Chapter 146: Going Camping with the Hero

Not all advertisements had to be complicated and difficult to understand.

Especially when it came to filming review videos for platforms like NewTube.

If a company provided a new product, the key was to enjoy it as much as possible—enough for viewers to find it appealing.

The main focus of this advertisement was an extension of the well-established camping content known as “car camping.”

Typically, people would take their cars and enjoy a one-night, two-day camping trip.

The idea of driving out into nature and camping had become a subtle dream for many.

I searched for car camping videos on NewTube.

Most people seemed to modify mid-sized cars before heading out.

The routine was simple: drive to a campsite, park, set up for dinner, sleep, and then return home.

But something about camping in nature carried a certain aesthetic—calm and leisurely.

Especially in autumn, with fallen leaves, or on snowy winter days, the scenery added an extra layer of charm.

‘It’s already mid-April.’

Spring, the season of blooming life, was in full swing.

Even if it wasn’t cherry blossoms, this time of year always had a deep and serene atmosphere.

Any campsite should be quite nice around now.

I started looking up information about the “new product” provided by the company.

“Ohh~.”

The large, spacious camper van displayed on my monitor made its presence known.

It was easy to see why it was designed for up to five people.

The attached video explained the camper van’s structure and how to use it.

The campsite was already well-known for accommodating large vehicles.

There were other details, like the schedule and precautions, but they were all common sense—nothing that required much thought.

As for other camping supplies, we could just buy whatever was necessary.

Now, the only thing left was to gather the party members…

***

“Camping? A car camping stream?”

Dayoung, still groggy from a hangover, gave me a confused look.

“A company called WVS is launching a new camper van and sent a sponsorship email. The offer looks good, so I thought making content out of it wouldn’t be a bad idea.”

“Wow! I really want to ride it!”

Yuri’s eyes sparkled with excitement, but Dayoung felt a briefing was necessary first.

“If it’s a camper van, that means you’re not going alone. Can I see the details of the ad?”

“Yeah, here. Actually, I brought it up with everyone because I want us to go together. I’d like you all to check it out and decide.”

That made sense.

‘If she were going alone, there’d be no need to bring it up with us.’

‘Maybe not Ajin, since she was just the editor, but…’

‘Camping, huh…’

Car camping sounded like a hassle.

When Sehee shared the briefing document via messenger, Dayoung slowly skimmed through it.

Despite having plenty of experience as a streamer, she was almost a complete novice when it came to camping.

After all, her main content was gaming.

The first thing she checked was the specs of the vehicle being provided.

Fortunately, it was a large camper van.

The most important part was the interior, and it was immaculate.

A neat and stylishly designed space, complete with all the necessary facilities.

It could put most living spaces to shame.

‘This is… kind of on another level.’

Then again, considering her sister drove a Rolls-Royce, this level of luxury wasn’t surprising.

WVS was a globally renowned brand, so maybe they targeted her sister for the sponsorship because of her wealth and luxury image.

Besides, car camping might sound nice in theory, but if the car wasn’t prepped properly, it could easily turn into survival training rather than leisure.

Campsites were usually located in scenic spots, meaning they were close to nature—which also meant dealing with bugs, including mosquitoes.

Thinking about it from that perspective, the camper van itself was appealing.

A high-end camper van was like starting a game at max level.

It was big enough to accommodate everyone, so there wouldn’t be any of the usual struggles of cramming into a mid-sized car like a game of Tetris.

“The car is nice. But car camping in harsh conditions is the worst. Glad that won’t be an issue.”

“Right?”

Ajin, who had been studying the layout, nodded as she carefully checked the movement paths inside the van.

“The driver’s seat is connected to the main area, so moving around while filming should be easy. You’re doing this as a vlog, right?”

“Yeah. But I also think we should do a partial livestream in the evening. A night outdoor stream could work well.”

Dayoung, who had been searching online, looked satisfied.

“I looked up the campsite we were assigned to, and it’s known for its night views. The key is deciding what content to stream during the night segment.”

“Speaking of which, Yuri, I have a favor to ask.”

