I Became a Member of My Favorite Group! - Chapter 14

After the avatar samples were revealed.

The boss said there was someone she wanted to introduce to us and called them into the meeting room.

Soon, a woman with a very intellectual vibe appeared.

“My name is Yoon So-eun. I’ll be your manager from now on. Please take care of me.”

She looked to be around Jia unnie’s age, maybe a bit older.

She was already quite tall, but the high heels she was wearing made her seem even taller.

Her calm voice.

Her neatly tied-back hair.

Even the black stockings peeking out from under her skirt.

She gave off a strangely flight attendant-like vibe.

Not that I’ve ever seen a flight attendant in person, though.

Anyway, my first impression was that she seemed very caring and meticulous.

“Wow!”

“Please take care of us!”

Yuna, who was bouncing in her seat, and Chae-yoon unnie, who greeted her politely.

The rest of us also bowed and introduced ourselves.

“By the way, we haven’t even debuted yet. Are we already getting a manager?”

After the introductions, Ra-hee unnie asked something I was curious about too.

Honestly, I thought we’d get a manager much later.

“Of course. You’re going to be busy even before your debut. You’ll need someone to organize your schedules and keep things in order.”

“We’re already going to be busy?”

‘We haven’t even done a practice broadcast yet,’ Chae-yoon unnie said, looking surprised.

The boss responded with a sly laugh, putting on the expression of a ruthless employer.

“That’s right. I’m going to work you to the bone, so brace yourselves. Do you even know who you signed with?”

“Gasp!”

“She’s a tyrant boss!”

“Who’s calling me a tyrant? Have you ever seen such a kind tyrant boss?”

When Chae-yoon unnie and Yuna gasped and shouted, the boss yelled back.

Since we all knew it was a joke, instead of getting tense, we just burst out laughing.

Still, it’s true.

Our boss may sometimes use a bit of a tsundere tone, but she’s incredibly kind.

I know that better than anyone.

“By the way, Manager, how old are you?”

“I’m 26. Aside from the boss, I’m the oldest here.”

So she’s 26.

My guess was spot on.

Not that she looks old, but she definitely seems more mature than Jia unnie.

Yeah, that’s for sure.

“Do you really have to add that…? My heart hurts.”

“S-sorry. I was just trying to explain…”

The boss clutched her chest, seemingly hurt by the word “oldest.”

We all laughed it off, knowing it was a joke, but the manager, who didn’t seem to realize it was a joke, looked flustered and tried to explain.

“Anyway, as a manager, what’s your first impression of our members?”

“You’re all pretty and cute.”

When asked for her first impression, the manager gave a textbook, almost stiff answer.

Seemingly unsatisfied, the boss shook her head and put an arm around the manager’s shoulder.

“Really? So, who’s your type?”

“Huh? M-my type…?”

“Exactly. Like, if you were a guy, who would you want to date? Or if you had a brother, who would you introduce to him?”

Ooh, I’m a bit curious about that too.

Who’s the manager’s type?

Of course, someone like me would be an exception, but among the four… Hmm, this is hard for me too.

If I had to pick a favorite among the Blue LUV members, it would be Erin, aka Jia unnie.

But that’s mostly because I admire her for having qualities I lack.

In terms of feminine charm, I wonder who the manager’s type would be.

“Hmm…”

By the way, the manager seems to have a very serious personality.

Normally, people would just casually pick someone.

But she’s taking it so seriously, looking at each of us in turn, which is kind of cute.

“…Huh?”

‘Pick that one! That one!’

Eventually, the manager’s eyes met mine.

I subtly tilted my head and gave her a look, signaling her to just pick anyone among the four.

“…Pfft.”

Then, the manager suddenly smiled, stared at me for a while, and made her choice.

“I think Da-jeong is my type.”

“Huh? M-me?”

Thinking I must have misheard, I pointed at myself and asked again, but the manager nodded with a satisfied smile.

“Da-jeong just kept giving me looks, saying it’s okay to pick someone else. That was so cute, so I’m choosing Da-jeong.”

“Da-jeong did that…?!”

Why would you say that, Manager!

And if you knew and still picked me, that’s even worse!

I screamed internally, but it didn’t reach the manager.

Meanwhile, the members, who hadn’t realized I’d done that, were busy staring at me in surprise.

