Chapter 256
Chapter 256
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 256
Chapter Title: Show Me What a Professional Senior Looks Like!
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I'm at the company today.
Because tomorrow is the debut day for the second-generation members.
Why do they need me for the second-gen debut?
Beats me, I want to know too.
Truth is, I didn't come because I wanted to—President suddenly called me in.
"Yah-hoo! Lulu senior, long time no see!"
"Ah, hello. Senior."
"Come on in, Da-jeong."
"Hehe, it's been a while, everyone."
When I got to the meeting room, the President who'd called me was nowhere to be found.
The second-gen kids were the only ones there to greet me.
Screeech—
"Oh, Da-jeong's here? Sorry for dragging you out when you're busy."
"No, it's fine. So, what's up?"
"Yeah, I'll explain now. Drink this first."
"Waaah, thank youuu!"
A little later, the President came back from somewhere and greeted me.
She was holding a carrier bag with coffees in one hand, so she must've gone to the café.
Among them, she handed me my share—a Frappuccino.
I cheered as I took it and immediately started slurping through the straw, slurp slurp.
Personally, my favorite Frappuccino these days is still matcha.
That bittersweet yet sweet taste is addictive.
"Tomorrow's the second-gen debut, right? But before that, the kids want one last confirmation from you."
"Huh? From me?"
"Yeah, from you."
I pointed at myself in surprise and asked again, and President affirmed it.
To make sure, I looked around, and the second-gen kids nodded at me.
Uh, why do they want confirmation from me?
They must've already gotten plenty from President and the staff.
And even if it's confirmation, what can I even do?
"Wh-why me...?"
"Because Lulu senior's a broadcasting genius."
"Y-yeah. We were always amazed watching your streams, senior."
"The other seniors are great too, but we wanted it from you if possible, Da-jeong."
M-me, a broadcasting genius?
I've never thought of myself that way.
Wouldn't it have been better to get it from Chae-yoon unnie or Yuna?
"P-President. Is this okay? I've never done anything like this..."
"No need to overthink it. Just point out the issues like you felt them last time."
"Uuu, but still..."
From what I saw last time, they all seemed plenty good at streaming...
Do they really need my advice?
I hope I don't pour cold water on them with weird suggestions.
"Plus, I think you're the one in our company who'll watch from the viewer's perspective best. So today, think of yourself not as a senior, but as a Pista."
"I-if it's like that..."
Honestly, I'm not super confident, but since President put it that way.
I nodded, deciding to go along with it.
Then we all headed to the media room for mock streams.
"Don't stress too much—just be honest. Got it?"
"Yes."
Dayoon went first.
I decided to watch the stream while typing in chat too.
Thinking their debut hinged on me made me tense in every way, but it was also exciting to be able to help my juniors.
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One hour per person, short streams one after another.
Three hours in total.
"Phew, thought I'd die of nerves."
"Huh? You were nervous, unnie? Didn't seem like it at all..."
"Yeah, I thought the mic would explode."
Once all turns were done, the three huddled together chatting.
Meanwhile, I'd been quietly jotting notes in the corner, and only after finishing my feedback points could I join in.
"So, what'd you think, Da-jeong?"
"It was all good. Characters were on point, debut streams should be fine as is. But..."
"But?"
"Yeah, something's bugging me a bit."
"Speak freely. I'm curious too. You guys listen up."
Uuu, all eyes on me makes it hard to speak.
But I have to.
This is about my juniors' debuts, after all.
Let's go, Jeong Da-jeong!
"One by one, then... First, Dayoon—your energy was super high, which was great. But it felt a bit like you were hyped on your own? Not syncing tension with viewers and pulling them along together, more like solo excitement."
"Like forced hype?"
"No, not that. If anything, like kids chattering nonstop to mom after doing something fun? Got that vibe a little."
"Ahh, I get it. So, too one-sided in conversation?"
"Yeah, a bit."
Since it's direct feedback, I worried if Dayoon might feel bad.
I chose words carefully and nodded, then Dayoon asked.
"Should I chat more with the chat window, senior?"
"It's not a communication issue. You read chat fine from what I saw. Just need to sync breathing with viewers more."
"Breathing... Tricky. But I think I get the feel. I've heard that a lot actually—too chatty on my own."
Dayoon had been full of insane energy just moments ago.
But for feedback, she was more serious than anyone, still taking notes.
To help a bit more, I added.
"Like this: Say a viewer asks, 'What'd you have for dinner?' You go, 'I had this—super tasty. What about you, Pistaz?' Then it flows into shared food talk, good.
