Chapter 215
Chapter 215
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 215
Chapter Title: Blue LUV Has Reached Its 1st Anniversary!
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It hasn't been long since Jiwon's joining was confirmed.
The acceptance notices for the rest of the members followed soon after.
Of course, it's still a secret from the Pista. Only the company insiders know for now.
A total of three new members.
The staff had originally been thinking four.
But the President decided on three since there weren't any more standout candidates.
Plus, with five first-generation members already...
She wanted to make it an even eight to avoid anyone feeling left out during group content.
"Hehe, tomorrow's already our first anniversary."
With the second-generation lineup finalized, us first-gen members finally got together for a meetup.
Tomorrow's the anniversary broadcast, so we figured we'd celebrate a little early.
We'd originally wanted the company staff to join us too, but everyone was too swamped with work.
Already buzzing with excitement, I munched on a cheese ball and spoke up.
Chae-yoon unnie, who had been heartily tilting her beer glass beside me, nodded.
"Yeah, time really flies. Feels like it's only been about a month."
A year is short if it's short, long if it's long.
But at least to Chae-yoon unnie and me, it felt incredibly brief.
We nodded vigorously in mutual understanding, sharing a grin.
"I actually feel like it dragged on a bit. Maybe because so much happened?"
"Could be. Same here."
"Yeah, it does feel like the busiest year of my life."
On the flip side, the other three seemed to feel like the road to our first anniversary had been subjectively longer.
They chatted while propping their chins, reminiscing about the past year's events.
Yeah, a ton really did happen.
In my case, right after debuting, I started a clip channel and got found out.
Then barely any time after debut, I collabed with a major overseas VTuber.
I even collapsed midway and got carted off to the hospital.
...Hold on. Why are all these memories just me causing trouble?
I don't think I was that much of a troublemaker.
But if that's how my memories paint it, I guess I have to accept it.
"Da-jeong, what's the most memorable moment for you from the past year?"
I was midway to my second cheese ball.
Ji-ah unnie looked at me with her usual gentle gaze and asked.
Uuum, too many to count.
This happened, that happened.
And the fun stuff? Piled up like a mountain.
But if I had to pick just one...
"For me, personally, the Last collab! It was the first time we all gathered in a server to play, and it was so much fun!"
"Last was a total hit. Da-jeong's pumpkin patch was insanely popular."
"Right? Everyone from the server came flocking."
"Whenever I think of Last, all I remember is Chae-yoon borrowing money from Da-jeong to gamble."
"Th-that was for the broadcast's fun...?!"
D-did that happen?
It felt a bit much to chalk it up to 'broadcast fun'—Chae-yoon unnie's eyes had practically rolled back.
I didn't notice while we were in-game...
But after rewatching it through her stream footage, my impression shifted a little.
"What about you, Ji-ah unnie?"
"For me... it's gotta be that trip we took recently. Probably because it's so fresh."
"Makes sense. You were secretly hyped for the cruise, unnie."
"Kekeke, you even said you wanted mountains at first, then switched to the sea."
"Th-that's not it...! Sure, the cruise was fun too, but..."
Ji-ah unnie protested like she was truly wronged, but the members weren't buying it at all.
Most reactions were teasing stuff like, "Uuuung, suuure?"
Pissed off, Ji-ah unnie downed her remaining beer in one go, drawing exclamations from all around.
Ooh, so cool.
I wish I could drink that stylishly too.
Whenever we all drink together, there's always just cola or soda in front of me. Kinda sad.
"Next up, Ra-hee unnie? Your most memorable?"
"For me... the Hyper War tournament, I think? We all did great, but Da-jeong's hard carry left a huge impression."
"Kruuuh, that was epic. People even called her the War God."
"They still do sometimes when Da-jeong plays Hyper War."
"Uuu, you have no idea how embarrassing that is..."
Ra-hee unnie said it proudly enough.
But honestly, I was just thrilled about the win at first—after that, I thought I'd die of shame.
Even pro gamers mentioned me in their post-tourney interviews.
I was scared to even launch Hyper War for a good while after.
These days, I've reached the point where I can enjoy it somewhat, but it's still embarrassing all the same.
"And you, Chae-yoon unnie?"
"Jar game for me. You recommended it, Da-jeong, so I thought, 'Gotta be a blast,' and played. Nearly died from high blood pressure."
"Kuhp...! I remember. You even raged with a shotgun, Chae-yoon."
"Honestly, I held back 'cause it was you, Da-jeong. If Yuna had recommended it, I'd have hunted her down."
"Wh-what did I ever do to you...!"
She must still hold a grudge from back then—Chae-yoon unnie was glaring at me.
