episode_0088

So, it hasn’t been that long since I’ve been with Lize.

I should say that only about 2 minutes had passed.

Originally, we were supposed to meet at Mangwon-dong to eat together.

This time, with a special note as well.

‘…Because it’s about as much love as hate.’

I also wanted to take this opportunity to meet you in person and have a conversation.

So, at a Japanese restaurant in Mangwon-dong, me, Harin, Mangming, and Sarok.

The four of us decided to meet up and have a meal.

I knew that too.

But when I arrived at Mangwon-dong and entered the store, Lize was there.

That’s why I greeted you awkwardly just now.

“Noona said she would introduce you. Since we met like this, we all became friends.”

Harin had a proud expression on her face, as if she was satisfied with her actions.

I wanted to splash water on Harin’s face, who was smiling happily, but I couldn’t act recklessly because of the stranger Lize.

“I’m an introvert, so when there are so many new people like this, it’s a little bit uncomfortable to talk to them.”

Open your mouth slowly.

Speaking in a tone that seems to indicate that the other person is looking to speak first.

Let’s say that-

“Tama-san, it’s been a while?”

The man across from me spoke to me.

Sarok also didn’t expect that he would appear in a place like this.

Of course, I heard that it was coming out in advance, but I have to say I didn’t know it would actually come out.

“Oh, what? Hello?”

To be honest, we weren’t in a very comfortable relationship, so it was difficult to have a friendly conversation.

I’m not a very sly person.

“Hey, we were close. Why are you acting so upset?”

“We’re close on air, on air.”

I personally think it’s important to make a clear distinction between reality and broadcasting.

If you treat people you are close with comfortably on air just because you are close with them in real life, you may end up making people feel uncomfortable.

I had the idea that it would be good to draw a thick line and strictly adhere to that line.

“Well… We’ll have a lot of time in the future. Let’s become friends.”

“Oh, okay. We can get to know each other.”

But there was no need to push it away.

If Sarok approached me with truly pure intentions, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to become friends.

At that moment, I was saying that.

Mangming, who had been drinking water next to him, opened his mouth.

“Then, should we order something to eat first? I’m hungry because I didn’t eat.”

“They were eating all day on TV.”

“Want to fall behind?”

“I don’t like that.”

On TV, he was eating something whenever he had time.

You haven’t eaten until now?

I ordered various things at the table order, feeling suspicious.

Now the most important thing remains.

“Okay. What kind of alcohol would you like?”

Alcohol is important.

Originally, it was better for each person to drink what they wanted to drink, but I thought it would be better to stick to one thing when there were people who didn’t know each other.

At that moment, there was silence.

“Let’s go to Sake. It’s a Japanese restaurant.”

“Oh, sake. It’s okay. Is sake okay with everyone?”

Lize suggested sake.

Harin got everyone’s consent.

‘I’ve never tried it.’

It’ll be okay.

If the alcohol is not tasty, we won’t sell it.

“I’m okay.”

“I’m okay too.”

“I’m okay too.”

When everyone else, including me, agreed, Harin ordered sake with an excited look on her face.

I’ve felt this way since last time, but Harin seems to really like this kind of place.

I should say that you seem to enjoy meeting people.

‘I wish I had a personality like that.’

Because I have such an introverted personality, I can’t even talk properly to people I meet for the first time.

Sometimes I don’t speak at all unless you talk to me.

It was the same when I was in college.

At that time, I was thinking about such miscellaneous things.

“Okay, since we’re all here, should we introduce ourselves one by one? It seems like we don’t know each other very well.”

I started the self-introduction time that introverts hate the most in the world.

That too, Harin.

That’s why I opened my mouth right away.

“Don’t we know each other even if we don’t introduce ourselves? Do we really need to introduce ourselves?”

“Hey, of course you should introduce yourself. Do you know Lize? Are you close with her? Do you know her real name?”

But the 3-stage counterattack returns.

I couldn’t fight back.

Is it because the connection is so strong?

As I surrendered and sat down, Harin was the first to open her mouth.

“Then let’s go back to the left with me and then… ”

If we do as Harin says, it’s my turn next.

Next up is Mangming.

Next up is Lize.

Next up is Sarok.

‘I don’t like the first order.’

