Chapter 73
Chapter 73
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 73
Chapter Title: Not a Self-Deprecating Broadcast
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The next day, I lounged around in bed until the afternoon.
The sunlight streaming through the window was warm, so I was enjoying a rare dose of sunbathing.
Shin Ara had already gotten up long ago and was reading a book, but she didn't call out my laziness.
In fact, thanks to her saying it was fine to sleep more, that's why I was rolling around like this.
After lazing about for so long, I stretched my body and picked up my smartphone.
Since streams and games weren't just for me alone, it was better to let everyone know in advance about the hiatus.
[Me: Ttalgwi unnie, I'm taking a break from streaming and gaming for a while. Could you pass it on to the others too?]
[Ttalgwi: Huh?! Is it because you were so down yesterday?]
Fortunately, Ttalgwi replied right away.
Maybe because it was afternoon, it seemed like she had started her activities.
A smile naturally formed at the worry-filled words directed at me.
Soon, Ttalgwi's signature rapid-fire messages came pouring in without pause.
[Ttalgwi: Got it! Don't worry about the game and rest well before coming back!]
[Ttalgwi: Right now, the tank uncles are escorting Irina and Yelena, right?]
[Ttalgwi: I'm planning to do some Odessa tourism content for a while lol]
[Ttalgwi: You know all the kids from the last viewer participation stream are here too? So no need to worry about Irina and Yelena?]
[Me: Yeah, thank you so much for caring. Thanks to you, my mind's a lot more at ease. I'll repay this kindness with delicious beef.]
[Ttalgwi: Hehehe? Does that mean I get to meet Sukka in real life?]
[Ttalgwi: Come to think of it, where does Sukka live? Despite appearances, I'm an Incheon native girl?]
[Ttalgwi: Wardaddy uncle and Ghost seem to live in Seoul! Bible, Gordo, and Wild Boar uncle live in America, so no meeting them?]
[Ttalgwi: Ah! I'm not trying to dig up your address! Just curious where we might meet!]
[Me: I'm living in Seoul right now. If Ttalgwi's okay with it, I'd like to meet in Seoul.]
[Ttalgwi: Great! I'm okay with it!?]
In reality, my one-room was right in the heart of Seoul.
It was even near prime real estate occupied by major entertainment agencies.
Probably because she had chosen this place to not miss auditions.
That guess reminded me once again that (former) Victoria had been an aspiring actress.
Maybe (former) Victoria had been a promising child actress.
I wanted to help fulfill that poor girl's dream, but right now, I just wanted to move because the rent was too damn high.
[Ttalgwi: Then I should get ready for my stream too!]
[Ttalgwi: Rest for as many days as you want, but message me sometimes?]
[Ttalgwi: Ah! Don't forget to post the notice on your personal channel too!]
[Me: Yeah, I was just about to. Thanks for always helping out.]
After finishing the chat with Ttalgwi, I also posted the hiatus notice on my personal streaming channel.
Since there was a chance Katzenjäger, who watched my streams, might pull something, I even left a threat: 'If you touch Irina or Yelena, I'll quit streaming.'
Fortunately, the backlash from viewers wasn't too fierce.
There were quite a few suicidal fans saying they'd hold their breath until I returned, but most viewers told me to rest easy and sent their worries and cheers.
Probably because they saw my precarious state on yesterday's stream.
Someday, I wanted to do a stream they'd all love.
"Hm? Going to wash up?"
"Yeah, time to get ready to head out. Aren't you getting hungry?"
"Yeah, then I'll just read here. I won't peek, so don't worry."
"It's fine if you look anyway. There's nothing to see."
"Hmm... really?"
"S-still, don't stare too hard...."
Anyway, with the hiatus notice done, it was time to start today's schedule.
It was the plan we had made last night with Shin Ara: go eat beef.
But before getting ready, there was one dissatisfying thing.
I pointed to the underwear sets in front of the closet and asked Shin Ara.
"But do I really have to wear a bra?"
"Yeah, unless Victoria's an exhibitionist, you absolutely have to."
"No one would notice if I didn't...."
"Victoria, is there a reason you hate wearing bras? We bought lots of cute ones, so why?"
