I am Smart

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* Last Episode Summary

Moon Si-hyun turns on her broadcast while suffering from menstrual symptoms and loneliness.

However, she is emotionally shocked by the mischievous antics of her viewers and abruptly shuts off the stream.

This act sends ripples through her audience.

Hearing the news, Lee Da-ram visits Moon Si-hyun’s home to comfort her.

Yet, even after a few days, Moon Si-hyun has not turned the broadcast back on.

Desperate for a solution to get her to stream again, Lee Da-ram decides to collaborate on a cooking stream together…

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In a bustling city, there was a woman who stood out.

Dressed neatly in a white shirt and black jeans, she had an aura of quiet dignity.

Yet, what drew people’s eyes was not only her refined appearance but her petite face, porcelain skin, and strikingly sharp features.

…And the biggest reason? Her elegant clothing only accentuated her curvaceous figure.

Thus, despite her seemingly unapproachable vibe, several men gathered the courage to strike up a conversation with her.

However, true to their expectations, she politely declined each and every one, without the slightest change in her expression.

So, the woman stood silently while time passed in the city.

“Over here, sis! This way! Our house!”

At the sound of a youthful cry in the distance, she finally turned her head.

A small girl was waving her hand towards her.

“……”

The woman’s expression remained unchanged.

…Although her ears began to turn increasingly red.

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– Where is that rodent called Squirrel or Nutria going to come?

(GIF of Pepe throwing a punch)

Damn it, hurry up and bring Moon Si-hyun!

– For real, lol

– But I didn’t know they were this close?

N They say they work part-time together.

N Don’t you know Squirrel is Moon Si-hyun’s boyfriend?

N Incoming reidentification.

– But for real, when will she come? Didn’t they say precisely at twelve?

N It’s currently 11:50, what nonsense is this?

N I just got here?

N Really?

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Squirrel – Cooking stream with Si-hyun!!!

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O

O

Wow

(Daram’s emoji)

Wow

Wow

Wow

Has Moon Si-hyun arrived??

(Daram’s emoji)

(Daram’s emoji)

What, did they meet in real life?

O

Wow

Wow

Wow

Bring Moon Si-hyun!!!

(Daram’s emoji)

(Daram’s emoji)

Nice to meet you, Squirrel.

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‘Daram’s’ real-life collaboration was her first with Moon Si-hyun, and the new news from the absent Moon Si-hyun brought in thousands of viewers.

“Hello! Nice to meet you!”

Suddenly Lee Da-ram said in a lively tone, waving her hand.

In the stream from the Squirrel’s channel, two screens were visible side by side.

One small screen featured Lee Da-ram and the other VTubers using motion capture cameras.

The largest screen, however, displayed a rare “real-life” camera that isn’t often seen in VTuber broadcasts.

It showed a view overlooking a marble countertop.

As excited viewers flooded the chat with expectations for a special event that had been announced in advance.

“Cheers!!”

With that sound, one little hand appeared on the screen, then another.

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Wow

What a hand

Wow

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Like a sound effect, it would perfectly fit the word “pop,” small and cute hands wiggled their fingers.

They weren’t bare hands, but she was wearing black cooking nitrile gloves.

Lee Da-ram seemed eager to meet the viewers’ expectations as she wiggled her fingers here and there in excitement.

Though just two hands, it was an enormous fan service for VTuber fans.

In her half-year career, Squirrel had never revealed her actual hands.

After a while, as such time passed…

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But where did Si-hyun go?

Where is Moon Si-hyun?

Bring the Bear Doll girl!

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As the same comments flooded the chat more and more, Lee Da-ram turned around to move to the next plan.

“Sis! Come here!”

…However.

“…… Sis?”

When she noticed Moon Si-hyun was not in her expected spot, Lee Da-ram momentarily faltered.

“Ugh!”

She could hear the sound of Squirrel hurriedly running away as it grew fainter.

“Sis!? Why are you just sitting there? Get up quickly!”

“I-I’m not mentally prepared…!”

“What kind of mental preparation takes this long? Hurry up!”

“Aah…”

The two women’s bickering could be heard beyond the wall until footsteps echoing with certainty approached.

The model in the Bear Doll costume was pulled out toward the Squirrel’s hand.

“……”

There was a brief silence. Lee Da-ram was waiting for Moon Si-hyun to speak, but she remained silent.

The delicate ears beside her slender neck were bright red, and her eyes averted, revealing just how nervous she was.

And, although she wouldn’t admit it, there was a hint of resentment toward the viewers.

