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

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After dining with Moon Chang-sik and Jeong-cheon sunbae.

“Is this better?”

As the days went by and filming continued, I grew significantly closer to Jeong-cheon sunbae.

“Maybe you should unbutton one more?”

“Really?”

To the extent that we’re at the level where Jeong-cheon sunbae is speaking informally to me, as you can see.

The fact that he, who was once so formal, is now casual is a testament to how comfortable we’ve become.

“Should I film it like you said, Soo-hyun?”

Even the way he refers to me has changed from “Soo-hyun sunbae” to just “Soo-hyun.”

Among the actors on set, Jeong-cheon sunbae is definitely one of the top three in terms of influence.

With how comfortably he treats me, it makes weekly visits to the set much easier.

Is this the power of having connections?

It’s incredibly reassuring.

Moreover, considering my role requires me to stay close to Jeong-cheon sunbae, it’s great that we became friendly so quickly.

“By the way, during rehearsal earlier…”

“Yes.”

“We don’t have to stick strictly to the script, and Soo-hyun, you can do it however you’re comfortable…”

Well, given the friendship we’ve built, Jeong-cheon sunbae has given me a lot of pointers, but that’s actually a good thing for me.

When would I ever get a chance to learn closely from a veteran actor?

Thanks to that, the more I shoot, the more experience I feel like I’m gaining.

So, after finishing up a productive day on set today.

“Well then, I’ll head home first, sunbae.”

“Oh, okay~ Take care.”

“Yes, thank you.”

I greeted Jeong-cheon sunbae and the staff as I left the filming location.

Thanks to finishing shooting quite early, I looked up at the still bright sky when a car stopped in front of me.

It was the familiar black van.

Vroom.

I opened the door and got in.

“Thanks for your hard work today.”

Inside, Park Kang-seok handed me a bottle of water from the driver’s seat.

“Ah, thank you.”

“Shall we head straight to the destination?”

“Yes.”

Although today finished early, I wasn’t going home.

Well, I have an appointment.

A few days ago, I received a message from the composer asking to meet up.

I didn’t get a specific reason, but I assumed it was just to catch up after a long time.

The last time we met was at Hyeon-su’s workshop, but we didn’t talk for long.

I had also been planning to visit soon, so I happily agreed to meet today.

“We’ve arrived.”

“Oh, thank you.”

Thus, we arrived in front of the composer’s workshop building with Kang-seok driving.

Wow… it really has been a while.

After stepping out of the car, I looked up at the building.

“The manager can head home now. I’ll be here until dinner.”

“Understood.”

“Okay, take care.”

I waved goodbye to Park Kang-seok and headed into the building I hadn’t seen in a long time.

As I climbed the stairs, I reached the entrance of the workshop.

Standing in front of the door, I pressed in the familiar door lock code.

The door opened right away.

Passing through the short hallway lined with various celebrities’ signatures, I came to an empty lobby.

Hmm, no one’s here? Are they inside?

They usually spend time in the recording studio at times like this, so I headed that way. Just then, the door opened, and the composer emerged.

“Oh, Soo-hyun, when did you arrive?”

“I just got here.”

“What great timing! Come on in.”

“Uh? Oh, okay….”

Following the composer, who went back into the recording studio, I entered as well.

Upon entering, I was met with a familiar sight.

Wow… I recorded a lot here, and it feels like it’s been ages.

From the first album of the Celestial Realm onward, it’s no exaggeration to say that my musical journey is deeply woven into this space. As I reminisced, the composer handed me a glass bottle filled with juice.

“Please have a seat over there.”

“Yes.”

I remembered having this juice often at the composer’s workshop.

Thinking back, Hyeon-su had it at his workshop too… Did he get influenced by the composer and buy it as well?

Anyway, I took a seat on the sofa in the recording studio with the drink.

“You came at a perfect time. I just finished a track I’ve been working on recently.”

“Oh, just now?”

“It was already mostly finished, but you walked in right after I wrapped it up.”

Having said that, the composer sat down at the desk filled with audio equipment and started making some settings.

Well, since I’m not knowledgeable about this, I just kept watching without much thought.

More importantly, the track is complete—

Surely he’ll let me hear it too?

Now that I have somewhat of an ear for music, I’m sure I can provide some feedback on the composer’s new song!

“By the way, have you been singing lately?”

While observing him comfortably adjusting the equipment, the composer directed a question my way, having fixed his gaze on the monitor.

“Oh, uh…?”

Honestly, that question pricked at me a little.

…Singing? Truthfully, ever since the concert, I’ve hardly sung at all.

I could make excuses about being busy with broadcasts and filming, but deep down, I guess I pulled back a little.

I had prepared so hard for the concert, after all.

It was almost like a backlash.

“If you don’t sing, you’ll get rusty.”

Did I hesitate too long with my answer?

The composer gently said that.

“Ah, yes….”

“But you, Soo-hyun, will catch on quickly—”

As he finished that statement, the composer stood up, perhaps having adjusted everything.

Does this mean I can finally listen to the new track?

“How about it? Since you’re here, do you want to sing for old times’ sake?”

“Singing, huh?”

“Yeah, there’s no better place than here for it.”

