Chapter 259
Chapter 259
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 259
Chapter Title: First Collab with My Junior!
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[Jiwon] - It's only been a few days since my debut, and we're already doing a collab...
[Jiwon] - I'm so nervous.
[Jiwon] - Please take good care of me today, Da-jeong.
[Me] - Hehe.
[Me] - You'll do great!
[Me] - Don't worry, fighting!
From the morning, I replied to Jiwon's texts with a bright smile.
That's right.
Today was the day of my collab with Jiwon.
More precisely, starting today, for three weeks—one per week—I had one-on-one collabs scheduled with the second-generation members.
The first one up was Mitsuki, the eldest sister of the second gen—aka Jiwon.
The content title was simply set as Lulu Introduces the Blues!
Once the juniors were done, I planned to invite the first-gen members one by one in turn.
Their schedules were packed, so I'd have to coordinate a bunch, but still.
"Alright, let's do this!"
Like always, I pumped myself up alone and plopped down at my desk.
There was still a bit of time before the stream started.
But since it was a collab day, there was a ton to prep, so I needed to run checks.
I hope it turns into a fun time.
And I'd be thrilled if the Cherries came to love our juniors a lot, too.
As announced, I turned on the stream a little early today.
True to the collab vibe, the background was a bit different from usual.
Since it was like a one-on-one talk show, I'd set it up to feel like we were chatting at a cafe table.
The concept was me inviting members to my brand-new little cafe.
I'd arranged the avatars to fit naturally into the scene, and I was pretty satisfied.
I planned to reuse it for other members' content, so I splurged a bit to make it nice. Hehe.
"Hi everyone! Nice to see you! Thanks so much for joining Lulu Introduces the Blues! today!"
Huh, really?
I thought I was the same as always.
Guess I was unconsciously hyped for the collab with a junior.
"Hehe, as I mentioned before, today we're doing a talk show with one of our Blue LUV members! Wondering who the first one is, right?!"
Ooh, someone already guessed it.
I'd only said it was a second-gen member without naming names.
As expected, the Cherries have killer instincts.
"Someone already got it right? Yep! Today's guest is none other than Mitsuki-chan, the self-proclaimed and fan-recognized pure担当 of Blue LUV's second gen! Give her a big round of applause!"
Ssslliiide—
"Hello. I'm Aya Mitsuki, Blue LUV second gen, moon person from the moon. Nice to see you, Cherries."
Everyone cheered as Jiwon appeared with a special effect like the moon blurring in rippling water.
Hehe, I prepped that just for today!
I have ones ready for the other members too, so look forward to it!
"Hehe, this is the first time chatting with Mitsuki-chan on stream, right?"
"Yeah. I've gotten meals from you, sunbae, and tons of help, but meeting on stream feels kinda awkward."
I-it's not social skills!
I really bought her meals and helped out!
W-well, it wasn't huge help or fancy meals, but...!
"Mi-Mitsuki-chan, saying that right off the bat makes it seem too much like social skills...?"
"Huh? No. I really got a ton of help from Lulu sunbae. If it weren't for you, I might not have even debuted."
"Eek...! R-really that much?"
Before diving into the main content, her sudden deep gratitude threw me for a loop instead.
D-did I really help the juniors that much?
Sure, I gave final confirmation on the last day...
And answered questions via text sometimes in between...
But that was it, right?
It felt overly grateful compared to what I'd actually done, so I got embarrassed.
I ducked down a little without thinking.
And then my ahoge poked up above my head.
"Pfft, sunbae. What do we do if the host hides?"
"S-sorry, Mitsuki-chan. But hearing all that praise made me shy..."
"Ugh, sunbae. You're too cute when you're embarrassed..."
Uuu...
I knew she said I was her fave on her debut stream.
But I didn't expect her to show this much fan heart on stream.
Made me even more embarrassed.
N-no. Still, I'm the host today!
As a sunbae, I can't just stay flustered!
