Hobbyist VTuber

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Stuff that’s already in the past.

Or, clinging to things you can’t change with your own strength isn’t exactly a nutritious move.

Better to focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t.

Haeun believed it was wise to spend time on things that can be changed rather than those that can’t.

-Thud.

That’s why she had just returned to the studio where Park Miso’s recording had begun.

Whether this way or that, she had to finish recording 『Illusion』 first.

Thinking about what Dayeon might do already wasn’t going to help.

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“Haeun, isn’t Miso unnie’s high note amazing?”

“Yes, her breathing is stable, so it’s pleasant to listen to.”

Thus, she tried to focus solely on the recording of 『Illusion』.

She didn’t want to think about anything else.

For Haeun, worrying about Dayeon was a pointless worry.

Something she couldn’t change with her own strength.

Yes, it must be a futile worry.

Being swept up in worries about Dayeon’s future wouldn’t change anything right now.

‘…She won’t fail the interview, right?’

Why can’t I forget this?

‘Seeing that she even made an RP, she must be confident…’

She kept ruminating over something that had no nutritional value.

She kept imagining various scenarios about a future that hadn’t arrived yet.

However, in none of those scenarios did she think Dayeon would fail.

After all, actress Min Dayeon is an outstanding actress.

‘Being a VTuber is ultimately acting.’

She’s someone who has lived her entire life as an actress.

There are very few people who can perform a character as well as a current actress.

Of course, even Dayeon, as much as she is, has never done real-time communication as an internet broadcaster.

But the same goes for other applicants who haven’t done internet broadcasting.

‘There were no former broadcasters among the second generation of Fantasia.’

In Haeun’s mind, it was nearly impossible for Dayeon to fail the interview.

She knew better than anyone how much effort Dayeon puts into something once she sets her mind to it.

She must have learned everything there is to learn about VTuber broadcasting.

She must have prepared thoroughly based on Dia’s broadcasts she’s been watching.

Seeing that Dayeon’s RP received a good evaluation from Ji Hyemin, it seemed she had finished market research.

Since Dayeon’s singing skills also received good evaluations, it was safe to assume her acceptance into the second generation of Fantasia was a done deal.

The bigger problem was that Lee Haeun, Dayeon’s friend, had to know nothing about the second generation of Fantasia.

‘If I act like I know, it’ll seem suspicious.’

Only the Fantasia staff knew about Dayeon’s application for the second generation.

If Haeun asked Dayeon about the second generation, it would be as good as revealing herself as a Fantasia staff member.

Haeun had been worried for a long time about what would happen if Dayeon found out about Dia’s red pill.

The option of revealing Dia’s true identity and dissuading Dayeon didn’t exist from the start.

In other words, it meant that eventually, as Ji Hyemin had said, she would become Dayeon’s plaything.

‘…They say a single word can repay a debt of a thousand nyang. This is the exact opposite.’

Whether Haeun liked it or not, she was destined to fulfill all of Dayeon’s demands in front of countless viewers.

However, she had no idea what Dayeon would demand.

It was certain that Dayeon would get Dia’s free pass, but what she would do with it was beyond imagination.

In other words, an unknown fear.

The fear that had genuinely scared Haeun during the Shirooni King broadcast had now transformed into Dayeon’s image and overwhelmed her.

Thus, she finally let out a deep sigh.

“Sigh…”

However, the people around Haeun.

They had no idea what Haeun was thinking.

That’s why Haeun’s deep sigh was misunderstood in a strange way.

“S-sorry, Haeun. I’ll try to sing better.”

Jung Maria, who had just finished her first recording, said that while watching Haeun’s reaction.

Others were also watching Haeun’s reaction.

In a way, it was natural.

At some point, Haeun’s words had drastically decreased, and now even her expression was gloomy.

‘She was fine until Miso unnie’s part…’

‘Maria’s singing is nice, why is she like that?’

‘…Is it her period?’

The other members, who didn’t even know Dayeon had applied for the second generation of Fantasia, couldn’t help but misunderstand.

Only Ji Hyemin understood the meaning of the deep sigh and quietly patted Haeun’s shoulder.

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“Having a current singer really made it go smoother than I thought.”

Thanks to Kim Eunhye’s recording, the last one, going without a hitch.

After confirming the final recording of 『Illusion』, the composer thanked everyone for their hard work in a satisfied voice.