However, contrary to my expectations, the composer made an unexpected suggestion.

Hmm… Singing.

“Should I give it a try?”

I thought it wouldn’t hurt to try.

After all, if I don’t, I’ll really rust up, right?

There are listeners waiting for Miro’s new song, so it’s crucial not to lose my touch.

I need to polish up quickly and keep progressing.

With that thought, I stood up and headed towards the recording studio.

It’s really been forever since I stepped in here.

I can barely remember the last time.

Once inside, I put on the prepared headset.

[Are you ready?]

“Yes.”

[So then, what song will you be singing?]

Hearing the composer’s voice through the glass wall of the studio, I pondered for a moment.

What song should I do?

Hmm… I have plenty to choose from.

Despite appearances, I do have enough solo tracks to put on a concert, right?

After briefly considering songs I could sing, I finally answered.

“Then please play ‘Turning Point.'”

This is indeed the right one to do here.

[Understood.]

Immediately, the melody of ‘Turning Point’ began to play.

Seeing that the MR started so quickly, did he prepare beforehand?

“…If I hadn’t asked you not to play ‘Turning Point,’ I would’ve been disappointed.”

[…I expected it rather than being disappointed.]

Seriously, based on his reaction, it seems he was secretly hoping I would sing it?

In that case, I have to sing it beautifully.

“Ahem.”

First, I lightly cleared my throat.

I focused on the melody that had begun flowing earlier.

It was a song by Miro, a performer I had listened to and practiced a lot.

“Ah—”

Therefore, confidently and with assurance, I began to sing.

Who am I?

I am the singer Miro, and also the Virtual YouTuber Miro.

I am the president of Miro Family and proud to have filled concert halls to capacity in this era.

In terms of singing, I won’t lose to anyone.

So, I finished the song in its entirety….

“Ahh~ My throat’s not feeling great today.”

[…So you haven’t practiced at all since the concert.]

…The results were somewhat pathetic, and I felt a bit embarrassed.

“Ahem.”

Did I hit a few wrong notes in between?

Come to think of it, ‘Turning Point’ is indeed a challenging song.

It’s quite difficult to jump back into it after not singing for several weeks.

Hmm, hmm.

Yeah, that was probably a mistake in song selection. I’m confident I could grasp it if I tried a few more times.

Regardless, I discreetly glanced at the composer.

Why would I be nervous about not practicing singing?

After all, the composer is the one who entrusted me with this song.

A singer who can’t sing the song they received perfectly? I do have some pride.

The expression of the composer behind the glass, however… Hmm, it wasn’t what I expected.

I thought he would at least let out a sigh, but instead, he was deeply focused, stroking his scruffy chin while keeping his gaze fixed on the screen.

What is he watching?

Is he reviewing my performance from earlier?

“Excuse me?”

I moved closer to the glass to call out to the composer.

[Ah yes.]

“What are you looking at so intently?”

[Ah… I’m checking the score.]

“The score?”

What score is he talking about?

Is he really looking at the score for ‘Turning Point’?

Well, the composer probably hasn’t heard it in a while, so he might need a refresher.

Is he checking how far off I was?

In which case, wouldn’t it be better just to listen to the recording of my flawless performance in the first place? But he must have his own method of assessment.

“Ahem, I’ll sing better next time, so you don’t need to look at the score.”

Well, that’s one thing.

A composer judging a singer based on how well they can sing their own song?

How embarrassing!

So, when I said I would do better next time, the composer looked puzzled.

[What do you mean?]

“Didn’t you want to look at the score for ‘Turning Point’?”

[Why would I look at the score for ‘Turning Point’? I could write it with my eyes closed.]

“…Oh.”

…Now that I think about it, Kang Woo-hyeon isn’t just any composer, is he?

Moreover, ‘Turning Point’ is a masterpiece he has been cherishing and waiting to release, so it’s unlikely he’d forget it.

“Then what are you focusing on?”

Anyway, if he’s looking at something else, what could it be while holding me in the recording studio?

I asked, slightly incredulous, and the composer had a look of realization.

[Ah, I was just assessing.]

“Assessing?”

[Yeah, this is the score for the new song, and I was wondering if you could handle it.]

“Oh, the new song.”

Is it that track he said he just finished?

Well, he’s not a singer, so he would probably need a guide vocal to demonstrate.

“Do you need a guide vocal? I can deliver it perfectly.”

Honestly, I was a bit off earlier in ‘Turning Point’ because it was my first song after several weeks.

Now that I’ve warmed up my voice again, I should be able to do better.

Confidently, I suggested that I could do it when the composer smiled, a rare sight.

[Then would you like to give it a shot?]

“Absolutely! Please hand me the score.”

[No, I’ll just play the guide vocal for you, so go ahead and listen for now.]

“Wait, there’s already a guide vocal?”

I thought he needed one, but it turns out he already has it?

Then is he just looking for a feel for it?

Well, whatever.

“Alright, let’s hear it.”

[Yes, you can look forward to it.]

With the determination to prove myself this time, I listened closely to the composer’s new song’s guide vocal.

No matter how it looks, the class is eternal.

It’s time to show off this star’s class once again.