[Miro, how many days are you going to be on break?]

I know you’re sick, but I hope you’ll be back soon.

– Miro is sick??

Yeah, they said it’s a cold.

– Really? When will they come back?

I think they’re really sick.

– Is it really sickness?? Not just faking it?

If it’s Miro, they’re genuinely sick.

– Yeah, if Miro’s taking a break, it must be serious.

[Miro, but if it’s just a cold, shouldn’t it be time to come back?]

I should be watching the broadcast around dinner time, but there’s nothing to watch lately.

– For real…

– I bet they’ll come back either today or tomorrow.

– You might as well watch the third generation’s broadcast.

Do you really watch that stuff? Haha, are you a WataKu?

– I mean, it does seem pretty nerdy.

– What’s up with these guys?? Miro is also a VTuber, you idiots, haha.

– Miro is a bit different though.

[Honestly, isn’t the third generation a bit too quirky? Haha]

The first and second generations looked more like normal streamers, but the third generation just looks like a Japanese VTuber, haha.

– Honestly, they all seem quirky, but they’re dividing the fandom, haha.

– For real, haha. What’s with the rivalry among WataKu?

– The third generation seems popular in their fan cafe, but here they’re getting roasted, haha.

– That’s because aside from the Celestial Realm, only Miro fans are here.

[Why are you all trash-talking? Haha]

(Counting viewers for the third generation’s broadcast)

(Counting viewers for the second generation’s broadcast)

The second generation has already been ^dismissed^, haha, you fools.

– Really?? The third generation is strong.

– Isn’t it because the second generation isn’t streaming?

– The second generation isn’t streaming? Haha, I bet it’s the first generation that stopped.

– The second generation <— if they’re the hottest topic, that’s a joke, haha.

- The third generation just debuted, so they must be getting all the viewers now.

- Fact: the second generation couldn't beat the first generation's viewers at debut.

- The first generation? Damn, haha. Aren't Miro, Anna, and Loa way ahead of the second generation?

- Take them out, and who’s left in the first generation? Haha, they lose all limbs.

- Since Miro is out too, it’s a slaughter, haha.

[These guys are just watching the second and third generation compete because Miro is on break, haha]

You can tell the level of the chat, haha.

- Seriously, isn’t it Miro’s fault for being on break for days? Haha.

- For real…

- They’re pooping in the chat because their master isn't around.

- Even if Miro streams, these idiots will still complain, what’s up with that? Haha.

[But in the meantime, what's this? Haha]

(Capture of Miro's Instagram account)

Looking through Slim Gold's follow list, isn't that Miro? Haha.

- ?? Really?

- Yeah, seeing as it's Soo-hyun, it must be right, haha.

- Damn, haha.

- That photo is insane in the meantime.

- Don't they have many followers?

- Seems like it was made recently.

[You said you were sick, you liar.]

You made an Instagram account and started following people, I can’t believe it.

- They could've made it, haha.

- Damn it...

- Looks like they're heading into the spotlight, haha.

[Miro has DMs off;]

I wanted to send a message saying I’m a fan.

- Do you think Miro would have it on?

- They probably only accept friends, yeah.

[But that photo is genuinely crazy, though;;]

(Miro’s Instagram photo)

Is that the same girl who was playing Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

- For real, haha.

- It’s unbelievable, haha.

- It doesn’t even seem like there’s any editing.

- It really is crazy, haha.

[Miro being on Instagram makes me uneasy, haha.]

For real, are they going to get a celebrity boyfriend or something?

- If it’s Miro, it wouldn’t be weird if they did, right?

- For real…

- Why do you care if Miro dates or not? You guys are overreacting, haha.

- Shut up.

- Miro shouldn't date, haha.

[Is this some sort of buildup for public broadcasting???]

If this continues, they might become an influencer and get on a variety show, haha.

- Isn’t it possible to get on a variety show already?

- If it’s Miro, it might just work.

- Is being on a variety show easy? What makes Miro qualify?

- They have their face, you fool.

- For real, haha.

[Just let Miro go to the spotlight, you WataKu idiots, haha.]

(Is a compilation of Miro’s red medicine photos)

Is it even logical for Miro to be a VTuber with that look?

They should’ve become an actor long ago, haha.

Just think of this as a midsummer night's dream, haha.

Hand over the throne to Anna from the first generation.

- Those TomPong idiots are being caught.

- For real, haha.

- Hey, TomPong, go wash up or something, haha.

- Damn...

- Nope, Miro can never leave, haha.

- With that charm and sing-draw-play well; why do they want to be a VTuber instead of a celebrity?

- This makes sense, haha.

**

Hmm… So, this is how it is.

I briefly abandoned the broadcast and entered the community, hovering over the popular posts, and I quickly understood what had happened.

What was more shocking was that it hadn’t even been a day since I started following Hyeon-su when it got exposed in the community.

I took a sneak peek at Instagram.

I had turned off notifications from the start, so I didn’t know, but I could see the number of followers had skyrocketed.

Fortunately, I had set the DM so only the people I followed could send me messages.

I noticed I just had one message from Ah-young.

But putting that aside…

- Where did Miro go?

- Did they go on Instagram? What the heck.

- They’re probably going to ditch us now..

- Damn it, don’t abandon us…

I first needed to address the rapidly escalating chat.

This is awkward for me to explain.

Sigh.

I took a sip of the drink I brought and turned on the mic.

“Ah. Ah. Have you all been waiting long?”

- Nah, it’s fine; I’m used to waiting.

- Damn, you said you were sick, and I trusted you, waited…

- You rotten, beach girl…

“Uhh… I’m not sure why you’re feeling this way.”

Miro on Instagram is clearly the red flag.

