Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 608
Concert rehearsal.
Contrary to the seemingly grand statement, it wasn’t that difficult for Soo-hyun.
After all, there were about two or three songs prepared.
The practice time was short, and above all, the Slim Gold band was made up of veterans.
“Alright, let’s call it a day and take a break.”
“Ugh—I’m tired.”
Having already done numerous concerts, they pursued optimal efficiency even in practice.
“Is that it for today?”
“Yeah, that’s it for today! Time to play.”
But still, two hours isn’t quite enough, is it?
Soo-hyun glanced at the time and took in the sight of the others sprawled out, staring at their phones or munching on snacks.
He heard that the concert in Seoul is roughly 15,000 seats.
That’s a lot, but is it even right for people who perform in front of 40,000 overseas?
40,000.
Even just saying 40,000, that number could be described as an immense grand army.
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms game that Soo-hyun often plays, soldiers come out in units of 100,000 all the time.
But that’s a number stemming from China’s unique exaggeration culture and the generous inclusion of rear supply personnel.
In reality, the opinion is prevalent that Cao Cao’s million-strong army wouldn’t even be a third of that.
Oh, and for reference, the Sui dynasty’s million-strong army was real.
Didn’t they make it sound like the country was going to fall apart for raising that many soldiers?
Anyway.
Even in Asia, where rice is an unparalleled population-replicating resource, gathering 40,000 was not easy.
Yet, 40,000 gather for a concert?
Heard even the tickets sold out quickly.
It’s a powerful confirmation of Hyeon-su’s popularity.
“Don’t drink while wearing that!”
“Ah, my mistake.”
“Seriously, I can’t live like this.”
Seeing Ah-young scold him like that felt unreal.
Soo-hyun first met Hyeon-su when he was in high school.
So even now, as Hyeon-su approaches his mid-twenties, the image of him in a school uniform still overlaps in Soo-hyun’s eyes.
That kid has really grown a lot, physically speaking…
Soo-hyun looked at Hyeon-su’s well-defined arms and shoulders with a hint of envy.
Hyeon-su is tall and has great proportions.
If he debuts as an actor, he will surely land some amazing roles.
For example, he could play a character like Zhao Zilong in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Last time.
That is, quite a while ago, when he heard that the broadcasting station was making a Romance of the Three Kingdoms drama, Soo-hyun secretly awaited follow-up news.
He was pretty sure he would definitely be approached if they were to produce it.
He found himself daydreaming about what role he might get.
However, if it turned out to be something like Diao Chan or Sun Shangxiang, he would be left feeling a bit down.
Well, anyway…
“Me too, then.”
While everyone else was resting, Soo-hyun comfortably lay down on the sofa, a place that wouldn’t shy away when it came to taking a break.
“Ugh, it’s cramped.”
“What does it matter?”
The sofa in Hyeon-su’s workshop had shrunk in size and increased in number after moving.
As Soo-hyun plopped down on the four-seater sofa where Ah-young and Hyeon-su were sitting, Ah-young let out a disgruntled sound.
“Why here of all places?”
“I can’t lie down over there.”
Soo-hyun pointed to another sofa.
The band guys had all comfortably claimed their spots.
Of course, Soo-hyun could lie down over there.
But if he did, it would be obvious that he would suddenly spring up as if electrocuted.
Still, being a guest, he couldn’t just chase someone else away.
Ultimately, it was inevitable for him to come to the spot with the relatively easy-going Hyeon-su and the same-gender Ah-young.
“Goodness…”
Yet still, being a grown woman, a well-known actress at that, and equally well-known young female entertainer, it wasn’t something Ah-young should be doing, so she narrowed her eyes and looked down at Soo-hyun lounging against her.
What should I do with him? He’s so easy-going.
In truth, being easy-going could be an immense charm for a beauty.
But for a beauty like Soo-hyun to behave that way is a crime.
Wouldn’t it undoubtedly cause misunderstandings among men?
With that thought, Ah-young looked around.
There were plenty of guys around, so it would only be… um…
Maybe not?
If fruits are too high, people often give up trying to pick them.
Looking at the band guys diligently engrossed in their phones as they watched shorts, it didn’t seem to be the case.
“When are we going to Tokyo?”
“After the Seoul concert, the following week.”
“Are we going the day before?”
“Typically, yes. Sometimes we go two days in advance.”
Moreover, seeing Soo-hyun talking casually with Hyeon-su made Ah-young feel oddly shy.
Well, it’s not like it’s just a one or two-day thing.
Now, it’s almost part of the scenery.
“Have you been to Tokyo before, Soo-hyun?”
“Me? I’ve been a few times.”
