Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 602

“So, what do you think?”

An invitation to perform at the concert.

In truth, it’s a proposal that’s hard to accept easily.

After all, it’s not just any guest appearance.

Of course, there’s a process of preparation, practicing various aspects, choreographing, and rehearsing….

“Hmm….”

Since Soo-hyun was in a relaxed state during the break.

It was natural to hesitate for a moment.

“Where is it being held? Seoul?”

“We’re doing one in Seoul and another one in Tokyo.”

“Tokyo? Is the schedule already set?”

“We have to schedule in advance. It’s not open to the public yet.”

Well… reserving a concert hall must be tough.

But Tokyo? Hyun-su does go on overseas tours, but hearing it made me a bit surprised.

“I guess there are a lot of fans in Japan? Holding a concert in Tokyo too.”

“Absolutely. It feels like they’re more popular than in Korea.”

Wow, more than in Korea?

I briefly examined Hyun-su’s face.

Hmm… is it possible? He does have the kind of look that would appeal to Korean idol fans.

Moreover, Japan is the land of bands, so Slim Gold would be welcomed.

“Heh, Japan….”

The mention of Japan piqued Soo-hyun’s interest.

He is a self-proclaimed Japanophile.

Of course, he’d be excited about having a concert in Tokyo, the capital of Japan.

“Would you like to go to the Tokyo concert together if you get invited?”

“Really?”

“Yes, we were only planning to invite you for the Seoul concert, but it would be great if you could come to Tokyo too.”

In truth, Hyun-su asked because he hoped that Soo-hyun would attend the Seoul concert.

However, since he showed interest in the Tokyo concert too, he promptly made the offer.

Despite his appearance being very cautious and composed, Soo-hyun tends to be impulsive.

Hyun-su, having known him for a long time, seized that opportunity.

“So, really? When is it?”

And Soo-hyun completely took the bait.

In reality, if he performs at the Tokyo concert, it benefits Hyun-su, benefits Soo-hyun, and even the fans who attend the concert. It’s a win-win-win situation.

You might wonder why Hyun-su’s fans like Soo-hyun.

Soo-hyun is currently one of the most popular actresses in Japan, much more than he thinks.

After all, how many hit dramas has she starred in?

For Japanese fans who are crazy about K-dramas, she’s one of the highest-ranked actresses.

This actress also happens to be a singer and has done multiple features on Slim Gold’s songs.

The Slim Gold fans, being familiar with Soo-hyun, would surely enjoy the concert even more if she appears.

Of course, if a dating rumor were to break out, the expressions of the female fans would likely change.

“It’s in two months.”

“That’s fast.”

“We need to release the new song and sell tickets.”

Soo-hyun pondered for a moment at Hyun-su’s calm response.

In two months…

So that means serious preparations start next month, right?

Before that, he can finish the songs he’s featured on, and he can also take a good break and upload some cover songs.

“That sounds good. But can I really go?”

“If you come, the fans will love it.”

At Hyun-su’s reassuring words, Soo-hyun thought for a moment then nodded.

“Then… shall we do it?”

“Sounds good. Oh, were you here for the featuring? Follow me.”

As soon as he nodded, Hyun-su immediately stood up.

“Uh? Ah, okay.”

Right, he did say he came for the featuring.

With the concert appearance confirmed, they followed Hyun-su down the hallway to see the recording studios.

“There are quite a few rooms, huh?”

“Yes, we have individual practice rooms, rehearsal rooms, and recording studios….”

“Hmm.”

There certainly must be a lot.

Still, thinking back to when the entire first floor was a playroom in the previous workshop, he felt it was a reasonable move as he followed Hyun-su into one of the recording studios.

“Oh, are you recording, Soo-hyun?”

“I’m excited~”

And just after that, a group of band members followed behind, and Soo-hyun casually turned and asked, “Why is everyone here?”

“Umm, just to take a look.”

“We also worked on the song together, so we just wanted to see how it goes….”

It basically meant they came out of boredom.

Even though Soo-hyun often received criticism for being oblivious, he could pick up on this and nodded slightly.

“Feel free to look around.”

“Haha, then.”

“Excuse me, let me sit down.”

The band members crowded onto the narrow sofa, and Soo-hyun opened the booth door in the recording room and went inside.

“Do I just sing like this?”

“Yes, yes. You remember the lyrics, right?”

“Of course, who wrote them?”

Soo-hyun had sung the lyrics hundreds… no, dozens of times.

The lyrics were firmly stuck in his mind.

As he entered and put on the latest model headset, Hyun-su immediately played the melody.

As the recording progressed rapidly, Soo-hyun was somewhat taken aback.

Wait, do I have to sing right away as soon as I got here?

