Chapter 54
Chapter 54
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 54
Chapter Title: Heavenly Realm Surprise
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The feedback filled with gratitude and love for the fan who drew the fanart continued for a full 30 minutes.
Well, there were quite a few things to fix, so I put in some extra effort while I was at it.
[Thank you for the 10,000 won donation from 'I Was Wrong'!]
I'm sorry... I won't break the rules again, so could you please let it slide?
-lololololol
-How about calling it a draw, you gallery troll lolol
-It was seriously savage though..
...Should I stop here? This should be enough reflection.
"Got it. Still, these are all helpful, so make sure to take good notes on what I said today."
It was genuinely sincere feedback.
From the basics like proportions, shading, composition, and more, all tailored to them. If they internalize my feedback properly, they should level up at least one stage, right?
-But damn, she gave some solid advice ㅇㅇ..
-Would've paid for that feedback if it wasn't yaoi
-Wanna see them draw seriously for once
-Not jealous..!
See? Even the viewers acknowledge it.
More than that, I want to do art streams and coast on easy mode too.
But that's gotten harder now.
Miro, Suhyun, and my art account ksh are all too intertwined.
"Alright, shall we keep looking at more fanart?"
Well, someday I'll be able to do it.
Someday.
*
Fanart viewing wrapped up, and we played some games, so time flew by.
Now, about 4 hours left in Miro 24 Hours.
-What now??
-Nothing on the schedule
-Eating?
"I've got something prepared."
I'd originally left 2 hours before the late-night sleep segment empty for surprise planning.
I extended it by 2 hours as a 'reward'...
But the later guests can handle that together, right?
"Hang on a sec."
With that, I stepped out of the soundproof booth.
I'd gotten a text saying they'd arrive soon, so time to prep.
First, I dragged chairs from the living room table into the room.
Couldn't fit them all in the cramped soundproof booth, so I'd extend the mic out and run things from the room.
I set up chairs in the room, pulled the mic outside the booth, tidied the messy room a bit, and bustled about.
Ding-dong-
The doorbell rang while I was in the middle of folding blankets.
-Woof! Woof woof!
Boksil's cute barks echoed from outside.
They're here.
I stepped out of the room, grabbed my mask, opened the front door, and headed to the gate.
Wonder what they all look like?
I knew a few from KakaoTalk profile selfies or members like Maho I'd met, but the rest had me curious.
No way anyone's prettier than me...
VTubers, so maybe a couple with unique looks?
Like the stereotypical mentally unstable landmine girl fashion.
Lost in those thoughts, I put on the mask I'd brought, scooped up Boksil clinging to my legs, and reached the gate.
"Coming out now!"
I petted Boksil, who stared blankly at my bug mask like it was a shock, and opened the gate. There stood five women, each holding plastic bags.
"Come on in, everyone."
"Eh? What's with the mask?"
"Whoa, proportions are insane."
"What? Is that Miro?"
"Eek- You have a dog?"
The atmosphere got lively right away as I checked out the Heavenly Realm Project members right in front of me.
Biggest one was definitely Maho. Over 180cm?
Brown hair, stylish outfit—that's gotta be Anna.
The short-haired one looking like a college student snapping Insta pics: Haru.
Next, the shortest one and...
"Hmm..."
I knew I shouldn't stare, but I lost my words seeing the woman on the far left.
Short cut down to her neck, piercings in her ears, and a small tattoo on her neck if you look close.
Summer short-sleeves, but drop the temp a bit and she'd rock a leather jacket with chains—total tough vibe, but she's a beauty.
"Staring a bit much, aren't you?"
"Mask on, but you can see my gaze?"
Voice gave it away. Roa.
The pure, teasing Roa who smashes mukbangs on stream is this kind of big sis in real life.
The others matched their images somewhat... but Roa was cognitive dissonance levels.
"Your mask has eye holes."
"You play guitar at all?"
"Guitar?"
"You look like you'd be in a band."
Kuh!
Someone burst out laughing beside me—Anna, head down, stifling giggles.
"Wa...s that an attack or a compliment?"
"Ehehe... Just kidding. Come on in, everyone!"
And so, I guided the Heavenly Realm Project members I'd finally see in the flesh into the house.
"Whoa... but the dog is so cute."
Haru couldn't take her eyes off Boksil amid it all.
"You like dogs?"
"Of course!"
"Hmm... in that case."
