Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 75

Murasaki Tenshi as a guest at the Celestial Project live concert? That would definitely make VTuber fans in both Korea and Japan flip in excitement.

After all, there’s no apparent connection, and the gap between us seems too large. Why would a well-known veteran VTuber from the homeland join the live show of a rookie group that hasn’t even celebrated a full year? Yet, she just proposed that very idea—and even asked me to appear as a guest on her live.

“Hmm… I’ll think about it.”

Accepting immediately would be the right move, but I hesitate. Is it okay to owe her like this? Technically, if I was going to accept, we should’ve done a collab already… but no, a collab and a guest spot are different. Besides, we still have over three months left. By then, my streaming routine should be stable enough…

Honestly, I’m tempted. It’s still a ways off, but if it happens, that live performance would showcase three months of hard work by my team and the company’s countless behind-the-scenes support. It’s a chance to make the event shine even brighter.

The impact would be enormous. If it goes well, the company might plan more live concerts… It’d boost the stream, make the members happy, and strengthen my friendship with Tenshi-san.

Wait, is there any reason to turn this down?

[“Well? Have you thought about it?”]

Her voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

Alright, let’s do it. Opportunities like this don’t come easily.

“Alright, I’m in. But I’ll check with my manager first.”

[“Great! Let me know once you get approval.”]

“Yes, thank you for the wonderful suggestion.”

I meant it. This proposal was so thoughtful that Tenshi-san seemed almost different in my eyes.

[Aww, don’t mention it. After all, Miro will be my guest too, right?]

True, but… how does one even guest on a live like this? I guess I’ll learn as I go.

“So, how do we do the live recording?”

[“Oh, you’d just come to our company! And I plan to visit your company too!”]

“Huh?”

[“If we go through with it, I’ll send you the location details later!”]

“Wait, wait.”

Her company? So, that’s in Japan, right? Does that mean I’d have to go to Japan?

I’ve never been abroad before. And Tenshi-san would come to Korea, too? For guest recording?

“Are you really okay with flying? Won’t that be tiring for you?”

In response to my slightly panicked question, she replied calmly, as if it were no big deal.

[“Hmm… in Korean, you’d call it a ‘business trip,’ right?”]

Ah, a business trip?

Somehow, that word makes it feel so much more real. With just one word, I can sense the weight behind what Tenshi-san means by being a live guest. Yeah, this isn’t just a hobby; it’s a legitimate job.

Maybe that’s the difference between her and me.

Murasaki Tenshi truly sees being a VTuber as a career. I also saw it that way, but I admit I sometimes treated it lightly.

This is definitely something I need to learn. Perhaps it’s one reason she’s grown so much.

“Well… alright, I understand.”

I’ve never been to Japan, but if it’s for work… or maybe I could make it a family trip, let Ms. Jang and Manager Kim go on a date, and head off to her company myself.

[“Got it! I’m looking forward to hearing good news!”]

With that, I accepted Tenshi-san’s proposal. Now all that’s left is to discuss it with the manager. So, as soon as my game with Tenshi-san ended, I called him… only to hear:

[“The person you’re trying to reach is currently on another call…”]

Still on the line, huh? Maybe he’s still informing the other members or on another work-related call. There’s no rush; I’ll just call back after my stream.

After having dinner with Ms. Jang, I fired up the stream.

Maybe today, I’ll go back to my roots? Seeing Tenshi-san’s professional side was definitely inspiring.

**[Title: Miro, The Hidden Gem Returns]**

Even my stream title was a nod to the old days. Back then, it was all raw and unfiltered… I have no idea how I managed with the rowdy viewers.

“Alright, nice to see you all again.”

– “Whoa, it’s been a while since I’ve seen that title.”

– “No Chinese characters in it this time?”

– “Why is the title like that?”

“Well, I set the title this way because I’m trying to get back to my roots.”

– “???”

– “Did you lose your roots?”

– “Surprisingly, it’s exactly like your first stream.”

– “Fact: The only thing that’s changed is the viewer count.”

Of course, when someone mentions going back to their roots, instead of encouraging me, they’re already being contrary.

The viewers haven’t changed either; they could stand to lose a little of their ‘roots.’

“Alright, alright, take it easy and let’s have some fun, shall we?”

With that, I opened up the Ideal Type World Cup screen—something I used to do all the time when I didn’t have much else to offer… Ah, the nostalgia.

– “Ohhh”

– “Haha, yes!”

– “This is it!”

– “I’ve only seen this on YouTube.”

– “It’s been forever.”

The viewers are really into it.

Strangely enough, this kind of content tends to be more popular than me playing games. According to the manager, the Ideal Type World Cup videos also get high views on the YouTube channel. I bet today’s stream will be edited and uploaded there, too.

“Alright, here’s what we’re doing today.”

I’d already decided what to do while having dinner.

Today’s theme: J-pop Ideal Type World Cup.

– “Haven’t you done this before?”

– “Pretty sure I saw this on YouTube.”

– “Classic Miro move.”

– “He’s actually doing it!”

– “Settling in for this.”

They’re right; I did this a long time ago, but enough time has passed since then, and the Miro of back then and the Miro of now are on completely different levels.

“Since last time, there have been new songs, and I’ve grown musically too, right? Let’s see how my choices differ from back then.”

– “Growth?”

