Turn Off the Aim Hack!

At first, I hesitated a little.

I hesitated once when asked if an explanation was possible, and the second time was when I asked if they could give me their phone number.

But when I thought that Inaring might really be in serious trouble if I just stood by and did nothing, I found the courage.

Glug-

I gave Inaring my phone number.

And right after that.

Ding-dong-

My smartphone received a call.

* * *

Inahi, as a gamer herself, had encountered many cheaters and understood their mindset well.

To put it very briefly, these guys have no conscience.

They have no conscience, are shameless to an extreme degree, and brazenly lie as if it’s the most natural thing in the world.

That’s why Inahi couldn’t relax until she had seen Charge Knight’s face in person.

‘Please pick up, please…’

The ringing tone felt unbearably long.

What if the number I gave wasn’t the right person?

Or, even if it’s the correct person, what if they act shamelessly like a typical cheater would?

As the ringing went on, my anxiety tightened around me.

I prayed that it wouldn’t be that way as I waited for Charge Knight to pick up.

And then.

Click-

‘He picked up!’

He actually picked up!

Inahi quickly said,

“Hello? Is this Charge Knight?”

-“M, M, M, M, M…”

That was when…

“…Yes?”

Did the connection bad?

The voice was so faint it was hard to hear, and it kept cutting out.

Moreover, the tone sounded kind of…

‘Wait… is that a female voice?’

The moment that realization hit, Inahi unconsciously wore a stupefied expression.

‘Could it be…?’

To confirm her suspicion, Inahi spoke again,

“Uh, hello?”

-“A, yes. Ah, hello…”

“Whoa!?”

I- It’s a girl!?

“Wait, wasn’t Charge Knight a female?”

-“Yes, yes…”

What… for 5 months, that person who tormented everyone was a female!?

Moreover, why is her tone so soft?

The voice and tone were so far from what I had come to expect from Charge Knight.

I couldn’t believe it, so I asked again,

“Are you Charge Knight?”

-“Y-yes…”

“Wow… really, I never expected this twist.”

This world is full of surprises.

Anyway, that was not the most pressing matter right now.

Inahi immediately addressed the issue at hand,

“Charge Knight.”

-“Yes..?”

“You mentioned earlier that you could explain yourself, right?”

-“A, yes!”

Even though she had been speaking timidly, at this question, her voice grew bolder, implying a genuine desire to explain herself.

‘Phew… thank goodness.’

Whether from her tone or the way she spoke, it seemed she wasn’t a cheater after all.

If she had the intention to explain, it was unreasonable to still suspect her of being one.

“Then that’s fortunate. Have you thought about how you’ll explain?”

-“Uh… through a hand-cam…”

“Mm… hm…”

Would it be enough to explain using a hand-cam?

While it’s true some streamers suspected of cheating have successfully done so through a hand-cam, it didn’t feel like the most convincing method.

After pondering for a moment, Inahi spoke.

“Um… but may I suggest an alternative?”

-“A suggestion?”

“Yes. Given the situation, it seems the audience will want a solid explanation. So… uh… if you wouldn’t mind…”

Here Inahi tensed slightly.

Will Charge Knight accept this proposal?

Still, there’s no clearer way to explain.

Inahi continued,

“Could you come to our studio to make the explanation?”

-…

Silence.

A pregnant silence descended.

It was as though Charge Knight had frozen, and there was no sound at all after the proposal.

‘Guess it’s not possible…’

Given Charge Knight’s reaction, Inahi felt her spirits wane.

Honestly, though I didn’t want to think this way, if this offer was refused, I’d have no choice but to consider her a cheater.

However, just then, an unexpected question came from her.

“Uh… will Inaring be present when the explanation broadcast happens?”

“Uh? I planned to have it on my stream in the studio, so I’ll be there…”

“Then I’ll do it!”

“Eh? R- Really?”

“Yes. If Inaring will be there, then I’ll do it.”

Inahi’s mouth dropped open in disbelief at the response.

To be honest, I had somewhat expected this based on the behavior seen over the last five months.

This person is… an obsessive fan after all?

“Wahahaha! Thank you, Charge Knight! So, when would be a good time? The sooner the better, please.”

-“W, whenever is fine with me.”