She likes them, so I handed Boksil over. She looked flustered but held her well.
"Handing her over so suddenly... Whoa, isn't she too well-behaved?"
"She's neutered, lost the will to live."
"Ah..."
"Kidding. Shall Boksil join the stream too?"
"Her name's Boksil? Wait, is that okay?"
"Here."
I guided the other members inside while wrapping a wet towel around Haru's arm holding her.
"But wipe her paws first."
"Whoa... I can touch her paws?"
"Gently, though."
It was a joke, but she's loving it so much... Guess Haru gets Boksil duty.
Per Mom's words, she'd fawn over even burglars, so Boksil won't freak at strangers.
"But nice place. Standalone house in Seoul? You're loaded, huh?"
"It's the outskirts? And it's old if you look close."
Well, better off than middle class, but not quite chaebol.
"Still, jealous af..."
Anna kept marveling at the house nonstop.
Maybe hitting that age where she craves her own place, respecting my parents for owning a house on Seoul's edge.
"What about your parents?"
"Exiled them to the sea."
"What?!"
"Honeymooning at a fancy Haeundae hotel."
"Huh."
"Shall we head to the room? Viewers are waiting."
I herded the rest—minus awestruck Mile and Haru still wiping Boksil's paws—into the room.
"Whoa."
"No way."
"This is a bit..."
Their reactions let me see my room anew, grown numb to it.
Posters everywhere, figures on display—they screamed what kind of person owns this room.
...Come to think, the soundproof booth tech was shocked too.
And this is after clearing space for the booth.
"VTubers like us, cut the reactions already?"
But the tech's shock and these members' aren't the same?
All with their own character designs, making a fuss...
"Fair point..."
"Chairs are ready here."
Peeking at the monitor through the cracked door to the booth, chat scrolled at a mad pace.
Later than expected, impatient viewers spamming like rioters.
"Wha... what's that?"
Anna peeked over my shoulder and gasped.
"Di...did I mess up?"
"Nah, just running late so they started a light riot, I guess."
"Ri...riot? It's fine, right?"
"You all showing up will calm it."
Other members' streams? Disaster. For me? Daily life.
Granted, high viewer count amps it up now.
"You've got your own struggles..."
"Used to it now."
Scale's bigger, but my viewers are the same breed from day one.
"Alright, shall we start?"
While chatting idly, Mile recovered and Haru entered with clean-pawed Boksil.
"Whew, packed."
"Yeah? Hope there's floor space."
Mile set her shopping bag down in a corner.
"Been wondering—what'd you all buy?"
"I'll tell ya later."
What? Surprise gift?
"No luxury brand ulterior motives."
"Sheesh, don't get ahead of yourself. Not a gift, so curb your greed, bitch."
Not... a gift?
"Wh... why?"
"I'll explain later. Let's stream."
Mile flicked the mic on right away.
"Whoa, turning it on already."
-???
-Came
-What?
-Guest obvious? Upvote lol
Panicking at the live mic, scanning chat, a brilliant idea hit.
First, I signaled the members to shush with a finger.
Then took Boksil from Haru's arms.
"Here's your guest. Say hi, baby."
-??
-Wut
-???
-????
I hoisted Boksil high and nommed her cheek.
"Wan...g..."
-??? lolololol
-Doggo's her BF?
-ㅗㅜㅑ
"Like I said a few times? Boksil's today's guest. Note: she doesn't bark much, so might be quiet."
-??? No
-Quit bullshitting
-For real?
-Wtf took so long for one dog
-At least cam on, show us what she looks like
"Cam? One sec. Gotta hit the bathroom."
I stood, patted Anna's shoulder—staring intently—and pointed at the mic.
Impromptu, but pros, right?
They'll get it.
"..."
...Minus Haru, dog-distracted.
Confirmed Anna nodding, I fetched water as her voice boomed from the room.
"...This is really Miro, right? You saying it's not??"
Doing great.
Chat flying, I perched on the bed.
Oh, still got the mask on?
Sadly, no mouth hole, so to drink, I removed it—then locked eyes with Haru, petting Boksil.
"Uh?"
Crap, Haru spoke up.
Ruins the rotating surprise reveal.
I shushed her frantically, but her sound drew eyes here.
First to Haru.
Then to me, where Haru stared blankly.
In the silence, gazes locked till I awkwardly lowered my hand.
...The picture's kinda weird?