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“They say it’s a misunderstanding, so shall we listen in?”

– There’s no negotiation with Ju Dong-beop.

– Should we just terrorize them?

– Can we make TNT here?

Hmm….

It seems the viewers aren’t in the mood for excuses. What to do?

[(Miro) – Want to come to Discord?]

[(Anna) – Uh-huh.]

But still, I’m the oldest sister. Don’t I deserve to be heard?

After a while, Anna joined the Celestial Realm group call.

[Everyone, this is all a misunderstanding!]

“They’re saying that?”

– Hmm… Doesn’t seem like it.

– The 30s’ creepiness is something else.

– Miro must have gotten caught because she’s young and pretty…

Uhmm… In truth, I have a rough idea of what’s going on.

I attended Hyeon-su’s Workshop’s year-end party last year.

Maybe they’re thinking of going again this time.

Still…

“The viewers said it’s not a misunderstanding…”

[No way…!]

I kind of want to tease them a bit.

[It came up in the group chat too!]

“Group chat?”

– Whoa.

– Is there a group chat without Miro?

– Was there really one…?

– The Celestial Realm is so cold!

[No, the viewers don’t mean Miro isn’t there…!]

Anna must have seen the chat once she entered the broadcast.

…Then she probably saw all that 30s creepiness stuff too?

If Anna caught that, she would have every right to be mad, but since she doesn’t show it, she’s truly a professional broadcaster.

…Or maybe she’s just gotten used to it.

[Miro, you don’t really check the group chat, do you? It feels weird to message separately.]

“What’s wrong with that… sigh.”

– T_T

– Miro is so cute ㅠㅜㅠ

– Anna, you’re crossing the line here!

[Ugh… This is something.]

I can see that even the great Anna is a bit flustered when both the viewers and I are teasing her like this.

Should I stop here?

“So, I’ll take a break from the teasing….”

– Okay haha.

– So it was a joke?

– Keep pushing more!

[Miro…!]

“So, what’s this party about?”

I still wanted to know what the year-end party was about, so I asked.

[Ahh… I was thinking we’d all gather on December 31st for a party.]

“Here?”

What will we do gathering in Minecraft? Just idle chit-chat?

[Yeah… Everyone could turn on their streams, chat, and sing, right?]

“Aha.”

– Sounds okay.

– Whoa.

– Everyone seems to be looking forward to it.

Gathering to chat and sing together at year-end?

That’s a plan that viewers would definitely love.

Isn’t that a perk of the Celestial Realm?

The more people, the bigger the synergy when we all come together.

“But why am I being left out…?”

[There are still a few days left…! I was going to see how things went before saying anything…!]

– Hmm… Is that so?

– Are you joining the party without a clue?

– Mibu Manager probably knows to step out.

“So does that mean all the second and third generation members will come?”

[Right? Everyone said they’d come when asked.]

“Is no one being forced to join, right?”

[No…! Everyone seemed to like the idea…!]

– Hmm… is that so?

– Anna Manager LOL.

– The Celestial Realm has a hierarchy…

Hmm… So all the second and third generation members will come.

Should I join too?

“What time is it?”

[Around dinner time?]

“Then I’ll go too.”

[Oh…! Really? The kids will be so happy.]

– Whoa LOL.

– Major Miro.

– Big shot attending ㄷㄷ.

– Code Red for the second and third gens LOL.

– So you’re really attending?

– Is this for real??

It seemed fun, and honestly, it wouldn’t sit right with me to skip a party in the Celestial Realm.

“Please let me know the exact time later.”

I decided to attend.

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A few days later.

On the last day of December.

I turned on my computer to attend the scheduled party.

…It’s a strange feeling, turning on the computer to attend a party, but what can I say? I am an internet person, after all.

If you’re a VTuber, being a 2D character is totally acceptable.

[Legendary Mitsubi.]

Setting some food on my desk for the party, I turned on the stream.

– Hi hi.

– You’re early.

– Isn’t the party still a bit away?

“I had some time, so I started early.”

I heard I could join the server a bit later… So maybe I should check the café in the meantime.

Since it’s the last day of the year, the café felt a bit chaotic.

[Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s Year-End Summary.]

[Singer Miro has had fewer activities this year ㅠ.]

[Bluebird ksh, are you retiring now?]

Hold on—this place looks like a disaster.

“Ugh, these folks need to take a break.”

– LOLOL.

– They’re complete rascals.

– Let’s just ban them all??

– But they did do a lot, haha.

I casually skimmed through popular posts and hit an impromptu temporary ban on the café.

Time flew by as I cleaned up and wrapped up the year-end summary.

“Ah, I’m going in now.”

I entered the Minecraft server to participate in the long-awaited year-end party.

[(Miro) has connected.]

Since the last place I left off was in front of the building where the party was happening, it felt the same when I entered.

[(Loa) – Miro’s here!]

[(Maho) – Come to Discord!]

Other first-generation members were already there waiting for me.

“I’ll check out Discord.”

When I entered the Celestial Realm’s group chat, it was packed with first-generation members in voice chat.

They all gathered early, huh?

I jumped into the voice chat.

“Ah, hello?”

[Wow, Miro’s here!]

[It’s been a while!]