But Dayoon, when a viewer asks that, you go, 'I had this, so tasty. I love this kind of food and...' and it just keeps going without pause. Ends up all your talk, no breather for listeners?"
"Whoa, I get it instantly. Senior, you a real genius?"
My explanation landed easy, apparently—Dayoon gasped in admiration.
N-no, not a genius.
Just saying what I felt as a viewer.
"Yeah, I get it. Sometimes watching Dayoon, I felt 'kinda rushed?' but hard to pinpoint. No big issues overall."
"Right. Her energy's high, talk's fun, so no real burden. I hesitated to point it out too..."
"Nah, it's great. Better fix issues. You think so too, Dayoon?"
"Duh, of course. President. Senior, seriously... overwhelming thanks!"
Dayoon grabbed my hand tight, shook it hard, and bowed deeply.
Good it helped.
Next, Ha-yul then.
"Ha-yul's case... Your RP's total opposite of real self, right?"
"Yes."
"So sometimes it breaks immersion. Good girl vibes leaking out..."
"Good girl vibes?"
My words vague? Ha-yul tilted her head.
Dayoon beside her asked, 'Isn't good = good?'
I think so too, but here... bolder image okay.
"Ha-yul's RP is a weakened demon king, right? Speech all demon king-like, but actions not. Felt like peeking at chat too much."
"P-peeking...?"
"Yeah, chatting's good, but too swayed? Opposite of Dayoon—more listening to others than your own stories."
"Ah, I said that too. Ha-yul checks chat too much."
President nodded in agreement.
Spot on.
Streamers gotta read chat and communicate well, sure.
But don't get too bound by it.
You're the one running the show, the star.
Ha-yul: speech haughty, stern demon king.
But eyes glued to chat.
Any topic pops up there, she mentions it.
Viewers might feel communicated with.
Others might feel flow disrupted.
"People wanna hear Ha-yul's stories more, so no need to cling too much. Mid-story, if a hilarious chat ties in, laugh at it—that's enough."
If overdone to Dayoon-level one-way pour, different story.
But Ha-yul doesn't seem that type.
She feels compelled to hear back after her bit.
Issue: cycle too short.
Finish your story fully first.
"M-my stories... Got it. Thanks, senior."
"Hehe, fighting!"
Ha-yul nodded and tapped notes furiously on her phone.
Great character, charming style—she'll do well.
Hope she nails majestic demon king.
"So what should I do, Da-jeong?"
Last up, Ji-won—eyes shining, ready for it.
I summed her eval in one line after sorting thoughts.
"Hm, Ji-won... Get a bit more shameless?"
"Shameless?"
"Yes."
Bit like Ha-yul.
Ha-yul: bold speech, timid actions.
Ji-won: speech too cautious overall.
"Like Ellin unnie—soft, demure speech, but fans see 'weird goddess' character?"
"Yeah."
"I think that's from some shamelessness. Like when Ellin flubs:"
Ahem ahem, cleared throat.
Imitated Ji-ah unnie's tone a bit.
"Ah, I said fridge but meant washer? Sorry. But don't you guys mix 'em up too? Look close, fridge and washer look alike. Both appliances! Like that!"
"Whoa, chills."
"Eek, just like Ellin senior..."
My imitation hit home—Dayoon rolled up sleeve, showed goosebumps.
Ha-yul gaped in awe.
Ahem, I can copy members easy.
Seen 'em for years!
Including past life, full 6 years—6!
"Simply: Ji-won clings too much to mistakes. Minimize errors good, but sometimes shamelessness turns flubs into fun."
"Shamelessness... Got it."
Ji-won eyes lit, scribbling notes.
Not saying it's bad.
Means serious about everything.
But in variety, too serious ain't always best.
Sometimes shameless cuteness charms.
Best example: Ji-ah unnie, Ellin—so benchmark her.
Ji-won even resembles Ji-ah unnie.
Bit more steady, calm.
That's why flub charm would make her cuter.
"Wow, Da-jeong—you're so pro. Coolest when on the job."
"R-really?"
Feedback done, President clapped in admiration.
Hear "cute" often, but "cool"? First—eyes sparkled happy.
President nodded, patted her thigh.
"For real. C'mere, sit. President'll praise you good."
"Ehehe..."
Swish—swish—
So I sat on President's thigh—designated seat—and got petted to my heart's content after ages.
Today, even I think I showed a cool senior side.
Juniors must think so too, right?
Ahem.
"Whoa, Lulu senior always like that? Freakin' cute..."
"Like, not sister—little sis vibes."
"Haa, look at cute Da-jeong... Gotta snap a pic."
Yeah, definitely.