Therefore, Ah-young didn’t think deeply and joined the conversation.
“How many times? Do you like Japan?”
“Oh dear, I can’t go enough.”
“Really?”
Soo-hyun is a genuine Japan fan.
Seeing Ah-young show interest made his eyes sparkle.
“The next time we go, I’ll guide you from the airport.”
“Really?”
“Yes, yes, believe it or not, I’m well-versed in public transportation now…”
“I’ve been over ten times.”
“Eh…?”
But.
No matter how much of a Japan fan he is, Soo-hyun is a homebody.
Moreover, now that he’s in his mid-twenties, how many times has he really been to Japan?
On the contrary, Ah-young, who frequently performs in Japan and has a hobby of traveling, has been to Japan far more often.
“Ah, I see…”
“Hahaha, I’d still love for you to guide me, though.”
Seeing Soo-hyun visibly deflate in an instant, Ah-young laughed.
At moments like this, he truly feels like a little brother.
“So, Soo-hyun, you don’t have plans after the concert, right? Want to go to a department store or something?”
Since he’s such a cute little brother, Ah-young asked with plenty of goodwill.
The band guys would be left to their own devices, heading off to bars, while the girls would go shopping…
“Ah, um, looking at my schedule, I think I have to go somewhere after the concert.”
“Really?”
Soo-hyun briefly rolled his eyes, which seemed to suggest he was declining.
“Where to? Are you heading home early?”
“No, no, I have something to do in Tokyo.”
“In Tokyo?”
It’s not like he had an urgent schedule or appointment that required him to return to Korea.
Something to do in Tokyo?
“What are you up to? Can I ask?”
Curious about what it could be, Ah-young inquired further.
Then….
“Um… well, going to see a concert?”
Soo-hyun responded awkwardly.
With that reply, a huge question mark appeared in Ah-young’s mind.
“Huh?”
“Coincidentally, the timing overlaps…”
The murmured continuation was a bonus.
**
After officially starting concert practice in Hyeon-su’s workshop.
Soo-hyun became very busy.
First, jogging in the early morning with Moon Chang-sik.
In the afternoon, he went to practice at Hyeon-su’s workshop.
And then, he had broadcasts in the evening.
In truth, the only added schedule is stopping by for practice for around three hours in the afternoon.
Yet it’s still a schedule for going out.
Even for someone like Soo-hyun, who can confidently go out about once a day.
With morning jogging and afternoon outings becoming routine…
“Haah…”
…like this, lounging in the evening without even turning on the broadcast seems somewhat natural.
Although Soo-hyun now considers broadcasting almost akin to a hobby.
One must have the stamina to enjoy a hobby.
In his early twenties, he had abundant energy for late-night broadcasts.
But now that he’s over twenty-six, he’s reached a stage where he’s too tired to even play games.
“I need to eat, I need to eat.”
However, amidst the fatigue, there’s still one thing Soo-hyun hasn’t given up on.
Cooking.
He must cook at least dinner to feel satisfied.
Moreover.
“The camera is….”
Recently, he has been enjoying posting cooking videos.
Of course, it’s not on the Miro channel or Kim Soo-hyun’s channel.
Just casually filming cooking videos separately and creating another channel.
It’s named Miro’s Cooking Class.
Shortened, it’s “Home Meal Teacher.”
Going beyond simply looking at recipes through short videos.
Now, it’s a cooking channel where he has memorized all the recipes in his head, as a certified Home Meal Teacher.
“Tonight, I’ll make doenjang jjigae.”
Soo-hyun spoke to himself for recording as he took out pots and various ingredients.
Home Meal Teacher is a relatively popular sub-channel.
It boasts an impressive 100,000 subscribers.
Editing, of course, is handled by The Six’s editing team.
In reality, it’s an unexpected surge in workload for the editing team.
Still, since it’s cooking videos that are usually short, and the channel primarily uploads shorts, the complaints are fewer.
For reference, the editing team at The Six hates editing videos related to Romance of the Three Kingdoms the most.
Typically, the video length exceeds 10 hours, has little salvageable content, and is unbearably dull from an editing perspective.
Had it not been for a new editor in their late thirties excitedly taking the project, they might still be rotating like the dishwashing duty.
Well, anyway.
Oblivious to those circumstances, Soo-hyun joyfully cooked.
Before long, he set a delicious table and finished his meal happily.
“Thanks for the meal.”
Afterward, he energetically got up.
He turned on the computer and, with a mind for a planned break, started the broadcast.
“I’m back!”
-Oh! Hahaha!
-You’re here again??
-Wow, hahaha
-Great Miro
And so, this was precisely D-15 until the concert.
A peaceful day with about two weeks left until the performance.