I Quit Being an Idol and Became a Youtuber - Chapter 21

Ding dong-

A few days after the unexpected collaboration with Solnamu.

A package arrived at Ren’s house.

“·····It definitely looks different from the start.”

A high-spec computer, the kind you’d likely see at a concert venue or a PC bang.

Ren let out an exclamation of admiration at the sight of the latest computer model, seen after a long time.

Even though it wasn’t assembled yet, she could feel it was on a different level from the one she used to use.

I just bought the one with the best reviews online, but it’s much better than I thought?

“Let’s see, first··· I need to install it······.”

It had been too long since she touched such equipment, so her memory was hazy.

According to what she searched online, there were quite a few things to pay attention to when first starting up a computer.

There were several programs that needed to be downloaded as standard.

If she assembled the main unit and installed the programs, it would probably be difficult to start the broadcast at the usual time.

I don’t know how many people watch small-time broadcasts, but they definitely exist.

I can’t neglect the viewers who come to see me.

Each and every one of these things builds up and later transforms into a positive image.

[Got a new computer.]

-The new computer I bought today arrived home.

-Due to this, the broadcast time may be delayed, so please understand.

I immediately accessed my channel and posted a notice.

Now, even if the broadcast time is delayed, I’ll have something to say.

“Well then, should I try assembling it first?”

Following the instructions I saw online before, I assembled the computer’s main unit and turned on the power.

Zzzing-

“Oh·····.”

Ren let out an exclamation at the sight of the computer lighting up blue along with the power-on sound.

She felt like a primitive person encountering new technology.

It was worth splurging on a new graphics card.

‘Thanks to that, I don’t have much money left, though·····.’

Anyway, at least now the game won’t crash or the broadcast won’t get cut off.

By the time assembly and basic processing were all finished, it was already 7 o’clock.

Due to the schedule being delayed more than expected, Ren started the broadcast.

“…Huh?”

This time, 30 people.

My broadcast viewership increased again.

-Is this person really Japanese?

-Looks like just a concept…

Looking at the chat, it seemed they were inflows related to my nationality.

“No, I’m not a concept, I’m really Japanese?”

Thinking that foreigners must necessarily speak halting Korean is a stereotype, I say.

-Anyway why is host late today?

-There was a notice earlier saying she’s late because she changed computers today

-Really?

-I didn’t check the notices

“Ah, yes.”

“The computer finally arrived this time.”

-Oh so now can play games without stuttering?

-At least the comp won’t explode lolol

-What, what was host even using until now

I couldn’t help but laugh at the viewers’ reactions.

It wasn’t a computer bought for gaming purposes in the first place.

It’s impressive it lasted this long being pushed like that.

-So what are we doing today?

Around the time the talk about the computer and nationality subsided somewhat, people finally started asking about today’s schedule.

“Now that I’ve changed computers, anything besides CreWar for now.”

-What, ditching CreWar?

-Host lost her roots

-CreWar: Ditching me, how fickle!

-Go back inside, grandpa

“Need to try other things too.”

“Can’t keep playing just that, right?”

Was there a saying to dig one well if you’re going to dig a well?

I also had no intention of sticking to just one game.

‘The final goal is variety gaming, after all.’

But until then, it was important to ride the wave of popular games.

And in that respect, CreWar was completely out.

‘Honestly, that’s not very fun.’

It’s not for nothing that the game is treated as trash despite incorporating the hit elements of dinosaurs and gun games.

Rather than playing that, it’s better to just play either a pure gun game or a survival game.

“And it’s not fun for you guys to keep watching just that either.”

Since I bought a new computer, might as well play a better-made game.

-Agreed, honestly BF is more fun than CreWar

-But host can’t shoot though? lol

-Oof lol, got wrecked at close range with a shotgun lol

“Yes, because I’m bad at it, I’m practicing.”

“Who’s good from the start?”

Since it was an irrefutable fact, it dealt damage.

Perhaps thanks to having been ruthlessly criticized for her skills during her trainee days, the viewers’ teasing had no effect on Cheongha at all.

Whatever it may be, no one is good from the start.

However, how one develops afterward was the standard that distinguished pros from ordinary people.

“Well then, what would be good to do today?”

-How about Pearl World?

