The time for decision has finally arrived.
It wasn’t an easy choice for me either. Life is a series of choices, and each decision can change the future that follows.
It’s kind of a turning point. If I likened it to a game, depending on the choices, the routes can branch out into thousands, and only specific choices could lead to a hidden ending.
But unlike in a game, there’s no save or load function in reality.
It’s a one-time choice, a one-time opportunity. Once the decision is made, it can’t be reversed.
Humans can’t know the future, so it’s hard to truly know if the choice made in this moment is the right one.
After time passes, one might realize they made a wrong choice – thinking, “If only I had done it this way instead!” That’s also why creations where memories from the future return to the past become so popular.
Because of this, I had no choice but to be as cautious as possible. I know better than anyone that my choice now isn’t just a personal issue; it influences everyone around me.
From my employees to fellow streamers I’ve built connections with, and all the viewers who watch my broadcasts daily.
They are all waiting for my words. I can say that the weight on my shoulders is heavy.
But this too, is a weight I must bear.
– It’s the day of the major announcement.
[Hahaha]
[Is the transfer happening? Is the transfer happening? Is the transfer happening? Is the transfer happening? Is the transfer happening?]
[Is Twich gonna be trash? Is Twich gonna be trash? Is Twich gonna be trash? Is Twich gonna be trash? Is Twich gonna be trash?]
[Look at the chat firing off lol]
[Even with slow mode on, it’s this lively?]
[To think it can produce this kind of energy even in slow mode….]
[Team Kayak, you guys are monsters]
[The pesky trolls are showing up too, as expected]
[The moment I started the broadcast, we broke 10,000 viewers, no joke lol]
[With Twich’s fate hanging in the balance, of course everyone should come watch]
“Hello, everyone.”
Everyone watching the broadcast must have been waiting for this day. So there was no need to delay any further.
“It seems like everyone is here, so I’ll say it right away… I have decided.”
The contemplation was long, but once I made the decision, I felt an overwhelming sense of tranquility. I opened my mouth calmly without a hint of nervousness.
“I will not transfer. I have decided to stay on Twich and continue my broadcasts.”
Crash-!
The sound of glass breaking filled the study. Before long, hurried footsteps accompanied by a panicked voice could be heard.
“Boss, are you okay? I heard something breaking…”
The housekeeper rushed in and quickly spotted the shattered wine glasses on the floor, bustling around to clean them up.
However, despite the housekeeper’s frantic movements, the one responsible for the chaos, Isabel, sat there dazed, staring blankly ahead.
‘Not transferring? Why not?’
The reason was simple: Isabel had lost. She had been knocked out of a competition after a long time.
She had made an offer that could not be refused, convinced she wouldn’t get turned down.
Yet, that slim chance—a little over 10%—had turned out to be true.
The shock of her defeat faded momentarily, replaced by curiosity about the reason.
Was the money insufficient? Were the terms unsatisfactory? What on earth was lacking that she couldn’t win Kayak’s heart? Isabel turned up Kayak’s broadcast volume, focusing on her voice.
-This was a decision I pondered deeply. I can’t remember a time in my broadcasting career where I thought this hard.
[Kayak! Kayak! Kayak! Kayak! Kayak! Kayak!]
[Great Kayak]
[Guardian of Twishi, Kayak! Guardian of Twishi, Kayak! Guardian of Twishi, Kayak! Guardian of Twishi, Kayak!]
[Our Kayak is indeed world-class]
[I’m proud that Korea has Kayak]
Chat threads filled with praises for Kayak, who had chosen to stay. Somehow, these words rubbed Isabel the wrong way. It was a classic case of a loser’s inferiority complex.
-There were various complicated reasons. First off, even though it was tempting to venture into a bigger market and earn more money as you suggested, I didn’t want to disrupt my current broadcasts and relationships just to go that way.
-There’s a sequence to everything. Expanding into overseas markets? It’s a great goal and a challenge I aim to undertake one day, but I think it’s too early right now. I don’t even have two years of proper broadcasting experience yet. There’s still so much I lack and so much left to learn.
-And shouldn’t I conquer the domestic market first before going abroad? In conquest games, you usually strengthen your own territory before slowly expanding outward. That doesn’t mean I’m declaring I want to be the number one broadcaster in the country. It’s not a declaration of war, so please don’t exaggerate.
“I’m not saying that I’m definitely going. It’s not a kayaker’s statement or anything. Please don’t overinterpret it.”
