Chapter 95
Chapter 95
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 95
Chapter Title: Self-Defense Lessons
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Yoon A-reum was a Nutuber who uploaded videos she'd personally filmed to internet video sites, as well as a streamer who did live game broadcasts.
Yoon A-reum brought up the idea of a game stream while offering ramen as a bribe.
Na Gang-in asked,
"You want me to duo with you on your game stream?"
"Yep! Heehee."
Na Gang-in rubbed his palms together a few times.
"Sure, why not. I'll show them the Emperor of Pentakills."
"Yeah, I did."
"I know. That's what we're doing today too. You've gotta earn that ramen."
Na Gang-in and his AI, Jeon Ji-in, shared sensations.
The taste and satisfaction Na Gang-in felt from eating were felt identically by Jeon Ji-in.
Yoon A-reum waved her hands.
"No, not gaming. How many people watch my streams anyway?"
"Huh? Not that?"
"Of course not. And Gang-in oppa, you're Silly... I mean, Silver, right? Your event play is too weak."
"That's not something a streamer with ten viewers should say."
"That's why I'm planning an event to skyrocket my subscribers."
"Huh?"
Yoon A-reum grinned broadly.
"Don't you think uploading a badass self-defense lesson video would pull in subscribers like crazy?"
"Uh... On your gaming channel?"
"Yep."
"You want me to do it?"
"Yes!"
"You know I don't do streams, right?"
"I do! That's why!"
When Yoon A-reum had brought the ramen on a cart, she'd hidden a mask underneath it. She pulled it out now.
"I prepared this. You wear this mask and teach self-defense. Then no one will recognize Gang-in oppa's face."
Na Gang-in picked up the mask and examined it.
"What is this?"
"It's a robot mask. I bought it online."
Na Gang-in held the mask up again. It wasn't impossible.
"You got opponents lined up?"
"Yes! Eun-seo unnie as the actress and Seong-hwan!"
"Why two opponents instead of one?"
"I was thinking hostage situation concept."
Na Gang-in added a condition.
"For that kind of thing, one ramen isn't enough. Make me some fried rice too. Egg on top, half-boiled."
"Got it!"
The next day at noon, Na Gang-in stood in front of the camera wearing the robot mask.
"This good?"
Yoon A-reum nodded vigorously.
"Yes!"
In front of Na Gang-in stood Cha Eun-seo and An Seong-hwan. They were also wearing robot masks.
Yoon A-reum explained the setup.
"Seong-hwan tries to kidnap Eun-seo unnie, and Gang-in oppa swoops in coolly to save her. That's what we'll film."
An Seong-hwan asked,
"A-reum, isn't this supposed to be a self-defense lesson?"
"Ordinary self-defense vids are all over the internet already. This one's titled 'Self-Defense Lesson - How to Save Your Girlfriend When She's Grabbed by a Knife-Wielding Robber.'"
"Who'd watch a vid for such a specific scenario?"
Yoon A-reum replied confidently.
"Her girlfriend will show it to her boyfriend?"
"Uh... Yeah, maybe?"
An Seong-hwan, a lifelong singleton, didn't really get couple dynamics. If she said so, he figured it must be true.
Yoon A-reum said,
"Okay, filming starts now. I'll hype the viewers first, then signal you. Threaten Eun-seo unnie with that knife. I'll jump in midway again."
She put on her own robot mask first, stood in front of the camera, and explained the situation. Then she stepped aside and snapped her fingers as the signal.
An Seong-hwan pointed a toy knife at Cha Eun-seo and yelled,
"Don't move! Hand over the money!"
Cha Eun-seo threw herself into the hostage role.
"Oh no! A robber! Save me, Robot Man!"
Na Gang-in had worked with top actors on movie and drama sets until now. Seeing these amateurs' awkward acting made him sigh inwardly.
"There's a limit to how stiff acting can be. The robber sounds like he's reading from a textbook, and the hostage is way too over-the-top."
Still, he'd gotten free ramen and fried rice, so he had to earn it.
He strode toward An Seong-hwan. The flustered An Seong-hwan swung the toy knife his way.
"St-stop! Robot Man!"
Na Gang-in snatched the toy knife away with a flick.
This was where Yoon A-reum was supposed to cut in and explain to the viewers.
But Yoon A-reum forgot her cue and just gulped nervously. An Seong-hwan floundered, unsure what to do.
Na Gang-in sighed deeply, grabbed An Seong-hwan's arm, hooked his leg, and flung him aside.
"Gah!"
Na Gang-in glanced at Cha Eun-seo. The hostage actress yelled awkwardly,
"Thank you, Robot Man!"
Na Gang-in grabbed Cha Eun-seo and flung her aside too.
"Kyaa! Why me?!"
Then he walked toward Yoon A-reum, who had demanded this shoot in the first place.
Yoon A-reum panicked and yelled,
"Not me! I didn't do anything! Kyaa!"
Na Gang-in grabbed Yoon A-reum and flung her too.
Yoon A-reum flew right into the middle of the camera frame and flopped down.
