Chapter 135
Chapter 135
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 135
Chapter Title: Christmas Eve at Maho's House
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I shook off the hands of my thoroughly drunk classmates who had promised to go to the afterparty together and headed back to the neighborhood.
I picked up a few cans of beer and some light snacks from a nearby convenience store, and the place I went to was Maho's house.
It was great that her place was so close and easy to get to.
"Suhyun, you're here..."
I'd given her a heads-up beforehand, so Maho greeted me brightly, but when she saw my flushed face from the drinking, she seemed to freeze up.
"Uh... how much did you have?"
"Hahaha, I'm coming in."
"Wait, hold on!"
"No way—too late to stop me now."
She looked seriously worried seeing how drunk I was, but it was already too late.
Anyway, was I really going to cause any trouble?
My face was just red right now; I wasn't so wasted that I couldn't think straight.
Maho's place felt a bit different from the last time I'd visited.
It looked like she was preparing for winter—the blankets were thicker, and there was even a little Christmas tree in one corner of the room.
"Wow..."
...She was living it up all by herself, huh?
"What's that in your hand? Did you bring something?"
Maho, who'd come in after me, eyed the bag in my hand with a puzzled look.
Oh, right—I'd bought this stuff. Time to unpack it.
"Brought it to share."
"Oh? What is it?"
"Nothing fancy. Just beer and snacks."
I showed her the contents, and she made a subtle face, like she wasn't sure if it was good or bad.
"What's wrong? Don't like beer?"
"No, it's good. It's just... are you sure you should drink more?"
"Ahaha, beer won't get me any drunker."
Was beer even alcohol?
It was basically just a beverage.
Maybe my body wasn't used to it after so long, so I looked tipsier than I was, but my mind was clearer than ever.
"Alright, then let's get back to the stream. We can drink while we do it."
"Oh man... I hope nothing crazy happens today."
"Ahaha, don't worry."
I was a pro in my own way. The days of screwing up on stream were behind me.
Maho returned to the desk and resumed the stream she'd paused to let me in.
"Aaah, sorry for the wait. Miro's here."
"Ahaha, hi everyone."
-Oh
-Welcome
-???
-Hell yeah, knew it
-Dae Mi Ro
It seemed Maho had mentioned I was coming, because the viewers welcomed me warmly.
"Nice to see you all. How's everyone's Christmas Eve going?"
-Having a great time right now
-What? Miro's here?
-You're hyped today
"Hyped? Oh~ yeah, a little tipsy."
"Miro's face is totally red right now."
"Eek, why'd you say that? I had a bit outside."
-ㄷㄷㄷ
-Social butterfly sigh
-Social butterflies die
-We're stuck at home watching streams
Stuck at home? The scenery outside was so pretty right now.
"It's snowing outside right now—everyone check your windows."
-Already saw
-We just finished talking about it
-It was pretty
"What? You all saw it already?"
"Yeah, it's been snowing for a bit, right?"
"Man, even after seeing that view outside, you're still at home..."
-???
-You really wanna die?
-Punkass
"Whoa, chat got aggressive all of a sudden. Must be viewers from my channel flooding in."
"No, it's because you... Never mind. Yeah, probably Miro channel viewers."
-lololol
-Gave up
-Mr. Call ㄷㄷ
It wasn't just talk—familiar nicknames started popping up in chat one by one. Had word spread somewhere?
"You know what they say: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Please follow Maho channel rules, everyone."
-Then turn on your stream
-Why are you here??
-Switched to Mahoski today~
"Why am I here? It's Christmas Eve—came to show my face."
-Then just go stream
-Turn on stream
-Go home and stream right now
"Huh? Turn on my stream? I'm too drunk for that."
Truth was, I just wanted to chill, so I'd come to Maho's.
Wasn't duo-streaming like this even more relaxing?
Look at her now—while I handled the viewers, she'd snuck back, cracked open one of the beers I'd brought, and was sipping it.
"Sis, that's not fair drinking alone!"
"Huh? You bought it to drink, right?"
"Sob, you put me in as a sub host and now enjoy the beer I brought? Tasty?"
-ㄷㄷ
-Controversy
-Miro's cute today;
-Is Maho always like this?? (For real don't know)
"No, no, you're doing great on stream. Anyway, this is good."
"Right? It's from that ad lately."
I'd seen celebs shilling it and figured I'd try it—guess it hit the spot.
"But seriously, what brings you here today? You don't drink much."
"Me? I met up with some old classmates."
-???
-You really are a social butterfly;;
-Die
-Porak (horn snap)
"Ahaha, don't worry. It was just girls."
-Hmm...
-Don't buy it
-Proof or it didn't happen?
"Proof? Come on... after months of streaming, is my credibility that low?"
-Yeah;;
-Credit score zero customer
-Wait, Miro really came?
-Why is Miro streaming here??
My credibility sucked? Had all my streaming been for nothing?