-Isn’t that just Ark with a skin swapped? lol

-Seeing host play, Ark is probably better.

-Agreed, dinosaurs appear too.

“Ah, survival games are okay too, but please suggest something else if possible.”

Survival games.

Being the genre I played most often in my past life, personally, I leaned towards preferring it.

‘But now I’m a streamer.’

It might sound a bit bitter, but in broadcasting, the public’s choice takes precedence over the streamer’s personal preference.

Personal taste is personal taste, but basically, it meant needing to play games that have a certain level of demand.

And survival games, due to the genre’s nature, easily bored viewers.

‘Because the grind repeats endlessly.’

Suddenly, Cheongha recalled a game she played in her past life.

Frantically mining only iron every day, breeding tamed creatures, searching the entire map for good saddle blueprints.

And yet, charging headfirst towards the boss naked and then shooting it dead with a shotgun.

To be popular even while playing like that, the streamer themselves needs high recognition, or it’d be impossible unless a streamer server opens up somewhere.

[Jumin A donated 1,000 Won]

-Then how about FPS?

-Since you changed computers, seems like your skills would improve quickly with just a little practice.

“Ah, thank you for the 1,000 won donation.”

While pondering today’s content, a familiar nickname caught her eye.

Jumin A.

A grateful early viewer who had watched my broadcast since debut day, and currently my only supporter.

Should I raise their viewer rank later?

“FPS, huh···.”

Game candidates floated in Cheongha’s mind.

Among them, the three most common games were.

Valguero, Golden Watch, Battle Field.

All had games with similar names in her past life.

Since she bought and downloaded all three as soon as the computer setup was complete, she could start right away.

‘Still, it’s best to choose the most famous one among them.’

All were world-famous games, but one among them was particularly famous.

“Well then, today we’ll go with Battle Field.”

Battle Field.

Regardless of Live Stream or Switch, it was a game that could be called the national game for Korean streamers.

Even Solnamu she met before was a Battle Field pro gamer, and it was still his main content now.

-Oh, BF is good

-But can host play with those skills?

-Won’t have Sol’s bus today either

-People looking forward to how host will die

“·····Hey, I’m not that bad, okay?”

“I’ve even had chicken dinner before.”

Cheongha bristled at the viewers’ words.

This time, since she changed computers, she was confident she could definitely do better than before.

‘I even had chicken dinner in this game in my past life.’

Although it was just once.

Although it was an AI match, that wasn’t very important.

Anyway, having had chicken dinner is having had chicken dinner, right?

Cheongha answered quite seriously, but unfortunately, the chat window’s reaction was the complete opposite of her expectations.

⸺says the person who got wrecked at close range with a shotgun.

-Like hell we’d believe that lol

-Maybe because the character is good, even glaring is damn pretty crazy

-Glare more·····

-Ugh, crazy bastard.

“·····Starting now.”

Cheongha hardened her expression and launched the game.

Right, even I wouldn’t believe it if someone who was a 0-kill pacifist until a few days ago said something like that.

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Battle Field is a battle royale game that starts by parachuting from a large air force aircraft.

‘Feels new, but it’s really the same as my past life.’

Were they too lazy to create the world-building from scratch, or did the developers just not care since it doesn’t appear anyway?

The cultural content here was almost identical to the culture of her past life.

The only differences were the game names, characters, or item terminology.

‘Thanks to that, I feel kinda strange.’

That feeling wasn’t limited solely to games.

Seeing movies, TV programs, or companies with similar content reminded her of her past life, while seeing completely different names made her realize the reality.

Of course, she had accepted it now and improved somewhat, but when she was younger, her emotions often went on a rollercoaster over a single name.

Flap-!

“Ah, it’s starting.”

The character wearing a parachute had already landed stably on the ground.

From now on, it’s time for war.

She could no longer remain immersed in the nostalgia of her past life.

Cheongha quickly started moving around buildings, searching for a gun.

“Ah, a gun.”

Luckily, she found a gun in the first building she entered.

“······You again?”

Seeing the identity of the gun lying at her feet, Cheongha’s expression soured.

A fixed magazine attached below the barrel.

A grip that looked like it could be pulled back and pushed forward.

Undoubtedly, it was a shotgun.

······I seriously want to hit this shotgun.