I Became a Raid Boss-Chapter 256: Is this the life of a celebrity…?

A parking lot with scattered cars appeared on the screen.

The viewers, occasionally glancing at the people's attire and the bare trees standing forlornly, guessed the season.

"Looks like it was filmed recently?""Could be earlier this year.""They said they'd take a few months off after season 1, so probably not.""They mentioned finishing filming not too long ago."

As they chatted about the tranquil scene that matched the word ‘stillness,’ a car glided into the parking lot.

The person who got out of the car was someone familiar to those who had watched A Break with a Sip of Tea.

Daeun, who got out of the car, hurriedly ran to the camera and lowered her head.

[“Sorry...! I’m really late, aren’t I?”]

[“Oh, not at all! There are still 10 minutes left, no worries.”]

The subtitles appearing with the dialogue indicated the time of filming.

With her face now more relaxed, Daeun chatted while looking past the camera.

[“Should I let them edit it so it looks like I’m late?”]

[“Oh? You’re the type to boldly speak of ‘demon editing’?”]

[“You said you wanted to show a more human side of yourself.”]

[“Ugh...!”]

The playful exchange between Daeun and the PD felt like they were close friends.

Such moments, where the cast and crew drop formalities and speak casually, were one of the charm points of A Break with a Sip of Tea.

In truth, it wasn’t anything particularly special.

Back in the day, it wasn’t uncommon to keep a certain distance between the cast and the production team, but that wall had started to break down over time.

Now, it remained only in form, evoking a sense of nostalgia and the feeling of "Ah, it used to be like that."

In recent broadcasts, especially in variety shows, it's not unusual for the cast to speak casually with the production team, as Daeun did.

However, the vibe of A Break with a Sip of Tea's crew was slightly different.

When there was a lack of hands, they'd roll up their sleeves and pitch in.

When served something unpleasant by the host, they’d squint their eyes and endure the pain together.

They weren’t just helping with the broadcast or assigning tasks, but they felt like fellow travelers.

The loyal fans of A Break with a Sip of Tea joked, "Aren’t the PDs more like supporting cast members?" and took it in a positive light.

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Though they accepted it...

"Hmm...""Hmm...""Hmm...""Lateee..."

What they really wanted wasn’t that.

If they could, they would’ve quickly skipped ahead to the next scene, but since it was the first release, that wasn’t an option.

While they reluctantly watched, the PD in the video dropped a significant line.

[“By the way, isn’t there someone supposed to join us for this shoot?”]

“Ah...!”

At the same moment as the teaser preview, the viewers, who had been slouching, straightened up in excitement.

Finally, it’s happening!

Daeun, ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) who had no idea that the future viewers were watching with eager eyes—though maybe she did—hurried over to the car.

After a bit of back-and-forth, she...

Thud.

Moments later, she appeared in the frame.

In Daeun's arms, a small girl was quietly nestled.

Though in reality, she wasn't quietly nestled but rather resigned, those unaware of the conversation that took place in the car would have thought she looked calm.

The viewers who saw Kana hanging from Daeun’s hands, swaying with every move, grabbed their hearts.

How could anyone just sit there when such an adorable girl was doing something so cute?

"Wowww, haha!""Where can I buy a Kana doll?""I’d treat her as well as Daeun does... why don’t I have a Kana?""You're not the only one without one... there’s only one!""True haha.""The government should implement a one Kana per household policy.""What’s that? How do you do that?""How can a creature like that exist??? So cuteㅠㅠㅠ""The tone though, damn;"

While the viewers were chatting among themselves, the video continued to play smoothly.

Kana, looking at the camera, moved her lips, but the much-anticipated voice didn’t come through.

Daeun, who had been speaking in a calm tone, moved closer to Kana with the microphone.

[“Well! Have you ever seen me say anything ridiculous?”]

[“...On the contrary, I don’t think I’ve ever heard you say something sensible.”]

"Hahaha!!!""Hahahahahahahaha""The young girl is so smart^^""Kana even acknowledged the master of nonsense, Journey.""Plop~""We’re strangers..."

The viewers laughed at the conversation that was heard while Daeun was adjusting the microphone.

The PD's reaction, unable to hold back their laughter, was another highlight.

Before long, the chats in the chatroom started to decrease.

This was proof that the viewers were getting absorbed in the video.

The smiles on their faces, brought about by Kana’s cute appearance, showed no sign of fading.

In their minds, a thought suddenly crossed:

"This is more fun than expected."

Many of the viewers watching the first release of A Break with a Sip of Tea had been regular viewers since last season.

