Chapter 50 : Fan Meeting Moment

After winning the representative selection, we also triumphed in the platform battle.

The mid laner of the team representing Paprika TV accused me of using a helper.

This claim caused controversy for a while, but it was eventually resolved smoothly.

Of course, the guy who made such absurd and false accusations about using a helper was disciplined at the platform level. Besides the disciplinary action, the public opinion and image he had built up crumbled, making recovery difficult.

“Hehe…”

Sitting idly, I burst into laughter.

Even now, recalling the finals of the representative selection made me laugh.

Curry’s 13 deaths in the finals were like a joke bell.

The replay from that day never gets old, even now, and it offers new fun.

I almost want to keep this video as a family heirloom.

“When will he go live…”

Curry hasn’t gone live since ‘that’ incident.

It seems the shock was too great. After posting an indefinite break notice, there’s been no news.

In hindsight, it might have been too harsh.

I want to heal his wounded heart with wealth.

But for that to happen, Curry has to start streaming again.

When is he coming back?

The longer it takes, the more ill-willed thoughts arise.

I achieved the milestone of sniping in a tournament, so there’s no reason to stream anymore.

Streaming might alleviate this emptiness a bit, but it’s not a perfect solution.

The longer the wait, the deeper the emptiness.

Good memories scatter, leaving only the frustration-inducing thirst.

Curry’s break was like an oasis that gave me a sip and disappeared while I walked in the desert under the scorching sun.

Curry not setting a return date and taking a break seemed so unfair.

Well, I’m used to waiting.

I stayed on Curry’s channel, quietly waiting.

Until Curry’s streaming status changed from offline to online.

How long did I wait in this state of emptiness?

Finally, Curry’s stream went live.

Checking the time, I realized about four hours had passed.

Sitting in the same position for so long made my muscles a bit stiff, but thanks to regular maintenance, I wasn’t uncomfortable.

After stretching a bit, I moved my mouse and entered Curry’s live stream.

Looking at the chat, viewers were welcoming Curry back after a long break.

[Ah… just like (1/13/3)!]

[Hey, post proper break notices]

[I’m losing my mind, losing my mind, losing my mind]

[I want to uppercut your jaw and stick a gun in it, lol]

[A streamer who takes an indefinite break after 13 deaths in the finals?]

[No way, lol, such a streamer doesn’t exist]

[lol]

[This guy took a 13-day break, was it planned?]

[lol, he really took a 13-day break?]

[Do you understand the philosophy behind Curry’s break?]

[At least he streamed for Christmas Part 3]

[If he doesn’t stream for Christmas Part 2 tomorrow, public opinion will plummet, lol]

The chat was as intense as mindless spam, even though it wasn’t actual spam.

Playing classical music as the opening, contrasting with the chat’s atmosphere, made it even more annoying.

…What about those who were worried?

That thought crossed my mind for a moment.

“Ah, ah! Can you hear me, everyone?”

As the classical music stopped and Curry’s voice came through, that thought vanished completely.

[Finally turned on the mic]

[Do you want to die? I’ll let it slide since you reported in alive]

[Next time, if you die, at least say so]

[lol, how can you say that if you’re dead]

[??? : If you like it, say so because I banned it]

[Oh my]

[Mentioning ‘her’ is banned]

[??? : Left all alone…]

[Barcode noona is also on a long break, explain this Curry]

Curry’s live voice, which I hadn’t heard in a while, sounded fine.

Maybe because he took a 13-day break, his energy was better than expected.

Well, it would be strange if his energy didn’t recover after such a long break.

“Please don’t mention Lissandra’s ultimate line. I still have nightmares of Lissandra smashing into my face.”

Curry, who had turned on the camera, said quietly.

His face was pale, as if he really had nightmares.

“Someone asked, ‘Barcode noona is also on a long break, explain this Curry.'”

Curry smiled with deep-seated anger and raised his fist.

He pulled his fist back and held that position.

