NOVEL NEXT Chapter 316
What is responsibility?
Is it about clinging to the tasks you’ve taken on until the very end? Is it about shouldering the full consequences if things go wrong? Is it about continuing with the tasks regardless of whether you like them or not?
I can’t clearly define it, but I feel a sense of responsibility in my own way. Responsibility for what, you ask? Responsibility for Riri.
She was the one who asked for my help. She didn’t expect financial reward, but we did agree on a decent sum for the job at hand.
As a result, Riri became my first official member. Not that I’m a professional trainer or anything.
I feel a different kind of responsibility when teaching someone the Abyss. Once you take that hand offered for help, you can’t just let go; you have a mission to be there for them all the way.
So, in order to help Riri reach her goal weight, I need to get stronger. I’m determined to shut out all the distractions coming my way…
“Get me out, let me out!”
“There’s been another incident like this last week. It’s so hot that people are collapsing. At this rate, our country isn’t much different from tropical regions. Everyone, please be careful and try not to overdo it outside.”
[Hey, there’s a beast howling in the back.]
[It really is hot.]
[This is almost like a zookeeper’s job, lol.]
[That dog sure got a shock.]
[What is this as soon as I come in?]
[Typical Kayak, no mercy!]
[Um, I can’t focus with all that noise, Teacher.]
[This feels like watching a horror game with someone shaking the bars.]
[Seeing you not flinch proves you are indeed the Teacher.]
[What’s going on over there?]
[Kayak fed it a bit, and it’s throwing a tantrum because it wants more, now trapped in the room.]
[No way, that’s hilarious!]
[Live observation entertainment!]
[Whether it’s a person or a beast, if you feed them poorly, they become feral…]
[Isn’t the Imo Incident a result of bad rice too?]
[Food is definitely a big deal!]
[Riri's Normalization has donated 10,000 won!]
-My child might be a bit rough around the edges, but they have a kind heart…^^ I hope the trainer does a good job managing them.
“Oh dear, Riri’s Normalization. Of course, of course. I know very well that your child has a kind heart. It pains me to be so strict, but… what can we do? It’s for the best. We just need to hold on for two more weeks, and I’ll do my best so we can both smile then!”
“I do feel a bit heartbroken to be so resolute, but what can you do? We’re both working towards something good here. Just hold on for two more weeks, and I’ll do my best so we can both smile then!”
As if acknowledging my sense of responsibility, encouragements occasionally flowed in. Most of them were from Riri’s viewers. They know how sincere I am.
After Riri asked me for help and we started figuring out our living arrangements, her diet became the content of our collaborative broadcasts.
Right now, Riri being locked in her room, screaming like a zoo monkey, can also be considered part of that content. It’s not like I wanted to trap her.
“Mala Tang… Yoajeong… Gopchang… Tteokbokki… Kimchi Stew…”
“Okay, snack time!”
“S-snack? It’s a snack, growl….”
Like now, offering Riri a cherry tomato as a snack while she’s starving was a planned gag. But her reaction felt so genuine, it was almost too real.
[Growl, this is ridiculous lol]
[Did she really turn into a beast?]
[I want Kimchi Stew]
[Suddenly, I feel a bit sorry for her]
[Come on, baby, let’s eat snacks~]
[Watching this reminds me of my dear puppy who crossed the rainbow bridge a few months ago ㅠㅠ]
[Are we saying Riri is acting like a dog now?]
“Instead of such stimulating food, how about we eat healthy cherry tomatoes?”
“Ugh… cherry tomatoes… ugh…”
The moment I mentioned snacks, Riri’s eyes lit up, only to darken instantly when I shoved a cherry tomato in front of her face. She shook her head and grimaced.
“Oh ho, are you being picky right now?”
“Ugh… but… cherry tomatoes… now….”
“Don’t eat it, then. Guess you’re not that hungry yet.”
“Ah, no way!”
I moved away from her and returned to my computer. Riri’s desperate scream echoed from behind.
