Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 560

The script reading that began went smoothly.

“Were you not too emotional in your suppression?”

“While you trust the law, I trust the men in front of me. If I let them slip away, there will be another victim.”

For now, the main actor Lee Seok-hyun read the script skillfully as a veteran.

I also think I did well without any problems.

Other actors appeared to be a bit nervous, but there were no major mistakes.

Han Se-ryeong, sitting far away, also did well.

Indeed, it was a smooth script reading.

Well, since we had quite a bit to get through today, it took a fair amount of time.

We took breaks here and there and had lunch while continuing the script reading all day.

“Okay, that’s it for today.”

After reading for most of the morning and afternoon, we managed to get through roughly five episodes.

Since the drama has about 13 episodes, we only need to do it two more times to finish the initial readings.

“Haah….”

Of course, afterwards, we’ll do separate readings for each character and also break down important scenes.

“Everyone worked hard!”

“Good job!”

Even while reading, if there are areas that are lacking or need revision, we need to fix and practice those as well.

Thinking about all this makes it really busy.

My schedule is filling up fast.

It won’t be as leisurely as before.

Anyway, with the reading done.

On my way out of the meeting room.

“Senior, thank you for your hard work today!”

A man spoke to me at the door as I was leaving.

Who… ah.

“Is that you, Kang Min-hyuk?”

He’s a rookie actor playing the role of a man from the crime organization related to my character, Cha Yoo-ra.

His name was the same as his character, Kang Min-hyuk.

“Yes! You can call me casually!”

“Oh… may I ask your age…”

“I’m twenty-four!”

“You’re younger, then. Hmm, I’ll be casual with you.”

“Yes.”

Now I have a younger junior actor.

It brings tears to my eyes.

…Well, my career is now around three to four years, so it was about time for juniors to start coming in.

“I learned a lot today….”

As for Kang Min-hyuk, who was being very polite, I know he is currently studying in a theater and film program and participating in his first long-form drama.

At first, I was a bit confused, but looking at his face, I remember him.

The writer had bragged about picking him because he had a good face.

He definitely has a sharp appearance.

If he makes it big, he could become Little Nam Han-kyung.

“Min-hyuk, you did a great job too.”

“Ah, thank you… um, may I ask you….”

On top of that, despite his sharp looks, he’s really polite.

He has the personality that would make seniors fond of him.

“Yes, what is it?”

“I’m really sorry, but I really respect you, so may I exchange numbers…?”

And yet, Kang Min-hyuk asked me for my number.

…It surely can’t be flirting.

Look at that junior compared to people on the street asking for numbers.

His eyes shine with admiration towards me, a prominent senior.

That aside.

Since he’s my junior, there’s a bit of mischief in it.

‘Is he trying to make a move?’

That phrase was on the tip of my tongue.

But just like when dealing with my idol junior, I kept my mouth shut and held back.

…This is not school, but a workplace.

Even if he is a junior, saying such things could cause controversy.

Ah, this entertainment industry is tough.

“I’ll give you my number.”

“Ah, yes, thank you!”

“If you have any difficulties, feel free to contact me.”

So, I pretended to be a dignified senior and gave him my number.

Giving my number is just my style, as I have already exchanged numbers with other actors I have filmed with.

…Well, the truth is, there aren’t many people I actually communicate with.

Anyway, after that.

I passed by Min-hyuk and went out into the hallway.

I ran into Lee Seok-hyun, who was just greeting some others up ahead.

“Junior, your reading was good today.”

“Oh, yes, senior, are you off work now?”

“I’m going home~ Ah, I’m so tired.”

Although Lee Seok-hyun seemed full of energy,

he looked fatigued, probably because he spoke the most during the hours-long script reading.

“Go home and rest well.”

“Are you worried about me?”

“Oh, you’re our main character; of course, I should.”

“Thank you for looking out for me.”

Having communicated quite a bit and gotten familiar with Lee Seok-hyun during drama meetings,

we exchanged comfortable conversation.

“Oh, by the way…”

Since we met, I told Lee Seok-hyun that Kang Min-hyuk just asked for my number, and he chuckled slightly.

“That kid knows how to network; he’ll probably make it big.”

“Network? What kind of network?”

Am I someone to have a network?

In terms of the acting field, I’m still quite new myself.

“Junior, you have a wonderful network.”

“Excuse me?”

“The famous Moon Chang-sik network.”

“Ah.”

…In truth, that’s hard to refute.

I’ve received a lot of help.

I originally got into my agency through a referral.

“Also, you have Ahn Ji-young’s connection, and you’re well-connected in the music scene.”

“That much, huh….”

“Plus, you’re friends with Jeong-cheon, and the directors think highly of you; I might have to line up myself.”

