Streamer Crazy About Slaughter - Chapter 131

Yoon Eunha.

[I’m bored, Ms. Serin.]

11:13 AM

I checked the messages and a smile escaped me unconsciously.

“Ms. Eunha really… should I say has a strong mentality.”

When I first came across the article, I was really creeped out, but Ms. Eunha’s message was so ordinary that it didn’t feel like anything special.

I sent a message thanking Sua for informing me about various facts and continued talking with Ms. Eunha.

Me.

[Ms. Eunha, do you know that you made the news?]

Yoon Eunha.

[I received a message from the front desk about the article this morning.]

Me.

[So there have been articles about your personal life even before? I was really surprised that the day I spent with you yesterday became news.]

Yoon Eunha.

[If I were to categorize it, it’s quite frequent. I did check the article once, but the photos had been deleted, and even the ones circulating online were well-mosaiced of Ms. Serin, so I was relieved. Experiencing such articles is no longer a big deal for me; I just take it as it comes.]

…I was a bit surprised that she brushed it off like it was nothing.

“Isn’t she concerned at all?”

Muttering blankly, I wondered what to message Eunha next.

On the contrary, I could see her consideration for me in the messages she had sent, but she seemed so carefree despite having a clearly taken picture of herself in an article.

Perhaps this is what the ease of being a star looks like.

Yoon Eunha.

[By the way, Ms. Serin, did you go straight to sleep as soon as you got home yesterday? I sent you a message, but I didn’t get a response…]

Me.

[Yes, that’s right. I actually showered and fell asleep right away. I’m sorry I couldn’t respond to your message immediately. I tend to fall asleep quickly.]

While making excuses, I moved my limbs around for a moment.

It was a subtle feeling, but my body had improved even a little compared to the first day I fell into this world.

Yoon Eunha.

[Oh, I see. I was wondering if I was bothering you, so I’ll mostly message you in the mornings or afternoons!]

Me.

[You can message me in the evening too. Ah, but I probably won’t be able to respond properly during the broadcast.]

Yoon Eunha.

[I won’t message you during your broadcast time, Ms. Serin!]

“From what I see in messages, Eunha seems alright.”

Contrary to my expectation of discussing the article, she spoke as if it wasn’t worth worrying about at all, making me feel like I was overthinking it.

After exchanging light emojis back and forth, I headed to the bathroom.

The time had reached noon.

I had gone to bed early yesterday, so I was up earlier than usual, but I wanted to tackle my messy hair first.

Swish.

With the sound of water coming from the shower hose, Serin plunged herself into the warm water.

—Tap!

Yoon Eunha.

[Ms. Serin, is it alright to have sponsorships during the broadcast?]

***

The top entertainment agency in Korea. SJ Entertainment.

Currently, it held the domestic professional team TSJ for the most popular game, Another World, and it had established an overwhelming presence in the entertainment and variety fields, with numerous actors, singers, and idols under its wing, making it harder to find a field untouched by SJ’s reach.

Even in the broadcasting industry, it was common to see at least one SJ artist in any variety program. SJ Entertainment’s influence was strong.

And now, at 4 PM in the esports field, Seong Jinwoo, the director of the team TSJ, was feeling a bit annoyed.

Thud!

The file containing approval documents slammed hard against the desk.

Jinwoo, holding the file and cradling his forehead, muttered in frustration.

“Why are advertisers so uninterested in anyone but Eunha? I’ve said numerous times that other kids could do well if they were given a chance.”

Jinwoo, who was reviewing several documents that needed to be handled at the team level, let out a sigh of frustration.

Advertisers, without exception, were only looking for Eunha.

There were even brands that said they wouldn’t enter into advertising contracts unless it was Eunha, and their interest was remarkably skewed.

If a well-known brand contract fell through, Jinwoo knew how that would adversely affect the team.

“It’s frustrating that the professional players can’t rise to prominence just by being good at the game.”

The team was still firmly in first place in the league.

Even with the key player Eunha absent, the other kids were performing exceptionally well.

In fact, many players were showing greater effort precisely because Eunha wasn’t around.

Although there was a massive void left by the absence of a main player, the team members seemed to be working twice as hard as usual, as if they wanted to prove their worth.

Though the kids didn’t show it upfront, it was evident they were feeling the pressure, and for Jinwoo, it was both endearing and stressful.

In reality, even when multiple opportunities for advertising and team-related incentives arose, it was challenging to distribute them to the other kids instead of Eunha.

“Sigh.”

Leaning back in his chair in the private office, Jinwoo looked up at the ceiling and closed his eyes momentarily to clear his mind.

Realizing anew how significant Eunha’s absence was, Jinwoo felt lost about how to resolve this imbalance.

