Chapter 78: How Many Kilograms Can You Lift? - 5
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 78: How Many Kilograms Can You Lift? - 5
>>Hana (hanazzing): Oppa, you’re logged in? [20:57]
My thoughts ground to a halt at the single line that appeared in the small chat window.
What was I even supposed to say?
It was like when you confess to someone, they tell you, "Let's just be close friends," and then the next day at school, they greet you without a hint of awkwardness.
Wait, that example isn't about me. It’s about a friend I know.
Anyway, while I was debating whether to reply or not, the other person—oblivious to my internal turmoil—landed a follow-up blow.
>>Hana (hanazzing): Is something going on lately? I feel like you haven't been coming to my stream much ㅠ [20:57]
Hey, you’re the last person who should be saying that.
Wondering if it might be someone else, I scrolled up through the previous chat logs. Nope, it was definitely the same Hana who had been sending those "steamy" messages on KakaoTalk.
How should I respond?
>>Hana (hanazzing): You went to Jjuyuni’s stream and spent 50,000 coins... Did you do that for me to see? [20:58]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): . [20:58]
While I was agonizing over what to type, I accidentally hit Enter and sent a solitary period.
>>Hana (hanazzing): ?? [20:58]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): Ah, mistake... [20:58]
>>Hana (hanazzing): A mistake? [20:59]
The moment I saw those two words, "A mistake?", I realized I should have just ignored her.
I shouldn't have sent anything... This was going to turn into a long, drawn-out conversation.
>>Hana (hanazzing): What’s a mistake? [21:01]
After a short pause, Hana pressed for an answer.
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): The "." <— I sent that by mistake. It was a typo. [21:01]
>>Hana (hanazzing): Do you really think that’s what I’m asking about? I asked why you went to Jjuyuni’s stream. [21:01]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): It was live, so I went in. Do I really have to explain this? [21:01]
Is OceaniaTV the kind of place where you need permission to watch a broadcast?
While I was busy thinking about how ridiculous this was, Hana sent another message.
>>Hana (hanazzing): Oppa, is that how it’s going to be? I know you’re the Chairman of Jjuyuni’s channel too, but you never used to drop that many coins there. [21:02]
>>Hana (hanazzing): You went to Jjuyuni’s stream and spent 50,000 coins... Did you do that for me to see? [21:02]
>>Hana (hanazzing): Say something. [21:02]
What is she even talking about?
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): What do you mean "for you to see"? Did I leave my coins with you or something? Why do you care if I spend my coins however I want? [21:04]
>>Hana (hanazzing): ...Oppa, you’re being really petty. Aren't you embarrassed to act like this as a man? [21:04]
Look at the way this girl talks.
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): Why would I be embarrassed? [21:04]
I think I finally have a handle on the situation.
The previous "me" probably gave Hana massive amounts of coins while asking for various favors.
Like asking for her KakaoTalk ID.
Or asking to grab a meal together.
Or asking to go to the movies.
And this woman likely provided those "services" in exchange for the coins.
All while subtly testing the waters to see how much more she could squeeze out of him.
Leading him on, but never quite giving in.
She probably scattered the bait of affection and dangled the hook of love.
The previous "me," desperate to bite, gave her whatever she asked for.
He must have tried so hard to snap up that bait, only to realize—surprise!—it was a hollow lure.
So, he probably sent a storm of grievances over the messenger.
And Hana, as if it were a daily occurrence, either left him on unread or played her "push and pull" games.
The previous "me," burning with anxiety, likely drank to soothe his bitter heart, and as a result, I ended up possessing this body.
That’s why I find this woman, Hana, so contemptible.
If she hadn't messaged me—if I hadn't found out about all this—the relationship would have just ended there.
But she went out of her way to contact me, making demands with the confidence of someone who thinks I owe her something.
Until this afternoon, I felt ashamed because the original owner of this body was so pathetic and loser-like, but now I actually feel a bit sorry for him.
Even now.
Hana was subtly pricking at a man's pride, trying to goad me into spending coins on her stream as well.
Normally, he would have flared up, shouted "Who do you think I am!", and showered her with coins.
Ah... I shouldn't get caught up in a pointless pride war. The heat rising to my head was starting to block my rational thoughts.
Come to think of it, it was this damn personality of mine that caused me to dimension transfer in the first place.
I’m sure I’ll regret this later.
But what can I do? Right now, I really want to give this woman a piece of my mind.
I opened another window, entered Jjuyuni’s stream, and copied the link.
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): [Link] Go in here. [21:07]
>>Hana (hanazzing): What’s this? [21:07]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): Just go in. I’ll show you. [21:08]
— Oh? Supreme Oppa? Hi~ It’s rare to see you in my stream at this hour.
Lyco: He ditched Hana while she’s live to come to Jjuyuni’s room? This is a declaration of cutting ties.
C Lame: Jjuyuni’s about to hit the jackpot.
XiaomiC5: Jjuyuni’s gonna take the #1 coin ranking now.
Moonlight Evening: Recommended!
I typed 100,000 into the donation window and sent it immediately.
After a slight delay, the notification for a 100,000-coin donation popped up on Jjuyuni’s screen.
Not only the streamer herself but the entire chat froze for a moment.
Then, a flood of exclamation points and question marks began to scroll up.
Jjuyuni, having received such a massive donation all at once, stood frozen with her mouth agape. I didn't even stick around to see her reaction; I closed the stream immediately.
Jjuyuni’s reaction didn't matter. The reaction I wanted was yours, Hana.
The mini-chat window in the bottom right corner flickered.
>>Hana (hanazzing): What are you trying to do? Oppa, were you always this pathetic? [21:10]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): LOL [21:10]
>>Hana (hanazzing): You think this is funny? [21:11]
The heavy, bloated feeling I’d had since earlier finally seemed to clear up. Man, that blood sausage soup digested perfectly.
I carefully typed out the messages, my fingers remembering the rhythm better than my brain.
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): Coins? There are none for you, Hana. LOL [21:11]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): Those coins you got while playing me? [21:11]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): No matter what happens!! [21:11]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): Absolutely!!! [21:11]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): I’m never giving them to you, Hana. LOL [21:11]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): LOL [21:11]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): LOL [21:12]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): LOL [21:12]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): LOL [21:12]
>>Supreme Building Owner (buildinggod): Sucks to be you~~~~ [21:12]
After firing off the chats in rapid succession, I closed the browser before she could reply.
She’s definitely fuming right now.
I think I’ll be able to start my workout tomorrow feeling very refreshed.