Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 30

Hyunsu was more ruthless than I thought.

“Shall we try it once.. no, twice..?”

“More from here?”

“Ah… shall we take a break first?”

“Yes, let’s take a break for now..”

Contrary to what the vocal teacher said that it would be easier if we received feedback directly, since Hyunu was right in front, he added feedback in real-time without holding back.

Moreover, he kept giving feedback, but my vocal skills were so lacking that it took quite a long time to execute it properly after receiving feedback once.

It kept bothering me, so I apologized to Hyunsu during the break. He shook his head and said,

“It’s okay. Actually, you eventually manage to do everything, even if it takes time. Honestly, there were a few pieces of feedback I gave thinking they might be too difficult for you.”

Hearing that, I barely restrained myself from throwing a punch.

This jerk… he was giving me difficult feedback on purpose? No wonder it was so damn hard.

But since he’s the boss, I gritted my teeth and said to Hyunsu,

“Can’t you make it a bit easier?”

“Uh.. sorry.. but you handle it so well that I end up expecting more..”

If he puts it that way…

Alright.

It’s through tough challenges that skills improve and good results come, isn’t it?

“Then, when I become famous later, will you take song requests from me?”

“Songs?”

“Yes.”

“What kind…”

I glanced around to check that Ahyoung wasn’t around, then approached Hyunsu and said,

“Help me when I release an original song as a VTuber.”

Ahyoung doesn’t know that I am the VTuber, Miro.

When I made the contract with Hyunsu, I did it as Suhyun, so Hyunsu hasn’t told anyone that I am a VTuber.

“Ah.. but can’t Suhyun just debut as a singer?”

Hyunsu seemed puzzled by my question and said that.

“Debut?”

“Yes, with your vocal skills, if you polish them a bit and release a debut song, I think you’ll become popular quickly.”

Debuting as a singer…

I’m not sure about making it through music, but I’m confident I could make it with my looks.

After all, in the memories of the female Kim Suhyun, there are plenty of instances where I received business cards from famous agencies.

But….

“Um.. I don’t really have any interest in that.”

I feel no particular greed for money, nor a desire for fame.

I just want to live a life doing work that suits me and earns money, while getting along well with the people around me.

In a way, you could say that’s also difficult, but haven’t I already achieved it to some extent?

Broadcasting is fun, and I’m starting to earn a decent income now. My relationships with the people around me are smooth..

Rather than the somewhat restricted life of a celebrity, living as the VTuber Miro, where I can do what I want more freely, seems better for me.

Here is the translation of your text from Korean to English:

Thinking about how my words on the broadcast would be perceived if a celebrity had said them makes me feel uneasy.

Hyunsu hesitated at my answer for a moment, then carefully started to speak.

“Really? Then, if I hold a solo concert someday, would you consider joining me?”

“A solo concert?”

“Yes, it seems like a distant dream, but I really want to do it someday. And I definitely want to sing ‘Wonderland’ at my solo concert.”

Featuring in a solo concert?

It could be considered being a guest.

I pondered, looking directly at Hyunsu.

With his well-bleached hair and what appeared to be a private school uniform, he still looked quite young but was only two years younger than me.

However, despite his young age, he had already released an album and gained some recognition in the industry, which could be considered a sign of genius.

If Hyunsu, who spends his time diligently working in the studio, were to become famous soon, wouldn’t it be possible for him to hold a solo concert?

I briefly imagined Hyunsu holding a solo concert and singing, then nodded.

“As long as it’s not too soon… I think it would be fine. I’ll practice a lot.”

“Oh.. So you’ll come as a guest?”

At my positive response, Hyunsu’s eyes sparkled as he spoke.

Seeing him so happy made me feel a bit mischievous.

“Ah… But there’s one condition.”

“A condition?”

“Yes, if you agree to this, I’ll definitely come as a guest.”

“What is it?”

Well, it was just something I said on a whim, so I didn’t really have any demands from Hyunsu.

At most, maybe an original song from the Vtuber Miro?

But asking for that in return for being a guest seemed a bit much.

“Can I drop the honorifics since I’m two years older?”

In fact, it felt a bit awkward to be polite to a high schooler in a uniform.

“Oh.. sure.”

Though Hyunsu was a bit taken aback by my request to drop honorifics, he soon nodded.

“Okay. I’ll drop the formalities. Just call me ‘noona’ instead of Suhyun-ssi. It’s awkward.”

“Oh, yes.. Suhyun noona.”

“Hm..”

“Why?”

“Nothing, it sounds good. Keep calling me that.”

Come to think of it, isn’t this the first time someone has called me ‘noona’?

From what I remember as female Kim Suhyun, I had heard it from my cousins, so I was somewhat used to it.

But this seems to be the first time I’m hearing it directly.

“What are you two talking about so intently?”

At that moment, Ahyoung, who had gone to the bathroom briefly, came back.

“Oh, I decided to speak informally to Hyunsu.”

“Really? That’s great. It was a bit awkward since Hyunsu was being addressed formally.”

Ahyoung patted my shoulder lightly as if to say well done and sat on the sofa.

“By the way, Suhyun, you sing really well! I was really surprised. I knew you had a good voice, but your tone is no joke.”

“Oh, thank you.”

“Hey, this is not just a compliment. I’ve listened to many singers performing with a band, but your tone is genuinely natural.”

“Haha.. I know my tone is natural.”

