I Can See a VTuber’s Red Pills - Chapter 18

A week passed by in a flash.

Since Jungyeon started as my secretary, my life had regained a regular pattern.

No, perhaps it would be more accurate to say it had become far more systematic than before.

The trivial tasks I used to handle myself were now Jungyeon’s responsibility, allowing me to focus solely on my enjoyment—watching Ajung’s streams and scouting for new ‘collectibles.’

Of course, problem-solving and final decisions that arose during that process were still my prerogative, but the process itself had undeniably become much smoother.

“Sir! Sir! Do you have a moment right now?”

Just as I was peacefully sipping coffee and admiring the Han River view from the window, Jungyeon rushed into the living room, her voice full of excitement.

She held a tablet PC in her hand.

Her face showed a mixture of fatigue and pride.

“What is it? Did you hear back from the artists again?”

I asked, furrowing my brow slightly.

For the past week, Jungyeon had been incredibly busy, wrestling with artists from all over the world who had eagerly taken the bait I’d laid.

Thanks to their passionate work ethic, initial drafts had apparently begun arriving much faster than expected.

“Yes! It’s… it’s not just that they contacted me… the drafts are pouring in like crazy right now! And the quality of all of them… wow, it’s seriously no joke!”

Jungyeon turned the tablet screen towards me and quickly swiped through it.

The screen was filled with initial sketches and concept art of avatars drawn in various styles.

From 2D illustrations to rough 3D models, the types were diverse.

As expected from artists who lived up to their names, their work wasn’t just prettily drawn; each contained its own individuality.

“Oh… quite impressive, aren’t they?”

I looked at the screen with interest.

Among the numerous drafts, a few particularly caught my eye.

Especially the drafts commissioned for Ajung’s concept.

There were works that had brilliantly captured and expressed the keywords I had provided: pure, cute, games, and a subtle hint of menhera.

One illustration, despite me not showing them her face, exuded an atmosphere strikingly similar to Ajung’s real appearance while still retaining the charm of a VTuber character.

Another 3D model exquisitely captured her uniquely precarious gaze.

“Look at this, Sir. This artist expressed the menhera… that slightly unstable feeling through the eyes, but the overall atmosphere is incredibly lovely, isn’t it? And this one is 3D; I think it will move as if it’s alive when the expressions change!”

Jungyeon, with her self-proclaimed VTuber expert eye, quickly assessed the pros and cons of each draft, adding explanations from the side.

Her eyes sparkled with respect and awe.

It was an attitude of appreciating artwork, going beyond simply looking at expensive drawings.

“Hmm… this artist, they’re good. Remember their name.”

I pointed to a few drafts I particularly liked.

To others, they might just be well-drawn pictures, but for me, the most important criterion was how harmoniously they blended with Ajung’s ‘true self.’

An avatar was ultimately just a shell, but I believed it only attained true value when that shell perfectly matched its contents.

“Yes! I’ve noted them all! But… how do I give feedback on all of these? There are already dozens of drafts….”

Jungyeon scratched her head, looking troubled.

The result of simultaneously commissioning dozens of top artists was sweet, but the amount of management required had increased exponentially.

“Tell them to stop working on all but a few for now.”

“What?! Just stop? When the quality is this good?!”

Jungyeon was appalled by my casual remark.

To her, each one might be a precious piece of work, but to me, they were merely options.

It was just a process to select the absolute best.

“No need to feel it’s a waste. If it’s not the best, it’s meaningless. And we also need to create your avatar. If there’s something among these that fits your concept, Jungyeon, we can develop it from there.”

“Still… are you really okay with this? The money….”

“Let’s stop talking about money.”

I cut Jungyeon off firmly.

Her common-sense worries were starting to become tiresome.

“Pay the artists as promised, and clearly convey only the parts that need additional work. Don’t let them waste any unnecessary time.”

“……Yes! Understood!”

At my firm tone, Jungyeon couldn’t argue further and bowed her head.

However, her eyes still held a mixture of confusion, as if she couldn’t understand, and awe towards me.

It was a reaction I had grown quite accustomed to.

While Jungyeon refocused on her tablet, I casually opened an internet community window.

As expected, the community was abuzz with talk about me today as well.

