There’s an old saying, “You go to Gangnam with your friends.”
If you take it literally, it means you’re going to Gangnam because of your friend. You didn’t really think much about it, but somehow you end up going along—even if you didn’t particularly want to.
In short, it means you’re easily influenced by those around you and tend to follow their actions.
Right now, that’s exactly my situation. Since Nicang suggested going to a cat café and then a dog café, I kept going along with it.
Before I knew it, I found myself thinking about getting a pet, just like Nicang.
“Hmph, what are you thinking about? Just get one.”
“You have to make decisions like this carefully. If you can’t take responsibility, you shouldn’t get one in the first place.”
“Hmph, you’re not someone who lacks responsibility, and animals like you, so it wouldn’t be too hard to raise one.”
Nicang seemed a bit sulky for some reason. Ever since earlier, she’s been huffing and turning her head dramatically.
But when I ask questions, she answers them and gives advice, so it doesn’t seem like she’s genuinely upset.
It’s just that her tone and actions feel a bit rougher. Is this what they call tsundere?
[Seriously, she’s been huffing for a while now.]
[The broadcaster throwing a fit is kinda cute, lol.]
[Stop huffing and blow your nose, Nicang.]
[Does Kayak want a pet too?]
[Seeing them today, not having one seems like a loss.]
[For real, lol. Money is money, but having a pet that listens well makes it less of a hassle.]
[With enough money and energy, there’s no reason not to get one.]
[Nicang, why don’t you just live alone without a pet?]
I started to think that raising one pet wouldn’t be so bad.
“So, are you going to get a cat or a dog?”
“Well….”
If I weigh the pros and cons, my heart leans more towards getting one. Today, the little ones looked adorable. They followed me around, mimicking what I was saying.
So the key question is, if I did get a pet, which one would it be: a dog or a cat?
[It has to be a dog, lol. Dogs are so loyal they’d fight off burglars for you, even if it means getting hurt.]
[But Kayak can catch the burglars, so no need for the dog to fight.]
[For real, Kayak would win against any burglar.]
[These days, if you hit a burglar, you could end up in jail yourself.]
[Dogs are loyal and listen well; what’s with cats?]
[Cats also listen well if Kayak raises them.]
[That’s a fantasy, though;;]
[A well-behaved cat?? No need to raise a dog then.]
[No need to raise a pet]
[Dogs are such a hassle, needing daily walks and playtime, ugh…]
[Anyway, since the Broadcast Host jogs every morning, maybe I can walk and jog together?]
[My dog always blocks my path when I try to run, it’s a safety hazard!]
[Isn’t kayaking a hair allergy risk? I should get a pet that doesn’t shed, right?]
[If you’re going to raise an animal, you have to clean up after them diligently.]
[Just raise both a cat and a dog, what are you hesitating for?]
“Right? You want to raise both a cat and a dog? They seem to get along well.”
“That won’t work.”
Even though I successfully connected with the animals, there’s no guarantee today will always be like this. Plus, if I start with too big of a commitment, I could end up in big trouble.
Even if I decide to raise both a cat and a dog, it’s better to start with just one of them, then add the other later as I gain experience.
Therefore, the animal I will raise is…
*
[In the end, you chose a dog, huh?]
[So cute ㅠㅠㅠ]
[Wow, it’s super tiny!]
[I’ve never seen such a young puppy before.]
[This is mine, LOL!]
[Wouldn’t a cat have been better? Hmmm…]
[Streamers tend to raise a lot of cats, though.]
[Was the Broadcast Host a dog person?]
[Let’s kick out the furry hamster!]
[Dog mom sounds better than cat mom, right?]
[The Broadcast Host is diligent after all…]
[That puppy sure is adorable.]
[Is it a poodle?]
“They say it’s a Maltipoo, a mix of Maltese and poodle. I originally wanted to get a Pomeranian, but this one looked at me so pitifully… At least this friend doesn’t shed.”
Huff huff—
Not even a year old yet. I think it’s only 3 months since it came into this world. Because of that, it really is palm-sized.
It reminds me of a chick sold for a thousand won, chirping around in front of the school. So fragile, I’m afraid it might burst if I hold it wrong.
Cautiously placing it on my hand, I adjusted the camera angle so the viewers could see.
The small being, covered in light brown fur and resembling a stuffed toy, appeared in front of the camera.
“Since Nicang is raising a cat, I thought I’d try raising a dog. I’ll be taking it out for regular walks, so… now that I’m at it, I’ll try to raise it well.”