However, there were also many who came from other places, like those who knew Kana from the time of Cilia or those who recently heard about the issue.

Though these viewers were eagerly awaiting the first release, their points of interest were different from the long-time fans.

If the regular viewers' interest was about 6:4 in favor of the show, with Kana getting the remaining 4, then for the new viewers, it was more like 2:8, with Kana taking the larger share.

Like people who watch a program because a favorite celebrity is on it, they came in expecting Kana, but as they watched, something strange began to captivate them.

The gentle music that calmed the heart, the peaceful scenery, the cute little creatures... No, the girl.

But it wasn’t all peaceful—just when they were starting to feel a bit bored, something exciting happened.

[“Whoa?! It’s rocking! Is it going to fall?”]

[“It’s okay. You won’t die.”]

[“Of course, you can’t die! What are you saying?!”]

The scene where Daeun was panicking on the boat, while Kana casually responded.

[“Yeah! I’ve seen it so many times, I’m thinking of installing a child protection app.”]

[“Haha! That’s a bit funny.”]

[“...It’s not that bad.”]

Daeun, grinning as she teased the sulking Kana, added to the fun.

The viewers, watching these fleeting moments, found themselves gradually immersed in their journey.

"I liked this kind of thing.""I never understood why people watch observational variety shows, but now I think I get it.""It’s a bit different from regular observational variety though.""Is this dopamine detox...?""My tainted heart is being cleansed.""Excuse me, but isn’t it your face that’s more tainted than your heart?""You dog.""If you know it’s rude, then don’t do it haha.""It’s sad that they’re not even replying."

The stress that had accumulated from friends, school, and work seemed to wash away.

The grime that had clung to them peeled off, revealing the pure and bright face hidden beneath.

Of course, it was just a feeling, but at least it was enough to give them that sense.

On the boat, Kana and Daeun landed on a deserted island and met the host living there.

The host, who seemed to have been isolated from society for a long time, was surprised, calling Kana a "cute little lady," but didn't seem to recognize who she was.

"How could they not know, though?""Really? They must have gone out for supplies at least once, so they should have heard of her once.""The script is too much."

Many thought the host’s reaction was part of the acting, but after watching the next scene, they were convinced.

As soon as the host poked a piece of wood with a finger, it split into eight pieces in an instant, thicker than an adult man's thigh.

Even those who knew Kana's strength were momentarily shocked; how much more so for those who didn’t know?

[“...You’re a magician?”]

"This I didn’t know.""Magician (physically).""Advanced swordsmanship can't be distinguished from magic.""Did you just say magic?""Already cut, viewers."

The host’s mouth dropped wide open, as if perfectly illustrating the word "astonishment."

The suspicion toward the host vanished completely as they showed genuine surprise.

When the host excused themselves to do something else, Kana, as if she had been waiting for this moment, quickly finished chopping the firewood.

They tended to the garden, took care of the livestock, and fixed up the house.

As they busily moved, the sun soon set.

[“Have a meal.”]

"Oh, um...""Disappointed by the meal? Haha.""Isn’t the side dish tasty? I could eat two bowls if it were served like that.""That’s you...""Well, it’s probably not a dish kids like.""Kana’s a little one... she doesn’t eat vegetables..."

Kana's expression at the sight of the meal full of side dishes was another amusing spectacle.

As the first night passed and the video quickly moved on, the stars crossed the sky, and the moon that had been full soon disappeared behind the night’s curtain.

As the sun peeked over the mountain range, the video returned to its original flow.

It was an editing technique that told the viewers time had passed, even though nothing had happened.

Kana and Daeun, having had breakfast, chatted briefly with the host while drinking tea, then got up from their seats.

A boat slowly moved away from the island as the video darkened.

"Huh? Is it over already?""What? It's been an hour?""Hey, give me my time back."

It was only then that people realized the hour-long video had ended.

They swallowed their regrets and dispersed, some visibly disappointed, others hiding it.

What they all had in common was that they were eagerly awaiting the next episode to be released next week.

However, for those who couldn’t quite shake off the disappointment, they either shared their thoughts or went back to the beginning to watch the video from the start.

So, it was a coincidence.

If A Break with a Sip of Tea hadn’t failed to meet the satisfaction of viewers and no one had rewatched it...

If the PD, thinking they couldn’t afford to miss the opportunity, hadn’t hurriedly edited it...

If no one had noticed the brief pink flash passing through the frame...

"I found this when rewatching, what’s this?"

The viewers would never have discovered the pink flash that the production team didn’t manage to cut out.