"I-it's not that... I'll just wear it...."
I had no choice but to agree to wear the bra at Shin Ara's question.
The underwear in the closet was stuff (former) Victoria had bought, but I didn't want to confess that backstory to her.
I didn't want to be remembered as Yelena's replacement, nor live as (former) Victoria's substitute.
It might be a bit selfish, but I didn't want Shin Ara's kindness stolen by (former) Victoria.
What a jealous, greedy temperament, just like a spiteful wretch.
To hide these dark inner thoughts, it felt like I needed at least one more layer of underwear.
"So, which set are you going to wear?"
"Um... just this one."
In the end, I decided on the only packaged underwear set.
It wasn't because of the product description 'AAA Cup No-Pad No-Hook Bra'; it just looked similar to the default Frontline Archive character underwear.
Since I had to wear it anyway, better to go with something familiar.
With that judgment, I opened the white underwear set and took it to the bathroom.
"Hah...."
As usual, I finished a cold shower and dried off with a towel.
Then, standing in front of the mirror, I started pondering how to put on the bra.
Of course, I knew the basics of wearing a bra.
But I only had 'adult' version knowledge, nothing on the 'girl' version.
Makes sense—who in this world shows 'a child putting on a bra' in any media?
If I had that knowledge, I'd have ended up in prison before any game.
"Urgh...."
I had no choice but to figure out how to wear it on my own.
Fortunately, it was a hookless bra, so it didn't seem too hard.
Soon, after struggling to put it on, I began adjusting my chest this way and that.
Of course, there was no chest to adjust; it was just to minimize the awkwardness and discomfort.
"......."
After putting on both top and bottom underwear, I looked in the mirror.
My petite frame was incredibly dainty, but it had a decent figure befitting an adult.
Still, the sense of immorality and embarrassment came crashing in overwhelmingly.
It wasn't for functionality; I was wearing it simply because I was a 'girl,' which made it hit extra hard.
The soft pressure felt like it was binding my identity.
Feeling depressed for no reason, I stepped out of the bathroom without covering up.
"V-Victoria? Coming out in just underwear is too bold, isn't it? I thought you were a tough guy."
"You're right... I am a tough guy...."
"Pfft! A really sexy tough guy? Then how about trying this on? I found some cute clothes."
"Okay...."
I immediately took the clothes Shin Ara handed me and put them on.
Fortunately, they weren't frilly; it was a white T-shirt and blue overalls.
Once dressed, Shin Ara beckoned me to sit in front of her.
She was holding a hairdryer from who-knows-where, so she wanted to dry my hair.
It felt like Shin Ara knew the furnishings in my house better than I did.
With a wry smile, I went over and plopped down in front of her.
"Any style you want?"
"No, just dry it normally. I usually prefer air-drying."
"Ah! Want me to do your makeup too?"
"No thanks. I'm pretty without it."
"Yeah, true."
"Th-that was a joke...."
Soon, the hairdryer noise stopped, and Shin Ara tapped my back.
While I was purring with my eyes closed, she had finished everything.
I opened my eyes, stood up, and went to the dresser mirror.
There, a sullen-faced girl was reflected clearly.
The white T-shirt and blue overalls looked cuter than I expected.
I hated to admit it, but I looked like a total kid right now.
"Ara unnie... this outfit isn't too childish?"
"Hm? No! It's just super cute?"
I looked up at Shin Ara and asked quietly.
But she just grinned with a 'See, my choice was perfect!' expression.
As expected, Shin Ara had a tendency to treat me like a kid.
Looks like I needed to show her who's boss during this outing.
"Then let's head out to eat quick. You're all ready too, right, unnie?"
"Yeah! I'll pull the car up front, so wait a sec!"
"It's close enough to walk. You won't be able to drive back anyway."
"Hm? Why not?"
"I suddenly feel like drinking."
"Dr-drinking?"
This time, I'd show some adult vibes for sure.
Of course, I wasn't great with alcohol, but I could down at least one bottle now.
"Let's have a drink together."
"Uh, yeah?"
For my first outing since returning, it was decided: beef and booze.
Davai—wanted to shout cheers after so long.
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