“That’s great. Then, since I brought it up, how about today?”

“To, today?”

“Yes. I’ll give you the studio address. Is that alright?”

-“Um, just a moment please.”

At Inaring’s proposal, Hanam Mi thought for a second.

‘What, today? Will today work?’

Actually, as a jobless person, there wouldn’t be any conflicts.

It was just that tension made her hesitate for a bit.

Still, Hanam Mi herself thought the sooner the better.

With that decision made, Hanam Mi spoke.

“Y-yes. I’ll come over today.”

“Alright. Got it. Then let’s say 1 PM, and see you then!”

-“Y-yes, okay…”

Click-

After the call ended, Hanam Mi stayed silent for a while, still wearing a dazed expression.

“Wa… wow…”

To meet Inaring in person…

Though as a true fan, it wasn’t really proper to pry into her private life…

Hanam Mi couldn’t help herself.

‘How am I supposed to restrain myself?’

What if your favorite Oshi asked for a meet-up?

Not being able to control oneself would be natural, right?

‘Hehe, what should I talk about when we meet?’

Should I get her autograph first?

Unconsciously, Hanam Mi wore a happy smile.

‘Right, get the autograph first and then have a pleasant conversation…’

And just then,

“Hmm?”

An unusual situation unfolded.

Suddenly, the login screen for “Time Click” logged her out.

“Wh- What’s this sudden logout… hmm?”

Then, the words in the center of the screen appeared.

[This account has been temporarily suspended.]

“Ah…”

The moment those words appeared, the situation was clear.

It seemed that… I’ve been banned.

* * *

Two years of being a shut-in.

I prepared to go outside for the first time in two years.

“Uh, hmm…”

But when it came to getting dressed, I realized… Actually, there wasn’t any proper clothing prepared for going out in the first place.

After all, I’ve been confined to a small room for two years, what with any need to step outside?

“Still, I want to appear normal for my first meeting with Inaring.”

All I had was a white t-shirt,

and comfortable dolphin pants.

It was then that I understood a difference between being male and female.

Though I used to wear shorts, they somehow turned into dolphin pants.

Having no other choice, I decided to go out as I am.

With my wallet, phone, and a cap, I stepped outside.

“Whew – hmm…”

Taking a deep breath due to nervousness, just as I was about to leave the house,

“Is the world ending!?”

“Wha- what?!”

The mom in the kitchen looked at me in shock.

“Nammi, where are you going? To the convenience store? You, who only slipped out stealthily when no one was home…”

“I, I, it’s…”

I was also taken aback.

I hadn’t expected mom to be so shocked.

Now that I think about it, I only stepped outside when I assumed no one was home.

Because I felt too guilty to face my parents.

‘Ah… I just went out without thinking…’

I was so excited about meeting Inaring that I didn’t pay attention.

I forgot that mom was home.

I scratched my head and replied,

“Well, I have some errands outside.”

“Errands?”

“To meet someone I know.”

“Is that so!?”

Mom covered her mouth in surprise.

To her, me going out to meet someone was such a shocking thing?

“Really? Are you meeting a friend?”

She’s not really a friend…

But if I say no, she might ask if I’m meeting a stranger, and start arguing.

I silently nodded.

Then, mom came close to me with an incredibly moved expression and hugged.

“Yay!”

“Wow. Our daughter.”

Being so short, I was buried in mom’s embrace.

Hmm, even though I used to be around 170cm…

Now the reality that I’ve become female finally hits home.

“Our daughter has a friend.”

“Uh, well…”

Friends… I doubt…

Having been stuck in my room for two years, I wouldn’t have friends.

Still, looking at mom’s face, it felt inappropriate to say no.

I didn’t expect mom would be this pleased.

‘Mom hasn’t changed much, has she?’

Since when I was male to now, mom hasn’t changed much.

She was always the one who took the most care of me in the family.

Mom then said,

“So, where are you meeting?”

“Uh?”

“Mom will drive you.”

“Oh, it’s not necessary, but…”

“Shhhh – Don’t argue. I’m just worried about you.”

Hearing that, it became difficult to refuse.

Honestly, it kind of… felt reassuring?

I had planned to go by bus or taxi with this female body but still feared going out alone.

I nodded and said,

“U-u-hm, here…”

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