Streaming full-time like this wasn’t the Taker’s original plan.
Originally, the idea was to turn on the broadcast before enough people gathered and catch the scene of them slowly coming together, building anticipation.
He intended to turn off the broadcast while driving in the car.
While heading to the destination, he could only show the same scenery over and over. It was bound to become boring and slow for the broadcast.
It would be hard to attract the viewers’ interest, and since he would have to do everything by talking alone without any help while broadcasting, it wasn’t an easy task to keep the audio going.
Especially considering that most people in the car were those whose main content was gaming, expecting them to be talkative was asking for trouble. It would undoubtedly be exhausting for them too.
The main content, the resort outing, was a separate event, but it was possible that they could drain all their energy in the car.
Though Taker had a talent for filling in such audio gaps, he had to focus on driving and couldn’t just jump into conversations as he usually would.
Therefore, while driving, it made sense to turn off the broadcast. That was the primary plan settled in Taker’s mind.
However, life doesn’t always go according to plan.
Contrary to his intentions, the stream was still running.
“What do you mean ‘couple goals’? I was just giving an objective opinion.”
Was it the High-skilled Player or Nicang who started it? Thanks to their requests, the camera that was in the back seat had long since moved to the front passenger seat.
People wanted Kayak in the spotlight. Her antics made for great viewing.
[Taker’s handsome…? Hmm….]
[Is Kayak riding the couple goal train too??]
[I’m better looking than you, sis.]
[What is this person scheming again?]
[Please say we’re handsome too.]
[Does Taker, who earns 300 million a month, look like a loser to you guys? Haha.]
[Jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealously!!]
[What’s the relationship with Taker? What’s the relationship with Taker? What’s the relationship with Taker? What’s the relationship with Taker?]
“We’re nothing. Also, I’ve already warned you about spamming. It causes lag. If you don’t listen, I’m shutting down the stream.”
“Hey, if you don’t listen, I’ll turn off the broadcast.”
With that, Kayak made a motion as if tapping her phone. The chatbox started to go wild in response.
The messages flew by so quickly that it was a festival of incomprehensible letters.
From the glimpses here and there, it could be inferred that many were begging not to turn off the broadcast, admitting their mistakes.
At this point, Taker once again realized Kayak’s greatness.
To capture the furious audience’s sentiment like a raging bull! And to do it not by sweet-talking them but through a firm stance was even more impressive.
It was as if she was running a sort of high-stakes business.
When a streamer threatens to shut down the broadcast, it’s akin to a merchant packing up their goods and declaring they’ll end the business if customers keep acting difficult.
Having been in internet broadcasting for a long time, Taker knew very well that pulling such stunts could result in not calming the viewers but rather stirring up a riot, increasing the actual number of people who wouldn’t watch anymore in rebellion.
This was not something just anyone could pull off. It required a precise understanding of one’s own status and audience sentiment.
“That’s right, good job. It’s so nice when you listen. We’re all here to have a good time watching the broadcast, so we can’t be tearing each other down and making trouble.”
[That’s right, right?]
[Please say that again!]
[Kayak, ma’am….]
[Immediate riot suppression, lol.]
[What’s with showing off those massive breasts while saying that, the symbol of motherhood?]
[Just seeing her face calms me down, lol.]
Indeed, it was something only Kayak could do. Taker, sitting beside her, didn’t show it, but was in awe of Kayak’s abilities.
‘Truly, controlling public sentiment is Kayak’s forte…’
*
“That’s not how you grill meat. Give it to me for a second.”
With that, the High-skilled Player snatched the tongs and scissors.
As a cooking VTuber, she had a knack for grilling meat, her movements smooth and confident.
“Barbecue is tricky as the fire control doesn’t go well. If it’s not cooked properly and the oil drops wrong, the flames can shoot up and burn everything quickly.”
“Ooh….”
[That’s right, right?]
[As expected, skilled! Looks like you’ve grilled some meat before.]
[It’s kind of funny to say that to someone who’s a chef, lol.]
