An-sae has been a broadcaster for two years now.
Two years—a time that’s neither too long nor too short. With her diligent personality, she has tried various changes.
She originally started her broadcasting career as an Abyss streamer. She was a pretty decent no-cam broadcaster with good gaming skills.
After about six months of streaming, she felt a bit stifled and switched to being a general gaming streamer. That’s when she turned on her cam and started broadcasting.
Then, about six months ago, she transformed again from a general gaming streamer into a female streamer. Her viewers suggested that her looks were too good to waste on just general gaming.
While she still games, the frequency has drastically reduced. As her gaming time shrank, her communication and collaborations with others increased.
Becoming a gaming female streamer, both the quality and income of her broadcasts noticeably rose.
Her average viewership grew from about 20 to 80. That’s when she quit her day job and became a full-time broadcaster.
Her daily streaming time exploded from an average of 3-4 hours to about 8-10 hours.
Perhaps because of this, she was lucky to get access to the Taker server.
Of course, due to some events that happened there, she felt deep stress and some doubts about her broadcasting career, but ultimately, that crisis turned into another opportunity, which was a great thing.
This year, as a two-year streamer, An-sae, contrary to the viewers’ somewhat naïve and clumsy opinions, was actually very cool-headed, smart, and had a bit of charm.
Known by those in the know for her decent looks and figure, this female streamer earned a ridiculous amount, equal to an average office worker’s salary, but she wished for even more growth in her broadcasts.
More specifically, her ambition grew even larger after joining the Taker server.
The silver-haired streamer significantly influenced her. This streamer supported An-sae, who was in crisis, and ultimately helped her grow her broadcasts once again.
Before she knew it, An-sae developed a desire to stand in the same position as Kayak, whom she admired.
Ironically, the famous Kayak was not particularly keen on fame, but An-sae was longing for it fervently.
Simply earning a lot of money wasn’t enough.
An-sae wanted a life where her broadcasts were streamed in real time to the community, where she occasionally appeared on public broadcasts and sometimes featured in internet articles—just like Kayak.
If Kayak had known, she would have thought, “That’s not such a great thing, An-sae,” shaking her head in her heart.
Anyway, An-sae was currently fired up with ambition following the end of the Taker server, inspired by Kayak.
“I’ve got to work hard…!”
This time participating in “Tegang Detective” was also a build-up for her.
An-sae knew very well that without the trickle-down effect from large corporations, growth would be impossible. She realized this again through this incident.
While existing viewers might dislike it, inflow was essential for growth. Quite a few new viewers came to her broadcast through Kayak via this Taker server as well.
A lot of new viewers came in.
“I need to make a lasting impression on the viewers with this content.”
Moreover, since Kayak is participating instead of Han Kang, who’s embroiled in controversy, this was a golden opportunity.
Originally, the Detective Han content was practically off-limits for An-sae, who had a past with Han Kang.
This time, with Kayak stepping in, An-sae was just grateful to the Taker who had suggested it.
With the leading powerhouses of Twishi being Taker and Kayak, even absorbing just 10% of their viewer pie could bring meaningful change to the broadcast.
True to her diligent and ambitious student persona, An-sae began preparing the content a day in advance. She cleaned up the house for the guests and even simulated the situation beforehand.
“No, no, hold on. What the heck is this? A pair of slippers that this man would wear?”
“Uh, those are my brother’s! I have a younger brother… and he wears those when he comes over sometimes!”
“Hmm… According to viewer reports, your younger brother went to the army…”
“Ahhh…!”
The woman on the screen looked flustered as if she had been caught off guard.
An-sae nodded at that sight.
“I think reactions are going to be important.”
This was An-sae’s impression after reviewing the first and second episodes of Detective Han.
She believed that the essence of the Detective Han content lay in the reactions.
When Taker and Kayak arrived at her house, the key point was to react as if real detectives had barged in.
The interest that viewers develop and their overall thoughts about An-sae would shift based on those reactions that unfolded in front of thousands.
“Do I have to fake surprise…?”
An-sae wasn’t the type who could easily vary her emotions. She had struggled enough trying to raise her tension, unlike the usual energy present on Taker’s server.
Witnessing Kayak’s frenzy right next to her, raising her energy to even half of that felt like a tall order.
Especially in cases like this content where everything was known in advance.
It wasn’t like real detectives were barging in unexpectedly; she was already informed about Kayak and Taker visiting. It didn’t seem like there would be much to be surprised about.
Frankly, she wasn’t even that shocked by sudden jumpscares in horror games.
“…I guess I do have to put on a performance.”
In the end, she concluded that a touch of emotional acting would be necessary for the broadcast.
Some might call it fake, but it couldn’t be helped. It wasn’t just to draw in viewers; it was also for the sake of a better broadcast.
If she stood there like a wooden doll with no reactions, it wouldn’t be entertaining for viewers, would it?
However, on the actual content day, An-sae realized she didn’t need to worry about that.
“AAAH! It hurts, it hurts!”
“Shut up, you heinous criminal! You have the right to remain silent! You can appoint a lawyer…!”
An-sae’s boss, known for being overly invested, personally came forward to twist An-sae’s arm to help her immerse herself in the moment.
The unhelpful An-sae’s boss personally stepped in to twist An-sae’s arm so she could get immersed in the situation.
*
[So who’s the guest?]
[Please, a Female Streamer, please, a Female Streamer, please, a Female Streamer]
[Male Streamers are funny too, you idiots]
[What’s entertaining about watching Male Streamers break into a house, you moron?]
