After that incident, the drinking party didn’t last long. The vibe got ruined, like someone threw a bucket of cold water on the mood.
Plus, Nicang had turned into a state of shock, which contributed a lot to the situation.
She kept insisting that I needed to go to the hospital while looking at me like I was a ghost. She probably thought I got hurt during a fight with that guy.
It’s like how a sober person gets all worked up if you say they’re drunk; treating someone who’s not hurt like they’re a patient is super annoying. So, to prove I was fine, I just lifted Nicang and sent her home.
There was a bit of commotion, but nothing major. I didn’t overdo it with that guy or beat him up; I just held his wrist and successfully subdued him.
When I told Nicang to go back, she almost went off on me; I figured if she pressed charges, she’d be the one in trouble because I wasn’t gonna get blamed for defending myself. The witnesses in the bar would back me up too.
The issue came the next evening. While I was taking a break from broadcasting, I found a post while browsing the community.
“Yesterday’s intense brawl at the Itaewon pub GIF.”
(A gif of a standing man and a woman frowning and saying something)
(A gif of a guy raising his hand)
(A gif of a white-haired woman subduing the guy)
“Looks like a brutal fight, lol.”
– What the heck were they fighting about?
– Looks like someone tried to hit on her and got shut down.
– But seriously, raising your hand?
– What’s with the white-haired lady’s physique, lol. Total game changer.
– Hmm… Strong lady, isn’t she…
– The guy’s got zero chance against a woman like that, genetically speaking.
– That white-haired lady is hella pretty, lol. Can’t blame the guy for trying.
– How can you say she’s pretty when the quality is trash?
– Just look at her; can you miss that?
– At least her silhouette has some vibe, right?
The video, shot in awful quality, showed a woman shouting for security, a guy raising his hand in a drunken rage, and then the white-haired woman grabbing the guy’s wrist and throwing it up.
“Oh dear…”
I tutted and clicked my tongue while watching the video.
That’s right; the stars of the clip were me, Nicang, and the drunk guy. What happened yesterday was now circulating in the community.
I had no clue when it was filmed, but there we were, clearly lit up in the footage. Even if the quality was bad, it was weird if anyone couldn’t recognize us.
If I could tell it was us, it wasn’t strange to think my viewers would recognize us too. It probably hadn’t been up long enough for people to notice yet.
If viewers have figured it out, it’s not that surprising. The post hasn’t been up long, so it probably just went unnoticed.
I’m not exactly worried about letting my viewers know this happened.
I mean, I didn’t commit a crime; I actually prevented an accident from happening. How grateful was Nicang for that? I’m just doing what deserves praise.
But still, it’s a bit embarrassing, and I wish this video spread as slowly as possible. Although, now that it’s trending in the community, I’ve lost all hope. I just desperately hoped my viewers wouldn’t recognize me in this.
– Isn’t that a kayak?
– Teacher… what are you doing here…?
– Is it you again, goat?
But it seems my wish isn’t going to come true.
*
[Teacher, what’s going on here?]
[I thought you were on break, but you’re brawling at a bar?!]
[Who did you go drinking with? I’m so jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous!]
[They say it was with Nicang ㅇㅇ]
[The fist king kayak ㄷㄷ]
[?? What’s going on? Why am I the only one out of the loop?]
[There are a lot of strange people here, right?]
[It’s already spread all over the community.]
[Well, I didn’t do anything bad, so it’s all good.]
[The righteous youth.]
“Uh, well… there are those who knew and those who didn’t. To summarize, while drinking with Nicang, I got caught up in a brawl, so, um, yeah. Various things happened.”
<ㅇㅇ donated 1000 won!>
– I just saw a gif; how did you catch that punch?
I was hoping this topic wouldn’t come up on the broadcast, but it was somewhat expected. Once my name came up in the community, I knew this situation would arise.
I thought this question would definitely come up. How on earth did I so effortlessly subdue an adult man?
Even Nicang, who was present, and the guard who hurried over were asking the same question. It must have been such an abnormal and amazing scene.
I didn’t strike any physical weak points on the man, nor did I twist any joints like in self-defense; I simply grabbed his wrist and overpowered him with strength. That’s only possible if you have significantly superior physical abilities.
To be honest, I can’t provide a straightforward answer to what people are curious about.
If they ask how I did it, I have no idea myself! Did time suddenly slow down in a crisis? Did the man freeze when I gripped his hand?