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[Ggizzik VTuber Gallery]
Title: Isn’t Naga-hyung really starting a corporate entity? LOL

Saw Rinne’s stream yesterday, she said they’re getting a crazy number of drafts from artists.

At this scale, it’s not just a personal hobby anymore LOL.

Isn’t he really trying to start a VTuber company?

Ajung as main + Rinne as secretary and 1st gen + @

• Those crazy b*stards are at it again LMAO.

• But honestly, isn’t there a possibility? Looking at how he spends money, he’s seriously f*cking crazy.

• If it becomes a corporate entity, won’t Ajung’s stream time decrease? That’s a bit…
  ㄴ Would he reduce stream time when he’s pouring in that much money? Frankly, if Ajung turns on her stream, Naga-hyung will be seated immediately.

• When are the auditions? I’ll cut off my dck and apply, fck.

• But why would Naga-hyung start a company? It’s not like he’s trying to make money.
  ㄴ Since when were corporate VTubers started to make money? 99% of corporate VTubers struggle financially and disband.

• No, I’m telling you, this is really possible??

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A corporate entity.

It was an option that hadn’t particularly appealed to me even after Jungyeon explained it.

It seemed like it would increase troublesome tasks, and I disliked the burden of having to be responsible for multiple people.

I thought a single, showy business card would suffice.

However… seeing the process of individually contacting and exchanging feedback with dozens of artists like this, it certainly felt inefficient.

It was like this just for creating one avatar; what if later I wanted to improve the broadcasting environment, plan content, or even make merchandise?

Would I have to find and instruct people individually each time?

‘Having a system would be convenient.’

Of course, the corporate entity I was thinking of would be different from a typical one.

Profit-seeking was not the goal.

It was about establishing an efficient system purely for my satisfaction, my ‘collection.’

Something like my own kingdom, to provide the best environment for Ajung, and for other VTubers who might enter my ‘collection’ in the future, and to fully appreciate their perfect forms.

A small organization that moves solely according to my wishes, without interference from outside gazes or noise.

Thinking about it, it wasn’t a bad picture.

In fact, it might be much cleaner than giving individual instructions to Jungyeon and monitoring community reactions as I was doing now.

“Jungyeon-ssi.”

“Yes, Sir!”

Jungyeon looked up from her tablet and faced me.

“About that corporate entity discussion from before.”

“Yes?”

“Try… looking into it properly.”

“……What?”

Jungyeon’s eyes widened even more than before.

This time, her surprise was tinged with a deeper sense of bewilderment.

“Are you really… really thinking of establishing a corporate entity?”

“Just thinking. Haven’t decided yet. So, for now, just do the research. Nothing too grand, just… on a small scale for now. A structure where we can work efficiently among ourselves. Legal issues, minimum necessary personnel, expected operational methods, things like that. Summarize it briefly in a report and bring it to me.”

I tried my best to sound nonchalant, as if asking about tomorrow’s weather.

But in my mind, the blueprint of ‘my own corporate entity’ was already beginning to take shape.

“…Understood, Sir! I will do my best to research it!”

Jungyeon hesitated for a moment, but then replied with loyal eyes once more.

Perhaps she too realized she couldn’t resist this flow of change, or maybe she was even starting to feel intrigued by becoming part of this massive project.

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That evening, I watched Ajung’s stream as usual.

[“Wooo! At this rate, I think I really have a talent for games!”]

Ajung, genuinely happy playing high-spec games on her new computer.

Her laughter was still clear and refreshing.

Watching her positive energy fill the screen, the plan to establish a company that I had thought about during the day felt even more certain.

To dress Ajung in the best avatar, create the best broadcasting environment for her, and allow her to laugh and focus solely on her stream without any worries.

That was the best I could do for her, and for myself.

And it occurred to me that the most efficient way to achieve that goal might be to build my own ‘small kingdom.’

The community was still buzzing with rumors of my corporate entity establishment.

It was overflowing with all sorts of speculations, expectations, and concerns.

I scrolled through these reactions with a blank expression, smiling quietly.

‘Alright then… I did tell Jungyeon, but I should also look into what’s needed for a corporate entity a bit.’

I had entrusted Jungyeon with the preparations, but I also needed to have some knowledge so I could understand what she was explaining.

From motion capture studios to exclusive artist contracts, and so on.

There were many, many things to look into.