Chapter 46
Chapter 46
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 46
Chapter Title: An Editor That's Too Massive(?) for Me.
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"Great work, everyone! Haedal, Jamin, Huhu!"
"N-no, thank you for inviting us! It was truly an honor!"
"The honor is all mine!! My mom even cried watching the stream!"
"F-first, please allow us a bow! Thank you so much for having us today—it's an infinite honor!"
I watched the three of them overdoing it in front of me, my face turning awkward.
💬 Comments — Viewer Lolololololol — Viewer Lmao — Viewer Jae-ho looks so flustered lol — Viewer Sycophant special today was solid lol — Viewer Haedal's the best. Bowing right away lol As Haedal bowed, the other two immediately followed suit. It was total chaos.
'No more sycophant specials from now on.'
Today's content wasn't anything special. It was just a competition to see who was the biggest sycophant, inspired by Haedal from the last audition.
And as expected, Haedal took first place by a landslide. I'd never seen anyone grovel that hard in my life.
'If he'd been born in the Joseon era, he'd have been a legendary traitor.'
I shook my head and quickly helped the three of them up from their bows.
Then I questioned Haedal, the winner of the competition. I planned to grant his wish quickly and send him on his way.
"So, Haedal! As the winner, you've earned a wish ticket. Anything you want?"
Of course, it was just called a wish ticket. Viewers would filter out anything too burdensome or difficult. That's why I asked in front of them now.
"Ah! Can this humble servant really voice his wish?!"
"Talk normally, like before."
"Yes, sir! I'll say it!"
"Go ahead. What's your wish?"
"I-I just want to stream with you longer, Jae-ho!"
"You mean keep getting invites going forward?"
It was a more straightforward wish than I expected. And not a hard one either.
'That one's easy.'
But his wish was different from what I'd guessed.
"N-no! I just meant... could we maybe stream together a bit longer today?"
"Just the two of us?"
"Yes!"
I never saw that coming.
I quickly scanned the chat.
💬 Comments — Viewer Nice! — Viewer Has some sense? — Viewer Keep streaming! — Viewer Just 2 more hours! — Viewer Haedal good! The viewers' reactions were easy to predict, of course.
I usually ended streams quickly after content. But Haedal wanted to keep going a bit longer.
Naturally, even for the wish, we'd extend the stream today. That's why the viewers loved it.
But there was one thing they didn't know.
'I wasn't planning to end the stream yet anyway?'
I'd planned another piece of content anyway—one that popped up this morning. So Haedal's wish was kinda pointless.
'Did he try to win over my room's viewers?'
He really was a sycophant. Sharp mind, too.
I pondered for a second.
'Tell the truth? Or hype him up a bit?'
Haedal had put on a decent show today. He worked hard on stream and carried a few moments.
Boosting him a little didn't seem like a bad idea.
"Hmm, not a tough wish. We'll do it."
"R-really?!"
"Yeah, just two more hours together."
"Th-thank you! Thank you!"
Anyone would think I'd saved his life. Haedal tried to bow again right away—I had to work hard to stop him.
Meanwhile, the other two eyed Haedal enviously.
"Streaming alone with Jae-ho..."
"Nooooo! This humble servant wants to stream too!"
"Sorry, you two should head out now. But I'll send you off with plenty of cab fare and appearance fees."
"Okay..."
No helping it. A wish was a wish.
I saw the other two off. Then I approached Haedal, who was chatting with my room's viewers alone.
💬 Comments — Viewer Good stream today. — Viewer Haedal's got sense? — Viewer Off to fanboy "Aigoo! Young masters! Thank you so much!! This Haedal will never lose this loyalty!!"
Of course, calling it normal conversation was a stretch.
I cleared my throat and sat next to Haedal.
"Ahem, young masters? Really?"
"Ah... it just felt disrespectful to call you bros..."
"Sigh, do what you want."
"Yes, sir!"
Haedal stared at me with sparkling eyes. Pretty intimidating gaze, honestly.
That look alone made a solo stream with him impossible. It was already too much.
I picked up my smartphone for a moment.
"Oh, I've got an important call, so mind waiting a sec?"
"Yes! I could wait forever!"
"Uh, sure."
I ignored Haedal's overacting and made the call.
"Ah, yes. Hello, Dambi."
-Yes! Oh, hello! Jae-ho!
"Hey, just wondering—could we meet up now?"
-Y-yes! I'm nearby. Be there in 5 minutes!
