I Want to Be a VTuber

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“Excuse me, are you young ladies’ friends?”

As we stepped into the mansion, a middle-aged woman greeted Seo-yeon and Ji-yeon.

Young lady?

Glancing at each other, Seo-hee looked quite flustered.

“Come on, it must be a joke. If you say it like that, it’ll lead to misunderstandings.”

“Oh my.”

The woman chuckled, glancing back and forth between Seo-yeon and Seo-hee.

She already knew who they were since she was familiar with Seo-hee’s usual life.

Ji-yeon had often come to Seo-hee’s house when she helped with acting before.

It was just that they hadn’t crossed paths until now.

“I’m Han Seo-young. I work as a housekeeper in this mansion.”

Housekeeper?

Seo-yeon was taken aback.

She thought such things only existed in fiction.

But with the mention of a housekeeping service, it did make sense.

Rich households not only have housekeepers but also drivers…

‘To clean such a big mansion, a housekeeper is definitely needed.’

Seo-yeon nodded.

Anyway, the existence of a housekeeper was quite fascinating.

Isn’t she basically a real-life young lady? It made sense why Jo Seo-hee looked so sharp while portraying ‘Michiko’.

“Don’t you have a puppy?”

“A puppy? Why?”

“Usually, in these types of houses, they have pets like dogs.”

“What kind of stereotype is that?”

Seo-hee grumbled.

It seemed that Han Seo-young’s comment had embarrassed her a bit.

Seeing her like that made Han Seo-young smile.

Having observed Jo Seo-hee for a long time, this was the first time she had brought a friend.

To be precise, it had happened occasionally in the past, but not recently.

Even then, Seo-hee didn’t seem like she does now.

There was a stronger wall built around her.

But now, how should I put it? That rigid feeling seemed to have disappeared.

Seo-hee always maintained a facade, but now she felt like an ordinary girl her age.

‘Maybe it’s because they’re friends who also work in acting?’

Maybe they resonate with each other.

However, Han Seo-young had some concerns.

Since they both did the same job, there was a chance they could easily drift apart.

While one could continually succeed, the other might find themselves unable to keep up.

‘No, I shouldn’t think negatively.’

With such thoughts in mind, Han Seo-young guided the three girls deeper into the mansion.

Seo-hee insisted it wasn’t necessary, but Han Seo-young was simply curious.

She had heard stories about Ji-yeon from other housekeepers, but this was the first time she saw her in person.

And though it was unlikely, there were concerns about Seo-hee mixing with the wrong crowd.

After all, it couldn’t be helped.

Seo-yeon was currently quite famous as an actress, and Ji-yeon had recently risen a bit in prominence by becoming the protagonist of “Gyeongseong Young Lady”.

But aside from those external images, pure impressions were important too.

‘Could they be from those kinds of groups?’

Surprisingly, such occurrences were fairly common among celebrities.

Bullying groups or similar factions.

From an adult’s perspective, these were definitely children to be wary of.

Seo-yeon had a cold demeanor, while Ji-yeon struck one as a bit of a troublemaker.

She even had a bag with a can of beer!

It was a common sight at pajama parties, but all three were minors.

Honestly, it couldn’t help but weigh on her mind.

Of course, she had no intention of meddling in their fun.

Han Seo-young has seen Seo-hee as if she were her own daughter since childhood.

So naturally, she felt concerned.

‘For the sake of Se-ran.’

Baek Se-ran.

Jo Seo-hee’s mother, who had passed away when she was just five years old.

Once a tragically beloved actress who stirred the nation.

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Anyway, Seo-yeon felt a sense of wonder.

Experiencing such a gathering with friends again felt like the first time since a school retreat in middle school.

To be honest, she didn’t have real friends back then either.

There were hardly any people who could easily approach someone famous like Seo-yeon.

And aside from Ji-yeon, most kept their distance because of her looks.

‘It was a turbulent time back then.’

Seo-yeon nodded.

It was a bit embarrassing, but during that time, she was often swayed by emotions she didn’t fully understand and couldn’t grasp her physical abilities at all.

Fortunately, after some real exercise, she was able to gain some awareness.

That time, she genuinely knew nothing.

She never imagined she’d reach an extraordinary level like that seen in fantasy novels.

She had thought of being invincible with a TS body, but she hadn’t realized she’d be strong physically as well.

Anyway.

“Seo-hee, have you done this sort of thing often?”

“Huh?”

Seo-yeon usually didn’t call Seo-hee by her name.

