Chapter 24: Moving

‘Cosmo has started the broadcast.**

‘Just returned from a cheese meeting + YouTube channel launch’

As always, I started the broadcast with today’s Just Chatting topic in the title. Before long, familiar viewers began to

flood in one by one.

【코스모절대지켜】 – Koha!

【코끼얏호우】 – Koha

[백화요란] – Oh, what’s this? You’ve started a YouTube channel?

[tws2425] – How was the meeting?

Due to the title, an endless stream of questions followed. However, it was an unspoken rule that such

announcements would wait until a certain number of viewers had joined, so I decided to kill time with some small talk.

“Did everyone have a good day? I was busy with the meeting today, so I’ve been a bit scattered.”

【크로마뇽인】 – Didn’t the meeting end pretty quickly?

【집나간개구리】 – I heard it didn’t even last an hour in other broadcasts; was it different here?

[분홍토끼] – Share the recap!

“Hey, calm down a bit. I can’t share anything until more people come in.”

As usual, I opened a notepad beside me and displayed the fan art I had received as the background, chiding the viewers.

These people have no patience at all.

“Well, the meeting did end earlier than expected. After that, I went out for a quick meal, hit a café, and wandered around, so that’s why I’m late.”

【국힙원탑코스모】 – So, did you eat alone like a loser again?

【지나가던앱등이】 – What’s wrong with eating alone?

【메기염소개구리】 – I can totally picture it; how sad…

Anyway, these guys are always looking for a chance to poke fun.

Of course, on a normal day, that would be a valid point, and it would sting. But today was a bit different. I had just

enjoyed a cozy meal with a beautiful woman, after all.

“Do you think I eat alone every day? I have at least someone to eat with.”

Having gone through a streak of loneliness in my 21 years, I found myself responding a bit arrogantly, clicking my

tongue, which elicited a flurry of hooks in response.

【크로마뇽인】 – ?

【알파카사냥꾼】 – Yes~

【선생님께다이른다】 – Did you eat it with milk?

【옆집사는하니】 – The host seems to be telling more lies these days.

In other broadcasts, when a response like this came up, the chat would explode with comments like ‘ᄆᄋᄆᄋ’ and

questions like ‘Did you eat with a girl?’ or ‘Who was it?’ But in my broadcast, none of that was happening. Not a

single person believed me.

【코스모절대지켜】 – Who did you eat with?

Feeling like a shepherd boy in a moment of despair, I brightened at the sight of one noticeable chat message.

There really was someone who believed me. Maybe I haven’t completely wasted my life after all.

“Well, I had a meal with a beautiful lady. We even had coffee together.”

【소주맛핸드크림】 – Oh, so that’s the concept, huh?

[Bera666] – Why is he acting so extra today?

[아디오스다오] – Driven mad by a long life of solitude…

Honestly, I feel like temporarily banning someone. Today, the viewers’ teasing levels are off the charts.

These guys are only active when they want to mess with me.

【’경화수월’ has donated 1,000 won.】

• Guys, maybe he ate with his mom.

【하얼빈즈】 – Oh my!

[우백림] – Oh my!

【모스코스】 – Talula ᄃᄃ

“No, guys! That’s not true!”

Now it seems like some viewers think I’m trying to pass off my meal with a beautiful woman as if she were my mom.

Have I really become someone so untrustworthy?

After holding back for a moment, I yelled, and the chat was flooded with ‘ᄏᄏᄏᄏ’, showing that the viewers were

enjoying the moment.

Well, by now, most of the viewers must have come in, so I guess I can start addressing the announcements.

“Ahem, anyway, I have a quick announcement to make before we start the content. You all can see what I’ve written in the notepad, right?”

【코끼얏호우】 – ᅦ

【츄우츄우】 – ᅦ

[올프리드] – Finally moving!

The viewers who read the simple notes I had written regarding the meeting and the YouTube channel launch were

mostly in a celebratory mood.

The announcement of moving to a new platform was certainly welcomed. It might feel a bit strange to have a new

home, but it’s undoubtedly good news.

Plus, I expected that the viewers would be excited about the YouTube channel launch, as many of them had been

nagging me to create one for a while.

With the Twip service discontinuing the replay system, it had become challenging for viewers to revisit funny

moments or previous live broadcasts, which left many expressing their disappointment.

Honestly, I had been considering starting a YouTube channel to upload the replay content without editing, but I kept

procrastinating until now.

Thanks to that, the majority of the viewers were in a festive mood.

“First off, I can’t share all the details about the cheese meeting, but to sum it up, it went well. I’m planning to move there, and I’ll launch the YouTube channel as soon as the move is complete.”

[백화요란] – Have you found an editor?

[몽구삼] – The editor is my biggest concern.

[하우냥이] – These days, in other broadcasts, editors are really standing out and making a fuss, huh? ᄏᄏᄏ

An editor is indeed important. Honestly, that’s the part I’m most worried about.

I’ll have to talk to them soon to discuss the details, but for now, I’d like to assure everyone that there’s not much to worry about.

“I haven’t found an editor yet, but I plan to meet someone soon to discuss it. I happened to know someone nearby.”

