Egostream.

This alliance of villains was founded by Han Seo-eun and Lee Soobin at the initiative of Egostic, and over the years has seen a wide variety of villains join.

Han Seo-eun, Lee Soobin, Lee Ha-yul, Choi Se-hee, Baek Eun-woo, Death Knight, Seo Ja-young

What they all had in common was that they all lived in the same house, centered around Egostic, and were close as a family.

Of course, it was good to have more powerful allies in the group.

Ugh.

Han Seo-Eun didnt like it.

Han Seo-Eun, sophomore in high school. Dressed in a wide-brimmed hoodie, her white hair glistening in the sunlight, Han Seo-eun covered her head with a hooded hat.

Theres too much competition.

That is, there are too many women in the house.

For some reason, most of the villains brought in by Egostic were women.

That fact was enough to make Han Seo-Eun uneasy.

Her keen intuition told her that they must all be in love with Da-in. Which makes sense, since the way he recruited them in the first place was by solving their biggest problems and saving them.

Add to that Lee Seola, Da-ins coworker, and Stardus, his greatest enemy, and youve got a recipe for trouble.

Even worse, Da-in didnt even look back at her because she was underage.

No, what am I?

Han Seo-Eun muttered to herself as she went to her room and stood in front of the mirror.

Her silver hair was down to her ears, and she was wearing a hoodie, showing off her cute charm.

As one of the main villains in the original, her beauty was so radiant that when she walked down the street, some people thought she was cute. Now that she is in high school and has grown taller, she could be mistaken for an adult by strangers.

Unless, of course, she let it be known, Han Seo-eun would stand in front of the mirror, take a look around, and seriously think, Do I look like a child? The truth was, she still looked like a child.

Ugh Sucks.

As she pushed her hooded hat down, she couldnt help but smile.

High school. Hormones running wild.And the stress of having to deal with an incredibly difficult man in that situation only increased.

As a result, her stomach was churning.

Seo-eun, whats wrong? Does your stomach hurt?

Hmph. I dont know.

Just like that, it was mealtime.

With Da-in looking at her worriedly, Han Seo-eun took this opportunity to whine to Egostic as she was not eating well with a dark look on her face.

.

Lee Soobin, who was watching her with troubled eyes, called her later that night.

Seo-eun, are you worried about anything these days?

No, not really

Tell your sister. Okay?

Lee Soobin stood in the room with her long brown hair hanging down, holding her hands in front of her.

After Da-in, shes the closest sister, probably because theyve been together for a long time.

The woman who sometimes felt like a mother to her, and when she asked that, Han Seo-euns heart was finally shaken.

Soon, she revealed the thoughts in her heart to Soobin herself.

Sister, I like Da-in.

Han Seo-eun said that with an unwavering voice but before Lee Soo-bin could even open her mouth, Han Seo-eun continued.

You know I have a crush on Da-in. Since forever. Ever.

Well I know, Seo-eun, but the age difference between you and Da-in

Whats the big deal about a six-year age difference? I heard that its common for people to get married even if theyre 12 years apart these days!

Han Seo-Eun, who had just finished speaking, sighed, looked at the ground, and muttered.

I know how the other sisters feel about Da-in I want to hate them, but

I couldnt.

Weve been together for so long, were so close.

After years of living together in the same house, we felt like family, so I couldnt hate them even if I wanted to.

Soo-bin, who sometimes feels like my mom, Se-hee, who takes care of me despite her tics, Eun-woo, who is my best friend, and Ha-yul, who is so sweet.

I liked everyone because they were like family.

And because I liked Da-in, too, I was confused and didnt know what to do.

Lee Soobin looked down at Han Seo Eun, who was so confused, in silence.

Soon, she quietly opened her mouth.

So, Seo-eun, you dont know what to do because you like your sisters, and you like Da-in, right?

Yeah

Well. Then, how about this?

Lee Soobin hesitated for a moment, then calmly opened her mouth and said.

Actually, Seo-Eun, its not the members of the Egostream that you should be worried about, its Stardus.

Oh

You know how much Da-in likes Stardus, and frankly I think Stardus has feelings for Da-in, even if he doesnt realize it. If they get together, do you think we can stop it?

Yeah

Faced with the reality of the situation, Han Seo-eun froze even more, and Lee Soobin spoke calmly and soothingly.

Thats why we shouldnt fight. We should stick together.

What do you mean?

Well. First of all, Seo-eun, you do realize that Da-in is doing something very important, right?

Yes. Hes saving the world or something

So. Until then, dont confuse him too much. Were here because we want us to help him, not hinder him.

