I Have a Reason to Hate Streamers

Chapter 119

Is it true that pleasant moments pass in the blink of an eye? I closed my eyes for a moment, and it seemed like it was all over.

"Alright, time to rinse it off. Close your eyes tight~."

It would be a lie to say I didn’t feel a bit disappointed, but I couldn’t stay there having my hair washed forever. Honestly, it probably wasn’t that short a time, either. Elderin must have spent quite a while massaging my scalp.

I’d simply been captivated by that peculiar sense of pleasure. Somehow, her touch was exceptionally skilled, and I still had a fondness for warmth. I couldn’t dislike the careful, soothing touch.

Following her instruction, I closed my eyes, letting the flowing water wash away the suds. A cool, refreshing sensation unique to the shampoo lingered on my head. I felt clear-headed and refreshed. I turned on the water myself and finished rinsing off the soap from my body.

"Good girl, our Da-eun."

"Stop treating me like a kid...."

"Right, right, sorry about that."

Her voice didn’t carry the slightest hint of apology. She gently patted my head, showing that she hadn’t listened to me at all.

Well, she seemed to be in a good mood, so I suppose I could let this slide.

"Da-eun, should I help wash the rest of your body?"

"No, I can do that myself."

Regardless, I wasn’t about to let her help with washing my body.

Allowing her to wash my hair was one thing; letting her touch my body was quite another. I wasn’t that easy to sway.

No matter how persistently she looked at me... Ugh, I might end up relenting if she keeps this up. Maybe it wouldn’t hurt to let her do it? It’s not like my body has anything special about it.

After a moment of hesitation, my decision held firm. Allowing her to help would probably overheat my brain before I even got into the bath. Thankfully, Elderin took a step back as well.

"Alright, got it. Let’s wash up quickly and head to the bath."

The quick shower complete, it was finally time to step into the water. With Sansae’s support, I settled myself on the edge of the bath.

I am capable of growth. People learn from their mistakes, and mistakes are just experiences, after all. Having been through enough, I’d learned to avoid certain pitfalls.

When I was strong, I could have simply stepped right in, but that wasn’t going to work anymore.

This frail and sensitive body has no resistance to hot water. Even at home, I had to adjust the shower temperature carefully. I’d always dab a bit of water on the back of my hand to test it.

So, dipping the tip of my right foot in cautiously...

"Ah!"

I managed not to scream, but it was a close call. It hadn’t felt that hot when I touched it with my hand. After bearing the scorching sensation for a moment, I gradually got used to it, lowering myself inch by inch.

With Sansae smiling beside me and Elderin confidently stepping in, I took my time submerging up to my neck. ...A bit embarrassing, but this, too, was an effort to survive.

But as they say, good things come to those who wait.

"Ahh... this feels amazing."

But their conversation had already moved past that.

"That’s why we’re planning around your schedule, remember?"

"...Sorry, I missed that. Got a bit lost in thought."

"Hehe, I figured. You know you should give us a quick answer, right? The sooner we reserve, the better the spots we’ll get."

"I’ll think about it and let you know by the end of the week."

So they wanted to include me, after all.

I should have realized. Inviting me here and then making plans without me would’ve been odd. Even so, I was afraid to ask, reluctant to assume I’d be included. Introverts like me have our own exhausting quirks.

The warmth of the water seeped into my heart as well, making it impossible to stop my lips from curving up. I submerged to my eyes again to hide my smile. Not the best move.

"So, what were you thinking about?"

"Well, I was wondering if Da-eun had picked a character for the cosplay she promised to do on her stream. Haven’t chosen yet, right? Is that what you were mulling over?"

"Phuu-... cough, ack, kuh."

Choking on water is no joke. Elderin patted my back as I coughed.

"You okay? Don’t feel pressured. Whatever you pick, you’ll look great and be perfect."

That’s... not the issue here.

Maybe they genuinely didn’t understand, but Sansae’s bright smile glowed with innocence. So bright, it was almost blinding. I hadn’t known her eyes could sparkle like that.

"Having trouble choosing? Want me to help? I can even help make the outfit. Since you’re an Assassin in the game, maybe go with something completely different, like a magical girl? Or maybe we push it to the edge with something more... revealing?"

"I’m not doing anything lewd. Not wearing anything too revealing."

"Da-eun, you still have so much to learn. It’s not about showing skin; sometimes the suggestion alone is plenty... especially in your case."

"...?"

Sansae nodded in satisfaction as if she’d made a perfect point. Elderin seemed to agree, but I was left bewildered.

They seemed to share an understanding already. I had the strange feeling I was being conspired against, but I was the only one left in the dark.

Either way, a promise is a promise. Just because I dislike cosplay doesn’t mean I can back out. Streamers, after all, are professionals who get paid by their viewers. In other words, we’re pros.

So I have to keep my word.

"Actually, I do have something in mind."

"Really? Care to give us a sneak peek?"

"It’s a secret..."

It’s not time to reveal it yet.