“Ahaha, that was legendary! I only found out because the viewers told me.”
“No, it’s circulating as clips. Someone shared it, and I saw it on VTubers Shorts yesterday.”
“Isn’t that proof of success? We’re world-class, world-class. Let’s have a drink.”
It didn’t take long for the group to start feeling tipsy.
Fools just needed to see each other’s faces to get excited. This was one of the magic of alcohol.
No matter how stiff or socially awkward someone was, after drinking for a while, they’d inevitably show a sign of being a bit off.
The awkwardness from their first meeting was nowhere to be found. Everyone’s faces were appropriately flushed, raising their voices and laughing over trivial stories.
“Should we head to the third round soon?”
“Ugh. I’m starting to feel it.”
“How can you feel it after drinking so little? Aren’t you just a lightweight?”
“Just wait until you reach my age. It’s not the same as before! I’m twenty-nine. Twenty-nine! Seriously, the difference between mid-twenties and late-twenties is huge.”
“Oh, here we go again. So, are we going or not?”
“We have to go. We must go.”
“Right, it’s not easy to gather again while each of us is broadcasting.”
It had been a long time since they left the restaurant where they first met.
Now, they were at a cozy pub recommended by Hakchu. At the restaurant, since food was the main focus, the drinks were just wine.
But this place was different. They’d been drinking so much it felt like drinking was the main event, especially for Han Kang and LimeTack, along with the manly Jin.
It wasn’t a lie that LimeTack was good at drinking; his face was just a bit red, but he looked lively.
On the other hand, the oldest, Han Kang, seemed a bit wobbly, likely because he had a big drink with LimeTack.
But still, it didn’t seem like they were joking about going for the third or fourth round; despite complaining, they kept moving forward.
“Didn’t we say there’s no schedule tomorrow? Alright, so are we all going until the end tonight?”
“Hyung, that line sounded just like a manager.”
“Real. He might suddenly suggest going hiking this weekend.”
“Kuhuhuh. Hiking, huh?”
“What’s wrong with hiking? I like hiking.”
Maybe getting some fresh air helped; Han Kang’s face looked more composed as he turned to the group.
“That thing I said earlier was just a joke. If anyone really feels tired or wants to go home, feel free to head out. To be honest, if we’ve all been together until the second round, we’ve already had quite a bit. No need to be shy, right?”
And then he checked in with those who hadn’t expressed a clear intention yet, unlike LimeTack and Hakchu.
“Riri, Hoon, is everyone okay?”
“Yep!”
“I’m good since nothing special is happening tomorrow.”
“Me too.”
LimeTack opened their mouth in surprise at the positive replies.
“…Looks like no one’s going to go, huh?”
“Right? This is rare. Guess we are indeed a team?”
“With this level of bonding, we could win and all that.”
“Then where should we go? Bro, do you know a place?”
“There’s a decent pub nearby… but they serve mostly dry snacks. Do you guys eat dried squid and stuff?”
Even though it was said “everyone,” Han Kang’s gaze was clearly directed at one spot.
Riri was halfway leaning and walking, supported by Kayak.
Ah. Hakchu made a small sound, as if they understood. That’s right. It somehow didn’t seem right to imagine chewing on dried squid with a face like hers.
She looked like someone who belonged in a wine bar or cocktail bar. With snacks that seemed like they’d only eat cheese or something.
Although earlier at the emotional pub, while drinking soju, Riri had been controlled by her and was even licking her lips wanting to drink more.
Kayak, who had been looking elsewhere, belatedly noticed that others were staring at them and spoke up.
“What’s up?”
“Ah, yes. Teacher. We’re thinking of going to a pub, is it okay if the snacks are dry?”
A faint laugh slipped out. It came from Kayak.
“I like dried pollack and I’m a fan of dried fish too. And if there’s something with broth… like fish cake soup, that’d be nice.”
“We have fish cake soup too. You know how to eat, Teacher.”
“Your tastes are surprisingly old-fashioned…”
Han Kang clapped, and Hakchu nodded in surprise.
“More importantly… is it okay for Riri to go out until the third round? I think it’s about time she heads back.”
Kayak looked at Riri, who was leaning on them. She didn’t seem all that fine. She had been lively until the first round.
It was likely because of what happened earlier. She had stuck right next to Kayak under the pretense of controlling their drinking, but ended up drinking everything herself.
Hakchu clicked their tongue as if feeling sorry.
“Then should we send Dahee home? Since we have to go out to the main street to catch a taxi for the pub.”
At that moment, Riri, who was staggering along, suddenly raised her right hand and said,
“No! I’m totally! Fine!”
With dazed eyes and a flushed face. A raised voice.
“I don’t think that’s the case.”
It was clear to anyone that things were not normal, but Kayak really couldn’t help but poke at it painfully.
Riri looked at Kayak with the face of a drenched puppy.
