The Epic Afterparty Invasion
Among the largest events hosted by Twitch, the "Twitch Year-End Partnership Party" took the crown, but the tournament afterparty was no slouch either. Even excluding the event staff, there were easily over a hundred attendees—more than half the streamers from the tournament showed up. Casual encounters could lead to collabs, and the afterparty stories alone were prime content worth milking for a day or two. No reason to skip it.
It's her birthday today
Whoa really?
NoName hospital live stream?
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It's up, no need to post lol
One floor looks huge already?
But it's already packed ㅇㅇ
Finally seeing Hyebam in real life?
She posted selfies
Filters make it unbelievable lol
All those mosaics are streamers?
(OP): Yup lol
Where??
(OP): Yeongjung-ro XX street
Crazy stalker lol, even from the rooftop??
(OP): Wtf, this is my house, rooftop room
(OP): Ooh just saw Han Yong-cheol leave the building, voice gave it away
Why's this dude live-streaming from here lol
(OP): ??? Did I see wrong? Looks like NoName?? Yongcheol said he'd bring Nami, and from that moment, the event staff foresaw chaos. They begged everyone to stay put and orderly until Nami found her seat. To the general public, it would've been ignored, but streamers were practically public figures. Viewers' eyes were the ultimate CCTV, so everyone sat tight, waiting for the star.
Daltori stream go go! NoName arrival 30 sec!
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Everyone pulling out phones lol
"Isn't Yongcheol-hyung just trolling?"
"Nah, no way."
Two minutes of anxious leg-shaking, staring at the door like lost puppies. Ting-le~ The bell chimed as someone opened the door, echoing chain-like. Silence blanketed the hall instantly. Streamers reflexively aimed their phones forward, heads peeking sideways. Tiny screens captured a pint-sized girl with a minuscule face.
So freaking cute lol
Identical to avatar insane lol
Nomnomnomnom lol
Jealousjealousjealousjealous
Wanna poke NoName's cheeks upvote lol
Who's the old dude next to her? Suit fits perfect
Nomnom plump cheeks stare!!
Have to switch streams based on her path lol what a hassle
"WAAAAAAAAAAH!"
Joy, cheers, awe, shock. And the instinctive squeals from women at cute things merged into a cacophony filling the room.
"Kyaaaa so cute!"
One female streamer trembled, hands shaking.
Size doesn't make sense lol
Looked over 10 in broadcasts, why so tiny...?
Lol can't reach shoe rack
Shoe size 200mm max??
"8-year-old challenger? 8-year-old downfall champ? My hands... my career...?"
The pro streamer who'd faced Nami in finals and suffered win-loss-loss-loss-loss humiliation.
Top comment savage lol
Lived 4x longer and got outplayed by a kid
LoL fact: NoName same age as champs Nunu & Annie
Honestly NoName herself is the cheat
LoL Worlds Royal Roader but Downfall 3-time entrant lol
Lol if can't beat em recruit em, join same team next time go go
Zoom here quick! Can't hold for NoName closeup!
'But where to seat Nami?'
Sharp streamers' brains whirred. Must lure that kid here. The recruitment race for Nami ignited.
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"No no! Father-in-law, it's fine if you stay with your daughter!"
"Nah. Old guy crashing kids' fun just makes it awkward."
"Professor Cheon, you're really leaving?"
"There's a beef soup joint on the first floor that looks amazing. Text when you're done playing. Our Boreom friend will watch Nami."
"Yes sir...! I'll take good care of her!"
Grabbing Boreom's hand—reeking of perfume—I pushed open the restaurant door. A roar started low like wooooh and spiked to kyaaak, pounding my eardrums with variety. The main hall had about ten tables seating up to six each. The dessert corner's chocolate fountain wasn't hype—no lie, sweet scents teased my nose. Medium-rare steak, kimchi fried rice, truffle pasta, fresh sushi. Foods from the entrance stimulated every sense, whetting appetites.
"NoName! Nami! Over here over here!"
A woman nearby waved frantically welcoming me.
"Kyaaa she saw us! Nami come here, want this?"
In a blink, a slim cracker was in my mouth. Sweet. Tastier since it'd been ages.
"More on the plate! Sit here?"
I politely declined the woman patting the seat. But my big mistake entering? Casually accepting that cracker. Witnesses along my path thrust plates with tempting foods.
Hard to ignore desserts numbing the tongue with sweetness. Sorry Boreom, but like a dog veering for grass scents on walks, I followed the temptations tossed my way.
"Want a piece of mille-feuille?"
"Nom."
Strawberry on top super sweet.
"Like éclairs?"
"Ahhh."
"Ooo good girl! So cute! Photo together?"
This one's cheap-tasting. Can't Korean flour replicate that moisture?
"Nami here! This too!"
Sniffing, I tracked the source. Caramel? Crème caramel. Chick-yellow pudding gleamed under brown syrup. Someone kindly scooped with a teaspoon to my lips; I opened wide without hesitation.
"Ahhh...?"
No taste on my tongue. Impossible? Opened eyes—spoon pulled back distant. Drunk on caramel, I trailed it to the "The Blory" team table.
"Hey, seeing you again today Nami! Should've texted if coming, we were shocked!"
"Nyaaam. What's this? Not birdseed. Could've just called."
"Knew you wouldn't come if just called!"
Yoonseul grinned innocently, spooning it to her own mouth. Glanced around. Pied Piper or Hansel & Gretel tactics. Folks clutching baits, sneaking close.
"Sitting here right? Not ditching us?"
"Yeah Nami come eat yummy stuff with sis and bros!"
"So what can you offer here?"
It's all from the buffet anyway.
"Simsimman-oppa show Nami that thing from earlier!"
"That? Ohhh! Magic? Nami like magic?"
Simsimman, Twitch tournament teammate. Surprise: pro magician. Picked spade ace from his fanned cards. Then named fave: random heart 10.
"Heart 10? Sure? Final?"
"Yes."
"Nami, remember your pick?"
A card gripped in my hand, face-down.
"Ace of spades."
"What if it turns to heart 10? Cool right?"
Simsimman stared intensely, pointing. Crowd swallowed, holding breath. Tension peaked.
"Check?"
I flicked my right wrist, flipping it. The card—never left my hand—changed from spade ace to heart 10.
"Whoa!"
I jolted, gasping. What? How?!
"How... no mana interference felt?"
"Again?"
"Yes."
"Naaaiiishooo! Sit at our table! Magic till shots drop!"
Simsimman pumped triumphant fist amid applause. Screams from other tables? Learned later.