Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 568

Recently, writer Ahn Ji-young has been looking at me differently.

“Kim Soo-hyun, are you doing okay?”

“Ah yes, yes….”

On top of that, she keeps coming over to talk to me.

“Please enjoy this while you work.”

“Oh, thank you…!”

Seeing her even bring coffee makes me feel quite pressured.

What’s going on with her?

…Is there a script revision or something?

Given Ahn Ji-young’s style, there’s rarely a case where there are additional scripts or revisions during filming.

If she had something to discuss, she wouldn’t be acting this way, so it’s a bit distracting.

“Writer.”

“Hmm? What is it, our Soo-hyun?”

“…Do you want something from me?”

That’s why I asked directly.

Ahn Ji-young may look like that, but she’s quite straightforward.

Asking this way is more effective.

“Oh my, want something? Does it seem like there is?”

“It’s up to you….”

“Ahem, it’s nothing much….”

So there is something, after all.

I looked at her with a suspicious gaze.

Then she said,

“Um, do you have any plans after this filming?”

She was inquiring about my schedule.

Was that what she was curious about?

“Um, I don’t, but I was thinking about taking a break.”

“A break?”

“Yes, yes, I feel like I’ve been running too hard… I want to rest for a while.”

How much have I pushed myself in the last four years?

I want to take a solid six months to a year off.

“Oh, a break sounds good.”

“Yes, I’ve heard it’s not good to film too many projects.”

Honestly, I was unsure if taking a break was okay…

But Park Kang-seok mentioned that it’s actually one of the subtle ways to raise one’s value.

Moreover, in the long run, taking a break is more positive for an actor’s lifespan.

“Make sure to rest well this time. If someone bothers you, just let me know.”

“Oh yes, I’ll call you right away.”

“Of course.”

The writer seemed to view breaks positively, nodding her head.

Then a brief silence enveloped us.

Is that all she had to say?

“But, was that what you were anxious about asking?”

While I thought it was nothing much considering how she was carefully circling around the topic.

“Ah, um… I was a bit worried that this question might be rude….”

She spoke cautiously, indicating that there indeed was a different issue at hand.

“What is it? Feel free to ask.”

“Have you… been in a relationship recently? Or are you currently in one?”

But then,

She asked an unexpectedly personal question.

She leaned in closer, as if to say it was okay to whisper to her.

“…Why do you ask?”

Yeah, why would she want to know that….

“Um, well… how do you feel about romance? I could write a fantastic script for it.”

Could it be that she wants her next project to be a romance?

It was a bit out of the blue….

But I knew exactly what I had to say.

“I’m not really into romance….”

“Why not…?”

Well, because I’m not going to do it.

What kind of romance would I have?

“It’s a bit embarrassing.”

I answered while subtly avoiding her gaze.

“I’m not a teenage child actor….”

And right after, I deliberately ignored what the writer said next.

Hmm, I didn’t hear that.

Or we could just say it’s a teenage phase.

Am I regressing back to when I was ten? That sounds nice.

More than that, I can’t believe it was such a topic.

What a letdown.

“Then I’ll head off to filming.”

“Soo-hyun? Hmm, think about it well!”

I brushed her off and returned to the filming location.

“Where have you been?”

I met Han Se-ryeong, who was still in costume waiting.

“I just finished talking with the writer.”

“Hmm, the writer really likes you.”

Is it that obvious that the writer adores me?

Well, those who know probably know, so it doesn’t matter much.

“You like Se-ryeong too.”

“Really?”

“Yes, yes, she was so happy when you joined the project.”

“Wow… that’s nice.”

Since we’re both here acting, it’s clear that Han Se-ryeong, who is interested in acting, is thrilled that the famous writer Ahn Ji-young likes her.

“By the way, Se-ryeong.”

Hmm, should I ask now?

I quickly checked if anyone was around and moved a bit closer to Han Se-ryeong.

“Huh? What?”

“Have you ever been in a relationship?”

I figured that, given her status as an idol, she might have had some experience, so I asked the question.

“Huh? Me, me?”

Han Se-ryeong glanced briefly over my shoulder, then covered her flushed cheeks with both hands.

“Ah, no….”

…Unexpectedly, she hasn’t experienced it.

And wait, did I just mention Park Kang-seok?

How long has she been harboring a crush?

“There must be many people you’re in contact with.”

“Oh, these days everyone is really careful, so I don’t get many messages.”

“…Are you sure?”

“Ah, maybe?”

Could it be that she’s the one who’s cutting people off?

Well, she’d know the entertainment industry better than me.

“About that….”

“Yeah?”

“If a romance role comes up, would you do it without having ever been in a relationship?”

