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I pushed away the drunken classmates who insisted on going to a second round and headed back to my neighborhood.

I stopped by a nearby convenience store to grab a few cans of beer and some light side dishes before heading straight to Maho’s House.

It’s nice that it’s easy to get there since her house is close by.

“Su-hyun, you’re here…”

Since I had contacted her in advance, Maho greeted me warmly, but upon seeing my flushed face, she seemed at a loss for words.

“Uh… how much did you drink?”

“Hahaha, I’m coming in now.”

“Wait a minute!”

“No way—can’t stop me.”

She looked quite worried about me being drunk, but it was already too late.

Well, am I really going to cause any trouble?

My face may be red, but I’m not at the point where I can’t think straight.

Entering Maho’s House after a long time, it looked a bit different from the last time I was here.

It seemed she had prepared for winter, as the blankets were much thicker, and there was even a small Christmas tree in one corner celebrating the season.

“Wow…”

…She really did a great job decorating all by herself?

“What’s in your hand? What did you buy?”

Maho, who had rushed in ahead of me, looked at the bag in my hand with a puzzled expression.

Oh right, I should probably open it since I brought it.

“I bought some stuff to share.”

“Oh… what is it?”

“Well, nothing special. Just beer and some snacks.”

As I revealed the contents, Maho made a rather ambiguous expression, unsure if it was a good or bad thing.

“Why? Is the beer not good?”

“No, it’s fine. Um… can I drink more?”

“Hahaha, I won’t get any more drunk from beer.”

Isn’t beer alcohol?

I mean, it’s basically just a beverage.

Sure, since I haven’t had any in a while, my body might not be used to it yet, but my mind is as clear as ever.

“Alright then, let’s continue with the broadcast. Let’s drink while we do it.”

“Oh boy… I hope nothing crazy happens today.”

“Hahaha, don’t worry.”

I’m somewhat of a pro at this. The time for me to cause a riot during a broadcast has long passed.

With that, Maho returned to her desk and picked up the broadcast where she had paused to welcome me.

“Ah, it’s been a while, huh? I’m Miro.”

“Hahaha, hello.”

-Oh

-Welcome

-???

-Kya, I was waiting for you

-Da Miro

It seemed Maho had informed the viewers that I’d be coming, as they welcomed me quite warmly.

“I’m glad to see you all. Did everyone have a good Christmas Eve?”

-Feeling great right now

-What? Miro’s here?

-You seem really energetic today

“Energetic? Ah~ I might be a bit drunk.”

“Your face is completely red right now, Miro.”

“Eh, why would you say that? I had a few drinks outside.”

-ㄷㄷㄷ

-Total social butterfly, ugh

-Don’t die from being a social butterfly

-We’re just here watching

Stuck at home, are we? When the scenery outside is so beautiful right now.

“Hey, it’s snowing outside right now, everyone take a peek out the window.”

-Already saw it

-We finished that conversation earlier

-It was pretty

“What? You saw it earlier?”

“Yeah, it started snowing a while ago, right?”

“Oh dear, to think you’re still at home while this beautiful scenery is out there….”

-???

-Do you really want to die?

-A bold statement there

“Whoa, the chat just got wild. Looks like my room’s viewers have arrived.”

“That’s probably because… no wait, yeah, it must be Miro’s room’s viewers.”

-LOL

-Gave up, huh?

-Mister Call ㄷㄷ

It wasn’t just talk—familiar nicknames started appearing one by one in the chat. Did I let the cat out of the bag?

“Remember everyone, when in Rome, follow Roman laws, okay? Please abide by Maho’s room’s rules.”

-Then you should turn on your broadcast

-Why are you here??

-Oh, I switched to Maho’s stream today~

“Why am I here, you ask? I came to show my face on Christmas Eve.”

-Then just turn on the broadcast

-Turn it on

-Get home and start your broadcast

“Huh? You want me to turn it on? I can’t do that right now, I’m too drunk.”

Well, honestly, I came to Maho’s house to just chill.

Isn’t it more comfortable for us to do a broadcast together like this?

Look, while I’m here chatting with the viewers, Maho’s quietly moving back a bit to open up the beer cans I brought and is drinking.

“Hey, are you going to drink alone like that?”

“Uh, uh? I mean, I got it for you to drink too, right?”

“Wah, does it taste good since I left the broadcast to drink the beer I brought?”

-ㄷㄷ

-Controversial

-Miro looks cute today;

-Was Maho always like this?? (Don’t really know)

“Ah, no, you’re doing great with the broadcast, but more importantly, this tastes great.”

“See? It’s the one everyone’s been advertising.”

I only bought it since I saw celebrities promoting it, and it must suit my taste well.

“By the way, what were you doing today? You usually don’t drink much.”

“Oh, me? I met up with some old classmates.”

-???

-You were a social butterfly after all;;

-Just die already

-Crunch (sound of breaking horn)

“Hahaha, don’t worry. It was just some girls hanging out drinking together.”

-Hmm…

-I can’t believe that

-Without proof, what do we have?

“Proof? Come on… I’ve done this broadcast for months, yet you expect my credibility to only be that low?”

-Yeah;;

-You really are a credit risk, dear customer

-What? Miro really came?

-Why is Miro broadcasting here??

I don’t have any credibility… Did I go and waste my broadcast time?

What’s more, I can start to see my viewers flooding in properly now.

I guess they might have spread the news in the café or community that I’m with Maho on a broadcast…

Hmm, but is this really a nuisance? Thinking about it, it does feel a bit wrong to crash someone else’s broadcast on Christmas Eve…

I subtly turned my head to look at Maho. If she seemed even a little uncomfortable, I’d apologize and head back…

“Hmm, this is tasty. Miro, you should try some.”