– “You?”

– “Growth? Just say you’re winging it.”

– “Oh, sure, just click through while listening to music and watch the money roll in.”

Of course, a few sarcastic viewers grumble, but I can see they’re all subscribed. They’re just grumbling for the sake of it, but I know they’ll enjoy it.

“Alright, let’s get started.”

With that, we kicked off the J-pop World Cup.

“Alright, let’s listen to the first match-up.”

The first two songs that appeared were from artists I knew, but the titles were unfamiliar.

– “CX”

– “No contest here.”

– “Classic.”

The chat was already buzzing before I even played the songs.

Do they already know these tracks? If the titles are new to me, I don’t think they’re super popular songs.

“Are these well-known?”

– “Yes, very popular.”

– “Hmm… maybe.”

– “Only you don’t know it.”

– “Stop acting like these are some well-known bangers, you weebs.”

– “Honestly, I’ve never heard these before in my life.”

Uh-oh, they’re starting to bicker. Time to speed things along and shift the focus.

“Alright, let’s start with the song on the left.”

The left track was by Oruki, a well-known female singer I’d heard of a few times. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t exactly my taste either. How to put it? It just doesn’t have that pop I usually look for—a bit of a dull song, you might say.

– “Wow, Oruki!”

– “As expected of Oruki.”

– “Hmm…”

– “This song is amazing!”

– “Yes, this is it.”

– “Easy choice, no contest.”

But the chat is really loving it. Seems like this song has its fans. Sure, if it’s your style, I can see why they’d enjoy it…

“Hm… is it really that good?”

– “???”

– “Lol, did he really just say that?”

– “No way, not for me haha.”

– “Say what you want, Miro, but this is gold!”

Just one comment from me, and the chat is in an uproar. It’s been a while since they got this heated! Sure, it’s popular, but I’m the one picking here, right?

“Well, it’s a bit bland for me. Let’s try the next one.”

– “What? Did he just say that?”

– “Bland? Really?”

– “At least listen to the highlight part again!”

– “It grows on you the more you hear it!”

The responses are hilarious. You can practically feel them grinding their teeth in the chat, trying to change my mind.

The right song, on the other hand, is by a singer who’s less known than the one on the left. But it’s totally my style.

I love the bouncy drumbeats and the deep, resonant bass—it hits just right. Plus, the music video is fun.

“This one’s an easy choice—the right side.”

– “?? What? Just like that?”

– “Come on, give it another listen!”

– “It’s honestly a good pick.”

– “Guys, let the host choose; it’s his World Cup.”

– “For real, Miro, just listen to the left one one more time!”

Ignoring the buzzing chat, I selected the right song.

– “What? No way!”

– “He picked it right off the bat.”

– “Haha, of course he did.”

As I choose, the screen changes to the next two songs.

– “Easy choice!”

– “No contest!”

– “Let’s get it right this time.”

– “The right one, definitely.”

– “Oh wow, it’s one of the Big Three!”

– “You idiots, the left side is the obvious choice!”

And, just like before, the viewers are already split and bickering.

This is actually pretty fun.

It’s even better than last time—maybe because there are more viewers now? Right now, thousands of people are emotionally invested in my choices. I hold the power over their feelings…!

“Alright, let’s give this a listen.”

This time, I recognized one of the songs. It’s from the “Big Three Rains,” a title given to incredibly popular songs. The other one, though, was from an artist and song I’d never heard of before.

– “This is no contest, honestly.”

– “Haha, OOR is here; easy right choice.”

– “Yep, Big Three Rains, obvious choice.”

– “Just let Miro choose what he wants.”

– “Let’s listen first.”

Turns out, the song from the artist I didn’t recognize was apparently pretty famous. Usually, if it’s part of the Big Three Rains, it’s got to be hugely popular. Yet, the chat was split and already fighting it out.

This is exciting.

I decided to start with the song known as one of the Big Three Rains.

It opens with gentle piano notes and a smooth male vocal.

– “Whoa, amazing.”

– “Hmm… I don’t know if it’s that good.”

– “Feels a bit bland to me.”

– “Wait for the highlight!”

Sure, it starts off a little plain, but as the song goes on, the tempo picks up, more instruments join in, and the vocalist’s intensity builds. The rich mix of instruments and the singer’s emotive voice intertwine beautifully, showing exactly why this song earned its place in the Big Three Rains.

Honestly, it’s great. Really great. It’s not entirely my taste, but it’s undeniably a high-quality track.

– “Wow, incredible.”

– “Now this is music.”

– “No contest, this is the winner.”

The chat was abuzz, seemingly feeling the same as me. Enjoying it, aren’t you?

But then…

“Hm, it feels a bit… bland, though? Is it really that good?”

– “???”

– “Don’t cross the line, Miro.”

– “What the hell?”

– “Bruh, really?”

– “Some of you are way too hyped lol.”

– “Take that back.” 

Just one comment, and the chat erupts into chaos. Why are they all so invested in this World Cup?

I mean, I’m having fun hosting it.

“Well… I don’t really get it? Let’s listen to the next song.”

– “What the heck!”

– “Is he doing this on purpose?”

– “Nodding along like he’s into it and then…”

Their gritted-teeth reactions made me laugh, though I kept my expression in check.

This is what streaming’s all about.

Looks like today’s going to be a real healing session.