She genuinely believed that the viewers had shifted their affection elsewhere.

To put it bluntly, she was a bit pouting.

So she cast slightly sulky eyes on the chat window.

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Hahaha

Bear girl

Wow, finally seeing you!

I missed you so much!

Why did you take an unannounced break, you jerk?

I missed you ㅠㅠㅠ

I love you

Moon Si-hyun!! Moon Si-hyun!! Moon Si-hyun!! Moon Si-hyun!! Moon Si-hyun!! Moon Si-hyun!! Moon Si-hyun!! Moon Si-hyun!! Moon Si-hyun!!

The world started spinning again…

I love you, Moon Si-hyun!

Si-hyun bear resurrection, lololol

Finally emerged, Moon Si-hyun, lol finally emerged, Moon Si-hyun, lol finally emerged, Moon Si-hyun, lol finally emerged, Moon Si-hyun, lol finally emerged, Moon Si-hyun, lol

Why did you come now?

Why the hell did you take an unscheduled break???

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However, at the time when Lee Da-ram tried to persuade her with words like, “It’s all because the viewers love you,” there weren’t really any comments teasing her.

“……”

Only then did a smile appear on Moon Si-hyun’s lips. Although her model in the doll mask couldn’t convey expressions,

“……”

Lee Da-ram could certainly see it beside her.

Moon Si-hyun apologized and briefly shared various conversations.

But when it came to the new nickname ‘Cub’, she couldn’t bring herself to object this time around.

Thus the broadcast continued.

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ㅇㅇ donated 1000 won.

So what about the silence? How will you apologize for this?

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For real

Oh no

You see…

Si-hyun is a girl…

Si-hyun, you know?

Let’s just be thankful she showed up…

There are ways for just girls…

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Half joking, half serious, Da-ram and Moon Si-hyun were engrossed in their conversation, so neither noticed it—it was somewhat lucky.

At that moment.

“Hey, place this here.”

“……”

After a moment of silence, one hand was visible. That hand placed a ladle in front of the camera.

The chat instantly fell silent.

It was definitely not Da-ram’s hand.

In contrast to Lee Da-ram’s small and cute hand, it was slender, long, and very beautiful, showing no similarity to Da-ram.

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Sex

Wow

Wow

Lololol

Wow

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Wow, come to think of it, a cooking stream means a hand reveal.

All those IQ 84KG kids should just leave.

For sure, those fingers are for some blue medicine.

Just by looking at those hands, lol

Wait, did she… do that to get pleasure with those fingers???

With just one hand reveal, she managed to capture hearts, lolololololololol

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But did Moon Si-hyun read the chat?

“……”

– Slide

Quietly, she pulled her hand out of the camera’s view.

Such a grown-up hand performing an immature action made the viewers feel even better, and the chat flared up for a while longer.

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ㅇㅇ donated 1000 won.

What dish are we cooking today?

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“Oh! What we’re making is…”

Lee Da-ram began to excitedly bring everything into the camera, making clattering noises.

Meat with the blood drained, various spices, vegetables, etc…

And proudly, Lee Da-ram said,

“We’re making braised short ribs!”

Lee Da-ram busily prepared various kitchen supplies.

“So, after draining the blood from the meat? We do a preliminary boiling?”

While checking the notepad in her hand, Lee Da-ram babbled excitedly.

She told me she would handle the overall cooking and asked for my help as an assistant.

But she wouldn’t allow everything.

If I even took a peeler for the potatoes…

“No! That’s dangerous.”

– Slide

“…… No, it’s not even a knife, it’s just a potato peeler.”

“No! You can’t. Just peel the garlic over there.”

“……”

Lee Da-ram spoke very firmly as she took away what was in my hands.

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That’s a bit unsettling.

Just let Si-hyun handle the dishes.

Her fingers might get cut off.

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…To what extent had my impression defamed me?

After taking out the pre-boiled meat, Lee Da-ram trimmed the fat with scissors.

“Now I’ll start boiling it properly?”

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O

O……

Squirrel can cook well too.

I will grant 10 points for wife qualifications.

Si-hyun, learn from this.

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“Have you cooked a lot?”

“No, it’s my first time, but I studied a bit. Hehe… Isn’t it not bad?”

Then Lee Da-ram held up some spices.

“And here we mix soy sauce, sugar, pepper, garlic, and green onion… to make the marinade?”

“…… Um.”

For a moment, my gaze went to the fridge behind us.

“And now I’ll cut the veggies to put in.”

