Streamer Crazy About Slaughter - Chapter 46

“Um… the specs are really good, though.”

Sua, fiddling with my computer, muttered in a peculiar tone.

“What’s strange?”

I knew how to check the specs, and after looking around the community, it was clear that my PC was certainly still top-tier. So, I thought there wouldn’t be any issues.

“Well, the specs are good, but right now, Serin’s PC setup is a single computer, right?”

“Isn’t it okay to use a single computer?”

“No, it’s not that it’s not okay, but typically, streamers use two computers for broadcasting. One computer for gaming and the other for streaming… So, no matter how good the specs are, there’s quite a difference between a single computer and a dual computer setup.”

As she spoke, Sua rummaged through the box she had brought.

Then she pulled out a sleek, shiny monitor, and I found myself staring blankly at the scene.

‘Why is a monitor coming out of there?’

Wasn’t she just supposed to help with the broadcast setup?

“…If I had known it would be like this, I should have just ordered another unit.”

While saying that, she set up a separate monitor beautifully on top of the desktop, and it looked just amazing.

Perhaps because times had changed, most connections were wireless, except for a few parts that had complicated wiring. I found it convenient to think that installations would be compatible once programs were installed, but it looked even stranger to me.

She fiddled with things so easily that I couldn’t help but think how glad I was that I asked her to help. If I had tried to mess with it myself, I would have probably been fuming by the end.

“Installing a separate monitor is for checking the chat window or the broadcast-related screen program. Even if one-computer broadcasting is possible, a multi-monitor setup is practically essential! Unless you’re in Another World, doing anything in window mode and checking the chat window is really tiring.”

The graceful university student spoke like a professional programmer, and I could only nod along.

“…”

After that,

A microphone stand, along with what was obviously an expensive-looking microphone, took residence right next to my mouse, and a stylish wide monitor was added beside my standard-sized monitor.

And items like a webcam were for cam broadcasting, along with various broadcast programs that got added.

When I mentioned that I didn’t have any intention to take part, she assured me that she would leave that out of the setup, which was a relief.

It seemed that she was installing a few more settings that I didn’t understand, but even when explained, I couldn’t grasp them.

…

After a little over an hour, it felt like various pieces of equipment were proudly displaying themselves on the now non-decorative and simple desk.

As I brought two drinks from the fridge into the room, I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of situation I was in.

Things had escalated far too quickly.

In a daze, the thought that I was debuting as a streamer today captured me like an illusion.

Putting that thought aside, I handed one of the drinks to Sua.

“Here… have this for a moment.”

“Ah! Thank you!”

“No, I should be the one thanking you.”

“Oh, and the broadcast setup is all done. The programs are all installed, and now all that’s left is to do a sound and frame check while testing the broadcast!”

She said this with a bright expression, and while I nodded along, I thought to myself that I was really becoming a streamer.

“Then, would you like to sit down for a moment, sister?”

“Uh… are we starting the broadcast right now?”

“No, first let’s test the microphone. After that, we need to actually turn on the broadcast for a test.”

After that, I just watched her fiddling with some microphone-related programs.

She sat right next to me, tapping away at the mouse and keyboard like an expert, and I thought it was impressive.

I wondered if I should say she had a very meticulous personality; seeing her genuinely help made me subconsciously think I needed to give it my all. That thought arose without reason.

Honestly, I had thought I would just casually try being a streamer, but it was much bigger than I expected.

“Then, Serin, could you say something?”

“Ah. Aaaa. Aaaaaaa.”

It seemed her voice had a slight echo.

“Just keep saying anything. It’s a sound check, so we’ll be testing several things.”

“Oh, the weather is really hot today. I don’t know why it’s hot, but it feels hot anyway.”

As I just spoke aimlessly, I could hear her giggling next to me.

After about 1-2 minutes, she said that was enough for the sound check.

“I think this is enough to cover the basics. We could turn on the broadcast right away without any problem.”

Then suddenly, she stopped mid-sentence and turned to look at me. I wondered if something was wrong.

“Serin! By the way, have you decided on your streamer nickname?!”

Nickname?

I had only thought about using Lin.

“I was just going to go with Lin… but now that I think about it, will that work?”

Although the name Lin may not be that famous in this world, it wasn’t a name that no one used. Just when I thought about needing a new nickname, I saw Sua nodding slowly in front of me.

“No, what I mean is, you could actually create a similar nickname… you can just mix in some numbers or letters behind Lin. And with these things, it’s really the case that even if the nicknames overlap, as long as the most well-known person has the nickname, it’s the same.”

“Then, how about Lin(91)…”

“Hey, sister? Isn’t 91 a bit weird? It sounds like you were born in ’91…”

“Um…”

She looked at me like that was definitely not the case, and I found myself mulling it over.

After all, the nickname would be Lin anyway; did I really have to think so hard about what number or letter to put behind it?

Then I simply picked up my smartphone to check the time.

2:38 PM.

“Then how about Lin0238 or something…”

“Aren’t the numbers at the end too ugly?”

She seemed to have figured out where I got the numbers and mentioned it somewhat dejectedly, to which I simply shook my head.

“…Aren’t I going to be called Lin anyway?”

“Well, that’s true, but…”

When I glanced at her, Sua smiled then abruptly started up Twittee, as if realizing something.