[Training her with food… perfect]
[Complete captivity ㄷㄷ]
[Kayak, I didn’t see you that way, but you’re really scary]
[I want to be raised by the host too]
[Feeding her, making her exercise, keeping her healthy… Isn’t it a win-win situation?]
“Let’s make it healthy… Isn’t it all gain in the end?”
“You’re really willing to do anything for your goals, huh?”
“Please look forward to the next two weeks!”
*
Two weeks have passed.
Finally, the day has come for Riri’s diet to end.
“Is Riri gonna hit 50 kilos? Is she gonna hit 50 kilos? Is she gonna hit 50 kilos?”
“Kayak helped out, right? She hasn’t missed it, has she?”
When Riri first declared her diet, the number of people showing interest and support has greatly increased.
Thanks to turning her diet into a kind of content. People enjoyed watching her run around trying to lose weight alongside Kayak. It captivated both the viewers mainly watching Riri and Kayak’s broadcasts.
Amidst everyone’s expectations and interest, Riri’s broadcast began.
“Riri is live!”
– Patch Note 8.14.
With a unique title, Riri’s stream went live. By the time around 5,000 viewers settled in, the audience was eagerly waiting for her.
Bam bam bam bam bam bam bam-
Suddenly, the background music started playing. It was a tune quite familiar to the viewers who were already in the stream.
Well, that makes sense since it was the BGM played by Oh Hong-kyun, the director of Abyss, when announcing any new patch updates.
Just as the confused viewers were about to start typing in the chat…
The screen shifted from a plain white background to show Riri’s face straight on. Along with that, a voice started narrating like an announcement.
“The girl reading the patch notes, Patch Reading Girl Kayak here. Today is the day of the 8.14 patch, and I’m here to inform you of the changes made!”
“Wow! Patch Note!”
“Patch Reading Girl Kayak has entered the chat, lol!”
“Ah… Is it finally the time for normalization?”
“Riri’s weight is decreasing, whoa!”
“Ha Hong-kyun, lol!”
“Doctor Kayak coming in clutch, whoa!”
Familiar BGM, a familiar situation. The only thing that changed was that Riri was the subject of the patch notes, and Kayak was the one reading them.
“Riri can now eat Mala Tang. Due to excessive weight, she had been limited in her food intake. Now, having successfully reduced her weight to 49.7 kg, below her target weight of 50 kg, she can eat her desired foods, including Mala Tang. She will show an even stronger self moving forward!”
Due to excessive weight, she had been limited in her food intake. But now, having achieved her target weight of 50kg and even lost more to reach 49.7kg, she can eat whatever she desires, including Mala Tang. She is set to show a stronger side than ever before.
On screen, Riri steps onto the scale, narrating along with Kayak, revealing her weight.
The scale displays 49.7, and Riri gazes forward, silently roaring like a beast.
[Ao lol, did she finally succeed?]
[The patch notes are absurd lol]
[After rolling like that, it couldn’t help but drop]
[Wow, did you really lose to the 40s?]
[For sure, losing weight improves skin and line]
[This is Riri, now super powerful, can’t stop this]
[Why does her roar seem cool lol]
But this isn’t the end. The screen transitions again to show Riri from about a month ago.
The split screen shows two Riris side by side. On the left, she’s before starting her diet; on the right, she’s completed it.
“Riri’s Skeletal Muscle Mass has increased by 0.8kg, and her Body Fat Percentage has decreased by 2.6%. Healthier than before, Riri is set to show a more powerful self.”
Once again appearing out of nowhere, Riri wields nunchucks, spinning them in sync with Kayak’s narration of her becoming ‘stronger.’
-Abyo~!
[Lol, what the heck]
[Kayak is seriously a famous crazy person]
[Yes… uhh…]
[She does look strong lol]
[Are you Bruce Lee or what?]
[When did she learn to swing nunchucks lol]
[Fact is, Riri has gotten healthier!]
[I think her intelligence may have dropped?]
[No, no, she’s back to normal, this is the real Riri]
“These were the changes made with the 8.14 patch notes. Please love the transformed Riri, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who’s supported our journey.”
Clap clap clap—
With applause in the background, Riri dances joyfully as the broadcast ends.