“…You okay?”
It was a call from Yeon Soo. Her voice, thick with tears, asked if I was alright. She must have quickly figured out what was going on and reached out.
Yeon Soo was gentle-hearted and often self-blaming despite her bright personality.
How things had turned out was painfully obvious. She probably heard about my situation somewhere and felt guilty, thinking it was her fault for reaching out.
She certainly believed this was her responsibility. Even though it clearly wasn’t.
“I’m fine. It’s not a big deal, really.”
Honestly, being outed felt bad, but separating that from my thoughts was easy.
I hadn’t committed a crime and then tried to cover it up only to be exposed later. Yeon Soo was currently streaming, and her private life wasn’t completely revealed. It wasn’t like our past had been laid bare for everyone to see regarding my relationship with her.
The only thing that came to light was the fact that I had dated a same-sex girl during school.
Objectively speaking, this wasn’t even a scandal. There were streamers out there with far worse controversies. If they can continue streaming normally, what’s the reason for me to worry?
The person who exposed me seemed to have been scared or something and targeted only me. They could have easily outed Yeon Soo too if they knew we were together. Honestly, it turned out well for me. I didn’t want Yeon Soo getting hurt because of me.
“I’m sorry, it’s because of me…”
“What do you mean it’s because of you? The person who exposed this is the bad one.”
The scope of damage is small, but Yeon Soo is still technically a victim. Even though our relationship was unnoticed, the fact that she dated me was now on the surface.
There’s an offender, and there’s no reason for the victim to apologize.
“Still, you said you weren’t dating, but I kept pushing for us to date.”
“…Yeah, that’s true.”
Looking back, that was indeed the case. I was mostly playing hard to get while Yeon Soo was the one pursuing me. She was always the one reaching out to me when I was alone, with no friends.
Even the strongest fortress will crumble when pounded repeatedly, and she was the one who broke down my walls. But if my heart was completely closed off, I wouldn’t have opened up to her at all.
“We were dating because we liked each other. If we weren’t, we wouldn’t have dated at all.”
“Still… I’m the one getting backlash right now because of you.”
“Stop.”
Yeon Soo seemed unable to think rationally. She was in a sort of panic state. At times like this, there’s a sure way to help instead of awkward comfort.
There was definitely a sure method.
“I’ll solve it soon, just watch.”
In the end, it’s all about eliminating the root cause and being done with it.
*
[It’s funny to see the Kagi dogs sulking, so leave a like lol]
[So isn't your owner cheating and going on a dating show? Why keep dodging the point?]
[They can’t clarify on the broadcast because they're feeling guilty themselves, right?]
When a particular bait ignites, it usually goes like this. Articles that provoke anger from the title, resulting in sensational split-ups, often get posted.
This arises from the community’s nature, where the play culture fundamentally stems from slandering and tearing down others.
No community exists that is purely clean. It’s hard to find such groups in reality, let alone in an internet world where anonymity shields people.
When someone speaks up in a gathering, their identity is immediately exposed, while a single comment or a post online can keep one’s identity hidden.
When such hot topics arise, it’s not uncommon for people to throw a stone and run away pretending it wasn’t them.
-To be honest, not clarifying right after the broadcast does seem a bit sketchy.
Thus, the man casually left a comment. He didn’t genuinely harbor hatred towards Kayak, who was being torn apart, but was simply there to join the baiting.
He felt the thrill of getting through the day and enjoying some dopamine from it.
For the man, it was just a game, and the fun way to enjoy the game was not just to watch but to get involved and have fun with the group. That had always been the nature of the game.
‘Still, it’s not fun if it only leans one way…’
Currently, the public opinion was dominated by the anti-Kayak faction criticizing her. This was likely due to Kayak maintaining a rising trend, which attracted more anti-fans waiting to take a shot.
The lack of any response from the Kayak faction, which could be seen as the main force behind her, also significantly impacted the situation. Whether it was a yes or no, or not true but this or that, there was little that fans could do without a basic stance being expressed.
They could only endlessly await an official statement, sharpening their blades for revenge against any excessive slanders saved up.
From the man’s perspective, it wasn’t a fun sight regardless of who won. After all, disputes are most enjoyable to observe when they’re neck and neck.
It was the law of existence.
However, if Kayak continued to do nothing like this, the outcome of the match would be as clear as day.
‘What on earth is Kayak doing?’
As a giant in the world of internet broadcasting and a colossus of the era, there’s no way Kayak would be so helpless.
