I May Be a Virtual Youtuber, but I Still Go to Work-Chapter 163

The final cooking showdown began in an atmosphere so hot, it could’ve evaporated a chunk of the planet.

While many viewers were giddy with excitement, certain people couldn’t quite get into the hype.

Most notably, those like Movgun—people still unfamiliar with VTuber culture.

“What the hell is everyone freaking out about?”

[You know, it’s kinda weird how you don’t even know what the ‘V’ in VTuber stands for but still watch Parallel streams regularly.]

“I just think Magia’s funny, so I only watch the stuff she’s in. It’s like—her face just pops into my head, like this mischievous little gremlin. Makes me want to smack her. Ugh.”

[Yeah. I get that.]

Ronze, who was watching the stream with him in a TalkCord voice chat, chimed in.

[So? What are you confused about? You don’t get why everyone’s losing it?]

“Yeah.”

[It’s kinda lame to explain this stuff out loud, though.]

“Well, I need that lame explanation. Hit me.”

Ronze chuckled.

[You ever been into idol fandoms?]

“Nope. But I’ve seen the younger guys on our team get into that stuff.”

[Okay, have you seen female celebs getting all cutesy with each other?]

“...Yeah, I think so. Like at movie premieres, when two actresses sit side by side and link arms or hug or squish each other’s cheeks?”

[Exactly. You’re catching on. That’s precisely what everyone’s freaking out over right now. Make sense?]

“Ohhh. Got it. Like, one flower is pretty—but two together are even prettier, right? That kind of thing!”

[Exactly. But now imagine it’s not just two flowers—you’re building a whole bouquet. Mixing different flowers together makes it more vibrant than just a bunch of the same kind, right?]

“Oooh. That really hits. You’re good at this, Shin-kang.”

Grinning proudly like a substitute teacher, Ronze continued.

[Same deal here. You’ve seen Let’s Get Married, right?]

“Of course. National little sister, national oppa. Ha Seo-na and Bae Tae-joon. I still remember them.”

[And part of why that show was fun was because # Nоvеlight # you got to see unexpected pairings together in a series. You feel me?]

“Totally.”

[Same vibe now with Momo, Magia, second-gen, and E Judge. Like, Magia usually floats around, but she’s never really locked in with anyone. And now suddenly, she’s roped into this thing with both of them? That’s what’s got people losing it.]

“Damn. Shin-kang, you’re a god-tier instructor. Why aren’t you teaching?”

[Some folks on the forum do call me ‘BurTeacher’.]

“Nope. That’s a hard no. Anyway, I get it now.”

In short, people want to see fun chemistry between streamers—and Magia, famously a loner with no solid ‘pairings,’ suddenly being caught in a love triangle-level drama? It was sending everyone into a frenzy.

To fully enjoy this madness, Movgun would need to channel the mindset of a morning soap opera addict.

Meanwhile, the two chefs had started prepping in earnest.

Watching them place toppings on their dough, Movgun threw in a donation.

— I was hoping someone would spin the dough but oh well

— Honestly, spinning it takes way too long for a stream lol

— This is where "money" and "store-bought" ingredients come into play

— That means the toppings are gonna be the key here

:: Movgun has donated 10,000 Clouds! ::

:: Judging by the toppings, their ideas of love seem very different ::

— Wait

— Gasp

— Oh no

The chat immediately reacted.

— Momo doesn’t have tomato paste?!

— Tomato = red = love

— Fake love?!

— Momo confirmed for business ship!!

— Then what, Magia’s love is real now? 😂

:: Anonymous donor has contributed 1,000 Clouds! ::

:: Everyone calm down—real love is Magia x Momo, obviously ::

— Grandpa, what do you even know

— Honestly, as long as it tastes good, who cares

— I wanna see both ships

— Technically it was E Judge who asked for a proposal dish first

— E’s the more assertive one

— These days, it’s not about tsunderes—it’s about megaderes

— Can’t resist a bold, purehearted girl

— What are you even saying 😂

— I propose the path of neutrality!

When chat’s this explosive, the streamers inevitably join in.

Starting with Eоna, who had a bit of breathing room, then quickly followed by Do-hee and Magia:

[E Judge]

[Go Magia, you got this!]

“What, I don’t get any love? That’s kind of cold, Judge.”

[E Judge]

[You too, boss... good luck...]

— 😂😂😂

— Hit with the power of workplace hierarchy

— Here we go again—corporate abuse on full display

— Forced encouragement lol

“Boss, trying to win by leaning on the judges because your dish isn’t working? Not cool.”

“If you’re jealous, go be the CEO yourself.”

“Suckseeding you, mother—”

— LOL

— It’s getting brutal

— Isn’t this real love though? 😂

— Six years of love-hate history right there

It’s not that Movgun didn’t know how to enjoy livestreams.

