Chapter 105
Chapter 105
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 105
Chapter Title: Tenshi's Visit Scheduled
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[It seems the game company really liked that stream from back then.]
"Ah, the drawing stream..."
[Yes, they even asked if they could use that artwork you drew officially. They're willing to pay extra for it, too.]
It looked like they were really impressed with my drawing...
An additional ad stream...
"For now, you can use that artwork for free..."
It was drawn as part of the ad gig in the first place. Whether they use it or not doesn't really matter to me.
But if they're going to use it...
"The style is basically a close imitation of that illustrator's, so if you're using it officially, could you let them know and get their okay too?"
Technically, a certain degree of imitation would be fine, but I straight-up shouted them out on stream as my reference, so it felt a bit off otherwise.
[I see. I'll pass that along.]
The manager seemed convinced after hearing me out, and now there was one more thing to respond to.
"The drawing stream... hmm."
The "additional ad" part was pretty tempting...
But there was a slight issue with doing drawing streams too often.
The community was already buzzing, and my Bluebird ID had even come up directly.
What if I end up getting doxxed for real?
Well, even if it happens, as long as I don't confirm it, it's all unofficial speculation.
It wouldn't be a huge deal if it got out.
The past trash-talk from my days as guy Kim Suhyun might come up, but I wasn't the type to go around picking fights everywhere.
It was just a bit strong wording toward people who came at me first.
Still, there were lingering concerns that made me hesitate to accept right away...
[Oh, but this one's a solo ad, so the pay is really good. Like...]
"Sounds good. If they've got expectations, it's only right to deliver."
Eh, it's not like I'm never doing drawing streams again. Might as well get paid while I'm at it.
And so, I took on the next ad stream too.
[Got it. Take care, and I'll let you know if anything else comes up.]
"Yep, have a good day."
After hanging up, I scrolled through the still-blazing community posts until I dozed off.
***
Today was dance lesson day.
Honestly, it was tough at first, but these days I've built up my stamina through training, and more than anything, the Dance Instructor has our fitness levels all figured out and adjusts the intensity accordingly—so it's not overwhelmingly exhausting. The sense of learning something new feels bigger.
It's kinda fun in a subtle way too.
Maybe that's why?
With some extra leeway now, Anna suggested we all hit the city together after the lesson.
When the eldest suggests it, you end up nodding along like a new hire dragged on a company hike by the section chief. Now I was holding a bag.
Clothes to change into after the lesson.
They've got great showers there, so I could wash up, change, and then wander the city.
Though "wander" probably just means hitting a cafe.
I met up with Maho, who was carrying a small bag like me, and headed to the studio.
"Welcome!"
Upon arriving, we greeted the Dance Instructor with her usual bright smile, said our "please take care of us today," and dove into the lesson.
Lately, we've got the basics down and are practicing actual live-performance dances in earnest.
With so many songs not finalized yet, we're starting with the confirmed Heavenly Realm Project group song—but it's no joke.
Lots to memorize, formations to sync, and one slip-up means restarting.
Still... I'm confident in memorizing, and I can see everyone's dance skills improving bit by bit.
No worries.
Just... a tiny bit more exhausting...
"Hoo..."
"Miro-nim, great work. You've gotten so much smoother compared to the start."
"Thanks..."
At least now I get praise at the end.
How gratifying is that.
The Miro who used to jump rope in the corner from lack of stamina is gone.
Now there's only the quick-learning prodigy Miro who's just a tad short on endurance.
And so, we wrapped up today's lesson feeling accomplished, with plans afterward.
A five-hour session does make me want to head home... but joining group stuff like this is good for the team...
Still, a refreshing shower and fresh clothes chased away some of the fatigue.
After that, we headed out to the city as planned and went straight to a cafe.
"They say the desserts here are amazing..."
"Makes my mouth water just thinking about it."
"Hey, don't say that outside."
Once inside and eyeing the display case, everyone's eyes started glazing over a bit.
We're all people who spend their days holed up streaming, after all.
None of us seem super into luxury shopping, so bank accounts are probably comfy for everyone.