Well, right?

So, for now, dont worry too much. Stardus itll be impossible for them to get together for years anyway, considering Da-ins personality.

Uh, sis, what are you trying to say?

Im trying to make a rule between us.

Rules?

So, Lee Soobins words were summarized as follows.

Number one. Until he retires, no one approaches him first.

Hes dealing with some very important things right now, and we dont want to interfere with that.

This means no flirting and no heretical behavior such as confession.

Second. After Egostic retires, do as you please.

What do you think?

Well

Han Seo-Eun listened for a moment, her eyes narrowing, but then she thought for a moment.

It wasnt bad. Especially since she was still a minor, she would still need some time to get Da-in to open up to her, and she could buy that time.

It also made sense logically. Its an important time for him, and it would be more stressful for him if they fought about liking him and ruined the atmosphere. Its better to wait until he retires.

So, for now, Han Seo-eun agreed.

I think its a good idea

Isnt it?

Except

Han Seo-Eun glanced over and saw Soobin smiling at her.

She didnt expect to hear these words from Soobins mouth.

I knew she liked Da-in, but I didnt expect her to make such a radical claim. The whole premise of this treaty is that they both have to admit that they like Da-in in the first place, right?

Its hard to believe that these words came out of the mouth of Soobin, who always seems to be so kind and sweet.

Still, I know that Soobin said this after a lot of thought, so Han Seo-Eun nodded in agreement.

Okay. Ill gather the other sisters and see what they think.

Will you do that? Thank you, Seo-eun.

Okay Ill go now.

After that, Han Seo-eun left the room.

Lee Soobin watched Seo-eun leave the room, smiling quietly.

..

After she left, she wiped the smile off her face and came back with a cold expression.

Hah..

Lee Soobin.

She, unlike the others, had no special abilities.

She didnt have the hacking genius of Seo-Eun.

She didnt have the ability to heal everything like Ha-yul.

She couldnt shoot lightning like Se-hee, summon flames like Ja-young, use magic like Eun-woo, or make ice like Lee Seola.

Shes just an ordinary person who graduated from Seoul National Universitys computer science department.

However, that only made her see the situation more calmly.

At this rate.

There isnt a single one of us who can connect with Egostic. Hell go the Stardus route, no matter what.

She, too, was fond of Da-in.

She had given up on everything, and he had miraculously found her and given her a new life. How could she not love a man who had given her a new family when she had none?

But it was impossible for her to connect with him.

Its impossible to fight Stardus and win, and then have him fall in love with both her and Stardus? Its just not in Da-ins character.

That is, for it to be even remotely possible.

Shed have to change his standards in the first place.

Shed have to turn the game upside down to make it possible.

Not Stardus + a.

Its as if hes embracing everyone in the first place, and one of them is herself.

..

Shed always been quietly supportive of Da-in behind the scenes, so she had no intention of getting in his way.

Until he retired, that is.

Its only right to stop the fight and see what happens afterward.

With Da-in, who never thought Stardus would like him anyway and a frustrated Stardus that would make her stomach explode if a third party were to see it, is unlikely to last that long.

Therefore, she decided to create a new appointment inside the Egostream with Seo-Eun, whose interests align with her own.

After all, it would be right to go with everyone.

Ha.

Just like that.

Inside the dark room, Lee Soobin sighed to herself and checked her thoughts.

It was two years ago.

*

Just like that a lot of time has passed, and a lot has happened until Seo-Eun and I gathered everyone together and made that treaty.

There were many objections, many complaintsbut in the end, everyone agreed to it.

Lee Ha-yul and Baek Eun-woo, who were clearly in love with Da-in from the beginning, quietly agreed.

Choi Se-hee was embarrassed and denied it at first, then finally admitted it, even though she asked why she should.

What? Youre saying you like Da-in too?

Yeah. I liked him from the beginning.

Seo Ja-young shockingly confessed that she likes Da-in too.

Well. Do as you please. Its always been common for heroes to have three wives.

Except for Shinryong, who played it cool.

Anyway, after gathering everyone together, Han Seo-Eun opened her mouth.

Until Egostic retires, everyone should restrain themselves.

After telling them what Lee Soobin had told her, Lee Soobin also opened his mouth and said.

And we all need to stick together now, after all, Stardus is the biggest enemy.

And with that, she helped Seo-eun to speak.

After that, nearly three years later.

Were calling for the third meeting of the Egostream.

Finally, just as Egostic was nearing retirement.

The final meeting began.