I Became a Malicious Streamer

A woman hurrying as if she has an appointment.

“Well, I’m not late yet…”

The woman, peering at her watch, suddenly stopped walking.

In front of a cafe, she stood still, staring at the glass window of the cafe.

Her reflection, hastily dressed, stared back at her.

“Am I okay?”

Streamer Rita, Kim Rahee, adjusted her outfit while gazing at the cafe’s glass window.

It was an important occasion, and today she wasn’t satisfied with her appearance.

She had been worried about her outfit right until the moment she stepped outside.

Should she have worn something else?

“Ah, ah. I’m Streamer Rita. Nice to meet you. It’s an honor.”

Honor? Isn’t that a bit too much?

She might feel pressured by such flattery.

It seems she needs to rephrase her lines a bit.

“Whew…”

But she couldn’t help the jitters.

The person Rita was about to meet was someone who had made a significant mark in the world of internet broadcasting.

Out of nowhere, she had risen to prominence, securing a position as a colossal presence on Switch.

From streamers who attended the Switch party, she heard that the beauty of this person was also quite remarkable.

People say she looks like a rich girl.

Rita had come out to market herself to draw such a person closer.

It was a situation where she couldn’t possibly avoid getting nervous.

Perhaps because of that, she made a mistake she wouldn’t normally make.

“Ah, ah.”

Inside the cafe, she spotted a person sitting in front of the glass after double-checking her outfit.

She hadn’t noticed from outside at all.

Her face flushed with embarrassment.

The beautiful woman sitting there turned her gaze toward Rita.

Rita was scrutinized by the contrast of her white skin and black irises.

As if confirming that the person who was just adjusting her outfit was indeed her.

“Ugh… so embarrassing.”

Rita turned her gaze away from the earlier woman and took out her phone.

The meeting place was this cafe. She was supposed to meet streamer Mollru here.

– I’ve arrived, where are you?

Since the location was closer for Mollru, she had said she would wait for her to arrive first.

That was why Rita had come early, wanting to minimize the time Mollru might have to wait.

– I’m sitting by the window… are you the person who just came in wearing a rider jacket and jeans?

– Yes, that’s me.

After replying, Rita turned around nervously.

Mollru was inside.

The person who might greatly influence her broadcast was right here.

However, even after searching with her eyes wide open, she couldn’t see anyone who looked like Mollru.

She had said she was sitting by the window.

“…Where is she?”

According to the text, that person had seen her, so wouldn’t they give some kind of signal?

Like that beautiful woman who was waving at her.

“Huh?”

It was the same beautiful woman who had witnessed Rita’s earlier blunder.

She was the prettiest among the women Rita had seen in recent days.

Dressed in a black coat and black jeans, perhaps she was prone to cold, as she still wore a scarf indoors.

Next to the woman sending signals was a tall person who appeared to be her companion, sipping on tea.

It felt like some rich girl and her maid… or something.

No, more importantly, why is she waving at me?

Rita approached her, half in disbelief.

“Hello, Rita.”

“Wait, seriously…?”

The woman calling herself Rita was none other than streamer Mollru.

*

“Um, Mollru? If it’s not too much trouble, can I ask you a question?”

“Yes.”

“Is there a specific reason why you want to be a Virtual YouTuber?”

Having more or less completed the business conversation, Rita asked.

In fact, it was a question she didn’t need to ask as someone there for business.

It was a meaningless question, but she couldn’t hold back her curiosity.

I mean, isn’t it strange?

Why would such a breathtaking beauty broadcast using an avatar?

She could easily reveal her face and have tons of people swooning over her.

Mollru, perhaps sensing the meaning behind Rita’s question, chuckled lightly and replied.

“Hmm, just… because I want to.”

Her once-cold expression softened with a gentle smile, blooming like spring.

She looked like a painting.

Seeing that expression and answer, Rita felt there was more to the story, so she didn’t press further.

Rather, she felt a strange charm that made her want to support Mollru’s answer.

“If you want to do it, you absolutely should! Flare welcomes you, Mollru!”

“Um, your voice is a bit loud… Rita…”

“Ah!”

After suddenly accelerating, Rita often experienced reality checks.

Seeing Mollru’s somewhat forlorn look, she became excited without even realizing it.

In her embarrassment, she slowly sipped the green tea in front of her.

“I appreciate the warm welcome, but I don’t think I can be active regularly. I have my usual broadcasts to attend to—”

“Just showing up occasionally is enough.”

Rita nodded as if she understood.

