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

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My role happens to be that of an 18-year-old high school girl (Jin).

That means I have to wear a school uniform and act like a high school student.

Well, that doesn’t seem too difficult, to be honest.

Who am I?

A top star, a historical drama lady, a chaebol heir, and a mastermind secretary.

Wouldn’t I be able to handle the high school girl role?

If there’s a problem…

“Um, her personality seems a bit tough.”

Does it mean that the character’s personality in the script collection doesn’t quite fit mine?

Honestly, she’s supposed to be cheerful and bright like a typical high school student.

And a bit cheeky too.

She’s got the vibe of an active athlete.

As for her appearance, it says she has dyed yellow hair, so I guess I’ll have to dye my hair or wear a wig when filming.

As for the actions… well, I kinda like them.

In these zombie-themed stories, there are usually a lot of sweet potato characters, but fortunately, this one feels more like a soda character.

There’s even a scene where I smash a zombie’s head with a baseball bat, so I’m starting to feel a bit enthusiastic about it.

“Personality-wise, you’re a great actor, aren’t you?”

“Oh, I’m not that good.”

And honestly, like Park Kang-seok said, the personality is just a little misfitting.

Isn’t it the actor’s job to adjust to a poorly fitting outfit?

I am confident I can pull it off.

“By the way, isn’t this an OTT production as well?”

“Yes, these days, that genre requires a lot of budget, so they often make it with foreign investment.”

“Oh, I see….”

Well, foreign companies certainly have a bigger hand than local broadcasters.

It seems they’re just going for thorough investment to create the work.

Moreover, zombie productions consume a lot of budget, so it’s probably hard for local stations to manage it.

How many extras are there for each scene anyway?

And considering the set, CG, and all, the budget must be no joke.

Well, this part is actually good for me.

Getting a lot of investment means that the drama’s scale is large.

Then, there’s also a possibility of aggressive promotions and hiring well-known actors, right?

I’m just putting my spoon lightly onto that.

“So… can you settle down for a bit?”

“Ah yes, the production company will be pleased.”

Well, even so, it’s not decided right away; I guess I’ll have to meet them first.

“I’m looking forward to it too.”

So, I decided to have a meeting.

**

A few days later.

Just like I said to Park Kang-seok before, I came to the broadcasting station for the meeting.

“Is there anything I should be cautious about during the meeting?”

“Um, just don’t make it too easy.”

“Make it easy?”

“Contracts require some negotiation.”

Hmm, negotiation, huh.

It’s interesting that they emphasize that to someone like me who seems like I can’t negotiate at all.

“Don’t worry; I’m good at negotiations.”

Fortunately, I’m specialized in that area.

Who am I? The master of viewer negotiations.

I’m the devil who has played with the hearts of tens of thousands of Mirodan.

“And if there’s anything else to watch out for…”

Anyway, while listening to Park Kang-seok’s contract tips, I entered the broadcasting station.

Well, to be honest, I could just be with Park Kang-seok during contracts, but… I can’t keep relying on him forever, right?

I plan to go solo and confidently handle this contract.

“Oh Soo-hyun! Over here.”

So as I went to the meeting room to meet alone, the director sitting there welcomed me very warmly.

Seeing that made me think back to when I appeared on a Romance of the Three Kingdoms lecture program before.

That wasn’t a famous place, so they were very happy to have me, but now, the director of a well-funded work welcoming me like this…

I guess you really need to act in relationships like that.

Just that makes me feel somewhat favorable.

“I happened to be troubled because there wasn’t a right role for you, so thank you for coming.”

“Ah yes… Thank you for inviting me as well.”

The director looked really haggard.

I don’t know how to put it; he looked a lot like our survival game drama’s director when he’s extremely worn-out.

No wonder he looks like a zombie, since he’s a zombie movie director.

Anyway, once I sat down, the real conversation began.

“I’ve heard a lot about you, but you really shine even more in person.”

“Oh, I get that a lot.”

“Wow, I bet you really do!”

I started the conversation lightly to break the awkward atmosphere.

“Soo-hyun’s image is just perfect for the character Yeon-ah that I had in mind, so I really wanted you to come.”

“Thank you for seeing me positively.”

But the fact that I fit this high school role…

Hmm… Well, it does say that the character has a slightly sharp impression, which might fit.

“Yes, and I’ve watched all your works. Seeing your acting, I think you could do well in this straightforward role.”

“Oh, how nice… it happens to be the style of role I want.”

“Right? The vibe just feels right.”

Come to think of it, have I never played such a role before?

Hmm… Thinking back to Han Hye-jin, it seems I haven’t.

Sera was the most lively, but that style was definitely different.

Anyway, after the director’s compliments, we began discussing the work in earnest.

How it started, what the original was, the other actors involved, and the atmosphere on set, and so on.

Despite looking like a zombie, he was the most talkative director I’d ever seen, but hearing all that before signing the contract really helped me in my decision-making.

