“What, did you say something?”
It was a call that came in one day.
His proposal was so chaotic and out of the blue that even after hearing it clearly, I had no choice but to ask again.
“The initial concept is to think of it like a summer camp, a bit like a team-building event or a picnic. Plus, we’ll throw in a pinch of broadcast flair for a mix of TV variety show vibes with the vibrant energy of internet streaming—”
I half-listened and let it flow out the other ear.
Explaining it like this would only confuse me more. Wouldn’t it be great if he could just summarize it in one short word or sentence?
It couldn’t be helped. The person on the other end of the line was so talkative that he had earned the nickname “Too Much Talker.”
This was part of his talent, and the reason he had succeeded.
The person I was talking to was a streamer-taker, and I was in the midst of receiving a collaboration proposal while listening to a rough explanation of what kind of broadcast it would be.
Right now, it was what you might call Taker Time. The streamer Taker, who had reportedly reached the heights of a major corporation with just his mouth, was now in full motor-mouth mode.
Taker Time cannot be stopped. Not even his parents could shut him up once he got going.
It wasn’t just a broadcast concept; it was simply who he was that made Taker truly frightening. Even in everyday life, he filled the air with this much audio.
Really, what a terrifying person Taker is…!
“So, to summarize, think summer camp! We’ll all go out, grill some meat, and play in the stream. Do you understand so far?”
“Um, got it.”
Dealing with Taker Time is simple.
Just kind of zone out until he wraps up, then catch the last sentence, and you can generally figure out what he’s talking about.
I have no idea why he drags out what could be summarized so easily, but seeing him self-summarize at the end shows he knows his own speech is quite long-winded.
“But calling it a summer camp seems a bit premature; it’s still May, isn’t it? Most people go for water activities in June to July.”
“Oh, I don’t really go out much in the dead of summer. Even though I might not look it, I’m quite sensitive to the heat. I prefer to go out early in the summer, when the vibe is still summery.”
I see. I wasn’t trying to nitpick; it was a genuine curiosity. It turned out to be a pretty ordinary reason, just Taker’s personal preference.
“It’s nice to avoid the peak tourist season when everyone’s rushing around. And even though it’s May, the temperature can reach 24 degrees during the day, right?”
Perfect weather for water activities!
The Taker added a comment.
“Um… I’m not really a fan of water.”
“Oh, in that case, you don’t have to go into the water. You can just dip your feet or stay on the side and eat fish.”
The moment the words ended, a reply came back immediately. As if he had anticipated such a response.
Anyway, this guy enjoys gathering people together to do things, just like last time in Lightning Village and even before that.
In a way, this could be considered part of the Taker’s identity as a streamer. Large-scale collaborations were definitely a phrase you couldn’t leave out when introducing the Taker.
“Weren’t about seven people supposed to participate earlier?”
“Yes, yes, I’m thinking about six to seven, including me.”
Six to seven. I wonder if the audio will overlap. It feels like a small number but also quite a lot.
“What about the members? Who’s joining?”
“Oh, the members are still undecided. I contacted Kayak first for the invite. Kayak was my top-choice member.”
“Ah…”
I wasn’t unaware of why they wanted to invite me first.
Now I could sense my own weight and influence to some extent.
Basically, thanks to my devoted concrete viewers who only watch my broadcasts, the viewer count is fairly guaranteed, and by inviting me, it would also be much easier to attract other streamers.
Just bringing up that Kayak would also get an invite would exponentially increase the chance of getting a “I’ll go too!” response.
I’m sure my friends Riri, Nicang, and Haryeong would follow me if I went.
“Oh, having Kayak join would be so reassuring! But I’m not forcing you, so take your time to think about it and just contact me casually. I’ll prepare all the food and book the top-notch accommodation for you. If you come, just relax…”
“I’ll go.”
Honestly, I had already made up my mind a long time ago, so I quickly replied before the Taker’s time started again.
The content planned by the Taker often had a high level of completion, producing fun broadcasts, and I usually enjoyed watching them.
It was a bit burdensome to actually go out instead of just streaming from home, but it didn’t seem bad to check it out at least once.
“Excellent choice. Just like you, Kayak! Did you know that Kayak has participated in my content quite a bit? From the Abyss viewer tournament to the last Lightning Village event. I remembered that and invited Kayak first this time too—”
“Yes, yes, I like Taker too. Just let me know the schedule once it’s decided—when we’re going and when we’ll return.”
Not long ago, I met with my editor, Jae-jun’s mother, Park Bok-ja.
Mother, Park Bok-ja.
