Paradise Lost (5)

It was for broadcast preparation.

While deciding to climb the ranks was an impulsive decision, starting streaming had been a long-time dream.

The connection device I’ve been using at home until now wasn’t compatible with broadcasting modules.

I searched hard for alternatives, but the conclusion was that it was impossible to install from the hardware level.

On the other hand, Sigma’s equipment was compatible even with the latest broadcasting modules.

I found out it was possible.

Now I had people I could ask for help.

So I had to try.

[Title: TestTestTest]

[‘Gawol’ is broadcasting privately.]

[Notice: Broadcast streaming test mode is on.]

Elderin is a current popular streamer.

Whether it’s gaming or just chatting.

With not only her attractive appearance but also good speaking skills, her fan base was particularly thick like concrete.

Thanks to that, Elderin’s broadcasts were famous for achieving at least minimum success no matter what she did.

And Sansae is a ghost who wakes up around afternoon, plays games until dawn, and always keeps her broadcast on except during sleep hours.

Most streamers have heard her nickname at least once.

She seemed to watch even more broadcasts than me.

‘That’s really not an easy thing… No. That’s not it.’

Sansae, Kim Sin-ah, had considerable recognition among freelance designers.

She started in the advertising industry, then switched to freelancing as soon as her skills improved.

She had enough of a position to be able to choose her work.

As if to prove that reputation was no lie, Sansae thrust her tablet screen at me.

“I thought we should keep the assassin feeling for the theme… I made a few. Want to take a look?”

“You’ve already done it all?”

“Yeah. I wanted to make it with care for you.”

The first thing she showed was the standby screen for the broadcast.

I wonder when this scene was captured.

A snowy coniferous forest. Gawol was hiding behind a tree trunk, holding her breath.

Judging by the wounds all over her body, it seems to be during a battle, is this the semi-finals?

I must have seen Gawol countless times.

Yet when the atmosphere was deliberately created – it felt unfamiliar.

The red eyes slightly glancing to secure the field of vision.

The dagger in hand hidden near the chest, hair fluttering in the slight breeze.

There was no way I couldn’t be happy.

It must have been a very brief passing scene.

If you hadn’t watched my match intently, it would be impossible to even remember this moment.

Come to think of it, Sansae was the first person to tell me she was a fan.

I seemed to understand how sincere those words were.

I couldn’t stop a bright smile from leaking out.

Sansae’s finger poked my cheek with a ‘tok’.

“You weren’t listening to me, were you?”

“Ah, that… I’m sorry. I liked it so much. What did you say?”

“I asked if there’s anything to fix or anything weird. If you like it, we’ll go with this. I’ll refine it a bit more and send it to you by tomorrow.”

“Yes. I think that’ll do. Thank you.”

All I could do was nod with a goofy smile.

Originally, feedback was something you could only do if you knew something.

I have no knowledge of design, drawing, or video.

I have impressions like it’s pretty at a glance, or this is really amazing – but that’s it.

I don’t know why this is pretty. I don’t know why this feels more amazing than others.

Rather than adding clumsy opinions, I leave it to the expert.

No matter how I thought about it, this was the best I could do.

Then suddenly, a thought occurred to me.

“Oh, this. How much should I pay you? You’ve done much more work than I expected…”

“You think I’d charge you the full amount? I’ll take the minimum, so don’t pretend not to know me when you make it big later.”

“Never. That will never happen.”

“Really? Ah, then I have one more request.”

Sansae grinned at me.

The piercing on her ear seemed to sparkle somehow.

What is it. I’m a bit anxious.

Sansae’s appearance still looked like a predator to me.

Give me back my cute halfling bard.

* * *

It goes without saying, but it’s a bad move to start broadcasting right away just because you can.

People won’t know that I’m starting to broadcast.

If I just barge in, I’ll only realize how cold and cruel the world of internet broadcasting is.

So the original plan was to simply write a post on the community and start.

My nickname has influence one way or another.

It will certainly promote to some extent.

This isn’t a bad method either.

But in this market, the more inflow, the better.

It’s right to use all the means I can.

