Chapter 51: The Hot Topic of the Exchange Meeting

——–[KR Märchen Live Gallery]——–

[Title: Märchen Exchange Meeting Summary (Subjective <- just so you know)]

Hey~ what’s up?

Feels kinda awkward writing up a schedule post after so long, but here goes.

Not that it’s much of a summary anyway—I’m basically just copying the announcement from KREAM. But whatever, not my problem whether you read it or not.

Now, here’s the exchange meeting rundown.

You might be wondering why we’re doing an exchange meeting at the end of September, but it was planned.

1. Märchen’s official channel previously laid out this year’s big events. They didn’t give exact dates, but they did say the exchange would be in September.
2. The exchange starts at 7 p.m. Part 1 ends around 9:30 p.m., and Part 2 goes on much longer. Probably until 2 or 3 a.m., but no one knows for sure. Anyway, just like last year, it’s expected to be a long one.
3. As most of you already know, Part 1 is just the KR folks hanging out. But obviously, the main highlight this time is going to be Yuwol, right? Not putting down the others, but come on—Yuwol is completely standing out this time. I bet she’s going to dominate 30% of the exchange clips.
4. Honestly, I hope Kanu and Oshira meet and hit it off. Their personalities are so similar—it would be amazing.
5. This time, there’s even an option to sing in the party room. Only if they want to, of course. But don’t go into their rooms and try to pressure them into singing with donations. Märchen explicitly said not to do that.
6. In Part 1, there will be a group song by Gen 5 and Gen 6. I’m planning to hit up the popup store and buy a ton of Kanu merch. I’m already hyped lol.
7. Part 1 is basically just hanging out. No real content or games—just the members getting to know each other. Honestly, I prefer this kind of thing over forced content. I like having the stream on quietly while I work. It’s healing for me.
8. Part 2 starts at 10 p.m. As usual, the party room will have a different theme based on the host country. This time it’s Japan. Traditional Japanese houses. There’s even a hot spring, but… hmm… I better stop here. Not that it’s a bad thought! Is it really wrong to imagine Kanu and Yuwol clinging to each other naked?
9. As KREAM announced, there are 5 branches participating in the exchange. 8 members each, 40 total. They say it was random, but like… this list could NOT be random lol.

(International exchange meeting participant list photo)

(Tsupi-con with a dumbfounded expression)

Lumi, Elainé, Kanu, Yuwol, Becky, Rezi, Vida, Sion.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Does this even make sense? KR is totally going to dominate this event.

10. There’s not much content in Part 2 either. Just chatting and hanging out, then goodbye. Oh wait, there is one thing—they said they’re playing the Son Byeongho game lolololol. You can’t even talk properly with that many people—how’s that gonna work lmao.
11. That about sums it up for this exchange. Like I said, this is my subjective summary, so if it bothers you, just ignore it and scroll on.

Alright, enjoy the exchange later everyone~

Likes: 29,183 / Dislikes: 312

• ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ;;; What is this
• My erotica has arrived
  • ?
• Look at that like count, damn;;;
• Märchen2: ? Yo what is this, thanks
  • Hey Paddak, can I ask you something
  • Märchen2: Wut
  • There’s this rumor going around lately… that you’re Tsupi
  • For real, I’ve heard that too. What even are you?
  • Märchen2: lol;;; Who’s Tsupi even? lol
  • LOLOLOLOL this guy is Tsupi lol
  • Märchen2: Freakin’ idiots, man lolololololol
  • lmaoooo that response lolololol
  • Märchen1: ^^;; Let’s try to keep things civil!
• Some weird stuff in between though, bro
  • Where? I don’t see anything?
  • Actually, I kinda like it
• Respect for the summary post.
• Not bad
• The Son Byeongho game got me dying lmao

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[Title: Märchen stock price hits all-time high in real-time ㄷㄷ]

(Yuwol-con with a “what the hell is this” face)

Seriously, what is this…?

Likes: 918 / Dislikes: 2

• For real, what even…
• The future of Märchen is bright!
  • That “future” ends with the hero…
  • Honestly, not bad? If the baby’s the finale?
  • They don’t even treat her like a hero anymore lololol
• Live reactions from all the Mär-fans cheering;;
  • Märchen normalization
  • Literally, “normalization”…
  • At the top of the world stands the VTuber. I like that line a lot.

[Title: lol Exchange Meeting?]