She didn’t use titles like ‘Miss Seo-hee’ or ‘Seo-hee-ya’; she simply refrained from addressing her by name.

However, they’ve become close lately, and now she often calls her by name.

‘Why isn’t she using casual speech?’

Seo-hee grumbled a bit, but decided it was close enough to joking around.

“If this is what you mean, a pajama party?”

“Yeah.”

“Heh, I suppose so? I usually have a lot of people around me.”

“Of course.”

Seo-yeon nodded.

Seo-hee’s sociability was well-known in the industry.

Most who knew her liked her regardless of her image.

‘Of course, it seems there’s an inherent reason behind that besides Seo-hee’s friendly demeanor.’

Seo-yeon had recently come to understand that aspect.

When actor Lee Sang-hyuk visited the set, he had mentioned.

He referred to Seo-hee as “the daughter who inherited his lineage.”

That triggered a memory in Seo-yeon.

A documentary about the life of a certain actress.

It wasn’t a variety show, but she believed it was a documentary.

It tackled the entire life of an actress whose films and dramas had all been hits.

She held titles like the “Nation’s Little Sister” and “Nation’s Actress.”

This actress was adored in South Korea during her decade-long career, and her sudden demise had a significant impact.

‘And her daughter is…’

The reason Seo-yeon couldn’t immediately connect Jo Seo-hee with that actress was simple.

In her past life, Jo Seo-hee had experienced a significant failure in “The Moon That Hid the Sun.”

This led her to lose some confidence, struggling afterward for a while.

Eventually, she managed to establish a certain standing, but that was much later.

‘Nonetheless, she was nowhere near her current level at that time.’

Thus, the documentary didn’t delve deeply into that aspect.

Perhaps Jo Seo-hee had requested not to be mentioned, wishing to remain in her mother’s shadow silently.

Living daughter completely overshadowed by the legacy of her mother would be a blow to anyone’s pride.

“What are you thinking about?”

“Huh? Nothing much.”

“More importantly, what about the pajamas?”

“Oh, here!”

Seo-yeon pulled out pajamas she had brought from home.

To be honest, calling them pajamas was a stretch; they were simply comfortable clothes for sleeping.

Naturally, Seo-hee, upon seeing them, was quick to judge.

“…Aren’t these for men?”

“They’re just baggy and comfortable.”

“No, no. Wait, this isn’t right.”

Seo-hee sighed.

Feeling Seo-yeon’s gaze on her, she turned to Ji-yeon with a surprised expression.

“Men’s clothes are comfortable after all.”

“That’s not the point!”

Seo-hee hurriedly checked Ji-yeon’s pajamas too.

Fortunately, those were women’s pajamas.

To be honest, their design was pretty plain too.

Typically, she’d dress up and do her makeup, but suddenly she seemed indifferent about this.

‘It’s no wonder they’re such good friends.’

Seo-hee squeezed her eyes shut.

“…I’ll lend you mine.”

“You really don’t have to.”

“Such things can be important for mood, right? Come here.”

With a snicker, Jo Seo-hee led the duo, who followed behind her.

They realized they had entered a room filled with clothes.

‘Wow, there’s a room just for clothes.’

‘I should do this too when I earn money later.’

Both Seo-yeon and Ji-yeon thought similar things.

Seo-yeon wondered if it was truly necessary to have a room just for clothes.

The truth? Even if you brought all her clothes, it wouldn’t fill even a fraction of this room.

‘Maybe I should ask them to go clothing shopping with me someday.’

As she glanced around, Seo-hee could roughly guess her thoughts.

It was clear Seo-yeon had little interest in fashion, but she never expected it to be at this level.

Her looks were too good to waste!

Seo-hee thought earnestly.

“Let’s see, this one and this one.”

The pink pajamas she handed to Seo-yeon,

and a blue pair to Ji-yeon.

She was careful and considerate, basing her choice on their images when she looked at them.

“Why do I get the pink ones?”

“You look good in pink.”

“…Hmm.”

Pink pajamas?

Seo-yeon found the whole thing quite strange.

To be honest, with memories from her past life and a recognition that pink is a very feminine color, it baffled her to hear it suited her.

But the design was indeed quite luxurious.

Wait, isn’t this brand pretty famous?

When she asked how much it was,

“Huh? I bought it without checking the price tag, so I don’t know?”

Ah, is it normal not to check the price when buying things?

Seo-yeon marveled at Jo Seo-hee’s financial prowess in such areas.

‘Maybe I should give that a try later.’

It sounded kind of impressive.

