it was Diah’s first time playing [Battle Island] today.

“So, where do we do the tutorial?”

For now, she tried to start the boring tutorial to maintain the RP of ‘a pure spirit that has just stepped into the human world.’

A few vibrations were heard shortly after.

– Vroom.

– Vroom.

‘…What is it?’

So, after turning off the microphone for a moment,

he unlocked his phone and accessed the chat room on Fantasia where the vibrations were coming from.

[Lee Yena (Yuna)] – (Screenshot of Lee Hyun & Yeom Wol’s kissing scene)

[Lee Yena (Yuna)] – This little rascal… already doing what even my sister couldn’t do…!!

[Park Mi-soo (Mile)] – Oh my!

[Park Mi-soo (Mile)] – Oh my gosh!

[Park Mi-soo (Mile)] – (Blushing lion emoticon)

[Kim Eun-hye (Ria)] – Our youngest is so pretty!!

[Jeong Maria (Cream)] – Ha Eun, are those real tears? Or artificial tears?

He faced the various embarrassing comments from the members watching episode 9 of [The Moon that Split the Clouds] in real time.

Almost simultaneously, the emoticons began flooding the chat.

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – (Kneeling and praying otter emoticon)

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – (Kneeling and praying otter emoticon)

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – (Kneeling and praying otter emoticon)

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – (Kneeling and praying otter emoticon)

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – (Kneeling and praying otter emoticon)

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – (Kneeling and praying otter emoticon)

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – Don’t post those screenshots, please.

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – Please.

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – I’m in the middle of a broadcast.

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – If you have any questions, please ask me after the broadcast is over.

His ears were already burning red.

His face was going pale by the second.

Yet,

– Vroom.

[Lee Yena (Yuna)] – (Screenshot of Lee Hyun & Yeom Wol’s kissing scene 2)

[Lee Yena (Yuna)] – (Screenshot of Lee Hyun & Yeom Wol’s kissing scene 3)

[Lee Yena (Yuna)] – Did their lips touch or not!! You can’t even tell!!!

[Lee Yena (Yuna)] – Did you or did you not do churu-rup with Yu Sung-jae!!

The reactions only intensified further, and ultimately,

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – Sung-jae’s lips didn’t have any tint on them.

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – We didn’t do any churu-rup.

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – It was just a strangely captured angle.

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – Is it okay now??

[Lee Ha-eun (Diah)] – (Zen otter emoticon)

She revealed the truth, recalling an embarrassing memory she would rather not think about.

Still, the calm that had already flown far away to Andromeda did not return until the moment she resumed her broadcast.

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