In that sense, Sansae and Elderin’s proposal was sure to be effective.

─ I thought the same way, but my heart wouldn’t calm down easily.

“Da-eun, come here. It’s so cute. Hurry!”

“This. Am I really going out like this? In this, this state? It doesn’t seem… right.”

“Here, put your face this way. Should we try a V-sign with your hand too?”

“You’re not listening to me, are you.”

At the point when all the cameras for shooting were set up.

In the studio where only the broadcast hadn’t started yet, Sansae hugged my body.

I was embarrassed as her soft chest touched my shoulder.

The left monitor was streaming the camera feed.

So I could see myself completely enveloped in Sansae’s embrace.

The hesitant lips, or the expression that clearly showed embarrassment at a glance.

Of course, my face was bright red.

It seemed that now, as before, all my emotions showed on my face.

The cause of embarrassment was─ the puppy ears on my hair.

And the maid outfit that was half-forcibly put on me.

Elderin and I have different clothing sizes, so why was there a maid outfit that fit me perfectly?

It was really incomprehensible.

I tried to take comfort in the fact that Elderin was wearing it too, but.

Is she really an experienced professional streamer?

She just took a sip of water as if it was nothing, and gave me an eye smile.

I don’t know.

I give up on hiding my embarrassment.

It’s physically impossible.

At least I managed to make a V-sign as Sansae instructed.

The corners of my lips trembled as I forced a fake smile.

“Who makes a V-sign like that. Here, put it on your cheek.”

“Like, this?”

“Yes! Okay, shall we take the picture?”

“Yes…”

People should have a sense of shame.

Sansae has done this much work for me.

I can’t refuse when such a benefactor wants to take a few pictures together.

I put my hand making a V-sign on my cheek – and tried to smile a little less awkwardly.

As some time passed, click!

At first, a few shots with Sansae. Then a few with Elderin included.

My dark history took a path that will never be erased.

Sansae smiled brightly as if she was really satisfied.

Soon Sansae gave up her seat, and the broadcast started.

I squeezed out courage and waved my hand.

I was supposed to give today’s first greeting.

“Ah, hello, woof woof. It’s been a while… Ouch.”

I bit my tongue.

It hurts.

* * *

[Author: Gawol]

[Title: I’ll be broadcasting a ranking climb on Wednesday at 4 PM.]

(Attached photo: Embarrassed Han Da-eun in maid outfit)

Hello.

It’s been a while since I greeted you.

I’ve appeared on unnie’s broadcasts quite often.

Every time, many people asked why I don’t stream in the game.

There were reasons for that, but now I think I can.

This will be the first time I show my individual play screen.

I’m planning to play ranked games, and I’ll do it regularly until I hit rank 1.

I’ll also share various assassin tips.

Please come visit a lot!

[Comments]

– Why is your neck and face skin color different? lol

– Your face is so red, were you forced to post this?

└ Gawol: Is your game nickname ‘GulpGulp’?

└ What the f*ck

└ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

└ Goodbye ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

└ Won’t go far

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– You look so f*cking hot for real

[Author: Anonymous (532.112)]

[Title: GW looks like she’ll be sniped and ruined]

(Attached photo: Gawol field PK)

(Attached photo: Dead streamer screen)

With all the karma she’s built up until now

Does she think she’ll do well if she broadcasts?

She acted like she’d never turn on her broadcast, but now she’s sniffing around, did she run out of money?

There’s nothing I hate to see more than this

Don’t whine about too many snipers after a few games

Just turn on your cam and shake your ass ffs

You’ll just disappear after the bubble bursts anyway

I can see the future, I can see it

[Comments]

– True

– Gawol: Sniping is welcome

└ For real? I’m coming right away

└ Can you even play games in that tier?

[Author: Anonymous (821.121)]

[Title: Gawol’s queue seems a bit strange?]

(Attached photo: Gawol rank matching)

There are suspiciously many streamers matched?

And isn’t that rifle Eunha’s call-up?

It really seems like everyone’s sniping now

If her score goes up more like this, even pros will watch

[Comments]

– She said sniping is welcome, so what lol