Iyeonsu.
A name I simply can’t forget. She was my girlfriend back in high school.
The first and last romantic interest I never thought would be a part of my life. With her bright smile, she was the kind lady who came up to me when I was always alone, striking up conversations.
We broke up for various reasons, but it’s not like I didn’t wonder how she’s doing. Even before she became a kayak and after, Yeon Soo occasionally popped up in my thoughts.
I was curious about what she might be up to, but I didn’t feel the need to dig for updates.
It’s an age where anyone can easily find out about someone’s current situation with a few taps on a phone. I could have easily accessed information about her, but I didn’t want to go that far.
It felt petty and shady, and what does it even matter now if she’s doing well or not?
I kept it buried in my heart, thinking I’d never see her again. So, what’s this about her suddenly appearing?
“A coincidence… could it be?”
A donation came flying in during the broadcast, bearing the name Iyeonsu and delivering a meaningful message. It couldn’t all just be a mere coincidence.
They say when coincidences pile up, it becomes fate. All the evidence was clear, and I had no intention of denying it. I wasn’t a fool who had to taste something to know if it was good or bad.
The Iyeonsu who sent the donation was the one I knew—my ex-girlfriend.
So, to summarize, what does all this mean?
Out of the blue, my ex shows up saying she’s been watching my broadcast. She even asks me to contact her later if I have time.
Just thinking about it makes my head spin with confusion. How did she even start watching my stream? When did she begin? What’s the sudden motivation behind her appearing now? And how has she been all this time? A mountain of questions arose.
But, as always, I had to keep things in order. It wasn’t the time for that.
The broadcast was live. Just because I was curious doesn’t mean I’d end the stream. If I did, it would be practically confirming suspicions for the viewers.
In conclusion, even though I wanted to ask the donator a hundred questions, I couldn’t.
[“Host, why aren’t you saying anything?”]
[It suddenly got quiet, haha.]
[Wait, is that really your ex?]
[Iyeonsu… Iyeonsu… Iyeonsu… Iyeonsu… Iyeonsu… Iyeonsu…]
[I wasn’t really thinking much, but Kayak’s reaction is making me suspicious.]
[I’m about to turn black.]
[Where does Yeon Soo live? Where does Yeon Soo live? Where does Yeon Soo live? Where does Yeon Soo live? Where does Yeon Soo live?]
[They must just be lost in thought for a moment. No overthinking.]
I was lost in thought for a bit, and suddenly the chat exploded. My curiosity had to wait a little longer.
“Hey, no, everyone. I was just distracted for a bit. What are you talking about? I just saw the donations.”
[Ah, haha, yeah, right.]
[Yeon Soo does seem like a very feminine name.]
[Kayak dating a girl wouldn’t be weird… so…]
[Clearly a trap, but the viewers fall for it, haha.]
[It’s because Kayak’s fans have low intelligence.]
[For real, if these guys let their guard down, they’d get scammed, haha.]
[I suddenly spaced out and caused a misunderstanding, hehe.]
[Remembering an ex-boyfriend, huh?]
[So what was the name of the person you dated?]
Somehow, the conversation shifted to dating topics. Did the viewer who asked about my first dating experience want this kind of discussion?
What should I do with this? Suddenly, a good idea popped into my head, and I spoke up.
“Since we’re talking about dating, how about we play a dating sim?”
*
‘Kayak is streaming!’
– Dating a cute girl
[From dating talk to dating sims, what’s going on?]
[Finally going for the dating sim, haha!]
[Villain recommendation for the dating sim, LOL!]
[Was this all a build-up? Haha!]
[‘I will teach you about dating!’]
[Smoothly shifting the topic to dating sims, haha!]
[Stop digging into my private life, sigh.]
[Just be quiet and enjoy the dating sim.]
[This is a masterpiece.]
[It’s better than having zero people; at least one person’s here.]
[Enjoy the youthful romance of school days, after all.]
[So what did you do with your ex-boyfriend? What’s your ex’s name? – deleted message]
A popular dating sim game noted for its high number of recommendations on the game recommendation board at the café.
I finally pulled out the game I had left untouched for months, saying I would play it someday. I had been consistently asking for it to be played, but now doing it feels a bit guilty.
