I am Smart

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The interview had been progressing smoothly without any problems, thanks to Moon Si-hyun’s good responses.

…However, Kant’s question and then Moon Si-hyun’s sudden gesture.

The commentators tried hard to overlook it quietly, but… of course, unsavory chats burst out uncontrollably.

The person managing the chat, who had been managing it almost as if burying their head in the screen, now lay back in their chair, staring blankly at the chaotic chat window.

Even the commentators, after watching such a disaster for a moment, finally regained their composure.

“Si-hyun, wait!! Wait!!”

“Uh, um?”

“Just a moment!!”

Following the caster, the commentator shouted urgently.

[…Huh?]

Then, Moon Si-hyun, who had been demonstrating diligently, stopped her actions and looked at them.

“Uh, that! Please stop for a moment.”

[The gesture? The demonstration?]

“The gesture!”

[…Ah, did the time run out?]

“No! We still have time. But it! That’s…”

“…”

The caster’s mouth had come to a sudden halt as they were about to explain the reason.

There was no way an official broadcaster could express such subjects or nuances.

The commentator next to Kant looked at him.

The viewers were likely thinking the same.

In a fluster, the caster regretted drawing too much attention to themselves.

‘…I should have just let it flow naturally.’

At this point, it was a bit of an awkward situation to stammer through.

“…”

So, the caster and commentator shot very intense looks at Moon Si-hyun, who could see them both.

…Just figure it out.

Please, let it pass naturally.

Humans, being social creatures, tend to reflect on their actions just from the gaze of others.

And to be honest, this is common sense among adults, regardless of gender.

Moon Si-hyun would understand everything and be capable of anything at her age.

So, she would soon realize precisely what her actions were openly suggesting.

…That’s what the commentators thought.

…But.

Moon Si-hyun slightly tilted her head.

Even if her expression was invisible, her gestures spoke volumes about her feelings.

[…]

It seemed she didn’t understand the commentators’ signals.

“…?”

Her unexpectedly different reaction caused the commentators’ brains to momentarily freeze.

All of this happened in just a few seconds.

Thus, an average of what truly felt like a brief, yet long silence enveloped the commentary broadcast.

During that time, Moon Si-hyun gazed at the imaginary handle she was still holding.

[…] […]

Maybe to grasp the caster’s intention, she suddenly repeated the action she had been performing several more times.

―――

Kya

Uhhh

Hahahahaha

I didn’t see it, but thanks for doing it again ㅇㅇ

Legendary, lol

Seriously, someone needs to stop, dammit

―――

The previously paused chat spammed up again.

The subject remained oblivious, while the viewers were thoroughly entertained.

“…Ohhhh!!”

“Si-hyun, stop!!”

“Heh…”

The heavily burdened presenter was feeling like they were at death’s door.

For a moment, that farce continued.

Then, Moon Si-hyun suddenly stopped as if she had seen letters in thin air and froze while staring into space.

[…]

And then, she stayed that way.

…In that state, she finally said,

[…I’m sorry.]

She bowed her head deeply.

With Moon Si-hyun’s apology, the situation momentarily came to an end.

And after the fiery chat period passed, the interview somehow continued.

“Now, really the last question. I’m curious about Si-hyun…”

As the atmosphere heading toward the end of the interview loomed.

[No.]

Moon Si-hyun’s firm voice was heard.

[I didn’t pick a swordsman to look down on performances or Jo Dae-woo. It’s hard to explain, but it looked like a good angle to bring the swordsman. It’d be tough to afford that kind of leisure against Jo Dae-woo… He’s incredibly skilled, after all.]

“I see.”

―――

Respect for Jo Dae-woo ㄷㄷㄷㄷ

So it wasn’t about disparaging juniors after all

―――

[…So, you could say this is also a brain function, like my previous answer to the last question.]

“…No, that previous one… Alright, I understand. Thank you for your insights.”

―――

Giving up, hahahahaha

Yes, this is correct ㅇㅇ

This person’s great, but when that brain function comes up, they lose their cool

Hahaha

???: You shouldn’t argue with fools.

Wow, only someone with this level of intelligence could get to the top of Solo Queue…

―――

“With that, I will conclude the interview with Moon Si-hyun. Thank you for your hard work.”

[Thank you.]

Moon Si-hyun’s polite greeting.

Soon after, the exit sound from the call room was heard.