He just didn’t understand the language of VTubers and idols.

But now? He’d unlocked the truth.

Viewers open their wallets to see everyone explode in conversation from just a single donation.

Ronze had awakened a monster—Movgun had now fully evolved into a top-tier chaotic viewer.

With money, time, and no intention of holding back, nothing could stop him.

:: Movgun has donated 10,000 Clouds! ::

:: Honestly? Magia x Momo’s old news. I’m way more hyped for this new challenger, E Judge ::

— Hmmm

— Why’s this dude spitting straight facts today?

— Wasn’t this guy always saying the dumbest crap?

— Bro... you’ve seen the light

— Baptized in the broth of VTubers—Movgun reborn

Already, people in the community had been live-commenting everything.

With Movgun’s involvement, the ripple effects exploded.

On streamer forums, opinions from big streamers and their streamer friends always carried more weight than random viewers.

Like the difference between posts titled:

“Until the Arctic Melts” vs.

“Movgun) Until the Arctic Melts.”

Same words—massively different impact.

Now the theories were spreading like wildfire:

“Why is second-gen being so forward with Magia?”

“Did something happen between Magia and second-gen that we don’t know about?”

Even full-blown conspiracies began to sprout:

“Is Movgun secretly gunning for Momo, so he’s pushing Magia x E Judge instead?”

Wild speculation blanketed the forums, pulling in tons of new eyes...

[(🔴Live) Rebellion Cooking Showdown (Momo vs. Magia)] 👪 56,553

#Cooking #Momo #Magia #Parallel

A stream originally meant to casually introduce the second-gen VTubers...

Had now become the #1 most-watched broadcast on the entire Pazijik platform.

With 56.5k viewers, it barely edged out the ongoing small-scale game tournament, proving just how massive its pull had become.

*

Amid the buzz and anticipation, the two pizzas were finally completed.

Magia, seemingly more confident in this area, rang the bell slightly ahead of Momo and began presenting her dish.

“First, take a look at this perfectly baked, chewy dough.”

— Bro that’s store-bought dough lol

— Why is she presenting it like she made it from scratch 😂

— I guess baking is what counts here haha

“On top of that, I’ve got tomato paste I sautéed myself, heaps of mozzarella, tons of pepperoni, a punch of salty olives, and finally, sweet roasted pineapple for that perfect salty-sweet combo. Classic of classics. Pineapple pizza.”

Even the scattered yellow landmines—pineapple chunks—looked appetizing, drawing admiration from everyone.

— Honestly, this looks amazing after that cursed jjamppong

— My brain’s been fully reprogrammed lol

— No fr, it’s psychological conditioning

— It’s just a normal pizza but looks like gourmet now 😂

— Why is she so passionate about pineapple pizza tho

Then it was Momo’s turn.

“I went with something a bit more mainstream. Honestly, that salty-sweet combo you like? I think that’s super divisive.”

— Oh

— Ooooh

— She’s a real cooking pro, damn

— She’s approaching it from a whole different angle lol

“So I skipped the tomato paste entirely. Instead, I brushed honey on the dough, added cheese, then topped it with arugula, fresh tomatoes, other veggies, and pineapple for a fresher, cleaner taste. It’s closer to a gorgonzola-style pizza, in a way.”

— This one needs to be tasted to judge

— But if E Judge doesn’t have Magia’s tastebuds, Momo’s is gonna win for sure

— frfr

— Momo’s all the way lol

— Salty base + pineapple is a crime against food

Eоna, glancing back and forth between the two pizzas, hesitated, then scribbled something on her board:

[This is really hard....]

She took one bite from each. Chew, chew.

The satisfying, chewy sounds echoed through the mic, making mouths water across the nation.

Then—

Hnnng.

A soft groan escaped, and the board changed.

[They’re both seriously good. I think I’ll need a bit more time to decide.]

— Respect

— Valid

— She’s gonna think it over, go ahead and chatter, y’all

— Gotta love monthly misunderstandings lol

“They’re asking us to talk and fill the time, boss.”

“Oh, is that so? Got it.”

[N-no no, it’s not like that...!]

“It’s fine, take your time. We’ll wait as long as you need. It’s the final dish, after all. I totally get why it’s hard.”

“Exactly. Without us blabbering, we’re basically dead air, right boss?”

— Making the junior do all the talking, classic Wall County

— Look at them teasing her lol

— Poor E Judge, getting bullied

— Leave her alone, she’s trying her best 😭

:: Anonymous donor has contributed 1,000 Clouds! ::

:: Are the Puddles all psychopaths?? 😂 Their emotions flip like pancakes ::

They gave her time, but from Magia’s perspective, it was puzzling.