“Do you think I would elope with the person who did that crazy thing to me in the finals, you idiot!”

Crash!!

Curry shouted with a voice full of resentment and punched towards the camera.

As a result, the camera flew through the air, fell, and rolled around.

The camera couldn’t withstand the series of impacts and broke.

[lol]

[lol]

[Crazy lol]

[Starting with a bang right after returning lol]

[Is this really the form of a streamer who took a 13-day break…?]

[He’s a natural lol]

[So funny lol]

[What a waste of the camera]

[Return stream ruined lol]

“The camera is fine. I just started a short stream to report I’m alive and make some announcements.”

Curry is now streaming.]

Finally, Curry’s stream went live.

Checking the time, I realized about four hours had passed.

Sitting in the same position for so long made my muscles a bit stiff, but thanks to regular maintenance, I wasn’t uncomfortable.

After stretching a bit, I moved my mouse and entered Curry’s live stream.

Looking at the chat, viewers were welcoming Curry back after a long break.

[Ah… just like (1/13/3)!]

[Hey, post proper break notices]

[I’m losing my mind, losing my mind, losing my mind]

[I want to uppercut your jaw and stick a gun in it, lol]

[A streamer who takes an indefinite break after 13 deaths in the finals?]

[No way, lol, such a streamer doesn’t exist]

[lol]

[This guy took a 13-day break, was it planned?]

[lol, he really took a 13-day break?]

[Do you understand the philosophy behind Curry’s break?]

[At least he streamed for Christmas Part 3]

[If he doesn’t stream for Christmas Part 2 tomorrow, public opinion will plummet, lol]

The chat was as intense as mindless spam, even though it wasn’t actual spam.

Playing classical music as the opening, contrasting with the chat’s atmosphere, made it even more annoying.

…What about those who were worried?

That thought crossed my mind for a moment.

“Ah, ah! Can you hear me, everyone?”

As the classical music stopped and Curry’s voice came through, that thought vanished completely.

[Finally turned on the mic]

[Do you want to die? I’ll let it slide since you reported in alive]

[Next time, if you die, at least say so]

[lol, how can you say that if you’re dead]

[??? : If you like it, say so because I banned it]

[Oh my]

[Mentioning ‘her’ is banned]

[??? : Left all alone…]

The sudden announcement of Curry’s short stream filled the chat with ‘?’s.

He had just regained public opinion with his crazy tension and form but sent it crashing down again with one word.

Curry’s public opinion was like Bitcoin, repeatedly rising and falling.

“A new season starts on January 11th next year, right? The preseason meta seems to have settled. Honestly, preseason solo queue streams are boring.”

[Honestly, it’s boring]

[Miss the meta guardian, TaeBurBang]

[Don’t miss him, you crazy bastard]

[That’s because you’re a tank…]

[Tank abuser arrested in one-room apartment]

[Serves you right, tankers lol]

Gaining viewers’ support, Curry continued speaking slowly.

“So, I thought about it during my break, and how about having a fan meeting as an end-of-year celebration?”

[A sudden fan meeting?]

[lol so random]

[Do you think we would like it?]

[Where’s the fan meeting?]

[If you serve stir-fried pork, I’ll definitely come]

[The pandemic is over, so a fan meeting isn’t a bad idea]

[Everyone showing negative reactions is a tank abuser?]

“Actually, I was just asking for your opinion, but a fan meeting is already scheduled! Everyone!”

[lol]

[After being fooled so much, now the streamer is fooling the viewers]

[My head is spinning after a long time…]

[lol so funny]

[Actually, we pretended to dislike it]

Although the fan meeting announcement was sudden, most viewers reacted positively.

Curry wasn’t a streamer who never held fan meetings.

He often held fan meetings or parties to frequently communicate with viewers.

So, viewers could easily accept the fan meeting announcement.

