My Girlfriend Is a Fan of Me

“Mr. Cosmo has started the broadcast.”

“Just got back from a cheese meeting + opened a YouTube channel.”

As usual, I began the broadcast by posting today’s Just Chatting topic as the title, and it wasn’t long before familiar viewers started trickling in like the tide.

【CosmoAlwaysSecure】 – Koha!

【Kokkiyaho】 – Koha

【Whirlwind Flower】 – Oh, what’s this? You started a YouTube channel?

【TWS2425】 – How was the meeting?

Due to the title, endless questions kept piling up, but there’s an unspoken rule that announcements should come after a good number of viewers arrive, so I decided to kill some time with small talk.

“Did everyone have a good day? I was busy running around for the meeting today, so I was a bit out of it.”

【Cro-Magnon】 – Was the meeting over quickly?

【Frog】 – I heard other broadcasts wrap up in less than an hour, has it been different here?

【Pink Rabbit】 – Give us the rundown!!

“Calm down, everyone. We can’t share stories unless people show up!”

Like always, I opened a notepad next to me and put up some fan art as a background while critiquing the viewers.

These guys have zero patience, seriously.

“Well, the meeting did end earlier than expected. After that, I grabbed something to eat nearby, went to a café, and spent some time wandering around, which is why I got back late.”

【K-HipHopTopCosmo】 – Cosmo, did you eat alone again like a loser?

【Passing App Dungi】 – What’s wrong with eating alone, damn it?

【Catfish With Salmon】 – I can picture it, it’s just too sad…

They always seem to want to pick a fight any chance they get.

Of course, normally that would sting, but today was a bit different. I wasn’t just dining alone; I had a lovely meal with a beautiful woman.

“Pfft… Do you really think I’m the kind to eat alone every day? I have my share of dining companions, you know.”

I must have sounded a bit arrogant after experiencing a delightful encounter that felt like a ray of light in my 21-year-old loser life, because an array of hooks followed.

【Cro-Magnon】 – ?

【Alpaca Hunter】 – Yes~

【I’m Telling The Teacher】 – Did you eat with milk too?

【Neighbor Hani】 – The host is full of lies lately.

When other broadcasts get such replies, they usually fire off an unending stream of ‘mmm’ and ‘Did you eat with a girl?’ or ‘Who was it?’ type questions, but my broadcast was a whole different ball game. I had zero trust from anyone.

【CosmoAlwaysSecure】 – Who did you eat with?

Feeling like a shepherd boy amid the flurry of messages, my mood brightened when I noticed a particular chat.

Ah, finally, at least one person trusts me. Maybe my life hasn’t been a total waste after all.

“I had a meal with an incredibly lovely lady. We even enjoyed a cup of coffee together.”

【Soju Flavored Hand Cream】 – So that’s the kind of theme you’re going for!

【Bera666】 – Why is this guy all of a sudden acting all cool?

【Adios Dao】 – Must have lost his mind after a long life as a single…

I seriously feel like temporarily banning these guys. Today, their “troll-o-meter” is going off the charts.

They only become active when it’s time to mess with me.

【‘Kyounghwa Soo Wool’ donated 1,000 won.】

– Hey guys, you never know, he might have eaten with his mom.

【Harbinz】 – Eek.

【White Forest】 – Eek.

【Moscos】 – Ta-lula, wow.

“No, you guys!”

Now it seemed some viewers thought I was making a story about dining with a beautiful woman who turned out to be my mom. Am I really this untrustworthy?

As soon as I yelled out in frustration, the chat exploded with ‘ㅋㅋㅋㅋ’, indicating that the viewers were thoroughly enjoying my plight.

Well, by now, most of the viewers would have shown up, so it was about time to move forward with the announcements.

“Um, by the way, I have a quick announcement before we start the content. You all can see the notes I wrote down, right?”

【Kokkiyaho】 – ㅔ

【Chuu Chuu】 – ㅔ

【Allfreed】 – Finally, I’m moving!!!

The viewers looked pleased as I read out the simple notes regarding the meeting and the YouTube channel launch.

After all, platform transition news goes without saying. While the new nest may feel a bit awkward, it’s undoubtedly great news.

Plus, the YouTube channel launch was something I figured the viewers would be happy about since they’d been on my case to open one for ages.

Probably because with Twip’s replay system being gone, they had been missing the funny moments or past live streams, leading to a lot of complaints.

In fact, I had contemplated starting a YouTube channel just for unedited live replays but kept procrastinating until now.

Thanks to that, the majority of the viewers seemed to be in a festive mood.

“First off, I can’t share everything about the cheese meeting, but the outcome was favorable. I’m considering moving there, and as soon as the move is complete, I’ll be launching the YouTube channel.”

【Whirlwind Flower】 – Have you found an editor yet?

【Mongoo3】 – The editor is my biggest worry right now.

【Hounyangie】 – Other broadcasts are going crazy with editors these days, haha.

Yeah, the editor is important. Honestly, that was my biggest concern too.

Soon, I should talk about it so I can share the details, but right now there’s not much I need to worry about.

