AFTER
[Virtuber Gallery]
This isn't about Korean streamers or Korean-style VTubers.
This community, which focuses on Japanese or overseas VTubers, was buzzing with unexpected news.
[Did Angel launch a Korean business trip service? LOL]
(Livestream link)
F***ing hilarious LOL heading straight for the Korean server snipe LOL
Angel going to Korea?
ㄴ Yeah yeah yeah, said today's stream would be on Korean server.
ㄴ Why the hell play on Joseon server?
ㄴ She wanted to try playing with Koreans once, so she queued up for randoms.
Why watch a non-virgin FPS streamer?
ㄴ Nope, Angel is pure.
[If Angel coming to KR server pisses you off, smash that like button LOL]
(Livestream link)
Just imagining her giggling and chatting with some Korean dude while shooting makes me f***ing mad...
She's not pure anyway w
ㄴ Angel is pure.
How the hell are they gonna laugh and chat if they don't speak the same language? LOL
ㄴ Angel knows a bit of Korean.
ㄴ You think a few words learned to milk Korean coins is enough for conversation?
ㄴ No, she's actually decent.
[First match and already some Korean bastard shows up..]
(Livestream link)
Listen to this f***er's sweet voice LOL
LOL what's he supposed to do when he meets a super hot sushi girl like her
I'd flirt too if I were him
Damn, so jealous...
[Wait is this matchmaking speed for real?]
(GIF)
How much are these f***ers stream sniping her?
The natives keep forcing their way in
Get lost LOL
Damn.. so many Japanese people right now
This game barely has any players these days, but since Angel showed up, it's basically an invasion
ㄴ The old master has returned www
ㄴ Ugh... memories...
[But Angel really is insanely good though]
(Livestream link)
(GIF of in-game fight)
Carried some Korean dude bragging about his military service into top 5 LOL
For real, what was that soldier roleplay LOL
Haa.. wish she teamed with me instead of that trash
If it were me, we'd be eating chicken dinner together
[Please let me be the next one... I just want to meet her]
(Livestream link)
Feels like this is my only chance... please...
Just snipe her in Apex, it's better
ㄴ But meeting her on Korean server would feel more emotional...
ㄴ True.
LOL too late, I already met her
ㄴ Already matched?
ㄴ Yeah.
ㄴ WTF why him??
Sniping is brutal today LOL
[Noona enters the chat LOL]
(Livestream link)
Wow Angel getting crushed by Noona's voice LOL
For real LOL and Angel's voice is top tier too
Hm... is it that good though?
ㄴ Look at the chat, even the Japanese fans are going wild
Oooohhh
Dude loves Angel LOL
ㄴ For real hahahahaha
[Noona's hot points]
(Livestream link)
Her broken Japanese when she met a Japanese guy was so damn hot LOL
For real...
Angel being clumsy was hilarious too
[Angel is seriously cracked LOL]
(Livestream link)
(GIF of a 2v1 fight)
She took down both of them LOL
She got even more hyped after Noona praised her LOL
Getting complimented in that sweet voice, I'd be hyped too
[Angel downed hard LOL]
(Livestream link)
Got screwed by bad luck LOL
For real, a grenade right there??
Ah damn, can't win 1st now?
Noona played pretty well too though
ㄴ Nah just a driving shuttle
ㄴ She threw smokes well though
[Bleach cameo LOL]
(Livestream link)
Turns out she wasn't a Korean girl but from Soul Society LOL
That smoke play was crazy LOL
Can't believe she actually went to save him LOL
[Sign the treaty!!]
(Livestream link)
From today, Korea–Japan alliance treaty, sign it now!!
TTT crying and signing like a dog
This is real Girl Cops LOL
I'll never disrespect Korean girls again TTT
[Why'd she leave so fast??]
(Livestream link)
Angel looked all smiles about teaming with Noona, then her face dropped LOL
Damn, please come back
ㄴ Nope, time to go meet sweet Korean guys again LOL
Until Soo-hyun's match ended, the community was in full-on festival mode.
On the other side, the Twitch Gallery, which usually relays Soo-hyun's streams, was the same.
But it didn't take long for the two communities to notice each other.
[Wow WTF even this place exists]
From now on, this place is ruled by us Miro gang, you pathetic otaku f***s LOL
F*** off
Go watch your Korean VTuber
ㄴ LOL you guys were simping for a Korean VTuber an hour ago
ㄴ F***...
[Damn feels comfy here LOL]
This place is ours now LOL
GTFO
ㄴ Your mom LOL
Ah f*** seriously
Clearly, Miro's toxic viewers struck first at a peaceful community...
Soon, a bloody war broke out between the two sides.
"Wait, that Japanese player was a VTuber?"
I was really shocked at the manager's words.
Her voice, reactions, and gaming skills were good, but...
Turns out that was her job.
[Yes, her name is Murasaki Tenshi. She has 1.63 million subscribers.]
"What? What's her name again?"
[Want me to repeat? Murasaki Tenshi.]
Wait, seriously?
I actually know that name.
She's a member of one of the major VTuber companies in Japan, and female Soo-hyun often watched her.
[Since you even friended her, this could be a really good opportunity.]
"Really?"
Maybe so...
But still...
We met under good circumstances. I don't want to cling and ruin that.
Anyway, the growth pace is already fast... Wouldn't it be troublesome if I suddenly grew even more here?
