Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber

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[You say the song is complete?]
“Yep.”
[Already?]
“I put in some effort.”

I knew about my juniors’ song news, but I still had to inform the manager that my new track was ready, so I finally admitted the real reason for my call during our conversation.

[Uh… You’re fast, huh? Are you going to release it right away…?]
My manager was indeed flustered, which was rare.

From their standpoint, it must be a surprising situation.

Although the manager oversees the first generation, they’re also somewhat responsible for the second generation.
They likely contributed significantly to this track as well.

“Why? Should I compete with the juniors for fun?”
[Huh.]

Even from the startled sound coming through the phone at my joke, it’s clear they’re quite concerned.

[Are you serious? Really?]
“Hahaha… You think I’d actually do that?”
[No, right? Well… the fact that Miro made the song means I wouldn’t have much to say about when it releases…]
“Oh, well then, I should relax and just sing it.”

Hmm? Should I actually compete seriously?
Honestly, I’m a bit nervous alone, but I do have the senior’s pride; wouldn’t it be a good match?
Recalling my previous conversation with Harbin, it seems the second generation is passionately recording, so they might be confident too.

[Uh, I know you’re joking….]
“Really?”
[….]
“Hahaha, just kidding.”

A tiny sigh escaped over the phone at my words.
This reaction is pretty amusing.
Since they usually have a calm image, their flustered responses are even better.

[So… how’s the song?]
“It’s good. But I’m thinking of making the music video first, so that’s why I contacted you.”

Perfect timing; I got to the point.
[The music video?]
“Yeah, I think it would be good to have one.”
[The music video… how are you planning to create it?]
“Actually, I’m worried about that part. I have no knowledge in this area.”

I’m completely inexperienced.
That’s why I called the manager, who has had various experiences, to seek their advice.
[You’re really serious, huh…?]
“Right? Lately, I’ve only been thinking about this.”
[Only about the new song?]
“Well, it’s certainly not an easy task.”

Although it may seem like Lee Kang-jun created it effortlessly, there’s blood and sweat hidden within it.
Didn’t you see the exhaustion dripping under my eyes?
I must have worked really hard.

[…Should we delay it on our side?]
“Yes?”
[No, never mind. Anyway, about the music video…]

The manager fell silent for a moment, seemingly contemplating as I sought their opinion.
I hope something good comes out of this.

“Otherwise, I can just quickly make it myself and upload it.”
[Quickly?]
“Yeah, doing it myself would speed things up, right? It wouldn’t cost anything, so uploading it like that would be fine.”
[Oh dear, what are you saying… Miro, you’re busy, aren’t you?]
“I’m not that busy….”
[I-I’ll help you properly, so don’t worry.]
“That sounds great.”

Oh my, if they’re going to help, I hope it won’t be too much of a burden on them. But the manager’s help is basically the company’s help, right?
Huh? If I succeed, wouldn’t the name value of the Celestial Realm rise, which would overall benefit the company?
That clearly means a solid give-and-take.
“By the way, how do you plan to help?”
[I’ve thought about it a bit, and how about I connect you with a team I know?]
“A team you know?”
[Yes, they’re quite skilled, and I know the second generation’s music video work is done, so they’re currently free.]
“Skilled but out of work?”

Isn’t it typical that if you’re good in this field, reservations pile up by months?
Usually, even after music video work is done, there’s something next right away.
[Oh, that’s… well, these people are really good, but…]
“…What’s the issue?”
[They have a reputation for not meeting deadlines. So their reputations in the industry aren’t great….]
“Really?”
[They have a craftsman spirit… so they often run late. Oh, but the second generation’s music video was made a bit faster.]

They can’t meet deadlines for music video production?
That’s quite a critical issue.
Typically, you plan around a song, and the music video production is part of that schedule.
And plans tend to be precise like a large machine; if anything goes wrong along the way, it gets exhausting overall, like the gears have stopped.
In such a situation, if they keep missing deadlines, people in the industry won’t look kindly upon them.

I know exactly how that feels.
During the Celestial Realm’s second album, producing the music video took time, and the tranquil lake’s music video was also delayed a lot.
I still remember how that team was late because they were so focused on quality….

