closer | sung hanbin

06

The café was buzzing with activity as Hanbin, Gyuvin, Yujin, and Hao settled into a corner booth, a large plate of fries between them. The air was filled with laughter and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the perfect backdrop for an evening of camaraderie.

"Did you see the latest Valorant tournament? That was insane!" Gyuvin exclaimed, his eyes wide with excitement. "I can't believe they pulled off that clutch!"

Hanbin leaned back in his seat, a grin on his face. "Yeah, that was epic! I've been thinking we should try some of those strategies in our next games."

"Maybe not the ones that got you killed last time," Yujin shot back playfully, nudging Hanbin with his elbow. "You know, like running in without any cover."

"Hey, I was just testing my skills!" Hanbin laughed, throwing up his hands in mock defense. "Sometimes you have to take risks, you know?"

Hao chimed in, sipping his drink thoughtfully. "So, what's the plan for tonight? More gaming? I thought you were streaming?"

Hanbin hesitated for a moment. He was looking forward to his stream with Yuna, but he didn't want to make it a big deal. "I'm heading home soon to stream. Just thought I'd hang with you guys for a bit first."

"Are you seriously ditching us for a stream? What gives?" Gyuvin feigned offense, clutching his heart dramatically. "I thought we were a team!"

"Come on, it's just for tonight! I promise we'll get some games in later this week," Hanbin promised, feeling a pang of guilt. His friends had been so supportive of his streaming, and he didn't want them to feel neglected.

"Fine, but you owe us!" Yujin grinned, already diving into the fries. "Besides, it's not like you've got a special guest or anything."

Hanbin felt his heart race at the thought. "Just a regular stream. You know how it is."

They continued their playful banter, but Hanbin couldn't shake the excitement building inside him. He quickly checked the time and realized he needed to get going. "Alright, I really have to head out now. I'll drive you home, Yujin."

"Yay! Thanks, Hanbin!" Yujin replied, grabbing his backpack. As they left the café, Hanbin felt a mix of exhilaration and nerves about the stream ahead.

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Back in the comfort of his room, Hanbin wasted no time preparing for the stream. The familiar setup of his streaming gear felt like home, and he took a moment to breathe in the excitement. He flipped on his webcam and adjusted the lighting, ensuring everything looked perfect.

With a few clicks, he launched his streaming software and welcomed his viewers with his trademark enthusiasm. "Hey, everyone! Welcome back to my channel! I hope you're all having a great day!"

The chat exploded with greetings, and he quickly scanned through the comments. Familiar usernames popped up, and he smiled at the friendly faces. "Tonight's stream is going to be something special. I have a surprise guest joining me!"

The excitement in the chat reached a fever pitch. "Who is it?" "Are we guessing?" "Is it someone we know?"

Hanbin couldn't help but chuckle at their enthusiasm. "I'll let her introduce herself when she gets here! But trust me, you don't want to miss this!"

He adjusted his chair, feeling the familiar rush of adrenaline. As he waited for Yuna to join, he went over the plan for the stream in his mind. They would play "Dress to Impress," a fun and viral Roblox game that he had seen trending lately. He hoped it would showcase Yuna's style and personality.

"Alright, while we wait, let's talk about what you all want to see!" Hanbin engaged with his viewers, discussing the latest games and trends. As the chat flowed, he felt a sense of community enveloping him, reinforcing why he loved streaming.