“Teacher…? Are you trying to send me away?”
“You looked like you were struggling.”
“No way! I’m not struggling at all!”
It seemed like Riri was trying to prove she was perfectly fine as she took a step away from Kayak and began to walk slowly.
Riri walked steadily from the wooden bench to the fountain in front of her. When she finally reached the end of the fountain, she sported a triumphant expression.
“Did you see that?”
“See what…?”
“I can walk just fine without the teacher’s help! A drunk person couldn’t walk like this! Of course, I’m not completely sober! I’m not in a state where I’d fall over and head home!”
Hakchu and the others held their tongues. They didn’t feel the need to mention that Riri had stumbled and wobbled during her walk to the fountain just moments ago.
Kayak also played along with Riri.
“Um… I guess so. I was mistaken.”
“That’s right! I’ll stay until the end and go in when the teacher goes in!”
‘Why does Dahee seem more like the younger sibling?’
From what he heard, Riri was twenty-three and Kayak was twenty-one.
But in this situation, Riri seemed more like a younger sibling to Kayak. With Riri being petite compared to the long-limbed Kayak, it felt that way to Hakchu, perhaps due to their height difference.
“Alright, alright. Let’s start moving. Turn right here.”
Following Han Kang’s lead, the group slowly began to walk.
*
[No broadcasts today]
Where did all the kids who usually streamed at this time go? Han Kang, Riri, and Kayak are all absent?
– They went for a company dinner.
n – Ah.
n – Did Kayak go to the dinner too?
n – They didn’t mention it in their stream, but I heard they said they were going.
n – It feels a bit wrong for just one person to skip out.
[Is there a 0% chance they’ll turn on the stream? ]
Other teams are doing short streams, so they must be having fun.
Does Kayak’s team not do that?
– How would we know? Hahaha.
– It’s not like they have to turn it on.
n – Even though there’s Kayak who’s non-cam?
n – Even without that, turning on the stream would make it uncomfortable to enjoy.
n – It’s not like we’re supposed to report to the boss while out for team dinner. Why do they have to show you how they’re having fun? Haha.
n – It’s just that I want to see them a bit and I feel a little anxious.
Praying and
ㄴ What’s making you anxious, lol? Are those girls from the company your girlfriends?
ㄴ If Riri announces she has a boyfriend, she’ll turn dark and start writing, lol.
ㄴ Seriously, you idiot, sigh…
ㄴ Riri is pretty cute though.
ㄴ Kayak could be a soup person too, you know.
<I heard Han Kang is quite the womanizer….>
They say he charms every woman he meets… even went on a date with his subscribers at a fan meeting and ended up eating them, hmm…
-Han Kang has been suing all these kinds of posts lately, be careful, okay?
ㄴ Looks like he has already prepared the IP thoroughly.
ㄴ Where the heck is this address?
ㄴ Asgard resident’s entrance, lol.
-Info) Han Kang once had a contact accident while cruising the busy streets hunting for dates.
ㄴ Ah, lol, that was in Ingyedong, right?
ㄴ Was he driving a Bentley? I was living in Ingyedong back then, so I saw it firsthand.
ㄴ Not much different from those Kapu losers.
-Please don’t touch Kayak and Riri…
ㄴ Who knows what Kayak looks like, why touch her, lol?
ㄴ That grand heart pouch must have already been spotted by Han Kang’s radar.
ㄴ Why Hakchu…?
ㄴ Let’s just leave it at that.
<So, we just need to suspect the Kayak team girls if they don’t start the broadcast tomorrow, right?>
Kayak usually goes live between 7 and 11,
Riri starts as early as 4,
Hakchu… isn’t necessary.
No matter how late, they should all be there by 10, right? I have no overtime tomorrow, lol, I’m waiting from 4.
-It’s these bastards that make the girls depressed and anxious, huh…
-Why leave out our cute Hakchu’s eye?
ㄴ But Hakchu has been in public relationships since turning 20…
ㄴ So you think Riri or Kayak haven’t had relationships? lol, selective unicorn idiots.
ㄴ Regardless of virginity, they’re already failing the visual test.
ㄴ They’re not pretty.
<I can’t wait for the office dinner stories tomorrow, upvote if you feel the same, lol>
I wonder how our friends will describe Kayak’s looks? How big will they say her mamba was?
I’m already excited and can’t hold back, lol.
-What kind of crazy person describes breasts on a broadcast?
-I’m really curious about the face stories, huh…
-Not-cam streamer is essential course, you know…
-They’ll probably just say she’s pretty out of courtesy, what more can we expect?
-LimeTack <<< This idiot can't lie because there's no fold in his brain, just hit him with a donation and watch his reactions, it’ll be fun. -Reading these posts, I'm genuinely impressed by how Kayak, a gallery veteran with 3000 shady friends, consistently broadcasts...
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