NOVEL NEXT Chapter 65
Finally, 7 PM approached, and I sat nervously in front of the computer with Mr. Exit.
Compared to my meager setup with just one broadcasting monitor and two lights, Mr. Exit’s room was filled with an overwhelming array of equipment, which only amplified my tension.
“Why so stiff? Don’t be nervous, just do it like you usually would on your stream.”
“Haha… It’s not as easy as it sounds. I never thought the day would come when I’d collaborate with my idol.”
“What idol? We’re all just people making a living from our little corners.”
Seeing Mr. Exit burst into laughter, it was hard to believe he was a major corporate streamer. But I suppose this down-to-earth side has helped him reach his current level.
It’s not easy to have nearly ten years of streaming experience, achieving such success while staying true to oneself without any scandals. As a fellow streamer, I admire him.
“Okay, let’s get started. It’s been a while since I’ve done a cam stream, and I’m a little nervous.”
“Speaking of which, it hasn’t been long since you revealed your face.”
“That’s right. Unlike Mr. Cosmo, I only turn the cam on when I feel like it.”
“That’s why the viewers keep demanding you turn it on,” Mr. Exit said with a wry smile as he clicked the button to start the broadcast.
【Mr. Exit’s stream has begun.】
Collaboration with Mr. Cosmo + Counseling Room
As the stream started with that concise title, it barely took a few seconds before the chat window began filling up at lightning speed.
【passingstreamer】- Excited!
【CheeseMelonSteamed】- Excited!
【SpicySweetPotatoNoodle】- Excited!
【NotEatingNoodle】- Excited, Koha!
Whoa, the hype is unreal. It’s no wonder this person is called the streamer of streamers. I mean, we’ve barely been live for three minutes and already over three thousand people are tuning in.
“Hello, everyone! As I mentioned before, today we’ll have an offline collaboration with Mr. Cosmo. Now, Mr. Cosmo, please say hello.”
With his trademark rapid-fire greeting, Mr. Exit gestured for me to introduce myself. I stiffened and lowered my head to the cam.
“Ah, hello! I’m Cosmo. I’m honored to be here in such a precious space; I hope to have a great time today with the Exit fans.”
【GabinLandMazeTent】- Wowwwww
【ExitTaxMore】- Koha Koha!
【SweetExitFans】- Wow, you’re super handsome!
【Hmmmmm-iveNeverHeardOfThisOne】- Hey…? Who’s this squid next to him…?
【’SoySauceSeasonedCrab’ donated 2,000 Cheese!】
– Dude next to Mr. Cosmo really looks like an uncle now.
I was surprised by the enthusiastic reactions and couldn’t help but let out a wry smile as I casually glanced at Mr. Exit dealing with the relentless teasing of his fans.
“Come on, let’s play nice. Mr. Cosmo is the top male cam streamer, and I’m just aging into an uncle.”
“Me, a male cam streamer?”
Suddenly raising me up while putting himself down left me wide-eyed in shock.
Male cam streamer? That’s a term that would definitely get a laugh from our viewers. While it’s not entirely wrong since it means a man’s face is on cam…
【’CosmoIsAbsolutelyProtected’ donated 1,000,000 Cheese!】
– Please take care of Mr. Cosmo today! Both of you, fighting!
I was left speechless and chuckled at the surprising donation from a familiar nickname.
Huh? It’s the Chairman? Looks like he came to watch our collaboration today. Truly grateful.
“Thank you so much, Mr. CosmoIsAbsolutelyProtected, for the one million Cheese donation. Looking at your name, it seems you’re a fan of Mr. Cosmo’s streams?”
“Yes, he’s our broadcasting chairman,” I replied.
I felt grateful for just having him here to watch the stream, let alone throwing in a hefty donation. I almost took too long to respond out of sheer surprise.
【I’ll QuitButterSoup】- Chairman-level class!
【DrinkIfYouWantToTalk】【100,000 on one cheer?】
【YoungestPerson】- Dude, seriously give this to Mr. Cosmo.
【’DonaVillain’ donated 5,000 Cheese!】
– If it’s awkward to divide a hundred grand with Mr. Cosmo, just cough.
