My Favorite Has Started A Live Broadcast!

“Mm… Done…”

After struggling to connect the internet for tens of minutes, I noticed two notifications on my phone from Chocoa’s stream alert.

Sniff, sniff… I missed it…

Swallowing my sadness, I decided to watch Chocoa’s replay tonight, and, brimming with determination, I opened the familiar purple site, filled a mug with water in the awkwardly new kitchen space, and sat back down in the chair.

“Hm-hmm… What should I call this…?”

I had written the whole post, but without a title, so I was brainstorming to avoid posting it twenty minutes later like those who have everything done but are stumped by the title.

Tap-tap-tap-tap-tap—

Just then, it seemed Strawberry had finished her exploration of the house, as she came running with the sound of adorable footsteps. Trying to appear as natural as possible, I picked her up and settled her on my lap.

“…….”

The perfect title—one I was certain was the best—popped into my mind, and I tapped on the keyboard.

‘Baraa has started a live broadcast!’

-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-

Despite it being my first stream in a while, an unexpected number of viewers came flooding in.

Maybe it’s because it’s Sunday afternoon…

I enjoyed watching the sudden surge of viewers as I put on my headset.

“Ah… Can you hear me? I just moved… not sure how well it’ll work.”

– Loud and clear, thank you

– We hear you well!

– A bit loud…

– That’s good; quiet down, please

“Mm… As long as you can hear… I guess I’ll share… a story? Or something like that… A lot has happened in the last few days.”

-??

-Wow, this is my first time hearing this noona tell a story

-It’s your first time, dummy

“Um… There were some… troublesome people… Ahem… My throat… ugh…”

After talking so much suddenly, my throat started to hurt, so I sipped some water to soothe it.

-You do sound a bit different

-That’s actually really nice, no lie

“…For now, I don’t think I’ll talk much today… But there’s one thing I really want to say…”

I placed my cup on the desk with a clinking sound, fiddling with the camera on the monitor, checking the screen and waving slowly to make sure the view was clear.

“………”

The sudden influx of messages on the chat seemed to indicate that everything was working well. I took my hands off the keyboard and mouse, lowering them slowly.

“…Ta-da!”

I lifted Strawberry up so she was halfway blocking the screen. She squirmed, waving her limbs around but not fiercely resisting as if to escape.

“Meow…?”

Strawberry, seemingly confused, tried to look at me to figure out what was happening, but her short neck didn’t allow it, so I turned her toward the camera myself, and her slightly flustered face was visible.

“Heh…”

After savoring her dazed face, I brought her closer to the camera.

“Meow~”

As she got closer to the camera and stopped right in front of it, she started batting her little arms toward it. The streaming screen, seen small in the corner of my eye, was filled with a pinkish hue.

“Hehe… Isn’t she cute?”

I set Strawberry back on my lap, stroked her head with my fingers, and asked the viewers.

-Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

-More!!! Open the door!!!

-This is true healing

-They’re both so adorable

“…Both of who? Ha…”

After another sip of water, I continued.

“Today… I think I’ll end the stream soon… Still need to unpack… and eat with my sister… and, um… the landlord…”

-If your sister lives in the villa, is she on a different floor?

-It’s a bit late, but what are you planning to eat?

“Um… right next door… I think… he probably ordered jjajangmyeon?”

Squeeze—

Squeeze—

Squeeze—

“…?”

Suddenly, instead of a warm sensation, I felt an incredible, indescribable feeling on my legs, prompting me to look down.

“………….”

Squeeze— Squeeze—

“Oh wow… Oh my…”

Strawberry was kneading her paws on my leg.

-What is it?! Show us too!!!!

-?? What is it??

Without paying attention to the chat, I just kept staring at Strawberry.

Aroalo has donated 1,000 won!

– What’s going on? Show us too!

“Oh… Ah..? Um, okay…”

I scooted back a bit, adjusted the camera to capture this charming scene, and leaned my head against the chair.

“Hehe…”

“Meow~”

Strawberry continued kneading, then looked up at me and meowed softly.

“Good girl!!”

I picked Strawberry up and headed to the living room. Sifting through several boxes scattered around, I found one with items for her, including snacks.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

-I want to play too!!!

Loud noises and my sister’s voice sounded from outside the door, just as I was about to open a treat for Strawberry, greeted by my brother acting like he was about to burst through like the FBI.

“…You… were watching…?”

“Of course, I want to see the cat too.”

With eyes sparkling, she spread her arms, confidently asking for Strawberry.

Taking a break only to watch my stream in her room… geez…

“Gah…!”

“Ah.”

