[TS] Malicious Sniper

After winning the representative selection tournament and also clinching victory in the Platform Tournament…

The mid-laner of the team representing Paprika TV claimed that I used a helper.

This claim became the center of controversy for a while, but it eventually wrapped up without issues.

Ah, of course, the one who made such a ridiculous false claim about using a helper was penalized on the Platform level.

Apart from the penalty, the public sentiment and image he had built up took a nosedive, so recovery will be tough.

“Ha-ha…”

Sitting idly, I burst into laughter.

Just thinking about the finals of the representative selection tournament made me laugh uncontrollably.

The image of Curry getting 13 deaths in the finals was pure comedy gold!

Even rewatching that day’s footage didn’t bore me, offering new entertainment.

If it were up to me, I’d want to treasure that video forever.

“When will he go live…”

Curry hadn’t streamed since that incident.

Maybe the shock was too much, but after posting an indefinite break notice, there was complete radio silence.

Looking back now, maybe it was a bit much.

I wanted to heal his hurting heart with cash.

But of course, that would only work if he decided to stream again.

When the heck is he coming back?

If he comes back later than this, I can’t help but feel a bit miffed.

Having made a name for targeting the tournament, there was no longer any reason to go live.

Streaming could ease this emptiness a bit, but it wasn’t a perfect solution.

The longer I waited and the emptier I felt, the better memories scattered, leaving only a frustrating thirst.

Curry’s hiatus felt like an oasis that had given me a sip before vanishing in the blazing desert sun.

Curry, completely oblivious to my feelings, had taken an indefinite break without setting a date, which frustrated me greatly.

Well, waiting is something I’m used to, I guess.

I quietly waited, logged into Curry’s channel.

Until the broadcast status changed from offline to online.

How long had I waited in a state of nothingness?

[Curry is live!]

Finally, Curry’s stream was on.

After checking the time, I realized about four hours had passed.

Sitting in the same position for so long made my muscles tense, but thanks to regular upkeep, I wasn’t too uncomfortable.

After standing up to stretch, I moved the mouse and entered Curry’s live stream.

Shifting my gaze to the chat room, the viewers were warmly welcoming Curry back after his long absence.

[Ah… as expected! (1/13/3)]
[You idiot, post a proper break notice!]
[I feel like I’m going insane, I feel like I’m going insane!]
[I want to uppercut him and shove my confirmation letter in his face, lol!]
[Is there really a streamer out there who got 13 deaths in the finals and went on a crazy hiatus?]
[No way, lol.”
[For real, lol.]
[Did this guy seriously go on a break for 13 days on purpose?]
[Holy sh*t, he really took a break for 13 days?!]
[Do you understand the philosophy behind Curry’s break?]
[At least he streamed in Part 3 of Christmas, I acknowledge that.]
[If he doesn’t stream starting from Part 2 of Christmas, the public sentiment will drop immediately, lol.]

The chat was buzzing with energy, almost akin to mindless spamming, yet it felt like a classic symphony was playing in the background, which infuriated me even more.

… What does that make the people who were worried?

That thought crossed my mind for a split second, but…

“Ah, can you hear me, guys?”

As the classical music faded and Curry’s voice rang out, that thought completely left my head.

[He finally turned the mic on!]
[Do you want to die? I’m letting it slide since you reported your survival!]
[From now on, if you die, at least say you died!]
[But how can I say I died if I’m dead?]
[??? : I banned you, so if you feel good, go ahead and say it!]
[Oh ho!]
[‘That’ girl is banned!]
[??? : I’m all alone now…]
[LOL!]
[Barcode is also on an extended break, hey, Curry, explain this!]

Hearing Curry’s voice after a long break sounded decent.

After a 13-day hiatus, his energy seemed surprisingly high.

Well, considering he took that long of a break, it would’ve been weirder if he wasn’t pumped.

“Please don’t mention that Rocky incident. I still have nightmares of him crashing into my face!”

Curry, with the cam on, muttered softly.

Was it really that terrifying? His face looked rather pale.

“Barcode also has been on an extended break, so hey, Curry, explain it,” he was asked.

Curry smiled with intense, fervent anger and raised his fist.

Keeping that pose, he took a deep breath and maintained his stance.

“Logically, after something so insane happened in the finals, would the culprit go on a love getaway? You idiot!”

Bam bam bam–!

With a yell filled with vengeance, Curry executed a powerful punch at the cam.

As a result, the cam flew through the air, twisting around before crashing down and rolling here and there.

The ongoing chain reaction ultimately destroyed the cam after it couldn’t withstand the impact.

[LOL!]
[LOL!]
[This is hilarious, lol!]
[Is this really the demeanor of a streamer who took a 13-day break?]
[I told you it was a golden opportunity, for real.]
[This is too funny, lol!]
[What do I do now that the cam is broken?]
[He messed up the return stream, damn!]

“Oh, don’t worry about the cam. I just turned it on for a short stream to report my survival and make an announcement.”

Curry’s sudden announcement of a short stream flooded the chat with question marks.

With his insane energy and format, he first banged up the public sentiment before bringing it crashing down again.

Curry’s public image was the epitome of rises and falls, like Bitcoin on an upward and downward spiral.

“New season starts on January 11! The preseason meta has solidified, and honestly, it’s boring. Preseason solo queue streams are pretty dull.”

[Honestly, it is boring.]
[I miss the Meta Guardian, Teabulb!]
[Not even, psycho!]
[That’s your fault for…]
[Tank archetype apprehended in a one-room soup house.]
[Good luck to you tank kids, lol!]