Eоna... is hesitating?

She wasn’t the type to hesitate when making choices.

Maybe it was how she was raised—in a good environment, from a prominent family.

Her style had always been “pick what you like and don’t look back.”

Even when she ditched Lapits and joined Parallel, that clean, decisive move was just so... her.

Which meant it wasn’t about the taste.

There was some other reason for her hesitation.

And Gia’s hunch was dead-on.

Eоna was weighing things from the very start of the challenge.

Why did the boss pick pineapple pizza?

See, pineapple pizza wasn’t just a dish to Magia—it was her life food.

She was so committed, she kept a small oven and backup ingredients at home for emergencies, like storms that stopped delivery.

That meant two things:

One, Magia was damn good at making pineapple pizza.

Two, if she ever proposed, pineapple pizza would be on the menu.

A well-made pineapple pizza from Magia, delivered with sincerity—if Eоna chose that and declared it delicious, then publicly “paired” with Magia...

She could keep pushing that dynamic and become Parallel’s most beloved partner pairing.

That was her plan.

But then Cheon Do-hee stepped in and changed the game.

If the dishes had been different, it’d be easier to compare.

But with the same dish? Way harder.

And Do-hee’s pizza?

It was honestly good enough to sell in a store.

Compared to Magia’s more traditional pie, Do-hee’s had a visual flair and color palette that was hard to ignore.

But why did Do-hee, who doesn’t even like pineapple pizza, suddenly change her menu and get so aggressive toward Eоna?

It felt... almost like she wanted to make things difficult.

Like she couldn’t allow Magia and Eоna to just become a duo.

As if to say, “If you want her, you’ll have to go through me.”

No way... she’s not actually jealous, right?

Eоna deeply respected Do-hee.

She was the CEO, a titan in the Korean VTuber scene.

If Taro earned the title of “God” when his content blew up,

Then Momo was called a god for crafting incredible scenarios.

This translation is the intellectual property of Novelight.

Their chaotic dynamic during Great Fun Mountain had been legendary for a reason.

So... was Momo writing a new script right now?

Was she worried the Gia–Eоna pairing wouldn’t generate enough impact on its own?

Eоna was well-regarded as a healing-type VTuber—soothing, gentle, a pleasant presence.

But that had a downside: some called her “too mellow.”

She had experience and a returning fanbase, so her early growth would be strong.

But in the long run? With talents like Miho and Orca bringing bold personalities, it wouldn’t be surprising if Eоna got overtaken.

Plus, Eоna carried the baggage of her past life.

So maybe Momo’s solution... was this.

Not just a simple Magia–Eоna ship.

But a full-blown WWE-style rivalry.

A love triangle—or better yet, a messy, chaotic catfight over one woman.

That’s it!

Swipe swipe swipe.

Eоna scribbled quickly, then held her board beneath the camera.

[They were both so good it’s hard to compare. But I think proposals need something a little extra special. So... the winner is the boss. I guess we’re officially dating now, right?]

:: Anonymous donor has contributed 1,000 Clouds! ::

:: If you’ve ever been a Magia pineapple pizza defender, smash that like 😂 ::

— LMAO like smash

— 😂😂😂

— Massive like for real

:: Anonymous donor has contributed 1,000 Clouds! ::

:: Gia, go eat more of the boss’s pizza while you’re at it ::

Although the final score stood at one win, one draw, and one loss—technically a tie—Cheon Do-hee was the one who walked away with two wives (??) by the end of it all.

She’d won with her backup pineapple pizza, which was admittedly confusing even to her.

But when it came to jumping headfirst into a roleplay scenario, no one did it faster than Do-hee.

She saw Eona’s choice as a sign to pivot her narrative and seized the moment with flawless timing.

“Welcome, both of you, to my harem. I promise I’ll make you very happy.”

— Please livestream your newlywed life

— Ehe~

— Get over here!

The contestants had been told ahead of time that second-gen members would be free to speak once the cook-off ended.

So the moment Do-hee claimed her WWE victory, Eona lowered her whiteboard and finally spoke aloud.

“You might’ve won with taste, boss... but I’m turning down that harem.”

— Wait, what

— OMG she spoke

— Was that what “Rebellion Cooking Showdown” meant?! 😂

— Her voice is so soft and sweet

— Is this the rebellion?!

— Declaring independence before even debuting?! Legend

It came out of nowhere, but the serene, gentle tone immediately commanded everyone’s full attention.

And just like that, the banter began to flow smoothly between the two.

“You’re turning it down? Why?”

“Because if I joined that harem, I’d just be left out in the cold.”

“No way. I love all our idols equally.”

“That’s not true. You love Deputy Manager Gia the most.”

