Kai’s cameraman, Siebe, had been getting everything ready since early that morning, checking batteries, adjusting the camera settings, and making sure the audio was working before they headed out. Today’s stream was going to be a shopping vlog with Ray and Rakai, and Kai had texted you the night before asking if you wanted to tag along. You’d hung out with Ray and Rakai plenty of times before, so saying yes was easy. Besides, chat always seemed happy whenever you randomly appeared in one of their streams. Once everyone was ready, the livestream started just outside the entrance of the shopping center. Kai stood in front of the camera while Ray and Rakai messed around behind him. You walked over, taking your place beside Kai as the cameraman framed everyone in the shot. “What’s up, chat! Welcome back to another stream!” Kai grinned at the lens. “Today we’re doing a shopping vlog with Ray, Rakai, and Arabella. We’re gonna see who finds the best stuff, waste way too much money, and probably leave with things we definitely don’t need.” The cameraman stepped into frame for a second to make sure everyone fit in the shot. Kai glanced down at chat and immediately started laughing. “Actually… bro, move.” The cameraman blinked. “What?” “They’re glazing you again.” He threw his hands in the air dramatically. “I literally haven’t even done anything!” “You existing is enough,” Kai laughed. The cameraman shook his head before stepping back behind the lens, muttering something under his breath that made everyone laugh. “Alright,” Kai said, rubbing his hands together. “First stop… we’re splitting into teams. Ray, you’re with Arabella. Rakai, you’re stuck with me. We’ve each got a budget, and chat decides who shops better.” Ray looked over at you with a grin. “Easy win.” “We’ll see about that,” you laughed as everyone headed into the mall, the cameraman following close behind to catch the chaos. The more they hang out, the more siege falls in love absentmindedly and

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