I hurriedly ducked behind Ji-ah unnie and kept munching cheese balls.
B-but my subs shot up thanks to that...!
You were thrilled about it too, unnie!
Complaining about it now is too much...!
"For me, it was the collab with Verdi-chan and Da-jeong. It was just... so good. I never even dreamed it'd happen."
"Ah, right. Verdia was Yuna's fave originally, yeah?"
"When the collab got announced, wasn't Yuna all teary?"
"She was like, 'A collab with Verdi-chan...' and all."
"Yuna's got a surprisingly soft heart."
"N-no, I didn't cry...?!"
No, you totally did, Yuna.
I remember it crystal clear.
To be precise, you started tearing up but held it back once the unnies teased you.
Of course, it didn't get a fully happy ending after I collapsed afterward.
But I remember Yuna being so hyped that I prepped extra hard too.
That collab led to us meeting in real life, and we're still in touch now.
Man, laying it all out like this... so much really did happen.
How many more if I include the ones we didn't mention?
Guess that means it was a busy but fulfilling year?
I got a little sentimental, lost in those memories for a moment.
I hope our second anniversary, third, and everything after...
Stays just as happy and fun as this past year.
"Let's do one final cheers for the anniversary and snap a group photo! Sound good?"
"Ooh, yeah!"
"As the eldest unnie, you gotta lead the toast!"
"M-me? I'm no good at this stuff..."
Clutching that wish close, I clinked glasses with the members.
Finally, the day of our first anniversary arrived.
Heart pounding, I sat down at my computer.
With some time before the stream started, I peeked at the fan cafe.
"Waaah..."
The fan cafe was overflowing with anniversary celebration posts, drawing awed sighs from me.
Nobody told them to do it.
The Pista had united as one to fill the board like this—it made me so proud and thrilled.
Hehe, the Pista are just as excited about our first anniversary as we are.
Yeah, let's stick together from here on out too.
And make countless memories together.
With those words silently sent out to the Pista, I fired up the stream.
Since it's the first anniversary today, we're doing a full group collab.
It's not just casual Discord chit-chat—it's an official all-together schedule, the first in ages, and I'm hyped.
The President's messages popped up in the Blue LUV Discord room.
Soon after, her avatar appeared on the stream screen.
The President rarely shows her face, let alone her avatar, so it was a rare sight—everyone erupted in cheers.
Ueng, the 'thanks' part felt a bit off.
But yeah, the President's avatar really is that rare.
I watched the stream, figuring that chatterbox was a diehard Cloud Squad member.
『Yes, then let's bring out today's stars, the Blue LUV members!』
The President's intro line followed.
Our avatars materialized simultaneously in the interview-style seats.
The Pista cheered once more at the sight.
『One, two, three.』
"Hello, we're Blue LUV!"
Our voices overlapped with Ji-ah unnie's count.
And with that, our monumental first-anniversary stream finally kicked off.
『It's been forever since we were all in one place like this. Right?』
The President, serving as today's daily MC, guided things politely for the stream.
Her speech felt a tad awkward.
But since she kept her broadcast persona intact with polite language, there wasn't much disconnect.
『Yeah. If we don't count that recent Discord gathering...』
『Official full-group stuff like this really has been ages.』
『That's why I'm so excited. Hanging with all the members is the most fun.』
『Totally. Yuna even calls us up for games.』
"I gamed with Yuki-chan two days ago too."
Yuna's love for the members really is something else.
If my affection as a Pista fan feels strong...
Yuna's got so much aegyo and is such a sweetheart.
She tends to drag members out to play at the drop of a hat.
Just two days ago, it was me she gamed with.
Four days before that? I heard it was a date with Chae-yoon unnie.
They say rabbits get lonely easily—is Yuna like that too?
『Euuugh, Yuki's annoying me to death. She's always in Discord going 'President, President. You busy?'』
『Annoying? That's too mean...!』
The President must've dealt with Yuna plenty.
She vented her exasperation with her mask fully off.
Yuna protested in a sulky voice, but the President showed zero reaction.
『Anyway, enough chit-chat. Let's do the 1st anniversary commemorative Q&A as planned. There are some pretty spicy questions, so brace yourselves, everyone.』
『P-President calls them spicy... how bad can they be...?』
『Like spicy donkatsu level?』
『I'm already getting anxious.』
『Eh, the President picked 'em carefully, I'm sure.』
"Y-yeah. No way the President would pick anything bad for us."
A few members looked uneasy at the President's warning.
Chae-yoon unnie and I stepped up to reassure them.
Sure, the President's pretty no-nonsense even on streams, but in an official Q&A like this? Nah.
I trust her.
『Euhehehe...』
...Yeah, I'm trusting her.
Probably.