READ NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 55
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After hearing the sponsorship, Moon Si-hyun’s virtual model froze once again. A moment of silence enveloped the broadcast.
Dozens of messages flooded the chat next to Moon Si-hyun’s virtual model.
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Is this real?
?
No, I was just joking, why’s the reaction like this?
LOL
??
????
Stop messing around.
??
Shut up.
Why are you frozen, Si-hyun?
This is outrageous.
LOL LOLOL
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For a few seconds, dozens of messages appeared and then vanished.
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Hako Virtual Minor Gallery
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But no matter what, it can’t be true [4].
Those pedos are revving up again [2].
What’s with making a 6-year-old a kid, she’s at the age to be going wild [15].
Not just a kid, but has the body to have one, so why? [14].
This looks easier to do bad things, so let’s go with this [4].
This VTuber scene is particularly severe [6].
Why is this happening to a grown-up? LOL this is ridiculous [4].
But why is she keeping quiet? [9].
Revisiting the Dullahan AAA Cup drip sponsorship.jpg [19].
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ㅇㅇ has sponsored 1000 won.
These guys must have only watched anime, they have no grasp on reality, what the hell, a grown woman talking to a doll? LOL.
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For real.
For real.
This is kinda LOL.
For real, it’s super obvious there are a lot of teachers here ㅋㅋㅋ.
For real real real real.
What is this, RP? LOL.
Let’s just clear everyone out.
I mean, the reaction was super suspicious, damn it.
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While Moon Si-hyun fell silent for a moment, some slight opinion coordination happened in the shadows and the light.
Then, the previous doubts got swallowed up by the current opinions for various reasons.
Besides, there was no solid evidence anyway.
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ㅇㅇ has sponsored 1000 won.
Is it that? Let’s just continue exploring the general chat.
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Refresh the general chat.
Let’s go.
Just ignore and move on.
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Should we start clamping down on the pedos? [3]
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With the gathered opinions, it looked like this incident would just pass by quietly.
For Moon Si-hyun, it was a stroke of luck.
She finally gathered her wits and took a quick glance at the chat window. Fortunately, the messages raising doubts had nearly faded away.
Relieved, Moon Si-hyun opened her mouth.
“Of course. Why would I talk to a doll? Conversation is an interaction between people. It wouldn’t make sense for me to speak to a doll since it won’t respond… right?”
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?
You’re right.
You are right to say that.
Wow, LOL.
That girl really means it.
No way she’s that bad at lying, LOL.
??
What’s going on here???
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Did the idiots who called her a pedo just get owned? [5]
I’m not a pedo, you idiots! LOL [3].
Those pedos are flipping out unnecessarily LOL [6].
Wait, how does this make sense????? [4].
There’s no way the pedo joke should be coming out from this broadcast, [4].
I usually wouldn’t believe, but because it’s her, I kind of do [7].
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However, the excessively long speech and her stuttering words made the opposing viewers rethink their opinions. It was a disaster.
She was just anxiously adding words; her pathetic lying skills only fueled the fire.
Moon Si-hyun was suddenly shocked by the overwhelming responses. However, this time, she truly couldn’t back down.
Recently, she had developed a newfound hobby, known only to herself and the dolls, that she thought no one would catch on to.
“But, for a joke sponsorship to lead to this?”
Wiping away the cold sweat, Moon Si-hyun shook her head.
“R-really…”
Thus, a verbal tussle between them stretched on for several tens of seconds.
In reality, there wasn’t any solid evidence, so if she just denied it, there was little they could do.
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Damn, that’s ruthless [5].
Honestly, I wouldn’t admit it either, LOL [3].
If I admit this, it’d be social suicide, so that’s that…[6].
This, I admit, Si-hyun, LOL [3].
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At that moment, a sponsorship came in.
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Member Happy has sponsored 1000 won.
Si-hyun, which man did you go to the pub with yesterday? I think I heard a voice exactly like yours.
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“What? No, I didn’t go.”
That was a sensitive issue. Moon Si-hyun quickly responded. Her voice returned to its usual calm and tidy tone.
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Member Happy has sponsored 1000 won.
But you really do talk to the doll, right?
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“…… No, no… There’s no way I’d talk to a doll…”
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The difference in replies to those two questions was clearly noticeable to anyone.
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LOL LOLOL.
LOL LOLOL.
Wow.
As expected of Member Happy, d-d-damn.
What is this even working for? LOL LOLOL.
Si-hyun, you’re getting a bit pathetic.
You’re really interrogating here.
You’d be a good profiler.
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Ultimately, the chat exploded once more. That state lasted for quite a while.
Now, truly, there was no one on her side. The shock was clearly conveyed through the doll mask.
She was wrong. Moon Si-hyun could now feel it too. Plus, there’s a limit to how much one can deny it.
In the end, this is also communication, and mutual affection forms the basis of their relationship.
“…… A little, just a little. It’s only when I’m bored.”
Eventually, Moon Si-hyun admitted.
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If only I hadn’t attached unnecessary details, I could have gotten away with it.
Si-hyun, let’s not lie; it’s all obvious.
LOL.
LOL.
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ㅇㅇ has sponsored 1000 won.
What on earth do you talk about with the doll?
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“Um, just ‘Hello’. That’s all. I really, really mean it.”
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ㅇㅇ has sponsored 1000 won.
Don’t lie, it’s super obvious. LOL.
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“……”
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ㅇㅇ has sponsored 1000 won.
By the way, how old are you right now?