I quickly delivered the message from a Taker with impressive chatter and then ran away.
*
It was a sunny day in May.
The Taker, who usually rarely ventured outside, was out and about for a change.
Their outfit was also different from usual. Despite being told that they looked rough and rugged, the Taker usually stuck to a neat wardrobe, but today they wore something quite flashy.
A Hawaiian shirt with palm trees printed on it, looking refreshing just to glance at, paired with shorts. And don’t forget the black sunglasses.
It was an outfit that screamed “I’m going on a vacation!”
As the Taker got out of a huge six-seater Carnival, passersby gave him a once-over.
“Oh my, everyone. I should’ve just gone and changed. I usually stay at home, so I didn’t realize this is some serious aggro, huh?”
[Wouldn’t you look? LOL Walking around in vacation gear in the middle of the city]
[For real LOL that Hawaiian shirt is pulling so much aggro haha]
[Exactly, I told you to go change]
[Don’t go saying you’re streaming from somewhere]
[So this is how you hit 2.13 million subscribers, huh?]
[No, no, it adds to the vibe when you head out dressed like this]
[This is how it is; it’s romantic and nice, right?]
[Why am I the one who feels embarrassed;;]
[So where are you actually going?]
“I’m just picking up the nearest person first. I’m the team leader and overall driver today.”
The Taker continued speaking while glancing at their phone. They were currently in the middle of an outdoor stream, or a “yabang.”
With a Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses, it was hard not to draw attention, especially while streaming.
And then, it happened.
A bizarre voice suddenly started coming from the Taker’s phone.
[Someone has donated 10,000 won!]
-Ahhhhh, huhuhuhuhuhuh—
It was the moaning of a man. A voice slightly mixed with a mechanical tone. The voice commonly referred to as “Changu” by Twitch viewers.
The moaning echoed loudly around the Taker. Because it was a yabang, the donation sound volume wasn’t set properly.
Reacting late, the Taker cursed and quickly fled the scene.
“Ugh, damn! Who’s trying to roast me? What kind of nonsense is this?”
[Pure comedy, fuck LOL]
[Look at him jump and run away haha]
[The people around must have been even more shocked LOL]
[Wow, didn’t you set up for the yabang? A pro streamer should’ve adjusted the volume by now]
“Yeah, I was a bit careless, I admit. Anyway, the one who donated gets banned. Bring me a bail of 100,000 won if you want out.”
“If you want to get in, bring a security deposit. The deposit starts at 100,000 won.”
It was at that moment when the Taker, grumbling, stopped in his tracks.
“Did you come out to meet me? You really didn’t have to.”
A clear voice came from behind him.
“Oh, you’re here—…”
As he turned around, the owner of the voice began to appear on the broadcast camera that he had set up for his live stream.
She looked like she was capturing the freshness of early summer. Her unique silver hair sparkled under the sunlight.
Her small face featured bright blue eyes that stared straight ahead.
With a wide-brimmed white hat that complemented her silver hair, a cute blue ribbon was wrapped around it, revealing her smooth shoulders under the sleeveless dress she wore.
They say the completion of fashion lies in the face, right?
Though she was dressed in an all-white look that was quite striking, it harmonized beautifully with her unique appearance, creating a peculiar synergy.
The Taker turned around and was momentarily at a loss for words.
Although he had seen the Kayak before in private, he had never seen her dressed up so elaborately.
Her outfit, which created a striking contrast with her casual wear, momentarily rendered even the chatty Taker silent.
[Wow, holy crap;;]
[Kayak is really too beautiful]
[Insane, insane, insane, insane, insane, insane, insane]
[I want to go on an MT with her, I want to go on an MT with her, I want to go on an MT with her]
[Taker, that lucky bastard, I’m so jealous]
Of course, the chat exploded. Given that the live stream couldn’t accommodate many people, it lagged momentarily.
Meanwhile, Kayak, who couldn’t grasp the situation, began to fidget with the hem of her dress and asked,
“Um… Is it too much? I bought this dress because I heard it’s what people wear when going out. I guess the all-white hat makes it a bit much. I really have no fashion sense, maybe I should’ve asked someone for advice—.”
“No, no! It suits you perfectly! It’s the best look I’ve seen on anyone—.”
Then, it happened.
Suddenly, Taker’s phone rang out again with that guy’s voice.
<<ㅇㅇ has donated 10,000 won!>
-Cex.
"...."
"...."
The brief message that ended unlike before was more than enough to cut off the conversation between the two.
A moment of silence fell, and holding onto his dizzying thoughts, Taker squeezed out a response.
"Uh, should we just go by car for now?"
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