I Became a Malicious Streamer

[Announcement]

Hello, this is Mollru.

It’s been almost 2 years since I started broadcasting.

There have been a lot of things during that time, right?

Honestly, I started this broadcast impulsively, just to prove I’m not a “nuclear” (crazy), but I’m really glad to have met you all.

However, it hasn’t just been all good times; I’ve faced various struggles and things I couldn’t share with others while broadcasting.

But starting the broadcast was one of the best decisions in my life. I think I’ve grown this much thanks to the valuable experiences I had, more than the hardships.

I’ve always been a person who thinks a lot.

What kind of person am I? What do I like? Why am I like this? What do I want to do? How should I live in the future? What do I need to do for a happy life…

I’ve always lived with these worries and anxieties. It seems like I’ve always been having these thoughts as I grew older.

So, I’ve found some answers to these worries since I started broadcasting and talked with you all, and I’m really happy about that.

I’ve been rambling for too long; it’s dawn while I’m writing this announcement, and it seems I got a bit sentimental without even realizing it.

“So what’s the reason for this announcement?” That’s probably what you’re most curious about.

The simple answer is that it’s a hiatus announcement.

I’ll be taking a break for a while; the duration isn’t specifically set.

It could be quick or it could take time, but I plan to come back before the 2nd anniversary broadcast at the latest.

The reason for the hiatus is to find a final complete answer to the worries mentioned above.

I want to end these distractions in my mind for the sake of my future.

Some of you might be surprised or worried, thinking, “What’s up with her?” or “Is the broadcast manager sick?”

No need to worry; I’m just like this originally.

I just didn’t show it before, but I think it’s okay to show it now.

We’ve become quite close over time, haven’t we? You may not think so, but I do.

I don’t know when I’ll return, but I’ll try to come back as quickly as possible.

While I’m gone, don’t go looking for me in other rooms, don’t bother other streamers, and don’t make things uncomfortable for other viewers watching broadcasts…

Listing these precautions could go on forever, but I believe you all will handle it well. Even if you’re a bit mischievous, I know you’re kind friends.

I hope I don’t hear any bad news about our Mollbuni.

I’ll stop here.

Please stay healthy, and see you later in the broadcasts

At 4:36 AM, very late indeed, a post appeared on Mollru’s fan cafe.

It was Mollru’s announcement. Given the time, it wouldn’t have been a problem if it was discovered the next morning.

After all, it’s a fan cafe where countless people are always present.

For those calling themselves the “0 generation,” this is not even considered late.

As soon as Mollru’s post went up, notifications went out, and her fans began to rush in, starting the news of her long hiatus.

[Breaking News) Galju announces long hiatus…]

What’s this?

ㅇㅇ: ??? Is this real?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Go check the cafe! It’s for real!

ㅇㅇ: What the heck is this… what is this… what is this…

ㅇㅇ: A long hiatus suddenly? Is something wrong?

ㅇㅇ: So how long is she taking a break?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: I don’t know. They say it’s indefinite.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: ???

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: From what I read, it looks like at least a month. This is crazy.

ㅇㅇ: We’re doomed;

[Wait, not just a break, but a long hiatus? ]

An indefinite break? Who should I watch in the meantime?

ㅇㅇ: I’m scared about tomorrow.

ㅇㅇ: I’m so cold…

ㅇㅇ: Lord Malkart, protect me with eternal light. Holy wisdom guide me, even if I walk through darkness. Lead my soul with divine light…

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Three shall come…

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Malkart has abandoned us…

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: From Mollbuni to abandoned hound…

[From tomorrow, Switch will be a mess]

With about 10,000 to 20,000 of these imps unleashed? It’s amusing even to imagine where they’ll raise havoc next.

ㅇㅇ: Ah, lol, a riot? Our Mollbuni wouldn’t do that.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: But the abandoned hounds are different.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: For real, lol, what mischief won’t the abandoned hounds do since they were dumped by their owner?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Just scary!

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: The Lich King must exist…

ㅇㅇ: Abandoned hounds, ‘assemble.’

ㅇㅇ: Open KakaoTalk ‘on.’

ㅇㅇ: I’m a clean Mollbuni who has been subscribed to the Mollru room for 8 months… It’s time to return as ‘The Weird World of O Daesik’ for a while…

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: What do you mean by that, The Weird World of O Daesik…?