“Oh, now that I think about it, I should turn on my broadcast first and then attract some attention.”

Saying that, she suddenly looked at me and smiled brightly from a distance that felt almost intimate, and I didn’t get what she meant.

As if understanding my suspicion, Sua explained again.

“Serin, you said you definitely wouldn’t turn on the cam, right? Plus, since the first broadcast will involve testing the microphone and so on, you really can’t be playing Another World right away.”

“…What’s wrong with that?”

I didn’t understand what the problem was.

“Simply put, if you turn on the broadcast as it is, no viewers will join at all! You’re not even playing a game on screen or turning on the cam. It would just show a basic background. Then, you’d only have 1 or 2 viewers at most.”

“Is it really that little?”

“Even if you reveal yourself as Lin, they will likely think of it as just some kind of bait at first. If you join the Another World, the intention of testing the broadcast gets lost, right? And the fact is that the beginning of a stream is always the hardest part. Having people join makes it much easier.”

With her confident demeanor, I thought to myself that if I had started the broadcast on my own, it would’ve been a complete disaster.

Given that she is a streamer from a notable company like Twittee, I could resonate with her explanation easily.

The more I learned about being a streamer, the more it felt like I was sinking into a quagmire.

I had just thought I could turn on the stream, but reality was very different.

…

Afterwards, as Sua began broadcasting and spoke various things, I found myself amazed as I watched the viewer count rapidly increase in real-time.

It was something extraordinary to witness thousands of people clicking on the channel just because she turned on the stream.

“…… The streamer with the nickname ‘Lin0238’ is indeed the Lin from Another World. Somehow, I ended up helping with the broadcast setup and now I’m at her place. Remember how I mentioned I met someone named Lin before?”

[?]

[What? So you’re saying you are in the same house as the user Plea Lin?]

[Are you hinting for the viewership now?]

[The trolls are sure to come out again LOL]

[Hahaha]

[So, is Lin a guy or a girl? Just tell us that!]

[Is Lin asking for a hosting or something?]

[Sis… do you really want to see me dead? Are you really in the same roof with someone else?]

[Is Lin dating that person?]

[Why are all the Plea viewers suddenly going wild? LOL]

[Plea’s viewers are on fire LOL]

“… Everyone knows I don’t go out much, even more than anyone else among the Plea fans. And I really just came to help with the broadcast setup! Why are there so many people typing strangely in the chat today?”

As I said this while glancing at the chat, it was evident that Sua seemed flustered. She seemed confident when she said she would attract a viewer influx by starting the broadcast, but honestly, even I could see she had said something odd.

She was in someone else’s house now.

She didn’t know if that person was a girl or a guy.

Though Sua was certainly one of the well-known streamers in Another World,

Her appearance was already known across various platforms since I had searched for it before.

With her makeup method being different, she looked almost 180 degrees different now, yet even I would have initially mistaken her for a celebrity.

So, in simpler terms, it was akin to saying she was a female cam streamer.

As she continued speaking cautiously afterward, her demeanor was really careful.

It seemed she had a lot to handle, especially considering I was involved, hence her cautiousness.

I understood why the viewers were angry, and I thought there was no way Sua wouldn’t know that as well. But seeing her in such a fluster made me wonder if she couldn’t give them any information about me.

Or perhaps she was flustered because it was an unexpected situation for her.

Eventually, I sighed and moved closer to the microphone, slowly opening my mouth.

“…Ah, ah.”

It felt strange, but I figured since this was all happening because of me, I ought to help smooth things out.

“Can you hear my voice?”

I spoke half-testing and half-seriously.

With my sudden action, Sua looked at me, wondering if it was alright, and I just nodded at her.

After all, while I wouldn’t be turning on the cam, I still needed to speak; it would be hard to hide my gender anyway.

[What???]

[Is it really Lin?]

[Wait, was she a girl????]

[Her voice is melting my ears;]

[She’s a girl?]

[Big sis!!! I’m dying!!!]

[What’s with this lady’s voice…]

As I glanced at the chat appearing on the monitor, I tried to gauge the situation and cleared my throat before speaking.

“Yes, it’s me. I’m the user Lin from Another World.”

Speaking into the microphone felt awkward, so I unconsciously stressed my voice, but it didn’t feel like something I could do casually.

It was honestly quite embarrassing; I was saying my game nickname, and introducing myself made me feel like my hands and feet were curling up in real-time.

“…It seems there was some misunderstanding while Plea was kindly trying to accommodate me.”

[Is it really Lin???]

[Wow, so it was a girl?]

[Her voice is wow…;]

[Such a fascinating voice, it’s surprisingly nice to listen to!]

[If Lin says it’s a misunderstanding, it must be true, so everyone quiet down!]

[When will Lin start her broadcast? I’ll open the window right away!]

[Search for ‘Lin0238’ and open a window for it!]

[The viewers’ attitudes changing so rapidly just because Lin is a girl; is this real? LOL]

[Does Lin really need to be using a bait approach at all?]

[For real, Lin wouldn’t need bait; there would be tons of viewers just watching her start broadcasting anyway LOL]

[Lin is already quite famous, so what kind of baiting is this? LOL]

‘Actually, it’s true I was trying to bait them.’

I kept my mouth shut and signaled to Sua, meaning it was her turn to continue the broadcast.

Honestly, I didn’t know what I was supposed to say after this.