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

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After the meeting related to Season 2.

The first place I headed was the gym.

It was because the thought of filming action scenes ignited my long-dormant enthusiasm for working out.

To be honest, I hadn’t been exercising much lately due to the cold weather and a busy schedule.

But now, I felt a motivation to work hard again.

“Oh, it’s been a while.”

“Indeed, you’re still here.”

As I entered the gym, there was Moon Chang-sik, the confirmed NPC.

Maybe it was because I hadn’t been to the gym for a while, but it felt like ages since I last saw him.

“So, are you still working out hard these days?”

“Yes, the shoot is coming up soon, so I don’t have much time left.”

“Hmmm… You seem to have made some progress.”

It’s clear that all his hard work has sculpted his body quite impressively.

“…Who are you judging here?”

“Oh come on, things look different from an ordinary person’s perspective.”

But seriously, wow, look at those muscles!

He was already chiseled before, but now his form looked even more refined.

“Are you really working out all day long? You’ve changed quite a bit.”

I pressed my nail against his distinctly defined muscles as I asked.

Is he for real? Is he just skipping all his schedules to work out?

“Besides workout volume, diet is crucial.”

“Really? So what do you eat then?”

“Just chicken breast or salad.”

“I see.”

So, being an actor doesn’t mean they eat anything special or extravagant.

Well, plain food is definitely a safe bet.

“Of course, if I feel like it, I might have beef or chicken thighs once in a while.”

“Hmmm, what about rice?”

“I eat before exercising.”

“Do you avoid snacks?”

“Exactly.”

“Looks like we’re similar.”

I also haven’t been eating snacks lately and have been eating less, sticking to chicken breast and salads.

Does this mean we’re on the same diet?

“…Our levels of activity are quite different, don’t you think?”

“Oh, I was just joking.”

Well, of course, the weight difference and calorie burn must be extreme, so I guess it’s not a fair comparison.

Simple calculations might show more than double the difference!

Hmm… If I look at Moon Chang-sik, my weight might not even double.

Muscle can be surprisingly light.

“Oh, right! There’s something I wanted to ask you.”

Seeing Moon Chang-sik was indeed fortuitous.

I had been debating whether I should contact him to ask something.

“What is it you’d like to know?”

“Are you aware that I’m shooting a drama right now?”

“Yes, the one regarding that rival character.”

“That’s right. I’ve been filming action scenes lately, but they haven’t been satisfactory…”

Moon Chang-sik happens to be my acting mentor as well.

So, I opened up about my concerns to him.

Currently, as Yeon-ah, I’m deep in filming, but the action scenes just feel lacking, so to speak.

“What exactly seems to be the problem?”

“It’s the weapon usage that makes it… a bit unclear.”

When swinging the baseball bat, the impact feeling on camera just doesn’t seem to deliver.

Yet, I can’t just practice swinging a bat by going to a baseball academy, so I was stuck in a dilemma.

“Oh, it’s tough when wielding a weapon.”

“Where did you study for your action scenes, Master?”

Surely, our master has to be the Academy Master!

He’s probably attended even more schools than students in the Gangnam 8 education district.

Given how dedicated he is to learning, I was sure he’d have pursued action-related training, so I asked…

“I practiced some martial arts.”

“Excuse me?”

“I competed as an amateur in a few tournaments.”

“Whoa.”

…That was an unexpected answer.

This onion of a person!

He should’ve mentioned he practiced martial arts earlier.

Subtly, I created some distance.

…If he had mentioned it beforehand, I wouldn’t have been so reckless!

“…Why are you backing away?”

“Uh, just keeping a safe distance, you know?”

I pulled Park Kang-seok from the side and stood him in front of me.

If it’s Park Kang-seok, he probably wouldn’t flinch even if Moon Chang-sik hit him, right?

“Manager, please! Have you had any martial arts training?”

“Just a bit of wrestling.”

“Oh wow.”

I had guessed he’d learned something, but wrestling?

With Moon Chang-sik’s long-range striking and Park Kang-seok, the big grappler, this could be a really exciting bout….

“Are you kidding? I won’t hit you.”

“Hahaha, just joking.”

I pushed Park Kang-seok aside again.

Honestly, if the two of them fought, I wouldn’t know who would win.

In the past, I would have thought Park Kang-seok was the strongest in the human realm, but if Moon Chang-sik has competed as an amateur, that changes everything.

But anyway, back to the main topic.

“So how can I film a more impactful action scene?”

“It’s certainly tricky for you to attend a school now.”

“Right?”

I was thinking, if it were something else, I’d be on board.

But going to an academy just to swing a baseball bat seems a bit excessive, right?

“Hmm…”

Moon Chang-sik thought seriously about my concerns for a moment.

…Though I felt a little bad keeping a busy person tied up unnecessarily.

But isn’t the success of the student a joy for the mentor?

As I planned to mention him during award ceremonies someday, I waited for Moon Chang-sik to speak.

