Chapter 29
Chapter 29
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 29
Chapter Title: Copy Ninja Miro
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Miro showcased her divine skill of perfectly copying another member's artwork during a collab stream, and naturally, it blew up in the community.
[Live: "Copy Ninja Miro"]
(Miro drawing exactly like the art style she'd seen before)
(Maho looking shocked at the Galtic Phone results)
WTF, is this even possible? LMAO
Maho's face when her art style gets stolen lol
-That expression lmao
-No but fr, is this a hidden camera?
ㄴ Yeah.. Miro just straight-up copied it perfectly
[Miro, what the hell are you?]
(Comparison of Miro's drawing and Maho's original)
What the fuck does this bitch do that she surpasses the original in just a few minutes?
- Fr, I was watching live and lost my shit
-She actually draws really well, that's surprising lol
-Wut? Did Miro draw both?
ㄴ Nah, right one's Maho's, left is Miro copying it right after
ㄴ ? What kinda bullshit
ㄴ It's exactly what it says, dumbass
-What can't this bitch do?
[Why did Miro draw like total shit at first?]
(Miro's very first drawing from the Galtic Phone collab)
This chick's clearly done some art stuff before, no cap
She drew sloppily at first to avoid doxxing, then copied others' styles later
-Yeah, spot on
-Either way, she's got skills in drawing?
-Corner detectives, what are you doing? Dig it up quick
-What's her past life that she's hiding it so hard?
ㄴ Past lives are always hidden, idiot
[What's the point of drawing well?]
(Miro running out of time while writing the answer)
(Haru panicking at the half-written answer)
Can't write for shit lololol
-Lololololol
-But she got it right lol
ㄴ Fr?
ㄴ Yup lol, she killed time observing the drawing so couldn't finish writing, but guessed it verbally
[Why do I feel betrayed by Miro?]
(Miro avatar beaming with a wide smile.jpg)
Thought she was just a good-voiced retard, but nope;;
Sings well.. draws well.. pretty.. she's got it all fr..
-Pretty my ass lol, she's just a total pig so no worries
ㄴ Lmao that voice coming from a double-chin neck? No way
ㄴ If she was pretty she'd have a bf, not holed up watching anime and drawing all day?
ㄴ Don't hit me with facts fuck...
-Fr.. straight GOAT..
-Speaks well too yeah
ㄴ Not really? She just says whatever she wants
ㄴ That's the skill, can you ramble whatever in front of thousands? That's talent.
ㄴ She's born not to get hate yeah
[But fr how does she copy an art style after seeing it once?]
How good do you have to be for that?
Wanna see Miro's original style now
-Yeah, it's just a skill gap
-LoL pro copying a bronze's mechanics perfectly, same thing
-Donated to ask but she said she'd get doxxed so no
ㄴ Why dodge? She hiding something?
ㄴ Yeah def something there
ㄴ Is Miro done for? Lol
[Live: Maho faints lol]
(Maho's avatar falling backward as Miro draws her style in seconds)
Info: Maho draws as a hobby for 10 years
-Lol she looked like she was gonna die
-Hobby 10 years lolol 21yo Miro ^smash^
-Maho draws well too
-Just amateur vs pro difference yeah
Thanks to all the aggro pulled by Miro's drawing skills, the fandom clashes everyone feared before the collab never happened.
After the collab ended, Miro, who'd been ego-surfing nonstop, finally closed her eyes and slept soundly.
***
The day after the collab.
I sent Hyunsu the recording of the Wonderland part I'd been practicing nonstop.
Hyunsu received the file I'd sent with a mix of anxiety and excitement right away, but the feedback came an hour later.
(Hyunsu): Listened to it. First off, lower the tone overall from ~ to ~ and bring out more of that inner confession vibe. And the gradual pitch-up from the end of ~ part to the start of ~ is good, but instead of stepping up like stairs, make it more like leaping up...
"...What the hell does that mean?"
A super confusing wall of text feedback arrived.
I get the inner confession feel.
But stairs vs leaping up...? No clue...
Is this what a genius is?
Having feelings that can't be put into words?
Still, feedback's feedback, so I went to my vocal teacher, we huddled up, tried our best to match what Hyunsu wanted, re-recorded, and sent it.
But...
(Hyunsu): Thanks for taking my feedback. But at ~ part here and after that...
Another wall of text.
Did it again with the vocal teacher.
(Hyunsu): Really good... but at the start of the early part...
