Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 142

“Wow, I really am pretty.”
The words slipped out before I could stop them as I gazed into the mirror. My reflection looked stunning—thanks to the skilled touch of professionals, my flaws had disappeared, and my strengths were emphasized.

“Oh my, she’s admiring herself now?”
“Well, I mean… isn’t it true?”

When I said that, the actresses around me looked at me as if I were strange, but come on—it is true, isn’t it?
I took another look at myself. Maybe I should start putting more effort into my appearance from now on.

Anyway.
“Thank you for your help. I’ll head to the shoot now.”

It was time to get to work.
With my makeup done, I received the hat and sunglasses that had been prepared for my role.
Then I made my way to the area where Director Toad (affectionately nicknamed) was said to be.
As I walked, I could feel the stares.

I’d been aware of the looks before, but now they felt like they’d doubled.
Dressing up really does make a difference.
My outfit today was more elaborate than usual, which likely helped.

It was cold enough to turn my face red, though.
But at this point, I wasn’t uncomfortable with the attention.
Hadn’t I admired myself in the mirror just moments ago? Let them look all they want.

As I weaved through the crowd and approached the area where Director Toad was, I saw a group of staff gathered together.

“Excuse me.”
I called out as I got closer, and their attention shifted to me.

“Wow… Suhyun, I barely recognized you.”

The director’s eyes widened in surprise when he saw me.
Is it really that shocking? It’s not like I’ve drastically changed.

“I’ve always been good-looking, though.”
“Haha, true. But now… you really look like Han Hyejin.”
“Wow, thank you for the compliment.”

Han Hyejin’s character in the movie was a superstar adored by the nation.
To be compared to her is a compliment I don’t take lightly.

“Well, it seems you’re ready. Let’s get started.”

The director led me to the performance hall I had seen earlier.
The central stage where the staff had been setting up was my spot for the scene.

“Are you ready?”
“Of course.”

Honestly, it was a bit hard to immerse myself in the moment.
Unlike the movie, I was performing to an empty audience.

But who am I?
The acting prodigy Miro, recognized by none other than Moon Changsik.
Sure, I might not get it perfect on the first take, but I was confident I’d nail it within three tries.

“Alright, let’s begin.”

The scene wasn’t complicated despite the elaborate makeup.
All I had to do was gaze at the empty audience, remove my sunglasses, and express a fleeting look of frustration before dramatically turning and leaving.

Simple enough, right?
But simplicity often means the devil is in the details.
Even for an acting genius like me, it required precision.

“That was good, but could you make it a bit subtler?”
“Got it.”

And.

“Nice! Let’s try a slightly sharper turn as you leave.”
“Understood.”

With just a few pieces of feedback, I nailed the scene within three takes, just as I’d predicted.

Considering the effort that went into the makeup, it felt almost anticlimactic how quickly it was over.

“You did great, Suhyun.”
After the shoot, Director Toad approached me.

“So… have you ever thought about becoming a full-time actor?”
“Full-time actor?”
“Yes, with your looks and talent, you could go far. I don’t usually say this, but it’d be a shame if you didn’t.”

A full-time actor, huh…

“Thank you for the offer, but…”

It’s not a bad idea.
In fact, acting is a dream job for many people.
But filming for hours every day? That would inevitably interfere with my streaming.

“I enjoy what I’m doing now.”
“I see… Well, if you ever change your mind, don’t hesitate to reach out.”

When I politely declined, the director didn’t press further.

With the shoot wrapped up, I was about to head home when—

“Suhyun.”

Moon Changsik appeared out of nowhere, as stealthy as ever.

“All done with the shoot?”
“Yes, it went well.”
“Thank you for helping me out again.”

I narrowed my eyes slightly as I looked at him.
He’d promised it was a one-time favor, yet here I was again—in the freezing cold, no less.

“…That stare is making me uncomfortable.”
“Feel uncomfortable.”

Of course, there’s no way someone like Moon Changsik would actually feel burdened by my glare.

“Hmm… Should I treat you to a meal as thanks?”
“Oh, I wasn’t angling for that.”

A free meal? Well, if it’s on offer…

“What are we eating? As a big-name actor, how about some omakase?”
“Wow, aiming high, aren’t we?”
“It’s not just for me—it’s for both of us.”

As I entertained the thought of a fancy meal, a voice interrupted us.

“Um, excuse me…”

It was Kang Hana, who had saved me earlier from the avalanche of questions.

“Hana, thanks for helping me out earlier.”
“Oh, it was nothing… Are you heading home now?”