…Guess I don’t have to worry.

Seeing her munching on the snacks happily, it feels rather like I just wound up an automatic trap.

Yeah, Maho wouldn’t have started a broadcast intending to do something special on Christmas Eve, right?

This broadcast is just like her sign of survival.

Other members might be doing the same with that mindset too.

With that thought settling in, I accepted the snacks Maho offered.

“Yum, this is good.”

“Right? You should try the beer too.”

“Sure.”

-What are you drinking?

-Join us for a drink

-Why is this girl here??

“Let’s drink some beer. By the way, it looks like everyone has been waiting? Did the rumor spread that I’m here? My viewers are flocking in.”

-Was really waiting for this

-Thought you wouldn’t come…

Oh dear… If I’d known they were waiting this much, I should have just turned on the broadcast at home, huh?

Hmm… No, I’ve already drunk, and I wouldn’t have lasted long anyway.

[Thank you, Master Miro, for the 10,000 won donation!]

Been waiting, you jerk…

“Hey, you can’t use those words here. I might have to temporarily block you.”

“Huh? Aren’t you a viewer?”

“Hahaha, right.”

Of course, she would be the unofficial leader of my room.

Since Maho sometimes watches my broadcasts, she probably knows the nicknames, but it seems like she’s hesitating to say something.

If she’s unsure, I’ll just take charge myself.

I grabbed the mouse and temporarily blocked them for 5 minutes.

“Oops.”

Maho looked taken aback as I executed the temporary block so swiftly, but honestly, that person has already exceeded the number of temporary blocks they could have.

Now, even if they keep getting blocked, it wouldn’t matter much, so considering it a unique kindness offered in Maho’s room.

“Thank you for the ten thousand won! See you in 5 minutes!”

-LOL

-What a crazy girl;

-You’re really going to block me??

-Now that’s what a broadcaster is ㅇㅇ

“Crazy girl?? Looks like that person should leave now.”

-Stop it

-Quiet down!

-The rules here are pretty strict…

“Hey, my room is just more relaxed.”

If Maho’s room is considered strict, then what about mine?

Honestly, it feels like my room is way too relaxed.

Should I start tightening the rules a bit? Hmm… Nah.

It’s already been too long without any regulation, and I doubt they’d adjust just because I suddenly impose rules, plus it would feel awkward for me.

“What are you thinking so hard about? Should we clink glasses?”

“Sure.”

Well, I’ll think about it later, for now, I should enjoy the beer with Maho.

As we casually chatted with the viewers, we emptied the beers.

As we clinked cans together while watching the snow fall outside the window, I felt a sense of peace filling my heart.

Speaking of which, I thought I wouldn’t get drunk from beer, but since I had a little too much earlier, now it’s really becoming a blur.

Since I might end up acting foolishly on the broadcast, I should stop here.

“Ugh, I’m feeling it. I’ll stop drinking and head home now.”

“Are you leaving now?”

“Yes, I need to go.”

-ㅠㅠㅠ

-Don’t go!

-Stay a little longer…

-You weren’t just planning to stay up all night, were you??

“Oh, I’m feeling sleepy. I’m heading home to go to sleep now.”

Stay up all night? No way, I’m heading home to wash my feet and sleep soundly. The thought of what hangover awaits in the morning is already stressing me out.

[Thank you, ㅇㅇ, for the 1,000 won donation!]

Miro, will you stream tomorrow???

-Please!

-Turn it on!

-Come on, do it for me!

-I’m begging you…

Tomorrow’s broadcast?

Christmas broadcast so…

I do actually have plans for tomorrow.

It’s not like the dinner plans I had today but rather around lunchtime…

“Okay, I’ll do it.”

I think I might have enough time to stream tomorrow.

In fact, I might even be able to do it leisurely.

-???

-Real?

-Da Hwang Ro

-I was counting on you, dammit..

-Will we collab again tomorrow?

-Miro, are you Santa?

“See you tomorrow!”

-ㅇㅋㅇㅋ

-I’ll be waiting

-You really have to turn it on?

“Hahaha, don’t worry. Everyone, grab some chicken and beer and wait for Miro’s broadcast.”

-Cool!

-Da Miro

-You absolutely must come…

-Just a goat

But is turning on the broadcast really that good?

Seeing the waves of emotion washing through the chat almost makes me chuckle.

“Then, I’ll take my leave. Let’s hang out with Maho now.”

“Ugh… I really can’t handle your viewers.”

As I stood up, Maho seemed a bit disappointed and said that.

“Hahaha, they’re all nice people.”

“You could just stay over…”

Hmm, I thought she could handle it, but maybe she feels a bit lonely now that I’m leaving?

I’d love to just stay over, but considering I have plans tomorrow and the thought of a hangover makes it better to just sleep at home.

Still, I should make sure she’s not bored after I leave.

“Hahaha, no. I have plans tomorrow, so I really have to go.”

“Huh?”

-??

-You have… plans?

-Can you tell us more?

-What the heck

My subtle hint about having plans for tomorrow started to shake the previously warm chat room.

So you guys better treat Maho well, got it?

“Well, goodbye.”

“Hey! You can’t just say that and leave…!”

With a flabbergasted expression, Maho called out to me, but I swiftly stood up and dashed to the front door.

Ah, maybe that was a bit too cheeky?

But then again, how come?

I’m supposed to be drunk and will remember nothing by tomorrow morning anyway.

 

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