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

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“Hello there.”

“Yeah, yeah, good to see you again!”

Today is the day to watch the edited version of the daily manager that we filmed before.

That’s why I came to the broadcasting station, and I bumped into Moon Chang-sik right in front of the waiting room.

“How have you been?”

“Oh, you know, just the usual. How about you?”

“I’ve been good too.”

We greet each other like it’s been ages, but we actually met just last week at the gym.

“Well, let’s go in then.”

Since we met anyway, we both entered the waiting room.

“It’s just us here.”

Today, the guests are just me and Moon Chang-sik, so there was no one else around.

“Hey, want some snacks?”

“Oh, please give me one.”

So, we killed some time waiting, and later, the staff called us.

“You can enter here.”

“Oh, okay!”

Following the staff’s guidance, we entered the set where they were filming the variety show.

I had heard beforehand how it would proceed, so I wasn’t flustered as we entered the set.

“Oh, precious guests have arrived.”

“Oh, thank you!”

“Everyone, please sit here.”

As Moon Chang-sik and I entered, the panel members welcomed us cheerfully.

The atmosphere felt quite similar to the observational variety show we had done before.

“You both are first-timers here, right?”

“Oh, yes, yes.”

“It’s so nice to meet you.”

I heard that this was a brand new variety show, so it was Moon Chang-sik’s first time too.

But, having had experience in variety shows, I sat down comfortably.

“I heard you’ve got a new movie coming out.”

“Yes, yes, this time….”

“And Soo-hyun, you have a drama coming out…”

For the opening, we both took turns to promote our projects.

Well, since Moon Chang-sik was there to promote his movie, I also decided to promote my drama as a guest.

I could help him promote, and I could promote my drama too—two birds with one stone!

Speaking of which, once my drama is out, I’ll likely be called to various places again, right?

And after that, there will be another drama release, and thinking of filming season 2…

It’s really going to be busy, busy!

“Alright, shall we watch a video?”

“Yes, I’m looking forward to it.”

Anyway, after filming a light opening segment, we focused our gaze on the large monitor to watch the video.

The first thing that appeared on the screen was Moon Chang-sik’s house.

A camera mounted on the ceiling captured him waking up.

Huh, so that’s what he looked like when I was heading to the underground parking lot.

By the way, his house is really neat.

It feels just like the last time I saw it on that observational variety show.

“Nice place you have here.”

“Oh, yes.”

“How long have you been living here?”

“Well, um…”

Starting off with a view of his upscale house, the conversation lightly turned to home-related topics.

As the screen switched, it showed the front of an apartment.

[This is daily manager Kim Soo-hyun. I’ve arrived at the apartment, and wow, it’s amazing.]

There I was, just having arrived, making comments to the camera.

And it looked surprisingly natural.

Could it be that I’m getting used to the camera now?

“Oh, it’s Soo-hyun!”

“Wow, you’re looking good from the morning.”

“Hahaha…”

After making my comments, I headed toward the parking lot.

[What kind of cars are these….]

It showed me admiring the luxury cars in the parking lot.

“Wow, those cars are nice.”

“Of course, it’s a high-end apartment, after all.”

Well, it seemed I wasn’t the only one surprised, as the panel members reacted in their own way.

Anyway, after that, we saw Moon Chang-sik’s cars, and while I was admiring them, he appeared in the parking lot too.

[Hello, actor.]

[You’re very polite today.]

[Of course, I should be.]

[…Good attitude.]

Watching them converse, they seemed to get along well.

“Are you two close?”

It seemed the panel noticed it too, as a middle-aged male panel member asked that.

“Well, we’re not strangers.”

“Oh, that’s why you are appearing in the variety show together.”

“We’ve been helpful to each other.”

Having had a dating rumor before, I had to be careful with my wording.

Now that I think about it, can we even film this?

It’s a bit late, but I can’t help but start worrying now.

But still, the video itself seemed fine, so it should be okay.

After chatting for a bit, the screen showed us getting in the car and heading to a shop.

[…Aren’t you Kim Soo-hyun?]

[Oh, do you know me?]

At the shop, the director visibly recognized me.

…He looked more surprised than I thought he would.

Is it edited? Or did he genuinely react like that?

As I pondered that thought, the screen quickly transitioned to us getting our makeup done together.

“Oh?”

“You’re getting it done together?”

“No, they edited it like that.”

These guys…

I had asked for permission to do this first beforehand, but they made it look like we were doing it naturally together.

“Sigh… From what I’ve seen so far, it seems like Chang-sik is acting like the manager here….”

“Not driving, getting makeup done together.”

And the panel members seemed to have noticed the PD’s editing points.

They started to poke fun gently.

…Why do I always end up in this position on observational variety shows?

In other places, I’m portrayed as a versatile professional, after all.

“I don’t have a license, so um… Just watch me do well later.”

Still, aside from getting my makeup done, wasn’t I doing well?

…I don’t recall it clearly, but I remember working hard going into character as Park Kang-seok.

“Let’s take a look.”

“Well, to be honest, you did seem spirited.”

Well, anyway.

After getting our makeup done, the screen showed us getting in the car and moving.

[The cornering is art.]

“Really?”

