Viewer Participation (1)

“Welcome.”

“Ah, um, yes, yes.”

Upon entering the shop, Jibungi reacted like a pubescent boy being invited into a girl’s room for the first time.

This isn’t some goddamn otaku light novel. Wouldn’t you look weird acting like that at a restaurant, buddy?

“Pfft.”

As expected, Jihye burst out laughing when she saw him like that. Perhaps Jibungi realized how strange he looked at the sound of her laughter, because he scratched the back of his head and looked at me.

“Haha. Don’t be like that—have a seat here. By the way, there’s only one item on the menu. And is it okay if I turn on the stream? If you’re uncomfortable with your face appearing, I’ll keep you out of the camera’s view.”

When I rattled all that off, Jibungi just repeated “Uh, um, yes” before burying his head and escaping into the world of his phone.

“Hey. Why aren’t you surprised?”

“Why should I be?”...