Did the world suddenly slow down because it was an emergency? I tightened my grip, and the man couldn’t move an inch?
Both statements felt a bit awkward, so I crafted a response that made sense.
“Just… thought it was dangerous, so I grabbed him, yeah. Maybe the boxing lessons with Juhwan Lim helped a bit.”
<Kayak has received a 10,000 won donation!>
– The direct disciple of former pro boxing champion Juhwan Lim, Kayak ㄷㄷ
– But in the GIF, you didn’t even use boxing skills, right?
– These days, the world is so chaotic that it’s probably for the best.
– You might end up getting sued if you throw the first punch.
– What kind of law is that?
– You quickly subdued him with your boxing-trained speed, right? ㅇㅇ That’s a skill too!
– I also want to be subdued by the teacher.
– For real ㅋㅋ It’s more of a reward than punishment.
– Seeing the man’s face getting smashed looked really painful.
– I rather like it.
– Ugh, damn;;
– Average viewer vibes
“Wow, you guys know a lot! The quality wasn’t even that good, so I couldn’t see properly. Oh, a high-definition version came out? I’m not sure who filmed it… I didn’t even know it was being recorded.”
It was while I was chatting with the viewers about stories from the bar.
<7th Grade Civil Servant has donated 10,000 won!>
– Teacher, I found out who that person was at the bar—should we initiate an attack on Stardust?
“Excuse me? Stardust?”
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That was somewhat shocking news. The drunk from yesterday, whose name I didn’t even know, and all I recognized was his face. It seemed his information was half-exposed.
[Already found his info, lol]
[Speedy ㄷㄷㄷ]
[Wow, the world is scary;]
[But according to Kayak, it’s really 100% that guy’s fault—wouldn’t it be okay to mess him up a bit?]
[No, no, you shouldn’t mess with regular folks.]
[What’s done is done, though.]
[Show the power of Kayak fans.]
[Should we launch a Buster Call??]
[Please give the order.]
The viewers’ opinions were divided. If we break it down, about three thought that was a bit excessive, five said to just go and take care of it, and two agreed with my opinion.
In truth, that’s still an impressive figure. Viewers usually love something edgy.
I had no intention of cursing. After all, that is the essence of internet broadcasting. What’s so bad about pursuing excitement and primal fun?
However, this time, I wasn’t so keen. It couldn’t be helped if the man’s information got leaked. In this highly advanced internet age, if you cause an incident, your info is usually the first thing to get exposed, right?
This time, I really wasn’t keen on it. It’s inevitable that a man’s personal information gets exposed. In this highly developed internet age, when something happens, isn’t it normal to start with the personal details?
But going so far as to hunt down his personal social media to hurl insults or send DMs is a different situation altogether. You could say it takes things a step further. It’s like dipping one foot into the incident instead of just watching it from a distance.
Furthermore, I’ve been feeling the impact of my words for a while now. This thing called a streamer can really execute the so-called “buster call” that viewers joke about.
If I incite people saying “Let’s go in!”, half of those watching the broadcast will mindlessly follow and bombard him with insults. Personally, I wouldn’t have any grudge against him. The psychology of the crowd is really terrifying.
And what if a lawsuit comes up? Life is real-life, and the measuring tape is something you handle yourself—I’m not responsible for all that.
Also, aside from the possibility of viewers being sued, there’s a bit of psychological pressure.
You see, if I genuinely gave the command to attack, wouldn’t that be a form of collective cyberbullying?
[Buster call, stop!!]
[Turn the ship around!]
[Ah lol, cyberbullying is bad lol]
[This is why I like the host]
[No need to create unnecessary trouble, yeah, wise decision]
[Seems like a few already went to hurl insults]
“Well, it can’t be helped. If I told them not to go and they went anyway, they might not be my viewer, or maybe they just went to terrorize from the community, right?”
There are always those kinds of folks around. In the battlefield of the internet, hyenas like them always show up.
Thinking about it, since those people have latched onto him, the guy must be really exhausted, but part of me thinks that’s just the right amount. I didn’t like him, but I like that people are cursing him instead.
Still, he did something wrong, so yeah, our viewers going over there is a bit excessive, but that level of spice is worth seeing.
I can still hear Nicang’s screams ringing in my ears. It seems like his hand movements weren’t good; I hope he gets to fix that this time.
“Now, let’s ignore that guy and do our thing. Whether he gets insulted and sues or abandons his account, it’s up to him.”
About three hours into the broadcast, news came in that the man’s account had been deactivated.
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