Today, I have to lead Jiwon—no, Mitsuki-chan!
"A-ahem! A-anyway, thanks for stopping by my cafe today. Mitsuki-chan."
"Oh, this is your cafe, sunbae? No wonder it's so pretty."
Agh, it's just the setting! The setting!
Why's everyone taking it as UFC-level serious!
Think of it as WWE at most!
And stop dredging up my dark history!
Anyway, after a short chat with Jiwon, we eased into the main content.
It was just a casual talk show, no real structured stuff.
"Alright, let's get into the real content now. Ready, Mitsuki-chan?"
"Yes. All set."
No need to be that nervous.
As a sunbae, I should take good care of Jiwon here.
Yeah, leave it all to your sunbae!
"First, just a few quick questions. Mitsuki-chan, you finally debuted this time, right? I'm most curious how that debut stream felt."
"What to say... It was kinda hectic. Felt like a dream... I remember peeking at the chat whenever I could because nearly 10,000 viewers came in, and I was like, 'This many people watching me?'"
Her textbook yet sincere answer had me nodding along like, "Yeah, yeah."
Lots I could relate to.
Especially the dreamlike part—I agreed a hundred percent.
In a way, wasn't it like the moment idols first step on stage?
"Since you debuted, Mitsuki-chan, people keep saying 'Blue LUV finally has a pure member!' What's your take on that?"
"Uh, well? I've never thought of myself as pure... I'm more 4D, honestly. Plus with Ellin sunbae there, doesn't feel right claiming pure担当 myself. But the praise makes me happy, of course."
She seemed shy about the title, but viewers were backing her as pure担当.
Yeah, Jiwon does give off strong pure vibes to me.
Though not enough to dethrone Ji-ah unnie.
For now, note those naughty Cherry nicks who just chatted.
Gonna snitch to Ji-ah unnie later.
Anyway, next question... Ah.
This one.
I-It's a bit embarrassing to ask myself, but the staff picked it, so I should anyway. Yeah.
"Oh, this next one's not my pick—it's from our staff... You said I was your fave on stream, right? Curious why."
"Reasons are too many to pick one... But if I had to, it's the loveliness."
"L-loveliness?"
L-loveliness, huh.
Feels a million light-years away from me.
And the Cherries agreeing so hard was just baffling.
"Cherries might not know, but sunbae's really the same on and off stream. Especially... Ah, can I spill this story?"
"W-what story? It's not something weird, right?"
Not a fan of the word "story" after past traumas, so I wanted to stop her.
But it was a stream—for fun's sake, couldn't just block it outright.
I urged her to go ahead, and after a slight hesitation, she smiled and spoke.
"Actually, we had our final confirmation the day before debut. You came and checked us over? Pointed out our flaws so coolly—one by one—and I was just flooded with respect."
"Hehe... Th-that wasn't much."
Unlike my worries, it wasn't some embarrassing kill-me story, so I laughed.
But like saying 'Got complacent, huh?', Jiwon's words suddenly shifted.
"But after confirmation wrapped, the President praised you tons and patted her thigh? Then you hopped right onto her lap, got pets, and grinned so innocently."
"Eh, e...?"
Wa-wait a sec.
Stream's going this way?
S-sure, I was super happy from the President's praise then...
But phrasing it like that makes me sound like a kid!
"That's when I realized. 'Ah, this person's a whole new species of human I've never seen. She's literally loveliness personified.' Oh, and that pic's my wallpaper now."
"Y-you made me your wallpaper...?!"
Th-this is news to me...!
Sure, I heard the shutter and knew she took a pic.
President's lap was too comfy, so I just thought 'Snap if you want' and stayed put.
But she kept it as wallpaper?!
"Anyway, that's why Lulu sunbae's my fave. Never met anyone this cute and lovely in my life."
"Uuu..."
N-not embarrassed!
M-my face is just a little hot!
No way I'd get shy from a junior's praise!
I'm a sunbae, after all!