Chapter 268
Chapter 268
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 268
Chapter Title: Winter Break Comes to Blue LUV Too!
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After Christmas passes, two things naturally come next.
One is the new year.
The other, limited to students, is the joyful winter break.
Honestly, winter break was something that had absolutely nothing to do with me originally.
I never properly went to school, and every day felt like a weekend anyway.
Even after becoming a VTuber, that hasn't changed much.
But this time, with all the first- and second-generation members gathered, the President suddenly dropped a bombshell.
"So this time, I'm assigning winter break homework. Everyone, make sure you do it properly."
"Huh? H-homework?"
"Ugh, homework...!"
"Sudden PTSD kicking in..."
That's right.
She was assigning winter break homework.
I was just surprised, but Yuna and Chae-yoon unnie groaned and faceplanted right onto the desk.
Just how terrifying could winter break homework be?
"What kind of winter break homework is it, President?"
"You're not telling us to solve math problems all of a sudden, are you? Evantide...?"
Meanwhile, Ji-won calmly accepted it and immediately asked about the details.
Da-yoon, trembling in fear just like Chae-yoon unnie, was already wearing a worried expression.
No way it's something like that, right?
I haven't really experienced a proper break myself, so I'm not sure.
"So-eun will explain from now on. So-eun?"
"Yes, President."
In response to the President's call, So-eun unnie stepped forward, adjusted her glasses, and pulled something out.
It was an A4 sheet packed with writing, which she distributed like handouts one by one.
Looking it over closely, everyone's eyes went wide as saucers.
"As you can see, they're simple things. First off, before break started, what was the very first thing you all did? Do you know, Yuna?"
"Making a daily schedule!"
"Right. Starting from that, I put together mostly fun stuff. Don't worry, nothing too hard."
Hmm, yeah, definitely not difficult.
Just looking at the list: making a daily schedule, building a snowman, writing a picture diary, and so on...
Simple things that are fun and perfect for content.
But the problem is...
"Y-you're saying we have to do all this in two weeks?"
"Yes. And just so you know, if you don't, you'll get scolded by the President."
"Gahhhhh!"
Yeah, the timeframe is ridiculously short.
Considering a typical winter break, there's barely enough time to get it all done.
Especially for slightly lazy types like Chae-yoon unnie, who was screaming right now—it might be hardcore mode.
"This kinda reminds me of when we were kids. Feels nice, right, Ra-hee?"
"Yeah, totally. Sounds fun."
On the other hand, Ji-ah unnie and Ra-hee unnie were warmly chatting with each other, smiling like they were enjoying it.
Chae-yoon unnie, unable to stand it, quipped, "Unnies are old, so that's why!"—only to get punched in the solar plexus by Ji-ah unnie and retire. That's a secret.
"Hehe..."
"What's got Da-jeong so excited?"
And I was grinning like an idiot while looking at the homework too.
The President had snuck up behind me at some point and asked while giving me a back hug.
"It's my first time ever experiencing a break like this. I've never done stuff like this before... so I'm kinda looking forward to it."
"...Really? That's good."
She listened to my answer, then gently patted my head.
I always feel it, but the President's head pats are something else.
It feels like what it would be like if Mom patted my head.
"President! Humanely speaking, if it's a break, you should give us a proper rest period before assigning homework!"
"Hear, hear! Hayul, you think so too, right?!"
"M-me...?!"
"Hey, you two. Don't drag Hayul into this just to pad your numbers."
Meanwhile, a revolt was brewing over there.
The ringleaders were, as always, Chae-yoon unnie and Yuna.
They even tried to rope in Hayul, but the person herself panicked with wide eyes.
The President scolded the two.
Winter break, huh.
Of course, Chae-yoon unnie and Yuna were probably half-joking.
But since it's called winter break, taking a little rest does sound nice.
Especially lately—we barely had any proper rest except for Christmas Eve.
We'd been going non-stop with hardly any days off.
Given the President's personality, it made sense for her to give a break around now.
"President, how about tweaking the content a bit to really feel like a break?"
"Even So-eun?"
"Group rest might be tough, but what if we rotate personal breaks? Like three days each, staggering the dates."
"Urgh..."
And when even So-eun unnie sided with them, the President groaned.
It wasn't in the plan, but it was a reasonable suggestion, so she was mulling it over.
"Exactly! Plus, the homework includes going on a trip!"