“Well then, there are those supporting roles, right?”

“Yes, yes.”

“Practicing together multiple times is one solution.”

“Ah, practicing together?”

And the answer came totally unexpectedly.

Instead of me practicing on my own, he suggested collaborating with others?

“Yes yes, the simpler the action scene, the better it gets when the moves are synchronized.”

“Hmmm…”

It’s true; synchronization does improve the quality.

I practiced synchronization in the last part of Season 1’s credits, didn’t I?

But….

“Would that be okay?”

I felt slightly uneasy about whether that would be permissible.

“What aspect are you concerned about?”

“Since they’re all supporting roles, and they keep changing.”

The zombie actor I encountered once probably won’t cross paths with me again.

It’s typically a short shoot of a single cut.

It’s a bit awkward to ask them to synchronize when it’s usually just a brief scene, right?

“Would it be too much to ask for help every single time?”

Given there are several zombies I need to smash, I worried that if I kept stopping each one, rumors might spread around the set.

But…

“Eh? What do you mean by that?”

Moon Chang-sik looked at me as if I had said something absurd.

“Would they mind if you asked them for help? They’d probably be more than happy to assist.”

“Would… really?”

“You see, Soo-hyun is a special case; usually, aspiring actors start from being extras.”

“Yes, yes… that’s true?”

“Everyone wants to appear better on camera, even if it’s just for a single shot.”

“Ah, I see.”

The people sweating profusely while getting ready in this freezing weather are indeed putting in the effort for just a short cut.

In fact, they might welcome the chance to sync up.

“But would they come to me first to propose practicing together? They’re probably waiting for it.”

I felt slightly concerned that this might just be Moon Chang-sik’s perspective.

But still, it is Moon Chang-sik we’re talking about here.

He’s been a fixture on set since elementary school, so it’s probably wise to listen to him.

Moreover, most of Moon Chang-sik’s advice tends to be spot on.

“Then shall we try it that way?”

“Yes, they’d be thrilled.”

“In that case, I’ll muster the courage to ask them.”

“Sounds good. The director will appreciate it too.”

“Oh.”

…I really don’t want that.

But anyway.

Having received this advice, I decided to give it a try next time I was on set.

**

A few days later,

I arrived at the filming location for the drama in the closed school.

“Ah.”

Is it because it’s an open area?

Standing below and looking up at the set resembling a school made me automatically breathe out vapor.

“It’s a bit chilly.”

“Yes, it has gotten quite cold.”

Well then.

I’d definitely get pretty cold after changing outfits.

Even though Yeon-ah is wearing padding, she still has her school uniform underneath.

How did we manage just wearing uniforms back in school?

Thinking back, the severe cold weather in Korea is no way to survive just wearing a padded jacket.

But still, since it’s work, I must change.

“Let’s work hard again today.”

With that determination, I headed to the changing room to put on my school uniform.

Afterward.

“Ugh… ugh…”

I stepped out of the changing room, shivering with all my might.

The moment I went out, it was freezing.

Isn’t this way too cold?

“Are you cold, actor?”

“A little too much…?”

“Here, use this.”

Did they notice my chill?

A staff member came over and handed me a bunch of hot packs.

“Uh, thank you.”

“Yes, and it should be warmer inside the school.”

“Yup…”

Despite being a school, I doubt the place will be heated.

But then again, the wind won’t be as harsh inside.

Anyway.

“Alright, let’s start shooting.”

Tightening my padded jacket, I entered what was set up as a school.

Inside, I saw the actors playing zombies, all just decked out in uniforms, waiting.

“…Aren’t they cold?”

“They all came dressed in thermal underwear, apparently.”

“Ah.”

…Maybe I should’ve done the same.

I should confidently wear thermal gear underneath for next shoot, I promised myself as I picked up my baseball bat.

A lightweight bat made from styrofoam.

With it, I approached the zombie actors I was supposed to film with today.

“Hey…”

“Oh, yes?”

As I approached and spoke, the actors jumped in surprise.

…Is it really that shocking?

Well, this is the first time I’ve talked to them before rehearsals.

“Shall we practice our moves together?”

“Huh, practice?”

“Yes, yes….”

Up until now, we’d only coordinated our moves during rehearsal before jumping into shooting.

After all, the scenes with the zombies require plenty of baseball-bat swinging, right?

Not to mention the scenes go by quickly, so everyone tends not to prioritize it too much.

“Would you be willing to help?”

Given Moon Chang-sik’s advice, it won’t hurt to ask after all.

Cautiously broaching the subject, everyone nodded vigorously.

“Of course!”

“Anytime!”

Those who were sitting down jumped to their feet at my words, to the point where I was slightly taken aback.

They seem genuinely excited! Moon Chang-sik was right.

“Great! Then let me give it a swing…”

“Yes! Please hit it hard!”

“Swing it with the might to break the bat!”

So…

Under the watchful eyes of the supporting actors showing enthusiasm, we began our pre-practice for the perfect action scene.