Having won the audience over, Curry continued, slowly piecing his speech together.

“So, while taking a break, I’ve been pondering if we should hold a fan meeting in celebration of year-end taxes.”

[Suddenly a fan meeting?]
[Seriously, what a random idea.]
[You think we’d be happy about that?]
[Where will it be held?]
[If you serve stir-fried pork, I’m definitely in.]
[Since the pandemic is easing, a fan meeting doesn’t sound bad.]
[Are all the negative responses coming from tankers?]

“Actually, I just wanted to ask for your thoughts, and the fan meeting date is set! Everyone!”

[You jerk, lol!]
[After tricking us so much, now even the streamer is tricking the viewers?]
[It’s been a while since I feel dizzy…]
[LOL! This is too funny!]
[Honestly, we’ve all been pretending to dislike it, lol!]

Despite the abrupt fan meeting announcement, most viewers reacted positively.

Curry wasn’t a stranger to fan meetings, often hosting them and connecting regularly with his viewers.

So, audience members didn’t feel too burdened about the fan meeting news.

“The fan meeting is at a pub; I’ve booked a two-story one. I’ll cover all the menus. To participate, just leave a comment on the community post about the fan meeting, and I’ve posted the rest of the details there, so check it out if you’re curious.”

[I’ve already written my application, lol!]
[Look at the chat speed slowing down, wow!]
[It looks like everyone is heading to ‘apply.’]
[There’s no way I’m missing the year-end tax fan meeting.]
[Not even a fasting monk could resist this.]
[Why the heck is it on December 29? I can’t go if I have plans that day!]
[Those social butterflies with plans at year-end who are fake!]

As I quietly watched the stream, I hurriedly logged in.

After checking my balance, I quickly topped it up and opened the donation window.

{Flower Shop Owner donated 500,000 won.}

– Could I also participate in the fan meeting…?

“Oh no!! Our Flower Shop Owner donated 500,000 won!! Of course! If the chairman wishes it, I’ll immediately add you to the participant list!”

[Wooooo~~]
[Filthy capitalist society,]
[I feel a revolution coming, damn!]
[This is a world where money reigns…]
[This stream is devoid of justice.]

“If you’re jealous, go ahead and donate too. The Flower Shop Owner donated enough to rent a two-story pub, so I should give this level of benefit, right?”

[Wow, how much did they donate?]
[Curry’s chairperson-level class.]
[With that amount, they absolutely deserve the recognition…]
[Didn’t this person join the fan meeting before?]
[But is the Flower Shop Owner female?]
[Oh ho!]
[From their cute way of speaking, they might be a sweet guy hitting 3/500.]

After finishing my donation, I quietly smiled.

I wondered how Curry would react when he finds out that Barcode and Flower Shop Owner are the same person.

Curry is almost convinced that Barcode and Nayun Queen are the same person.

What would his reaction be if Flower Shop Owner is indeed Barcode?

The dreaded trigger, Nayun Queen, who tormented him for years.

The Flower Shop Owner, who supported him for years.

And Barcode, who indirectly helped his Mutube rise.

If he discovers that all three identities are one…

“Ah…”

I couldn’t even imagine.

What would Curry’s reaction be?

Would he hate me?

Would he loathe me?

Would he despise me?

What would he think about me?

The Flower Shop Owner who has always been there since the start with messages of support and generous donations.

The vile Nayun Queen who relentlessly harassed him.

The streamer Barcode, who readily agreed to collaborate but is now suspected to be Nayun Queen.

I had three faces.

If all three merged into one, how would Curry perceive me?

[Curry’s Whisper: Flower Shop Owner, if you send an email to me, I’ll provide you with my contact information.]
[Curry’s Whisper: And please attach a photo for verification when you send the email!]
[Curry’s Whisper: [email protected] is my email. Could you send it separately?]
[Curry’s Whisper: Then I will send you the fan meeting schedule and location to Flower Shop Owner’s email.]
[Curry’s Whisper: I feel a bit embarrassed saying this now, but… thank you for always supporting me!]
[Curry’s Whisper: No, thank you for streaming hard!]

I felt like a child waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas.

I was excited and anxious about the moment Curry discovers that Barcode is indeed the Flower Shop Owner.

“I’ll announce the fan meeting details, and I need to find a new cam, so I’ll end it here!”

[Are you really going? Are you really going?]
[Did you just show up and now you’re quitting?]
[Oh shoot, he ended the stream right away, lol!]
[Can’t wait for the fan meeting, Curry!]
[When you see a big guy with brass knuckles at the fan meeting, think of me!]
[Let’s go for a proper education!]

Curry really did only announce the fan meeting schedule and ended the stream without any regrets.

I closed the streaming site and opened the green browser to wait for an email.

I kept refreshing my inbox, how many times did I hit [F5]?

[Detailed info on the fan meeting schedule and location!]

(Sender – Curry)

I received an email from Curry, opening it and examining the details closely.

Starting from the location of the fan meeting to how it would be conducted.

Even down to what food and drinks would be served at the rented pub, I meticulously checked every detail.

After diving deep into the seemingly meaningless contents, I finished reading and headed downstairs.

It was my first outing since becoming a woman, and I needed an outfit suitable for the fan meeting.

Meeting countless people face to face with Curry, I definitely didn’t want to feel disregarded.

Knock knock—

“Ji-hye, do you have a moment?”

Before the fan meeting, I began my own preparations.

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