Chapter 76
Chapter 76
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 76
Chapter Title: Broadcast Time Double Event
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"Phew."
I let out a sigh as I stepped out the office door.
I pulled out my phone to check the time. I'd spent exactly three minutes inside.
I'd literally just greeted them, handed over the brownie, and left.
How many words had I even exchanged in there?
Five, maybe?
Thanks to running multiple simulations in my head beforehand, I managed to say everything I needed to and get out smoothly.
That awkwardness when I first met Manager Noona? That wasn't the real me.
Back then, I was overly tense about my disguise being discovered, plus the guilt of deceiving everyone.
Those two factors caused more buffering than usual.
The real me? I have the guts to complain to a movie theater employee.
I can greet shopkeepers confidently when entering or leaving, and boldly ask convenience store clerks for a bag. I'm a master of smooth talk.
Of course, for complicated conversations like today's, I need to prep simulations in advance.
Anyway, no worries about getting caught this time.
My disguise held up perfectly throughout that last company dinner.
This disguise is high quality, after all.
Being my second time, I felt way more at ease than before.
It wasn't just me and the editor alone, either.
Last time, meeting a stranger for the first time, I got Seol-yoon's help.
But this time, meeting someone I knew—Manager Noona—I handled it solo!
'No major screw-ups. Good enough.'
I did get a little flustered midway.
The editor suddenly called me "Master."
He seemed to trip over his words trying to say "employer," but...
Manager Noona's the actual boss, so his honorific for me was awkward...
It's fine. Within expected range.
It fell under 'Simulation 3: Editor says something weird.'
1. Calm him verbally without showing disgust or hostility.
2. Warn not to fall for me.
3. Explain American Valentine's culture, leave no room for misunderstanding.
4. Tell him not to spread rumors about my looks.
5. Excuse myself as busy and escape.
Mission cleared.
'Showed my face once, now let's see how he acts going forward.'
If he keeps doing good work steadily like before, his status in my mind rises to trusted colleague.
But if his attitude changes? Bye bye.
Especially if he spreads rumors about me being pretty?
No point teaming up with a bigmouth.
I'll observe for the next three months.
If no issues arise, maybe even join a staff dinner.
Still, can't get too close.
Men who get close to me all end up falling for me!
This cursed face.
'Originally had no plans to give the editor Valentine's either.'
Blame the drinking party.
And Manager Noona.
Drunk me promised to exchange handmade chocolates.
Sober me switched to brownies for meaning beyond just melting chocolate and added baking.
But turning it into a cooking stream and viewer event? Suggesting to include the editor? That was Manager Noona.
Not saying it's bad.
The cooking stream was fun enough, and interacting with viewers was great.
Building rapport with the editor was a mission I'd have to tackle eventually.
Just... handling all these big events at once left me drained.
Maybe celebrate solo tonight.
Cheese on crackers as snacks, straight whiskey.
Gotta buy ingredients and booze on the way home.
'How's a person's name "Young-sang" anyway?'
Video guy who's great at editing videos.
Sounds like a manga title, right?
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ ─[Take down the video, fucker] There's this internet streaming culture called clips. They cut out the funny parts from streams and pin them on video sites. And the clip that has me raging like that? Obviously the one where I moan during the Dagger Acrobat duel. Victory made a cameo, so it spread everywhere. Curses go in a memo pad—spreading them in real life does no good. I barely resisted hitting enter on my urge and rephrased politely. ─[It's Jeon Jeonseol herself. I don't want this video circulating, so please delete it as soon as possible.] If words don't work, copyright strikes on all of them—but better if they delete nicely when asked. "Haa..."
Why are women's moans considered lewd in the first place?
Isn't it people's perceptions that are wrong?
I made that sound because I got so immersed in the in-game fight, it felt like I was taking the dagger hit myself.
Honestly, no one goes through life without groaning sometimes.
Like when you're torturing yourself at the gym because "real gains start when it hurts."
Or when you're sick.
Stub your pinky toe on a desk corner.
Or get startled, etc.
If a guy groans, everyone thinks, "Damn, he must be hurting bad."
