I Can See a VTuber’s Red Pills - Chapter 23

"……."

"……President?"

Ah. I hadn’t decided on that yet. A brief silence passed.

It was almost laughable—issuing grand plans, casually spending billions, yet failing to settle on the most basic thing: the name that would represent the company.

Acting unbothered, I lightly scratched my forehead and replied nonchalantly.

"Ah… that. I forgot."

"Huh? You… forgot?"

Jeongyeon repeated, dumbfounded. The idea that the face of the company—its name—had slipped my mind seemed beyond her comprehension.

Well, it’s usually one of the first things people agonize over when preparing to establish a company.

"What, is it that important? Just go with something like… ‘Zergna Company.’"

I lazily slapped my own nickname onto it. Jeongyeon immediately made a face of utter horror.

"Huh? Th-that’s just… your username! Shouldn’t it be something cooler, more meaningful? It affects the group’s image and—"

"Image? Do we even need that?"

I brushed it off. Group image? I couldn’t fathom why that mattered.

What was important was the content—the VTubers I’d chosen and the environment I’d built for them. A name was just a label to call the company and group by.

"Still… if we’re doing this, why not make it impressive? The viewers, future members… they’d feel a sense of pride!"

Jeongyeon tried to persuade me, thinking ahead for the group’s future.

"Hmm… Then why don’t you come up with one?"

Too lazy to think, I tossed the task to her. But she recoiled, waving her hands.

"Wha—how could I make such a huge decision?! You should be the one to decide!"

"I told you, I don’t care what it is."

This back-and-forth was dragging on. A-Jung’s stream time was approaching, and I didn’t want to waste time on something so trivial.

Then, a brilliant idea struck me. As always, if I didn’t want to deal with a problem, I could just dump it on someone else.

"Ah, let’s do this. We’ll ask the community."

"Huh? The community?!"

Jeongyeon’s eyes widened even more than when she heard the company name. Asking the community for suggestions was beyond anything she could’ve imagined.

"There are tons of VTuber fans there. They’d know best what they like. We’ll hold a contest, pick the best name, and go with that. Throw in a prize, and they’ll go wild."

Without hesitation, I pulled out my phone and started typing a post in the community.

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[Zzizig VTuber Gallery]

Title: Company Naming Contest. Prize included.

■Zergna

Too lazy to pick a company name.

You guys do it for me.

(Conditions)

1. Must feel like a VTuber company.
2. Preferably kinda cool. (My taste.)
3. Too long or complicated = disqualified.

Best suggestion gets 10 million KRW prize.

Deadline: 3 days max.

PS. Dropping by later to hand out chicken.

- ???

- Bro’s asking the gallery to name his company LMAOOOOOOOOOO

- 10 mil prize????? This dude’s actually insane HAHAHAHAHAHA

- Are you legitimately insane??

- So we’re naming both the group AND the company?

ㄴ ■Zergna : Yeah, both.

- HOLY SHIT 10 MIL?? MY VTUBER DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE HAHAHAHA

- How about DreamLive Entertainment? Turning dreams into reality.

- Stardust Project. VTubers are stars, after all.

- Just go with Zergna Company. That’s the coolest.

ㄴ Ban this mf.

- V-Nexus Entertainment << Doesn’t that sound sick? VTuber vibes + connection theme.

ㄴ Nexus? League players GTFO.

- XELNAGA Entertainment (Zergna Entertainment) << Nothing beats slapping your own name on it.

ㄴ Facts. Self-insert is the way.

- Just call it Zergna & Friends LOL

- Zerg-ham, I’m broke, I only have 8k in my account, PLEASE PICK MY NAME T_T

- Starlight Project (Starlight Project) – VTubers are stars, simple and nice.

- Oh, that’s not bad.

- Aura Studio (Aura Studio) << VTubers radiating aura + studio vibes.

- VTuber Reversal Entertainment

- On-Air Reality (On-Air Reality) – Creating reality through broadcasts. Chills, right? 10 mil is mine, no contest.

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Just as expected. The moment the 10-million-won prize was announced, the comment section exploded with ideas, memes, and desperate pleas. Satisfied, I turned off my phone.

"There. They’ll handle the name. Let’s focus on our own work."

Jeongyeon stood there, mouth agape, speechless at my nonchalance. Her common sense had taken another hit today.

Leaving her behind, I returned to reviewing avatar drafts. That was far more important than a name.

