I am Smart

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Male Virtual Broadcasting Repository

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Oh, Hoo-ji, you’ve really got me feeling it, huh?

Hoo-ji Bang On!!

The broadcast has started!

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Hako Virtual Minor Gallery

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– Who the hell is Hoo-ji, you damn degenerate bastards?

Give a quick rundown of the gallery in three seconds before I kill you.

– There’s a male VTuber that those bitches are simping for.

– Period pad.

– Everyone here should know, how could you not?

– Catching the male influx.

– He’s a bit famous in the female community.

– He’s really good and fun, but the chats there are so terrible that I just watch without chatting.

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Hoo-ji. He’s a rare male VTuber in the Pazzk broadcasting scene.

Relatively, male VTubers are not popular. It’s hard for them to get traction due to a smaller consumer base compared to female VTubers.

However, the lack of competition means it can also be viewed as a blue ocean. Hoo-ji managed to succeed in gaining popularity by appealing to this point and his unique characteristics.

Fiore recently introduced a new position called ‘Current Realm Support’ due to the seasonal changes, bringing in a significant number of female users.

And Hoo-ji’s position is Current Realm Dealer. Given his personality, he’s kind to Current Realm Supports and doesn’t get angry easily with his somewhat childish voice.

His various traits successfully attracted the interest of women starting out in Fiore. With his significantly high skill level at the Master rank, a slight influx of male viewers also followed.

All of this isn’t a concept meticulously calculated on his part. But seizing chances from coincidences is also a skill.

Hoo-ji made an effort not to mesh too much with female streamers, reflecting the viewer demand. While not as intense as male viewers, females are sensitive to the private lives of their favorite VTubers.

That’s how much effort he put in.

…… Or so he thought.

After the clip from a patron with the nickname ‘Explain It’ appeared, the chat window quickly turned cold.

The man remained silent, alternating between the game’s chat and the broadcast chat.

Cold sweat dripped down his forehead.

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Is that real??;;
Speak up, Hoo-ji, lol;
Did you mute yourself? Hehe

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The chat window of Hoo-ji, while laughing, was anything but cheerful. Several more messages followed, then it suddenly went quiet.

However, the speed at which posts about Hoo-ji emerged in the female community accelerated exponentially.

Unlike Moon Si-hyun’s viewers who reacted instantly in both chat and community.

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Male Virtual Broadcasting Repository

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Moon Si-hyun??[4]
Moon Si-hyun? Bear Doll? Is that him?[6]
So Hoo-ji gave that person his number at the VR Room?[3]
What’s their relationship? Are they dating??[2]
Isn’t this just a fabrication to get Hoo-ji’s attention?[7]
No, I ordered tteokbokki and then this happened[5]
Did Hoo-ji give his number?? Isn’t it the other way around??[4]

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Pazzk Minor Gallery

Hako Virtual Minor Gallery

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So, Moon Si-hyun got through? [5]
What kind of bait is this, damn it?[3]
In the end, even Si-hyun is getting laughed at by someone in the same industry…[4]
All the working drones can die, lol!!![3]
Can we now bash this damn Si-hyun?[4]
I don’t know what’s happening, but my dopamine is skyrocketing since lunch, lol!!![6]

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Continuing to rise without falling, the new star streamer Moon Si-hyun, the popular female streamer Hoo-ji.

With an utterly unexpected connection between the two streamers, both communities ignited overnight. And the spark was lit by Moon Si-hyun.

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Haha

Lol

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The chat hasn’t been active. It’s cold. Hoo-ji’s legs trembled slightly.

The girl from the VR Room. As soon as he heard her voice in the video sponsorship, it all came rushing back. A few months ago, she’d asked him to teach her how to be a Fighter, that truly, truly beautiful girl.

And the bad girl who left him extremely downcast by not contacting him despite him waiting so long.

A very brief first love for Hoo-ji, who had been gaming from his school days until now.

Despite viewers’ thoughts, Hoo-ji was well-versed in various communities. He’d heard the name Moon Si-hyun a few times on the board. However, with his busy streaming schedule lately, he hadn’t been able to see much directly.

But what are the odds?

What are the odds that the girl he met in the VR Room, the one he summoned great courage to give a note with his contact information and buy a drink for, would become a fellow coworker?

Hoo-ji let out a shallow sigh, making sure it didn’t reach anyone.

It was clear that there would be a huge uproar in the female community right now.

Hoo-ji had been subtly ‘broth selling.’ Appealing enough to women without causing discomfort to men. He had been balancing that line well until now.

If it were to come to light that he gave his number to an outside girl, it would undoubtedly be a fatal blow.

“……”

For a moment, his hand hovered over the game’s forced exit button, but he quickly shook his head. Avoiding the situation like this would be a massive misstep.

Yet it felt hard to say anything here. Because everything was true.

The quiet virtual model of Hoo-ji and the quieter chat window.

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Moon Si-hyun (Current Realm/Dealer): Hoo-ji, I’ll be your Current Realm Support. You can be the Current Realm Dealer.