Another wall, even pickier than before. I showed it to the vocal teacher and felt dizzy; she just chuckled.
"Kid's young and inexperienced. He has the feel he wants but can't pinpoint it, so every feedback creates new nitpicks."
"Then what do I do?"
"Well, record the part perfectly enough for this perfectionist rookie singer to approve in one go."
"That's why I'm struggling..."
"Or... go there in person, get live feedback till he says OK? Way easier."
"Ah.. yeah.. guess I'll go. Curious about the studio anyway."
Luckily, my veteran vocal teacher gave a quick fix, so I decided to head to Hyunsu's studio for recording.
(Hyunsu): Coming to our studio?
(Me): Yeah, better to record on-site and get feedback live
(Hyunsu): Got it. Sending location.
(Me): Cool, tomorrow then
(Hyunsu): Sure. Oh, our bandmates or noona might be there, FYI.
Bandmates and noona? Right, Slim Gold's music sounded band-like.
Thought it was all synth, but actual band people help?
(Me): Isn't Slim Gold solo??
(Hyunsu): Kinda, but these hyungs and noona help with recording.
(Me): Got it
Got permission and location from Hyunsu, and the next day.
I visited Hyunsu's studio.
"Hello."
Hyunsu's studio in Gangnam basement was way bigger than expected.
Thought it'd be some cheap student basement rental...
No dust, clean floors.
Even tables, fridge, instruments all spotless.
"Oh, you're here!"
No Hyunsu inside, just a woman.
Heavy makeup, red bob, piercings on both ears, tattoo peeking from deep V-neck.
She looked tough at first glance, but smiled lightly and guided me in.
"Heh.. Pretty just like Hyunsu said? I'm Kang Ayoung, the drum noona who helps him out."
"I'm Kim Suhyun."
"How old?"
"Oh, 21."
"Haha.. Call me unnie? I'm 28."
"Ah yes. Unnie."
Ayoung was super friendly.
"Hyunsu'll be here soon. Drink this."
She sat me on the plush sofa inside and handed me a bottled fruit drink.
"Heard you're recording Wonderland part, right?"
"Yeah, got picked for it."
"Wow.. Isn't that super hard?"
"Yeah.. That's why I came for feedback."
"Right?? Hyunsu's picky af?"
After some chit-chat, Ayoung sat across, sipping her drink, explaining the studio.
"Here's the recording booth.. practice room over there. Facilities are great, right? Clean bathroom, lounge too."
"Damn.. nice."
Pure admiration. Studio was huge and spotless, looked amazing.
I'd imagined dingy basement with cobwebs and dust smell...
Guess it's different now.
"Right? All under Hyunsu's name?"
"Huh?"
"Hyunsu's loaded. We're crashing here for practice."
No way?
Studio screams money... owned by a student...
Our house isn't poor, but rich folks different...
"Surprised?
"Yeah.. kinda."
"Thanks to Hyunsu, band's comfy."
"But how'd you end up working with him?"
Got curious. She seems like she's been here a while. How'd a rich high schooler link up with mid-20s band?
"Oh that..."
As Ayoung opened her mouth to spill.
Bang.
"Sorry I'm late!"
Studio door opened, Hyunsu rushed in.
"That's it for now."
Ayoung shrugged dramatically and clammed up as Hyunsu entered.
"What were you talking about?"
"Nothing~ High schooler's late, so unnie entertained the guest."
"Ah.. sorry. Class ended late today."
Finally noticed Hyunsu, who'd just burst in.
Uniform on, panting hard, sweat pouring like rain.
Running in this heat.. crazy.
"It's fine. But student, where's your bag?"
Pointed at his back.
Straight from school? Should have a backpack?
"Oh.. left it at school. Had work today."
"Stop by home first then."
Set appointment later, drop bag at home, come comfy?
"I just crash at the studio when working."
"Ah.."
Rich kid with nice house... sleeps in studio.
Well, can't talk, I'm subletting away from parents.
"So.. shall we record?"
"Sure. Let's go."
Headed to the recording booth inside.
Even basement, this size? Deposit unimaginable.
"Here we go."
Entered booth, admiring the huge studio.
Real recording began.
And as expected...
"Ah~ good, but this part.."
"That was good, but here.."
"Just now! That was perfect but.."
"One more for real?"
"Last one.."
"Truly last, tweak this part once.."
Endless recording hell started.
All singers go through this for releases?
...Probably.
Please tell me it's not just me.