With such thoughts, she quickly changed into the clothes.

“It’s tight on the chest.”

“…….You’re more impressive than I expected. Oh, considering your mother…”

Jo Seo-hee had seen “Golden Duckling.”

Her mother, Min Suah, had appeared in that and

to be honest, Seo-hee thought she was the kind of beauty that made her wonder, “Why isn’t she an actress?”

An appearance that easily surpassed average actresses.

Moreover, her figure was at a level previously unseen, practically unmatched among actresses.

Especially the, um, chest area…

‘I thought she was more slender.’

Just like me.

Jo Seo-hee thought, glancing unconsciously between her chest and Seo-yeon’s.

“What are you looking at?”

“Uh, wait, I was just trying to see if it fit.”

Surprised by Seo-yeon’s movements as she raised her arms to cover her chest, Jo Seo-hee was flustered.

Doesn’t it make her seem strange for doing such a thing?

She only thought the pajamas looked a bit tight…

“It’s like Ji-yeon isn’t affected at all.”

“…….”

Ji-yeon’s eyes sharpened at that remark.

With that glare, Seo-hee flinched slightly.

‘Your glares can be intimidating, you know?’

I should’ve brought a fan, at least.

I guess I could have used it to cover my face.

Lamenting the missed opportunity, Jo Seo-hee had bought various sizes, believing in her growth potential.

Although Seo-yeon thought Jo Seo-hee’s way of thinking was a bit peculiar, she also felt relieved.

‘It looks expensive, and I wouldn’t want to ruin it.’

Feeling constricted meant it could easily tear with just a bit of strain.

“But what exactly do you do at a pajama party?”

“We just chat! Want to watch a movie? Or maybe the footage from before works too. I got it recorded.”

“……Well, only if we look at the first part of what was shot.”

“Why? The parts shot the next day were really good. You and Ji-yeon.”

Of course, there were scenes shot with Seo-hee too.

They both acted in a romantic context.

Jo Seo-yeon considered whether they should see that, but quickly raised her hand to stop.

“Um, I’m not ready to see acting yet.”

Seo-yeon, confident in her romantic acting, could now reflect on how difficult it was after doing it.

When she later viewed the scenes with others, embarrassment flushed her face.

‘If I have to act with a guy someday…’

As an actor, it’s unavoidable.

You can’t keep appearing only in action movies or as a villain.

“Is Jo Seo-yeon, the actress, shy?”

Ji-yeon teased, reading Seo-yeon’s thoughts,

holding a beer can she had taken from a bag.

“I’m just not used to it, okay?”

“I feel like you were better at it when you were younger…”

“When I was younger? Oh, you mean during the play?”

“Back then, you did such roles quite boldly.”

Did I?

Thinking back to when she played Snow White made that sound plausible.

Her face had been very close to that of the prince.

Indeed, she hadn’t thought much about it then.

‘Is this a transformation that comes with growing up?’

That was her question.

As she matured through her middle school years, her feelings evolved.

The dull emotions sharpened in all directions,

and Seo-yeon was uncertain about the current shape of her heart.

“…But are you already drinking?”

“If I leave it like this, it’ll get warm.”

“That’s true, but…”

A beer can.

Jo Seo-hee felt strange saying this, but it was almost like saying she was a noble lady herself.

Not only had she never touched the beer stored in the mansion, but she had never even tasted alcohol.

Her father had quite a collection of wines, but she had never even sipped a drop.

“Oh, and let’s not forget, you haven’t had any real alcohol either, right? Not just non-alcoholic.”

“Me? Haven’t you had any?”

“It’s okay with a guardian present. I had some during the holidays.”

Ji-yeon let slip a little lie.

In truth, it had been during a school trip with friends that she had actually tried it first.

But seeing Seo-hee and Seo-yeon hold the beer cans while staring blankly at them limited what she could say.

These were indeed true young ladies.

“Hey, why don’t we just try some? The taste is almost similar.”

With the mood set, Ji-yeon thought to encourage the others and subtly offered them the beer cans.

If left alone, they would definitely get warm.

After all, it’s better to eat and drink while chatting, right?

“Hmm… okay.”

Seo-yeon accepted the beer can.

‘Well, it shouldn’t matter, right?’

Honestly, she was also a bit curious about alcohol.

There’s a saying that emotions run high when drunk, right?

Having a keen interest in various emotions, Seo-yeon wanted to understand how it felt.

Even if it’s non-alcoholic, it could contain a small amount of alcohol.

And that’s how it all began.