[Miro!]

As soon as I entered, I was greeted with a chorus of voices.

“Whoa, can we take turns speaking?”

– For real LOL.

– How long has it been since we did a joint stream?

[Miro, come over here!]

“Where is everyone?”

[We’re inside the building.]

Inside the building?

I headed toward the entrance of the visible building.

Thinking back, I’ve only stood at the door before, entering it for the first time now.

Upon opening the door and stepping inside…

“Oh.”

– Whoa LOL.

– What’s this?

– For real, it’s a party venue!

I hadn’t noticed from outside, but stepping in revealed a beautifully decorated hall fit for a party.

It was grand, with a first floor large enough for about a hundred people, leading up to a grand staircase toward the second floor.

[This is where it is!]

The first-generation members were jumping near the second floor railing, waving me over.

“There they are.”

– Whoa LOL.

– The legendary first-gen of the Celestial Realm ㄷㄷ.

Clap, clap, clap.

I dashed up the stairs toward the second floor.

The view from the first floor was nice, but coming up to the second floor gave me a whole new perspective.

[Come over! This is your spot!]

“A spot?”

When I arrived, there were chairs lined up by the railing.

Sitting in the remaining chair gave me a clear view of the first-floor scene.

– Whoa LOL.

– Why is the architecture so good? LOL.

– This is pretty impressive.

Even the viewers were impressed by the view.

Of course, I too marveled at the surroundings.

“Wow, who designed this?”

[Anna did!]

“Very authoritative, I must say.”

[Hey.]

“Isn’t it common for those in power to create an imposing presence from above?”

Just look at dolmens or Moai statues. Didn’t they have a competition to build higher and bigger?

Traditionally, kings would wear crowns taller than others, and the ancient imperial structures were built so ministers looked up to the rulers.

In that sense, the first generation members’ seats scored excellent points.

– Whoa.

– Big Anna.

– First-gen of the Celestial Realm keeping order LOL.

“Indeed… you’ve mastered handling juniors, haven’t you?”

[Hey…? Not at all!]

– You’re an expert in managing juniors, LOL.

– This is what maturity looks like…

– I’ll learn a lot from this.

[Is that what it was?! Wow…!]

[No wonder I felt some superiority.]

[Ah, no, that’s not it…!]

Once I threw a bait like that, everyone started teasing Anna from all around.

Watching that scene unfold, I turned the screen to start exploring the true party hall.

“By the way, this place is really well done.”

– For real…

– Is it possible to make something like this in the wild? LOL.

– They really did well.

From the chandelier above to the quality of the chairs and tables, everything was top-notch.

The only downside was the lack of decent food for the party, perhaps?

But since I had taken care of that in reality, it didn’t really matter.

As I casually explored the interior, munching on some snacks I had prepared, the moment suddenly shifted.

[(Seo Eun-ha) has connected.]

[(Haeil) has connected.]

[(Gan) has connected.]

[(Harbin) has connected.]

[…]

[…]

The second-generation members started entering one after another.

“Oh, the juniors are here!”

[Juniors have arrived!]

As expected, Anna cheered when the juniors entered, and soon, the second-generation members rushed inside.

Did they plan this to come together?

Well, unlike the first generation, the later generations have some strong solidarity.

[(Seo Eun-ha) – Wow, Miro-senpai! It’s been a while!!]

[(Haeil) – It’s been so long since I saw you!]

The second-generation members jumped and chatted, looking up at me on the second floor.

Am I that exciting?

Well, I haven’t been around much lately.

So the second-generation members settled into their spots, and now we were just waiting for the third generation to arrive.

“When are the third generation members coming?”

– True.

– When will they come??

– The seniors are all gathered here; don’t leave us out.

[Third generation? They should be here soon!]

Anna answered my question.

Soon… A bit of anticipation builds.

Is this going to be my first face-to-face meeting, excluding Rain?

I might get to chat today.

Currently, the generations are sticking together in voice chat, but once the party kicks off, everyone will mix together, so…

As I engaged in casual chats with the second-generation members, time passed with just waiting and more.

[(Rain) has connected.]

Rain arrived first, soon followed by the highly anticipated third generation members.

– Whoa, the third generation!

– Are those them?

– Damn, it’s been a while since their debut, but aside from Rain, I haven’t seen them since LOL.

– Is this Miro’s first face-to-face with them?

A flurry of characters of various types streamed into the building.

Wow, seeing the third generation brings some difference in atmosphere.

But….

[(Rain) – Oh, it’s Miro-senpai.]

With Rain’s chat starting, the eyes of the newly arrived third generation members turned toward me.

“Whoa.”

Having all the Minecraft characters staring at me at once felt a bit intimidating.

But then, in that moment of anticipation, I wondered what they would chat about.

Suddenly, they came rushing toward me!

“Uh, huh? What’s this?”

Instinctively, I started to run away from them.

[Miro, where are you going!]

– Whoa.

– LOL.

– Why are they chasing her? LOL.

“Why are they running after me like that?!”

– No idea LOL.

– This is pretty scary LOL.

– Why are you running away, Miro?

“Because they’re coming after me!”

If they’re coming after me, of course I have to run away, right?

Thus began an inexplicable chase.

 

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