"Okay, thanks. See you soon."
I hung up.
Her voice sounded pretty shy over the phone. Figured her appearance would match.
'Probably kinda petite?'
Didn't matter, though. As long as she edited well.
More worried she'd tense up on stream and bomb the interview.
'Gotta handle that part myself.'
I nodded and glanced back at Haedal.
He was staring at me with a super burdened expression.
"Wh-who's Dambi? A-are you ditching this servant already..."
"Cut the overacting."
"Yes, sir."
"She's just an applicant for Newtuber editing."
"Ah! Someone to be your employee!"
"Well, if the interview goes well."
"In-incredible! Already making content out of it...!"
It was pre-planned content, but I didn't mention that.
I checked the chat. Curious about viewer opinions.
💬 Comments — Viewer Nice! — Viewer Jackpot! — Viewer Hiring an editor at last? — Viewer Took long enough — Viewer I wanna be Jae-ho's editor too! Mostly positive reactions. Probably 'cause they'd been waiting for an editor.
I killed time chatting lightly with Haedal.
And just like that, five minutes passed.
Ding-dong.
Looked like the editor I'd been waiting for was here.
I hurried to the front door and opened it.
"H-hello?! Jae-ho!"
"Thanks for coming all this way...?"
My face fell into instant bewilderment.
And it had every right to.
A giant at least two meters tall stood before me. And it wasn't just height—huge face, thick neck, ripped muscles. His thighs were thicker than my waist.
'N-not petite at all!'
Why would someone like this edit videos? Seemed more cut out for something else.
Anyway, I quickly hid my shock. Rude in front of a guest.
"C-come on in."
"Y-yes!"
The editor(?), Dambi, ducked his head and stepped inside.
'Even the pseudonym Dambi doesn't fit at all!'
Of course, I only thought that. Not gutsy enough to say it out loud.
Thud. Thud.
I led Dambi to the camera.
Haedal looked pale as a ghost. Clearly terrified.
"This is streamer Haedal."
"I-I know. Famous for being fun."
"H-ho-honor! Dambi! I'm Haedal!"
Sycophant through and through?
He went low posture the second he saw the massive build. Even scooted out of his seat.
"Pl-please sit here! I warmed it up nice and cozy!"
"Th-thanks."
"Yes, sir! I'll step aside for a bit!"
What a unique character. I glanced at Haedal, then checked chat.
💬 Comments — Viewer Insane — Viewer Why no face cam? — Viewer Editor? Or did you call a gangster? — Viewer Chills — Viewer Jae-ho! Raise your left hand if you're in danger! Everyone was freaking out. Because of the massive editor.
But some recognized him.
— Viewer Isn't that Tangguri's editor? — Viewer Yeah! I've seen him! Definitely a named(?) editor.
Anyway, I felt the need to chat with him. Lots of questions.
"Let me greet you properly again. Hello, I'm Park Jae-ho."
"Y-yes! Hello! I-I'm Dambi."
"Ah, thanks so much for coming all the way here."
"N-no problem."
We started light to ease his nerves. Then got into the real talk.
"So why apply to be my editor? I haven't even said I'm hiring..."
"I-I'm a big fan of yours! I really want to edit for you!"
"Hmm, a fan..."
I stroked my chin. I needed skills, not fandom.
Then a small voice from the side—Haedal, huddled up.
"Of course! Anyone editing for Jae-ho has to be a fan first."
I ignored him.
And asked another question.
"Oh yeah, weren't you Tangguri's editor? Why quit? He's a big corp streamer."
"J-Jae-ho's a big corp too."
"Ahem, true... but not on Tangguri's level yet."
"Th-that's fair... but Tangguri has tons of editors. You don't have any yet, so..."
"More authority? Higher pay?"
"A-a bit of that, yeah."
I nodded. More honest than expected.
Haedal piped up again.
"Kya! Saw your potential to outgrow Tangguri and made the call! As expected of Dambi!"
I turned to glare at Haedal.
He flinched and whipped his head away.
Shouldn't have granted that wish.
Anyway, I talked with Dambi for quite a while after. Relayed viewer questions too.
"Uh... someone asked if you fight well... ahem."
"N-not sure. Never lost a fight yet..."
"Gasp...! A-as expected of Dambi!! Jae-ho's security is set!"
And after weighing everything.
I decided to hire him.
"Not bad at all. No—way above my league."
"H-honor, Jae-ho!"