But what can I do?

I lost logically, but I have to do it.

At that time, I was thinking like that.

Harin started talking.

“Okay, I’m Harin, who’s broadcasting on Twice. So my real name is Kang Harin and I was born in 2000.”

There are three 25 year olds here.

I thought it was interesting and started introducing myself.

“I’m also broadcasting on Twice. My real name is Lee Ji-hoo. I’m 25.”

Clap clap-.

There is a brief round of applause and then it’s time for the next one.

Mangming opened his mouth.

“Broadcasting on Twice… Real name is Yeom Hye-ji. Age 25.”

“You’re good at salting.”

A drip that suddenly comes in.

I almost laughed, but I barely held it back and looked around to see who was talking.

Then, a person who was presumed to be the culprit appeared.

“That’s right. Why is everyone looking at me like that?”

It was a log.

You pretended to be quiet on TV.

It’s so weird to make such a joke in private.

‘Minus one point.’

I deducted points from my mental evaluation and then listened to Sarok’s self-introduction.

“I’m broadcasting on Twice. My name is Leeparang. I’m 27 years old. ”

“…You named yourself like some kind of plant.”

“Leaves are better than pickles.”

“In terms of compatibility between salt and leaves, salt is superior.”

The two suddenly start bickering.

Since the two of them had known each other for a long time, it seemed like they were joking around.

But since there was still one person left, I decided to call it a day.

“Okay, both of you are weird, so stop. Let’s listen to the explanation and end it.”

After sorting out the situation like that, a little while later.

“Then can I introduce you?”

Lize opened her mouth.

“Uh, uh, just introduce yourself.”

Harin, who was next to me, opened her mouth.

Then, Lize starts talking.

“I am currently a professional gamer in the Korean league, Lee Jae, 22 years old.”

22 years old.

To be honest, I was surprised.

Because you look very young.

At face value, he looks like someone who just entered high school.

I put aside my thoughts full of rudeness for a moment and simply greeted him.

“I’ve heard your name a lot.”

“Oh, I’ve heard that a lot too.”

They probably talked about hearing each other a lot, but it was highly likely that they hadn’t heard much from each other.

Should I say that I’m just saying it out of courtesy?

So Lize simply exchanged greetings with the others.

Then something occurred to me.

‘How good would a pro gamer be?’

Since I don’t really watch pro games, I had no idea how good he was.

I’ve never met anyone in solo rank.

With that in mind, we began to talk.

*

How much time has passed like that?

“Um… Jihoo, I’m sleepy… ”

“If you’re sleepy, sleep. Don’t lean on me.”

“Hehehe..”

Wangming was completely drunk.

I knew you weren’t good at holding your liquor, but I didn’t know you were this weak.

While I was talking to Mangming, thinking that I should take good care of him-

“Okay, let’s have another drink quickly!”

Harin started to lead the atmosphere and offer drinks.

“Already?”

“Why, are you drunk?”

“No, that’s not it, but I think the tempo is a bit fast.”

“Hey, it looks like you all drink well.”

“I think so.”

“Then let’s have a drink.”

I drank the drink Harin handed me with relish.

I personally don’t like soju that much, but sake tastes good so I was able to drink it with pleasure.

It seemed like the same thing happened to other people who were there too.

“The sake is delicious. Hmm, it’s a matter of taste.”

“It’s really delicious.”

Maybe it was because we had become close through talking to each other, but everyone spoke to each other without hesitation.

Mangming was passed out and was sleeping soundly with his head on my lap.

“Is this kid usually this weak to alcohol? I’ve heard a lot about it, but I didn’t think he was this weak.”

“It was originally weak, but it’s even weaker today.”

Even Harin, who usually drinks a lot, got drunk so quickly.

I continued drinking, thinking it was amazing.

*

How long has it been since then?

Everyone seemed drunk.

Even Harin, who seemed fine, is starting to look like she’s having a hard time.

It seemed like it was time to break up.

“Then shall we settle down now? I think everyone has had enough to drink.”

There was a small gain from the drinking party.

Because I became close with Sarok, who I had been awkward with, and I also became friends with Lize.

At that time, I was thinking that this was okay.

“Oh, my house is nearby. Do you want to go there for round two?”

Lize made a suggestion.