"And with that, we'll end today's broadcast. It's... oh, 11 PM in Korea. Have a good night, everyone. This has been Yu Parang."

• Good night!
• Bye-bye!
• See you next time!

With a final sign-off that had become almost second nature to her, Parang ended the broadcast.

She could sense her growing skill and confidence with each stream. The feeling of moving forward, regardless of what lay ahead, was a gratifying one.

Watching the screen fade to black, a faint smile spread across her face.

Tap, tap.

Diego, who had been standing behind her, tapped her on the …