The match against ACL had just ended.
While I never thought we would lose, it was undeniably a match burdened with high expectations.
It would be accurate to say we had passed a significant hurdle.
Since the match had been a complete victory, the team’s atmosphere was quite positive throughout our return.
Even Outlaw, who usually spoke little, seed visibly excited.
Especially Hekate, who was very joyful.
She had struggled quite a bit against Sparrow during the spring league.
Having successfully countered that head-on, today's match must have felt exhilarating.
Humans are creatures heavily influenced by their surroundings.
Of course, I was no exception.
I needed soone to share this feeling with, so as soon as we arrived at the dorm, I turned on the broadcast.
[Title: Just a Brief Broadcast Before Sleeping]
[‘Sigma Ga-wol’ is live.]
[ON AIR | 00:00:05 | WEBCAM]
Oh no.
I should have set up the cara beforehand.
It had been so long since I did a face-cam stream that I completely forgot.
“Hello! Can you see well?”
I secured the cara to prevent it from shaking and checked the screen appearing on the monitor.
Aside from being a bit too close, there weren’t any major issues.
Oh my!
What’s with the cleavage right from the start?
Yes, this is it!
It seed my chest was close to the cara.
I need to be more careful next ti.
Anyway, even though I turned on the stream without notice, many people had co to watch.
Seeing the chat fill up so quickly put in a good mood.
It felt like warmth was spreading inside .
I should have grabbed a drink or sothing.
There should be so beer in the refrigerator downstairs.
If I’d also gotten so snacks, it would have been even better.
“I haven’t been able to stream much lately, so I thought I’d turn it on like this. It’s been a while.”
So where is this?
Tenny, it’s your fault we lost again in solo queue.
Stop using the chain scythe already!
This seems to be Sigma’s dorm; I think I’ve seen it in a video.
Show us your room!
“It’s the dorm, indeed. It’s my room. Would you like to take a look? It’s nothing special, though.”
Even though my room isn’t very exciting, I didn’t mind showing it if the viewers were curious.
It was basically a room that hadn’t changed much from what Sigma provided.
I still used the furniture that was there, and I hadn’t really changed my blankets or cushions.
If I took out all my stuff, it would fit into just one suitcase.
The only notable items would be… my pajamas hanging in the closet and a rolled-up yoga mat in the corner?
I should have put away the pajamas.
I hadn’t realized I had hung them up since I had worn them for so long.
It was such a natural sight that I didn’t even think about it.
“The yoga mat is for light exercises in my room. Since my legs aren’t great, most of my exercises involve sitting or lying down. It’s convenient to have one.”
It was sothing my instructor had given in the past.
Since I couldn’t go to the dojo, he had suggested I stretch instead.
Other than that, there wasn’t much else I kept in the room.
“The room looks a bit empty, right? I’m sorry if you were expecting sothing more. I don’t have a hobby of collecting things.”
I had always been like that since I was young.
Simply put, I lacked material desires.
I never thought much about needing to save money, but I also hadn’t had many things I wanted.
As long as I could buy what I needed at the ti, that was enough.
Most of what I bought was related to kendo, anyway.
Even electronic devices like my tablet were ones my parents had bought for , and I had used them for a long ti.
Well, even if I had a hobby of spending money, I would have had to put it aside for a while.
It hadn’t been long since my bank balance had started to have so breathing room.
Just a few months ago, I was in a position where every penny mattered.
As I looked at the chat, more and more voices started to gather.
“Do you want to see in my pajamas? I usually wear them inside, so I’m a bit shy… Um, okay. I guess pajamas should be fine. I’ll just turn the cara for a mont.”
Oh, shadow!
Crazy girl, crazy girl, crazy girl!
(This chat has been blocked.)
No, Your Honor, she tempted first!
I pointed the cara toward the wall and changed my clothes.
Since it was sothing I wore often, I hadn’t thought much about it, but it seed like my chest made the shirt ride up a little.
But this should be fine.
It’s not like it’s too revealing, and there’s no way to hide it.
If I showed any signs of being self-conscious, it would only emphasize it further.
Thinking about it, this is the first ti I’m showing this comfortable a side of myself.
Usually, when I appeared on broadcasts, I put in a bit of effort.
