Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 596
In the early dawn, in a dark room.
I stared at the notepad until my eyes were bloodshot, watching the only light coming from the wide room’s monitor.
I was simply sitting there to write lyrics.
…What should I write?
No matter how much I stared at the notepad, there was no sign of the lyrics coming out.
Well, it makes sense.
I might be a VTuber, but before that, I graduated from S University with a computer science degree and a design degree from a Seoul-based school.
Didn’t I live a life completely unrelated to songwriting?
Although I sang a lot, lyrics were just something to read for me.
That’s why I was struggling, unable to even write a draft, let alone the lyrics.
“Ha.”
In the end, I lost the staring contest with the empty notepad and picked up my phone.
Should I ask for help from those around me?
After all, I have some connections who can write lyrics, so I contacted someone who might not be asleep right now.
[Are you going to write lyrics, Senior?]
The first person I contacted was Rain, the youngest member of our Miro Family, who picked up the phone immediately despite the early morning hour.
As she graduated from a practical music department and can write lyrics, and being a junior, it was relatively easy for me to reach out without much hesitation.
“Yes, I got your request and I’m trying to write lyrics… but it’s not easy.”
[Hmm… it can be daunting for a beginner.]
“Exactly, that’s why I’m reaching out for help.”
As expected, Rain understands the challenges of a beginner right away.
Unlike Hyeon-su, who was having trouble coming up with lyrics, her understanding was on a different level.
Why can’t I write lyrics? Isn’t it as simple as just writing? The look in her eyes would have given someone else trauma.
[Help… well, this isn’t really something you can help with…]
“How can I not get help? The featuring part is really short, so it should be relatively easy.”
[Oh, if it’s just featuring, then it should be manageable.]
Fortunately, my part is only 16 bars long, so it doesn’t have to be very long.
With that level of songwriting, even a beginner like me can handle it.
[So what do you think the point is? What point do you want to put in the song?]
“The point? Hmm… since it’s a featuring, I’m thinking of coming in fast and leaving quickly.”
The role of a featured artist is to briefly appear and provide support to the main track.
So, I have to give a different vibe that contrasts with the existing atmosphere.
Thankfully, Hyeon-su has arranged the melody for the featuring part well, so I can lay my part down easily.
[That’s true, but… do you have anything specific you want to write in the lyrics?]
“Actually, not really, and that’s what I’m struggling with.”
I’m living my life freely, expressing all my thoughts.
But now, trying to appeal to that in the lyrics, I can’t come up with anything.
[Hmm… this is difficult. Would you like to come to my house this Friday? I think we can brainstorm together and come up with something.]
“Um… that sounds good, but there won’t be anyone home, right?”
Going to Rain’s house to write lyrics sounds good.
But it could be very awkward if someone is home.
Especially…
[Oh, um, I think my dad might be home.]
“Pardon?”
…Right, the problem is Rain’s dad.
In a moment, a politician I saw on TV that Tenshi was watching flashed through my mind.
He was a prominent figure back then and is still thriving now.
[But actually, my dad…]
But why is my unease creeping in as she mentions such an incredible father?
I once had to run away after lying about being an S University alum to her dad.
That’s why, although I feel uncomfortable with him…
[He said he’d like to see you at home again…]
“Excuse me??”
…Rain just said something really terrifying to me.
“W-why would he want to see me?”
I stuttered and quickly asked Rain.
He wants to see me? Why on earth?
[Um… he didn’t realize you were that impressive… so he said he’d like to treat you again.]
“Me?!”
Isn’t the impressive one that politician?
No matter how I think about it, this sounds like a formal statement…
[You don’t have to worry too much! I told my dad that I asked you to come!]
“Really?”
I was about to feel a little gloomy.
But Rain’s words quickly brightened my mood.
Our Miro Family’s youngest did such a commendable thing?
[Yeah, and my dad doesn’t seem to care that much anyway.]
“Really?”
[He just mentioned he’d like to see a workplace senior of mine… so I really think you don’t need to feel nervous.]
“E-even so, you know it’ll be nerve-wracking, right?”
[…Is that so?]
This person.
Well, to Rain, her dad is just a dad who scratches his belly at home.
But for an ordinary citizen like me, it’s a different story.
If a Member of Parliament wants to see me, I can’t help but feel a chill run down my spine.
Still, since her dad wants to meet me, it wouldn’t be right to refuse…
“…But I still have to write lyrics, so please let him know I’ll drop by this Friday.”
[Don’t worry too much and just come comfortably!]
In the end, what started as a light inquiry for songwriting tips turned into a major assignment.
[Then I’ll see you on Friday!]
“Yes, yes….”
I ended the call with Rain.
“Ha.”
As I began to see the sky outside getting brighter, I sighed and got up from my seat.
After all, a task is a task…
Why was I so focused on writing lyrics from dawn?
Was it because of my enthusiasm?
Of course, I’m not unenthusiastic, but… that’s not the reason today; I woke up early because I had a morning appointment and was writing lyrics.
Since the appointment should only take 30 minutes, I just washed my face lightly and got dressed.