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At that moment, a chat message appeared in the game again.

“…… Hah.”

A deep sigh escaped. It was truly the most pointless gesture of goodwill.

‘Are you trying to get revenge by deliberately doing this? How dare you meddle with me?’

Without knowing Moon Si-hyun’s true capabilities, Hoo-ji couldn’t help but think such things now.

But it was too late to refuse, as Moon Si-hyun had already chosen the Priest. Reluctantly, the man chose Fighter to fit the combination.

An awkward encounter. And thus, the game began.

And he lost.

The reason was crystal clear on the game’s result screen.

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Defeat

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Portfolio (Sky Realm/Swordsman): So what does Si-hyun look like, Hoo-ji?

Dice666 (Sky Realm/Knight): Oh, man, I feel ashamed in front of a girl I’m trying to hit on, lol.

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Hoo-ji: (3/6/9)

Moon Si-hyun: (9/1/4)

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Hako Virtual Minor Gallery

Pazzk Minor Gallery

Fist Over Legend Minor Gallery

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Lol, it’s a total ambush, lol.[4]

How does she play like a Fighter even though she’s a Priest?[4]

Her damage output is higher than Hoo-ji’s, lol.[5]

They say she’s a beastly Priest on her first match, her skills are on point;[6]

Hoo-ji must’ve lost his mind watching her play, lol.[5]

How is she buffing herself while dealing all the damage as a Priest?[4]

Why is Hoo-ji so bad?[7]

This one will definitely master anything she does, it seems.[5]

Is Si-hyun’s unicorn now safe??? Please![4]

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Now that it’s over, explain it, Hoo-ji.

Who the heck is that?

Is it true that you gave your number to that person in the VR Room…?

First, explain a bit.

Since the game’s over, let’s go, go!

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As if waiting for the game to end, the previously quiet chat window suddenly exploded.

Hoo-ji found it, unsurprisingly, hard to say anything. Because everything Moon Si-hyun said was true.

“…… I’ll go to the bathroom for a bit and then tell you.”

Hoo-ji said that and picked up a pack of cigarettes and walked out.

– Here, I realized that ignorance is also a sin.

(Clip of Moon Si-hyun reminiscing while standing next to Hoo-ji)

Smiling brightly, she steps into the killing floor.

– Isn’t this intentional at this point?

– Is this girl crazy? lol.

– Why the hell is she so oblivious…?

– She just barged in and spilled all the broth.

– For real, she must’ve never known a male streamer…

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– Hoo-ji face question, Moon Si-hyun reaction.clip

{Sponsorship Content: So, is Hoo-ji good-looking? What did you think?

Uh, well, that’s…

(Moon Si-hyun’s model stiffens for a moment, unsure of where to place her hands, then turns her gaze away slightly)

I think it’s not really right to evaluate someone’s looks…}

Ah… lol.

– Her body is way too honest.

– Si-hyun, seriously, that’s way too much, lol!

– Wow, her gestures are super realistic.

– And her chest shaking in the middle of this is super lewd.

Lol, she’s a total pervert body.

Lol, I’m putting all these replies in today, you know, when she runs, it shakes massively.

Lol, but why does she run so violently in the game?

– But for real, she’s so nice, lol!

– She’s so nice that she can’t lie…

– So does it mean Hoo-ji never saw Moon Si-hyun’s face? Wasn’t that mentioned?

– Since the game started, she hasn’t said a word.

– Damn, I’m so curious.

– If he got her number, isn’t that all that needs to be said?

– Honestly, even a plain girl can get one.

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– Unicorn season has to be sewn back for the 209409th time….clip

{Sponsorship Content: After that, did you ask for her number again?

Hmm, no. I learned so much on my own. I kept thinking I should reach out, but I kept postponing it.

Are the contact details stored? …… No. Just have the memo you gave me.

It was probably something you put effort into giving, so I feel a bit sorry. I’m glad that we met this time. … I’m sure it surprised you that I came all the way here, right? Hmm…}

– Wow.

– Si-hyun, I believed in you.

– For real, if she’s not a virgin, let’s start a nuclear war, lol.

– (Unicorn smiling emoji)

– I think she really thought she just gave it to teach him something.

– No way she’s that naive, right??? Why are you so slow to respond??

– For sure, she genuinely intended to teach him, but probably meant something else, lol.

– This stupid girl is seriously worrying me suddenly.

– The squirrel sometimes seems to hold back when talking about Moon Si-hyun, sighing heavily, is this why? lol.

– She has no awareness that she’s just a girl with a huge X on her chest…

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– Revisiting the old female reactions……txt

“The VTuber incident” female reactions

{(Capture of the old female community)

– (Shock Warning) This time, the VTuber dating rumor response on DC.

(Captures of various insults mixed into DC comments)

– Why is it a problem that an adult woman is dating an adult man? Isn’t it just fine during the flower of youth? Should she live each day streaming just to make you feel good?