It was already a blessing if she could keep Mollru from stealing too many of her viewer shares.

The idea that several joint broadcasts could bring incoming traffic from her side was encouraging news.

“My viewers can be a bit mischievous…”

“That’s okay. I’ve dealt with all kinds of people while streaming.”

“That’s a relief. I was a bit worried.”

How troublesome could a rowdy audience truly be?

Rita, having met various viewers, didn’t feel any concern about it.

In fact, she began to feel uneasy about Mollru’s overly kind nature.

With such a kind heart, she would surely face difficulties in the chaotic broadcasting world.

“Initially, I’m part of the crew, but I’ll appear like a guest occasionally, understood?”

“Yes, I’ll do that.”

Rita had successfully recruited Mollru.

So, what was the first thing to do?

First, she should let everyone know that Mollru had joined their crew.

As Rita organized her thoughts, she spoke up.

“Would you like to see the joint broadcast I’ve been planning?”

Let’s take it slow and steady, one step at a time.

*

[What’s this? The Bangjang crew joins?]

– A new family has arrived at Flare!!!

(Mollru’s avatar beaming in a GIF)

– Flare is now working together with Mollru, so please look forward to it!

Is this some kind of odd level-up?

ㅇㅇ: So it seems like you’re really going to do Virtual YouTube now, even after rejecting the crew so many times?

ㅇㅇ: Wasn’t the Bangjang averse to being part of any group?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Seems like their personality has changed a bit these days.

ㅇㅇ: But why Flare of all places? Isn’t this a mid-sized group?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: If Mollru joins, it’s a large company, lol.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: For real, the benefits from Mollru’s popularity will be immense.

[Mollru keeps stepping into weird territories]

Why not just be an EOW instead of a Virtual YouTuber, it’s ridiculous bringing all that weeb stuff and angering everyone.

ㅇㅇ: EOW is the foundation, after all.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: There are too many who don’t even know what the basics are anymore.

[To think I never would’ve expected you to continue with this Virtual YouTube]

You just brought it in as a disposable shield to hide your face, didn’t you? Why are you still going?

ㅇㅇ: You should’ve sensed it the moment she kept holding up her avatar.

ㅇㅇ: She’s even someone who gets cold noodles advertisements during winter, do you think she’s unworthy of assessment?

ㅇㅇ: Frankly, there’s nothing fixed to continue; she seems to do whatever she feels like at the time.

Of late, the streamer Mollru has been receiving praise for being more diligent.

When asked if it was true she had joined the Virtual YouTuber crew, she spoke up.

“Yes, well… it happened that way.”

With wide, sparkling eyes, her avatar waved energetically, while her tone remained flat as if nothing had transpired.

It was a statement made as casually as sharing, ‘I had kimchi fried rice for lunch today.’

The viewers seemed accustomed to her reaction by now, as no one made a substantial remark.

[Chongkrite donated 10,000 won!]

– Mollru, it’s not time for you to do Virtual YouTuber stuff. It’s time for you to play comprehensive games and build your own concrete. I know you might not want to hear this, but this is for your own good, so don’t filter it out.

[Ah, yes, lol]
[Just go in, old man]
[What a backseat driver]

Mollru ignored the lengthy donation, which viewers thought was a deliberate choice.

Yet they soon realized that her avatar had started moving again, signifying that she had just stepped away.

“Oh, I was making coffee. I received it as a gift; it smells nice.”

Then she nonchalantly slurped her coffee.

[No-thing]
[Just dodge it]
[I wasted 10,000 won, lol]

“Was there something going on? Nothing at all. Oh, a donation came in. Yes, thanks for the 10,000 won!”

[Virtual YouTuber veteran donated 10,000 won!]

– Doesn’t Mollru need a theme if she’s going to be doing Virtual YouTube?

[Do people have those?]
[Yeah, everyone has their own themes.]
[The Bangjang’s theme is ‘crazy lady.’]
[That’s not a theme, it’s just her ego, right?]
[Why do you need a theme, lol? The Bangjang itself eats all the themes alive.]

“A theme? Hmm… maybe I should get one.”

[The Flare crew is all older than the Bangjang; let’s just go with ‘subordinate rebellion’ as soon as we join.]
[The oldest member is probably thirty, right?]
[Ah!]
[What about a lying syndrome theme?]
[How about a foreigner theme?]
[I’m worried; every time the Bangjang shows such reactions, something strange comes up.]
[For real, lol]

As she watched viewers toss around various ideas, Mollru began to ponder her theme.

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