I Quit Being an Idol and Became a Youtuber - Chapter 60
#[So, Anyway]
=When is Kim Cheong-ha coming? I heard she’s doing a fan meeting today.
– So…
– Cheongha, open the door. Cheongha, open the door. Cheongha, open the door…
– Do you really want to d*e, the room leader?
#[But honestly, from a viewer’s perspective]
(A photo of Cheongha fainting while watching Failian)
=Shouldn’t we be worried that she didn’t just bail but actually died?
– Ah, hahaha
– Now that I think about it, that’s true, d*mn
– Let’s not forget, she fainted for real watching that alien
– The possibility is more unnerving, d*mn
– d*mn, that’s acting, how can that even make sense?
n We thought it was the same, until we saw her not waking up for 5 minutes
n Yeah, shielding for VTuber watchers is disgusting
n All you nerds, just leave already, hahaha, even the air you’re breathing is a waste
n This is a VTuber fan cafe, where do you think you’re going, d*mn
n You should just disappear, you crazy idiots
– But isn’t this a Kiiri fan cafe?
n That person is currently on a long break…
n Because of that, the advertisement changed
#[The current chaos in Japan in real time]
=The Japanese idol industry is in chaos, hahaha
A famous group got told off by their company, d*mn, hahaha
(Cornelia’s exposure live)
*
(Exposure content analysis video)
They apparently also had a concert in Korea, so it seems people are talking about it there too
– Is this b*stard causing trouble here too?
– They were just spamming every cafe
– What does it matter what Japanese idols become? Cheongha isn’t coming
– Still, isn’t it better to be a real idol than an existing VTuber? Hahaha
n This is bullshit
n There’s actually a person inside that!
n Yeah, but even so, the looks are terrible, d*mn
#[Alright, wake up, nerds, haha]
=You were just a source of money, and now you’re being drained and discarded
– No way, that’s absolutely not the case, she can’t make that much
– Fact: There’s no money to drain
n Even if combined, it wouldn’t even reach a million won, how could that be a waste? Hahaha
– Should I be angry or not…
– Even with all the revenue together, it wouldn’t cover the cost of an avatar, but you’re being a coward
n Are you not thinking about what you earn on YouTube? Hahaha
n She doesn’t even have an account, what are you talking about
n This is just a dumb way for people to watch and get played, no interest
#[Cheongha’s announcement has come up]
(Live stream announcement screenshot)
=There was an accident the day before the fan meeting, and currently, important matters are going on, so they’ll be streaming later
They said for now we shouldn’t be disappointed
– d*mn, I was trusting it
– Oh, an accident, huh
– What the hell is up with today being a break?
– Is she moving or something?
– Is she really coming to Korea now?
n No way, hahaha
n Nerds are daydreaming on
“Well, it seems like there’s no big issue…”
While reading the warm live stream apology letter that just came up.
Jumin thought.
Someone who used to stream every day without taking breaks.
Hadn’t she just disappeared without any contact for almost a week?
Despite complaints about suddenly going offline, worry came first.
After a week had passed, Cheongha returned.
Moreover, didn’t she say she was bringing news we could look forward to?
Having worked pretty hard up to this point.
As a fan, that much I could safely grant her.
‘By the way, an important matter.’
What could it be? She might talk about it in a personal stream someday, but curiosity couldn’t be helped.
Probably, most viewers were the same.
How many hours had passed?
[Cheongha, I just met you…!]
In an unexpected broadcast from Baekro, she was able to check on her recent status.
* * *
Shortly after recognizing the state of my broadcasting station.
I quickly posted an announcement on the live stream.
This should put out the urgent fire to some extent.
“Hello, I came to get my foreigner registration card.”
“Oh, this way…
Now it was time to officially go through the procedures.
Thinking about the application form laid out before me.
‘First, I need to get the foreigner registration card.’
In order for a foreigner to stay in Korea for over 90 days, a registration card replacing identification was necessary.
Having that would allow me to find a place to stay, buy a computer.
And I could also stream, right?
Moreover, I might continue living in Korea in the future.
That was something I definitely needed.
With that in mind, I first headed to the immigration office for the registration card.
“Here, I filled it all out.”
“Yes, it should take about two weeks.”
The submission of the application was quickly accepted.
