I Became a Member of My Favorite Group! - Chapter 76

Whew, yesterday was really tough.

The comeback broadcast itself wasn’t too difficult, but the chaos that followed was something else.

The CEO barged into the broadcast and exposed the embarrassing story of us getting caught kissing. Because of that, the Cherries went wild, demanding the same treatment, and I thought I was going to die trying to calm them down.

Even after the broadcast ended, I had a quick meeting with the staff to update them on my comeback and they kept blaming themselves, saying it was all their fault. I was sweating bullets trying to reassure them.

Especially when Seong, who always seemed so emotionless, suddenly burst into tears. I was like, “What is going on?” They even said they’d work harder from now on and to leave everything to them. Honestly, why are there so many kind people around me?

Click-

As I reminisced about yesterday, I took a photo of my breakfast with my phone and immediately sent it to the CEO.

I originally wanted to wake up earlier and prepare it myself, but today I had no choice but to order delivery. I heard Yuna has been really enjoying poke bowls lately, so I decided to try it. The ingredients inside were quite plentiful—salmon, shrimp, tuna, brown rice, and various vegetables. One bowl of this would probably cover all the daily nutrients I need. Of course, if I skipped lunch and dinner after this, the CEO would definitely scold me.

[CEO]: enjoy your breakfast!
[CEO]: You’ve already eaten breakfast?
[CEO]: That was fast.
[CEO]: Da-jeong, enjoy your meal too.
[CEO]: Don’t forget to send me photos of your meals for a while.
[Me]: Yes!

As soon as I sent the photo, the CEO replied immediately. Was she really just waiting by her phone to see if I’d send a photo? That’s kind of scary. But even if she was, it’s because she cares about me, so I’ll take it positively. Just as I was about to take a bite of my poke bowl—

Ding-ding-

“Huh?”

My phone rang loudly again. I checked and saw that the group chat with the members was already buzzing in the morning.

As always, Yuna was the first to greet everyone.

[Yuna]: Good morning, everyone!
[Jia unnie]: Morning, Yuna.
[Ra-hee unnie]: You’re all up early?
[Yuna]: Chae-yoon unnie and Da-jeong aren’t here yet?
[Ra-hee unnie]: Chae-yoon is probably still sleeping, and Da-jeong too?
[Jia unnie]: She just got discharged yesterday, so she must be tired.

They naturally excluded Chae-yoon unnie. Well, Chae-yoon unnie is the laziest among us, but… this kind of stereotype isn’t good.

[Me] I’m up and about to have breakfast now!
[Ra-hee unnie]: Oh, I think this is the first time I’ve seen Da-jeong eating breakfast.
[Jia unnie]: Didn’t she eat when she lived at Chae-yoon’s place?
[Yuna]: Only then, lol.

Ouch, hitting me where it hurts first thing in the morning. It’s true that I only ate one meal a day except when I lived with Chae-yoon unnie, but… that’s mean! Using facts to attack me like that! Let’s fight fair with baseless rumors and fabrications, everyone!

[Ra-hee unnie]: So what delicious thing are you eating?
[Me]: It’s the poke bowl Yuna recommended

[Me]:(Photo)
[Me]: It’s my first time trying it, but it’s really good.
[Yuna]: Right? Poke bowls are delicious!
[Yuna]: Da-jeong really knows good food.
[Jia unnie]: Poke bowls are great, they have all kinds of nutrients.

Phew, that’s a relief. I was worried they’d scold me for ordering delivery, but they seem to approve of poke bowls.

[Yuna]: Hehe, I’m having poke too!
[Ra-hee unnie]: Is it poke party today?
[Jia unnie]: I should have poke too, seeing everyone eat it makes me want some.
[Ra-hee unnie]: Then I’ll have some too.

“Hehe…”

Chatting with the members first thing in the morning made me so happy that I couldn’t help but smile as I ate my poke bowl. Soon, everyone’s poke bowls arrived, and they sent photos of their meals. Talking and eating together made it feel like we were all having a meal together, and it felt really nice.

[Chae-yoon unnie]: Everyone, good morning!
[Ra-hee unnie]: You’re late.
[Jia unnie]: Chae-yoon is late.
[Yuna]: Sleepyhead unnie, lol.
[Chae-yoon unnie]: ?

And with Chae-yoon unnie joining a bit late, the morning scene was absolutely perfect. I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time I was eating my poke bowl. Someday, if we all live together or as neighbors, maybe we can experience this in real life every day, not just in the group chat. That would make me so incredibly happy.

[Yuna]: Hmph, Da-jeong’s has more salmon…
[Ra-hee unnie]: Did you all get salmon? I got beef.
[Jia unnie]: Beef for breakfast, Ra-hee?
[Chae-yoon unnie]: What, why is everyone eating poke? I want some too!

As I briefly imagined that future, I finished my meal and watched the members’ messages.

• Debut 100th Day

Then, I saw the number updated daily on the group chat notice and smiled warmly.

That’s right.

Today marks 100 days since we and our fans have been together. My heart was already pounding in anticipation of the broadcast.