(Photo of Yuwol sulking in a party room corner)

Eung~ The hero likes being alone~ I even beat the Demon King solo~

Likes: 918 / Dislikes: 1

• For real lol
• Exchange meeting (solo edition)
  • Huh? Why are my eyes tearing up…
  • Sniff!
• Seniors are closing in on Wol in real-time ㄷㄷ
• Märchen2: Sniff…
  • Your daughter’s gonna grow up a total loner at this rate, go help her;
  • Märchen2: I mean, I want to… wanna hug her tight and push her onto the bed
  • Kinda doesn’t sound like Tsupi now… but Paddak, you really gonna say that out loud?
  • Märchen2: And if I do? lol what are you gonna do about it? lol
  • LMAO you psycho lololololol
  • Märchen1: ^^;;;
  • Märchen3: Wanna hit up Sadang?
  • Märchen2: After the exchange, sure
  • Paddaks never change, seriously
  • Märchen1: I wanna come too
  • Is it time to start a revolution?

Exchange meeting… not that I really had anything to do. Just enjoy the party and go home.

Of course, I was acting like a total social misfit, parked in the corner of the party room chatting with viewers. I get drained way too easily around senior gens.

That doesn’t mean I’m avoiding everyone. When someone notices me and comes over, I smile and greet them politely.

“Hmm? You’re asking what I’m eating? It’s a strawberry pie the inn lady gave me. It’s actually pretty good.”

• The homemade strawberry pie sounds amazing
• Who even is this inn lady…?
• It looks delicious!
• She’s eating just fine even with all the seniors watching lolol I love it!
• But seriously, when are these people gonna leave? Why are they crowding here and not in the central hall lolololol
• The way she’s nibbling is way too cute!
• “Hmm?” lolol too precious
• Akira’s stare is way too intense…

“Um. Some people say they want to see me eat, and telling them to leave would be kinda…”

Honestly, I was just ignoring it on purpose. There were dozens of seniors sitting at nearby tables just watching me.

Now that I’ve been streaming for three months, I’ve gotten a little better at tuning it out. Though I could still feel those “watching a zoo bunny” stares.

Maybe they were being considerate, but aside from greeting me once, no one really tried to strike up a conversation. I truly appreciated that.

“But I’m kinda worried about the viewers. There’s no content, and I’m just sitting here in the party room, not even talking to the other seniors. You guys must be bored.”

• Guh… is this flirting? Right? I’m pulling out the marriage papers
• She’s worried about us right now? Is this a real hero??
• It’s fine! Honestly, I like just chatting with you more!
• Is she an angel or a baby angel
• I prefer it this way tbh
• Tsupi: I sent you here to make friends, not sit in a corner;;;
• lolololololol
• lolololololololol

“I have like… 70,000 friends here.”

Pretty big viewer count. I mean, what are they even watching in my room?

With a puzzled look, I checked chat and noticed a huge wave of overseas viewers.

Probably because today’s the international exchange meeting? Still, the number was way higher than expected.

• I’m crying…
• We are the hero’s friends!
• 70,000 friends ㄷㄷ
• With just her friends, she could probably take down the Demon King lolololol
• Insane—70k is top-tier even in Märchen?
• Akira: That’s right! We’re friends!
• Honestly most of the people around Wol right now are just in her stream watching her lmaooo
• What are y’all even doing lololol
• 70,000 people watching a hero eat strawberry pie lol

“It’s kind of amazing to have this many people in my room just watching me sit here. But um… why are all the seniors…?”

• Imari: Ahem
• Elainé: Ahaha…
• Angela: ……
• Lumi: Take off your clothes, I’ll donate a million won (Comment deleted)
• Akira: Because it’s Wol’s stream, obviously
• Anna: Banned Lumi
• Kanu: .
• Becky: I wanna play… but everyone’s just sitting here around you, waaah
• Onuri: Almost 20 people are camped around Wol ㄷㄷㄷ;;
• Yuwol: You guys have reasons for doing this, right;;;

I added a line to the chat myself, then slid the strawberry pie aside. I’d save it for when I got hungry later.

Still, it is the exchange meeting, so I couldn’t just do nothing. I was planning to sit for 30 minutes and then get up anyway.

• ? She stood up
• ??
• Tsupi: ?
• What’s happening?
• Where are you going?

“The stage. They said we can sing, right?”

-???

I hadn’t planned anything, but… maybe it’s time for me to be the hot topic of this quiet exchange.

Viewers had gathered in full force, and doing absolutely nothing felt like a waste.

I could socialize with the other gens afterward. For now, I should liven up the party room.

‘…I was hoping someone else would do it first, though.’

But since no one else is stepping up, guess I’ll do it. To the stage.

It’s a stage I’ve grown somewhat used to by now.