Lol, 222

Lol, 3333

Lol, 44, that’s exactly what I wanted to say.

– Ugh, I seriously feel jaded about internet broadcasting; they want to kill people over one relationship… Maybe I need to go live a bit in reality.

Lol, 22…

Lol, 3, seriously scary; I’m not joking, my hands are shaking looking at those DC comments…

Lol, 4, it’s hard for female streamers to survive……seriously.

Lol, 5, it’s the same whether in reality or virtually, men are all the same.

Lol, 6, if it were abroad, I wouldn’t have cared so much.

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Yet these women today

{- So, you mean Hoo-ji was saying there’s only viewers in front of him, yet behind the scenes, he was getting girls’ numbers? Lol, that’s kinda funny.

– Wow… lol.

– You can’t trust a man, seriously.

– But isn’t it also super frustrating that he couldn’t reach out after getting that note?

Lol, 22, this is the real hit.

– But when that dating rumor broke on that person, didn’t reactions differ here a bit…?

Lol, Huh…

Lol, Huh

Lol, Huh, this is about responsibility as a streamer.

Lol, what are you even talking about? Hoo-ji has mentioned so many times that he only has viewers in mind.

Lol, shut up, please;;; Stop flooding the space;

– Damn, those incels will come here and capture everything again.}

Now it’s all about “responsibility as a streamer,” lol.

– Lol!

– Hahaha!

– Those last commenters are so clever, lol.

– They can’t empathize, huh, lol.

– ‘That bitch’ also got roasted after dating, lol.

– Female unicorns are all in despair, lol.

Lol (Unicorn sprawls emoji)

– When that VTuber dating rumor broke, those male commenters were literally frothing at the mouth, so it’s hilarious this is happening now, for real.

– The reunion of male unicorns and female unicorns, lol.

– So girls are worried about this too.

Lol, ‘broth selling’ is all the same.

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– Hoo-ji in crisis… The last move to turn everything around.jpg

(LGBT festival photo)

(“I am a feminist” written photo)

“If it isn’t this, I can’t change the public’s mind, Hoo-ji.”

– For real, if it’s not this, nothing will change the public’s mind.

– Lol!

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– The female community… Moon Si-hyun reactions.jpg

Compilation of comments and chat

{- Who’s she to keep acting like she knows Hoo-ji?

– Isn’t this just a trick to get Hoo-ji’s attention?

– Ugh, why is her voice so annoying…? lol.

– Stop bringing up Moon Si-hyun; it’s making me irritated.}

– Hahaha!

– Wow, she’s being treated like a shrew, lol.

– A girl initiating a move without any intention? This is a bit intriguing.

Lol, I feel like I get why the roles are reversed, haha.

– For real, being pure and annoying is so detestable to girls.[1]

Many pieces of information, presented in a fun and excited tone about Moon Si-hyun, were uploaded dozens of times as concept posts on DC.

By gathering them, it emerged that Moon Si-hyun actually seems to hold nothing but pure goodwill regarding Hoo-ji teaching her gaming.

Meanwhile, the fan following of Moon Si-hyun, fully grasping the situation, reveled in her charming antics and the cries of agony coming from the female community.

On the other hand, Hoo-ji felt like he was in hell.

In a rooftop room where he smoked a cigarette, it felt as though every puff could be his last.

Once this cigarette burned out completely, he’d have to face the hangman’s noose again.

Finally finishing the last cigarette, Hoo-ji returned indoors.

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Did you come back?

Add me as a friend.

Go ahead, add me.

Go ahead and send it.

I sent my friend request.

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As soon as he entered, he found nearly identical contents in the chats.

“……?”

There was indeed ‘Moon Si-hyun’ in the friend request list.

‘Why did she send this?’

For now, he had no choice but to accept it here. He accepted Moon Si-hyun’s friend request.

Immediately, a message came through.

[Hello, Hoo-ji.]

[Could we perhaps talk on Discord?]

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Hah

Lol

Go ahead

Hoo-ji, just accept it.

Ugh, this is giving me a headache, lol.

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The chat window was filled with reactions similar to earlier.

‘Why on earth does she want to call?’

Going against the current opinion in the chat is like signing a death warrant. As soon as Hoo-ji shared his Discord ID, a call came in.

[Hello? Hoo-ji?]

And then, he heard her voice. A very pleasant-sounding youthful voice filled with joy. A beautiful voice he missed. Even amidst this situation, it sank into his heart.

[I really enjoyed the drink you got me back then. I’m so sorry I couldn’t get in touch until now.]

Yet contrary to Hoo-ji’s thoughts, there was no sign of malice anywhere.

Pure malice.

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Is this for real?

Based on the reactions, this seems genuine.

Ugh, so annoying.

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Damn, lol.

Hahaha.

Hahaha.

The extinction of female unicorns, lol.

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“……”

Amidst the dizzying situation, Hoo-ji splashed some cold water on his face and then opened his mouth.