After the naming contest chaos, showcase preparations accelerated. Jeongyeon practically moved into my penthouse, barely returning to her own place.

We held daily meetings with the intro video team, finalized incoming avatar designs, monitored community reactions for viral strategies, and planned ad placements across platforms.

I reigned as the ultimate decision-maker throughout.

"The video concept’s good, but A-Jung’s entrance needs more impact. Boost the BGM volume, add slow-mo—"

"Listened to all the BGM candidates. Track 3’s the best. Make it the main theme, use Track 2 for gaming segments. Scrap the rest."

"Promotions? Keep it subtle. VTuber marketing’s niche—too much mainstream exposure could backfire."

My orders were always clear, without hesitation. Money wasn’t a factor. Only the result—perfectly executing my vision—mattered.

Jeongyeon flawlessly translated my demands into action. Though sometimes I wondered if I was pushing too hard, she seemed to genuinely enjoy the project.

Especially as her new avatar neared completion, her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"President! My avatar’s final version is done—take a look! The… secretary concept expressions are in too…"

Shy but eager, she handed me her tablet. Her new avatar was undeniably more charming—cute yet mature, with the mischievous expressions I’d requested even more playful than expected.

"Pfft… Nice. Maybe we’ll have you act cute with this during the showcase."

"……W-what?!"

Teasing her flustered reactions had become a small joy of mine.

While showcase prep was in full swing, A-Jung quietly spent time on her own.

"Hellooo… thank you for coming today~"

Still using her familiar "clay" avatar, she streamed as usual, but the atmosphere had shifted subtly.

News of her upcoming "re-debut" had sent viewer anticipation soaring.

―A-Jungie!! I’m so nervous!!

―Saw the avatar Zerg-ham made. Pretty? TELL US HOW IT LOOKS PLSSSSSS

―Kinda attached to her current look tho…

―If the new avatar sucks, I’m dropping a deuce on stream.

―Will you sing at the showcase?

―So she’s officially under a company now??

A-Jung smiled, carefully deflecting questions. Per Jeongyeon’s strategy, they’d maintain mystery until the showcase.

Off-stream, she practiced alone with her new avatar—mimicking expressions, adjusting vocal tones, refining gestures.

Before, her avatar had clumsily mirrored her webcam feed. Now, it felt like an extension of herself. With nuanced expressions possible, her streams could reach new heights.

‘I have to do well. For Zergna and the viewers.’

Pressure weighed on her, but her heart raced with excitement. This was her chance to rise past old wounds.

As Zergna Group’s first member, she’d prove herself worthy.

One day, Jeongyeon cautiously reached out.

[Rinne (Yoo Jeongyeon)] : A-Jung, would you consider singing a short song at the showcase? For future group activities, we’ll release original songs and covers periodically.

Singing. A-Jung had never sung on stream. No confidence, no belief she could.

But… if it was a challenge for her new beginning—

[A-Jung] : I’m not good at singing… Is that okay?

[Rinne (Yoo Jeongyeon)] : Of course! Sincerity matters more than skill! Your voice is lovely—a little practice, and it’ll be great! Want me to connect you with a vocal coach? (The President’s paying, obviously.)

Her hesitation was brief.

[A-Jung] : Okay! I’ll do it! I’ll practice hard!

Gratitude and determination outweighed fear. Imagining herself singing onstage was embarrassing… but thrilling.

Meanwhile, I’d begun scouting a professional CEO. As instructed, headhunters discreetly reached out to top candidates while I leaked a lavish job posting—20 billion KRW salary—on LinkedIn and major outlets.

The industry erupted. Mysterious new entertainment firm offers record-breaking CEO pay. Speculations ran wild.

Many questioned my identity and funding, but far more—lured by the offer—flooded in with resumes.

The applicants were stellar: ex-executives from conglomerates, law firm partners, successful startup founders—all sharp, ruthless, and impeccably qualified.

I focused not on their accolades, but on whether they’d grasp my vision and obey without question—efficiently managing this playground of mine.

After days of review, I narrowed it down to two finalists and contacted them directly.

The "final interview" might just be a one-sided announcement.

The showcase date loomed closer. Avatars were finalized, intro videos polished, promotions on track.

And the core executive hire was imminent. Everything was falling into place.

Surveying my near-complete first masterpiece, I smiled.

At the showcase, I’d unveil my vision through A-Jung and the others.

It would be the dazzling opening salvo of Zergna Group—my collection’s grand debut.