[♬: Nobody knows me]
Niel plays a hair-raising melody on the violin.
I delicately tapped the piano keys in staccato to match him.
Dan-!
With not even a slight error, the notes fell perfectly into place, and finally, the long OST medley came to an end.
“Ahh, it’s done.”
Crack-
I cracked my fingers and twisted my waist from side to side.
My body was quite stiff from playing 12 OST tracks non-stop for 30 minutes.
Niel set down the violin and came behind the piano chair to massage my shoulders.
“Good job, NameName!”
“Oh, wow.”
I leaned back against her.
When I tilted my head back to look up at her, the ample chest of her avatar blocked my view.
Niel smiled mysteriously and suddenly stuck her long snake-like tongue out.
“Psssss. Slurp.”
A damp sensation traveled across my cheek.
“Eek! Wh-what are you doing?!”
I jolted upright and turned around.
Did this person just lick my cheek?
“Hehe. In our Safari World, this is a sign of appreciation.”
“No, snakes don’t lick for that reason like dogs.”
“Is that so?”
“Anyway, I’ll edit the performance video by segment and upload it to VTube.”
[NoName / Judex Ch.]
[Just Chatting – Kaizen World BGM Medley]
[Broadcast Time – 1:18:30]
[Viewers – 63,302]
– Kyaaaaaah
– Why does this person even do VTubing?
– Are they real pros? Hahaha.
– She played for 30 minutes without missing a note, without sheets!
– OMG!
– I want to lick Name’s cheek too, me too!
– It was so sweet I fell asleep in the middle.
[‘SuspiciousFox123’ donated 10,000 won!]
– The culture of licking cheeks as a sign of appreciation is a long-standing tradition mentioned in Goryeo history.
“Oh wow, Name said that?”
“Yeah, I don’t believe it.”
I replied with a nonchalant voice and clicked my tongue.
[‘jimin38’ donated 5,000 won!]
– Did you give Yudi a token of appreciation too?
“Is that necessary? Just buying a meal was enough.”
– Turning into a scumbag mode, hahahaha.
– So shameless!
– Let’s call it even with just one meal! ^^
– A meal date with Name? For sure.
– What did you eat?
– Name had no intention of giving!
“Everyone, did you know? Name treated me to something really really delicious! Ah, I feel like I need to share the story.”
Niel was peeking at me from the side.
I nodded my head, giving her permission.
“About four days ago, I got a message from Name. ‘Yudi, thank you for your hard work and for helping me with the background music. I’ll treat you to a meal soon. But as everyone knows, this is how Koreans politely express themselves.’”
“I really meant to treat you.”
“Anyway, I just brushed it off back then. I ended up sleeping while broadcasting BlockCraft at the boss’s place until dawn.”
[‘serpanty’ donated 20,000 won!]
– Poor Kasa, who was robbed of a home, crying!
“Hehe, I couldn’t help it! I had to work face to face with Name to get things done quickly. But I’m nocturnal, so I have a hard time getting up in the morning. Besides, I was super tired after broadcasting until 5 AM.”
“Ah, you slept at 5? No wonder I couldn’t wake up that day.”
“But around 11 AM, someone kept banging on our door, or rather the boss’s door. I thought the boss had returned early, and when I opened it, Name walked in wearing pajamas? Right, the boss’s place is just above Name’s. What did you say then, Name?”
“I said, ‘Sister, we’re in trouble.’”
Name couldn’t escape her fate as a mere developer.
As the launch approached, strange bugs that she had never encountered before popped up everywhere like fleas.
Finally, after staying up all night, she was able to safely register Kaizen World in the store.
On that day, Name woke up to a particularly refreshing morning.
Her eyes opened wide on their own, and her mind was thoroughly clear.
The mental and physical fatigue that had piled up for days had completely vanished in a day.
She felt the overwhelming urge to get out of bed and move.
But that pleasant feeling soon transformed into an ominous one.
There was not a single sign of life in the house.
Saetbyeoni was at school, and Professor Cheon left early for lunch with acquaintances.
“What time is it right now…?”
As she rubbed her eyes and checked the clock, a memory that she had temporarily forgotten began to surface.
While it was important to know what time it was, knowing the date was even more urgent.
Name had planned to secretly take Dan Ni El to a seafood course restaurant to thank him.
April 14th, Monday, today is that day.
The clock cruelly announced that it was exactly 11 AM.
“C’mon…! There are only 20 minutes left!”
Name quickly dashed upstairs in her pajamas, wearing the duck slippers that Saetbyeoni bought for her.
Every time her small feet hopped, a cute quacking sound came from the rubber duck.
Quack quack quack-!
It wasn’t that she was forgetting about the restaurant’s lunch reservation.
It was a minor downside of her perfect memory; she often confused dates because she had difficulty distinguishing between the past and present.
“I kept it a secret because I was worried Niel would refuse due to the high price… I was so busy yesterday I completely forgot to mention it…”
Ding dong ding dong-
With one hand pressing the doorbell, she knocked loudly with the other.
Just as she was about to input the passcode to enter, the door opened with a click.
Dazed, Niel asked weakly.
“Mmm… Name, what’s wrong?”
“Sister, we’re in trouble. There’s no time, hurry up and get ready… No, there’s no time to prepare, let’s just go as we are.”
“Huh? Just like this?”