“Huh?”
[Why do you say that?]
“Are those people the ones who made the music video for my track?”
[Ahaha… That’s right. You’re quite perceptive.]
“Oh.”
So that team is the one.
They are skilled, indeed.
Both the second album of the Celestial Realm and the tranquil lake received good reviews for their music videos.
If you check the YouTube comments, you can find praises for the videos often.
Yeah, it’s true they have skill.
Even if their deadlines slip a bit, my schedule is relaxed, so it’s not a big deal.
So it fits perfectly.

“However, what about costs if I’m hiring a team…?”
[Ah.]

Hiring a team is a bit rough.
And especially since they’re skilled, the costs won’t be easy to handle, right?
“Should I just draw illustrations and create a simple music video to upload quickly?”

I’m not making just one or two songs; I can’t afford to pay huge amounts every time.
If that’s the case, I might as well just….
[…do it.]
“Excuse me?”
[…The company will provide some support, so please fill out the documents I send and return them to the company.]
“Oh wow, then I’m really grateful.”

The fact that the company is extending a hand for an artist in a difficult situation… Truly, The Six is a great company.
“Please give me the contact information.”
[Understood….]

Thus, I received the contact details of the music video production team from my manager.
I should pay them a visit.
***

One week after being introduced to the team by the manager.
I’m standing in front of a building in the city.
“Is this it?”

The exterior of the building looked a bit shabby.
No, not a bit; it looked quite old and shabby, making it feel somewhat unfamiliar.
I remember that all the office buildings I had visited for work were neat and clean….
But they must be a competent team, right?
They’re not fully booked up, but still, with a bit of effort, they could have secured an office in a better place, so it was surprising.
With a bit of skepticism, I entered the building.
The music video production team’s office is located on the third floor of the building.
So I took the old elevator up, and as I stepped out on the third floor, I saw a steel door with a keypad on one side of the hallway.
Is that it?

I approached and knocked on the door when a man came out.
“Who….”
His unkempt hair, scruffy beard, and sagging t-shirt seemed to showcase his daily life.
“Hello? It’s Miro, as scheduled.”

Any typical woman might show a bit of dismay at such a man’s appearance, but who am I?
I’m Kim Soo-hyun, the hybrid who has experienced both male and female lives and transcended gender.
“Oh… I’m currently….”
“That’s fine.”
“…Please come in.”

That’s why I paid no mind and greeted him before entering the office.
The interior of the office was quite messy.
A4 papers scattered everywhere, desks in disarray.
And three men and women who looked no different from the man who welcomed me.
All of them were looking at me with slightly surprised expressions.
Well… the reason is obvious.
They saw my reflection in the window.
Although I didn’t come dressed in a flashy outfit, I looked like I belonged to another dimension amidst this dreary office.
“Mi-Miro, is that you?”
“Yes, that’s right.”

Among the people here, a woman who looked somewhat tidy stood up after recognizing me.
Of course, relatively tidy, since she seemed like someone who hadn’t been home for two days.
Didn’t they say they had no work? Why do they seem so busy?
Just looking at them gives the vibe of a study room at dawn six hours before project submission.
“Uh, um… You came earlier than the time we agreed on… Please wait a moment… I’ll make space for you to sit.”
The woman said this while tidying up the sofa and table in what looked like the only space where a guest could sit in the office.
Since that place was filled with boxes and notebooks meant for visitors, the two tired men who had just woken up rolled up their sleeves and busily cleaned up.
“Sorry for welcoming you like this.”
The man who opened the door and led me inside said while watching the others.
Seeing him still standing quietly, he seemed to be the team’s leader.
“I’m fine, but do you usually look like this?”
I might have arrived a bit early, but isn’t it a bit too messy?
I looked at the man with that gaze, and he seemed embarrassed and ran a hand through his messy hair, saying,
“I feel ashamed… but our skills are guaranteed.”

Well, I guess it shows.
There’s no way they’d look like this without having real skills.
Anyway, after waiting for a bit, the place was somewhat neatly arranged, and following the guidance, I sat on the sofa.
“Now, let’s talk about work?”
Thus, after arriving at the office and a little time passed, we started discussing work in earnest.