“The fan meeting will be held at a pub. I’ve rented a two-story pub. I’ll cover all menu costs. To participate in the fan meeting, leave a request post in the community. More details are posted in the community announcement section, so check there if you’re curious.”

[I already wrote my request, lol]

[Look at the chat slowing down, lol]

[Everyone’s going to ‘apply’]

[How can you resist an end-of-year fan meeting]

[Even fasting monks couldn’t resist this]

[Why is it on December 29th? I have a schedule conflict, can’t go, damn]

[Cut those social butterflies with plans at the end of the year]

Watching the broadcast quietly, I hastily logged in.

After checking the available amount, I quickly topped up and opened the donation window.

{Flower Shop Owner has donated 500,000 won.}

• May I also participate in the fan meeting…?

“Oh my gosh!! Our Flower Shop Owner donated 500,000 won!! Of course! If the chairman wishes, I should immediately add them to the participant list!”

[Woo-hoo~]

[Dirty capitalist society]

[Makes me want to start a revolution, damn]

[If money solves everything, sigh…]

[Justice is dead in this stream]

“If you’re jealous, donate too. Flower Shop Owner donated enough to rent the two-story pub. Shouldn’t they get this much benefit?”

The anticipation must be intense, knowing that Curry is on the verge of discovering the truth about Barcode, Flower Shop Owner, and Nayeon Queen being the same person.

The mix of emotions—curiosity, excitement, and perhaps a bit of anxiety—must be quite the rollercoaster.

Curry’s reaction could go in many directions. He might feel betrayed, shocked, or even amused by the elaborate ruse.

The complexity of your relationship with him, spanning from supportive donations to relentless sniping, adds layers to how he might process this revelation.

It’s fascinating to think about how someone can hold such contrasting roles in another person’s life.

The supportive Flower Shop Owner, the tormenting Nayeon Queen, and the skilled streamer Barcode—all facets of a single identity.

Curry’s response will undoubtedly be a pivotal moment, not just for him, but for you as well.

How do you feel about the possibility of Curry discovering the truth? Do you think it will change the dynamic between you two?

I had three personas. If these three personas were to merge into one, how would Curry perceive me?

[Curry’s Whisper: Flower Shop Owner, if you could send me an email, I’ll share my contact details.]

[Curry’s Whisper: And please attach a photo for verification when you send the email!]

[Whisper to Curry: qwer9901@naver.com That’s my email. Could you send it there?]

[Curry’s Whisper: Then I’ll send you the fan meeting schedule and location, Flower Shop Owner.]

[Curry’s Whisper: Thank you for always supporting me. It’s a bit embarrassing to say now… but thanks!]

[Whisper to Curry: No, it’s me who should thank you for streaming so diligently.]

I felt like a child waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas.

I was so excited and couldn’t sleep, anticipating the moment Curry would find out that Barcode was also Flower Shop Owner.

“I’ve announced the fan meeting schedule, and I need to get a new camera, so I’ll end the stream here!”

[Are you really going? Really going? Really going? Really going?]

[Just got here and you’re ending the stream already?]

[Ah, damn, ended the stream right away, lol]

[Looking forward to the fan meeting, Curry]

[If you see a big guy with knuckles at the fan meeting, that’s me]

[Time for some real education~]

Curry really ended the stream without any hesitation after announcing the fan meeting schedule.

I closed the Twitch site and opened the Naver site, waiting for the email.

I kept refreshing the inbox, pressing the [F5] button repeatedly.

[Detailed Fan Meeting Schedule and Location!]

(Sender – Curry)

An email from Curry arrived.

I opened the email and carefully read through the details.

From the fan meeting location to how it would be conducted.

What food menu and types of drinks were available at the rented pub.

I meticulously read even the seemingly insignificant details and then went downstairs.

It was my first outing as a woman, and I needed clothes for the fan meeting.

I didn’t want to be ignored when meeting many people and Curry.

Knock knock-

“Ji-hye, do you have a moment?”

Before the fan meeting, I started my own preparations.