It was Moon Changsik who answered her.
“No, we’re going to dinner.”

Kang Hana’s expression shifted subtly.
She seemed… interested?

With my sharp instincts as a seasoned streamer, I caught on immediately.
“Hana, would you like to join us?”
“Oh… Can I?”

She clearly wanted to.
And with someone like Moon Changsik footing the bill, one extra guest wouldn’t matter.

“Is that okay with you, Changsik?”
I double-checked out of courtesy. After all, he’d made the offer.

“…Of course, it’s fine.”
“That’s settled, then. Let’s go.”

So, the four of us—me, Moon Changsik, Kang Hana, and Moon Changsik’s manager—headed to a restaurant.

Kang Hana’s manager, delighted at an early finish, went home, leaving us to ride in Moon Changsik’s car.

“Are you both done filming?”

I asked, unsure if they were free to leave. Both nodded.

“Yes, we wrapped up today.”
“This was one of the final scenes, so we’re practically done.”

Ah, that explains the relieved looks on their faces.

“Congratulations. You’ve worked hard.”

They must’ve endured a lot in this cold weather. Hearing my words, Kang Hana laughed lightly.

“I feel so free now! I’m planning to take a break before my next project.”

A break… As someone with no real downtime in my schedule, that concept felt a bit foreign.

“How do you spend your breaks?”
“I usually travel abroad.”

Of course.
That’s the kind of answer I expected.

“So, are you going abroad this time?”
“Yes, I’m planning to visit Japan!”

Japan?
I’d recently been there, so the topic intrigued me.

“I went to Japan not long ago.”
“Oh, really? How was it?”
“It was so great I want to go again.”
“What? When?”
“Maybe next week or the week after.”

I’d gotten a message from Tenshi-san a couple of days ago, so I’d likely finalize my plans soon.

When I mentioned my upcoming trip, Kang Hana’s eyes widened before she cautiously proposed,
“Wow… Should we go together?”

“…Huh?”

Together?
Traveling with actress Kang Hana?
The thought alone sounded exhausting.

“No thanks.”

Getting photographed at the airport wasn’t something I wanted.
But had I been too blunt? Kang Hana’s shoulders slumped.

“Oh… That hurt a little.”

Yikes. Maybe I was too honest.
Just as things were getting awkward, Moon Changsik intervened.

“Try not to take her too seriously.”
“What?”
“Suhyun’s always like this—straightforward.”
“I-I see…”
“And it’s best to take her comments with a grain of salt.”
“Now that’s uncalled for!”

After some harmless bickering, we arrived at a fancy Korean restaurant.

“…What about the omakase?”
“You’re going to Japan soon. Eat Korean food while you’re here.”
“That… actually makes sense.”

His logic was sound, and the meal was incredible.
So this is why people spend so much on food—it was absolutely worth it.

Do successful people eat like this every day? If so, I’m a little envious.

“Wow, you’re really enjoying this.”
“Well, free meals always taste better.”
“Uh… never mind.”
“Haha, just eat up, Hana. Relax.”
“Okay… I’ll try.”

The meal ended on a pleasant note, with lighthearted conversation flowing throughout.

When I got home, it was already late from dinner.
Time for a stream.

An afternoon shoot and an evening stream—am I a workaholic?
As usual, I entered my soundproof booth, booted up my computer, and started the stream.

[Day 3: Conquering the Three Kingdoms]

–Hello, hello!
–Oh no, not again.
–Still playing Three Kingdoms?
–I warned you to stop!

The chat exploded with criticism as soon as they saw the title. I smirked.

“You all act like you hate it, but you don’t.”

–No, seriously.
–Aaagh!
–We’re begging you, stop.
–Do you want to fight?

“Yesterday, I failed, but I’ve learned my lesson.”

–Lower the difficulty!
–Play Cao Cao instead!
–What did you learn?
–Why are you playing Gongsun Zan?

“Why? Because Gongsun Zan is cool. The White Horse General, sweeping through the northern tribes on his white steed.”

–Not cool at all.
–Cao Cao is better.
–This is just Zhao Yun fan service, lol.

“Don’t worry. I’m close to unifying the land now.”

–Didn’t Yuan Shao crush you yesterday?
–You said the same thing last time.
–Please, for the love of all that’s good, stop.

It seemed my persistence with Three Kingdoms was finally paying off. The chat was starting to stabilize, with fewer trolls spamming nonsense.

A few days ago, the influx of new viewers had turned my streams chaotic, but things were settling back to normal.

Just a little more, and I’d have everything under control.
This is why Three Kingdoms is the best.