I Can See a VTuber’s Red Pills - Chapter 30

The next day, I welcomed a rare, leisurely morning.

Yesterday, I had received the final report from Yoon Taesu about the building acquisition and given general instructions regarding interior construction and system setup.

For the time being, the amount of work requiring my direct involvement had significantly decreased.

Of course, the final decisions still rested with me, but Yoon Taesu and Jeongyeon had taken on much of the cumbersome process, lightening the load for me.

As I brewed coffee, I absentmindedly checked my tablet and saw a notification that Ajeong would soon begin her broadcast.

Since the showcase, watching her streams had become more than just a pastime—it was a joy to witness how much Ajeong’s broadcasts grew and shone day by day.

I settled comfortably on the sofa and waited for the stream to start.

Right on time, the familiar opening BGM played, and Ajeong’s avatar appeared on-screen, beaming brightly.

She was as flawless as ever.

[Ta-da~! Hello, everyone! Your shining star, Ajeong, is here again today~! Did you all have a good day?]

Her tone was different from usual—bursting with excitement and energy that radiated through the screen.

And for good reason. Yesterday, she and Jeongyeon had visited the newly completed "palace," a space exclusively for the Starlight Project members.

The chat seemed to pick up on her exhilaration, buzzing with liveliness from the very start.

— Aha~ (short for "Ajeong hwaiting")
— Why so hyped from the get-go today???
— What’s up, what’s up? Why are you in such a good mood? Feels unfamiliar lol
— Is today butter exchange day??
— Just seeing Ajeong smile these days makes me happy lol

[Hehe, why am I so excited today, you ask? Well~ everyone! There’s something I really, really want to show you! Remember how I mentioned going somewhere yesterday? Well, I saw something absolutely incredible!]

Ajeong clasped her hands together and bounced on her feet—or at least, her avatar did. Every little movement, enhanced by cutting-edge tech, perfectly conveyed her giddiness.

— What is it?
— Something incredible?? Omg, was it something spicy between Rinne (the secretary) and Nagaham (the CEO)? (Message deleted)
— Oh, she’s just hyped ‘cause she went out for drinks lolol
— Did you go out with Rinne?? She was off-stream yesterday too.
— Just spit it out already, quit teasing!

As the chat exploded with curiosity, Ajeong deliberately drew out the suspense, heightening the anticipation.

[Ahem! It’s—drumroll, please!—our very own Jelnaga Entertainment! The new home of the Starlight Project! I went to see our company’s new building!! Waaah! Clap, clap!]

She cheered and clapped for herself, and the chat flooded with reactions like "Wow," "No way," and "Finally!"

Ever since the showcase, the company building had been a hot topic among fans.

[I actually took some photos yesterday—can I show them on stream? Oh, hold on, let me ask Rinne unnie real quick!]

She adjusted her headset, pretending to glance at another monitor, then brightly announced:

[Okay! Got permission! Everyone, get ready to be amazed! Here’s the first photo!]

A picture popped up on-screen—likely taken by Ajeong herself—showing the sleek, almost secretive interior of the building.

[This is the inside of our company building! Isn’t it amazing? The exterior is just as stunning, but for security reasons, we can only show the interior for now. Sorry about that!]

As Ajeong bowed her head slightly, her avatar mirrored the gesture.

[But hey, it just shows how seriously we take security! Just getting inside requires fingerprint and retina scans—I thought I was entering some top-secret movie base! Even the glass is one-way, so you can’t see in from outside!]

— Damn, this place is huge??
— The security level lolololol
— For a VTuber company, they’re insanely thorough with security lololol
— Nagaham’s scale is next-level insane lololol
— It’ll probably show up in searches later anyway, but better safe than sorry.

[And this is the lobby! Doesn’t it look like a hotel lounge? See the company logo and Starlight Project name engraved on the wall? Just seeing that made my chest swell with pride! Like, "Wow, I’ve really made it!"]

As the lobby photo appeared, the chat grew even more frenzied.

Exclamations like "Majestic!" and "So classy!" poured in, alongside jokes like "Nagaham, hire me as a guard dog" or "Are they hiring janitors? I’ll take it."

Watching this, I smiled faintly. Ajeong’s pride and happiness—this was one of the reasons I had bought the entire building.