[Charcoal is tasty, but you absolutely need someone who knows what they’re doing, lol.]
[You need at least one person who knows how to cook, haha]
[I was wondering why they brought a high-skilled player, turns out it’s to grill meat]
[The high-skilled player grilling meat (and I mean a real pro)]
At the expert’s words, Nicang, who had her scissors snatched away, let out a small gasp as she paused from grilling the meat.
I felt the same way. It’s clear that a pro is on a whole different level.
A person who’s mastered a particular field has this unique confidence—it’s the kind of certainty that I know a lot about. I admire that boldness.
After filming the high-skilled player diligently grilling the meat for a while, I decided to move.
My role at the moment is the cameraman. For some reason, it seemed like that was implicitly decided. Ever since I brought the car, it felt like I’ve been broadcasting non-stop.
After getting off at the resort and unpacking, we have a short break before diving right into the barbecue party.
The barbecue area was mostly set up, so there wasn’t much for me to do, but I still felt a little uneasy just lounging around like this.
“Eh? Kayak is doing the hardest work here, what do you mean?” said the Taker, who was in the middle of transporting meat to the table.
“Hard work, huh?”
“You’re the one holding the camera and running the broadcast. That’s the most important thing. Even though it looks like we’re just here to have fun, we came to do some broadcasting too.”
[Ah haha, that’s right, Kayak is the one suffering the most]
[If it wasn’t for the broadcast host, these guys wouldn’t be manageable]
[Seriously, the high-skilled player freaked out for a second when he grabbed the phone]
[The broadcast might be by Taker, but the chat is completely taken over by Kayak fans, lol]
[Kayak fans, what are they even doing?]
[Time Bill Gates loving Kayak]
Hmm, that definitely made sense.
Even if the broadcast feels like a healing trip for streamers, the most important thing is still the broadcasting itself.
We shouldn’t forget that we gathered here to stream together. It’s just as well that I’ve been given a weighty task.
Realizing this a bit late, I rushed around the barbecue area, capturing everyone on camera.
“Hello there.”
“Ah, yes. Kayak!”
“I’m currently live; could you step out for a moment?”
“Shall we?”
“Yes, of course!”
I talked to a woman who was setting up various vegetables and drinks following the Taker.
“Please look at the camera and tell us your age and name.”
“Hi! I’m Hae-Ming, a 19-year-old streamer on Twitch. Hello!”
I had already greeted everyone during the car ride, but the viewers might not have seen that.
Going around capturing everyone’s looks is what I’m supposed to do today.
[Minor ㄷㄷㄷㄷ]
[So bright and energetic haha]
[Can minors even be here?]
[Better than a club]
[Just don’t drink]
[What could possibly go wrong]
[Seriously, the lines are a bit off]
[??? : Look at the camera and say your name and age]
[From now on, we’ll be having a chaotic broadcast with Kayak]
[Oh dear]
[Harassment against minors is no joke haha, do you want to get sued?]
[She probably got permission from her parents, right? She knows how to handle things]
[For real haha, Hae-Ming has 400k V-tuber subscribers, living more responsibly than those kayak fans wasting time]
[Kayak fans should worry about their own futures]
“Well then, I’ll take my leave! Kayak… fans, stay healthy!”
Even after Hae-Ming left, I continued moving around and conducting interviews.
*
So there I was, having a barbecue party and playing in the water, and before I knew it, it was night.
“Everyone, Taker’s 1st Field Trip. Did you all have fun?”
Taker quietly addressed the gathered crowd.
[Is there more?]
[Aren’t we supposed to sleep now?]
[It was pretty boring until now]
[It’s only 10 PM, why sleep?]
[Real parties start at night]
[But Hae-Ming is a minor]
[Kids these days stay up later, easily 2-3 AM]
Viewers who thought it was about time to sleep were puzzled. On the other hand, the streamers, who had received hints about doing something at night, were calm.
“Tonight, we have a special event planned. That is…”
As all eyes focused on him, Taker spoke mysteriously.
“A courage test. Also known as a fear experience.”
Cheers erupted in the chat.
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