He thought they might discuss the lyrics and share behind-the-scenes details about the song.

He felt like he was immediately dragged into the recording studio after confirming the concert appearance.

However, since the band members outside were watching him eagerly,

And since he wasn’t the type to refuse singing, Soo-hyun started to hum along to the melody.

As Soo-hyun closed his eyes and hummed, the band members, excluding Hyun-su, watched him vacantly.

Only a moment ago, he had been in a messy outfit with a hood pulled over his head, looking a bit unkempt for an actress.

But now, as he hummed, he looked like a lovely singer.

“Hmm….”

“Wow….”

While they didn’t explicitly show it, the band members were still men.

With the most beautiful celebrity in the entertainment industry singing, it’s hard not to be captivated.

“Wow….”

Of course, Ah-young, being a woman, was also staring blankly at him.

“Hmm….”

In conclusion, among those gathered in the recording studio, only Hyun-su frowned as he listened to Soo-hyun’s singing.

With several band members present, only the youngest was listening.

It was a pretty ridiculous situation, but mentioning it to them would only earn a laugh.

It’s not that they were a malicious band.

It’s just that Hyun-su has a higher musical ability than the rest; what can you do?

In reality, only Hyun-su needs to listen to the song.

Rather, they have acknowledged this and have fully entrusted everything to him, so they can be considered top-notch in that respect.

“Soo-hyun is really pretty….”

“Well, she’s an actress.”

“Oh, stop pretending. It’s cringey.”

Of course, it’s a bit of a problem that the band members, who have a decade or more of musical experience than Hyun-su, are focused on her looks.

But that’s also partly due to Soo-hyun swaying his upper body to the rhythm while singing.

Who wouldn’t stare when singing like that?

Even Hyun-su… no, Hyun-su was solely focused on the sound.

An accomplishment possible only for a genius.

“Ha… it’s over.”

Thus, the short recording session ended, and Soo-hyun came out of the recording room smiling.

“Why does everyone look at me so awkwardly?”

It was nothing but a shy smile.

Seeing the band members staring intensely, even Soo-hyun, who had a steel face, felt a bit self-conscious.

“Ah.”

“Sorry.”

Only then did the band members shift their gazes awkwardly.

They seemed to recognize their embarrassment.

“What did you think, Hyun-su?”

As Soo-hyun turned to look at the band members in disbelief, he noticed Hyun-su taking notes.

“What do you think? Well, it sounds similar to the recording I received.”

“Of course, it would be similar. How good do you think my recording skills are?”

The fact that the song he just sang was similar to the previous recording was a definite compliment.

Thus, Soo-hyun nodded proudly and waited for Hyun-su’s next words.

Since he had sung, feedback should follow, right?

For someone like Soo-hyun—with countless experiences of receiving harsh feedback—it was a given that he would wait.

“There’s nothing to modify in the lyrics. It’s good.”

“Huh?”

It was surprising to hear that there was nothing to change.

While it was a previously approved detail, Soo-hyun thought there might be something to modify now that he had sung it.

“Really? No changes?”

“Yes, if we record it properly again as it is, we’re done.”

“Is that true?”

“Have I ever changed my mind?”

“Um… no.”

While saying this, Soo-hyun glanced at Hyun-su skeptically.

Is it really going to pass with just one shot? For real?

It’s not even about the lyrics given to him; he wrote those himself.

So even though he got an okay sign, he thought there might still be some changes once actually heard.

Feeling slightly anxious dissipated.

Sure, if Hyun-su thought it was okay, then that’s great; however, he’s just a mess, wearing a hood over his head and looking casual.

When he first entered the studio, it felt like he was just out for a stroll in the neighborhood.

“Ha… do I have some talent for songwriting? To pass so easily.”

Even now, he looked like he just stepped outside for a stroll.

“What did you think of my lyrics?”

“Um… they were good.”

And now he was boasting about himself to the band members behind him.

“Right? I worked with my junior friend to come up with them….”

As he listened to this boast, Hyun-su looked over the lyrics again.

He was curious what kind of lyrics might come of the song titled “Cherry Blossom Escape.”

They were truly lyrics that reflected himself.

Though it was a bit different from expectations, he felt it would resonate quite well.

“Then shall we record it again right away?”

“Yes, let’s do it lightly five times for now.”

“Huh?”

“It’s slightly different from my style, so let’s go through it a lot.”

Although we need to listen to it a lot.

Unlike previous features where he had thought of the mood for the lyrics himself, this time wasn’t that way. It seemed like that sister had planned it all out already.

So they should keep listening until the best recording was made.

“Oh.”

That day, Soo-hyun spent a long three hours recording before returning home.