Beyond just providing top-tier facilities, I wanted them to feel a sense of belonging and specialness—to know they were part of the best environment possible.

[And now! The real jaw-dropper is coming! We each have our own private spaces, and wow… I was so shocked when I first saw mine yesterday, I nearly drooled!]

Next came a photo of Ajeong’s personal broadcast studio and lounge.

State-of-the-art PCs and streaming equipment, a cozy sofa, a small kitchenette, and a stunning cityscape view through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

[This is my room! My own space! I can stream here, relax here! And all this equipment? I don’t even know what half of it does, but it looks crazy expensive! Rinne unnie said it all adds up to millions! The view is incredible too, but sadly, I can’t show it for security reasons!]

So excited she could barely contain herself, Ajeong even started doing a little victory dance for her viewers.

[And here’s the real kicker! The CEO said we can live here if we want! Full room and board! They’ll even help us find apartments nearby, but wow… I seriously felt like Cinderella yesterday!]

— Holy shit, this is insane.
— I wanna live there so bad wtf
— A whole-ass personal studio in the company building?? Lolololol
— Nagaham, adopt me too pls T_T
— Wait, so the company’s even helping Ajeong find a place?? What kind of welfare is this??
— No way lololololol
— If they open auditions, the competition’s gonna be brutal lololol

Ajeong kept gushing as she showed off every corner of the space. It was a far cry from the days when she streamed from a cramped one-room apartment with her clay-like avatar.

Her voice carried not just excitement but deep gratitude—toward me, the one who had made it all possible.

To me, it wasn’t just her cheerful chatter that stood out, but the way her past wounds seemed to heal little by little, replaced by newfound hope.

That’s right. Keep smiling like that.

With my full support, she—and the others—had to shine their brightest.

[Okay, everyone! Don’t be shocked just yet! The real, real, real highlight is still coming! This is… honestly beyond words. Just see for yourselves!]

The final photo revealed the motion-capture studio in the basement.

The sheer scale of the high-tech equipment filling the vast space was overwhelming even in a still image.

[This! Is the motion-capture studio! Wow… I literally screamed when I saw this yesterday with Rinne unnie. It’s like a movie set or a futuristic lab! Those cameras and sensors capture every movement and translate it into our avatars—even our expressions, down to the tiniest detail!]

Clapping enthusiastically, Ajeong reacted as if seeing it for the first time, even though she’d been there just yesterday.

[This is where we’ll create all kinds of content! Dancing in 3D, singing, even virtual concerts! Just imagining it makes me giddy! We might even do VR collabs with others!]

Her voice brimmed with excitement, unable to contain her anticipation for the endless possibilities ahead.

And the stage for her dreams? I had built it.

— Wait, the entire thing is a mocap studio???
— Not just mocap—the scale is insane wtf
— Money really can buy anything lololol
— Let’s go to Ajeong and Rinne’s concert!!!!
— Holding out for mocap dance covers, damn it!
— So if Rinne grabs Ajeong’s chest during a mocap stream, will it go boing-boing???
— A VTuber company with a studio bigger than a movie set?? Lolololol

The chat was in full celebration mode. The viewers were just as thrilled about the future Ajeong was painting.

In this perfect environment, Ajeong and Rinne would undoubtedly deliver performances beyond imagination.

[Honestly… all of this is thanks to Jelnaga’s CEO. That someone like me could have this much… I don’t even know how to express my gratitude. CEO, if you’re watching… Thank you. From the bottom of my heart! I’ll do my absolute best as a Starlight Project member and a Jelnaga artist! Please keep watching over us!]

Ajeong’s heartfelt thanks came with a slight tremble, her eyes possibly even reddening.

I watched quietly, a satisfied smile on my face.

Gratitude was unnecessary—but the sincerity of her emotions wasn’t unwelcome.

In fact, seeing her happiness and growth in the world I’d crafted was the greatest reward and joy for me.

This is only the beginning.

As I murmured to myself, I envisioned Ajeong’s bright future—and my ever-growing, ever-perfecting collection.

What other shining stars would I place on this flawless stage?

My eyes gleamed sharply again as I began considering the next target.

Watching her happiness was enjoyable, yes—but I already knew it wouldn’t be enough to fill the void within me.

Still.

Well… this isn’t so bad either.

A little warmth like this wasn’t entirely unpleasant.