Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 569
A long-awaited relaxing weekend.
“You’re moving out?”
Coincidentally, both Mrs. Jang and Manager Kim were at home. I casually brought it up while watching TV in the living room in the morning.
“Yeah, it’s about time to go out.”
“Well, it’s your freedom, but… where are you going?”
“Uh… I’m looking at a place here….”
I had saved photos to show them later.
I immediately showed Mrs. Jang and Manager Kim the pictures of the house I had in mind as a candidate.
“Wow, look at this house, Soo-hyun’s dad.”
“It looks nice, and the security seems decent.”
I showed them a very fancy luxury apartment, but neither of them seemed overly surprised.
“You’re not shocked? This place is super expensive.”
“Would you be surprised if it were you?”
Saying that, Mrs. Jang pointed at the TV.
Then….
[Oh, the reason we have gathered here…]
My appearance on TV with the Toy Lover members popped up.
“We decided we won’t worry about our daughter anymore.”
“Ah….”
After all, who doesn’t know I have a lot of money now?
It makes sense they wouldn’t be surprised even if I brought a luxury apartment.
“But what about house chores?”
“I can do them well.”
“Oh really? When was the last time you cleaned your room?”
“That’s always taken care of….”
Our program’s full-time housewife, Mrs. Jang, cleans and ventilates daily, right?
So, I just haven’t had the chance to shine. I can do a good job too.
“I doubt that. What about meals?”
“I’ll develop a hobby in cooking….”
“Anyone can say that.”
“Why, our Soo-hyun cooks well.”
“Right?”
Only Manager Kim seems to be on my side. Mrs. Jang is too skeptical.
If I move out, I might suddenly start cleaning and take cooking as a hobby, becoming even more diligent, right?
“Anyway… if you’re going to move out, make sure you prepare well.”
“Aw, don’t worry too much.”
In any case, after having a deep discussion about moving out in the morning.
“Well then, I’m going to head out.”
“Where are you going? You said you had no schedule today.”
It was getting late, so I stood up to get ready to leave.
“I’m meeting a younger friend.”
“You have younger friends too?”
“What do you think our daughter is?”
I’ve got connections now. I shouldn’t be thinking of the days when I had no acquaintances.
Anyway, I needed to go out.
I quickly washed up and put on the clothes I had prepared for today.
It’s a cool autumn day, a good season to dress up.
“Who are you meeting that’s got you all dressed up?”
“It’s been a while since I last saw them.”
Today’s outfit resembles that of top star Han Hye-jin, who was my first movie role.
I threw a coat over my shoulders, wore a long skirt and a sweater.
Plus, I had on sunglasses and a hat.
No one would doubt I was a celebrity.
“Is it a guy?”
“It is, but I’m going to visit him.”
“Visit?”
Mrs. Jang’s eyes widened at the word “visit.”
“Who are you visiting?”
“I have a close younger friend.”
Today is, by coincidence, the day I’m visiting Hyeon-su.
After postponing it for so long, it’s finally time.
It feels like just yesterday he enlisted last summer.
Now a year has already flown by, and it’s autumn.
…It might be a bit late going.
Anyway, I stepped outside.
As usual, I hailed a taxi.
“Please take me here.”
Hyeon-su’s military unit wasn’t far from Seoul.
It didn’t take long to get there by taxi.
“We have arrived.”
“Thank you.”
“I’m really enjoying your works~”
“Oh, uh, yes….”
…How did he recognize me?
I was wearing dark sunglasses.
Thinking about it, I always get caught; I must be too obvious.
Well, anyway….
After getting out of the taxi, I looked at the military base in front of me.
It definitely felt different being a military base.
There weren’t any other buildings around, just a road where vehicles passed by.
Even though it’s not far from Seoul, the atmosphere felt oddly detached from society, but I confidently entered the military base.
Honestly, I’d prefer to sneak in for the visit without anyone knowing.
But hiding wouldn’t prevent rumors from spreading, so I decided to just relax.
“Is your name… um, Kim Soo-hyun?”
“Yes, I’ve come to visit Private Lee Hyeon-su.”
Look at that.
The soldier at the guardhouse glanced at my name and ID and was taken aback.
“Oh, uh, could you….”
“Yes, that’s right. Didn’t you hear in advance?”
“Oh, no. Pl, please fill out the visitor form… and you need to place a sticker on this for the camera….”
“Ah, yes, sure.”
“Um, I’m a fan.”
“Ahaha, nice to meet a fan here.”
As I casually smiled while putting a sticker on my phone camera, the soldier froze awkwardly.
…That reaction is quite amusing. Is this really a soldier?
They are clearly different from the people I see in society.
“Can I go in now?”
“Yes… just wait in the visiting area; he should arrive soon.”
Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a signature or take a photo here.
I just greeted and then went into the visiting area.
The visiting room was empty, with tables strewn about, waiting for someone.
I took a seat in the center of the room and waited for Hyeon-su.
But I ended up not buying any snacks.
Originally, I planned to stop by a restaurant on the way.
Hyeon-su had suggested ordering delivery, so here I was empty-handed.
…I didn’t even know it was okay to order delivery during visits.
Since it’s my first time visiting, maybe I should have asked Ah-young beforehand?
I shouldn’t have just told Hyeon-su.