Especially when I was with Elderin, I was often half-forced into putting on makeup.
Compared to that, now I was in a relaxed state.
It wouldn’t be good if I beca too relaxed, but still.
I perched myself on the edge of the bed and turned the cara back.
“This is how I usually am in my room. So, since I’ve changed clothes, shall we just chat for a bit? I really wanted to get an all-kill today…”
As I spoke quietly, my hands felt a little restless.
I grabbed a pillow and hugged it, starting to speak softly again.
It was enjoyable to have soone listening to .
I shared stories one by one, and if there were any questions, I answered them sincerely.
In the community, my broadcasts had been surprisingly praised for how well I answered questions, saying they were quite enriching.
That was sothing I took pride in.
I would have preferred it if the word “surprising” had been omitted, though.
As the broadcast continued for over an hour,
one viewer’s donation caught my attention.
「Soran is a Girl has donated 10,000 won」
「Are you feeling unwell? You look quite pale.」
Glancing at the mirror, it was true.
My skin was generally pale, but today it looked a bit lifeless.
I guess the fatigue had piled up more than I thought.
“Oh…? Now that you ntion it, I suppose it is. I guess I’m tired. Shall we end it here for today?”
That’s strange.
I didn’t feel this bad while I was in the arena earlier.
Sohow, this condition felt strangely familiar.
Speaking of which, what day was it today?
Suddenly, chills ran down my spine.
Every woman has a visitor they et once a month.
It’s called a period or nstruation.
Fortunately, these days, I didn’t spill blood on my blanket, but… it was still not a welco presence.
Moreover, it seed that my nstrual cramps were pretty severe.
In the past, I hadn’t known because I had no comparison, but these days I had other won around .
Especially Hekate and Luche, who lived in similar spaces.
Compared to those two, my cramps were distinctly painful.
Still, it wasn’t to the point where I couldn’t move at all.
I was nstruating, not dying of a terminal illness.
“So, you ca over even though you’re in pain?”
Today was the day I had promised to et with Elderin.
It wasn’t for anything grand; we just planned to have a al together.
Being a professional gar doesn’t an you don’t have days off.
Unless there’s an important tournant coming up, pushing every day without rest can lead to negative effects.
You reach a limit at so point if you keep that up.
In short, the timing of my pain was just right.
If it were my usual cycle, it wouldn’t be a huge issue for the next training or match.
“I made a promise to et in advance, you know? I don’t have a fever or anything.”
“Do you know how terrible you look? You’re even sweating cold.”
“...I’m sorry.”
No.
In truth, that was all an excuse.
The pain I felt in my lower abdon was indeed real.
It felt as if my lower belly were being torn apart, as if sothing sharp were scraping inside.
The fatigue washing over my whole body was undeniable.
But more than that, it was the ntal fluctuations that were worse.
For no reason, I felt as though my life had co to an end.
When I lived alone, I usually solved it by bathing in warm water.
I could take a shower in Sigma’s dorm too, but… I didn’t want to show my weak side to my teammates just yet.
I wanted to et soone who could be there for as Daeun, not as Ga-wol.
So I forced myself to keep my promise with Elderin.
“Let’s skip the restaurant for now. Let’s just rest at my place for a bit.”
“Okay… I’m sorry.”
“There’s no need to apologize. If a sick person loses all their energy, that’s no good. Get better quickly.”
Even though the promise had gone awry, Elderin didn’t get angry.
Instead, she invited ho to let take a short nap.
Was it because soone was there to provide warmth?
After napping for an hour or so, I certainly felt better.
After eating warm abalone porridge, I felt even more okay.
“Are you feeling drowsy or anything?”
“No. I wasn’t entirely sleepless today.”
“Alright. Then, do you want to lie down here for a bit?”
“...?”
Elderin patted the spot in front of her on the sofa.
When I lay down as directed, her soft hand began to gently caress my belly.
The peculiar feeling made my toes curl.
“Uh, sister?”
“You said your nstrual cramps were quite bad, right?”
“Yeah… I did?”
“If I do this, it’ll feel a bit better. I’ll rub your belly and give your uterus a massage; it should relieve so discomfort.”
For a mont, my mind stopped.
What do you an, massage...?
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