Supplementary Story 16
âI came because I heard you were gathered here... Is it a place I couldnât come to?â
Reina stopped in place when she read the static atmosphere that flowed.
-Loool the timing of this appearance ã ã ã
-Hurry up and sit down.
-The empty seat over there is your spot.
-As expected, it is best to talk in front of the person.
The timing of Reinaâs appearance was perfect enough for the viewers to admit it.
âThere is an empty seat here, so sit down.â
Mason pointed to the seat next to Hyeonu.
âThank you.â Reina gladly sat down. She had intended to do this from the very beginning, right from the moment she opened the door.
âReina, how are you these days?â Yeongchan took away the microphone that Hyeonu was holding and started streaming again.
âIâm too busy. I donât even know how the days are going.â
âAre you busy?â
âI just had to play Arena when I was a pro gamer. Meanwhile, there is a lot more work than you think when being a streamer.â Reina sighed. If she had known she would be so busy, she wouldâve prepared slowly before she retired. However, no one taught her about life after retirement.
-It is probably due to the increase in external activities.
-You also need to stream a lot more than before.
-She mustâve left the dorms, so she wouldâve moved.
-She canât help being busy. Mason just said it. There are frequent meetings due to work.
The viewers knew at one glance why Reina was so busy. Reina was retiring for the first time, but the viewers had seen a number of retired pro gamers. Unlike the days of a pro gamer when the team solved everything, the vast majority of retired pro gamers couldnât come to their senses once they had to take care of themselves. The period was as short as one month, and in some cases, it stretched out for as long as three or four months.
-Where are you moving to? Is it still New York?
-Do you have any plans to post a video introducing your house to A-World?
-There is nowhere else to go except for New York, right? She is a New York native.
-Nike is also in New York. There is no need to go to another city.
Yeongchan glanced at the chat window and forwarded the most frequently seen question to Reina.
âI think people are wondering about Reinaâs move. Can you give us a rough idea?â Yeongchan was being very careful. He had to be so. It was because Reinaâs address could be leaked if he asked incorrectly.
âAh, moving? I havenât done it yet. I couldnât decide where to go. Iâm still staying at the accommodations of the New York Warriors.â Reina answered so coolly that Yeongchanâs cautious attitude was overshadowed.
-You are still at the accommodations?
-It has been a long time since the Spring League ended...
-You arenât a streamer for the Warriors, right?
-Really, I know it came out.
Yeongchan held out his smartphone to Reina. The chat window was moving too quickly. It was better for Reina to see it and answer directly.
âI have a place, and I am going to move soon. In fact, that is why I prepared for todayâs farewell party.â
-Donât tell us where you are going.
-Thatâs right. Something strange might happen.
-Instead, you have to work hard when streaming.
âThank you, everyone. I will stream harder once I move.â Reina smiled at the viewersâ concerns.
Clap!
Then Reina clapped like she just remembered something. It was what she heard when she first came in. She was curious about it.
âBy the way, why did my name come up earlier?â
-Ah, that.
-Ask Mason.
-It was what Mason whispered into Alley Leaderâs ear. That is why Reina was mentioned.
-By the way, he looked so serious. His expression was scary.
Reinaâs head naturally turned toward Mason.
âCough...â Mason couldnât overcome Reinaâs gaze and coughed repeatedly. Just then, the tightly closed door opened again, and a man entered.
âEveryone was here?â It was Kim Seokjung, who was smiling coolly while holding a coffee in one hand.
âThe stream was turned on for a bit. Hyung-nim, please greet the fans.â Hyeonu got up from his seat and greeted Kim Seokjung. As Hyeonu stood up, so did the others.
âIt has been a while.â
âYou are still the same.â
Yeongchan and the others greeted Kim Seokjung.
âYes, everyone looks good. It is nice to see the viewers as well.â Kim Seokjung greeted them by waving the hand that wasnât holding the coffee. Then he waved to the camera.
-Hyung-nim, nice to see you.
-Iâm sad because you havenât been streaming these days.
-Iâm also curious about what type of place the Holy Kingdom is.
-Are there many quests there?
-Are you done with your fifth class advancement? Iâm curious about that as well.
Kim Seokjungâno, to be precise, the executives of New World hadnât turned on their live streams for more than a week. Even before that, they only carried out content like the arena because they were in the Holy Kingdom. In other words, the Holy Kingdom was still an unknown land for viewers.
âI canât say since it is a secret... The live stream will be turned on in a few days. Just wait for it.â Kim Seokjung scratched the back of his head with an awkward expression.
His inability to stream was entirely his fault. He mightâve encountered an accident, but he was hit too hard. Now was the time to fix it.
-Iâll be waiting for you.
-Letâs go the Holy Kingdom!!!
-Letâs go the fifth class advancement!!!
-A-World isnât much fun without Hyung-nim. Come back soon, and give me a show.
The viewers didnât know this and just wanted Kim Seokjung and New World to return.
âUm... There are too many people...â Yeongchan looked around the room. There were a total of six people in the live stream, including himself. It was a number that was too burdensome to hold a talk without proper preparations.
âIt is time to start the farewell party...â
âIâm sorry to the viewers, but I think I canât stream any longer due to the time and the number of people gathering.â Yeongchan made a bold decision. He hadnât streamed for a long time, but he decided to end it here.
