Team Battle
Team Battle
"Alright! Let's begin the main team battle segment!"
Park Haneul's voice shook the studio.
The names on screen rearranged into three divisions:
Suyeon Team: 0
Arin Team: 0
Wolha: 0
4 vs 5 vs 1.
He's really doing this.
"One final confirmation—what's the penalty for last place?"
"Washing your face with cleansing foam on close-up cam for the ending!"
The female streamers chorused in unison—all except me.
They're all thinking the same thing.
That I'll be the one in last place.
"Cue the music!"
As the music blared, Suyeon's fanbase opened the floodgates first.
[SuyeonFeetRubber gifted 1,000 balloons!]
"100,000 won right from the opening!"
Suyeon in her red bikini strode to center stage with a victor's smile.
She pointed at the camera.
Then jogged in place while shaking her hips.
The Toka-Toka dance.
An outdated trend, but still effective on Gom TV.
She punctuated it by flicking her fingertip against her lips.
*Ding*
[SuyeonLeader gifted 20,000 balloons!]
"Whoa! SuyeonLeader-nim! 2 million won!"
Balloons exploded nonstop as Suyeon's team score skyrocketed.
[Hnnng]
[SuyeonLeader's got our backs as always]
[1st place secured~]
Suyeon's three teammates took turns performing outfit changes and dances.
500, 300, 100.
A steady stream of small donations filled the Excel chart.
[ArinAche gifted 500 balloons!]
"Next! 500 balloons for Arin! Arin-nim to center stage!"
As Suyeon's team retreated, Arin bit her lip and stepped forward.
Her sharp eyes contrasted with the lively broadcast atmosphere.
The music switched to a sultry track as Arin began the Cocaine Dance.
She mixed exaggerated moans while tracing her body from nape to torn stockings.
"Hahh... Why are oppas being so stingy? Give me more..."
[Arin's desperate]
[Keunson Gom hyung-nim, Arin's calling you!]
Arin's team donations rose—though not even half of Suyeon's.
From my corner seat, I watched Arin's expression harden.
***
The stage became a battlefield.
Suyeon and Arin fought for camera time while other streamers snatched donations.
Damn, how long can that girl twerk?
Does she have combat Traits like me?
I tugged at my sweat-drenched kindergarten uniform for ventilation.
The camera suddenly swung to capture me.
I deliberately lowered my gaze and lightly bit my lip.
[Yogoyogo]
[Look at her acting up]
[I'm feeling something]
[ㅇㅇ gifted 100 balloons!]
100 balloons.
10,000 won.
"Thank you."
After the curt reply, I approached center stage.
Instead of wild dancing, I swayed in slow waves to the rhythm.
At the song's climax, I approached the camera at a dangerous angle,
lightly bending forward to lick my lips.
[Pwah]
[This stream's got generous viewers!]
[Cost performance is insane lol]
Returning to my corner, I checked the Excel chart:
Suyeon Team: 180,000
Arin Team: 90,000
Wolha: 8,000
8,000 balloons = 800,000 won.
After fees: 128,000 won.
The advance was 10 million won.
Total earnings so far: 1.75 million won.
Minus 200,000 won for new clothes due to my changing body...
Total: 11.55 million won.
Debt: 304.82 million won.
Just barely covered one month's payment.
***
"Midpoint results!"
Park Haneul displayed the Excel chart.
"Suyeon Team dominates in first!
Arin Team second!
And dead last—our solo act Wolha-nim!
At this rate, penalty's practically guaranteed!"
I saw Suyeon suppressing laughter behind me.
Arin glared at the scoreboard with clenched teeth.
"Ah, I specially scouted you—need to step it up, no?
Suyeon-nim, any advice?"
As if she'd help.
"Hmm... Wolha needs more aegyo.
No matter how pretty, you should be sweeter to our oppas!"
"Ah, lacking service spirit?
Wolha-nim, your thoughts?"
"...If unnie says so, who am I to argue?
I'll try harder.
...Though I'd appreciate if CEO Haneul-nim ran things more fairly next time."
"Huh? Ahaha, where'd you find such an impartial CEO like me!"
[LOL]
[Her face is stone cold]
"Suddenly sweating here.
Let's take a short break!
The second half's the main event—plan your strategies!"
The camera light turned off.
***
The green room buzzed.
Suyeon's group leisurely touched up makeup while tension radiated from Arin's side.
"Arin-ah."
"Yeah?"
Two teammates approached Arin mid-touchup.
"Shouldn't we change strategies for the second half?"
"Meaning?"
"We're falling behind.
Plus... you lost your big donor."
"...What are you implying?"
"Stop beating around the bush.
Move."
One girl shoved forward, presenting white fabric with red trim.
"Try this? It'll suit you."
"...You expect me to wear this?"
The mesh Nurse Uniform looked cheap enough to see through.
"Brought it for myself, but you can have it.
Nurse outfit. Nice, right?"
Isn't this what unpopular streamers wear?
Arin's puff sponge froze mid-air.