“I haven’t found an editor yet, but I’m planning to meet someone soon. I happen to know someone nearby.”

【TWS2425】 – Oh, quick work!

【Alpaca Hunter】 – If it’s someone you know, that might work out well, for real.

【Catfish With Salmon】 – At least you don’t have to worry about them sticking out, haha.

Seeing my reassurance, the viewers enthusiastically believed that the YouTube launch was officially underway, and they all began urging me to make it happen as soon as possible.

I appreciate the interest, but it’s a bit overwhelming. My broadcast isn’t that entertaining, and I’m worried I won’t have any standout moments to edit out.

“Anyway, to summarize, everything you’re worried about is going smoothly, so don’t fret too much. Once the cheese is launched, I’ll move and put extra effort into making the broadcasts more interesting when the YouTube starts.”

On the surface, it seemed like I was talking to the viewers, but in truth, I was saying it to myself.

Given I’m moving to a new platform and they have high hopes for me, I need to work harder to repay their faith.

I guess until now, I was doing broadcasts without much direction, but now it’s time to step up with more responsibility and seriousness. Perhaps that’s why my shoulders felt a bit heavier.

【‘CosmoAlwaysSecure’ donated 100,000 won.】

– You’ll do well wherever you go! Cosmo, don’t worry too much and fight!

“Ah, thank you for the generous donation…! I do think everything will turn out okay.”

Maybe sensing my thoughts, the Chairman sent warm words along with the donation, boosting my spirits. That amount of 100,000 won was great, but what touched me more was his encouragement.

【Kokkiyaho】 – We don’t want anyone else but the host, heh…

【Just Had a Meal and Woke Up】 – We’ll follow you wherever you go.

【That’s it, Cosmo…】 – Moving won’t be a big deal! Just keep doing what you’ve been doing, and it’ll go well, haha.

Following up with touches of wit that were anything but typical of our viewers, I felt a bit choked up.

Oh man, what’s with a guy getting all misty-eyed over this? Get a grip, Kang Woo-joo.

“Um… thank you everyone for your kind words. I may not say this often, but I really appreciate that you guys come back every day to watch the stream of a not-so-great streamer. I hope for your continued support in the future.”

As I spoke, nostalgia washed over me regarding the year’s worth of memories from the platform, and the bittersweet feeling of slowly growing my stream caused my words to become a bit teary-eyed.

These mischievous viewers would never miss a chance to jump in on it.

【Kokkiyaho】 – Aww, are you crying? Haha.

【Passing App Dungi】 – Look how watery his voice is, lol.

【Cro-Magnon】 – Cosmo, don’t cry…

【‘Whirlwind Flower’ donated 5,000 won. 】

– [Voice Recording]: Hey~ This streamer is crying~

Come on, these guys really have no sense of the atmosphere.

But at the same time, I’m grateful. If the viewers had started throwing in crying emojis and it leaned towards a somber mood, that would’ve felt way more awkward.

Thanks to them, I was able to quickly wipe my emotional heart and force a smile to regain my composure.

Whether that was their true intention or not, I wasn’t sure.

“Anyway, I was wondering if anyone knows a nice beef restaurant near Hansung-gu? I’m okay with it being a bit farther away.”

【Moscos】 – Beef?

【Bera666】 – Are you planning to treat the editor?

【Adios Dao】 – I’m okay, I’ll be the editor, treat me please!

Do they think I’m just throwing out treats? I’m the one getting drained here!

In their ignorance, the viewers began reaching out eagerly like hyenas the moment beef was mentioned, making my head throb.

Little do they know, I’d be the one suffering the consequences in front of them.

Ugh, please don’t do this, you guys.

【Cro-Magnon】 – If it’s near Hansung-gu, Daon is super tasty.

While pretending to smoke, I was filming a skit alone when a chat popped up sharing a food recommendation.

I tilted my head at the familiar name, immediately searched on the portal site, and spoke up.

“Daon? Oh, I think I’ve seen that place while passing by. Is it good?”

【Hounyangie】 – Yeah, it’s good. I’ve been there a few times with my parents.

“Really…”

It looks clean and the reviews seem good. The prices are a tad high, but once you decide on beef, getting your wallet emptied is a given.

Might as well go for the best since I’m spending money on it.

“Alright, I’ll go there then. I should treat them right so they work hard.”

They’d said they were good with it, so I scheduled a decent date and time for the reservation. Now, just a matter of informing them.

【Kokkiyaho】 – Hahahaha, the two guys will be working hard and sweating it out together.

Just as I nodded in satisfaction, I spotted a particularly conspicuous chat.

Wait, did I say I was a guy somewhere? Seems like people are having a big misunderstanding here.

“What do you mean? The editor’s a woman!”

【Alpaca Hunter】 – ?

【Soju Flavored Hand Cream】 – ?

【CosmoAlwaysSecure】 – ?

Upon clarifying the potential misinformation, I followed suit and cocked my head in confusion at the stream of hooks that flooded in.

What exactly went wrong?

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