Chapter 99
Chapter 99
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 99
Chapter Title: Samurai Cleanup
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“Eek—!”
After a brief silence, Tenshi-san’s eyes went wide with shock, staring at me more than the flustered guys did.
Hmm… staring like that kinda ruins the effect.
I’m supposed to be the cool beauty Korean-hater right now.
The group finally started freaking out.
Well, truth be told, I had no intention of escalating things further.
I’d thrown out a sharp line to clear the awkward tension, and I was satisfied with that.
As I stared right at them, the men started to hesitate.
Normally, this could’ve sparked a fight, but my looks were enough to douse the flames of their rising fighting spirit.
“Hey, what did that girl just say?”
“Josenshing? Whoa…”
“Isn’t that racism?”
Even so, they seemed pretty drunk, and I didn’t think they’d scatter like in some movie or drama just because I glared.
Plus, people don’t back down easily when they’ve got their crew.
I watched quietly as they huddled, whispering among themselves and regaining their momentum after my preemptive strike.
At that point, I figured it was time to let them go.
Thinking about it, this was Tenshi-san’s regular spot. Stirring up trouble here wouldn’t end well.
…Though I’d already drawn some aggro from yelling earlier.
So, I sipped my sake and waited. Soon, the guys finished sorting themselves out and approached.
I spoke first as they came over.
“Got anything else to say?”
My Korean made their stiff expressions freeze mid-step.
“…You’re Korean?”
“You think I’m Japanese?”
“No, I mean…”
“If you get it, then leave. Stop whispering like I can’t hear you, okay?”
Only then did they realize I’d heard everything, and they looked mortified. They bowed in apology and slunk back to their seats.
Not long after, they hurriedly packed up and left the place.
Yeah… that’s guys for you. They go weak in the knees for a pretty girl.
Having been one myself, I could relate.
They must’ve thought everyone there was local Japanese and whispered freely, only to find out the beauty right in front of them understood every word. How embarrassing.
Not that I could claim the high ground for yelling to exploit that.
“Suhyun, are you crazy?!”
Tenshi-san beside me said that afterward, but hey, we got through it fine.
Honestly, I was a bit scared.
If those guys had snapped and swung at me, this body without an ounce of muscle would’ve had no choice but to take the hit.
There were people around, so I could act bold. If it’d been a back alley or somewhere empty, I’d have bolted with my eyes down.
“Guys like that need a scolding. Whispering right in front of people.”
“Even so… can you really say stuff like that?”
“I’m Korean, so it’s fine.”
“…Do you say stuff like that on stream too?”
Stream? Well, I don’t go out of my way to…
“No need to, but even if I did, it probably wouldn’t be a big deal.”
She narrowed her eyes at my nonchalant tone, then relaxed and raised her glass.
“Ehh—still, watch your words! You’ve got a long streaming career ahead!”
“Got it.”
I nodded at Tenshi-san’s slurred warning, her buzz clearly not fully gone.
Yeah, gotta make it last. Not like I’m prone to slip-ups anyway.
That night, Tenshi-san and I kept exchanging drinks until dawn, catching up on everything.
**
The morning after drinking.
“Ugh… urk…”
I woke clutching my sour stomach and pounding head, paying the price for last night’s binge.
Where am I?
The ceiling was unfamiliar, and the bed beneath me felt plush.
How much did I drink? I barely remembered yesterday.
It’d been ages since I blacked out from booze…
I’d last been with Tenshi-san, so I turned to look for her—and spotted her right away.
No, it was weird I hadn’t noticed sooner. She was plastered right against my side, fast asleep.
Sleeping without makeup made her look adorable, wriggling like a little sister.
“Mmm…”
As I sat up and the blanket slipped off, exposing her to the chilly morning air, Tenshi-san scrunched her face. I quickly got out of bed and tucked her back in.
Once out of the bedroom, I grabbed water from the fridge, did a light wash-up, and changed into my dried original clothes.
Speaking of, what about the return flight? Yeah, 2 nights and 3 days felt short.
Next time, I’ll plan a full week.
Lost in those thoughts, I lounged on the sofa, dozing off from lingering fatigue. Then Tenshi-san shuffled out of the bedroom, rubbing her eyes.