ㅇㅇ: “I believe you will handle it well. You are all a bit mischievous but I know you’re kind friends,” – from Mollru’s announcement.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: But why did she abandon us? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: If you trust, you should trust the Mollbuni.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: For real, lol, they only pretend to be good in Mollru’s room; outside, they’re total terrors.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: This is… mischievous but good friends?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Haha, good friends, but I don’t need them.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: “That Mollbuni? They’re nice.”

[Honestly, I kind of expected this]

I didn’t think it would lead to an indefinite hiatus, but I did anticipate a break. Listening to the Galju talk late at night feels like they have a lot on their mind.

ㅇㅇ: This is all the Mollbuni’s fault…

ㅇㅇ: ㅠㅠㅠ Who made our Galju suffer? Break them all ㅠㅠㅠ

ㅇㅇ: Didn’t she just get a boyfriend?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Huh? What?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: What are you talking about, Mollbuni?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: This is slander.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Yeah~ Galju married the broadcast. She has no boyfriend~ Absolutely none, impossible for her to have a boyfriend. If she says she’s taking a break, she can’t be out deceiving the viewers, going to clubs, and meeting boyfriends.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Gradation blackening ㅠㅠ

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: What’s become of the Mollbuni…?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Congratulations! The Mollbuni() has evolved into Blackened Mollbuni()!

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: What improved?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: More pathetic, lol.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Oh…

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: The more pathetic Mollbuni can’t be stopped…

ㅇㅇ: The manager said we’re close.

ㅇㅇ: She said ‘we’…

ㅇㅇ: This house is brewing well.

ㅇㅇ: Broth is bubbling, but the owner isn’t here.

ㅇㅇ: If this continues, the bottom will get burnt.

Mollru’s announcement echoed through various communities, causing quite a stir.

It was because a prominent figure representing Switch Korea randomly announced a long hiatus.

People reacted to Mollru’s announcement with confusion, anger, and sadness, but they all shared the same desire.

They longed for streamer Mollru to come back.

However, Mollru’s broadcast did not turn on even after a week, then two.

Only urban legend-like sightings were heard, claiming to have seen her here and there.

*

My journey to find happiness in life hasn’t ended.

Last time, I spent the whole day with Ji-yeon. While doing various activities together, it was quite enjoyable.

But it felt a bit lacking. Though my heart was filled with a fuzzy emotion, I couldn’t just keep Ji-yeon by my side all day.

I felt intuitively that this was a very important issue that would determine the course of my future.

I had reached a kind of crossroads. The choice here would have a significant impact on my life.

I decided to take a brief break from broadcasting.

It wasn’t that I had burnout or anything. Although not as much as before, broadcasting still was fun, and I felt a sense of novelty every time, making it quite a fitting job for me.

Well, it’s strange to whine about how hard it is to broadcast when people gather just by turning it on.

The reason I took a break from broadcasting was simply a matter of priority.

Broadcasting could be done anytime in the future, but this issue felt like something I had to resolve now.

In short, it was about timing.

Despite hearing stories that my viewers were sad because they felt abandoned and were causing trouble in other rooms, I chose not to go back to broadcasting.

After taking a break, I found myself wandering around here and there. I didn’t go abroad, only traveled domestically. I was still too scared to wander around alone overseas.

Wandering the nation like a nomad, whenever I met someone who recognized me, we’d take a picture or shake hands, and that was my recent life.

Clatter-!

Suddenly, my butt lifted about 1cm from the seat and then found its way back. Was it because the railroad was bad or simply because my body was too light?

I was currently on a train. Today’s destination was Busan. While traveling the country, I was on my way to see familiar faces.

Recently, Tex and Papi Joah, who had a baby, and the lady from Busan, Kim Ryuah.

The plan was to visit their newlywed home, meet their adorable baby, and also see Kim Ryuah.

“Was it a daughter…?”

Or was it a son? I clearly heard but didn’t remember, so I opened the messenger to check.

Kim Taek-soo had a daughter… a girl. They say first daughters resemble their dads, but imagining a girl resembling Tex, laughing like ‘wahahaha’ isn’t a pleasant thought.

What would be a good housewarming gift?

Something that isn’t too burdensome but is sensible and would remind them of me every time they use it would be nice.

I found it. That something.

“Toilet paper.”

The answer was toilet paper. Newlyweds would use a lot of it. Situations that require wiping off moisture occur frequently.

Moreover, since they just had a baby recently, the frequency of using toilet paper would have increased even more. There couldn’t be a more practical gift.

Having decided on the housewarming gift, I arrived in Busan.

But I was defeated by the heavy and cumbersome roll of toilet paper and chose a different gift.

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