“You’re asking if I would film a romance?!”

“Ah, no. I’m just asking.”

The writer suggested it, but I still don’t think I’d do it.

After all, as I thought earlier, I’m planning to take a break after this project.

Once this filming is done, I have no set schedule.

Well, I heard that the second season of the zombie drama we filmed previously is under discussion.

But that will take some time to get started, so it shouldn’t be a big issue for a break.

“Hmm, well… I don’t know. I’d have to think about it depending on how big the role is.”

“The lead role in Yoo Myung’s drama.”

“Ah… then I’ll do it right away.”

“…That’s what I thought.”

Honestly, it would be strange not to do it, as Han Se-ryeong pointed out.

Well, it’s not the 1980s anymore.

Even if we film a romance, we won’t be having intense skinship.

Even for kiss scenes, we can adjust the angles or, um? Editing can work wonders.

Or we could use a body double.

“But are you really going to shoot a romance? Eek, I’m so excited.”

“I’m not doing it, I’m not. By the way, one last question.”

“Yeah?”

“If you were to date, do you think your fans would dislike it?”

Naturally, Han Se-ryeong’s fandom is impressive, but it compared to VTuber Miro looks minor.

Exaggerated, maybe a hundred times more.

Being an idol is about being a shimmering object of admiration for fans.

If you date like a regular person, wouldn’t they mind?

To my question, Han Se-ryeong answered.

“Well, um… I guess you can’t avoid marriage… So I have to date while feeling guilty.”

She gave a very realistic answer.

…Yeah, so much for the idol response.

More than that, thinking about marriage makes me think of a certain close colleague.

Now that I think about it, Anna should be getting married too.

I wonder how her dating life is going.

Seeing her diligently watching dramas with an expensive TV at home makes me slightly skeptical.

Well, I suppose if I lived alone, it would be similar, so I can’t really say anything.

If I lived alone, should I just connect my computer to the living room TV and broadcast?

I could play Romance of the Three Kingdoms on my gamepad and fall asleep on the sofa.

But would living alone mean parting with Bok-sil?

That would make me a bit nostalgic.

The little guy can be grumpy, but sometimes he’d come up and lie next to me while I was sleeping.

Once I’m less busy with work and have more time at home, getting a puppy would be a good idea.

While I would love to raise Bok-sil’s offspring through generations.

Bok-sil is… no longer able to have children.

That’s a bit disappointing.

Anyway.

“If you film a romance, you must tell me who your co-star is!”

“I told you I’m not doing it….”

With the romance fixation lingering, Han Se-ryeong and I entered the waiting room.

Today is a shooting day at the broadcasting station.

On days like this, it’s nice to have a spacious waiting room.

“Ugh….”

Since I already did one shoot earlier,

I comfortably flopped down on the sofa.

My clothes might get a bit wrinkled.

But since it’s an action shooting day, it doesn’t matter.

They’re clothes that will straighten out quickly.

“Let’s see….”

Lying down comfortably, I took my phone out of my pocket and resumed watching the YouTube video I was viewing before coming to the filming location.

[The room we’re introducing this time….]

It’s none other than a video about apartments where celebrities are living well, which Park Kang-seok told me about.

If I take a break, I’m thinking of considering independence during that time.

While resting, I’d fill my home with furniture and invite guests over to play.

Since now it’s at the stage where it’s awkward to meet outside,

It would be nice to invite members from the Celestial Realm or friends over to my spacious place and play games overnight.

As for Tenshi, I think she would stay for about a week.

That would be better than being alone at home, right?

Besides, it seems like there are plenty of spare rooms based on the video.

If she comes to Korea, it would be nice to broadcast and hang out at my place.

Or should I set up broadcasting equipment in the guest room for my friends, most of whom are VTubers?

Even if I don’t broadcast, it wouldn’t be bad to play games with guests who come home.

And in the living room, I might set up a large TV and sofa like Anna’s house, and decorate the kitchen to develop a cooking hobby.

I’m already looking forward to living alone.

Of course, I’ve done it before at twenty.

But that was a poor living situation, and this time is different.

Considering my financial situation, and being older now, it would be seen as true independence.

So, after that, I checked my upcoming schedules while anticipating living alone.

Usually, the filming for ‘Final Plea’ fills the calendar.

Days when I’m not filming are packed with variety shows or commercial schedules.

And….

My eyes intentionally wandered to next Saturday, which I had left blank.

[Hyeon-su Visit]

I should probably start preparing for this.

Is Hyeon-su a sergeant now?

Too bad, I should have gone during the basic training period.

Still, since I’m going late, I’ll have to bring lots of delicious food.