I Have a Reason to Hate Streamers

Gawol is laughing.

She looks much weaker than in the game, making her appear even more pitiable.

A woman who seems like she could be seductive just by her delicate neckline giggles as if overwhelmed with happiness.

With her face revealed, Gawol looks dangerously alluring in many ways.

It’s primarily because her mischievous side is so pronounced, but professionals who’ve met her have different evaluations.

There’s something chilling about her presence.

Camelian, even when looking back, felt the dark and damp atmosphere embedded in every single sword.

So that woman must be Gawol.

At the same time, there’s a bit of relief.

So, you have shadows inside you too.

It’s not that you took our dreams lightly, there must’ve been some circumstances here.

That’s why a shiver ran through Shin Eun-chae as she glimpsed Gawol’s shadow – a hint of decadence flickering by.

– Hey, hey! Stop making sexual advances. Should I put my mask back on…?

– Game questions. What to do? To receive or not to receive?

– I won’t receive. Hm… if everyone behaves nicely, I might consider it?

– My tongue? Why do you want to see it…?

– Ah, that’s something my sister can’t do.

Stood there for a while watching Gawol’s stream.

It was different from Sulbbang’s streams.

If Gawol back then was dynamic and vibrant, the Gawol in reality seemed to carry a sense of gloom.

Stunningly beautiful yet so fragile that she might disappear with a tap.

Was that sense of yearning for something just my imagination?

Stuttering and fiddling with her fingers, she still shows fragments of the game Gawol.

Then, when she beams with a smile, Camelian found herself in a contradiction, stirred by both sadistic urges and protective instincts.

– Ugh… Sister, I’m sleepy. I think I drank too much.

– I’ll end the stream, so farewell…? Hmm. What should I say?

– Huu, that sounds good. Well, it’s a bit embarrassing.

– I love you. Please come visit again next time.

Camelian covered her mouth.

Hmph. Stopping a mouth that seemed about to spill something – she did something unexpected.

“Donbaek has donated 500,000 won.”

“I’m a fan. Sweet dreams.”

With strength in her right hand grasping the spear.

Her whole body felt like it was overflowing with vitality.

The jealousy that had been negative transformed into some driving force, pulsating as if going wild.

Thus, the white-clothed warrior took several more steps.

The strategy that had paused now resumed.

“Warning. This entity ‘Father’ is responsible for guarding this cradle.”

“Please step back. Further approach will force us to use lethal suppression.”

An emotionless voice echoed, one she had only seen in videos before.

*

[Author: Kyocha]

[Title: I won’t take this lightly.]

I think I’ve spent quite a long time with Gawol.

So I wanted to let it slide, but this time, she crossed the line.

…

Until our guild disappears, Gawol is permanently a target for execution.

I know Gawol is skilled, but she has been too arrogant.

I’ll show you the power of our group.

[Comments]

– I’ll wrap the noose around your neck~

– Jjokbap, hi there.

– Smooth bald.

– Oh, leaf. The hair stuck to my bald head. When the last strand falls, I die too.

– Wow, damn, that’s a chill vibe.

[Author: ㅇㅇ(510.117)]

[Title: Kyocha, I have a favor to ask.]

(Attached photo: Han Da-eun lifting her armpit.gif)

(Attached photo: Han Da-eun taking off her mask.gif)

Just apologize to Gawol, saying you made a mistake.

I can suck your toes instead.

Please, I’m begging you.

[Comments]

– I want to join too.

└ Right foot, let’s go. I’ll handle the left foot.

└ Confirmed.

– Can I get a queue number?

*

When I woke up, I was staring at an unfamiliar ceiling.

The time was just over two in the morning.

Did I really fall asleep in someone’s studio?

Is it because I monopolized the only sofa?

Elderin was sleeping hunched over at the desk inside the studio.

Now it would be a bit rude to wake her up, and there’s no transport option for me to leave quietly.

So ultimately, I just buried my head into the pillow.

Before I dozed off from drinking, I recalled what I had done.

“Ugh, ah… Ahh, hic.”

Breathe tight, face burning, pounding softly.

I banged my forehead into the pillow until I started to feel suffocated, then lifted my head.

Breath came back quickly, but the red face would not return easily.

Should I die?

Dying seems better.

What’s the point of living with such humiliation?

If only I could forget.

But it wasn’t like everything was blank – I vividly remembered what I had done.

Even the feelings behind those actions.

‘I got too excited again…’

No matter how much I thought, I was too weak to compliments.

