Chest
Chest
11 PM, the night the broadcast reached its climax.
"Alright, everyone, you've worked hard! We only have the sign-off mission left now."
Following Park Haneul's gesture, a sofa was moved to the center of the studio.
"But before that!
Let's try to boost our firepower a bit more for the remaining time!"
What is she trying to do now?
"Truth Game!
...It wouldn't be fun if we just won, right?"
"No..."
"Turn off the local broadcast over there!
Even questions with borderline content are all OK!
Our broadcast has no brakes!"
The other female streamers, except for me, sat around the sofa with resigned expressions.
[Wow, they're doing this again after last season]
[Who are they trying to make cry this time lol]
"Wolha-ssi, come on over quickly!
...We had a promise, didn't we?"
She's saying this outright.
With no choice, I quietly sat on the very edge of the sofa.
Could this be that?
An R-rated joke session?
But for that, a few of them have pretty bad expressions...
While I was lost in thought, Suyeon smiled slyly and adjusted her grip on the mic.
"I'll just ask Wolha one thing."
"Yes?"
Instantly, my face was zoomed in on the screen.
"I saw you dancing earlier, and your figure is so pretty."
"Yes... thank you?"
Why the compliment?
"But you said you were only in the hospital for two weeks because you were sick, right?
Is it because of this?"
Suyeon added, tapping the area around her own chest with her hand.
Huh?
"I'm not sure what you're talking about..."
"Hey, why are we being like this among pros? Unnie knows everything.
That's why I told you not to be greedy and just get a moderate amount."
...Ah, I see, it's this?
I glanced at the chat.
[LOL]
[A direct hit to the body!]
[Honestly, it doesn't make sense haha]
[Isn't it fine as long as it tastes good?]
[It'd probably look gross in real life lol]
The chat exploded at Suyeon's blatant question.
"No matter how much we like them full, that's too big for your frame.
Doesn't your back hurt? Our oppas don't really like ones that are that obvious either."
I slightly lowered my head.
They are big on me.
But to call it plastic surgery?
No, wait, would everyone think that at this point?
If I were an ordinary female streamer, I might have tried to awkwardly defend myself and ruined the mood.
"Pfft, ahaha!"
I raised my head and looked at Suyeon.
And crossing my legs, I flicked my chest with my finger.
With that motion, the voluptuous mountain range beneath the bodysuit I changed into during the break traced a soft trajectory and jiggled.
"What, what! Why are you laughing!"
"Ah, I'm sorry.
It's just a bit funny. Honestly, they are heavy and my back does hurt a bit...
But what can I do."
When I shrugged my shoulders, my chest jiggled once more.
"My parents gave them to me, so I have to carry them for life."
...They weren't like this until a month ago.
But anyway, they're not made by surgery.
"No way!"
"That's natural?"
"For real?"
Not only the female streamers but even Park Haneul asked eagerly.
Her gaze fixed below my face.
"They're real...
Hmm, there's no way to prove it to you."
I deliberately furrowed my brow and crossed my arms under my chest.
[For real, that's natural?]
[Were you a cow in a past life?]
[You believe that? lol]
[Chest-nim has gifted 100 Balloons!]
[Chest: I'll believe it if you let me touch them]
"Thank you for the donation, Chest-nim.
But that's a bit much."
I deliberately covered one cheek with my hand and slightly turned my head.
Then I saw the corner of Suyeon's mouth trembling slightly.
Is it my turn now?
I slowly scanned Suyeon from her face to her toes.
Ah-hah.
And I smiled while looking at Suyeon's chest.
"What, what are you looking at!"
Suyeon hid her chest with both arms under my blatant gaze.
"But unnie."
My bright voice cut through the studio.
"You should really consider changing hospitals after the broadcast ends."
"...What are you talking about?"
"Didn't you get them done?"
"Mine aren't fake like yours, they're real!"
Contrary to her words, Suyeon's pupils shook as if an earthquake had hit.
"Something seemed off since you were dancing earlier.
The left one is hard and lumpy like a rice bowl,
but the right one sags a bit and shakes unevenly."
"You, what kind of crazy talk are you...!"
"It's true...
When you were doing the wave earlier, your chest shook unevenly and out of sync, didn't you know?"
The composure she had just moments ago while mocking me vanished from her face without a trace,
leaving only shame that flushed her face bright red.
"Did you maybe get it done at that fancy factory-style hospital near Exit 3 here?
You really shouldn't go there."
In contrast to Suyeon, I slightly moved my arms to lift my chest.
"That director is famous for his hands shaking when he stuffs in the implants...
Next time, go somewhere with reliable after-service.
Having them mismatched doesn't seem right."
A momentary silence fell over the broadcast being watched by hundreds.
And one second later.
[Crazy bitch lol]
[So it wasn't an illusion that Suyeon's chest looked weird ㄷㄷ]
[Is what she said for real?]
[Going to check]
[Is she insane for real lol]
[This is the power of a real natural lol]
The chat was literally a massive explosion.
"..."
Suyeon couldn't say anything for a while, then, forcing herself to manage her expression, brought the mic back to her mouth.
"You're making up too many lies~ Unnie was just joking to help you relax~
Boss, I did a good job starting things off, right?"
"Of course! But everyone, let's not make up stories about each other!"
***
"Alright, sadly, it's time to wrap up the broadcast.
But let's carry this heat all the way to the end!
We'll finish with today's number one, Suyeon-ssi's sign-off dance!"
Park Haneul pushed Suyeon to the center of the stage.
The beat flowed out, and Suyeon, who had barely recovered her composure, began dancing with a forced smile.
It was a standard idol dance, but unlike before, her movements were small and cautious.
[LOL]
[Chest-nim has gifted 200 Balloons!]