“Huh? Me?”

“Yeah. I was thinking of doing a cooking segment—camping and barbecue parties go hand in hand.”

Unlike Yuri, who pointed at herself in surprise, Dayoung immediately reacted with alarm.

“Wait, wait. Hold on. Yuri can’t leave this place.”

Yuri had only been here for about a year, but within that time, leaving the building had become difficult for her.

More accurately, leaving in her original form was the problem.

Because when she stepped outside, her appearance would change—into that of a burly man.

A man barging into the outdoor car camping stream of a top-tier, ultra-popular, insanely beautiful streamer… ‘And spending the night together in the camper van?’

Dayoung suddenly felt dizzy, her mind spinning.

She could already predict how the community and chat would explode, how wild speculations would flood in.

No—compared to reality, her predictions would be like a firefly before the sun.

No matter what she imagined, the backlash would be even worse.

“Ugh! I suddenly feel nauseous.”

“So, you thought the same thing?”

Ajin’s face had gone pale, and Dayoung couldn’t help but sympathize.

A single night of car camping content with a man would spark endless rumors, and in the worst case, it could even blow up the entire channel.

This could be what they call the “forced retirement angle.”

All the popularity she had built up as a freelance streamer, rising endlessly—gone in a single night, vanishing like a bubble.

“Unni, what about Yuri? You’re not seriously taking her in that changed form, right? If you are, then I’m against this whole thing.”

“I… I agree. Th-this could, could totally lead to the channel being shut down.”

Unlike their panicked reactions, Sehee remained unbothered.

She wasn’t oblivious to their concerns, and more importantly…

“I have a solution.”

She had already thought it through.

“We just need to fortify the camper van. And if we enchant the accessories with a blessing, even if she falls asleep, she’ll be able to maintain her form for a while.”

“Oh, that?”

It was something they had experimented with before through Ajin—artifacts infused with her older sister’s power and blessings.

They only lasted about a minute, but in that brief time, they could even unlock a hero’s original strength.

Remembering that, their worries finally eased.

“The power level stays the same, but the duration is extended. If we tweak it right, it should last at least a full day and night.”

“Oh, then that’s fine.”

Yeah, that would work.

With the biggest issue resolved, the only thing left was whether Yuri would agree to it.

“I think making a few nice-looking dishes would be a good idea. We can prep the ingredients beforehand.”

The cooking content didn’t have to be anything fancy.

Whether it ended in chaotic disasters one after another, resulting in some twisted culinary horror from the underworld, or whether it was a perfectly curated masterpiece—it didn’t matter.

What viewers cared about wasn’t the food itself but the streamer’s journey in making it.

The key point was simple: cooking outdoors with a beautiful streamer like her sister.

“Right? We’ll pick a menu that won’t be too much of a burden for Yuri, and if it gets hard, we can help her.”

Sehee smiled gently.

“I want Yuri to be the chef for the heroes.”

“Got it! No worries!”

“Ah, um…”

At the sound of Jihae hesitantly raising her hand, everyone turned their attention to her.

“Would it be possible to rent a guitar? An acoustic one would be great.”

“Guitar?”

Sehee tilted her head, and Jihae gave an awkward smile before confidently explaining.

“Well, we won’t just be sitting around after eating, right? I just had this picture in my head—gathering around a fire at night, eating, drinking, and playing some music. You know, like a campfire vibe.”

“Heh…”

As Ajin let out a small sound of admiration, Dayoung, who had been taking notes in a memo app, marked it as an important point.

“That sounds good. There’s a fire pit available, and if the sky’s clear, the night view will be amazing. The only concern is… Jihae, how’s your guitar playing?”

“Of course! You can leave it to me.”

At this level, there wasn’t much room for argument.

It was actually a pretty solid idea.

***

The next day, a new announcement was posted on Friede’s channel.

Since she had been practically inactive for a while, the sudden post sent viewers rushing to the channel’s bulletin board.

And at the top of the page, they saw a very simple title:

[Friede is going car camping for a live outdoor stream.]