No matter what I did, people lifted me up, and I got too intoxicated by that atmosphere.

My brain melted down amid alcohol and flattery.

No. There’s still hope left.

If my mind wasn’t fully intact, my memories might not be either, right?

Yeah. I was, in fact, pushed out from Elderin’s stream.

I couldn’t muster the courage to join her, and due to my longing for broadcasting, I fantasized…

[“Gawol” search results]

[Title + Content]

– Gawol stream legend legend legend.

– ‘Korean Tea Bagging Girl’ international reaction.

– Gawol “I love you,” high-quality video.

– So when and where is Gawol’s next stream?

– Elderin stream peak viewership, insane!

– Ugh, armpit looks so damn provocative.

– I want to suffocate buried in Tennyun’s nape.

– If I want to drink collarbone from Gawol, big thumbs up, lol.

…

As I expected, it couldn’t be that simple.

I knew that my mentions had increased significantly lately.

But I had never actually felt it until now.

I hadn’t been able to ego-search for a while.

Since I was too afraid of the gap widening between Gawol and Han Da-eun after not opening the webcam.

So I had no idea it was this serious.

It felt as if everyone everywhere was talking about me.

Of course, it’s obvious in Inbl’s game site and communities dealing with internet streaming.

Even responses seem to be spreading to overseas sites.

My body and embarrassing streams are being watched by the world.

“Ugh… heh.”

But something seemed off.

I should be dying of embarrassment.

Yet my insides felt strangely warm.

I flipped the blanket over my face and body.

Hugging my knees tightly while my thighs pressed together.

I was too scared to even touch myself – so I wrapped my arms around me.

This feels dangerous.

I think I might wake up to some strange things.

With those strange feelings swirling around, my big toes started rubbing against each other.

How long did I squirm like that?

“Ugh, bathroom.”

I must have drunk too much yesterday, whether it was alcohol or water.

Fortunately, the crutches were right beneath the sofa.

Serin probably prepared them in advance.

I had noted the position of the bathroom before, and it was very clean inside.

Every time I sat on that toilet, I was reminded of being a girl… huh?

Something sticky in my underwear. Quite warm, slick, and it had a subtle scent.

“GHEY?”

I blurted out without meaning to.

Well, of course. No, wait.

Nothing happened.

Nothing happened to me.

Nothing happened to my body and clothes.

I convinced myself of that while handling my business.

After cleaning myself up, I emerged looking perfectly fine.

Elderin was rubbing her eyes at the desk, having woken up at some point.

“Da-eun… you’re awake.”

“Ah, I’m sorry. Did I wake you?”

“Uh huh, no. I was bound to wake at this time anyway.”

She stretched out wide with a pop sound, indicating she might have been uncomfortable.

“Are you hungry? Want some food?”

“Ah… yeah. A little.”

*

Obviously, it was hard to eat anything substantial at this hour.

My only familiar friend was the ramen sitting on the table.

Having passed out from drinking, it wasn’t bad at all.

But is this what women’s cooking looks like?

Even though it’s just boiling ramen, there was some effort to skim the oil or add bean sprouts.

Personally, I thought anything beyond eggs in ramen was heresy.

But it tasted cleaner than what I usually ate. It wasn’t bad considering my prejudices.

Could this be because my body has changed?

“What are you going to do now, Da-eun? Have you sorted your thoughts a bit?”

“Yes… thanks to you.”

“If you’re serious about starting up your stream, I’ll help you.”

“I’m going to think about it a bit more. For now… I can still use the connection device.”

Sure, I made the right decision to jump in.

I thought I was cornered, but now it feels like a chance has opened up.

With a sigh of relief, I’ve got room to think calmly.

What’s done is done; I can’t change it.

I really need to start following Elderin’s footsteps, or perhaps… find another way.

But just like in battle, it’s not over until I’m dead.

“Yeah. Contact me when the staff’s arrival date is set.”

“Are they coming?”

“Of course. It’s better than going alone, right? I should show that I have someone to support me if needed.”

“Thank you. For today and for caring.”

Elderin smiled, satisfied.

I finally understood why people love my sister.

It’s surely because they saw this dazzling smile.

The jealousy in my heart was slowly morphing into admiration.

“By the way, I’ll drop you off home, but will you go straight to sleep when you get back?”

“No. I have things to do.”

“Things to do?”

“I’m going to torment that balding man until all his remaining hair falls out.”

“Ah… okay. Good luck.”

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