To put it bluntly, if Eunha were to say she wouldn’t renew her contract with the team next year, it was clear that the once popular and powerful TSJ would face a tremendous crisis.

Eunha’s recent statements expressing a desire to rest or that she was struggling kept nagging at him.

“Eunha… should actually cut back on ads and external events.”

He knew Eunha didn’t particularly like external events or advertisements. Although she did them quietly when necessary, her reluctance showed through.

However, since TSJ was fundamentally an entertainment company, there were naturally many advertisements and external events coming in for its players.

To be precise, there were too many activities involving ‘Eunha.’

Given the overwhelming contract amounts that bound the players to the team, there were far too many commitments outside of practice.

What initially seemed like an unreasonable schedule turned into increasing demands as the players handled it well.

Then, suddenly, the article about Eunha from this morning sprang to Jinwoo’s mind, and a sharp voice escaped his lips.

“Paparazzi are really… they should just all disappear. d*mn it.”

Eunha’s rest was fraught with drama every single day.

Even when she did nothing and rested from matches, various discussions would erupt in the community every day, and whenever she showed her face, articles would pop up daily.

“…I’m the same way.”

In the end, though he had uttered that they needed to focus on other kids, he found himself thinking primarily about Eunha when lost in thought.

She was an exceptionally perfect player.

Having excelled for three years since her pro debut, expectations continued to grow higher each time.

And she not only met those high expectations but often exceeded them.

Yoon Eunha had become the core of TSJ and had embodied its essence, garnering a value that was on another level compared to the other players.

It was no wonder there were numerous mentions of sponsorships being sought directly with Eunha instead of the TSJ team.

The Another World league was delayed in other countries, but the ACK league had been exported to various nations long ago, resulting in Eunha’s popularity exceeding imagination internationally.

Her looks were outstanding enough to rival company entertainers, and her performance as a pro player was overwhelming.

She seemed to possess every talent as if she were favored by the gods.

When that girl suddenly wanted to take a break and canceled all her schedules, Jinwoo realized too late how snared they were.

The fact that he had continuously requested more from her without her saying a word had finally struck him. The impact was even greater on the team because Eunha had been performing perfectly until now.

Regardless of her performance, just the fact that a player responsible for the team’s image had exhibited such behavior had silently cost them a significant amount of branding damage.

“Great. This is going to be a mess.”

Thinking about the potential backlash he would face regarding player management made Jinwoo’s head ache already.

***

At exactly 4 PM, the broadcast turned green and came on.

Eunha was at her desktop, preparing various desserts and drinks while staring at them intently.

—The broadcast started on Wednesday, August 11.

Soon, a familiar yet strangely captivating voice was heard.

Today’s voice on the mic held a charm different from what she had heard in person yesterday.

‘…How can her voice be so good?’

Slightly restless from yesterday’s sleep, Eunha wondered if this was what ‘friendship’ really was. The memory of yesterday remained vividly with her, becoming an unforgettable experience.

However, after sending a message without getting a response, she felt quite dejected, but today she heard from Serin that she had fallen asleep and couldn’t respond.

Maybe it was a trivial remark, but her gloomy feelings melted away like cotton candy dissolving in water.

—Since we took a break yesterday, I’ll extend the broadcast for the next three days.

The thought of being able to see her longer because of the extended broadcast made Eunha smile.

‘Surely it’s because of me…?’

Suddenly, that thought crossed Eunha’s mind.

She had said that there were only three days left until her return to the team.

Perhaps Ms. Serin had been considerate of her when she said that.

She was waiting for the right timing to enjoy the small desserts and fruits she had prepared while broadcasting.

No matter how nice or attentive others were to her, Eunha found it hard to muster any interest in others.

Thus, the joy that came from human interaction felt like something she had only experienced for the first time yesterday. For her, it was beyond her imagination—the feeling of enjoying the company of someone else.

It was so different from the obligatory interactions she had every day that it kept her up at night.

That’s why the amount she had charged today was a bit larger than usual.

— Sponsorship account balance: 5,000,000 won.

She thought about continuing to offer sponsorships at intervals and wanted to make her presence felt to Serin during the broadcast before returning to the dormitory.

Going back, there would be fewer opportunities to watch broadcasts comfortably.

Yoon Eunha had a significant determination to engrave herself in Serin’s memory.

—Ding-ding-ding!!!!

Then, a sudden loud sponsorship notification made Eunha momentarily doubt her hands.

She certainly hadn’t pressed the sponsorship button yet.

‘I haven’t sponsored yet.’

Turning her gaze, she saw a sponsorship message filling the screen.

『Kang Hyuk sponsored 1,000,000 won!!』

《Did you cheer for me during the last G1 match?》