“Yes, this is driving….”

Then, there was a scene where Moon Chang-sik kept the conversation going to keep it lively.

…The camera view made it seem oddly like he was the manager, though.

If I had to say…

“He looks like a chairman sitting next to me.”

Right? He looked just like someone in a higher position.

“Evaluating my driving skills, huh.”

“Was that on purpose, Soo-hyun?”

“…Nope.”

For sure, the atmosphere wasn’t like that at that time.

It seemed like the PD was up to something.

He acted all innocent in front of me, yet he made such a point out of this…

After that scene, we saw Moon Chang-sik heading to the filming location, while I—with the cameraman still in the car—took out my blindfold and put it on.

[Alright, let’s take a nap until the actor arrives.]

[Soo, Soo-hyun? Are you really going to sleep?]

And as they caught me falling asleep, the panel’s eyes all turned towards me.

“Wow… I didn’t expect this!”

“Wow, you’re the first person I’ve seen to fall asleep while being a manager.”

“Wait? No….”

Am I the only one being called out?

That’s strange… Isn’t this how a manager operates?

“Well, I don’t have anything to do anyway….”

I said it boldly, feeling a little justified, but I realized I would probably receive such looks throughout the variety show.

[Um….]

[Wake up.]

[Uh… what? …Oh, I can’t see.]

“Soo-hyun….”

“I didn’t expect this side of you.”

“It seems you have a bit of a scatterbrain usually.”

…I may have instigated this, but it’s still embarrassing to see it like this on screen….

After that, it shifted to a scene of us eating together.

Then, we saw me interviewing at a café.

“Looks like you’re not sleeping this time?”

“True.”

“Hmm, I was the one who bought coffee last time.”

“Are you showing off?”

“…I’m just saying.”

Wow, I thought this would be my time to brag about something I did well, yet it didn’t even land.

[I never expected I would have nothing to do like this.]

The screen showed me trying to clarify things during the interview.

Yeah, it was wrong that I had nothing to do at that time.

I didn’t plan on slacking off!

[Ah… I see. Tomorrow, Moon Chang-sik will be your manager. What do you think about that?]

[Hmm, truthfully, it’s a bit burdensome to have a great actor like Moon Chang-sik as my manager.]

“Did you treat him like a proper senior?”

“I thought we were in the same generation!”

And my follow-up only made the panel members chuckle again.

“What’s that supposed to mean…? You have no idea how much I admire sunbae Chang-sik….”

[But it’s a show, so I’ll exploit you as much as I can.]

“Admiration, huh?”

“…It’s a show.”

This clearly is not going to resolve today.

I can’t help but resent the guy on screen.

Why did I decide to interview like that?

I should have been more polite.

Anyway, after finishing various schedules, the screen showed me and Moon Chang-sik arriving at the gym.

“Oh, working out is part of your schedule?”

“Yes, yes, I usually do.”

But as I arrived at the gym and used the facilities comfortably, the panel again turned their gazes toward me.

“Soo-hyun is….”

“Oh, this gym is the one I used to go to because it belongs to the same agency.”

“Oh, I see.”

“So, you two are at the same agency.”

“That’s right. We run into each other at the gym often.”

Lately, perhaps because of the changing seasons?

I’ve noticed other people reappearing at the gym as the year-end approached.

Still, at that time, there weren’t many people around, so it looked like just Moon Chang-sik and I working out in an empty gym.

“Your workout clothes are quite similar, huh?”

“Oh, that was something I gifted him.”

“You gave it to him?”

“Yes, yes, I asked for a few when receiving things from the agency Madam.”

“Oh, the Madam of Sangshik Entertainment is quite famous.”

The wife of the agency’s chief operates a large shopping mall, so the panel seemed to already be aware of that.

“But Chang-sik, you’re already a model for a sports brand; why are you wearing that outfit?”

Then, the panel member said something that caught me off guard.

“Wait, really?”

A model for an advertisement? I’d never heard that.

“Didn’t you know? He’s been featured in ads; he’s quite famous.”

Now the spotlight shifted back to Moon Chang-sik.

“I’m wearing it because I received it; I usually return the favor.”

“Oh, I see.”

Well, given that he was gifted it, he might feel obligated to wear it, considering we often met at the gym.

“Then he should just say so; he could gift it to someone else.”

“It’d look like I was refusing; that’s why I usually accept all gifts.”

“Hmm.”

Is that so?

Then his house is probably filled with clothes.

Someone like Moon Chang-sik would receive clothing gifts often, no doubt.

Anyway, after that, there was a scene where he gave me workout tips.

[Then tomorrow, I’ll be in charge of the actor, right?]

[Yes, I’ll do my best as a manager.]

[And I’ll do my best too.]

[Best, huh…?]

Before long, night came, and we reached Moon Chang-sik’s house, having our conversation as the day came to an end smoothly.

“Wow, that was great.”

“Chang-sik, you sure made it a fulfilling day.”

“But Soo-hyun, you weren’t really acting like a manager….”

After that, we casually chatted with the panel about our impressions of the video.

“Alright, then let’s watch the next video.”

The next day of the daily manager was set to air on screen.

Still, judging from my point of view, everything had gone rather smoothly.