Don't Drop the Cake: A Father's Journey Beyond Death

Myohyeon reported that her voice had partially recovered compared to the previous day.

She expressed concern that playing a horror game might strain her vocal cords further, especially if it involved screaming.

To protect her voice, she decided to try and minimize screaming during the gameplay session.

Myohyeon introduced 'Don't Drop the Cake' as a horror game with 'clumsy' physics elements that require precise control.

Since the game does not natively support Korean, she applied a fan-made Korean patch to ensure full comprehension of its story.

She aimed to engage with the narrative alongside her viewers, emphasizing the game's interesting story elements.

Myohyeon stated that fear tends to boost her physical gameplay abilities, rather than hinder them.

Her reaction to fear varies; she either freezes in place or moves with increased agility to navigate obstacles.

She recounted completing 'Poppy Playtime' in 3.5 hours, which is half an hour faster than its typical 4-hour full-playtime, by constantly moving to avoid fear.

She noted a distinction between fear caused by visible threats, which prompts movement, and fear from unknown darkness, which can lead to paralysis.

Myohyeon encountered a creature and died instantly while attempting to interact with game objects.

She expressed frustration, describing the game's sudden death mechanic as 'dung-taste,' indicating a poorly designed or frustrating experience.

This initial death led her to understand that survival in the game likely depends on recognizing specific patterns and precise button interactions.

Following a tense chase sequence, a mysterious Non-Player Character (NPC) appeared.

The NPC revealed that the game's setting is the 'world of the dead,' where unfulfilled souls reside.

A warning was issued that prolonged stays in this world would result in transformation into a monster, prompting Myohyeon to question her own character's identity.

Myohyeon discovered a creature that initially appeared harmless and cute, eliciting a friendly greeting from her.

The situation quickly escalated as the creature transformed into an aggressive and visually repulsive monster.

This sudden shift from curiosity to terror initiated a chase sequence, highlighting that even seemingly benign beings in this world can be dangerous.

The character discovered they were in a realm where individuals with unresolved regrets are trapped.

The central task of the game was revealed: to deliver a birthday cake to the protagonist's deceased daughter.

The environment was described as a 'garbage dump,' serving as a purgatorial space for lost souls.

Nokiwa explained that souls entering this world change their appearance from their living form.

Over time, they lose their sanity and transform into hideous monsters, attacking others indiscriminately.

The only way to avoid this fate is to resolve one's regrets from life and achieve 'Seongbul,' which allows the soul to transcend this world and move on.

Nokiwa noted that the ultimate destination after 'Seongbul' is unknown, but it is preferable to becoming a monster.

Nokiwa countered, stating that the board possesses special powers, making it the necessary delivery method.

The player found the gameplay 'bizarre' due to the awkward cake delivery, highlighting the unexpected difficulties of the mission.

To survive, it is essential to remain motionless if these creatures are nearby.

The player successfully used a saxophone to create a diversion, baiting a monster away from their path.

Chronic illness kept Nokiwa in hospitals during their childhood.

Nokiwa expresses uncertainty about the current mission and questions whether fulfilling past regrets will truly provide peace or value.

An NPC reveals a teleportation portal, claiming that a living person using it would have their body dissolve.

The NPC outlines a plan to lure the clock monster into a cabin using a saxophone, with the player tasked to trigger explosives once the monster is inside.

This strategy aims to destroy the cabin and the monster while the NPC escapes through the portal.

Immediately after the explosion, the destroyed cabin and barrels reappear in their original state, startling the player.

The player witnesses a clock-like illusion, leading to the speculation that killing the monster causes time to reverse, rendering the effort futile.

The player questions the NPC's credibility and the pointlessness of their previous actions, recognizing that their efforts failed.

The NPC used the stories she told to manipulate the player.

The 'cake board' the player carries is revealed to be imbued with the power of the living world, which the NPC needs for their own ascension.

The NPC's true intention was to secure the board, leading the player to question the mission's purpose.

A police report reveals the player's daughter was involved in a traffic accident and pronounced dead despite medical efforts.

This news clarifies why the player entered this world.

The revelation underscores the emotional core of the player's journey.

To survive, the player is instructed to carve a plank with specific symbols from a TV broadcast.

The NPC tasks the player with baking a cake for the daughter once more.

The guide warns that if the cake is destroyed or the player loses their grip, the plank will lose its power and the monsters will attack.

The player questions the validity of the contract, recalling that their daughter had already ascended.

The player expresses disappointment but chooses to forgive the guide and commits to continuing the mission.

The guide proposes a new, risky plan to the player, acknowledging it is a gamble.

Growing up in hospital beds, the player recounts a life of compromise that left them unable to participate in standard childhood activities like school or exercise. They recall feeling different from others, and while they eventually attended school, they often felt behind because of their time in the hospital.

They describe learning to give up on aspirations when they felt they could not match others' abilities. This led to a sense of resignation in their life.

The player mentions a dream of performing on stage, but ultimately dismissed this as impossible because they were not a singer and had never played an instrument. They reflect on this as a habit formed in childhood to protect themselves by believing that certain goals were not that important.

The goal is to have her absorb the 'clock monster'.

It is hypothesized that once the daughter absorbs the clock monster, causing a rewind of time, she might revert to her human form. The player notes that when they exploded the cabin previously, the clock monster showed the power to rewind the time of the entire area.

The daughter expresses her gratitude for the cake, stating her happiness at reuniting with her father and her preference to ascend rather than remain a monster, despite her fear of disappearing.

Following her ascension, the guide confirms the fulfillment of the contract and urges the player to return to the world of the living, acknowledging the player's persistence as a source of new courage.

Immediately after the in-game farewell, an unexpected broadcast takes over approximately 60% of video equipment. The speaker apologizes for the interruption and tells viewers to set aside football and news.

The broadcast features a musical performance. The streamer expresses admiration for the quality of the stage and the production, remarking that it is well-made and could even be an animated movie.

The streamer admits that the game is much better than she initially thought, noting that she initially dismissed it as a 'trash game' but finds the ending and overall story presentation quite good.

The streamer clarifies that viewers incur fees when charging for donations, noting that these are unavoidable costs. She explains that these fees are something that must be handled as part of the process between the streamer and the audience.

She expresses reluctance to accept direct cash donations, noting that it would change the nature of the relationship, and indicates that she prefers using established donation platforms for future broadcasts.

The performer asks the audience if her recent singing performance was better than usual and thanks them for listening.

She mentions that she started as an 'eumchi' (tone-deaf person) and acknowledges that reaching her current vocal capability was not easy, though she attributes it to enjoying the act of singing.

She confirms she is technically tone-deaf while engaging with the audience's positive feedback, then prepares to sing another song, asking the audience to wave their light sticks.

The streamer discusses her 'chim' (tone-deaf) status with the audience, confirming that she considers herself tone-deaf. She reiterates that improving her singing from the beginning was a difficult journey but one she has enjoyed.

During the stream, she addresses an unintended habit of making 'meow' sounds, noting that this has become a recent behavior she performs automatically.

She reflects on her identity as a 'cat' in a playful manner, maintaining this persona throughout the broadcast session as she engages with her viewers.

Before finishing the session, she spends time performing a final song and engages with the audience, expressing gratitude for their presence and their support throughout the day.

She reminds viewers to join the broadcast again at 8:00 PM the following day, confirming the schedule before concluding the current stream.