For a moment, silence lingered.

“Heh… Oh man, I’m a bit tired.”

“Hehe…”

The commentator chuckled nervously.

The caster responded with an appropriate laugh while pulling out a handkerchief to wipe their forehead.

The caster hadn’t grasped at all why Moon Si-hyun’s demeanor contrasted so much with her fandom’s tendencies.

However, after today’s events, they kind of understood why so many strange people were drawn to her…

“…Huh.”

To some extent, they felt like they grasped it.

The galleries that were bustling with game content until just a moment ago.

Now, it began to be flooded with interview content.

―――

Hako Virtual Minor Gallery

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– Moon Si-hyun… Experienced demonstration.clip

(Moon Si-hyun’s swordsman combat lecture clip)

– Ah, what the hell

– What kind of situation is this… It’s hard to keep up with the gallery when she’s around

B: You’re seeing it right ㅇㅇ

B: She’s holding that long and thick thing with both hands and pounding it, ㅇㅇ

– That person probably doesn’t even realize how excited they are

– The expressions of the commentators during this moment were hilarious ㅋㅋㅋ

– This is an experienced professional

– How big does her boyfriend have to be for her to hold it with both hands?

B: Apparently, if someone’s tall, they’re not satisfied with something smaller.

– Is this maiden behavior or unmaiden behavior? You idiots, unicorns?

B: Maiden’s rights degree holder) The act of swinging it when claiming to show how to beat a swordsman is unmaidenly. Not understanding why the commentator said not to do it and repeating it once more is maidenly.

B: Hahahahahahahaha

B: Ugh;

B: This isn’t easy…

B: That crazy person

– I should probably keep to myself about the auto-replay settings for this video on DC.

B: Thanks

B: Oh

B: Great friend…

– Seriously, you wouldn’t do this if you knew? To catch some controversy?

B: That sly submerged name clearly aims for Moon Si-hyun…

B: What kind of insane person would do that to the screen in a game? That’s real

– Thanks for the source, Si-hyun, I filled up ten minutes now

B: Link

B: Please share, please

– Breast morphing is fcking ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

B: For real, every time she shakes them, they shake too

– Seriously, it was so cool when she faced Jo Dae-woo, but now it suddenly looks sultry…

―――

– If you know how to appreciate, thumbs up

(Moon Si-hyun demonstrating swordsman combat again – GIF)

That girl who’s crazy about bear dolls

Was given such a subtle yet enticing avatar

(Moon Si-hyun’s virtual model creator’s photo)

– Huge thumbs up ㅋㅋ

– For real, a major appreciation for the GOAT

– Hahahahaha

– I don’t know who it is, but I love them, really

– That virtual model isn’t overtly revealing, but it’s incredibly subtly stimulating

B: It’s not revealing at all, but the material is so thin and clingy.

B: If you think about how it resembles Moon Si-hyun in body shape, it’s super stimulating

– Huge thumbs up ㅋㅋㅋ

– Damn, if they hadn’t added that virtual model as a bonus, we would have only been able to see the shit version of the two-footed teddy bear

B: Thinking about it this way makes me genuinely dizzy…

B: Today again, something about daily bread…

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– Change of sentiment in Jo Dae-woo’s chat…

When he was raging against the trend and got crushed

―――

Just give it up, lol

Lock

Me

Don’t mess with the trend, you fcking fool

Me

Me

Now that you’re an adult, you should learn some discernment

Can’t say anything harsh towards this person, huh?

No way

This fool is legendary for not rebroadcasting out of embarrassment, hahaha

Lock

Get some shit thrown at you, okay? ㅋㅋ

All of this is your karma ㅇㅇ

―――

While being mercilessly targeted by those chaotic fans
The moment just after that incident.

―――

Breaking News) Moon Si-hyun had a major show on the live broadcast, hahaha Breaking News) Moon Si-hyun had a major show on the live broadcast, hahaha Breaking News) Moon Si-hyun had a major show on the live broadcast, hahaha Breaking News) Moon Si-hyun had a major show on the live broadcast, hahaha

No

Why are you flooding the chat, dammit

Don’t bait controversy

These fools, what are they doing not watching the live broadcast?

Ah, does causing controversy mean you’ll die?

It’s not controversy, it’s real, you idiots ㅋㅋ

Aren’t these fools not watching the gallery relays?

―――

A few seconds later

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Hey, it’s real?