[Chest: Suyeon-ah, dance more powerfully haha]
[Hey, we know you can't dance lol]
[Leader Su-yeon: Shut your mouth]
[Chest: Oops, are you mad? Sorry sorry]
As the chat atmosphere turned strange, Park Haneul suddenly shouted.
"Hey, something feels lacking! Let's have today's MVP, Wolha-ssi, join us for the finale too!"
Suyeon's body momentarily froze, but she immediately continued dancing without missing the beat.
I naturally went down to the stage and stood next to Suyeon.
And I took off the cardigan I was wearing over my clothes and threw it behind me.
Under the blue lights, the black bodysuit that clung tightly to the body I changed into during the break and
the denim hot pants that were perilously worn without buttoning up were revealed.
I started dancing to the music.
Next to Suyeon's passive movements, I shook my body actively.
[This is it]
[Gotta record everything Wolha does]
[For real, she'll be playing in the big leagues soon]
The corner of Suyeon's mouth on screen twitched.
"Unnie Suyeon seems to be getting pushed back?"
"Look at her body... that's cheating."
I could feel the envious eyes of the Haneul Company female streamers.
[But they're both pretty]
[As long as it tastes good, that's all that matters]
[Chest: I like natural ones haha]
"Then, dear viewers!
We'll end the broadcast here!"
As Park Haneul shouted the broadcast's ending call, Arin rushed out towards the waiting room without even a goodbye, as if fleeing.
***
---
[Internet Broadcast Gallery]
Title: Haneul Company was fun again today
Where did Park Haneul bring such a seductive kid from
The more you look, the more hahaha
ㅇㅇ: We got lucky picking her on the day Haneul Company revealed faces lol
ㅇㅇ: Park Haneul, that lucky bastard
ㅇㅇ: They were talking about Wolha on other broadcasts too
ㅇㅇ: Isn't she gonna get scouted by another place at this rate?
ㅇㅇ: Ah, that can't happen, there's no place as spicy as Haneul Company
ㅇㅇ: For real
ㅇㅇ: But if she goes to a bigger platform, she'll hold back her body more and make more money...
ㅇㅇ: No!
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***
"Fuck!"
Bang!
When I returned to the waiting room, Arin was throwing a hysterical fit, kicking the cabinet door.
I watched her through the mirror as I removed my makeup.
Jjoinamed 8 million.
Keunson Gom 5 million.
Small donations combined about 3 million.
Just looking at this should make me feel good, but the reality was different.
Total 16 million won, minus the platform fee of 20%, then applying my payout rate of 30% to that...
My actual take-home pay is a mere 3.84 million won.
The remaining 8.96 million won goes to Park Haneul.
My brow furrowed in the mirror.
...I need to revise this damn contract quickly.
"Hey, you worked hard again today!"
Park Haneul opened the waiting room door with a beaming smile.
I got up from my seat and approached him.
"Boss, can you come out for a moment? I have something to say."
Unlike before, this time I pulled him outside.
***
The emergency exit stairs, devoid of people.
Park Haneul still wore a sly smile.
"Our new ace, you really tore it up today!
What's up? Is something uncomfortable?"
"Raise my payout rate to 40%."
At my direct demand, the smile vanished from Park Haneul's face.
"Wolha-ssi. What kind of nonsense is that?
You no-showed the last broadcast and suddenly took a two-week break..."
"Boss, you saw my firepower today, right?"
I stared straight into Park Haneul's eyes.
"I brought back the chairman who ran away, and even attracted a new big spender."
"What does that have to do with―"
"If you don't do it, I'll tell those people to donate to my personal broadcast."
Park Haneul's pupils trembled for a moment.
"Will you take 60% of my profits, Boss, or will you take 0 won?"
After a long silence, he finally hung his head.
"...Sigh, fine.
But this is a secret from everyone else.
Except for Suyeon-ssi, I haven't raised anyone else's rate this high."
Park Haneul made a face like he'd eaten shit.
"Thank you."
"In return, you have to pull out at least as much as today in the next broadcast."
"I'll do my best."
As I walked back to the waiting room, I tapped the calculator in my head again.
I increased it by 1.28 million won.
But even with this, reaching the monthly repayment of 10.16 million won is hopeless.
...Let's gradually increase it more and more like this.
At that moment, the waiting room door swung open and Suyeon, now changed into casual clothes, came out.
The fierce atmosphere from our on-air clash had completely vanished.
"Boss, how about a company dinner today?
Come to think of it, our Wolha just joined and we haven't even had a meal together!"
Suyeon said in an exaggeratedly bright voice.
"That's right!"
"So many Balloons popped today~"
Voices egging Park Haneul on came from inside the waiting room too.
"Sounds good! The boss is treating!"
Park Haneul shouted with a forced smile, his insides probably churning.
"Boss is the best!"
Amidst the cheers of the female streamers, Suyeon approached me.
"Wolha's coming too, right?
It'd be a shame if the star of today's dinner is missing."
Suyeon wrapped her arm around my shoulder.
"Yeah, you're today's MVP, it'd be weird if you didn't go."
If I refuse here, they'll probably say I'm being arrogant behind my back, right?
"...I'll go."
I went inside the waiting room to get my coat.
Arin was also swallowing her anger and sullenly packing her bag.
* * *
Inside the taxi.
Park Haneul was in the passenger seat, and Suyeon and I sat side by side in the back.
"You worked hard today, Wolha-ya.
The broadcast is just a broadcast, so let's drink later and forget all about it~ Okay?"
Suyeon whispered, gently placing her hand on my thigh.
"Yes, unnie.
Please don't take what I said on the broadcast to heart either."
"I know, I know. Let's act professionally."
Professionally, huh...