Behind the screen

Why is everyone obsessed with him?

Yuki sat in the bustling cafeteria of her university, the aroma of coffee and freshly baked pastries mingling in the air. It was another typical day in her life as a computer science major. Her laptop was open in front of her, the screen filled with lines of code for a project due next week. She took a sip of her coffee, letting the warmth spread through her as she focused on her work.

"Yuki, you've got to check this out!" Pluto's voice broke her concentration. She looked up to see her friend, his eyes wide with excitement, holding his phone out towards her.

"Is it another Kodzuken video?" Yuki asked, her tone edged with irritation.

Pluto nodded eagerly. "Yeah, he just posted a new stream! You really should give him a chance, Yuki. He's amazing."

Yuki rolled her eyes. "He's just some guy who plays video games. I don't see what's so amazing about that."

Pluto sighed. "He's not just a gamer; he's the best. Starlet and Jazz agree with me."

As if on cue, Starlet and Jazz joined them at the table, each with their phones out, already watching Kodzuken's latest stream. They were all completely engrossed, and Yuki couldn't help but feel a mix of annoyance and bewilderment. She loved her friends dearly, but their obsession with the famous gamer baffled her.

"Come on, Yuki," Jazz said, looking up from her phone. "You should at least watch a few minutes. Maybe you'll change your mind."

Yuki crossed her arms. "I doubt it. I've got better things to do than watch some guy play games."

After their break, the friends headed to their next class together, chatting animatedly about Kodzuken's latest achievements in the gaming world. Yuki walked a bit behind, rolling her eyes at their enthusiasm. She was grateful for her friends, but sometimes she wished they could focus on something more meaningful.

As they entered the classroom, Yuki couldn't shake the feeling of irritation. Why did everyone have to be so obsessed with this Kodzuken guy? It was as if he had cast a spell on them, and Yuki was determined to remain immune.

Little did she know, her world was about to change in a way she never expected. Meeting Kodzuken in real life would challenge everything she thought she knew about him—and about herself.