Since I hadn’t committed any crimes in Japan.
Still, being an official government document, I guess the review period needed a few weeks.
‘Then I won’t be able to stream until then.’
I thought it would take about a week.
But with the longer-than-expected review process, Ren fell into deep thoughts.
Adding the time for finding a one-room apartment, it might take over a month.
Should I start looking for a room in advance on the internet?
“First, let’s drop off the luggage.”
Since it wasn’t something I could solve by worrying now.
I decided to head to the reserved hotel first and drop off my bags.
These were not just one or two pieces. Huh?
There’s no way I’m dragging three suitcases around Busan city.
From the first day in Korea, I didn’t want to be known as the “Busan suitcase girl” on the internet.
“Wow…”
Upon arriving in the hotel room, the sea came into view at a glance.
The surrounding scenery caught my eye.
Well, this isn’t exactly a luxury hotel.
I just picked one with decent reviews, but I didn’t expect it to be this nice.
“What now?”
Now I really had nothing to do.
Honestly, I wanted to set up a computer here and stream.
Sadly, there was no space for that here.
‘Should I just go sightseeing?’
Honestly, since it was my first time in Busan, it feels a bit shameful to just hide in the hotel and waste time, right?
The fan meeting hadn’t been too long ago, and since I was a local from Incheon in my past life, it wasn’t a bad choice.
Just as I picked up my phone to look for tourist spots.
Ding!
[Noona, how are you doing?]
A Discord message arrived expressing concern for me.
Well, considering the fact that they called me Noona on Discord, I was expecting it.
Of course, it was Baekro.
‘But why suddenly…’
The moment I thought that question in my mind, I suddenly realized.
That’s right, she said she would come to ambush my stream.
I realized that my emergency break had been a nuisance to many.
[Oh, thankfully, I’m fine. Sorry for causing worry.]
n [Wow, I’m glad to hear! I was worried when you suddenly no-showed.]
A no-show.
Baekro’s words pricked a rather tender spot in my heart.
Well, yes.
Since I took a break without any notice, this indeed qualifies as a no-show…
[By the way, do you know any tourist spots in Busan?]
Speaking of which, Baekro lives in Busan.
Now that the conversation had begun, I decided to ask about some tourist spots I could visit.
[Huh? Busan? Are you planning to visit?]
n [Oh, I’m going to stream in Korea. I’m in Busan now.]
Immediately, Baekro inquired the reason.
I shared the news that I had come to Korea with her.
Then,
[Well then, Noona, I’ll guide you! Let’s meet!!]
A reply came back soon.
“Guide…?”
An unexpected proposal made Ren’s eyes widen.
A guide.
It surely seemed better than just gathering information via chat.
Not that I particularly think there’s any regional or national prejudice.
But what if they try to overcharge me because I’m a foreigner?
Even though I was reincarnated as a Korean, I wouldn’t willingly fall for it, but avoiding such annoyances completely felt better.
Thinking that way, having at least one person accompany me seemed better.
Though I wondered if it was okay to use a 450,000 subscriber YouTuber just as a guide.
But since she volunteered herself for it, it should be fine.
The only thing I had to worry about was my face.
So, the red pill…
‘What if I just let them know about the red pill?’
It’s not like I’d be broadcasting live or anything.
I’d just be meeting a friend once in person and hanging out, so it didn’t seem that much of an issue.
Besides, Baekro was also a no-cam streamer, so I was sure she wouldn’t feel uncomfortable with the red pill culture.
There was confidence that she wouldn’t just go around broadcasting it.
[Okay, see you tomorrow.]
The agreed meeting place was Busan station.
Having just arrived in Korea by ferry.
Today I would just rest, and the sightseeing would start tomorrow.
“Haah…”
Just lying down felt incredible on the hotel bed.
Ren couldn’t help but let out a m*an.
Perhaps due to being very tired lately.
Her eyes slowly began to close, and her mind started to fog.
‘By the way, this feels just like Shion’s bed…’
Is that house making a lot of money, or is the hotel just pursuing cost-effectiveness?
No, it’s probably both.
Anyway, tonight, I’m really going to sleep well.
* * *
April 3rd.
The day after Ren’s Camelias ship arrived at Busan port.
“Yaaaah?!”
Baekro, who overslept, screamed as she woke up.