Hearing this makes it sound impressive….

Is that why Min-hyuk asked for my number?

Such an ambitious young man.

“If I’m already in the Lee Seok-hyun network, then it would get all tangled up.”

“Our junior has gotten quite good at flattery.”

“That’s a hundred percent genuine.”

“…That doesn’t seem to be the case. Anyway, I’ll head in now.”

“Yes, take care.”

Anyway, after that, I had some light conversation with Lee Seok-hyun before I also left work.

“Are you heading straight home?”

“Yes, I’m really tired….”

So that day, we finished the first round of script reading.

A few days later.

I returned to the broadcasting station for another script reading.

“Sister, did you rest well?”

“Yes, yes, I did.”

The first person I encountered when I came to the station this time was Han Se-ryeong.

We had shot additional footage for the music video a couple of days ago, so I was seeing her again after just two days.

“How about you, Soo-hyun?”

“I’m still tired from the additional shoot.”

“You really looked exhausted….”

“Yeah, wearing a doll costume in summer is definitely crazy….”

With that,

as we talked about the music video, we entered the meeting room, where many actors were already gathered.

“I’m going to practice more over there!”

“Okay, okay.”

Arriving in the meeting room, Han Se-ryeong went to her seat, and I also found my seat.

Ah, it looks like I’ll have to sit here for several hours doing script reading again today.

While I’m used to just sitting and talking,

the fatigue is no joke compared to VTuber broadcasts.

Because of that, I couldn’t even do a broadcast when I got home last time.

In fact, not just last time, but my broadcasting frequency has significantly decreased lately.

Even when I want to, it’s not that easy.

Speaking of which, the edited version of the daily video I gave to Shin-young will soon be uploaded to YouTube.

I hope it at least gives some vicarious satisfaction.

Well, the video is much shorter than a live broadcast, but isn’t it pretty much the same as the full-cam nighttime broadcast the viewers have been craving?

Moreover, it’s edited by a top-notch editing team, so it might even be better than a live broadcast.

…So today, I’ll skip the broadcast and tune in just before the song comes out.

Anyway, while I was skimming through the script and roughly planning the next broadcast,

“Hello, everyone!”

As expected, the writer and director entered the meeting room right on schedule.

“Today, we’ll continue, so everyone….”

Since we had already started yesterday, we began the script reading much faster today than the previous day.

“Great work, everyone!”

That day, we also successfully finished the script reading.

And a few days later, we secured another date to finish reading the scripts for 13 episodes, and we scheduled separate reading days for character-specific lines and important scenes.

Afterwards, we discussed filming schedules, locations, and set details while going through a simple overview.

Gradually, the first shoot of the drama, “Final Argument,” was approaching.

As the progress of the drama accelerated, the filming date drew closer.

“The music video is almost complete.”

The new song “Toy Love” had also gained momentum and was nearing completion.

“When will the song be released?”

“As scheduled, next Monday.”

“Then when is the music show debut….”

“We’ve scheduled it right after the song release.”

“I see….”

If the song is completed,

I imagine it could be the busiest time of the year.

Since I will need to promote it on music shows and appear on variety shows.

“Ugh… I’m nervous.”

“You already have experience with music shows.”

“Oh, it’s different from then.”

Last year,

when I released a new song.

I appeared on music shows back then as well.

But this time is an ambitious project aiming for the number one spot from the start.

After all, why did Han Se-ryeong, Seol Woo-yeon, and Kim Ha-yeon’s agency send them out?

Han Se-ryeong is one thing, but for Seol Woo-yeon and Kim Ha-yeon, who are actively promoting, to have been sent means the expectations are high.

Thus,

to meet those expectations, I am determined to go around music shows and achieve that number one rank.

“I’ll only do what I’ve received the schedule for, so don’t worry.”

“…Knowing that makes me more worried.”

“You’re sounding unusually weak.”

“I’ve grown older now….”

The time when passion could solve everything has already passed.

What I meant by saying that is that I’m now in my mid-twenties, but….

“That’s something to say next to me….”

Han Se-ryeong next to me opened her mouth in surprise and stared at me.

…Come to think of it, Han Se-ryeong is older than I am.

Every time I make self-deprecating humor about my age, she’s in a position to deal with it even more heavily.

“Soo, Soo-hyun, you’re still young!”

“You saying ‘we’ here? Sister, our categories are a little different.”

However,

I drew a clear line regarding Han Se-ryeong referring to “we.”

I’m right in the middle of my twenties.

Isn’t Han Se-ryeong in her late twenties?

“Y-You…!”

Anyway.

A few days later, the music video was completed.

Immediately after, along with various promotions, “Toy Love” was finally released to the world.