“Oh my, how arrogant.”

“I hear that a lot.”

Mostly from Hyejung.

Recently, I’ve been showing Hyejung my drawings often, and she says it every time.

“It’s even more annoying… Right. Suhyun, have you ever thought about learning an instrument?”

“An instrument?”

“Look around. There are so many instruments here. How about learning one?”

I looked around the sofa where we were resting as Ahyoung suggested.

Indeed…

Starting with the drums that occupy one corner of the space, there were guitars, bass, and keyboards—all the band instruments.

“If there’s an instrument you want to learn, let me know. When the others come, I’ll ask them to teach you. They would be thrilled if you wanted to learn.”

Ahyoung’s suggestion was quite tempting.

An instrument…

Honestly, isn’t it a dream to be able to play at least one?

“If I were to learn… I’d like to learn the guitar.”

I imagined myself playing the guitar and singing.

Wow.. it’s like a music video.

I could probably earn my travel expenses with just a guitar even if I were dropped in the middle of Salzburg.

“Oh.. Guitar is great! I’ll mention it when they come.”

“When will the others arrive?”

“I’m not sure. They might not come at all.”

“Really?”

“Usually we meet early, but today everyone had things to do, so they said they’d be late. I can play the guitar to some extent, should I teach you now?”

“I’d love that.”

I learned how expensive music lessons could be when I attended vocal lessons.

But if someone is willing to teach me for free? I should gladly accept.

“Then, do you want to start with the guitar here?”

As soon as I accepted her offer to teach me, Ahyoung immediately stood up and picked up a nearby guitar, handing it to me.

“Is it okay to use this?”

I looked down at the fancy guitar I received and asked.

I heard that Ahyoung played the drums, so doesn’t this guitar belong to someone else?

“Oh, it’s fine. You can use it. He used my drums before.”

“Ah, I see..”

It didn’t look okay at all, but I picked up the guitar anyway.

Feeling a heavier weight than I expected, I placed the guitar on my knee and felt a unique sensation.

“Alright, now, um.. I’ll teach you the posture to hold the guitar first. Start by hanging this around your neck.. and rest your arm here.”

Ahyoung kindly showed me how to hold the guitar.

Following Ahyoung’s guidance, I held the guitar and showed a decent pose.

“Wow..”

Ahyoung seemed to think the same, admiring my appearance.

“You look really pretty. It looks like a photoshoot.”

“Really? Then please take a picture.”

“Oh! Sure, I’ll take it properly.”

At my request for a photo, Ahyoung picked up her Apple phone and posed like a photographer, while I crossed my legs and showed a pose.

“Alright, I’m taking it.”

“Yes, please take it.”

Click-

The photo was taken, and I looked at the picture Ahyoung took.

The fancy guitar, reflecting its owner’s personality, and me holding it blended together like a painting.

“Wow- you took it well.”

“Right? You look like a model.”

Indeed.. Should I send this to the guitar company?

I might become the model for the guitar.

Even though I still don’t know how to play it.

“Uh… but when are we recording again?”

At that moment, Hyunsu, who had been listening quietly, interjected.

Come to think of it, we were taking a short break.

“Hey, Hyunsu, isn’t that too strict? We can take it easy.”

“The thing is.. Suhyun noona has to leave in the evening. I want to get it done before then.”

“….”

“Then I’ll learn the guitar later and start recording first.”

I was planning to broadcast tonight anyway..

Staying too late wasn’t a good idea.

“Then it can’t be helped. Come by often! I’ll teach you something every time you come. I’m the only woman here, so having a pretty girl around brightens up the studio.”

“Yes, come this way.”

“Ahaha.. I’ll visit sometimes. Let’s start right away then.”

So, we started recording again.

***

By the time the recording was over, it was completely dark outside.

“Thank you!”

Hyunsu, who had finally achieved a satisfactory result after a long time, smiled brightly and greeted me.

“Well.. this is all part of the job..”

“Still, I feel like I made too many demands.. I’ll pay you generously.”

“Got it. Make sure to send me the song once it’s finished, okay?”

I was curious too. How would Wonderland turn out?

“Yes, Wonderland should be completed within this week, so I’ll send it to you right away.”

“Okay, take care.”

After saying goodbye to Hyunsu, Ahyoung approached me this time.

“Are you leaving already?”

“It’s night now?”

“That’s a shame… I wanted to introduce you to the other members.”

In the end, the other members of the band didn’t come today. They said they were all busy and would only come later tonight.

“Really? That’s a shame for me too. I was curious about everyone.”

“They’ll be more disappointed. I’ll tell them a very pretty girl came by.”

“Haha… Thanks for saying that.”

“It’s not just an empty invitation, so if you’re around, feel free to drop by.”

“Sure.”

“Can I contact you often?”

I naturally exchanged contact information with Ahyoung while receiving the photos we took.

“Of course, you can. If I get stuck while practicing the guitar, I’ll probably reach out first, so don’t find it too bothersome.”

And I decided to properly learn the guitar.

As I watched, I became more interested, and who knows, maybe I could play on the show? Since I spend a lot of time at home, I plan to practice on my own.

“Great! Just ask me anything! I’ll make sure the others answer even if I have to pester them.”

“That would be great. I’ll be off then.”

“Take care!”

“Goodbye.”

With Ahyoung and Hyunsu’s farewells, I left the studio.

Three days later.

I received the final version of Wonderland.