Ugh, this is so embarrassing.

“Well, our maknae is kind and cute, after all.”

“True.”

While I wished I could disappear into a mouse hole, Ra-hee unnie and Chae-yoon unnie whispered among themselves.

I wish they’d keep it down since I can hear everything.

At this rate, I might just dig a hole and bury myself.

Anyway, with the conclusion that I was now the manager’s favorite, our first meeting came to an end.

A happy ending… right?

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After the first meeting with the manager, we moved to another room for our scheduled broadcast practice.

There was a soundproofed room next to the meeting room, specifically set up for broadcasting, and that’s where we headed.

“Originally, I planned for everyone to do it together, but since it’s the first day, let’s just have a taste of it one by one. So, who wants to go first?”

The boss asked who wanted to try the practice broadcast first as we stood around the table.

Even though it’s just a practice broadcast, since there aren’t any real viewers, there’s no need to worry too much.

But I was afraid of stepping forward and disappointing everyone, so I took a step back.

“I’ll show you the authority of a senior!”

At that moment, Yuna, the only one with experience as a VTuber, stepped forward.

But come to think of it, doesn’t Yuna not even need practice?

“Alright, Yuna, as the experienced one, you’ll go first. And we need one more person to act as a viewer besides me and So-eun… Any volunteers?”

Just as I was pondering that, a tempting offer followed.

Act as a viewer?

That’s perfect for me!

“B-boss. Can I do it?”

“Huh? Da-jeong?”

When I cautiously raised my hand and expressed my willingness, the boss blinked in surprise.

Is it really that shocking for me to step forward?

Well, I guess I’m usually pretty timid, so maybe it is.

“Yes… Is that okay?”

“It’s fine, but… Da-jeong, have you watched a lot of streams?”

“Yes, believe it or not, I’ve watched a lot of VTubers.”

“Oh, really? That’s the first I’ve heard of it.”

Well, of course, it’s the first time you’re hearing it.

I can’t exactly say, “I was a fan of Blue LUV from five years in the future.”

So, I just mentioned some famous Japanese VTubers and Korean streamers I’ve “seen.”

Yeah, I’ve actually never watched them.

I’m a one-and-only Blue LUV fan when it comes to VTubers.

I’ve hardly watched any other streamers because none of them really caught my interest.

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“Alright, then Da-jeong will act as a viewer and type appropriate chat messages. You can even throw in some toxic comments occasionally.”

“Toxic comments?”

“Yeah, you need to practice dealing with those so you can handle them well during the real broadcast.”

Ah, I see.

I was just planning to enjoy being a fan again, so this is a bit disappointing.

I was going to mindlessly spam supportive comments.

But this is all for our Blue Angels!

For today, I’ll do my best to be toxic.

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“There are two more computers in the other room, so So-eun and I will act as viewers from there. Da-jeong, you can use your phone or the computer here.”

“Yes!”

After setting up the avatar and broadcast settings, the boss left the room, saying, “See you later.”

I guess today’s practice broadcast with Yuna will be recorded and reviewed later.

Unofficially, this marks the beginning of Blue LUV’s first broadcast.

“Da-jeong, I’m starting, okay?”

“Okay.”

Yuna, who had asked for my permission, cleared her throat and started the private broadcast, speaking into the mic.

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“Kon’yuki, everyone! I’m Yukimura Yukiko, the little snow woman debuting with Blue LUV! Please take care of me!”

With her pre-prepared greeting, Yuna smoothly introduced herself as if it were her debut broadcast.

Even though Yukiko’s avatar didn’t move as I remembered, hearing her voice through the headphones made my inner fan wake up, but I held it in.

Calm down, Jeong Da-jeong.

You’re here to help the Blue Angels with their broadcast.

So, you need to act like a normal viewer.

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• Yukiko, you’re so cute! The hairpin suits you so well, and the outfit, which feels like a modified shrine maiden outfit, is so pretty! Your voice is amazing too! I’ll support you for 100, 200 years, so please keep broadcasting forever….

I typed a chat message, trying to keep my emotions in check and act like a regular viewer.

Thud—

“Da-jeong!”

“…Huh?”

The boss suddenly burst into the room and yelled at me.

Did I do something wrong