Chapter 6
Chapter 6
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 6
Chapter Title: Prodigy Miro
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Han Dong-hun, 21 years old.
He was attending a prestigious university in Seoul, and after much pleading with his father, he borrowed a Benz and drove to the location for his class reunion.
“Ahem, ahem…”
As he gripped the steering wheel to head to the parking lot behind the barbecue restaurant, he cleared his throat and periodically checked his hair in the mirror.
“Whew…”
Dong-hun was satisfied with his freshly styled look from the salon and thought about the one person scheduled to attend today’s reunion.
Kim Suhyun.
To be honest, he hadn’t told anyone, but she was the girl he’d had a crush on for three straight years.
She was the most popular person in class, regardless of gender, and unlike other girls, she didn’t shorten her skirt or wear heavy makeup, but her beauty was on another level.
He recalled how she shone while chatting about comics with the girls huddled in the corner sketching.
Unlike those tacky girls, she had a fresh look and the principled attitude of speaking her mind…
She didn’t seem interested in guys, so she probably still didn’t have a boyfriend. At least, her profile picture, which he checked regularly, never showed a boyfriend or any other guy, so Dong-hun felt relieved.
He’d worried so much about her getting influenced by strict guys in college, and while agonizing over her radiant presence compared to his own, he hadn’t even dared to message her personally.
“Let’s do this, Dong-hun. You’ve got nothing to worry about.”
Dong-hun hypnotized himself.
Prestigious university, Benz, and honestly, decent looks to boot.
Boosted by his self-esteem, Dong-hun parked the car, pocketed the keys neatly, and stepped out.
“Sip… whew…”
And then he ran into her.
His first love, in an oversized hoodie and a cap pulled low.
“Huh? Han Dong-hun? Long time no see.”
She recognized him, and from her mouth came cigarette smoke, with a slim white stick in one hand.
“What’re you standing there for? Let’s go in.”
Right after, she tossed the butt on the ground and expertly stubbed it out with the heel of her sneaker, leaving Dong-hun frozen in shock.
“What? You okay? I’m heading in first.”
Seeing her back as she left the stunned Dong-hun behind, the first emotion he felt—ironically—was a flutter.
‘…Not bad.’
Dong-hun, who’d learned about women from the internet, thought women should be pure and docile.
But he found that delinquent cigarette-smoking side somewhat attractive.
After that, following Kim Suhyun into the barbecue restaurant, Dong-hun let out a hollow chuckle inwardly.
‘These jerks…’
He smirked at the sight of all the male classmates dolled up, but didn’t think he looked like them.
***
‘…That was close.’
Leaving Han Dong-hun behind, I let out a sigh of relief.
He was a friend I’d regularly met up with at PC bangs even after starting college, so I’d almost greeted him warmly out of habit.
But I was a woman now.
A stunning beauty at that, so I held back to avoid giving my old friends false hopes and headed inside.
I spotted Hyejeong among the classmates gathered in small groups and sat next to her. She wrinkled her nose and punched my shoulder.
“Ow! Why?”
“You reek of cigarettes! Since when do you smoke?”
“This is… smoked flavoring. Elevates the meat’s taste.”
“Get away from me!”
I slunk away from Hyejeong, looking dejected.
“Huh? Kim Suhyun smokes? Wanna grab a cig later?”
Then, a male classmate across from us with yellow-dyed hair waved at me.
I flipped him off and leaned back against the chair.
Then I realized.
‘Oh, right. I’m a girl now.’
That yellow-haired guy was a buddy I’d hung out with back when I was male Kim Suhyun in school, so I’d treated him casually. From his perspective, this must’ve been weird—some girl he wasn’t that close to in school flipping him off.
Whatever.
Getting cussed out by a beauty like me was a reward, right?
I ignored it and focused on the grilling meat in front of me.
‘Hmm… Uncomfortable.’
I didn’t hate drinking sessions, but with everyone sneaking glances, it was hard to eat.