[tws2425] – Wow, you’re quick with your tasks.

【알파카사냥꾼】 – Knowing someone could be good. ᄅᄋ

【메기염소개구리】 – At least you won’t have to worry about them being too flashy. ᄏᄏᄏᄏ

Seeing the viewers pleased with my words, it seemed they thought the YouTube channel launch was seriously

progressing. They all chimed in, eager to move forward as quickly as possible.

I appreciate your interest, but on the other hand, it’s a bit burdensome. I’m worried that my broadcast isn’t that

entertaining and that there won’t be any memorable moments to edit.

“Anyway, to summarize, everything you’re worried about is going well, so don’t stress too much. Once the cheese launches, I’ll move right away, and I’ll try to make the broadcasts more enjoyable when I start on YouTube.”

Though it sounded like I was talking to the viewers, it was also a message for myself. Since I’m going to a new

platform, and because they have high hopes for me, I need to work harder and produce quality broadcasts to give back.

In a way, if I’ve been broadcasting casually until now, it’s time to step up with more responsibility and seriousness.

Perhaps that’s why I felt a little heavier on my shoulders.

【‘CosmoAbsoluteProtect’ donated 100,000 won.】

You’ll do well anywhere! Cosmo, don’t worry too much and fighting!

“Wow, thank you so much for your generous support…! I’m thinking of making it all work out, so that helps.”

As if he noticed my thoughts, the chairman showered me with kind words along with the donation, encouraging me.

That meant more to me than the visible amount of 100,000 won.

[Kokkiyaho] – We can’t be anything but the main chat now, hee hee…

【JustAteAndWokeUp】 – I’ll follow you anywhere.

【HitOnceAndHitBack】 – Is moving such a big deal? Just keep doing what you’ve been doing, and it’ll work out, haha.

Following that, I felt a bit emotional from our viewers’ surprisingly heartfelt comments, which weren’t typical of them.

Oh dear, what am I doing? I’m not going through a midlife crisis or anything, so why am I getting teary-eyed over

this? Pull yourself together, Kang Woo-joo.

“Uh, thank you all for the kind words. I may not be anything special, but I’m really grateful for you all coming to my stream every day. I hope to continue doing well in the future.”

As memories from the past year on the platform came rushing back, and with a sense of growth that felt both slow

and significant, I spoke, feeling a slight moisture in my eyes.

Of course, the malicious viewers weren’t about to let that moment slip by unnoticed.

[Kokkiyaho] Are you crying? ᄏᄏᄏᄏᄏ

【PassingAppDungi】 – Look, he’s getting teary-eyed. ᄏᄏᄏᄏ

【Cro-Magnon】 – Cosmo-chan, don’t cry…

【‘BaekhwaYoran’ donated 5,000 won.】

• [Voice recording]: Hey~ This streamer is crying~

Seriously, they really have no sense of the mood.

But on the other hand, I’m grateful for it. If the viewers had started sending crying emojis and turned the

atmosphere gloomy, that would’ve been even more awkward.

Thanks to that, I was able to quickly gather my emotions, put on a forced smile, and compose myself.

I’m not sure if this is what they intended, but it helped.

“So, speaking of which, does anyone know a good beef restaurant near Hanseong-gu? I’m okay if it’s a bit farther.”

【Moscow】 – Beef?

[Bera666] – Are you planning to treat the editor to beef?

[AdiosDao] – Me, me! I’ll be the editor! Please treat me!

Do they think I’m going to treat them? I’m the one getting ripped off here!

Not knowing the situation, the viewers were reaching out like hyenas at just the mention of buying beef, and I felt a headache coming on.

They probably don’t realize that I’ll be the one getting the short end of the stick while being the water boy in front of them.

Sigh, you guys shouldn’t be doing this.

【Cro-Magnon】 – If it’s near Hanseong-gu, Daon is really delicious.

While pretending to smoke a cigarette and shooting a solo skit without turning on the camera, I caught a chat that

caught my attention, sharing the name of a restaurant.

I tilted my head at the familiar name, and immediately searched it on a portal site before speaking up.

“Daon? Oh, I think I’ve seen that place. Is it good?”

【Hounyangie】 – ᄋᄋ That place is delicious! I’ve been there a few times with my parents.

“Oh…?

It definitely looks clean, and the reviews seem good. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but if I’m going to choose

beef, it’s expected that my wallet will take a hit.

If I’m going to eat, it’s better to spend a bit more for something good.

“Okay, then we’ll eat there. If I treat you to something good, you’ll work hard, right?”

They had already agreed, so I just needed to set a date and time and make a reservation. Now, I only needed to inform them.

[Kokkiyaho] – ᄏᄏᄏᄏᄏ Now, the two men will work up a sweat.

I nodded in satisfaction when one noticeable chat caught my eye.

Wait, did I ever mention that I’m a guy? It seems there’s a big misunderstanding going on.

“What do you mean? The editor is a woman!”

【AlpacaHunter】 – ?

【SojuFlavorHandCream】 – ?

【CosmoAbsoluteProtect】 – ?

When I corrected the mistaken information, a flood of confused comments made me tilt my head as well.

What went wrong?