Chapter 15
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 15
Chapter Title: I Became a Vtuber at 18 [07]
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Morning sunlight filtered through the curtains.
Time to get up, huh.
I want to sleep a little longer.
I muttered briefly and sat up, stretching.
Hm? What's this? I feel unusually refreshed.
I basically passed out from the aftermath of last night's stream... Was that why?
First things first, I got out of bed and straightened my rumpled pajamas. Then I fell into thought for a moment.
I never want to go through something like that again.
I hate horror movies, so experiencing a haunted mansion in virtual reality?
It was an excessively brutal plan. And Jung Da-hye was a problem too. I already knew she had some suspicious ulterior motives.
But I never imagined she'd pull off something that outrageous without me knowing.
I couldn't have pictured her groping my butt and waist so boldly.
Now I finally understood the chat's frenzy and the mysterious text from Seo-rin.
For now, maybe I should shower first.
If I let the warm water run over me, this gloomy mood might improve a bit. Let's take it slow.
I opened the door and stepped into the living room. Huh? Where is everyone?
It was strangely quiet.
The TV, always on, was left off, and there were no clattering dish sounds.
Oh, right. I forgot. Dad and Mom are both away on business trips.
I shuffled into the living room in my slippers.
Maybe grab a quick snack. But my smiling face froze in an instant.
In the middle of the living room...
Seo-rin was casually getting dressed.
Her entire white back was exposed.
Her flowing black hair spread across it, and her white shirt was half-off, draped around her waist.
"When did you get here? You could've at least called. You scared me."
"I asked your mom. If it was okay to live with you during her trip. I'll be done dressing soon, so sit on the sofa there."
Her voice was calm. That made it even scarier.
I didn't know where to look. My gaze wandered in the air. The ceiling felt awkward; the floor even more so.
I hurriedly turned my head to hide my flushed ears. Seo-rin stared straight at me.
Why does she keep smiling?
Something feels ominous.
"O-okay? I'll wait in my room for a bit..."
I tried to turn and bolt.
My eyes kept drifting to her skin.
Her back is so beautiful.
And her breasts are way more...
No, this isn't right! Stop, stop!
I might lose control like this.
I need to get out of here now.
Huh? My feet won't move.
She had grabbed my wrist. It was tingling from how tight her grip was.
...You know.
Your bare skin is touching me right now.
Couldn't you at least put on underwear first? This is too exposed.
I don't know where to look...
"No running away. Look at me properly. You can look wherever you want, Yu-na."
I froze solid. I couldn't even cool my burning cheeks.
I just watched her hands.
Each time she reached for her arm, her shoulder line shifted subtly. Through the strands of fallen hair, I glimpsed the outline of her breasts. Far more voluptuous curves than I'd imagined.
I hadn't known because she always wore modest clothes.
She'd been hiding a body like this underneath.
Gulp. I swallowed dryly without thinking.
What am I even looking at right now?
My head couldn't keep up.
Am I dreaming or something?
As I panicked, she turned her head aside.
"How is it? You've seen plenty now? If you want to touch, go ahead anytime. Breasts, waist, thighs—all of it."
"...I didn't see. Besides, that's for after we're adults..."
"You still want to touch, though. Don't you?"
No matter how I racked my brain, I had no comeback.
I pressed my lips tight and dropped my gaze to the floor. My ears and cheeks burned like they might explode.
Seo-rin silently began buttoning her white shirt from the top, one by one.
Movements that were usually quick now dragged slowly. As if she was aware of me.
I'm a mess, body and mind.
Seduce me outright like this...
Isn't that unfair? Sneaky?
"Your face is red."
"...I know."
"Cute."
"If you have time for that, hurry up and make some food."
I snapped curtly and plopped onto the sofa.
Seo-rin chuckled softly and headed to the kitchen.
That smile was annoyingly pretty too.
I buried my face in a cushion.
Calm down, calm down. It's no big deal.
I repeated deep breaths.
I just saw her getting dressed for a second.
Clattering dishes came from the kitchen.
The pot boiling, the fridge opening and closing.
Familiar, peaceful sounds.
She moved around the kitchen like she'd lived here forever.
How is she so skilled at this?
"Yu-na, eggs half-boiled, right?"
"...Yeah."
My voice came out better than expected. Good.
I set the cushion down and stared blankly at the ceiling.
My ears were still hot.
My heart wouldn't settle.
The moment I got to the classroom, I face-planted onto my desk. My mind was exhausted.
To think Seo-rin would act so boldly...
That image still vividly haunted me.
She was so beautiful, I forgot to breathe for a while. I averted my eyes in panic, but it was too late.
Deep down, I wanted to keep looking. How would it feel to touch? Such desires welled up.
Seeing other girls naked or in underwear didn't faze me. I was fine at the bathhouse.
But for some reason, only with her, I couldn't stay calm.
Touching or seeing her body...
It felt guiltily sinful.
As I flailed alone in the corner of the classroom, Ye-rin's voice grabbed me.
"Seo-rin did something shameless, huh?"
"...N-no, it was normal."
"Really? Oh, right. Yu-na, by any chance..."
Ye-rin whispered quietly to me.
It's about the stream. She knows everything.
Lumina's identity, Daisy's— all of it.
"I watched the live stream, and Da-hye went all out. It feels like yesterday she was chasing Seo-rin, and now she's latching onto you.
I was shocked. She's not bad, but you should be careful. She's got a ton of ambition."