Barely any makeup on, I slipped on my hat and tracksuit and stepped outside the building to be greeted by the chilly air unique to early mornings.
“Ugh.”
Should I have layered up more?
Regretting my decision as I trembled in the cold from the morning chill.
…But maybe I’d feel okay if I jogged a bit?
After all, I came out to jog.
I bounced on my feet, waiting for the person who would join me.
Soon enough.
“Did you come out early… isn’t it cold?”
Moon Chang-sik, dressed in a thick tracksuit, stepped outside.
Today is the day I’ll be jogging with Moon Chang-sik for the first time.
After being busy with schedules for a while, he finally found time and contacted me yesterday.
Just when Tenshi had left home and the sound equipment was set up, I accepted and we decided to jog together today.
“Oh, you look really warm…?”
I barely managed to speak through my trembling lips from the cold, and Moon Chang-sik gave a troubled expression.
“Why did you come dressed so lightly?”
“U-uh, it’s been such a long time since I went out in the morning…”
Inside me, the outside weather is defined by the warmth of lunchtime.
I hadn’t updated my data with the freezing morning breeze like this.
“I’ll wait here, do you want to go back and change?”
“If I run, I should be fine. Let’s go right now?”
I pointed to the walking path next to the building, rejecting Moon Chang-sik’s suggestion.
It’s not worth the trouble of changing outfits in this slight cold; running will warm me up quickly.
“Fine… understood.”
As I said that, Moon Chang-sik began to take off his outerwear.
“Ah, thank you!”
Understanding the meaning, I quickly helped him with his outerwear and took his jacket.
“…?”
“Um… weren’t you giving that to me?”
“It is, but… never mind…”
Why are you looking at me like that?
For now, I gratefully put on the outerwear he lent.
The color matching with my pants was off, but warmth is the priority.
“I’ll give it back to you as soon as I feel warm while running.”
“Sure, let’s start jogging now.”
Anyway.
We began jogging lightly along the walking path.
“Just follow my pace.”
Moon Chang-sik adjusted his speed, running right in front of me, as he said he would signal the pace.
Following behind him, just focusing on his back made it manageable to keep running for a while.
As we jogged along the path, I took in the sight of the Han River, misty in the early dawn.
It was hard to tell if it was a river or the sea; the view stretching far in the distance captivated me, and I ran without thinking.
“Let’s run to this point and then take a break.”
Eventually, we stopped in front of a bench.
“How is it? Can you keep running?”
“Yes, you adjusted the pace so well!”
The last time I reached this point, I was half-exhausted, but this time I even had a moment to catch my breath.
Having someone regulate the pace makes a huge difference.
“Here, you used it well.”
Having run enough, I took off the outerwear and returned it to Moon Chang-sik.
“You’re not cold anymore, I see.”
“Thanks to you.”
Nodding at Moon Chang-sik, who tied the jacket around his waist, I sipped from the water bottle I had pulled from the jacket pocket earlier.
He had brought water with him in his pocket.
“Phew.”
It may be ordinary water for a great actor to bring, but after running, it tasted heavenly.
“…Isn’t that my water?”
“I had a sip.”
Saying that, I handed the water bottle to Moon Chang-sik.
I didn’t touch it with my mouth, so it should be fine.
“You seem a bit too casual.”
“Ahaha, is that so?”
“Sometimes, I miss the old times.”
Oh, this guy.
We’ve become close enough to skip some etiquette, so isn’t it better that way?
“Shall we sit down and rest?”
“Yes, let’s take a short break before we head back.”
Anyway, we sat side by side on the bench to catch our breath.
“Ha, feels good.”
Sitting on the bench filled my view with the Han River.
I felt it while running, but just looking at it cleared my mind.
“The view is worth the price.”
“Right.”
It’s not for no reason people rave about the Han River.
Of course, I still shake at the thought of apartment prices, but overall, I’m pretty satisfied.
After all, I’m not making a significant investment either.
As I looked out at the Han River during the short break.
A calm heart once again summoned a creeping sense of unease.
…What will I do this Friday?
The assignment I had forgotten while running surfaced again in my mind.
Previously, I had lunch as Rain’s workplace senior.
This time, they’ll see me as the celebrity Kim Soo-hyun, right?
“Ha…”
That’s why I sighed, full of worry.
“What’s troubling you so much?”
However, I might have sighed too loudly, as Moon Chang-sik, sitting next to me, asked.
“Ah.”
Well, since we met, should I share my concern?
Moon Chang-sik has always provided me with wise answers, kind of like a life mentor.
“I, um…”
“Yes?”
“Just a moment…”
Pew, pew.
Before speaking, I glanced around the area.
Good, it seems there are no people around because it’s still morning.
“Have you ever been invited to a politician’s home?”
I cautiously asked Moon Chang-sik, thinking it wouldn’t hurt to be careful.
“…What did you say?”
Soon, Moon Chang-sik’s expression twisted strangely upon hearing my words.
O-oh…
“Who was the one who invited you?”
…Did I phrase that a bit oddly?
“Not that…”
Clarifying took quite some time after that.