But a woman? "Is she doing it? Seducing me? Wow, so hot lol!" Why?! Why the hell?!
Everyone's brains pickled by porn, no doubt.
Aaah, this world is definitely broken.
'It is pretty hot, though. Why's my moan so cute?'
It's mine, so I'm allowed to enjoy it.
But every time I rediscover my own sexiness, the self-loathing hits.
Namua Amitabul, Gwaneum Bosal.
Mahavara Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra.
Begone, earthly desires!
'No good. Bury small issues under a bigger one.'
Honestly, can't scoop up a black history that's already spread.
Feels depressing enough to announce a break and take a long vacation.
But times like this? Charge straight through.
Drown out the petty noise with a new issue.
That being...
📰 Breaking News [Author: Jeon Jeonseol] [Title: Double Broadcast Time Event Incoming] The moon is rising... Rampage begins... No time left... (Team Arena ranking #1 or bust—broadcast extended to 4 PM ~ 12 AM) 💬 Comments ─[Madness!] Great Lunar New Year's full moon already passed? └[Read the room] Our full moon starts now. ─[Whoa, #1 declaration] Just a matter of time—she was gonna hit it anyway lol Victory's holding firm up there—think she'll make it? Yeah, that Victory got pushed yesterday That was mental attack tho Ban mentioning that incident Wild forgotten again today Yeah yeah, no one remembers #2 #2nd place... It's do or die for #1 now.
─[Leader pushing too hard? She's fragile] Fr real, sick leave queen Legend's schedule too harsh What if she collapses again ㅠㅠ No, that was drug side effects, caffeine overdose shock.
Haven't mentioned it yet.
But how embarrassing to admit chugging caffeine drinks till collapse.
They'd think I'm an idiot.
'Just play it as naturally frail.'
True, as a shut-in, my stamina's shot.
Seol-yoon keeps trying to make me exercise, but no way.
Don't underestimate my hikikomori power.
This stat's good high, right?
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Jeon Jeonseol's skills were already proven.
Even ignoring her title as the sole female Challenger.
Lowest games played in Challenger, highest win rate, and a double-digit ranker to boot.
But aiming for #1?
Was that even achievable?
Even ignoring others, Victory loomed like a wall in the rank skies.
📰 Breaking News [Author: WatchOverWooseungHyung] [Title: Breaking) Jeon Jeonseol Declares Lifetime 8-Hour Streams ㄷㄷ] 8 hours daily till #1 in Team Arena With Wooseung hyung there, #1? Lol lifetime 8hrs incoming ㅋㅋ 💬 Comments ─[Not maintaining #1 forever, just hitting it once—easy?] Only early season. Victory's points pierced the sky—impossible now Jeon Jeonseol's at 86% win rate, keep grinding = #1? Win rate dropping tho Win 8 lose 1 and you drop—how not? Recent: 25W 5L Win rate insane Info) Victory gaining in 2W1L drop zone Another level ㄷㄷ Needs 70%+ for #1 21W9L? Easy Issue: that's +5 pts per 30 games lol Win rate drops more = #1 impossible Challenger #1 vs #300 like Bronze vs Master gap Fr Avg tier TeamA gallery knows Challengers too well ㄷㄷ No need to explain—Teamfight Arena gallery's average tier was Silver.
Considering it's young guys obsessed with the game, maybe Gold?
But no law saying you can't watch pro soccer if you can't dribble.
Jeon Jeonseol's gauntlet to Victory sent ripples across the entire community.
And amid the reactions, one person's head boiled hot.
'I'm not even on their radar?'
The forgotten #2, slaving to climb but no hope touching #1: Wild.
Actually, not just one.
ASC's big bro Selen too.
Ever since getting crushed by Jeon Jeonseol, she'd been hyper-aware of her.
'Damn, wanna rank higher than that girl.'
And others.
'Me, out of #1 contention? I'd quit pro if so.'
'This season's wild.'
'Snipe her in top 10, match every time?'
'Gotta hit #1 once.'
'If my luck's a bit better...'
Solo rank top 100—countless pros and rankers fired up as one.
The most chaotic season ever had begun.