If they wanted to talk, just come out and say it.
Or don’t even look my way.
I could see why original Kim Suhyun hated going out.
Ignoring the stares, I picked at the meat, downed a few drinks, and enjoyed it moderately.
When I was nicely buzzed, that yellow-haired guy slyly switched seats to sit next to me.
“Hey, don’t come closer.”
“Huh? Oh… okay…”
Oops, too harsh? Hard to control after drinking.
“Haha… Just kidding, kidding!”
I hurriedly laughed it off, and the yellow-haired guy awkwardly grinned, scooting closer by lifting his butt. I froze my expression and stared.
Seeing my face, he halted mid-move, stuck in an awkward half-squat, and I couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
“Pfft… hahaha! Just sit there.”
“Uh, okay…”
I seated the yellow-haired guy and exchanged a few drinks with Hyejeong next to me. As the mood warmed up, a male classmate in the center suddenly stood.
“Since we’re all here, let’s take a pic!”
He held up his phone high, and everyone instantly posed for the camera.
“Hey, Suhyun, come here!”
Drunk Hyejeong beckoned, so I scooted over. She threw her arm around my shoulder, and I gave a stiff smile with a V-sign.
Click!
“Alright~ Uploading to the group chat!”
Timing it perfectly, I stood up after the photo.
“Suhyun leaving already?”
Hyejeong asked as I rose, and I nodded, waving.
“Getting sleepy. Heading home to crash.”
Weirdly, the drinking wasn’t that fun. Just buzzed?
And I really wanted to go home and sleep.
Was homebody female Kim Suhyun’s habit rubbing off on me?
Or since I’m her now, this is just normal.
“Hmm… Not disappointed? It’s been ages.”
At Hyejeong’s question, I smirked and waved.
“Gotta sleep early anyway—schedule tomorrow.”
Starting tomorrow: third audition round.
Meaning, personal streams.
I’d stream in the evening anyway, so sleeping late wouldn’t matter… but it was just an excuse to go home.
Ignoring the other classmates’ regrets, I slipped out of the bar.
Time to return to homebody Kim Suhyun.
**
The next afternoon.
I sat at my desk, finished setting up the stream, crossed my arms, and pondered.
‘How should I do the personal stream?’
Originally, I planned to follow female Kim Suhyun’s memories exactly, but last time acting like male Kim Suhyun got a bad reaction, right?
Thinking about it, fans of a VTuber who sings well and has a great voice might like the shared familiarity with a guy like me.
I had duality now.
Female Kim Suhyun, the otaku devouring all subcultures, and male Kim Suhyun, who studied hard for a top uni and drowned in assignments.
Male Kim Suhyun, who met neighborhood friends regularly, pulled all-nighters on projects with college buddies, always socializing—and female Kim Suhyun, who hated going out and found rolling around home her life’s joy.
Female Kim Suhyun, who hated cigarette smell like Hyejeong and despised smokers—and male Kim Suhyun, hooked since college seniors taught him.
Even with the same parents and school, male and female Kim Suhyun differed hugely due to gender and looks.
“Hmm… Isn’t this a good thing?”
Like a hybrid car.
Using both electric and gas, understanding both otaku and normie needs.
I realized my situation was a huge advantage.
And acted on it immediately: started the stream.
Ways to showcase strengths? You don’t think when it’s obvious.
I was a pocket awl.
One that pierces cloth and pops out on its own.
Starting the stream, I smiled and set the title.
[Prodigy Miro]
True charm comes naturally.
Thinking that, I chuckled hollowly.
Same conclusion as before the second audition.
Difference: back then, only female Kim Suhyun’s side; now, male side too, unreservedly.
Just comparing doubles the options.
I’m definitely talented at streaming.
My second monitor showed the stream screen—black background, no waiting screen yet—with my face reflected.
A face so pretty my male self couldn’t look away, smiling confidently.
And so my first stream began.