I feel a bit sorry for it.
“It seems like you guys are really interested in my love life, so today I’ll show you my dating style in action.”
[What could the host’s dating style be like?]
[Kayak’s Style of Flirting and Training ㄷㄷㄷㄷ]
[So suspiciously popular with the ladies]
[Kayak might be strong in these fantasy games, but in reality, probably not so much ㅇㅇ]
With those words, the game launched. A splash screen featuring three cute girls welcomed me.
Just like these types of dating sims, the illustrations were incredibly detailed. The art quality already seemed extraordinary.
“Thumping Academy~ Let’s find love… Hmm, just from the title, it sounds like your typical run-of-the-mill dating sim, but it’s supposedly that good.”
[Woah, wow!]
[Holy cow, check out those assets!]
[This is a crazy masterpiece, Kayak!]
[I’m tempted to say something inappropriate, hehehe….]
[I want to grab from behind and squeeze all around – deleted message]
[Lol, it’s hilarious how people say what they want and then get banned.]
[Seriously, filter it a bit, you crazy guys.]
[It’s ridiculous that there are so many female viewers in a place like this, lol.]
[The atmosphere screams bro zone, for real ㅋㅋㅋ]
[Kayak feels sorry….]
[Kayak might just be okay with the guy-hating vibe o_o….]
[How did this become a women’s chat box, lol?]
[Actually, I learned it all from the host.]
[Kayak’s harassment is even worse, lol.]
“Now, now, this is a broadcast that even kids and women are watching. Let’s keep the chat a bit more pleasant, okay? If things get too frustrating, we have a notepad, right? I don’t mind, but others might feel uncomfortable.”
Although the influx of viewers has been increasing, lately, I can really feel the difference. My room has a relatively comfortable vibe, but it’s not like I can just chat freely anymore like I used to.
I’m immune to these kinds of chats, but I know there are surely people who feel uncomfortable. So, even if it’s a hassle, it’s better to manage the chat regularly. If I keep up with it, I won’t be dealing with issues later.
“Separate from that, everyone really has big chests…. Even the smallest one looks like she’s at least a B-cup.”
[What what what what what?]
[You tell us to calm down, but then you ignite the fire yourself.]
[But Kayak’s a girl, and you guys are guys, lol.]
[You guys are men, lol]
[Ah, lol, then be born as a pretty woman like Kayak, right?]
[Honestly, it’s a bit funny that people are calling it sexual harassment when they talk about a 2D character’s breast size.]
[??? : Characters also feel shame! Don’t sexually harass characters!]
[It’s a bit cringe rather than shameful.]
[This goes against Korea’s Confucian values.]
[Is the smallest one with black hair a B-cup?]
[What’s this breast size rating, lol?]
[Can you really tell just by looking?]
[Indeed, sexual harassment is Camilla, lol.]
[According to fellow streamers, there are rumors that Kayak touches herself all over when she drinks.]
[Whoa;;;]
[Some random Arctic bear tears or whatever…]
I momentarily lost my cool at the baseless slander in the chat and raised my voice.
“Wait, when did I do that? Who made those claims? Riri, Nicang, Haryeong? Is that so… you said that?”
[Whoa, d-d-d]
[Kayak’s hit list scroll, lol.]
[Kayak’s eyes wide open, and her tongue is licking, lol, she’s in trouble.]
[I’ll remember this, lol, the three of you are in big trouble.]
[So now the three of you are getting milked by Kayak? – message deleted]
[Next time it’ll be you guys keeping in check, lol.]
[Seriously, it’s such an unfair accusation, right?]
[The Broadcast Host probably doesn’t remember because she was drunk, lol.]
I tucked away the names the viewers were calling me in the back of my mind. After all, that wasn’t what mattered right now.
“First, I’ll try charming each one of them. Normally, my dating style is pure love, but with dating sims, it’s all about charming this person and that. That’s the fun part.”
[Let’s go for a harem!]
[Real crazy pure love fans just clear one route and then quit the game.]
[Streamers should explore various routes, right?]
[It’s going to take quite a while to charm them all.]
“Ah, I’m usually pretty quick with these things, so it shouldn’t take too much time. But if it drags on, I can just focus on one at a time.”
After setting a rough plan, I started the game.
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