Strawberry hissed, and my sister froze in that stance, slowly retreating as if shocked. I gently shook Strawberry like soothing a crying baby.

“…….sniff…”

“It’s okay… It’s okay… She’s nice…”

“Hissss!”

After calming her a bit, I took one step closer to my sister, but the hissing began anew.

“Just… come in…”

First, I carried Strawberry into the living room, where various snacks were scattered across the floor.

“Here… here… something tasty…?”

I opened up a tube of the popular churu treat, holding it to her mouth as I firmly held the squirming Strawberry trying to escape.

“Hiss… Ah… lick.”

Lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick.

“Oh…”

Though she’d tried to flee, Strawberry’s eyes rounded, mesmerized by the churu, as she licked it up.

“Come on!”

With Strawberry entirely focused on the churu, I called my sister. She crept over, sticking to my back and watching her intently.

“…Do you think it’s okay now…?”

In a close position, my sister stretched her arm to grasp the churu.

“Why are you holding my hand…?”

“…Just…”

I carefully freed my hand from her grip, turning slightly to align their lines of sight.

“Um… Hi…?”

Lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick……

“…….gulp.”

Lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick.

Fortunately, after staring at her for a few seconds, she returned to licking the churu.

On the broadcast, which was now showing an empty room with a small bed and a chair, viewers continued waiting for the host to return.

-…When’s she coming back…?

-I hear something

-If you turn the volume way up, you can barely hear her voice

-What is she saying???

-Hehe, I’m not telling

“Ohh…!”

After a few minutes of intense gazing, my sister slowly reached out and gently stroked Strawberry’s head. She didn’t hiss, but she did push her hand away with her tiny paws.

“That’s good enough… I’m satisfied… I feel fulfilled…”

She said something strange before lying flat on the floor.

“…When’s the jjajangmyeon coming?”

“Um… about… five minutes?”

“Okay. I’ll wrap up my stream and be there.”

I scratched Strawberry’s head, returned to my room, and sat down in the chair.

-You’re back, Bateseek!

“Hehe… Uh… actually, sorry, but I think I’ll end the stream here…”

-????

-We didn’t even get 30 minutes…

-It’s been so long since the last one…

**Don’t Leave Me Out of the Group Project** -….

“Uh… I might? Stream again tonight, so don’t be too upset…”

“Tonight? Um… maybe I’ll play games… There’s a lot to do, like unpacking…”

After saying goodbye to the viewers, I was about to end the stream.

“…Huh?”

Suddenly, the chat was filled with question marks, asking me to look behind. I turned around, but there was nothing there.

“Uh… I’m really ending it now…?”

Waving goodbye, I ended the broadcast. When I went back to the living room, my sister was lying there, slightly adjusting her position.

[???? Who is this??]

A photo was circulating online showing Baraa in front with someone peeking behind.

Who is this?? So pretty??

-How dare you say that in front of Baraa…

-Quiet! Baraa is the best!!!

-Probably the little sister?

The community, once again, was igniting with buzz and speculation.

“Of course, moving calls for jjajangmyeon.”

Meanwhile, Eunah unnie, hair messy and half-asleep, opened a pair of chopsticks with a sleepy voice.

“…Alright, it’s done.”

Snap—

A satisfying sound, and both my sister’s and Eunah’s chopsticks were opened perfectly, while I…

“…This looks delicious.”

Well, as long as the food tastes good, that’s all that matters.

“Hm… I think the gas will be set up tomorrow… and… ugh, I have to go to school…”

The landlord frowned as she fiddled with her chopsticks.

“You have school tomorrow, so go to bed early.”

“Whew.”

“Make lots of friends.”

“Whew.”

“And don’t forget to brush your teeth, even if you’re tired.”

“Whew.”

Eunah’s odd flinching and groaning with every word I said was strange, but I figured asking her about it wouldn’t be very useful.

“…The cat…?”

“Strawberry, Strawberry. I think… hmm…”

When I listened closely, I could hear soft munching sounds coming from the room.

“She’s eating; let’s eat too.”

The jjajangmyeon, though not a double serving, was quite plentiful, and we couldn’t finish it all. After seeing off my sister and Eunah unnie, I played with Strawberry on the bed to unwind, then unpacked until sundown.

“Whew…”

With the wardrobe fully stocked, kitchen utensils organized, various essentials stashed in the closet, and the place tidied up, it finally felt like a home.

Wiping a drop of sweat from my forehead, I glanced outside. The sun was almost down, casting a beautiful sunset glow.

“Hm… Maybe I’ll play some games…”

It seemed tonight’s stream might go on for a while.