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“…… I’m 21 years old.”
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ㅇㅇ has sponsored 1000 won.
You’re joking around with a doll, huh? LOL.
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“……”
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Moon Si-hyun was ensnared by all those ‘1000 won punches’. It was a form of karma, and she couldn’t help it.
It was extremely embarrassing. However, deep down, Moon Si-hyun thought that as long as the viewers knew, that was alright.
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ㅇㅇ has sponsored 1000 won.
I have to take this clip and send it to the Squirrel. LOL.
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At that comment, Moon Si-hyun’s heart sank. Stiffly, she managed to utter some words.
“P-please, don’t tell the Squirrel.”
Then, her trembling voice came out.
“Anything else is fine…”
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ㅇㅇ
Anything else?
ㅇㅇㅇㅇㅇ
Uh-huh.
I promise, Si-hyun.
ㅇㅇ I’ll keep your secret.
It’s our secret.
LOL.
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Contrary to earlier, supportive messages began to pour in.
Relieved by their reactions, Moon Si-hyun opened her mouth.
“…… I’ll believe you.”
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Member Knight has sponsored 1000 won.
ㅇㅇ You can really believe us.
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Squirrel – 491 viewers watching.
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[Video Sponsorship] Member Knight has sponsored 3000 won.
(Edited fan YouTube video of Moon Si-hyun’s doll comments.)
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“……”
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LOL LOLOL.
Wow, did they already make it? LOL.
LOL LOLOL LOLOL LOLOL LOLOL.
LOL LOLOL LOLOL LOLOL.
Is that for real???
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Pazzk Minor Gallery
Hako Virtual Minor Gallery
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– Moon Si-hyun… doll talk caught…clip.
{Moon Si-hyun finally admits clip.}
LOL.
– If any other VTuber did this, I’d say it’s a trashy concept, but her doing it makes it seem credible.
Yeah, for real.
Yeah, for real;;
Yeah, for real. If it were any other VTuber, I’d have killed it right off the bat.
– LOL LOLOL LOLOL LOLOL.
– But it’s completely different from how it was when I tricked the Cactus.
– Where did that acting skill from Fiore go…
– I’m seeing this for the first time, what’s with her being so bad at lying? Life must be tough for her.
– Honestly, if she dates someone, she’s definitely going to get found out.
Didn’t anyone ask if she has a boyfriend right now??
Oh shit, I totally forgot about that.
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– Moon Si-hyun looking to munch on a rice bowl….clip.
(Moon Si-hyun clip.)
– Ah.
– Is it still a thing not to know what ‘munching’ means? LOL.
She probably just doesn’t use the internet at all.
Based on how she talks, she probably has no friends.
– I’m just feeling it…
– Moon— oh sorry, Si-hyun.
Why is it read this way?
Oh gosh.
LOL LOLOL LOLOL.
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What’s up with Moon Si-hyun and the Squirrel today, huh?
(Moon Si-hyun clip.)
(Moon Si-hyun clip.)
Moon Si-hyun claims she’s not feminine, while the Squirrel insists she is feminine.
Apparently, the Squirrel said she met Moon Si-hyun before starting the broadcast today.
What on earth did they talk about?
– What’s with this? LOL.
If you play them at the same time, it’s ridiculously funny.
– LOL LOLOL LOLOL LOLOL LOLOL.
– But, does the Squirrel really seem like a guy? I never thought that.
– There are some guy-like aspects for sure.
– The ‘male friend-style broth’ types are attacking hard, LOL.
– Honestly, it’s just a matter of how to cozy up to each other.
– I don’t know what it is, but the Squirrel seems to want the viewers to see her as a girl.
Yeah, for real.
– I just want to make both of them feminine and soft.
– I don’t know about the Squirrel, but claiming Moon Si-hyun is manly is just ridiculous.
– This is obviously meant to stir things up.
“Ugh…..!”
Burying her face in a pillow, she cried out loudly and kicked her bed a few times with her feet. After rolling around a bit, she hugged her plushie tightly.
“…… Phew.”
It had been several tens of minutes since she finished the broadcast, but the heat on her face showed no signs of cooling down.
This doesn’t make sense. No, it shouldn’t make sense.
How on earth do I get caught every time I lie?
How do they know right away? Normally, if someone is intent on lying, there’s no way to find out. Especially for someone like me, who has a high understanding and control over human emotions.
Moreover, my virtual model wears a doll mask, so no expressions can show. The voice and gestures I present can be controlled sufficiently.
Are the viewers truly that sharp? I’ve never had to lie before, so I have no data to gauge it from.
Still, I at least managed to extract a promise from the viewers that they wouldn’t tell any other broadcasters about what happened today.
Taking that as comfort, I began to get ready slowly. I put the VR headset back on briefly to turn it off.
First, I wanted to shut down Fiore, but one message came in.
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– Cactus (Online)
[Before yesterday]
14:03
– Hello, it’s good to see you as an opponent this time. I guess it’s because I’ve come up a bit.
– Yes. Hello.
– Let’s go for a serious game, I’ll win. ㅋ
14:18
– Why didn’t you act like this when we were on the same team?
– I’m sorry.
[Yesterday]
12:31
– How are you doing, Si-hyun? ㅎㅎ
– The weather is really nice today.
– Yes. It is nice.
[Today]
18:53
– How are you doing, Si-hyun? ㅎ
– Can you do a collab tomorrow? It’s about the promise we made before.
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“Um.”
Thinking back, I did make that promise.