“And your role will only appear for about three episodes.”

“Perfect.”

Moreover, the role isn’t burdened with the main character or anything.

Just a character who shines for three episodes seems just about right.

“And the backdrop is mostly the same, so the filming won’t be too exhausting.”

“Yes, the script shows that the background is all pretty consistent.”

“Oh, you must have read the whole script.”

“Yes, I found it interesting! The character is appealing.”

“Thank you for seeing it that way.”

The following discussions went really pleasantly.

Since the director personally invited me to take the role, he was exceedingly friendly, and the meeting concluded in a good atmosphere.

Being persuaded with detailed explanations about the role and good conditions, I nodded vigorously.

“Then, why not! Let’s do it!”

“Really?!”

“Yes! Please send the contract to the agency.”

Of course, I’ll need to review the contract through my agency once again.

So after the meeting ended.

“I’ve decided to sign the contract!”

I confidently told Park Kang-seok, who was waiting outside.

“Did you manage the negotiations well?”

“Of course.”

Wow.

Signing the contract confidently makes me feel rather good.

Is this the pride of a salesperson?

“Well done. So the contract will come to the agency.”

“Yes, please review it.”

But doing this contract makes me feel like I’ve become a legitimate actor.

Before, wasn’t I just riding on Moon Chang-sik’s coattails?

“Hey Soo-hyun. How about this role? What about that role?”

I’d hear things like, “I know a writer… why not try this new audition” and so on.

But now.

There’s no longer a baby actor Kim Soo-hyun who just accepted everything.

Only a veteran who can choose his own projects and sign contracts is left.

Anyway, feeling great, I left the broadcasting station with Park Kang-seok and got into the car.

A contract is a contract.

I still have to complete today’s schedule.

It’s been a while since I got on a variety show, so I’m thinking of making a big splash.

Then, just like usual, I’ll go to Hyeon-su’s Workshop to practice.

Well… actually, now I don’t have much to practice anymore, so I end up spending more time just goofing around, but I still go naturally.

Above all, since I’m just working, meeting people like this isn’t bad.

So, as I was heading to another broadcasting station for the variety show.

Beep— beep—

My phone, which I had kept in my pocket, started ringing.

What is it? Did the director call me about the contract we discussed earlier?

With a curious mind, I took out my phone to check and saw that it was a call from my manager.

“Excuse me, I’m going to take a call. It’s from my manager.”

“Me? Oh wait, no, another manager.”

Wow, this is strange, just like last time, receiving a call from another manager while Park Kang-seok is driving the car feels weird.

It’s like I’m getting caught cheating right in front of them.

Anyway, I’ve got permission, so I answered the call.

“Hello?”

[Soo-hyun, is now a good time to talk?]

“It feels like cheating… but I’m okay.”

[Excuse me?]

“…Never mind. So, what’s up?”

[It’s nothing major; I just have news regarding the concert to share with you.]

“Oh, is it a good thing?”

[Yes, it’s good news.]

Wow.

Right after successfully signing the contract, I’m hearing good news about the concert.

It seems like today must be a lucky day.

[First of all, as Miro mentioned, it seems she’ll be participating as well.]

“Oh, that sounds great. I can’t miss that, right?”

[Yes, yes. The team members are very happy to hear Miro’s participation.]

Well, of course. It wouldn’t make sense to have a concert in the Celestial Realm without Buhwang.

But hearing my manager refer to the team members feels kind of strange.

Should I start calling him the Team Leader now?

But I’ve been calling him my manager for three years, so others’ titles just don’t stick.

“Glad they’re happy to have her. When’s the rough date for the schedule?”

[It seems it’s been almost confirmed for winter again.]

“Oh, then the members should start preparing soon, right?”

Right around this time, we’d started dance lessons for the last winter concert, didn’t we?

Even if it’s an event, The Six wouldn’t just do it half-heartedly.

I’m not sure about the first generation who probably already took their lessons, but the others must be ready to start practicing.

[Yes, yes, and I’m planning to inform Miro first, followed by the others.]

“That’s nice. The timing is just perfect.”

From my experience last year’s end concert, the peculiar atmosphere of winter ending the year fits well with the concert.

Speaking of which, since it’s winter…

There’s something looming over me.

What do I have planned during winter?

While I started recalling my schedule from earlier…

Before I could figure it out, my manager spoke up.

[So, Miro’s schedule should be fine, right?]

“Oh.”

Thinking about winter?

Uh-oh…

…Not fine, right?

“Oh, uh, no… it seems tight….”

[…Pardon?]

“I mean, why didn’t you mention it a few days earlier?”

It’s true, isn’t it?

Didn’t we just have the meeting a while ago?

It seemed like they’d be filming in late autumn heading into winter…

[Is that true…?]

“Yes…”

What a bad timing! My recently signed drama schedule overlaps with the Celestial Realm concert.

[This turned out to be a calamity instead of a good fortune….]

Wow, what a pickle I’m in.