Anyway, my viewers were really pouring in now.
Probably spread through the cafe or communities that I was on Maho's stream...
Hmm, was this being a nuisance? On Christmas Eve, kinda felt like I was hijacking someone else's stream...
I glanced back at Maho. If she looked uncomfortable, I'd apologize and head out...
"Mm, this is good. Miro, try some."
...No need to worry.
Seeing her happily munching on the snacks, it felt like she'd set up auto-farm and dipped.
Yeah, Maho hadn't turned on her stream for some big Christmas Eve thing anyway.
This was basically just a sign-of-life broadcast.
The other members were probably doing the same.
Feeling at ease, I took the snack she offered.
"Mm, tasty."
"Right? Have some beer too."
"Sure."
-What're you drinking?
-Drink with us too
-Why is this chick here??
"Beer time. Looks like everyone's been waiting? Word must've spread that I'm here—my viewers are swarming."
-We waited forever
-Thought you weren't coming;;;
Oh no... if I'd known they were this eager, maybe I should've streamed from home?
Nah... I was buzzed anyway, and I couldn't have gone long.
[Artisan Miro-nim, thank you for the 10,000 won donation!]
Fucking finally you slow-ass...
"Whoa, no swearing in this chat. Sis, temp ban him."
"Huh? He's not your viewer?"
"Ahaha, he is."
Yeah, pretty much the unofficial president of my channel.
Maho must watch my streams sometimes since she knew the name, but she hesitated with the mouse.
If she was waffling, I'd do it myself.
I snatched the mouse and hit him with a 5-minute temp ban.
"Uh."
Maho looked startled at how quick I was, but that guy already had a ton of temp bans in my channel anyway.
At this point, they barely fazed him there, so this was my considerate mousework—giving him a fresh one in Maho's chat.
"Thanks for the 10k! See you in 5 minutes!"
-lolololol
-Crazy bitch;;
-Did she really ban??
-This is streamer energy ㅇㅇ
"Crazy bitch?? Guess that one's going too."
-Mmph
-Everyone shut up!
-Rules are strict here..
"Whoa, my channel's the lenient one."
Maho's channel wasn't even that strict.
If anything, mine was too lax.
Maybe I should tighten up? Nah...
It'd been too long without rules; sudden changes wouldn't stick, and it'd feel awkward for me too.
"What're you mulling over? Shots?"
"Oh, sure."
I'd think about it later—for now, time to drink with Maho.
We chatted casually with viewers while polishing off the beers.
Clinking cans and watching the snow fall outside the window somehow put my mind at ease.
I'd thought beer wouldn't get me drunk, but maybe from the earlier drinks? Things were starting to blur.
Couldn't risk embarrassing myself on stream, so time to cut off here.
"Whew, I'm buzzed. I'll stop here and head out."
"Leaving already?"
"Yeah, gotta go."
-ㅠㅠㅠ
-Don't go
-Stay longer..
-Just pull an all-nighter??
"Whoa, I'm sleepy. Gonna head home and crash."
All-nighter? Nah, home to wash up and sleep like a rock. Already dreading tomorrow's hangover.
[Anonymous-nim, thank you for the 1,000 won donation!]
Miro-nim, so you're streaming tomorrow???
-Please
-Do it
-Plz
-I beg you..
Tomorrow's stream?
Christmas stream...
I did have plans tomorrow.
Not dinner like today, but around lunch...
"Okay, I'll do it."
Should be time.
Might even be leisurely.
-???
-Fr fr?
-Dae Hwang Ro
-Knew it damn it..
-Collab tomorrow?
-Is Miro Santa??
"See you tomorrow."
-OK OK
-Waiting
-You better stream
"Ahaha, no worries. Everyone grab chicken and beer and wait in Miro channel."
-Hell yeah
-Dae Mi Ro
-You gotta come..
-Just GOAT
Was turning on stream such a big deal?
Chat was flooding with感动 waves—I couldn't help but chuckle.
"Alright, that's it. Now gonna hang with Maho sis."
"Oof... I can't handle your viewers."
As I got up, Maho sounded secretly disappointed.
"Ahaha, they're all nice."
"You could crash here..."
Huh, thought she'd be fine solo, but leaving after hanging out made her feel lonely?
I wanted to stay and sleep too... but plans tomorrow and the hangover? Better at home.
Still, had to leave her entertained after I go.
"Ahaha, nah. Got plans tomorrow—gotta head out."
"Huh?"
-??
-Plans..?
-Tell us more before you go
-Wtf
I'd casually dropped the tomorrow plans bait, and the wholesome chat started shaking.
Good—now you all keep Maho company.
"Take care."
"Hey! You can't just say that and leave...!"
Maho called out with a baffled look, but I bolted from the seat to the door.
Oops, kinda mean?
Eh, whatever.
I was drunk enough that I wouldn't remember a thing come morning anyway.