“Oh, you’re up?”
“Hai… ohayo gozaimasu…”
Still half-asleep, she plopped down beside me and started nodding off too.
Makes sense. We drank super late, even if I didn’t remember exactly.
I wanted more rest myself.
But… time to get up.
Shaking off the urge to crash on the sofa, I stood. Tenshi-san, who’d been dozing, looked up.
“Leaving already?”
“Yeah, gotta go.”
“Ehh—stay longer…”
I wanted to.
But dance lessons awaited, and I’d already announced the stream.
“Sorry, but I’ll come back next time.”
“Promise?”
We pinky-swore, and I headed back to the hotel.
“You’re back?”
Mom—Mrs. Jang—and Dad—Manager Kim—were already packing.
Yeah, flight time wasn’t far off, so we had to head out.
Felt kinda bad for splitting up on a family trip, but their satisfied faces said it was fine.
And so, we left behind that short but intense Japan and flew back to Korea.
**
That evening back in Korea.
After a bit of hesitation, I fired up the stream.
[Return Stream]
I’d planned to rest a day, but nah, nothing to rest from.
Wasn’t work in Japan—just vacation. Condition was decent, hangover aside.
-?????
-Thank you… Thank you… Thank you…
-The loyal Mirodan who waited—here for the ㄱㅊ lol
-Wow, turning it on
-Thought today was a kill ㅇㅇ
They welcomed me extra hard since I’d announced a break.
Hmm… not bad. Next time, post a random hiatus notice and surprise stream?
Anyway, later. Greetings first.
“Hey, been a while.”
-Three days?
-Mi~ssed you so much
-How was Ja~pan??
“Japan? Man, wanna go back already.”
Didn’t do much, but the fresh vibe was great.
I shared what Japan felt like with the viewers.
-Kya
-Hmm… that big a deal?
-Japan high??
-What’d you do there?
“Uh… didn’t hit any big spots. Just ate and drank, I think.”
Huh, for a quick search-trip, I skipped the touristy stuff.
Parents hit Osaka Castle and such, but I was with Tenshi-san that day…
??
-Then why go?
-Fact) Same as in Korea
“No, it’s different from Korea. Local food, and I met a Japanese friend to hang out—so it counts.”
-Japanese friend??
-You have friends in Japan?
-Sigh, otaku as expected
-You don’t speak Japanese tho
Chat stirred at the Japanese friend mention.
Forgot Tenshi-san already? Or didn’t think it was meet-up level.
Whatever. We had a blast, so time to spill—believe it or not.
“Having a local friend makes it way better. Touring with parents vs. a local guide? Night and day.”
-True ㅇㅇ;
-But family trip and you meet friends?
“What’s wrong with meeting friends on a family trip? I stepped aside so they could enjoy couple time.”
-Sigh
-Unfi~lial daughter
-Na
-Rok
-Filial piety statue… time to demolish?
Back from break and they’re extra rowdy, welcoming me like Boksil.
Like coming home to her rubbing all over you.
But cute Boksil’s affection and these bratty Mirodan were different.
“Ha, you little shits… at it again.”
Oops… watch it.
Tenshi-san’s advice flashed in my head post-curse, so I pivoted.
“…or not, right?”
???
-Haha, your stream’s a joke?
-Bounce?
-Been a while since a fight
I let out a hollow laugh at the chat revving up as expected.
Yeah, same old.
Just the daily scenery.
“Know who the samurai are?”
-Duh?
-ㅇㅇ
-Went to Japan and… sigh
-Unlucky knight?
“Here.”
I opened chat.
???
-Please don’t… embarrassing
-Sorry
-No
Some quick ones dogeza’d, but every group has the clueless.
I scanned fast, clicked a nasty nick.
“Slash!”
Instant kick.
-Kaack
-Someone died
-Sorry… Sorry…
-I didn’t do it save me
One halved, and apology waves crashed.
But if it was just one, I wouldn’t draw the blade.
Scrolled up to a minute ago.
Slashed blindly at the fools who chatted without foresight.
“Chop!”
Another kick.
“Haa… this heavy, chilling sensation.”
Didn’t wanna start the return like this.
Guess I’ll do a samurai sword dance today.