I already have a lot on my plate these days.
Or rather, to be precise, I will have a lot to do soon.
Recording for the Celestial Project's second album, plus the new song I decided to do with a composer—which will also be my first solo track.
On top of that, I need to stream, post some art on Bluebird, and keep up with occasional guitar practice.
Even two bodies wouldn't be enough for the schedule waiting for me.
That's why, even though I happened to meet a Japanese VTuber with 1.6 million subscribers in-game and even friended her, I didn't think much of it.
[You don't seem that interested... well, even so, knowing her could come in handy someday.]
"Something like that... yes, understood."
And with that, the matter was settled for now.
Still, I bet the community's in chaos, right? Maybe I should ego-search for the first time in a while?
"...Wow, what a mess."
For some reason, the community users who watch Japanese VTubers and the ones who usually watch my streams were tearing each other apart.
Seeing that, I quietly closed the community page.
The best way to live is to ignore things like that.
Well, at least it became a hot topic, so I guess I should take it as a good thing.
Thinking that way, I lay down on my bed with an easy mind.
Come to think of it, I really do need to move soon...
Guess I'll drop by my parents' house tomorrow for the first time in a while.
It had been a long time since I came back home.
What, about six months? And this was the first time as female Soo-hyun.
But whether in my male days or female days, home was the same.
I looked at the slightly old single-family house on the outskirts of Seoul.
When I was little, I hated how shabby it was, but now I thought it wasn't so bad.
Even if it's in the outskirts, it's still Seoul. And even if it's old, it's still a detached house.
In times like these, when buying your own place is nearly impossible, just having a house like this was comforting.
With those renewed thoughts, I went inside.
The gate creaked with a squeal as though it needed oiling, and the yard came into view.
Last time I saw it, it had been overgrown with weeds, but now it was trimmed—
"Woof!"
"Ah! What the—!"
A dog? There's a dog?
I calmed my startled heart and looked in the direction of the sound.
A fluffy white ball of fur.
No, not just a ball of fur—
It was a Pomeranian.
A perfectly snow-white Pomeranian.
"Woof! Woof woof!"
Seeing it made my heart race in a different way.
What the, it's cute?
But since when did my family have a dog?
Even in female Soo-hyun's memories, there wasn't one.
I'd never even heard them say they wanted one.
As I hesitated, wondering whether I could pet the Pomeranian rubbing its face against my legs—
Ding-dong!
The front door opened, and a very familiar person appeared.
"Boksil... oh my."
"Mom, I'm home."
I'd heard her voice on the phone, but seeing her face-to-face felt strange.
Even though my gender had changed, my parents, of course, hadn't.
Smack smack!
"Ow! Why are you hitting me?!"
"You brat! You move out, and then you don't even visit your parents once?!"
"Ow! Sorry!"
My mother's hands were as fiery as ever.
Enough to make me tear up.
After a bit of scolding, I finally managed to step inside.
Sitting on the sofa and looking around the living room I hadn't seen in a while, my mom plopped down across the table.
"So, you're saying you want to move back in?"
"Yeah..."
"Good grief, I let you go live on your own, and now you come back after dropping out of college and not even finding a boyfriend."
"That's because of circumstances..."
"What circumstances? Tell me."
"Well, uh..."
If I wanted to live here, I had to explain myself.
If I was going to set up soundproofing or a recording booth in my room, I couldn't just avoid my parents' eyes.
So I screwed my eyes shut and said it.
"Actually... I'm a singer."
"What?"
I mean, I couldn't exactly say I was a VTuber, right?
Not that I'm ashamed of being one! My parents just might not understand, and word could spread to relatives...
No, I'm proud of what I do.
"Look, see this chart? You see it?"
Sorry, Hyun-soo... I'll borrow your fame just a bit!
"This is Slim Gold, a singer who's blown up lately. I worked on this song."
"Really??"
When I showed her the actual chart numbers, my mom's eyes widened.
"Well... you did inherit my voice, after all."
Surprisingly, she calmed down quickly. If I'd suddenly said that back in my male days, she would have doubted me. But since she'd been used to hearing female Soo-hyun's voice and seeing my appearance, it seemed plausible.
"Right? Everyone I meet compliments me. I've got a new song coming out, so I'll tell you when it's released."
"Wow, our family has an entertainer now."
"Ahaha... not really. Oh, but keep it secret from others."
"Why? Wouldn't it be good to tell people?"
No way. I don't even know if I'll release another song after this one—if she brags to everyone, it could get awkward later.
Someday, I'll come out as a VTuber.
Just... not yet.
"This is a secret project. See how the name is blank here?"
"Oh, it is."
"Yeah. If people find out that's me, it's a breach of contract."
Technically, it'd only be a breach for Miro, but really, Soo-hyun and Miro are the same anyway, right?
"Breach of contract?"
"Yeah. So it has to stay secret, okay?"
"Well... alright."
Hearing the word "contract," she finally nodded.
Too bad, my mom won't get to proudly brag about her daughter at the neighborhood women's club just yet.
"By the way, sometimes I'll need to record at home, so I might install a soundproof booth or sound-absorbing panels in my room. Don't be surprised if workers come by."
"Okay, okay. Now let me hear that song."
And just like that, I got her approval.
I hadn't told a huge lie... so it should be fine.