Ye-rin leaned in closer, lowering her voice. The face she made when she found something juicy.
She's got teasing material. This is bad.
"I rewatched the stream. Three times."
"...Why."
"It was fun. Especially that scream in the horror map—total classic.
Lumina bragging there's no such thing as ghosts, then flipping out right away. I saved it. For permanent collection."
"Delete it now."
"Nope. Gonna watch it forever. Oh, but hey. When Da-hye grabbed your waist, why was your voice shaking? Scared, or... something else?"
"From fear."
"Even when she groped your butt?"
"That was..."
Ye-rin covered her mouth, laughing.
"Saw the chat? It was yuri central. Everyone saying Lumina's blush was visible, flooding the comments. Views are already in the tens of thousands."
"...For real?"
"Yeah. Thanks to you, Da-hye's debut blew up. Shouldn't she thank you?"
I slammed my forehead back on the desk.
I wanted to vanish.
Tens of thousands saw that scene.
My blushing face...
My trembling voice... Everything.
"You're so oblivious."
Ye-rin's voice dropped even lower.
Pretending to be serious.
This is the most dangerous.
"Just look at the comments—hundreds like this. But you stayed clueless till the end. That's what makes it hilarious."
My ears heated up.
My face burned too.
That was when it happened.
The classroom door opened.
I glanced over casually and froze.
Shaking black hair. Familiar footsteps.
It was Seo-rin.
She closed the door quietly and entered.
Her gaze went straight to me.
Our eyes met. Ye-rin noticed too and shut her mouth.
She walked over slowly.
No rush, no footsteps.
Stopped right in front of my desk.
"Yu-na."
"...Yeah?"
"Can you come to the rooftop after school? I have something to say."
Her voice was a bit lower than usual, which bugged me more. Something to say—about this morning? Or last night's stream?
"...Okay."
"I still have stuff to do. See you later."
She nodded briefly at my reply and turned.
Left as quietly as she came.
"Something to look forward to, right?"
Ye-rin muttered, propping her chin.
Her eyes sparkled oddly.
I didn't bother replying.
I gazed out the window indifferently.
Still a long time till after school.
Today, it felt especially endless.
The rooftop after school was serene.
The city's silhouette spread beyond the chain-link fence.
The sky was dyed sunset orange.
Red clouds drifted low.
It was a beautiful sight. But I had no leisure to take it in properly.
She was beside me. Arms crossed, standing near the railing, silent.
Even under the sunset glow, her expression was calm. I stood next to her, pretending to watch the sunset.
"You said you had something to say."
"Yeah."
"What is it?"
Seo-rin slowly turned to me.
Our eyes met. Sunset light pooled gently in her pupils.
"Yu-na, we're married now."
"...Suddenly?"
"Not sudden. Just reminding you in case you forgot."
"I didn't forget."
I haven't forgotten. Not once.
Just standing next to you like this makes my heart race and me happy. Even now, looking at you...
Our distance had closed bit by bit.
A slight turn of the face would touch our lips.
"But no rings."
She said, gripping my hand tight.
Her face looked somehow lonely.
"...We haven't gotten them yet."
"Right. Not yet."
She gazed quietly at my hand.
Fingers with nothing on them.
Did that feel empty to her?
"I watched the stream."
Her voice changed.
Still low and calm.
But edged now.
"...It was just a stream."
"I know. Still hated it."
She slowly lowered her gaze.
Silence flowed for a moment.
"It bothered me. Some stranger touching your body freely."
A straightforward confession.
Not angry, not sulking. Just honest...
Plain truth.
"Everything is mine. Including that body."
Her words settled quietly into the air.
The sunset deepened, bathing the rooftop red. Suffocating silence hung.
Seo-rin moved her hand.
Gently, carefully...
Her fingertips lifted my uniform collar.
My heart pounded wildly.
"S-Seo-rin."
"Stay still."
More plea than command.
I didn't move. Couldn't.
Her hand hesitated briefly, then boldly pressed over my breast. I felt her palm's warmth.
Thump thump. My heartbeat would transmit, so I held my breath.
"It's racing a lot."
"...Of course."
"Me too."
Our breasts pressed together.
At a distance where breaths almost mingled, we... closed our eyes.
Slowly, deeply, our lips overlapped.
At first, just light contact.
A bit more, a bit more...
The instant tongues touched, electricity shot down my spine.
No time to moan.
I parted my lips slightly, breaths intertwining.
Drool beaded at our mouths, dripping onto our clothes unnoticed.
Vision blurred.
Her hands firmly wrapped my waist.
I instinctively clutched her sleeve. Felt like I'd collapse if I let go.
"H-ha... Can we... take a break... mmph."
No room to breathe; my panting grew ragged. My flailing hands clawed her back.
Hot heat surged over breasts, waist, lips all at once.
How long? I don't know.
After an eternity, she gently pulled away. Then reached into her uniform pocket.
She pulled out a small box.
Simple, compact, no frills.
Opening the lid revealed two rings side by side. Clean design, no ornaments.
That was it.
No long explanation, no sweet words.
She took one and slowly slid it onto my finger. Her fingertips lingered, then withdrew.
I stared at my hand for a while.
When did she prepare this?
Wasn't she busy lately?
"Let me confess once more. Please marry me."
"...Sneaky. Like I'd refuse."
We stood side by side, gazing at the same sunset.
No words needed.
The warmth lingering at my fingertips.
The heat still on my cheeks.
And finally...
One ring quietly settled on my finger. That was enough.