Live broadcast, g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g

????

How can you not watch this? You’re fools ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Wow, damn ㅋㅋ

―――

Later, when Jo Dae-woo belatedly rebroadcasted,

The numbers of those chaotic fans significantly decreased

– Is that you again…?
B: Just falling into the abyss, GOAT

– Wow, Moon Si-hyun wiping out thousands with that show…

B: Huh

B: What?

– Controversy extinguished with an even larger controversy, lol

– Jo Dae-woo didn’t perform well in the first set and started with nonsensical talk in the second set, but honestly, he did well in the second set

B: I agree

B: He was merely an ordinary player in front of Moon Si-hyun…

– Jo Dae-woo, you should at least buy her chicken or something.

*

[Still, Team KILLTHAT. It’s not over yet. There’s still a chance! It’s a very attractive team, so I hope you prepare well for the next match. Good job!]

“Thank you.”

Jo Dae-woo nodded his head slightly and then left the call room.

Soon, the streaming screen in front of the lounge that had been broadcasting the program flickered off.

[The interview has ended.]

[You may now leave the lounge. Thank you for your hard work.]

The message from the staff appeared in the top left corner.

The lounge was quiet.

Jo Dae-woo subtly turned his head to the right. There was the chat from his live broadcast.

His chat was still covering the situation from a few minutes ago.

“…”

Jo Dae-woo’s eyes slightly sank.

[Jo Dae-woo-nim.]

“Oh.”

Jo Dae-woo flinched and turned around, his shoulders shrugging.

A little below his gaze was a bear doll avatar.

It was Moon Si-hyun.

For a moment, silence enveloped them.

“…You didn’t leave yet?”

[…]

“No, I wanted to talk a bit before leaving.”

Feeling a bit awkward, perhaps she was concerned about something, but she continued speaking.

“…”

Leaving Jo Dae-woo sitting in silence, Moon Si-hyun shared various encouraging words with him.

And lastly,

[I really hope to see you at the top.]

With a sincerely friendly voice that couldn’t possibly be considered superficial.

Moon Si-hyun exited the call room.

Despite a slightly strange incident during the interview…

The serious moments she had shown.

“…”

Jo Dae-woo briefly reflected upon those thoughts as he pondered himself.

…Perhaps what was truly twisted was…

―――

KILLTHAT’s call room

―――

-♩♪

[[…]]

As soon as Jo Dae-woo entered the call room, a tense silence greeted him.

Jo Dae-woo briefly looked at the ceiling.

Then, he bit his lip.

“…Hey, Taeyun.”

He opened his mouth.

The voice calling Trend’s real name was a bit different from before.

After the interview ended, waiting for Jo Dae-woo, once they finished talking,

I opened Discord that I had been postponing.

“…”

―――

Bear Doll Family’s call room

―――

ㅇ Squirrel

ㅇ Satori

ㅇ Harris

―――

For some reason, looking at the call room with only three people in it, I let out a shallow sigh.

…I guess I should enter…

I quietly pressed the call room button while fanning my face to cool down the heat.

-♩♪

The entrance sound played.

[[…]]

…As expected, an awkward silence wrapped around me.

―――

What happened to all the guys?

Hahahahahahaha

It’s so quiet

The cactus went to wash his face, Sand-deng went to shower, and Sansu said he’d take the goldfish for a walk.

―――

I glanced at the chat to gauge the situation.

They had discreetly vacated the room for me.

…That was genuinely kind of them.

In my heart, I’d prefer the other three to also leave… No, I’d rather just leave myself and be alone, but…

Just like they’d waited to have a brief conversation for the sake of the disliked Jo Dae-woo.

It was simply courteous.

[[…]]

But still, it was a bit painful… that awkward silence lingered.

[Oh, you’re here? Si-hyun?]

[Thank you for your hard work, unnie. Hehe…]

She kindly spoke up, but…

“…Thank you.”

The innate awkwardness didn’t easily dissipate.

I wanted to bring up a topic quickly.

…But I couldn’t quite think of what to say. I felt a bit flustered.

[Unnie.]

At that moment, a cheerful voice rang out.

It was Harris.

As expected, she had good social skills, as the brightness of her voice indicated that she was trying to change the topic.

“Yeah?”

I replied quickly, glad that she spoke.

Immediately, a response was heard.

[Unnie, have you really never watched adult films?]