[Male Streamers aren’t too affected even if they get girlfriends, so it’s just no fun, lol]
[Is it Jisoo?]
[Sounds like a raincoat]
[Taker said it’s New Girl]
[Stop stalling and open it already]
Currently, Kayak and Taker had arrived in front of the guest’s house. In that moment, they were stalling to raise the viewers’ anticipation.
Meanwhile, Kayak was suddenly doing weird movements while sneaking glances at Taker.
She jumped in front of the door, crouched down, and suddenly made whooshing sounds while sticking to the wall.
[So why is Kayak acting like that?]
[That hip movement, wow….]
[She’s trying to seduce Taker~]
[So jealous, damn]
[What, is she imitating a special forces member? hahaha]
[She’s quick, though]
Taker was puzzled too. Why the heck was Kayak acting like this?
“I think the suspect is inside, should we enter, Detective?”
“…Are you pretending to be a police officer just now?”
Taker murmured in disbelief. Which world’s police act that exaggeratedly? It looked more like a wannabe cop than an actual officer.
But on the other hand, it made Taker realize they had done a good job with the casting.
Detective Te-gang usually set up the basic situation with the guest and left everything else to the cast, relying mainly on improv.
For them to be already immersed in the situation and making lines like this? It seemed Taker wouldn’t have much to do today. Just providing support from the sidelines would be enough.
“We’re not pretending! We’re real detectives, senior!”
Kayak said with a serious face.
Both Taker and Kayak were detectives, with Taker being the senior. It appeared they decided to go with that setting.
Taker, who received the cue, nodded.
“Right, Detective Ka. There’s a suspect inside. An individual presumed to have committed a heinous crime.”
“Heinous criminal…!”
“We need to capture him and enforce justice. Can you handle it?”
Kayak nodded with a determined look on her face. The truth was, Taker was internally screaming since this was not their usual territory.
[This skit, damn hahaha]
[Ah, lol, it’s cringy, you crazy kids hahaha]
[Gunhee is bad at this, damn hahaha]
[Just –the- god Camilla]
[Why does Kayak love role-playing so much?]
[Guess it’s because she’s from a theater department]
[Is Kayak in theater?]
[She used to role-play often, but after teaming up with An-sae in Taker’s server, she’s been doing skits all the time]
[Role-play addiction, wow]
Looking at the chat, and judging that the viewers were thoroughly hyped, Taker opened their mouth.
“Alright, Detective Ka. We’re entering.”
“Entering!”
“Whoa, whoa, calm down. First, we need to reassure the suspect so he doesn’t escape. From now on, we’re not detectives, but safety inspectors here for a gas check.”
“We need to reassure the suspect so they don’t get anxious. From now on, we are not detectives, but safety inspectors here for a gas check.”
The Taker patted Kayak’s back and said.
“Okay, ring the doorbell and say we’re here for a gas inspection.”
“Got it!”
Ding dong—
“Who is it?”
“We’re here for a gas check!”
“Huh? A gas check…? Ah, oh… that setup….”
A murmured voice came through the intercom, possibly confirming Kayak and Taker’s faces.
Soon, with a clunk, the door opened, revealing a woman inside.
“Hello. You said you came for a gas check—.”
[Who are you?]
[An-sae]
[An-sae! An-sae! An-sae! An-sae! An-sae! An-sae!]
[You don’t know who An-sae is, you nerds?]
[How can you not know the traitor who hit Kayak, the first princess, and normalized the maid cafe?]
[That’s quite a long title.]
[Did the detective know Kayak as a guest?]
[Is it a case where the detective knows the criminal? Hmm….]
[Can’t you give a pass since it’s a friend of Kayak?]
[Wait, An-sae was a female streamer, huh.]
[I don’t know who you are, but you seem cool ㅎㅎ;]
It was right then. When An-sae revealed herself in front of the viewers and swung the door wide open.
As soon as Kayak, who entered with Taker, closed the front door, she dashed out like a rocket.
Before Taker and An-sae could even react, Kayak’s action was.
“Wait, ahhhh—!”
Suddenly, she pinned An-sae down, restraining her.
“I have subdued the suspect, Senpai!”
And then she reported to Taker with a face expecting praise.
It was Taker who, rather, was taken aback.
“What are you doing… Kay-detective, what’s going on?!”
“Huh? But she’s a vicious criminal. There’s a risk of escape, so she needs to be restrained. Let me put the handcuffs on first.”
Saying that, Kayak took handcuffs out of her pocket and attached them to An-sae’s wrist.
Her attitude was so natural that Taker momentarily lost her words.
[When did the suspect become a vicious criminal? LOL]
[??? : It’s the casino’s revenge…!]
[Kayak, you’re really a scary person.]
[Should I give a pass since we’re friends? Yeah, if it’s Kayak, I’ll investigate even more thoroughly! LOL]
[But didn’t they play together? Isn’t this the first time seeing each other for real?]
[Who starts by bending an arm and cuffing someone on the first meeting? LOL]
[When did she even bring the handcuffs? LOL]
[So prepared, goat!]
[Kayak is really out of her mind, yeah….]
‘Now I don’t even know, damn it.’
Since the broadcast was improvised, there was no boundary. Now that Kayak had gone off the rails, Taker had to follow suit.
With a stiff face, Taker opened her mouth.
“Arrest her.”
“Yes!”
“Oh, no. What arrest? Kayak? Kayak! Why is this person so strong—.”
With that, Kayak dragged An-sae away, and the broadcast resonated only with An-sae’s desperate cries for a while.
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