Streamer Baekro, whose real name is Park Seohyun.
After being unable to sleep due to nerves, she ended up like this.
‘I’m really nervous…!’
Baekro murmured, spinning around her soundproof booth.
Of course, it was because she was about to have a real-life meeting.
‘Oh no! I impulsively suggested it!’
There was nothing to be done about regretting it now.
Cheongha was the ideal older sister she envisioned.
Appearance and such were secondary.
What mattered was the personality.
After a brief analysis with a streamer she was meeting for the first time, they could chat without hesitation.
In terms of broadcasting experience, she was still a young junior, but through her personality, she often led senior streamers as well.
That was the kind of image Baekro ultimately aspired to.
Moreover, from an otaku’s perspective, being a VTuber was a plus.
And her voice?
That’s a clear win.
Additionally, the expected viewer count and video metrics that would follow.
The desire to see the face of someone she was interested in created an impressive response.
In an impulse, she blurted that out.
However, it had already happened; what could she do?
Moreover, Cheongha had already expressed her intention to depart, so there was no way to back out now.
‘Oh gosh, what should I do?!’
She had preselected a few candidates, but choosing one now felt too rushed as time was short.
“Mom! Help me!!”
In the end, Baekro sought help from her parents.
There was no choice but to enjoy this unavoidable situation.
At the very least, she couldn’t welcome a guest dressed in something weird, could she?
When she sent out the request for support, the response she got back was:
“A friend? That’s you?”
“………”
Baekro had nothing to say to her mother’s words.
Right, this was my karma.
I’m sorry for being an unfilial daughter who has no friends, Mom.
The moment a silent exchange of glances occurred between them.
“Hmm, this feels like something I haven’t worn in a while… how about this?”
“Oh, then let’s go with that.”
Her mother, who might feel a bit pleased that her daughter had mentioned having friends, immediately recommended an outfit that would suit her.
“Okay, I’m off!”
With that, Baekro quickly set off towards Busan Station.
Considering the distance from her home to the station.
Cheongha was likely to have already arrived by the time she got there.
For safety, she didn’t want to recommend it too much, but there was only one option.
“Taxi!”
Baekro quickly called for a taxi.
* * *
Fwoooosh-!
“Ugh…”
Thanks to the unique insane speed of Busan taxis.
Baekro was able to reach Busan Station as quickly as possible.
Even for a Busan resident, this speed was dizzying.
Gripping her muddled mind, Baekro got out of the taxi.
Busan Station was just ahead, so she needed to walk just a bit further.
Though she wouldn’t avoid being late, there was no way she couldn’t go.
“Hmm?”
It was never quiet, but somehow today seemed more crowded?
As Baekro pushed through the gathering crowd.
“Wow…”
An astonishing scene unfolded before her eyes.
Though she was a d*e-hard otaku deeply immersed in animation and subculture, she was still a member of society.
She watched well-known films and new OTT dramas to some extent.
And naturally, she had seen various actors appearing in those.
‘So pretty…’
Even her gaze was drawn to an incredibly stunning beauty standing at the front of the station.
The uniquely dark-blue hair added to her mysterious allure, while her off-the-shoulder outfit accentuated her femininity.
Overall, it felt like looking at the sky at dawn.
But it didn’t stop there.
Her very existence blurred the surrounding background like royalty from another country.
It was a scene reminiscent of beautifully illustrated visuals from well-made games.
Even though her face was completely covered with a black hat and mask.
That sight was enough to draw the attention of passersby.
At the same time, the cold atmosphere she exuded seemed to repel people’s approach like a barrier.
As Baekro paused, captivated by that sight.
Ding
A message arrived on Discord.
[Where are you?]
The sender was Kim Cheong-ha.
Baekro glanced down at her smartphone involuntarily.
In that moment.
‘Huh?!’
The woman scanning the surroundings began to slowly walk towards her.
Feeling her approach quite aggressively, Baekro instinctively took a step back.
From her mouth came a voice she had heard somewhere before.
To be precise, it was a voice she had heard through Discord.
“…Baekro.”
“Y-yes?!”
At the sudden appearance of Ren.
Baekro let out a dazed sound.
Before she could even fully recognize that voice.
Ren continued speaking.
⸻Do you want to d*e?