Chapter 206
Chapter 206
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 206
Chapter Title: Wave After Wave of Cute Lulu-chan Stories!
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As always.
Whenever our members all gathered together, it turned into a total free-for-all marketplace of teasing.
I usually loved that atmosphere, but today of all days...
『Right, back then our little maknae tripped over the sand like a sandbag and started sniffling!』
『Whoa, that happened? How come I missed it?』
『Because you were lying down sleeping, Yuki.』
『Guys, isn't that a bit much for a kid who already fell and got hurt...?』
...Yeah, I can say it definitively.
This is just hell.
And in the midst of it all, the only one defending me, Ji-ah unnie, filled me with gratitude and pity.
Woo woo, Ji-ah unnie.
I'll buy you a meal soon.
Thank you so much.
『By the way, why's our maknae been so quiet?』
"It's 'cause you guys are teasing me...!"
I was silently expressing my thanks to Ji-ah unnie when Chae-yoon unnie came at me shamelessly, and even I couldn't help raising my voice.
But did it not faze the unnies at all?
『Aw, teasing? We're just sharing some cute stories about our maknae. Right, Luke unnie?』
『Totally. She was so cute. Our Lulu.』
"I'm not happy about it at all!"
Instead, Chae-yoon unnie and Ra-hee unnie just cooed and laughed even at that.
My sanity was shredded by the duo dubbed the "evil pair" among the fans.
I don't even like being called cute in the first place!
W-Well, of course, when the members say it, I take it happily in my own way!
But packaging it like this? It doesn't touch my heart at all!
『Girls, share some nice stories too. Is that how big sisters act?』
『Whoa, President. Trying to sneak out now? That's too much!』
『Hear hear! Who was just roasting Lulu-chan?』
In the midst of this, the President tried to defend me and calm the members down.
But watching that only made my outfit feel even more torn apart.
As Chae-yoon unnie and Yuna said—who was the one teasing me the hardest just now!
Is this what they mean by the sister-in-law who stops the scolding being more hated than the mother-in-law doing it?
If she'd protected me from the start like Ji-ah unnie, it'd be different!
『But like the President said, there were plenty of fun moments too, right? I thought Lulu squatting in front of that cat going meow meow was super cute.』
『Oh yeah, that was on the way to the cafe, right?』
『The cat was really cute. And zero wariness.』
『Let's be precise. It had no wariness of the maknae, but ran when we approached.』
Yes, yes! As expected of Ji-ah unnie!
There are tons of fun stories like this!
Why go out of your way to dunk on one person for laughs?
If we just stuck to heartwarming tales like this, how nice would it...
『But unnie, isn't that not shielding her but hitting her with the shield?』
『Uh, huh?』
『I mean, Lulu-chan was meowing like a cat, right? Mentioning that is basically a roast too, isn't it?』
"...Huh?"
...Ah, right.
I hadn't thought of it that way.
Back then, I was just so happy the cat came over that I acted naturally, like when playing with Tofu.
Looking back now, it was super embarrassing.
Why did I do that?
『L-Lulu, sorry...! I didn't mean it like that...!』
"Woo woo, no... It's not your fault, unnie..."
Ji-ah unnie, who unintentionally spilled the beans, apologized frantically too.
But I couldn't blame her.
She'd only said it to change the subject for my sake.
"I'm not doing any reenactment!"
My love cooling? What cooling!
Don't try to dilute it now!
I'm not falling for that!
Screeech—
"Meooow."
"Huh? Tofu!"
I was puffing out my cheeks, sulking.
I'd forgotten to fully close the studio door.
Tofu squeezed through the gap and came in.
I muted the mic for a sec and patted my thigh to play with Tofu.
As if understanding, Tofu hopped up with a pounce.
Then looked up at me, tilting its head.
Hehe, too cute.
If only these evil cherries listened as well as Tofu, they'd look prettier.
"Meow."
"Meeoow. Did our Tofu come to play with Mom?"
"Meeoow!"
"Is that sooo? Aww, our Tofu. How are you this cute?"
I scooped Tofu up, rubbing cheeks against its butt.
Tofu acted all cutesy without a hint of resistance.
The epitome of cuteness.
I wanted to play more, but.
Sorry, Tofu.
Mom has work.
To buy tasty treats for our Tofu, I gotta earn hard.
"Stay here a bit, nya?"
"Meow."
Reluctantly, I left Tofu draped over my thigh.
Pulled my chair closer, readjusted my posture.
The moment I checked the chat...
"Eh...?!"
The sudden donation message.
Not just the content, but what shocked me more was...
No voices from the members on Discord or the dono audio.
Gasp, no way?
"S-Sorry... I must've turned off the speakers by mistake instead of the mic..."
Finally realizing the speakers were off, not the mic, I turned the sound back on.
Somehow, the chat reactions were super positive.
"Heard the good stuff"? What does that mean?
『Wow, our Lulu's a tsundere? Pretending it was a mistake when the cherries asked for a reenact.』
『Of course, President. Our maknae's so sweet.』
『Lulu-chan, that was adorable.』
『Lulu, you gotta upload this as a highlight? Unnie wants to save it.』
『Sorry, Lulu. It's all my fault...!』
Wh-Why is everyone like this?
More importantly, reenact? What?
What did I reenact... Ah.
"Nya?"
"......"
Seeing Tofu on my thigh tilting its head like "What'd I do?"
Then it hit me what happened.
Right, yeah.
I'd been fully possessed by a cat playing with Tofu.
And it all got live-streamed.
Yeah, got it.
That's how it was.
No helping it then.
Ding~
The second I realized everything, I left the Discord room.
Then, with a super refreshed and lighthearted voice, I addressed the cherries.
"Alright, that's it for today's stream! Bye-ru everyone!"
Yup, no can do.
I'm outta here.
Forget this nightmare of a day clean, and sleep it off.
Tomorrow'll be a peaceful world, I believe.
Adios.
...Yeah, of course I didn't actually end the stream.
I just turned off the video and pretended to.
But my shredded heart was beyond repair.
『Lulu-chan, it's fine. It was really cute!!』
"Not comforting at all, Yuki-chan..."
Maybe feeling bad to keep attacking, Yuna switched attitudes and showered me with praise.
But it didn't land at all.
I already showed my black history live—what comfort?
Just leave me be.
Treat me like I'm invisible.
『Oh yeah, girls, wasn't the last night on the boat amazing too?』
『Ah! That was the best. Who knew we'd watch fireworks from the boat?』
『The food was so good. Felt super romantic.』
Did my wish get through at least a bit?
The members naturally shifted topics and kept chatting.
The cruise ocean views were such an awesome memory too.
『We all saw dolphins together. Honestly, that was so magical for me.』
『Right! Perfect timing right before sunset? Timing was spot on.』
『Feels totally different from the zoo.』
"Y-Yeah. They were so cute."
Dolphin talk made my mouth itch, so I cautiously chimed in.
At least no more black history here.
Now I can chat comfortably...
『Honestly, more than the dolphins, our maknae accidentally drinking champagne, getting tipsy, and acting cutesy was cuter.』
"Nyaaaa! Why bring that up!"
Black, I let my guard down.
I'm not saying a word today.
Too late, but from now on, not a peep.
Especially to Chae-yoon unnie.
Hmph.