Kaiserst's First Commute Live
At Siwoo's words, the manager's face lit up.
"Then shall we go live? What do the other players think?"
"Sure, why not. Nothing else to do on the way anyway."
"I'm good. Not that tired."
"Let's do it."
"Yeah."
Soon, the others nodded in agreement.
"Got it. Turning it on now!"
The manager beamed as he got ready. He'd clearly been looking forward to this.
And for good reason.
This was the brightest the Kaiserst Overlant team had been since its founding.
They wouldn't have dreamed of it before.
Just last season, they'd gone winless in the league.
Imagine casually doing a commute live in that situation—fans would've rioted.
"It's been ages since our last commute live," Ho-jong said.
"You ever done one, hyung?"
"A bit back in China. But I didn't know the language, so I just kept my mouth shut."
That's basically the same as never doing it, Siwoo thought.
"What about you guys? Soo-hyuk and Yong-taek. Ever done personal streams or commutes?"
"Nah, I'm only going into my second year."
Yong-taek did seem far from the streaming type. He wasn't much of a talker anyway.
"I've done team personal streams."
"Really? Didn't peg you for it. Thought you'd hate the hassle."
"Hassle? Communicating with fans is crucial."
"I see..."
Siwoo nodded thoughtfully. So Soo-hyuk had streamed. But imagining what he'd talked about with fans felt... predictable.
Definitely anime stuff.
"You just thought something weird, didn't you?"
"What?"
"That I'd only talk anime, right?"
"Yeah."
How'd he know?
"Fine, you're a genius for real."
"What're you on about?"
"I pretty much only talked anime outside games. Spread the greatness of Fate to everyone."
"Pfft."
Siwoo let out a dry laugh. True to form—this guy never disappointed.
"All set! Going live now!"
Just then, the manager shoved the camera in their faces. Siwoo, who'd been slouched against the seatback, straightened up.
"Haha, no need to tense up. It's just casual post-game chat."
The manager waved it off with a grin—Siwoo had been too stiff.
"Got it."
Siwoo leaned back again.
"Commute live is on! Posted it on X, Insta, all the SNS—fans'll flood in soon!"
The manager held out a big tablet.
"You can check chats here. I'll flag questions worth answering!"
"Sure."
And right away—
The chat flew by.
Fans had swarmed in at the news.
How many viewers?
Way more than Siwoo expected. He'd guessed a thousand tops. Were Kaiserst fans always this many?
Right, long history.
He got it quick. Kaiserst had been esports royalty once, and still top-tier in Gaia Land.
"Hello, fans. Kim Ho-jong here."
"Nice to meet you. Kim Yong-taek."
"Yo, Lee Soo-hyuk."
"Hello!! Park Chan-seong here!"
The hyungs nailed the timing, greeting the camera. Chan-seong's voice even shifted—ex-streamer vibes.
"Hi, fans. Lee Siwoo here."
Siwoo gave a small smile and wave.
Chat scrolled fast again.
So much firepower, the tablet lagged.
The manager chimed in.
"Hi, fans. Broadcast starting! No supers open. Players'll read chats instead. Enjoy till we settle. Oh, keep it civil?"
Great vibe, as expected. Kaiserst was tied for first with defending champs GZ on perfect scores.
"Hmm..."
Siwoo scanned intently. His dynamic vision caught every line despite the speed.
"Kim Ho-jong, you're MC today!"
"Me?"
"Yup! Oldest and captain."
"Right. I'll do my best."
Ho-jong ran the show.
As players eyed the tablet...
"Victory thoughts? How's the win feel? Soo-hyuk first?"
"Happy."
"That's it?"
"Yeah."
"Too curt, man."
"It's the truth."
"Still."
Ho-jong pressed, but Soo-hyuk didn't budge.
Fans rolled with it—Soo-hyuk's rep was set.
"Park Chan-seong? Seemed unsatisfied today."
"Nah, I'm good. Taking it step by step."
"For real? Coach dragged you to the Truth Room again."
"Don't spill behind-the-scenes. Fans'll judge."
"Joking. Joke, joke."
Chan-seong's image wasn't bad. Fans got the roster struggles.
Even Siwoo marveled at Yong-taek and Soo-hyuk joining. Good pay, sure—but no core before.
"Yong-taek's turn. Kim Yong-taek."
"Yeah. Bit bummed just battery for Siwoo today. But win's a win."
"Battery's better than me—guard dog at empty house."
"True. You did jack."
Everyone contributed today, but set 2's forward sniper was too devastating—stuck in minds.
"Siwoo. Skipped interview thoughts. MVP today—who else MVP?"
Siwoo's turn.
He smiled lightly. "Yong-taek hyung for set 2 battery duty. Nailed accel buffs and Force charge."
"This punk? I popped off set 1! Healing and blocks on point!"
Yong-taek glared, fired up. Siwoo stayed cool.
"Still battery material."
A bit rude? Month of dorm life, practice, seeing it all—fair game for jokes.
"No fighting. Next: Siwoo, other weapons? Fans want variety since Series Cup sniper-only."
"Hm."
Siwoo stroked his chin at the camera.
Other weapons.
He'd heard it from hyungs today too.
Sniper practice needed? No need to say.
"I can use others, but no need yet. They're struggling with just sniper. Next chance, sure."
No leaks, built hype. Win-win.
Though he couldn't use others... yet.
Practice it.
Genius, after all.
"Next question..."
The stream rolled on.
Questions skewed to Siwoo.
Why?
He tilted his head, then got it.
His heroics aside—hyungs' info was everywhere. Chan-seong streamed, Ho-jong and Soo-hyuk vets.
Yong-taek? Healer spot gets less shine. Less hype inevitable.
"Questions piling on Siwoo. Fave food?"
"Shabu-shabu top. Only once, but that one was killer."
Silly trivia, but fans ate it up—their fave player's life.
Ho-jong nodded. "Oh yeah? Group shabu next time. Off-duty?"
"Analyzing pros, game study lately. Positioning too."
Essential for pros—tourney tempo, attacker clashes.
Fans exploded.
No one hates a grinder.
Chat flowed like that.
"We're here!"
Twenty minutes later, the van stopped.
"Sad end to commute live. Thanks for coming! We'll grind for more wins. Thanks!"
"Thanks!"
Ho-jong led bows.
Siwoo smirked at chat.
Fun.
More fans liking him? Good thing.
Pro gamer path: right call.