Which meant the only barrier to ordering food here was calories...
"But we just worked out..."
"Yeah, dance burns so much energy..."
"Cardio done—gotta refuel."
None of that mattered to girls fresh off a workout.
The order list ballooned in seconds, and the staffer plastered on a sales smile to take it all down.
A bit later, while our table had just one drink each, it was soon piled with all sorts of desserts.
"Isn't that... a lot?"
I freaked out at the sheer volume, but...
"Nah, we'll finish it with room to spare."
"It's been hours since those lunch bento boxes, right?"
"Think of it as our last meal."
Words lost on girls whose eyes were already spinning from sugar lust.
And me... well, since becoming a girl, I've craved sweets now and then, so I'm not hating it.
As I scooped some chocolate cake, the real talk kicked off.
"By the way, we still need to pick songs."
Anna started it off.
Practicing the Heavenly Realm group dance today must've sparked thoughts of other live songs.
It'd come up in the group chat plenty, but with it being our first live, everyone's being cautious—barely anything's set.
...And time's not exactly abundant.
"Right. Everyone got their solo songs picked?"
"Nope, can't decide."
"I've got a rough idea..."
"For real? What?"
"One from this list."
"...The list has over ten?"
"...That's why it's rough."
Chats like that kept bouncing around song ideas.
Truth is, when we get together, this is the main topic.
Same job, same team—what else would we talk about if not streams?
We do girl talk sometimes, but not today.
"What about you, Suhyun? Got one?"
"Me? Nah, still undecided."
Same boat for me—not picked yet.
I've mulled it over plenty... but no clue what to go with.
As a VTuber, Japanese songs feel fitting somehow... but our main audience is Korean anyway, so something with lyrics they can actually understand might be better... Like the others, I'm picking carefully.
"Eh, thought you'd pick one on the spot."
Anna's words drew a dry laugh. Do I really seem that impulsive?
"No way. I agonize over everything."
"Fair. Oh, you're doing it with Tenshi-san too, right? How's the recording going?"
Topic shifted to me, so Tenshi-san's name naturally popped up.
Yeah, she said she'd come sometime, but when?
"Actually, the song with Tenshi-san is pretty much set."
"What? Really?"
Yep, already decided what we're doing with Tenshi-san.
That's why I went to Japan to meet her, right?
We talked tons—there's no way we wouldn't have settled on that.
"What song?"
"How about the staging and choreo?"
Hearing it's set, the choice-paralyzed crew swarms me with questions.
"Whoa, calm down."
I soothed the charging horde and answered one by one.
"Song's a secret, but it's K-pop."
"Ooh... Figured a Japanese VTuber collab meant J-pop."
I did consider that too.
Even pitched it to Tenshi-san.
But...
"Tenshi-san said since we can both do Korean and only one of us does Japanese fluently, why force a J-pop?"
"Ah..."
Songs are about conveying meaning, after all.
Unless you're some virtuoso, singing in your own language lands the lyrics better.
And Tenshi-san loves K-pop, apparently.
"Plus, she'll handle the staging herself."
"Ooh, experienced pro taking the lead."
"Yeah, reliable as heck."
Choreo... it's a song with existing routine, so she'll practice and teach on the day.
"So when's she coming to Korea? We're using our company studio, right?"
"But is The Six's studio any good?"
"Dunno... But they bought tech and sounded super confident?"
The studio... Manager was hyped about it, but it's all vague from our side.
They bought equipment and got trained up, sure—but first time out.
Tenshi-san might be disappointed.
"Guess we'll see when we check it out. As for when... uh, lemme ask now."
"No need, really."
"Nah, I should've asked anyway—forgot.
She said she'd check her schedule and reply soon back then, so now's fine.
Seizing the moment, I messaged Tenshi-san right away.
Reply came quick.
[Next week work?!]
Hmm...
"She says next week?"
"What? Don't you need company approval?"
"Yeah, one sec."
Blindsided by the next-week bomb, I fired off a message to Manager.
Soon after...
...Manager said welcome aboard.
"...It's a go."
And so.
Murasaki Tenshi's Korea visit? Was locked in.