[Ah, one person raises a cat and one raises a dog, huh?]
[Just raise both cats!]
“Everyone keeps cats.”
“I’m glad Maltipoos are smart.”
“If training isn’t done properly, they might look down on their owners, they say. Whoa.”
“So Kayhyungwook’s pick was a Maltipoo, huh?”
“Anyway, cute, right? As long as it’s cute, that’s all that matters.”
“Walking around the desk filled with broadcasting equipment and having a default expression of a bright smile is also a plus.”
“What’s the reason for raising a pet? It costs money and time, it’s a handful, and sometimes it can be annoying. Why would anyone bother to raise a creature that doesn’t contribute at all to life?”
“Because it’s cute. With that simple reason alone, one works hard to earn money and spends that money and time on raising animals.”
“So just being cute is enough for this little one, Mila, to fulfill her role.”
“Is the dog’s name Mila?”
“Is it named after Camilla, maybe?”
“Seriously, what a lazy name….”
“Looks like the dog couldn’t outdo Camilla after all.”
“Couldn’t have come up with a cuter name?”
“Why? What’s wrong with Mila? Mila will probably like her own name too. Right, Mila?”
“Woo-!”
The brown-furred Maltipoo barks cutely in response.
“Wow, does she really understand and respond?”
“Does she already understand her name? So smart.”
“As expected, Kayhuang’s training skills are unmatched, haha.”
“The skills she had for training kayaks really show.”
“She brought home a smart one.”
“Not sure why, but Mila has been able to understand human language quite well since the first time we met. Maybe it’s just her naturally high intelligence. As long as it’s not something too complicated, she generally gets it.”
“Even though it’s only been a short while since I brought her home, I could train her easily.”
“Should we show off for the people who came to see Mila?”
“Woo-!”
Mila happily wags her tail in response, and I bring out the tricks I’ve prepared.
“Sit.”
Right away.
As if this were easy, Mila yawns and flops down in her spot.
“Stand.”
Right away.
Mila responds to my command as if she’s been sitting there forever and promptly gets back up.
“What’s going on here?”
“She listens so well, lol.”
“Kayhyungwook’s live stream, haha.”
“Does she actually have training skills on par with Kang Hyungwook…? ”
“Is the dog a genius, or is it just that Kayak raised her well?”
“Even saying she raised her well, it’s been less than a week since she brought her home?”
“It’s supposed to be a time to adjust and get closer…”
<‘Doli’s 4 Siblings’ has donated 10,000 won!>
“Donations are being sponsored!”
– “That dog is so smart and cute ^^ I hope they stay healthy and grow well…”
[NVIDIA has sponsored 10,000 won!]
– “Dog trick fees.”
[CatOverDog has sponsored 10,000 won!]
– “Can it do anything else??”
“There are a few more variations. I’ve been trying different things since yesterday, and the little one seems to understand it all. Mila, bang!”
Pointing at the little guy with my index finger and making a popping sound like a gunshot, Mila looked at me blankly for a moment.
Thud-
Then, she just flopped down on the spot. This was also one of the common dog tricks.
After that, various tricks followed: jumping in place, spinning around, rolling over, etc.
[Wow, at this point, we could make a MilaTube!]
[Is she going to VTube 2-Barrack?]
[Wouldn’t it get a decent response just by uploading it to the main channel?]
Through this process, I realized one fact.
Dogs can make money. Cute things can make money. Just looking at the donations pouring in during the live broadcast, it was evident.
Even without sponsorship, I could guess that uploading videos to VTube would yield good reactions.
[What on earth did you do to train the dog to sit, stand, lie down, bang, jump in place, and spin around?]
[Aren’t you abusing it?]
[Gasp!]
[Doggie Ranch, whoa whoa!]
[You can’t train it like that in a week even with abuse;;]
[These losers are crossing the line again.]
“Abusing? No, Mila is just so talented that she gets these weird misunderstandings. Anyway, I’m considering creating a MilaTube. It seems like a not bad idea?”
So, Mila showed off her tricks for about an hour before exiting the broadcast. Maybe because she’s still young, she sleeps more than I expected.
Then that evening, a short shorts video was uploaded on KayakTube. It was a video edited in shorts format showcasing Mila’s tricks and antics.
The video, titled “A Playful Dog,” became a hot topic and recorded explosive views. It spread across various communities too.
“Please show us the dog, are you talking about Mila? Lately, many people have been asking to see her.”
In the end, people started coming to Kayak’s broadcast just to see the dog.
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