“Me? I’m constantly bonking her on the head for never listening to me!”

As everyone held their breath, waiting for the next line—

Eona delivered a straight-up KO.

“If that weren’t the case, you wouldn’t have practiced making pineapple pizza this good. Just look at Deputy Manager Gia—she’s been silently munching on your pizza this whole time.”

— Gasp

— So that’s why Magia’s been so quiet, just chewing nonstop lol

— How do you even resist a slice from your oshi

— Pineapple pizza possessed by a ghost confirmed

— Even the ghost of pizza recognizes this power

Do-hee shot back like lightning.

“E Judge, you’re awfully good at projecting your feelings as if they’re someone else’s. You were the one who asked for a proposal dish in the first place, remember?”

“Well, I love Deputy Manager Gia just as much as you do, boss. That’s why I knew what was going on.”

“...Excuse me?”

“No need to pretend you don’t see it, boss. It’s not wrong to fall for someone.”

— TRUE LOVE ALERT

— sWOOooN

— Wait... this wasn’t Momo’s harem after all?! 😂

— It was actually Magia’s harem the whole time

— A full-blown catfight over Deputy Manager Magia omg

When does a drama audience become most desperate to see the next episode?

Right when the conflict peaks.

And Do-hee knew that better than anyone.

Which is why she shut things down right on cue.

“As the boss, I’m officially limiting the judge’s speech.”

“Are you running away?”

“E Judge. That’s enough. Rebellion is prohibited.”

— ???

— Flip the table!!

— Just a little more, why’d you cut her off?!

— gibberish of rage intensifies

— REBELLION GO GO HOT REBELLION GO GO HOT REBELLION GO GO HOT—

— I swear, we were this close to a breakthrough

— Yep~ Rebellion Cooking Showdown, baby~ Yep~ Rebellion Cooking Showdown~

— C’mon Momo, seriously?!

— Why shut her down?! Why shut her down?! Why shut her down?!

— Oh here we go again 😂

— RELEASE HER

— MOMO, FREE THE SECOND-GENS

— Boss, show yourself! Or better yet, get out!

Just then, having finished her pizza slice, Magia wiped the sauce from her mouth and subtly gestured to Eona.

That’s enough, she signaled. Time to pull back now.

Eona quietly closed her mouth and stepped back.

And Magia leaned into the mic to deliver the closing line:

“Well then, that’s all for this early preview. Puddles, don’t miss next week’s full episode. I’ll be experiencing it in 4D ahead of you.”

— Holy

— I’m losing it

— LAUNCH A FULL INVESTIGATION

— Why only you?!

— Magia, be thankful you’re not a guy

— Go perish

— Even as a slug, I draw the line here

— MAGIAAAAAAAAAA

***

Once the raging viewer emotions had been soothed, the segment wrapped up with some parting words from the second-gen members.

“M Judge here~! Can’t wait to see you all again!”

“This was O Judgeeueue...! Looking forward to our meeting! Thank you!!”

“I’m E Judge. See you next time, Puddles.”

Judging by metrics and mood, the stream had been a huge success.

Everyone now had the trio of Momo–Gia–Eona etched into their minds as a fully-fledged triangle.

It had all started chaotically, but the process and the outcome were so satisfying that Eona lowered her head in sincere thanks.

“As expected of the boss... The queen of roleplay. I went a little hard with my lines, but you still rolled with it perfectly. I was honestly impressed.”

“And I was impressed too. Not just you, but Miho and Orca as well. You were all amazing today.”

Do-hee clapped cheerfully, though she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret—

Leaving the second-gen entirely to Magia while she focused on work had created a bit of a knowledge gap she now wanted to close.

Maybe that’s why, when she glanced over at Orca—who’d passed out on the table—Do-hee made a decision.

“Orca’s out cold... You all want to sleep over? It’s late anyway. Honestly, losing the info war today stung a bit. I think I need to bond with you all a bit more.”

Miho, practically bouncing, shot her hand into the air.

“YES!!! Sleeping over at a friend’s place was always a dream of mine...! Leave Orca to me! I’ll take good care of her!!!”

“Oh? Already calling the boss a ‘friend,’ are we?”

“Whaaa?! N-no...! Not at all, I swear...!”

“Relax, I’m joking. Just don’t try to handle her alone. She’s tall—it’s not easy by yourself. And besides, the one who got her smashed is right here. She should be the one to help.”

Magia had never been a fan of sleepovers, even back during first-gen days.

She tried to quietly sneak away... but Do-hee’s hand shot out and latched onto the back of her neck.

“If Orca throws up on the floor or the futon tonight... you know what happens, right?”

Magia gave a limp little salute and replied:

“Yesss, ma’am...”