Her face reddened as her body trembled.
"Are you insane? Why would I wear this!
You wear it!"
"Why so angry?
I'm doing this for you!"
"That's ridiculous!"
"You're our team's dead last."
"What?"
"Figures you didn't check.
You've gotten the least balloons on our team."
"Bullshit."
"Check the broadcast then.
They've switched to individual counts by now."
Arin frantically checked her phone, eyes widening.
"This can't be right."
"Either way, you're dragging us down so wear this and work harder."
The rag-like outfit was thrust into Arin's hands.
She'd have scoffed at this yesterday...
Arin began unfolding the garment with shaking hands.
The flimsy fabric revealed half her skin.
The room's atmosphere froze.
**
I forced myself to look away—just as Suyeon approached.
Her eyes swept over me before smiling sweetly.
"Wolha-ya, isn't that uncomfortable? Didn't bring spare clothes?"
"...CEO-nim only approved this outfit today."
"Ahaha, feel free to bring alternatives next time."
She dabbed my forehead with a tissue.
"Oh! Use cold water when washing your face—shrinks pores~"
So this is her game.
Consistent as ever despite knowing me just one day.
"Thanks for the advice."
"Mm."
"But no need to worry."
"Huh?"
"I'll be pretty either way."
Suyeon gaped at my shamelessness.
I undid another button on my sweat-soaked uniform and tied up my hair.
Exposing my pale nape.
"Break's over. Shall we go together, unnie?"
***
The chat exploded as the second half began.
[Arin changed outfits]
[Mesh?]
[This works too]
[But Arin never wears stuff like this?]
[Hyung-nim, Arin's determined! Come back!]
Arin danced violently in her mesh nurse outfit at center stage.
Yet.
[Wow]
[Damn]
The chat reacted to me instead.
[I see everything]
[Burying my face there would be heaven]
[Arin... better luck next life]
[Too harsh lol]
[The physique gap is unfair]
*Ding* *Ding*
Small donations kept flowing my way.
300.
500.
200.
Modest but steady.
When Suyeon spread her legs for a massive donation, the camera captured me instead.
***
I checked my Gom TV channel stats.
87 viewers.
Not enough.
What else... Focus on this broadcast first.
My reflection appeared when turning off the phone—
Semi-transparent shirt clinging to sweat.
Slender neck exposed by tied-up hair.
Flushed face gasping for air.
...What am I doing?
Goosebumps erupted as my body locked up.
Just as I forced myself to move, the screen updated:
Wolha: 8,000
My body moved again.
"Hah, hah."
[Why suddenly like that?]
"Nothing... just tired."
[Boring]
...Doesn't matter.
Just focus on earning.
I flipped my phone face-down.
***
"Final hour!"
Park Haneul rallied for last-minute donations.
The whales concentrated their firepower—starting with Suyeon's team.
*Ding*
[SuyeonLeader gifted 50,000 balloons!]
"Sealing the victory! Suyeon Team's overwhelming lead!
Arin Team needs miracles!"
Suyeon blew kisses at the camera.
The gap widened.
Arin grabbed her mic, voice trembling.
"Keunson Gom oppa, sorry for yelling when you donated to someone else.
I panicked...
Forgive me? I've been thinking about you all stream..."
[ㅠㅠArin-ah]
[Look at her begging lol]
[Straight up panhandling]
[Keunson Gom hyung-nim respond!]
No sign of Keunson Gom in chat.
Funny.
Because he's right here.
[Keunson Gom: Want me to make you #1?]
In my personal broadcast chat.
I smiled at the camera and whispered:
"No need to overdo it for my debut."
[Keunson Gom: Even if you get the bare face penalty?]
"Oh, that? Wait..."
I muted my mic and mouthed words at the camera.
[Keunson Gom: ?]
[What'd she say?]
[Lip reading squad assemble lol]
[Can't tell]
I unmuted with a mischievous grin.
"Understood?"
[Keunson Gom: The hell? Didn't catch any of that!]
[LOL me neither]
[Just say it!]
I winked at the camera.
"That's my secret."
[Keunson Gom: You can't do this!]
[I'm dying of curiosity]
[Push-pull master ㄷㄷ]
Let's see...
Viewers jumped from 87 to 140?
Keep this up.
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[Streamer Forum]
Title: LIVE Excel Update - Arin dancing in mesh nurse outfit LOL
ㅇㅇ: Last season's dance ace reduced to thisㅋㅋㅋㅋ
ㅇㅇ: Pathetic without her sugar daddyㅋㅋㅋ
ㅇㅇ: Should've behaved better!
ArinOnlyWay: Arin-ah... oppa's here...
ㅇㅇ: 100-balloon peasant calling himself oppaㅋㅋ
ㅇㅇ: What's Wolha doing in her personal room?
ㅇㅇ: Muted and mouthed something nobody caughtㅋㅋ
ㅇㅇ: So curious
ㅇㅇ: When she leaned in my heart skippedㅎㅎ
ㅇㅇ: Am I becoming broth?
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