-Ah, it is too bad.
-Still, it was nice to see this combination since it has been a while.
-I wish you could do a bit more...
-Iâm glad you turned it on. I thought you were taking a break since you said you were going to the United States.
The viewers expressed their regret, but they respected Yeongchanâs choice. However, some viewers persistently dug their teeth into Hyeonu.
-No, so what was said about Reina earlier?
-What were you talking about?
-Alley Leader and Mason should answer quickly.
However, there was no one to answer. Hyeonu had already been dragged out by Kim Seokjung, and Mason also left the room while talking to Reina.
***
Reinaâs farewell party was smaller than expected.
There werenât that many people, and the location wasnât a hotel or city center. The farewell party was held in the suburbs of New York, where the New York Warriorsâ accommodations were located.
âIt is quiet and nice.â
âYes, the yard is spacious and the atmosphere is good.â
Yeongchan and Hyeonu admired the wide yard where the farewell party was arranged. There was a comfort here that couldnât be felt from the city center.
âShould I move out? I donât think I necessarily need to live in Gangnam,â Hyeonu murmured after looking around for a while.
âMoving? You?â Yeongchan asked with a surprised expression. He never dreamed that Hyeonu would say this.
âI thought you would live with me for the rest of your life... Have you grown up now? Or...â Yeongchanâs eyes narrowed. âDo you have a woman? Huh? Do you just need privacy?â
At the same time, an evil aura appeared in his eyes.
âI was just saying maybe. Stop talking nonsense.â Hyeonu lightly hit the back of Yeongchanâs head. He didnât mean to actually do it. The officetel where he lived now wasnât uncomfortable.
âIf I think about many different things, this is much better.â
It was close to his parentsâ house and had many amenities around it. He had no desire to give up on all of this and move to a secluded suburb.
âHyeonu, are you going to move too?â Reina made the same expression that Yeongchan made a little while ago.
âNo, I donât intend to do so. Iâm going to continue to live where I used to live. It is close to the fitness area, the kidsâ accommodations, and the downtown area. Do I really need to move?â Hyeonu shook his head.
âIâm glad.â Reina sighed with relief. If Hyeonu moved out, it was likely that all the efforts she made so far would be in vain.
âYouâre glad?â Hyeonu cocked his head when he heard Reinaâs words that came out inadvertently.
âAh... That...â Reina stuttered in a flustered manner.
Then someone appeared to help her. âIâm glad to hear that, this guy. Is it easy to move? Indeed, it is easy for you. You will just drag your suitcase in. What would you know?â
This time, it was Yeongchan who hit Hyeonu in the back of the head. It was filled with a lot of power as if he was repaying what he had already suffered.
âI mean, moving is very hard work. You have to look around until you find a house that you like. However, you also have to meet the conditions. Then is it over? No, you need to do interior decorating and clean up. You can only move your luggage after that. Do you understand?â Yeongchan shot quick-fire words at Hyeonu while quickly winking at Reina at the same time.
Reina responded by raising his thumb.
âThank you.â
Reina couldnât understand what Yeongchan was saying because it was too quick, but she knew that Hyeonuâs attention had been diverted.
âBy the way, isnât it a farewell party today? It just looks like dinner?â Hyeonu quickly changed the subject. It was a trick in order to not hear any more nagging from Yeongchan.
âIt is that type of atmosphere. It has been quite a while since Iâve left the team.â
âI guess so. If you are still sad, the team itself will have problems.â
âThey are all strong friends. They are also friends who should do well.â
Hyeonu and Reina continued to exchange words. Yeongchan sensed that the conversation between the two of them was deepening, so he left first.
***
The morning after the farewell party.
Hyeonu finished preparing to return to South Korea and visited Yeongchan in the next room.
âYou go alone,â Yeongchan told him.
âWhat? I should go by myself?â
âI donât know about you, but I rarely get a chance to come here. So when I come here, I have to gain as much as possible.â
Yeongchan had visited Mason and asked him for a favor when Hyeonu was talking to Reina. He asked if it was okay to stream inside Nike Management.
âI also have an interview with Junggu hyung-him. Iâve contacted the New York Warriors. It went well, and I think we will be doing a joint stream.â
Based on this schedule, he had to stay in New York for at least two or three more days.
âI have to go first.â Hyeonu immediately agreed. It couldnât be helped. Yeongchan wasnât staying behind to play; it was to work. There was nothing more for Hyeonu to say.
âIâll go alone.â Hyeonu closed Yeongchanâs door and dragged his suitcase out.
A vehicle heading to the airport was already waiting outside for him. He couldnât relax any longer.
âYou can give me the suitcase.â
As Hyeonu emerged from the hotel lobby with his suitcase, a hotel employee came out and took Hyeonuâs suitcase, loading it in the trunk of the waiting vehicle.
âThank you.â Hyeonu thanked the employee and opened the door to the back seat. Then he stiffened.
âWhy arenât you riding in it? Get in the car. We are going to be late for the flight.â Reina was in the car.
âUh... I got it.â Hyeonu was pressured by the vigor that Reina exuded, so he got into the car and closed the door.