“Y-yes…?”
Then, taking advantage of the Chairman’s donation, the mischievous viewers began to attack me.
I really wasn’t thinking about that, but hearing it made me unconsciously glance at Mr. Exit. He silently smiled and seemed to suggest to respond as I felt comfortable.
I decided to ease up and responded lightly.
“Ahem…!”
More like I just coughed.
“Um, Mr. Cosmo? What was that cough just now? Are you okay up there?”
Sure enough, with a playful smile, Mr. Exit pointed out my action. I acted shamelessly and responded in a gravelly voice.
“Oh, I’m sorry. It’s the changing seasons, and I’ve caught a bit of a cold….”
【Maltichu】- Hahahahahahahaha!
【ShamanClothWiggly】- Changing seasons? In July?
【SurpriseTribute】- It’s only tropical nights, but you call it changing seasons, ahh hahahaha!
The viewers seemed to take it as a joke too, bursting into laughter as they appeared to be moved by my audacity.
“Oh, you have a cold? That can happen. These nights can get chilly with the air conditioning on.”
“Definitely chilly. Mr. Exit, be careful of cold air illness, and make sure you cover yourself with a blanket when you sleep.”
Thanks to that, the atmosphere relaxed a bit, and the broadcast could finally start in earnest.
Once I wrapped up my brief introduction, Mr. Exit began to explain how the collaboration came about.
“Actually, the reason we have Mr. Cosmo here today is that my wife is a huge fan. It’s to the extent that when I ask, ‘Did you watch my stream yesterday?’ she replies, ‘I watched Mr. Cosmo’s stream.'”
“Really? Is it that serious?”
【ConsideringGivingUpOnLife】- Hahahahahahahaha!
【PuffPuffGiveIn】- Gabbie’s unreal, hahahaha!
【StagBeetle】- She’s a genuine fan, huh? Hahaha!
I knew my wife was watching my streams, but I never thought it would get to a point where she’d say something like that right in front of her husband, who’s also a streamer. My eyes widened in surprise.
Calmly acknowledging this, Mr. Exit nodded and continued.
“So I became interested and watched a few streams. You talk so well. Especially the Counseling Room content was really fun.”
【PleasePickANickname】- It’s fun for real, haha!
【Barunyang】- I got dragged into watching and it was hilarious!
【ThunderBreath】- Is it that fun, huh? I might have to check it out.
Surprisingly, there were quite a few viewers who had watched my content.
While I take pride in that particular content, I never expected it would be so appreciated.
“While watching, I thought, ‘Ah, it would be great to invite Mr. Cosmo and share life stories.’ I mean, as a senior in life, I surely have some advice to offer, right?”
“Of course, of course.”
【Woon7Key3】- – Old man –
【EggTarttCooking】- How much latte are we brewing today?
【ThunderSquirrel】- Mr. Cosmo, you’re acting like you want to get roasted, huh? Hahaha!
For me, having this serious discussion with a streamer I idolized was thrilling enough that I nodded brightly, but the chat reactions were completely the opposite.
Oh come on, calling me an old man? What blasphemy against my idol, Mr. Exit!
“Somehow the introduction got long, but anyway, today we plan to listen to the viewers’ worries and later share stories from our hearts.”
“I’m not sure if I’m at the level to give advice to Mr. Exit, but I’ll do my best.”
Knowing fully well I wasn’t someone who could casually offer advice based on age or experience, I felt slightly pressured. But since the Counseling Room had never been about being a remarkable person, I decided to approach it lightly.
“First, I brought some worries from the café from our viewers. Let’s read those and do our thing, and we can catch up later. Is that okay?”
“Sure, I’m fine with that.”
Finally, the real show is about to start.
As I caught my breath, looking at the chat window filled with over ten thousand viewers, I was about to pull my phone out from my pocket, wary of any potential interruptions.
【Older Sister Seo-ha – I’ll be watching the stream till the end!】
【Older Sister Seo-ha – Good luck, Uju!】
Upon seeing a message from Older Sister Seo-ha, I couldn’t help but smile and placed my phone back on the table.
At that moment, it felt like the most encouraging words anyone could say to me.