The gym floor was covered in soft mats. Na Gang-in had thrown her with perfect technique, so it didn't hurt, but she was so startled she just flailed around without getting up.
Na Gang-in said to Yoon A-reum,
"If you're gonna make me do this, at least write a proper script. You two, practice your acting. I thought I was dealing with real robots."
The video turned out completely different from the original intent.
Yoon A-reum uploaded it to her internet video site account anyway.
Her channel wasn't popular to begin with. Her live game streams only had a dozen viewers, so she didn't expect many views on videos either.
This upload was no different. Only a handful of people watched it.
Yoon A-reum sighed heavily.
"I thought it was a good idea, but guess not. No traction."
College hacker An Seong-hwan asked,
"Want me to try something?"
"Yes! Anything!"
An Seong-hwan ran a video editor, adding generous subtitle effects. He replaced the video on Yoon A-reum's account with the subtitled version.
Then he posted the link on internet forums where fans of this stuff gathered.
The video was so short it took barely any time to watch.
Comments poured in.
An Seong-hwan saw the comments. He quickly edited the video to add a warning popup.
Looks easy but you'll get seriously hurt if you try it. DO NOT imitate!
The video spread across the internet to various sites.
The video, once posted, gained popularity and spread far and wide.
It even became a hot topic on martial arts forums.
Thanks to Cha Eun-seo, Lee Bo-ra had learned that Na Gang-in didn't pick up unknown numbers. She texted first to identify herself, then called.
Na Gang-in asked politely,
"Still not discharged?"
That afternoon, Na Gang-in visited the hospital where Lee Bo-ra was staying.
Shin Eun-ha tagged along, grumbling.
"Why's Gang-in oppa making lunch for Bo-ra? He's never made me one."
"The patient's curious about my cooking. And she promised to discharge right after eating."
"Does that even make sense? Bo-ra, where's your shame?"
"If Lee Bo-ra sticks around the local hospital, reporters will keep buzzing around. Better chase her out quick."
"Well, if that's the reason, fine."
Lee Bo-ra had a private room. It wasn't a VIP suite, but still spacious.
But she was with a high school girl in a uniform.
Na Gang-in recognized the girl.
"Huh?"
Lee Yeon-ji recognized Na Gang-in too.
"Ah! The uncle I almost bumped into in the hall last time! Hi!"
"Uh... Hi?"
Lee Bo-ra introduced her.
"She's my fan. We've been hanging out."
"I thought private rooms banned uninvited outsiders."
"Her dad's the head of surgery here, and close with Jung-seok oppa, so he asked if it was okay to bring her. I said sure."
Lee Yeon-ji smiled.
"Heehee. I'm a real Bo-ra unnie fan."
Shin Eun-ha took off her mask and sunglasses.
"Lucky. Meeting a fan in the hospital."
Lee Yeon-ji gasped at Shin Eun-ha.
"Ah! Eun-ha unnie!"
"You know me?"
"Of course! I'm in your fan club!"
Shin Eun-ha grinned at Lee Bo-ra.
"See? She's in my fan club."
"Hmph. Bet she joined mine first."
Lee Yeon-ji said excitedly,
"Wow, I love you unnies so much. I wanna be an actress like you and star in movies and dramas!"
Shin Eun-ha sized up Lee Yeon-ji.
"Hmm... Need a camera test, but your looks pass for now. Ever gotten scouted on the street?"
"Yeah, but Dad says absolutely not."
"Convincing your parents is on you. Good at studies?"
She held up one finger and grinned.
"Top of my class!"
"Huh. Nice. Go to med school like your dad."
"I wanna act..."
"Acting doesn't guarantee good times. This industry's packed with pretty, talented girls who flop."
"But you unnies made it."
Shin Eun-ha and Lee Bo-ra each flicked their hair with left and right hands.
"I'm prettier and better at acting than the rest."
"With this face, who else could make it?"
Lee Yeon-ji gaped at them.
"Wow. Gotta learn to brag like that to be an actress. I'll practice."
Shin Eun-ha said,
"No need to practice. You are one of us."
"I'm actress material?"
"Bragging about top grades just now? That's pure actress energy."
"Heehee. But I have something I really wanna ask you unnies."
"What?"
"What's the martial arts director from Sunny Day and Blue Sky like?"
"Huh?"
Lee Yeon-ji's eyes sparkled.
"Sharp like a killer? Muscles like steel? Not bald like a Shaolin monk, right?"
Shin Eun-ha pointed at Na Gang-in.
"Looks like that."
"Nah, that uncle doesn't look tough... Huh?"
"Exactly what you're thinking. He's our martial arts director."
Shin Eun-ha put a finger to her lips.
"Don't tell anyone. No SNS posts. Especially no pics."
Lee Yeon-ji's jaw dropped.
"Whoa! Lunch is special today—I thought it was a famous chef. Martial arts director's cooking? Probably tastes bad."
Na Gang-in said,
"Then don't eat."
"Hey, don't hog it without me!"
"Too bad."