Behind the screen

Curious

Yuki returned to her hotel room, feeling drained from the day's festivities. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions after discovering that Kodzuken, the adored streamer, was the same rude guy she had repeatedly bumped into. The revelation left her feeling unsettled and confused.

After a quick shower, she slipped into her pajamas and sat on the edge of her bed, trying to relax. The room was quiet, but her thoughts were loud and persistent. She replayed the day's events over and over, trying to make sense of it all.

Curiosity gnawed at her, and despite her better judgment, she reached for her laptop. The memory of the previous night still haunted her, but she couldn't help herself. She opened the browser and navigated back to the 18+ website she had stumbled upon.

As she scrolled through the thumbnails, a sense of guilt washed over her. She knew she shouldn't be doing this, but something about the mystery drew her in. Her eyes landed on the live stream she had accidentally joined last night. The masked guy was live again.

Hesitating, she hovered over the thumbnail before clicking on it. The stream loaded, and there he was—the masked guy, his eyes glinting with a mischievous look as he read through spicy comments from his viewers.

"Hello, my darlings," he purred, a smirk playing on his lips. "What naughty things do you have for me tonight?"

Yuki's heart raced as she watched him. His voice was smooth and familiar, yet she couldn't quite place it. He started responding to the comments, his tone playful and seductive.

"Tell me more," he whispered, his hands slowly moving over his body. The chat exploded with excitement, and Yuki felt a mix of disgust and fascination. She wanted to look away, but she couldn't tear her eyes from the screen.

As the masked guy continued, he began to touch himself, just like the night before. His moans filled her headphones, and Yuki felt a surge of emotions—embarrassment, curiosity, and something she couldn't quite identify.

Just as she was about to click off, she heard him say, "Thanks for coming." The words sent a jolt through her. They sounded eerily familiar, but she couldn't pinpoint why. Her mind raced, trying to connect the dots.

She quickly closed the tab, her hands trembling. Sitting back in her chair, she stared at the blank screen, the words echoing in her mind. "Thanks for coming." Why did that sound so familiar? She replayed the day's events, trying to find a connection.

Then it hit her. Kodzuken had said the same words at the meet and greet. Could it be? Was the masked guy somehow connected to Kodzuken? The thought sent a chill down her spine.

Yuki lay down on her bed, her mind still racing. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this mystery, and she knew she wouldn't be able to rest until she found out the truth.