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After the broadcasting ended, I stared at the monitor for a while.

Even though the already finished screen was just a dark black display, it felt like something was there.

Surely, my gaze must have been utterly unfocused.

If I were to describe the experience of revealing my face… yeah, it certainly felt different.

I thought about it; after all, once I step outside, there would be tons of people seeing my face on the streets, so what’s the difference?

What’s clear, though, is that there’s a huge gap between just showing my face outside and appearing on a broadcast.

I couldn’t help but feel a bit irritated, thinking this might lead to unnecessary trouble.

Now, going outside means more people might recognize me as Friede.

But it’s already spilled milk; there’s no putting it back.

“Heh.”

As I pondered this, I found today’s situation quite funny, and I couldn’t help but chuckle.

Ah, the celebrity syndrome, huh?

I was already panicking, thinking, “What if people recognize me outside?” It all felt rather absurd.

Let’s not overthink it. What’s the big deal if they recognize me?

If I were just an ordinary person instead of a hero with this face, I might have felt anxious.

In the worst case, I might even suffer from panic attacks.

But that’s just a meaningless assumption, isn’t it?

Say my name.

“Yeah, I’m Jisehee.”

A damn strong hero.

In this world, besides heroes who have returned, there are no superhumans in modern Earth, so what’s there to fear?

I just need to stand tall.

Who knows? I might come out as a hero during a stream.

So, it’s sort of… a demonstration.

No matter what happens during future broadcasts, it’s a kind of pre-practice to avoid panicking.

At that moment, a fun thought crossed my mind, and I got excited.

“Oh, suddenly thinking about this is hilarious.”

Getting hyped over this feels like it undermines my pride.

That’s when I suddenly thought…

If I were to do a coming-out broadcast as a hero, what content could I create afterward?

A hero… a title that evokes the miraculous, a superhuman’s name.

The most evident activity that could be done with such immense power is, of course…

“War, only war.”

Should I create content about unifying the North through the hero’s might?

Like breakfast in Pyongyang, lunch in Sinuiju, dinner in Liaodong… something like that?

There will surely be criticism about casualties from war, but there’s also the “non-lethal mode” feature meant for subjugation.

I could awaken Dayoung and Ahjin for homeland defense for a bit while I dash straight.

“I’ll have to think about it later when the chance comes.”

* * *

That day, the main community of Soul Warfare crashed due to excessive traffic.

Immediately after Friede’s broadcast ended, it continued throughout the dawn until around 8 AM when it finally quieted down, as everyone started to prepare for the new day.

Friede’s face spread all over not just Soul Warfare, but also unrelated sites and forums.

At first, there were people who scoffed, saying what’s the big deal about a streamer’s face, acting all dramatic.

Those who didn’t know who Friede was must have been wondering who on earth she was.

That’s only natural. No matter how famous, it was a story limited to the Soul Warfare community.

But upon seeing Friede’s revealed face, anyone would say…

“Who is this person?”

“Broadcast? Where do they stream? What’s their name?”

And from there, it’s a set formula that needs no further elaboration.

She’s a Soul Warfare player, a woman who has reached Challenger tier, and her skill surpasses that of professional gamers, among many others.

The threads became filled with praises for Friede, rivaling even the “Song of the Dragon”.

Like, for instance…

“She’s so beautiful…”

“Is that her bare face?”

“I can’t stop smiling while watching. A face like that actually exists…”

“If Friede’s hair is golden, can we assume all her body hair is golden too?”

“Damn, I wish all those who insulted Friede’s looks would just go die!”

You get the gist.

“Is that her bare face?”

Posted by: yaSergei

I’ve got a bit of expertise in makeup, *ahem*.

Anyway, I was watching the broadcast carefully, and it didn’t seem like Friede was wearing any makeup at all, you know?

If she did, it was probably just the basic stuff? Anyway, it felt like super light makeup.

The surprising thing is, even without makeup enhancement, she still looked this good.

“Sign me up! Friede fans!”

“Yeah, I’ll sign! I won’t diss Friede no matter what!”

“Damn, I think Friede’s broadcast might surpass large corporations…”

“True… with that appearance, she’s definitely a weapon of beauty in the streaming world… she could just stand there as an entertainer and fans would gather around!”

“I thought she’d be pretty, but I didn’t expect such a crazy beautiful look!”

* * *

“I was just having a normal day.”

In the communities obsessed with Friede’s face, it felt like a surreal day as everyone was going on about, “Friede this, Friede that.”

Even in communities unrelated to gaming, her face was circulating everywhere.

At this point, her private information was practically shredded.

“Cough, Dayoung. Let’s quickly stream together with Jisehee. Whether it’s gaming or just food broadcasting and chatting, anything is fine.”

“……”

Beside me, Bbaebae coaxed like a devil whispering.

Well, she wasn’t wrong. To be fair, right now, Friede is the hot topic.

Streaming together with her at a time when attention is focused on her would naturally boost the interest of the collaborating streamer as well.

Though not on the same level as Sehee, I’d still be treated as cute and pretty if I dressed up a bit.

With the vigor of youth flowing in my 20s, I’ve never felt lagging behind anywhere.

Especially since it was Dayoung who coaxed Sehee into becoming a streamer in the first place.

“I was definitely looking to ride on my sister’s coattails to snag some crumbs at first.”

Yet why does it feel so uneasy now?

Maybe because it feels like I’d be using someone I value, it gives me a nagging sensation of guilt.

I certainly don’t think my sister would mind…

“No, that’s not the important part.”

The reveal is immensely potent for streamers, especially female ones.

The problem is, with Friede, the impact is enormously strong.

Though it could be a chance for skyrocketing popularity, it also brings its fair share of struggles.

Dayoung hurriedly sent a message.

[Pom-ing: Hey sis, you okay?]

[Friede: Yeah, I’m fine, why?]

The reply came swiftly. The tone was calm.

Might it actually be that there’s no issue?

Curious, I gently tapped on the keypad.

[Pom-ing: I just saw your face reveal and was shocked]

[Pom-ing: Why did you do a face reveal suddenly… it must be tough for you…;;;]

[Friede: I did it quickly because you looked troubled.]

[Pom-ing: I’m not troubled by stuff like that]

[Pom-ing: 😣]

[Friede: I know. ㅎㅎ]

As if she didn’t have a clue.

She just confessed she did the reveal because I looked troubled.

Even though it’s a painfully obvious lie, I couldn’t bring myself to blame her.

Really, I didn’t want to.

The fact that she did the face reveal to attract attention to herself shows how much she cares.

“I want to avoid this feeling…”

For some reason, it feels like a burden…

Like I’m only getting in the way every time a situation arises…

Drowning in some inexplicable self-loathing, I buried my face in my pillow.

That’s when it happened.

—Ding!

As the notification sound rang from my neglected smartphone, Bbaebae, peeking at the preview, grinned.

“Dayoung, looks like Jisehee wants to collaborate.”

“What?!”

In a hurry, I snatched the smartphone, and the message that caught my eye was remarkably straightforward.

[Friede: Do you want to collaborate?]

[Friede: 😘😘]

As I witnessed Dayoung’s eyes widen in shock, Bbaebae couldn’t help but whistle, amused at the absurdity of the situation.

“Now that she’s done her face reveal, she’s collabing with an ultra-goddess-level female streamer and raking in those subs and views like crazy. Hooray!”

—Thud!

As I slammed the iron fist down on Bbaebae’s head, we were surrounded by the usual chaotic day outside the community buzzing about Friede’s reveal.

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