Chapter 209
Chapter 209
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 209
Chapter Title: Rehearsal for When the Juniors Arrive!
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Exactly one week later.
The recruitment notice for the 2nd generation finally went up on the cafe, Mityube channel, and elsewhere.
Seeing it filled me with a strange excitement, and with my heart pounding more than usual today, I turned on the stream.
"Hey everyone! Did you have a yummy dinner?"
They could tell just from my greeting.
The Cherries tossed out comments saying I seemed extra lively today.
I guess my emotions show on my face pretty easily.
"Hehe, does it show? Maybe it's because I had a yummy dinner with Lucrezia unnie."
Hey! You're no Cherry!
In the whole year I've been streaming, I could count on one hand the times I've eaten on stream!
How dare a fake Cherry try to slyly gang up on me!
But I'll forgive you!
Fake Cherry or not, you're still a Cherry!
And from today, you're a real Cherry!
"I had pasta for dinner. I've gotten into basil pesto lately, so I make it a lot, and when I gave some to Lucrezia unnie before, she loved it."
Oh, that's a good way too.
I don't know what burrata cheese is, but next time I get the chance, I should try making it.
Come to think of it, there seem to be a lot of talented Cherries.
They give great tips when my computer's acting up sometimes.
Or cooking tips like today.
I wonder why they're even Cherries at this point.
"Of course I did! And actually, we heard about it last week. That they'd be recruiting 2nd gen and the notice would go up soon."
No, what Zero-Two date!?
There was an embargo—how was I supposed to say anything!?
The moment I did, it'd be an instant one-on-one with the President!
Look at them blabbering like it's not their problem.
Eek? That happened?
I haven't watched streams yet today because I was confirming stuff.
Chae-yoon unnie said that, huh.
Yeah, but if it's Chae-yoon unnie, she might actually do it.
Not that I think that way, of course...
Sometimes when Yuna gets scolded by her, she grumbles "Boomer."
I dunno if you'd call it a talent, but maybe an unexpected one will pop up?
"I'm not really expecting anything specific... I'm just curious what kinda people will come. Our 1st gen has this overall nice, calm image, so opposites would be fun."
Psh, that's all just broadcast character stuff.
Our members are so nice.
Though "calm" mostly applies to Ji-ah unnie and Ra-hee unnie.
Chae-yoon unnie and Yuna are super quiet when they wanna be.
...Of course, that's only when they're asleep, but that's our secret.
"Why, why not...?! I'm a full-fledged senior too! Why won't I get senior treatment?!"
That's too much!
How scary of a senior do you think I am!?
Even if we're all Blue LUV, cold water has a top and bottom!
I'll make sure they give me proper senior treatment—watch me!
"Hmph! You can say that now, but once the juniors arrive, I'll show you how scary a senior I can be!"
Hmm, a demo.
That's not hard.
"Alright, let me show you. Watch closely how well I play the scary senior!"
Ahem.
I cleared my throat a bit...
Turned off facial tracking for a sec, switched to an angry expression, and started acting.
"Ju, junior...! I told you not to do that! Keep it up and I'll get mad?! I'll senior the crap outta you?!"
Hands on hips, glaring, raising my voice.
Stumbling a bit at the start was a slip-up.
But overall, I nailed the scary senior vibe—I was pretty satisfied inside.
Instead, from donations to chat, it was the total opposite of what I expected.
The whole screen was flooded with laughter.
Eh...?
Wh-what? Not scary?
I thought that acting was pretty good.
What went wrong?
"No way! What do you take your senior for! If you wanna touch, use your hands!"
A-no! I can't give up!
I'm a senior now too!
I'm gonna get proper senior treatment!
No more getting smacked around by all the members like last time!
"Uuu, but... If the juniors tease me too, it'd make me sad. To prevent that, I gotta establish discipline from the start!"
Yes yes, exactly.
At least in front of juniors, I gotta build some dignity, right?
I'm a senior now!
And anyway, I'm not a lame baby maknae Uparupa even in front of unnies!
Maknae Uparupa at least!
"Nyaaack!"
A, no! Just watch!
I'll show you how cool I am establishing discipline with the juniors!
I'll unleash such an overwhelming aura that they'll tremble and cry!
...But actually, I don't want them actually crying?
No matter what, making them cry is a bit...
You know, not too scary—just appropriately scary.
Just enough to show my dignity.
"Gasp...!"
As I was steeling myself inwardly, a great point came in via donation.
It felt like enlightenment.
Oh, right.
I don't have to be a strict senior.
I just want respect and dignity from the juniors, that's all.
Like Ji-ah unnie!
But Ji-ah unnie doesn't crack down on discipline just 'cause we're her dongsaengs.
She's super nice and reliable big sis.
If I go for that vibe, wouldn't it suit me?
I'm basically mature and adult-like anyway!
"Great! Then this time, I'll act as the cool, mature senior concept!"
Feeling like I'd found the light, a bit excited.
Ahem, ahem, cleared my throat, then opened my mouth.
"Junior, what do you wanna drink? Senior's got the bill. Americano? Got it. Excuse me, one Americano and a green tea frappuccino with lots of whipped cream! And lots of chocolate chips too!"
I acted out the dashing senior buying coffee for the junior.
Even I was like "nice shoulders" at how high quality it came out.
This should get the Cherries' approval, right? I peeked at chat...
"...Eh?"
The chat was basically all mockery, leaving me bewildered.
Wh-what was wrong?