Gender Swap: The Introvert’s Broadcast

The restaurant I entered with such high expectations was surprisingly ordinary.
I had expected there to be something exciting hidden here, but it was so plain.
Thinking that it was still somewhat interesting, I decided to follow Mangming for now.
And then, a little later.
“Woah… this is pretty amazing.”
I understood why Mangming had dragged me all the way here. The view was incredible.

[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: Oh, what’s this?]
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: The view is amazing ㄷㄷ]
[View?]
You have been temporarily kicked out!
[There seem to be a lot of elementary school kids in the chat lately... They really love talking about views.]
[Views are definitely worth it ㅋㅋ]
[This is Kang Hu-min: It’s really tempting to eat raw fish while looking at the sea right near Haeundae.]
[They must have spent some money to reserve here.]
[Yeah, they must’ve spent quite a bit.]
The atmosphere was to my liking.
It wasn’t a place where people were constantly coming and going.
It was perfect for eating while streaming.
‘By the way, I’ve been drinking a lot more lately.’
I used to drink about once a month, but these days it felt like I was drinking every two weeks.
Maybe it was because of the streams, the frequency had definitely increased.
Still, it didn’t feel like too much.
After all, I hadn’t been drinking excessively like I used to.
Thinking this, I sat down and began adjusting the camera angle.

“Hm, is this a good angle?”
I set it at the edge of the table, making sure both of us were visible at a good angle.
This way, the video would look clean when uploaded to YouTube.
After adjusting it a few times.
“Ah, perfect.”
Finally, the angle I wanted came out.
Still, just in case, I checked the chat.
It might look uncomfortable to the viewers.
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: This is perfect.]
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: Looks good? Let’s go with this ㅇㅇ]
[This is Kang Hu-min: Da-ma, that spot’s sensitive... uh-huh...]
[?]
[?]
[???]
[Manager, you should kick those out.]
[Ugh, disgusting.]
[It’s because a likable nickname can’t get kicked... right?]
[Unbelievable ㅅㅂㅋㅋ]
[Ugh, so annoying.]

“Ah, I think I should kick those out for about 10 minutes. I’ll have to manage the chat though.”
Although those viewers were almost like regulars in my stream, it was better to manage the chat when they posted like that.
If I didn’t, the broadcast could get weird.
Better to block them beforehand.
[This is Kang Hu-min: Ah, no.]
[This is Kang Hu-min: Please.]
You have been forced to leave!
[ssssssssssssssssssss]
[The likable nickname is cut, ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
[This is it.]
[Justice wins.]
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: I’ll unblock them in about 10 minutes.]
[Harin: Feels so empty~~]
[What’s Harin talking about ㅋㅋ]
Seeing that the ban was confirmed, I proceeded to order.

“Autumn to winter, the mackerel is delicious.”
“Ah, I already ordered.”
“Huh?”
What’s going on?
I hadn’t seen Mangming order anything before.
“I had already contacted them in advance.”
“Oh…”
I was surprised. Mangming had actually prepared this much.
It seemed like Mangming had planned it with the editor, but still, it was impressive.
I knew Mangming well, so this was a bit unexpected.
“So, what content did you prepare?”
This was the most important question.
What content had Mangming prepared to be so confident?
When I asked-

“Uh...? Eating here was the content...”
“Wait, uh… really?”
“Yeah.”
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: Mangming, you crazy person.]
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: What does that even mean?]
[Is this really it? Is this really it? Is this really it? Is this really it? Is this really it? Is this really it?]
[Mangming, please tell me you’re joking, this can’t be real.]
[Are you really trying to die?]
[Harin: No, Mangming.]
[Harin: At least think about what you’re doing before you come.]
[As expected, the harsh words from Lin-Hwang ㅋㅋ]
[Harin, as a friend, are you really just watching him mess up like this on the stream?]
Looking at the chat, it was clear that Harin and the other viewers were really upset.
It was understandable.
We had expected to play a small game or do something fun while being at the restaurant.
But this was all we got?
I nodded slightly, feeling speechless.