Yet, even while thinking that, the Man was just smacking his lips at her lack of a stance.
[Kayak broadcast on ㄱㄱㄱㄱ]
[Kayak-van on, lol this bastard!]
[Kayak has arrived~~~~]
[Lesbian entrance ㄷㄷㄷㄷ]
Kayak’s stream had started.
Upon hearing the news, the Man entered her stream with a fluttering heart.
Even though fewer people than usual were gathered, he could immediately face Kayak, who was already waiting with her mic and cam on.
Her face revealed through the cam strangely appeared to be angry. It was expressionless, yet the Man felt that way for some reason. Refined anger, coldness, and sharp eyes seemed to be staring right at him.
“Did everyone come?”
‘Talking informally?’
Moreover, she was throwing around informal speech from the very beginning, unlike her usual self. Considering Kayak typically spoke formally, this was indeed a highly unusual situation.
[Informal? Informal? Informal? Informal? Informal?]
[Clarify clarify clarify clarify clarify clarify clarify clarify clarify]
[Is this person a lesbian? Is this person a lesbian? Is this person a lesbian? Is this person a lesbian? Is this person a lesbian?]
[Ahhhh…! With Kayak’s movements, Nicang’s waist bent like a bow. “Like it?” The corners of Kayak’s eyes curved delicately like a crescent moon—more to see]
[Oh….]
[You’re here, this Woman, what do you want?]
[Let me hear what you’re saying, shut up!]
[The chat box is a mess, damn it, lol]
[Chat management, please!]
[Managers aren’t doing anything?]
“Everyone’s here, mm… looking at this situation, I guess there’s no need for more to come.”
Kayak clicked her tongue while glancing at the usual chaotic chat.
“Yeah, I’m a lesbian, so what?”
*
[Kayak finally shows her true colors! Kayak finally shows her true colors! Kayak finally shows her true colors! Kayak finally shows her true colors!]
[Whoa… wow…]
[If you’re a lesbian, why are you on a dating show? If you’re a lesbian, why are you on a dating show? If you’re a lesbian, why are you on a dating show? If you’re a lesbian, why are you on a dating show?]
[Seriously lol, this isn’t a scam for the viewers or anything]
[Until all the polar bears in the world go extinct…]
Until the polar bears go extinct…
Did Nicang, Riri, Haryeong, and Sebi all do it?
What’s a girl crush, huh?
Hearing you talk informally is kinda thrilling…
Please look down at me at a slight 45-degree angle and curse at me, please.
I always feel this way, but the truth never really mattered. People who will listen will listen, and those who won’t, won’t.
This kind of interest is like a bubble. Most of the people who flock here aren’t really interested in the truth. So, there’s no reason to feel intimidated by the numbers.
“…I thought you would say that, but actually, that’s not it… Just like the person who exposed it said, it’s true that the person I dated in school was a woman. That’s all I have to explain. Yes, everything written in the expose is true.”
I’ve wrapped up my explanations for now. Acknowledging everything as fact was practically an explanation in itself.
Isn’t that the same thing? Isn’t that the same thing? Isn’t that the same thing? Isn’t that the same thing?
Why are you suddenly using formal speech again?
I prefer informal speech, so please talk to me informally.
So why did you go out to a solo party if you’re a lesbian? This is the third time I’m asking.
The Host said a girl asked to date, and he couldn’t refuse, so they ended up dating, yeah. He doesn’t particularly like girls.
A girl who can’t say no… wow…
Kayak noticed Riri’s rough breathing. She couldn’t resist as Riri’s lips approached her like an unstoppable force — like a smooth snail…
Damn, online novel stuff!
LGBT fanfiction will pour out from the shadows, lol.
If you’re not a lesbian, what are you, bisexual?
“I don’t know either; I don’t know if I’m a lesbian or bisexual. I’ve never truly understood my sexual orientation. But, anyway, that’s not the important part, right? Whether I’m a lesbian or bisexual.”
Exactly. This was all just a ridiculous misunderstanding.
“Whether I’m a lesbian or bisexual.”
Maybe it’s because my cycle is coming, but I was unusually irritated. Both the person casually making exposés about trivial matters and those cyberbullying in response made me feel sick.
“Whether I went to that solo party to meet a girl or to get famous with a broadcast…”
I spoke while glaring at the camera as if I were chewing on each word.
“What’s the difference? What can you do about it?”
I haven’t done anything wrong.
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