Chapter 64
Chapter 64
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 64
Chapter Title: Major Announcement (Real)
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"Yes, is that all now?"
"Yes, thank you."
In the end, I got all eight autographs. There wasn't a proper place to sign, so I had them on my notebook, but this should be more than satisfying enough.
"No photo?"
"If it's okay, sure, I'd love one."
"No big deal."
"Then I'll go ahead and snap some. Composer, want in?"
I figured we might as well get a group shot, but the composer shook his head while munching on his sandwich.
"I'm good."
"It'd be nice if you joined."
"A guy like me in a photo with you two? That'd be torture."
Hmm... fair point? I could pass, but Moon Chang-sik right next to me is a rising star these days, from what I've heard.
The composer's not bad-looking. Above average, even. But next to me and Moon Chang-sik? Nah.
Age difference too.
"You're not denying it out of politeness, huh."
"Want me to?"
"Forget it. Hand over your phone. I'll play photographer, so stand side by side."
"Honored."
We got up from the table and stood in front of the plain white wall, a little space between us.
This work? Kinda bland.
"Hang on."
Might as well make it good since we're doing it.
"Closer, act friendly."
I positioned Moon Chang-sik a bit nearer, then rested my elbow on his shoulder.
"What're you doing?"
"We ate together. Least you can do."
I even swept his hair back and flashed the most natural smile I could muster.
This oughta do it. The members and Hyejeong are gonna lose their minds.
"Alright, perfect. Snap it like this."
"Jeez..."
"Yeah, got it. One, two, three."
The photo turned out amazing.
"Whoa, what the—"
Up until I threw my arm around him and smiled, Moon Chang-sik had this awkward look. But in the shot, his expression lit up like a total pro celebrity.
"Pro's on another level."
"Right? Gotta give your all to every fan pic."
That's pro? No wonder not just anyone's a star. I'd kinda hoped for the awkward face—it would've been hilarious—but oh well.
"Thanks for the pic. I'll make good use of it for bragging."
"Hey, go ahead. Just don't post it anywhere."
"Wasn't planning to, but... I can't?"
Celeb photos pop up online all the time. Were those all no-gos?
"No, it's fine usually... but do I gotta say it?"
"What?"
I'm genuinely clueless. Some unspoken industry rule?
I urged him on with my expression, and after a sigh, Moon Chang-sik reluctantly explained.
"For me, a dating rumor would be free noise marketing—great publicity. But not for you, right?"
"Ah."
Now it clicked. So...
"Hah, you're saying I'm too pretty, that's the problem? Geez..."
"You're insane. Wanna go viral? Dial it back."
"Hahaha, kidding."
I tucked tail quick when I saw his fist clench. Even if it never happened, I'd bet I'd get wrecked in three seconds flat against Moon Chang-sik, past life or not.
"Photos done. Ready to record?"
That's when the composer, finishing his last sandwich bite, stood up.
Right, time to record.
Singing in the booth again? Sigh-worthy. But necessary.
Wonder how proud I'll feel with the final product.
Back in the studio, we recorded. I was finally cut loose hours later.
"Okay, that's a wrap."
"For real?"
The composer's sign-off lifted my spirits. Done already?
"Yeah. Even with your iron throat, overdoing it causes issues."
Felt overdone already... but I held my tongue.
What good would saying it do?
Exhausted, I stumbled out of the booth. Moon Chang-sik had been watching the whole time, arms crossed.
Talk about dedication. Thought actors just follow the script, but he's studying hard pre-role.
"Not bored watching?"
He uncrossed his arms and answered.
"Nah, not boring. Thinking about how I'd act it out."
"Oh..."
"Thanks to you, got tons of great ideas. Really appreciate it."
He bowed deeply, grateful for the inspiration.
"Hey, I just sang."
"Your singing was killer. Honestly, couldn't say it wasn't boring without that."
"Thanks, means a lot. I'll catch the movie for sure."
"Want premiere tickets?"
"Sure."
Premiere's early screening, right? Lead actor this serious? Now I'm curious about the flick.
"Cool, I'll pass 'em on when ready."
"Thanks."
Secured premiere tix, grabbed coat and bag.
"Heading out?"
"Yeah, stuff to do at home."
Bade the composer farewell, left the studio.
Afternoon already. Shower, eat, perfect timing.
Home in the crisp air.
"Oh, back?"
Mrs. Jang was prepping dinner.
Kim Bu Jang working late again?
"Dad?"
"Dinner out with colleagues."
Company dinner, got it.
"Lucky him."
"Right?"
Office folks hate dinners, but at his age and rank? Probably fun.
He's the one getting treated now.
"We'll eat tasty too."
Oho, confident. Meat tonight?
Sniffed—mackerel.