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The 100-day celebration broadcast wasn’t anything particularly special. The CEO suggested we save the big preparations for the 1st anniversary, and we agreed. So today, we just turned on the broadcast to enjoy the moment with our fans.

“Wow! It’s been 100 days, everyone!”

As soon as I turned on the broadcast, I shook my body excitedly with a 100-day celebration balloon behind me.

Even though it’s only been a little over three months, the meaning behind it is huge. In such a short time, the number of people who like us has grown so much, and that makes me happier than anything.

• Congrats congrats congrats!
• Congrats on 100 days, Lulu-chan!
• Let’s stay together for 1000 days, 10,000 days!
• It’s already been 100 days? Wow.
• I’m really moved.
• Lulu-chan is so excited for 100 days, lol.

“Hehe, thank you so much, everyone. Because of the Cherries, I’ve always been able to stay motivated to stream.”

From the very first day I started streaming, the support the Cherries have given me has been overwhelming. Even if I don’t express it every day, I always carry my gratitude for the Cherries in my heart, I hope they know that.

[‘Dingdingding’ has donated 200,000 won for snacks!]

• I made a card to celebrate Lulu-chan’s 100th day! It’s amazing! No matter how much I spend, the balance never decreases!

“That’s not what the card is for…! Cancel it right now!”

• LOLOLOLOLOL
• That template, LOL
• I need to borrow some money, my credit card’s maxed out.
• I’m going to ask the bank for a loan today, lol.

“You don’t have to spend money on me, please take care of your wallets!”

Of course, just because it’s the 100th day doesn’t mean the Cherries are quiet. Today, the toxic chats and donations continued as usual. Even though I know it’s a template, seeing someone donate a large amount while saying that made me a little nervous. Ah, it’s not real, right? Please tell me it’s not. If it’s real, I’ll refund it to your account immediately. Please take care of your wallets more than me.

[‘Darknes’ has donated 10,000 won for snacks!]

• Thanks to Lulu-chan, I’ve been so happy for the past 100 days! I hope Lulu-chan becomes happy too! I’ll always cheer for you!

“I’m glad. I’ve always been happy because of the Cherries, but I was worried about how the Cherries felt. I’ll work hard to make sure the Cherries stay happy too!”

• T_T T_T T_T
• So touching…
• Lulu-chan, I’m crying T_T
• We’ll be together forever, Lulu-chan.
• We’re happy just having Lulu-chan.

Hehe.

I’m glad.

Just like the fans have been to me, I want to be that kind of presence for the Cherries.

Let’s be happy together, Cherries.

[‘TINFH’ has donated 20,000 won for snacks!]

• I came to give a congratulatory donation for the 100th day, but are you not giving out rice cakes, streamer?

“Thank you for the 20,000 won donation. Ah, rice cakes? Actually, I’ve prepared something for the Cherries! I’ve been thinking about what to do for the 100-day celebration broadcast while I was in the hospital!”

• Oh.
• Why were you preparing that in the hospital? LOL
• At this point, she’s a real workaholic, LOL.
• She’s even worse than CEO Kang.

Ahem.

But since it’s a milestone 100th day, it’s only natural to prepare at least one piece of content…

[‘MyBurnNyang’ has donated 1,000 won for snacks!]

• So you didn’t rest and worked again… You need to be scolded, right?
• For real, LOL.
• CEO Kang, she’s here!
• Lulu-chan is working again!
• What was CEO Kang doing if she wasn’t watching her? Ugh.
• We might need to admit Lulu-chan to the hospital again, LOL.

“W-wait a minute! Don’t call the CEO! I-I was just brainstorming in my head, so it’s not like I overworked myself or anything!”

Just as I was puffing up my shoulders confidently, a sudden donation hit me hard, and the viewers started shouting. I frantically shook my head and hands, trying to explain.

It’s not like I could’ve worked in the hospital in the first place!

I tried to edit some clips for a bit, but the CEO caught me and scolded me!

After that, every time the CEO visited, she even checked my laptop!

So I just lightly brainstormed ideas in my head, that’s all…!

• Okay, okay.
• I won’t tell CEO Kang.
• Why is she so cute when she’s flustered? LOL.
• If she gets caught, she’s done for, LOL.

As I rambled on with excuses, the chat calmed down a bit. Finally, I let out a sigh of relief and realized it was time to announce the plan.

“A-anyway, so today, to celebrate the 100th day, I’ve prepared a special content for the Cherries! It’s called…!”

• Drumroll, drumroll.
• Is it something big?
• What could it be?
• Ah, tell us already!

Hehe.

Seeing the impatient viewers, I smiled slightly and decided to stop teasing them. With all my might, I announced the content.

“It’s called… Free Lulu Time! For today’s broadcast, I’m giving you all the right to do whatever you want with Lulu-chan!”

• Huh????????
• ???????????
• OMG.
• Whatever we want?
• CEO Kang, is this okay?

Huh?

The reaction feels off.

Did I say something wrong just now?