After that, all the Fantasia members and Ji Hyemin left the studio.

The sky was already dark.

Crucially, all the members except Haeun were completely exhausted.

“Alright, let’s go eat some Hanwoo.”

Ji Hyemin’s company card made an appearance to treat the members who had worked hard all day.

The eyes that were gradually becoming clearer.

“R-really, the CEO is treating us, right?”

“Yes~.”

“…I’m going to pull out the LUX pillar today.”

Not long after, they arrived at a restaurant that was different from the start, from its interior.

The atmosphere of the customers and the neat attire of the staff matched the so-called ‘premium Hanwoo restaurant.’

Upon arriving at the room Ji Hyemin had reserved in advance, the Fantasia members’ eyes sparkled.

Only Haeun remained calm.

Silently browsing the menu, it was clear that celebrities are indeed celebrities.

Perhaps that’s why.

“Hey, Haeun.”

“?”

“What’s the best thing to eat here?”

“Yeah, tell us what a celebrity’s taste is like.”

They asked Haeun, who seemed like she’d been to such places often, to recommend a menu.

They didn’t forget to ask for the most expensive menu recommendation.

Yet, the answer that came back was that everything was delicious.

Since Haeun wasn’t picky about healthy food, that was the answer she could give.

“Ah, cold water isn’t good for your throat. It’s better to ask for warm water separately.”

“…Are we here to drink warm water?”

“It’s not bad to take care of your throat.”

As a result, they couldn’t order additional drinks like beer or cider.

Haeun had stubbornly blocked them, saying they were unhealthy.

Of course, the perfectly cooked Hanwoo was delicious enough.

It would have been even better with some cool drinks.

While they were continuously enjoying the tender beef.

“Hey, hey, attention please.”

Ji Hyemin, who had been grilling meat like a mother bird feeding her chicks, spoke up.

What followed was a story about the Fantasia members’ 3D avatars.

“As you all probably know, we’re going to have a live stage for the 1st anniversary.”

To prepare for a more perfect stage, they would need to take dance lessons.

In other words, the work related to 『Illusion』 wasn’t over yet.

“Dance lessons start next Tuesday. The instructor is really hard to get, so everyone, do your best.”

The reason Ji Hyemin had reserved the Hanwoo restaurant in advance was also because of the harsh dance lessons.

It was like saying, since I treated you to something expensive, do your best in dance lessons.

However, Haeun, who had already been on stage twice as a singer, wasn’t particularly worried about the dance lessons.

‘I should buy VR and full-tracking equipment in advance.’

Currently, Haeun’s mind was only on doing a full-tracking broadcast with Dia’s 3D avatar.

She was only thinking about what kind of content would be good for full-tracking.

That’s why she asked Ji Hyemin about the progress of the Fantasia members’ 3D avatar production.

“Is there still a lot left to complete?”

“Not that much. It should be done by mid-February to early March.”

“Then, can I get it separately before the performance? I have a few things I want to practice personally.”

The answer that came back was affirmative.

However, she was reminded not to reveal the 3D avatar before the Fantasia 1st anniversary performance.

“Just don’t spoil the 3D avatar.”

In other words, Haeun could use the 3D avatar as much as she wanted personally.

That’s why, about an hour later, Haeun bought VR and full-tracking equipment after returning home.

Whether this way or that, getting used to VR was the priority.

Therefore, she tried to play VR games in advance to get used to the unique sensations of VR.

Thus, time passed.

-Ding dong─!

“Package delivery~.”

Finally, the day the VR and full-tracking equipment were delivered to Haeun’s house.

-Tap tap.

<Today's task: VR game exploration─☆>

– Dia

– VR chat ㄱㄱ

– Online fan meeting, let’s go~

Thus, Dia began her first VR game broadcast in her broadcasting career.

After displaying a pre-selected list of various VR games on the broadcast screen.

“Alright, vote for the game you think will be the most fun among these~.”

Thus, until the viewers voted for the VR game, everything went according to Haeun’s plan.

She didn’t forget to mention that since it was her first time with VR games, she might be a bit clumsy.

However, the moment she logged into <Beat Saber>, the VR game that received the most recommendations.

-Ding.

[ ekdus7 has donated 30,000 won! ]

: It would be fun to do a horror game in VR lol

A donation message that was enough to send a chill down Haeun’s spine arrived.

 

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