Well, anyway, I sat there with my legs crossed waiting for him for a while.
Thud.
The door opened, and a familiar face came in.
“Long time no see.”
“Uh….”
“What’s wrong?”
Hmm, I’m sure I recognized those features….
Though I saw him last vacation, I still couldn’t fully adapt.
“Heavy sun, isn’t it….”
“…What’s with that as soon as you see me?”
His skin is deep brown, and he still has a buzz cut.
His physique looks even bigger than before.
Even in military uniform, his bulk is noticeable.
Hmm… well.
“Sit in front of me.”
After a long time, it was genuinely nice to see him.
Not hiding my excitement, I pointed to the chair opposite, and Hyeon-su sat down at the table.
“Have you been well?”
“Same as always in the army. Working out, training, and working out.”
“…Looks like it.”
He really has become a gym rat.
He’ll make a great partner for Park Kang-seok.
“By the way, haven’t you had lunch?”
“Not yet, let’s order now.”
“Do you want anything specific?”
It was lunch hour, so I asked Hyeon-su what he wanted to eat.
Since he works out so much, would he order something healthy?
Maybe chicken breast salad or a sandwich?
“I’ll have snacks, then.”
However, Hyeon-su surprised me with his choice.
Snacks? Isn’t that the enemy of a fitness enthusiast?
“Aren’t you working out diligently? Is it okay to eat snacks?”
“On a day like today, it’s fine to eat once.”
“Oh, so it’s a cheat day.”
Well, snacks can sometimes be really tempting.
“Are you okay with your diet?”
“I’ll have a bite since it’s been a while.”
Who doesn’t like snacks?
People just can’t eat them often because of those crazy nutrients and calories.
After that, we sat at the table and ordered snacks.
“Is fried food okay?”
“Yes, yes, order everything.”
The menu is the classic tteok-twi-sun.
I’m looking forward to this.
Recently, I’ve only been eating home-cooked meals or diet foods.
As I ordered through the delivery app, I felt someone’s gaze on me.
“What are you looking at?”
“Oh, I just felt it was weird to see you in the visiting room.”
“Really?”
“Yes, I thought you wouldn’t come at all.”
“Ahaha….”
But better late than never, right?
I awkwardly squinted as I pinned my sunglasses to my head.
“What are you doing?”
“Wink?”
“…If it doesn’t suit you, don’t do it.”
“Hmm, okay.”
I came dressed in the top star concept today, but here I am embarrassing myself.
More than that… just like Hyeon-su is feeling something strange while looking at me.
I’m also feeling the same way right now.
“Want to stand up for a sec?”
“Huh? Why?”
As I asked him to stand, Hyeon-su complied despite his words.
I also stood up and walked nearer to Hyeon-su.
“Why all of a sudden….”
“Have you gotten taller?”
I brought my hand to his head for a height comparison.
He was already taller than me, but now he’s grown almost to Moon Chang-sik’s height?
“Yes, I’ve grown while training.”
“Hmm, I don’t grow even with exercise….”
Plus, seeing him up close, his body has clearly thickened.
His shoulders are…
Is this the same kid from the school cafeteria?
Every time I see him, I feel a strange sensation.
Why are people still growing even after adulthood? Isn’t that a cheat?
“You’re really just working out, huh?”
While touching his very muscular arm through his uniform, I spoke.
I knew he had started working out before joining the army.
Is this what a muscular arm looks like after less than two years?
He seems to be naturally good at building muscle.
“…That’s about all I can do.”
“Oh.”
“Well, I’m also jotting down some composition notes when I have free time.”
“Oh, right.”
Now that I think about it.
He looks like a handsome golden sun now, but he used to be a touring singer until a year ago.
“You must have a lot you want to do when you get out.”
“Yeah, I want to come out as soon as possible.”
Anyway, now that we’ve confirmed his height,
I sat back down.
“By the way, noona.”
“Yeah?”
“Would it have been alright to come alone today?”
While sitting there, Hyeon-su asked me that.
Was it okay that I came alone?
“Ah, I should have come with Ah-young since I’m coming.”
“No, it’s just that with that article….”
“Ah.”
Was he worried about an article being written?
Considering my popularity now, it could definitely happen.
“I already talked to the company, so it’s fine.”
“Really?”
“They shouldn’t write any strange articles.”
But since I’ve already received permission from the company, it’s okay.
It’s likely an article would come out saying ‘Actor Kim Soo-hyun visited Slim Gold-!’
But it won’t digress into a romantic rumor.
Sangshik Entertainment is on high alert for that.
So today, I’m in a comfortable position.
An entertainer with company approval is unbeatable.
“Oh, and.”
“Yes?”
“Can I check out the PX after lunch?”
“PX?”
“Yeah, I’ve always wanted to see it.”
In that sense, I wanted to visit the PX or check out the military base while I was here.
“…It’ll probably be crowded since it’s the weekend.”
“Well, is that not allowed?”
“It’s not impossible.”
I guess there’s no reason it can’t happen.
Of course, as Hyeon-su said, soldiers might gather around….
But I’m in an invincible state with company approval, right?
I should greet his peers or juniors.
“Oh, by the way, these days….”
Anyway, as I waited for the delivery, I chatted with Hyeon-su, whom I hadn’t seen in a while.