That’s a topic a VTuber like me shouldn’t discuss.

However, the viewers were upset about that, so it’s quite awkward to explain it.

Moreover, not all these viewers are in the community.

It feels like some viewers start stirring up the fire while others jump in along.

The tendencies are about the same, so they must be enjoying stoking the flames.

“Do you know how sick I was a few days ago?”

- Yeah.

- You must have been really sick, haha.

- Having a break means you were very- we know.

“Um, um, look here; I even got some medicine from the pharmacy.”

I pulled out the medicine bag from the drawer and showed it on the broadcast.

“Can you see the sheer number of these terrifying pills? You could say I just barely survived through the last moment at the crossroads of life and death.”

- It looks like nothing, though??

- Damn, it’s just a light cold, haha.

“Hm, just a moment.”

As the stakes are higher, the flames burn even hotter.

Still, well, usually, flames that ignite quickly also extinguish just as fast.

If I can show some concrete evidence, it’ll burn out quickly.

Just then, I had a good piece of evidence, so I secretly texted the manager.

(Me) - Manager, are you watching the broadcast?

(Manager) - Ah, yes, the chat is a bit noisy.

A bit? Does this look like just a bit?

In terms of heat, it’s got to be one of the highest I’ve seen.

Reminds me of the heat of Paris in 1789, as revolutionary flames covered the city.

The truth of the situation must be shown instantly to quell the people’s rage and shift public opinion.

(Me) - Can I play the call recording with you on the stream? I think the viewers need to understand.

(Manager) - .... Buy me dinner later.

(Me) - Thanks... hehe.

Honestly, I was assuming they wouldn't allow it, but the manager seems to also be watching the chat burn in real-time and agreed.

Having received permission, I entered my phone and played the recording.

These days, phones automatically record calls.

[You got a cold?]

[Yeah....]

Then the call between me and the manager was sent out on the broadcast.

- ???
- What's going on??

“Ah, this is me getting sick and talking to my manager.”

I explained roughly what the situation was and continued playing the recording.

[Ah... it’s definitely impossible to broadcast, right?]

“Can you hear the call? I was going to stream even when I was sick.”

- For real?? Isn’t this scripted?

- Seriously, Miro.

- But why did you post photos on Instagram??

"Well, just keep listening."

[Absolutely not.]

[Oh….]

[You worked hard all this time, so take a good rest.]

[But I didn’t stream yesterday….]

[I’ll handle the announcement.]

[Yes.]

“See? I told you! My manager told me to rest!”

- This bastard is throwing the manager under the bus, haha.

- Damn Miro.

- That's a bit too crazy, haha.

“Hey now, the manager said it was okay to play the recording.”

I believed this would certify my pain and longing to broadcast.

Now, I could continue the stream like usual…

[Thanks for the 1,000 won, ㅇㅇ!]

So why did you start Instagram???

Are you abandoning us???

Going to the spotlight??

- For real…

- Just try to go to the spotlight, damn it (please don't go…).

“Hey, I’m already in the spotlight; where would I go? What’s more, Instagram? I couldn’t possibly have that.”

- Oh?

- You seem to have something, haha.

- Followed!

- The ID is... su..h...

Seriously… These people are going to keep chewing on the Instagram thing for a long time.

In times like this, I have to stand tall.

“Now, please don’t make any strange assumptions. You shouldn’t confuse me with an ordinary person having an Instagram.”

- Yes, haha.

- You're not an ordinary person; you're an actor.

- This person is a singer too...

“Everyone should be mindful of that, and Miro will still be streaming ten years from now, you know.”

- Wow, haha.

- Damn Miro.

- You’re not dating during that time, right?

Well, the fact that I played the call recording with the manager had some effect, and it feels like this situation has settled a bit.

But why are these people so obsessed with the spotlight?

Are they seriously worried I might quit streaming and become a celebrity?

What do they take professional streamer Miro for?

“Well then, since we've calmed the riot, should we continue with the broadcast?”

- Haha, I guess so.

- We were oversensitive, sorry, haha.

- You're not sick anymore, right?

That an Instagram account and single photo could cause such chaos…

I wonder what would happen if I revealed behind-the-scenes photos from the drama after its release.

Well, I’ll think about that later, but for now, I continued the broadcast.

“I turned on the broadcast, thinking of seeing the viewers after a long time, but in the chat…”

- Sorry, haha.

- We didn't even know!

“I’m always thinking of the viewers, so please don't misunderstand.”

- Wow, haha.

- We only know Miro, haha.

- We're raising our hands in the air.

“Hmm? We need to trust each other. I’m restless because I want to stream…”

At that moment when I was denouncing the viewers.

The phone on the desk vibrated.

What’s this?

I wondered if there was anyone to text and noticed a message from Ah-young.

(Ah-young) - I tagged you in the photo of the food we had earlier! Instagram tags are great, haha.

“Oh.”

You tagged it, huh?

Just then, I saw the notification that I was tagged, and it showed that Slin Gold's official account, Hyeon-su, posted a photo of the food we had just ordered.

The personal accounts of the Slim Gold band members were tagged there, and naturally, my account was among them.

Uh... um.

I paused for a moment, then lifted my gaze.

Since it was just tagged, the viewers probably wouldn’t know yet.

I needed to quickly start a game or something to redirect their attention…

- What? You’re going to start this hectic broadcast? Haha

- Miro, check the café post, damn.

- What’s this? Is there more going on?

- Me!

- I’ll show you what a riot looks like.

- The chat is burning again, haha.

- Lock!

- Damn, damn...

Sigh.

I took a sip of the drink I brought and internally sighed.

Today’s broadcast seems like it’s going to be a long one.