After hearing the whole story in the elevator, Dan Ni El’s eyes widened.
“A fine dining restaurant? And it costs 500,000 won per person?”
“It’s not about the money. If we don’t go now, we don’t know when there will be another opening.”
It was a restaurant that Name had reserved since before going to the U.S.
Name didn’t want to miss the opportunity, so she grabbed her hand and stepped out of the apartment.
“Name! I’m not even wearing makeup right now, and more importantly, we’re both in pajamas…! I’ll quickly go up and grab my makeup and clothes.”
“Honestly, there isn’t time for that! There are only 15 minutes left. And we already have a room reserved, so it should be fine.”
As Name said, even if they caught a taxi right away, they would definitely be late.
Thus, girls in pajamas appeared at the entrance of the apartment complex.
It’s hard to ignore Dan Ni El’s yellow polka dot pajama set and NoName’s shark animal pajama.
Niel crouched down and hid her face, feeling the stares from across the six-lane road.
While taking a self-driving taxi, Name and Niel checked each other’s faces.
“Name, you’ve got something on your lips.”
“Hmm? Here?”
“No, a bit lower. Come here, I’ll wipe it off for you. What’s that?”
“Oh, I had hot chocolate and didn’t brush my teeth… Ugh!”
“Great, you’re clean now! But for fine dining, shouldn’t we dress somewhat formally, even if it’s not a suit?”
“Well, unless it’s an open area, there won’t be many people besides the waitstaff, so why bother?”
Name had been in touch with the restaurant.
“We might be 10 to 15 minutes late, is that okay? I’m sorry.”
[Oh, no problem at all, NoName! It’s really fine! I’m sure the other guests will understand that.]
For Name, the taxi driving strictly within the speed limit was frustrating.
While combing Dan Ni El’s hair with her hand, they soon arrived right in front of the Michelin 3-star restaurant ‘Adoration.’
“I’ll pay for the taxi, Name!”
“Hmm? Alright then.”
“Our good little sister, thank you for treating us to a delicious lunch. I’ll enjoy it!”
While Dan Ni El took out her card to pay, Name got out of the taxi first.
“Huh?”
The narrow alley of Cheongdam was bustling with people.
Waiters in white shirts and black suits came out en masse at the right moment.
Amid them, a chef in a white uniform walked up.
“Whoa…”
Niel, getting out of the taxi behind them, felt a rush of embarrassment and couldn’t lift her head.
Still, the chef did his best to warmly welcome them so the guests wouldn’t feel awkward.
“Thank you so much for visiting our establishment, NoName Madosa.”
“Hello, nice to meet you.”
“Um, the outfit you’re wearing today is super cute, haha…”
“If it’s bothering you, I’m so sorry, but we have our reasons too.”
Name couldn’t exactly say she overslept like a child.
“Oh, no! Not at all! I’m so grateful that you came to brighten our restaurant’s atmosphere with such a cute outfit.”
The waiters nodded enthusiastically, as if agreeing with the chef’s words, regardless of age or gender.
Name respectfully bowed and thanked the waiters.
They watched every gesture of Name with honey-dripping eyes.
“Let me guide you to your seats right away.”
“Eek!”
Niel suddenly yelled in surprise.
“Is something wrong?”
“Oh, it’s nothing. Name, let’s go quickly, I’m super excited for the food!”
“Yeah. I reserved this place six months ago because I wanted to come. But later, you have to fulfill my request.”
Name led Niel ahead into the restaurant, walking briskly.
With a mischievous smile on her face.
“Can you hold your liquor well, sister?”
“Well, I manage.”
“I heard their wine list is world-renowned. I’ll buy a bottle, so feel free to pick.”
“I’m not really good with wine…”
“Ah ah, no!”
Name firmly interrupted Niel’s attempt to refuse.
“If it’s too much for one person, it’s okay to leave a little. Hehe.”
This was the moment when her grand plan six months in the making was coming to fruition.
“That langoustine dish was really delicious… Name, can I share a secret with my viewers?”
“Eek!”
Niel smiled mischievously and looked at me.
Why is she looking so suspiciously?
Now I’m starting to get hiccups too.
Is she trying to ruin this precious establishment?
“A secret? What are you trying to say? I’m not sure.”
I played dumb for the moment.
Then Niel raised an eyebrow in surprise.
“Wait, you didn’t know? Oh, I guess you might not.”
Is she not referring to the story of getting wine?
I had no clue, so I just pressed my lips together in confusion.
Niel fiddled with her clothes, swaying them back and forth.
“That day, I went without a bra. I thought my heart would drop out for real, worried I’d get caught.”
“Eh? No way, sister, why are you saying that here!”
“C’mon, what’s the big deal! So, Name, when you’re of the age to wear bras, don’t forget when you go out.”
“I’ll handle that myself, so please just…”
– No way, hahahahaha!
– I thought it was a bit quieter because of Yudi being in front of Name!
– Whoa, this broadcast is spicy!
– No-bra pajama fine dining, what difficulty level is that? Hahaha!
– Name’s face got super red! Hahaha!
– It’s better than losing real money by a few minutes. Hahaha!
– Adoration won’t take you if you’re even a minute late; Name lucky to be here!
– Name wearing a bra…? This is hell…
– Name will never grow up… Name will forever be a little kid…
