NOVEL NEXT Chapter 99
Come to think of it… how far are we allowed to answer?
Maintaining my gaze on my sister’s chest.
I fell into a daze of contemplation.
‘…I’ve mostly just watched Momobin’s broadcasts lately.’
Time for a person has its limits.
I’d watch recorded shows I missed, and if there were clips of the fun parts, I’d watch those again too.
As a result, I’d hardly seen other people’s streams.
Usually, when chatting in Momobin’s broadcasts, I was mostly just following what others said.
Impromptu moments like today had never happened before.
…One wrong word, and it’d all be red medicine.
Of course, our Si-yoon is cute, so it’s blue medicine instead.
No, that’s not the point right now.
How much information can I share with the viewers? What about the level of my statements?
Where does it start and end in terms of what’s suitable for a broadcast…?
“…Ah.”
Speaking of which, I had been staring at my sister’s chest this whole time.
I awkwardly tore my gaze away and lifted my head. I made eye contact with Si-yoon.
She was staring at me with a somewhat displeased expression.
…I can’t figure anything out just from this alone.
I need more information for judgment.
I slightly turned my gaze to look at the monitor.
Momobin’s avatar had a typical smiling face.
“…Aha.”
Since it’s Momobin, who can change expressions at will!
Could this topic mean ‘OK’?
After all, I hadn’t received any prior warnings at all.
Could it mean that it’s fine as long as I read the room?
If it’s not suitable, they’ll surely stop me!
Feeling relaxed, I opened my mouth.
* * *
Momobin and Si-hyun gathered their thoughts.
As soon as the viewer mentioned a weakness, my sister’s gaze went straight to her chest.
…I had anticipated this already.
I knew that one of the concepts would definitely involve the topic of a flat chest.
The vibe is totally different when viewers are joking and teasing versus when my sister talks about it in real life. And even though my sister has a busty figure. Either way, I was prepared.
But…
“I’m sorry for not giving the answer you expected, but having a flat chest is just a status.”
– No bad words for saying you can’t tell the difference between breasts and backs!
– True! A flat chest is a status! It has rarity!
– You poor souls who don’t know the charm of a flat chest!
– All those who used to tease Momobin are subtly shifting their stance now, LOL!
– For real, LOL!
– She says that, but she actually has it!
– LOL!
My sister, who was starting to adapt to the stream, was a tougher opponent than I expected.
Honestly, it seems like she’s overly well-adjusted to being on air.
She’s throwing curveballs left and right.
“But there’s one weakness I can say for sure.”
Si-hyun grinned.
“She’s terrible at games.”
– LOLOLOLOLOL
– No way, LOL!
– This is hilarious, LOL!
– There’s a disconnect between her pretty voice and her gameplay, LOL!
– For real, LOLOLOLOL
“Ah, so this wasn’t just known to me?”
Si-hyun said casually.
The viewers reacted with enthusiasm.
– Right, right! LOL!
– Hurry and tell us something only you know!
– It’s true that Momobin has the will but can’t execute, LOL!
– Come on!
The viewers urged my older sister.
Si-hyun, who had been leading this from the start, spoke as though reminiscing a long-past memory.
“Momobin was really cute when she was little. How so, you wonder—”
“Stop! Stop! Don’t say stuff like that, it’s embarrassing!”
“See? That’s the privilege of family.”
– LOLOLOLOLOL
– Definitely a privilege, LOL!
– Your sister speaks so well, LOL!
– Already adapted to the stream, LOL!
This was just the first question.
Before I knew it, the initiative of the broadcast began shifting toward Si-hyun.
Si-yoon mumbled, looking dumbfounded.
“…Is our sister a broadcasting genius?”
– LOLOLOLOLOL
– Momobin, let’s make an avatar for your sister too!
– Does your sister play games well?
Various chats flew by in an instant.
Si-yoon picked one amidst the sea of messages and replied.
“Our sister, honestly, is a cheat character. She’s really good at games. And she has a big chest.”
– ???
– ?????
– What’s with the flat chest to voluptuous progression, LOL?
– So that means Momobin is the smaller one, right?
– Doesn’t your sister have nothing to lose to Momobin? LOL!
As the viewers chimed in, Si-yoon jumped in with an excited shout.
“No, really. She’s an inferiority complex factory! Besides not being able to handle spicy food, she excels at everything!”
“…I used to handle food well.”
“Right now you can’t, can you?”
“…That’s true.”
Si-hyun reluctantly agreed.
