Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 138

The big day finally arrived.
Whew… My heart had been racing since morning.

It wasn’t anxiety but a kind of exhilarating excitement.

 
[Miro’s Original Song Premiere Watch Party]

 
I started the stream.
As previously discussed with my manager, I planned to do a simultaneous viewing of the premiere.

Sure, there were multiple reasons, but to be honest, I just wanted to see the live reactions.

 
-Oh lol
-Is it today?
-Hello hello

 
“Hello, everyone.”

 
-Yes
-Hi
-What time is the premiere?

 
“It’s at 9 PM. The music video will go live first, and then the song will be available.”

 
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to top the charts.
Should I expect it, though?
Breaking into real-time rankings seemed like a stretch, but I was hoping for steady growth in YouTube views.

 
-Wow
-How did this come about?
-Tell us the backstory already

 
“Oh, like behind-the-scenes stuff?”

 
I’d been pretty tight-lipped about the song.
Well, there wasn’t much to say anyway.

 
The song had been handed to me, and the music video was managed entirely by the production team.

 
“Isn’t it better to talk about behind-the-scenes stuff after the release?”

 
-Drop some spoilers
-There’s nothing else to do anyway

 
“That’s true, but….”

 
I had started the stream a bit early, so there was some downtime before the premiere.
Still, there wasn’t much I could share without spoiling it.

 
“Just hang tight. The countdown will start soon.”

 
The manager would have the waiting room ready well before the 9 PM release.

 
And just as expected, the premiere waiting room for Gentle Lake soon popped up on my YouTube channel.

 
“Alright, should we kill some time with a chat?”

 
I filled the wait with idle chatter.
About what I’d been up to yesterday, today’s plans—oh, and some talk about the upcoming year-end live.
It was just a way to loosen up and shake off the nerves. Before I knew it:

 
-1 minute left
-Wow, why am I nervous lol
-Lolol
-So excited

 
The countdown to the premiere began.

 
1 minute became 30 seconds.
30 seconds became 10 seconds.

 
10 seconds became 5 seconds.

 
And when that number finally hit 0—
“Okay, everyone, focus up.”

 
The music video began.

Surrounded by lush greenery, a vast, serene lake came into view.
A girl sat by the lake, gazing absentmindedly at the water.

No—more precisely, she was looking at her reflection in the crystal-clear lake.

So mesmerized by her own beauty, she continued to stare at her reflection through countless sunrises and sunsets.

Ripple.

But nothing lasts forever.
Gentle ripples began to disturb the water, spreading outward until they reached the farthest edges of the lake.

“….”

As the ripples blurred her reflection, the girl furrowed her brow and stood up.

And for the first time, her gaze moved beyond herself to the world around her.

Raising her head, she took in the forest, where sunlight made the leaves glimmer like jewels, and the endless, vivid blue sky.
Even the lake she had stared at for so long now seemed vast and radiant.

For the first time, the girl marveled at the world around her.
And soon, she spotted a deer in the forest.

Step.
Almost unconsciously, she moved toward the deer—

Rustle.
—but the timid creature startled and darted into the woods.

“…!”

Enchanted, the girl chased after it, venturing deeper into the forest.

Leaving the lake behind, she discovered a new world in the heart of the woods.

The fresh scent of grass, chirping birds, and charming woodland creatures.
Even a fairy, whose mellifluous voice guided her deeper into the forest.

Completely enthralled by her surroundings, the lake was no longer on her mind.
The girl threw herself into the forest, experiencing a myriad of new adventures.

She stumbled, picked sweet fruits, and even napped against the soft fur of a creature.
The ever-changing wonders of the woods left her breathless with joy.

Eventually, she returned to the lake.

And once more, she gazed at her reflection in the now calm waters.

Her face was smudged with dirt, her hair disheveled—evidence of her joyful romp through the woods. It was no longer a picture of pristine beauty.

But—

Swoosh—

Unbothered, she smiled faintly, brushed herself off, and turned back toward the forest.

The lake was no longer merely a mirror to reflect her image but a comforting retreat to visit now and then.

“Whoa.”
I couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.

Gentle Lake was anything but gentle, as the title suggested.

Well, perhaps the opening could be called gentle.

But as soon as the girl ventured into the forest, the tempo soared, peaking with the entrance of the fairy—voiced by none other than Hyunsoo.
The song followed the girl’s journey, each melody change evoking the joy and wonder of her discoveries.
When the melody quieted as the girl returned to the lake, it left a bittersweet longing.

It was… how should I put it?
If Hyunsoo’s Reality album represented the real world, then this was more akin to the whimsical style of his Fantasy album.
But with a touch of childlike wonder added in.

 
-What the heck was that??
-Wow
-No way
-???
-Is this even real?

The reaction was explosive.

And now, as the music video’s premiere ended, the title updated automatically.
From Gentle Lake to Gentle Lake (Prod. & Feat. SlimGold).

 
-What’s with the feature?
-Why was the donation button disabled?
-Explain yourself!
-What is happening??

It was pure chaos.

But no matter how chaotic things got, there was always a solution for situations like this—a wisdom passed down through generations.

It’s called the 36 Stratagems.

More specifically, the final stratagem: Run Away as the Best Option.

Didn’t Bian He say it best in Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

“The best of all strategies is to flee.”

“Thank you for watching, everyone. See you next time. Take care!”

• Wait, what?
• No, you’re not leaving.
•  Stay here!
• You better not log off.
• Hey!
• Wait a second!

And with that, I ended the stream.

The fallout would be dealt with during the year-end live in two days.

After all, isn’t that what teams are for?

Thanks, team!