Lee Da-ram grabbed the vegetables and the knife.

“I learned that for braised ribs, the vegetables should be cut round? What was it…”

And at that moment, Lee Da-ram held the vegetables and knife.

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Wait, is this okay?

That looks super dangerous, lol

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“Hey, wait.”

In the end, I couldn’t hold back and grabbed Lee Da-ram’s hand.

“Yes?”

“You’re holding the knife too dangerously. I’ll help you.”

I took the knife from a flustered Lee Da-ram and grabbed the vegetables.

“Sis! That’s dangerous.”

Lee Da-ram exclaimed, trying to stop Moon Si-hyun.

When she asked beforehand, she also said that she wasn’t particularly good at cooking.

And usually, I couldn’t imagine that the air-headed Lee Da-ram is good at cooking.

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Oh no

This is dangerous

Oh my gosh

Her fingers might become finger-sticks?

Somebody stop her, Squirrel!

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…But.

– Chop, chop, chop, chop, chop

Moon Si-hyun continued chopping skillfully.

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??

?

Oh?

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Her delicate fingers skillfully diced the vegetables.

The viewers and Lee Da-ram stared at the scene in a daze.

“And Da-ram, do you happen to have onions and pears?”

“Huh? Yes… I have.”

“They should be in the fridge, right? Can I take them out?”

Moon Si-hyun asked for permission, grated some pear on the grater, and cubed the onion.

Her skilled knife handling, the way she handled utensils, and adjusted the lacking seasoning were all impressive.

That was… definitely.

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Why are you so good?

Incredibly good, right?

Like my mother-level good.

That looks so delicious.

Forget about the nickname Cub…

You’re not a Cub, you’re my wife!

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And that was a fact even Lee Da-ram didn’t realize.

Lee Da-ram was staring at Moon Si-hyun in bewilderment.

“…… Sis, how come you’re so good at cooking?”

“Huh?”

Moon Si-hyun looked as if saying, “Why do you ask something so obvious?”

“I live alone.”

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What is this?

Does living alone mean your delivery orders increase…?

Wait, does Moon Si-hyun live alone??

A single girl usually ends up zeroing out, but… if she can cook well, I’ll give her a plus.

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“Ah, no. I knew that, but I thought you could only do a little cooking…”

Lee Da-ram stared at her with a shocked expression.

“To me, this is ‘a little’.”

Moon Si-hyun said casually before looking back down at her cutting board.

“Um, and let’s add a little more pepper. Is there syrup separately?”

“Yes…”

Now, Moon Si-hyun started cooking entirely on her own. Lee Da-ram could only watch from behind, staring.

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Let’s just make her my wife, Si-hyun!

You’re doing so well!

The syrup was so great; it was awkward.

Why does she handle knives so well?

There’s no need for bride classes…

―――

The chat was positive, and the broadcast flowed smoothly.

Lee Da-ram took a deep breath and smiled broadly.

Moon Si-hyun’s revival… seemed like it was going well, and it felt good when she received praises from the viewers.

Moreover, the charms of Moon Si-hyun that Lee Da-ram herself hadn’t noticed. Seeing her quietly cooking made her happy, too.

While Da-ram quietly observed her from behind,

The waist tightly tied with an apron, and in the center, hair hung down.

…Watching that made a playful grin appear at the corner of Lee Da-ram’s mouth.

She secretly stood behind Moon Si-hyun.

“Um. If it tastes this good, let’s simmer it, Squirrel!”

Waiting until Moon Si-hyun placed down her spoon and pot lid, she suddenly called out.

“Yap!”

In a playful voice, she poked her side with her finger.

“Gyah!?”

“Ugh!?”

Moon Si-hyun bent down, holding her side, and Lee Da-ram was startled and made a strange sound, too.

…After that.

“”……””

A moment of silence lapsed.
Moon Si-hyun was really quiet by nature.

Her claim that she isn’t feminine… didn’t gain solid consensus from Lee Da-ram and the world, but she was somewhat grasping the nuance of what she was trying to say.

No aegyo. Quiet. In a sense, unsentimental.

That was the image of Moon Si-hyun.

…But, just now, that involuntary scream.

That sound was completely inconsistent with Moon Si-hyun’s usual image, and the nickname ‘Cub’ started to dissolve now.

With hands covering her mouth, Moon Si-hyun squatted down and froze.

Of course, it was already too late.

Slowly, both their gazes…

Paused for a moment before they flowed rapidly into the flooded chat.