“I was really worried about living abroad. Yes, the US. It’s a nice country, but it’s still a foreign land. For a native Korean like me, who has lived in Korea for over 20 years, moving overseas is a heavy burden. I really like the neighborhood I live in right now.”
“Besides that, I have endless reasons for making this decision. Just listening to the story made it clear that Kayak came to this conclusion after a lot of thought.”
“Lastly… I don’t know if you’re watching this broadcast, but Isabel. Thank you for the great offer, and I’m sorry. It was an offer that was too good for me. Although I rejected it, receiving such an offer from someone like Isabel really gave me the reassurance that I’m doing well in my broadcasting career, and I was really happy about that.”
“Hmph, you say no but talk so well.”
Isabel’s lips were subtly curling upwards at that comment. The cleaning maid caught a glimpse of her face and was so startled that she ran away.
Isabel, too, felt an indescribable emotion. She had been shocked when she first heard about Kayak’s decision.
Now it felt like none of that really mattered. It was surprising that she didn’t feel bad at all about being rejected.
Perhaps it was because she heard Kayak’s honest feelings. Hearing how Kayak made her decision and what thoughts went into her broadcasts gave Isabel insight into her mindset.
As a fan, she couldn’t hold any grudges. After all, the streamer didn’t reject her proposal for a silly reason but for a well-understood one. How could she harbor any resentment?
Now, she could only support her. Wishing that the path ahead would be filled with flowers, hoping there wouldn’t be storms or thunder that would cause her distress.
Of course, Isabel wasn’t just going to support her; she also had the ability to lay down silk for Kayak’s path.
“If you’re not coming… Then I’ll just go instead.”
Isabel murmured as she sipped her remaining wine.
*
She decided to stay in Twisie.
It had been a week since she made that decision.
“Hmm… I almost contacted Isabel right now to just jump to America.”
[Oh no]
[Don’t do it, don’t do it, don’t do it]
[Please don’t…]
[Older sister, please don’t go]
[This person is getting hooked on joking about transfers, lol]
“Looks like I’m getting addicted to messing around, haha!”
“Yeah, yeah~ I know you’re just talking and won’t really go.”
“The broadcast host loves us, I know everything.”
“You might say that now, but you could still stab everyone in the back. How do you expect to live in this world trusting people so easily?”
And yet, the viewers keep coming back, excited. It’s been this vibe for days.
Right now, my popularity on Twitch was soaring high. It felt like watching domestic players who turned down billions to stay in Korea. To be honest, the money didn’t look that different.
< Guron Mountain donated 10,000 won! >
– Teacher, don’t you feel a bit disappointed?
“Not really? Everything has its pros and cons, so if I had gone to America, there would have been good and bad points too. I’m quite satisfied with my life right now.”
While I was casually chatting with the viewers…
[Breaking News) Isabel acquires Twitch]
[Wow, an actual article came out]
[??? Is this real?]
[What is this nonsense?]
“Yeah~ Just have to acquire Twitch~”
[LOL ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Since Kayak didn’t come, she just takes over Twitch]
[Rich girl obsessing with a yandere vibe, wow!]
[Wait, is she really gonna handle Korea’s usage fees?]
[Oh, sister ㅋㅋ You have tens of trillions in wealth, you can do whatever you want]
[That older sister is really cool ㅠㅠㅠ]
“What in the world is going on….”
I hurried to check the chat and rushed to verify the news online.
A hot-off-the-press alert posted just ten minutes ago. This wasn’t some viewer’s attention-seeking stunt.
Amidst the confusion of ‘what is happening,’ it suddenly hit me.
< Isabel donated 1,000,000 won! >
– I came out to celebrate the acquisition. Hello!
[OMG]
[How long has it been since the acquisition and she’s already holding a ceremony?]
[Since Isabel didn’t go to America, she came back for revenge!!]
[It’s the CEO, it’s the CEO]
[Info) She’s really the boss now]
Understanding the situation, I quickly got up and bowed towards the camera.
“Welcome, CEO. Please enjoy yourself.”
[As expected, kayaking through social skills ㅋㅋ]
[What about social life? Katube!]
[The passionate CEO really becomes the CEO, it’s incredible!]
< Isabel donated 1,000,000 won! >
– ^^
Though my mind wasn’t completely at ease, I supposed this was the price of my choice.
After that, I continued the broadcast, chatting and laughing like usual.
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