“Well, at least it’s an improvement.”
It seemed like the editor might have pushed Mangming to add more content, but Mangming probably refused because it felt like too much pressure.
I didn’t have any solid proof, but it felt like that was a very high possibility.
Just then.
“The sashimi is ready.”
A young woman came over and began serving the sashimi.
It was far more than I had expected.
There were a variety of types.
It seemed like every kind of sashimi I knew was there.
Once the serving was done.
“Um… could you take a picture for me…?”
The waitress, looking a little embarrassed, asked me.
She looked to be just over 20.
Thinking she was cute, I handed my phone to Mangming and asked him to take the photo.

“Take a picture for me.”
“Ah, uh…”
Click!
After taking the photo, I sent it to the waitress through sharing.
The waitress looked like she was on the verge of tears.
I was a bit surprised.
“Why are you about to cry?”
“I’ve really wanted to meet Da-ma...”
Saying that, the waitress finally managed to compose herself and left the table.

[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: What, meeting Da-ma made her this happy?]
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: She really likes Da-ma ㅋㅋㅋ]
[But I think I would be happy too if I met Da-ma while working as a waitress.]
[This is Kang Hu-min: Are you banning me? Are you banning me? Are you banning me? Are you banning me? Are you banning me? Are you banning me? Are you banning me?]
You have been temporarily kicked out!
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: Damn, banned right away ㅋㅋ]
[Choking ㅋㅋ]
[Big Tool Lu]
[As expected, Big Tool Lu]
[This is the manager's quality, mm-mm]
[Harin: The manager is doing well ㅋㅋ Maybe you should do a better job on my stream too.]
[Huh]
[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: I’m doing well though ㅇㅅㅇ]
[Harin: Want to die?]
At this point, the chat had gone wild.
But it calmed down quickly.
“But why does no one pretend to know Mangming...?”
That was the most curious thing.
Mangming had some recognition, but why did no one act like they knew him?
It was strange.

[🗡️All-powerful Cthulhu: Do you seriously not know why they’re not pretending to know?]
[Da-ma, da-ma...]
[Mangming’s image has really tanked.]
[Huh]
[What?]
[What the heck]
[But it’s true though ㅋㅋ It’s not really a problem since we’re just here with each other.]
[Harin: Mangming’s image isn’t that bad, right?]
[Harin: There are just a few people who are a bit hesitant.]
[Isn’t that just a downfall?]
[Don’t ignore Mangming, he’s a person too, damn it.]
Personally, I didn’t think Mangming was a bad person, so it was a little sad to see him being treated like that.
If things had gone differently, maybe he would’ve been more popular than me.
Just as I was thinking that,
Knock knock-
The waitress from earlier appeared with a bottle of wine.
And she said-
“This wine goes perfectly with the sashimi.”
She poured the wine into our glasses.
It seemed like a pretty expensive wine, considering she gave each of us a glass.

“This wine looks delicious.”
I didn’t used to know much about wine, but recently I’d been drinking more and starting to appreciate it.
Before, I drank just to get drunk, but now I drank for the taste.
Thinking that, I raised my wine glass and clinked it with Mangming’s in mid-air.
“Cheers.”
“Cheers.”
Just as I was about to take a sip of the wine,
[Hwanhee has donated 10,000 KRW!]
-If you two do a love shot, I’ll donate ten more.

A sudden donation came in.
I was taken aback.
Hwanhee.
I had never received a donation like this from Shin Ye-hwa before.
I glanced at Mangming, feeling confused.
“Hmm, I’m fine with it.”
Mangming raised his wine glass again as if he didn’t care.
Of course, his face was bright red, clearly embarrassed.
‘Why is this person so pathetic.’
Thinking that Mangming’s every action seemed so pathetic, we decided to do the love shot.
Not only because of the donation, but I wanted to tease Mangming more after seeing his reaction.

Gulp-
We crossed our arms and drank.
I could see Mangming’s face turning even redder.
How little immunity did he have to guys?
I thought it was cute, finishing my wine and putting the glass down.
Just then.
Vroom-!
Vroom-!
My phone started vibrating wildly.
I didn’t know who it was, but it seemed very urgent.
So, I checked the caller-

[Ye-ram]
I was surprised to see who it was.