The adorable reaction sent the viewers into a frenzy, spamming the chat.
– No way, LOLOLOLOL
– Isn’t your sister just too cute? LOL!
– I’m more curious about your sister than about Momobin now, LOL!
– Momobin’s sister is so cute! LOLOLOLOL
The viewers’ fiery reactions!
Si-hyun, slightly taken aback, scanned the chat once more.
Most of it was quite similar.
‘…What’s so cute about this?’
It was just that she couldn’t eat spicy things anymore.
Why is this considered cute?
I don’t feel bad, but honestly, I just can’t figure it out.
Si-hyun tilted her head and asked the viewers.
“What’s so cute about not being able to eat spicy food…?”
– Oh my heart…
– This is what we call natural charm, huh?
– Not realizing she’s cute = cheat code!
– Hee-heung, now my heart belongs to you, sister…
– Sis, I’m dead.
For now, I don’t even need a heart and still can’t understand what’s so cute.
Si-hyun was lost in thought, lightly tapping her cheek with her finger.
Meanwhile, Si-yoon took over the stream.
“Everyone, please charm my sister gently today. We might even do a co-op game later!”
– That sounds like a good idea! Pass.
– As expected, Momobin knows how to broadcast well, LOL!
– Sibling co-op game? I’m already excited! LOL!
– It would be fun if you two bicker! LOL!
The viewers were all quite receptive.
Lost in thought for a moment, Si-hyun spoke without thinking.
“…Shall we go with an easy game?”
“Huh? We should think about that later.”
“Wouldn’t it be hard if we went with a tough game? Right, everyone?”
– LOLOLOLOLOL
– No, LOL!
– Exactly, LOLOLOLOL
– Looks like Momobin really is good at games, huh? LOL!
– The confidence just oozes out! LOL!
The viewers were rolling with laughter.
Glancing briefly at the chat, Si-yoon looked at her sister in disbelief.
“No, sister! Aren’t you adapting to the stream too quickly?!”
“…Huh? What do you mean?”
“Just a moment ago, you were super nervous asking if we couldn’t not do a collab! But now you’re asking ‘Right, everyone?’ and casually talking to the viewers!”
“…Well, everyone is friendly, right?”
– We might be a bit friendly!
– Mhm. We’re gentlemen after all.
– But why is Momobin’s sister so cute? LOL!
– She’s from another world of cuteness! LOL!
– Momobin has birthed a broadcasting genius!
– For real, LOL!
Si-yoon stared, dumbfounded, at the chat.
Friendly, right.
Those people who would bite at the slightest opportunity.
‘…Though they can be nice when they want to.’
Anyway, they were people who were easily swept away by the situation.
Even my sister naturally took control of the atmosphere.
After shaking her head in disbelief, Si-yoon continued the halted broadcast.
“Next up, the second question! Before reading… Sister, why do you have a cushion on your lap?”
“…Huh? I just like the soft texture.”
“Do you need a knee blanket?”
“Oh, that would be nice too. So everyone, what do you think? Cushion and knee blanket merch.”
– LOLOLOLOL
– Were you seriously thinking about merch, LOL?!
– Your sister is a true fan of Momobin, LOL!
– For real, LOLOLOLOLOL
– Ah, you’re just too cute! LOLOLOLOL
– I feel like I’m going to die from cuteness, LOL!
Again, laughter erupted, and the viewers flooded the chat.
Throughout today’s broadcast, Momobin was tossed around by her sister.
Each time, the viewers were enchanted by the guest’s charm.
Momobin’s lovely voice and calm tone were captivating the viewers instantly.
It was the beginning of summer.
* * *
…After the broadcast ended.
I sat alone on the living room sofa, gazing blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought.
“That was more fun than I expected…”
The job of having to communicate with many people at once initially felt like a massive burden.
However, once I got into it, it turned out to be more manageable than I thought. It was an enjoyable time.
I’m not particularly looking to become a broadcaster, but maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to occasionally appear as a guest?
If Si-yoon proposes it later, I think I can give a positive response.
“Broadcasting, broadcasting…”
Communicating with many people. I learned that it was possible.
As the first semester of the Academy draws to a close. A general studies class of 15 students.
The approach of the unknown American returnee. Some information that has slipped out.
…I suppose it’s about time.
I feel like it’s time to brace myself.
Slowly rising, I grasped my smartphone.
I sent a message to Executive Jang Han-soo, saying that I had something important to discuss and would like to meet in person.
I will no longer allow my life to be swayed in the hands of others. I will make my own decisions.