"We can't even go during off days—minimum three days, I say!"
"I agree, President!"
Now Da-yoon joined in, making it three protesters.
The President hung her head... then nodded.
"Sigh... Fine. Three days should be okay. But like I said, no group rest. Perfect—we have eight members. Let's do rotations of two at a time."
"Yesssss!"
"Break time!"
There were some conditions, but at the President's words granting days off anyway...
Chae-yoon unnie and Yuna hugged each other and screamed.
"Ji-won, what're you gonna do on your break?"
"Me? Probably just stay home...?"
"If your schedule's free, wanna rest together? We could go to that shop you mentioned wanting to visit last time."
"Huh? R-really...? I'd love that if you're okay with it..."
And on one side, same-age friends Ra-hee unnie and Ji-won were chatting.
They weren't besties yet, but they could talk even on breaks, so...
Ra-hee unnie seemed determined to get closer this time.
Yes, that's a good development.
The first- and second-gens need to bond more.
"Unnie! Unnie, rest with me. I found a new bakery the other day!"
"Really...? Sounds great if it's that."
Yuna's pairing up with Ji-ah unnie, I guess.
Makes sense—their hobbies match surprisingly well.
Yuna frequents dessert spots, so she naturally likes bread too.
Ji-ah unnie goes without saying, so it's a great combo.
"Da-yoon, wanna go skiing? My uncle runs a pension, and he invited us over."
"Ooh, for real?! I love skiing...!"
"Go?"
"Go go!"
Likewise, same-age Chae-yoon unnie and Da-yoon had already planned their schedule.
By the way, those two are the closest between first- and second-gens.
They click so well, they're already calling each other besties.
That leaves just me and Hayul, naturally.
Of course, same days off, but separate schedules.
No need to hang out together, but it'd be nice to bond more this time.
"Hayul, Hayul."
"Y-yes, sunbae-nim."
Calling her name repeatedly got her usual stiff reply.
Hayul still finds me a bit uncomfortable.
Actually, she seems to see all the first-gens as a little intimidating.
"Got any plans for your break? If not, wanna hang out together?"
"Huh? T-to-together...?"
"Yeah. Unless you don't want to, of course..."
"N-no! It's fine. But hanging with me won't be fun..."
Hayul fidgeted with her hands, replying timidly.
Yeah, as the senior here, I need to take the lead.
"No, I think it'd be fun hanging with you. Hehe, so what should we do? Got any favorites?"
"I do have something I like... but it probably won't suit sunbae-nim's tastes."
"Huh? What is it? Anything's fine—let's do it together. Even if I don't know much, you can teach me!"
"R-really?"
"Yeah!"
Hayul's hobby can't be that niche anyway.
I nodded readily, figuring whatever it was would be fine.
Then joy lit up Hayul's face...
"Th-then I'll prepare everything! It's happening right now anyway!"
She clenched her fists with a determined look.
Prepare? Happening now—what exactly?
Exactly one week later.
Blue LUV's winter break announcement went out, and the first turn was me and Hayul.
Meaning we get three days off starting today.
And during this time, to bond with Hayul, I agreed to join her hobby...
"Doobu, I don't wanna gooo...!"
"Nyaang?"
But when the day actually arrived, fear welled up inside me, and I clung to Doobu, whining like a kid being dragged to the dentist.
Ugh, why did I say that, Jeong Da-jeong...!
I should've at least asked what it was beforehand!
Usually so lacking in confidence, why do I get this baseless bravado at times like this!
*Ding-*
"Eek?!"
In the mood to smack myself silly while rolling on the sofa with Doobu...
I jumped at the phone notification, flinching back.
Then I cautiously picked up the phone and checked the latest message...
[Hayul] - Sunbae-nim!
[Hayul] - Just come here!
[Hayul] - I've prepared everything from outfits onward, so don't worry!
[Hayul] - (photo)
As expected, it was a message from Hayul.
And at the very end, a photo of a pink, cutesy dress that looked like it would update my black history on the spot if worn outside.
Seeing it, I fell into despair and wailed at the top of my lungs.
"Who would've thought Hayul's hobby was cosplay...!"
That's right.
Hayul's hobby was actually cosplay.
And what was "happening now" was none other than Comic Land, the subculture event.
And now, I was inevitably getting dragged there.
While wearing an anime character costume I'd never tried in my life.
Ehehe...
This has to be a dream.
Please, someone tell me it's a dream.