"Mackerel?"
"Yup, with beef seaweed soup."
"Big confidence, basic menu."
"Wanna eat out?"
"...Gonna shower."
Teased and got straight-jabbed. Heading to shower, remembered something.
"Oh right. Mom, know Moon Chang-sik?"
"The actor? Yeah, he's everywhere lately."
Oh, she does.
"Fan?"
"Not really. Why?"
Bummer, not a fan. Would've been more special.
Grabbed one signed paper from my bag in the room, back to living room.
"What's that?"
"Moon Chang-sik autograph."
"What? Outta nowhere?"
Handed her the paper with her name and his signature. She lit up, flustered.
"What? You hit a set today?"
"Nah, dropped by a friend's studio, he was there, got it."
"Ooh..."
"What's that look?"
"Just... hits different realizing you're legit celeb-adjacent."
Celeb-adjacent my ass, what nonsense...
"You're not celeb material, don't go blabbing and get ideas."
Warned her not to spread weird rumors to neighbors or relatives. Clear disappointment.
"Not even a little?"
"Nope."
"Sigh, wanted to brag about my girl."
"Absolutely not."
"If not bragging, what's the point of you?"
"Brought you an autograph."
Quick search confirmed: Moon Chang-sik's top-tier.
Grateful for that alone.
"Fine, that's pretty sweet."
Mrs. Jang agreed, tucked the autograph safe in the master room.
"But Dad's?"
"Got his too. I'll give it myself."
"He'd love that."
"Yeah?"
"Yeah, he binges movies and dramas weekends."
Oh right, glued to the sofa then.
If I'd watched with him, would've I recognized Moon Chang-sik first time?
Anyway, house rent's covered now.
Thanks, Moon Chang-sik...!
Goodwill skyrocketed.
Oh yeah, our photo.
Manager texted mid-recording.
Asked to officially announce Heavenly Realm's 2nd album on tonight's stream.
All members syncing reveal at same time.
Tired of dodging "when's the song?" flak from viewers. Tonight, payback.
Group chat's been buzzing all day with hype.
Time to toss more fuel?
Grinning, posted the pic with Moon Chang-sik in the chat.
(Me): (photo)
(Me): Turned out okay?
(Mahohyun): Wtf??
Closed chat after Maho's reply.
Shower, eat, stream time.
Belly full, fatigue rinsed, into the sound booth.
Quick setup, straight to stream.
[Major Announcement (Real)]
-Hi hi
-What's the major announcement
-Why now
-What'd you do yesterday??
-Civ today too??
No stream yesterday, second in two days.
First since Miro 24 Hours.
"Hi everyone."
-Hi hi
-Why no stream yesterday
-What's the announcement? Others streamed too
"Yesterday? Streamed till morning, off at night."
-Wtf, no wonder marathon
-Bait and switch lol
-Don't do Civ then!!
"Gonna do Civ today too?"
Launched Civ.
Thought I wouldn't?
-Krraaack!! Nooo!! Roa!!
-Fuck...
-Let's go lol
-Hype = updonate lol
-Time to crush side losers lol
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Civ okay today?? No mega cringe?? Lololol
"Oh."
Last stream...
-Lololololol
-Miro mom not here??
-Something happen??
-Lolollol
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Teacher spill the tea since then? Lol
"Nothing to spill. Just came out on stream."
-No way that wasn't legendary lol
-How'd you hide? Lolol
-Shouldn't have come home then
-Hah... we're the embarrassed ones?
Embarrassed? Honestly, not ready to face parents head-on.
"Yeah, sorry! Kinda embarrassing!"
????
-This is controversial lololol
-Hah this bitch fr
"But too soon to introduce to folks..."
-Wow, smooth move here
-Insane
-Full VTuber now
-Kya lololol
"Anyway, back to it?"
Chit-chat over. Time for iron, gunpowder, blood continent.
Loaded yesterday's save. Familiar screen.
-Aaack!!
-Pls...
-Major announcement tho..
-You tricked us Miro!
"Announcement... not time yet. Japan first."
Gotta finish what I started.
Civ grind amid groans. Time flew.
Check clock—reveal time.
"Time's up."
-Fuck finally ending
-So what's the announcement?
-Almost died
...Hate Civ that much?
Plenty enjoying it.
"Alright, rise and shine. It's time."
Clapped to wake sleepers, quit Civ full.
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So what's the announcement?
"Announcement? Before words..."
Opened manager's file.
Timing... spot on.
File had a video.
"Watch close."
Clicked. Full screen play.
Starts with night sky.
Endless black, fireworks burst, opening.
Background shifts fast.
Beach, mountain, school, roadside, corner shop, convenience store.
Whoosh whoosh.
Like someone's POV, 2D animation backgrounds scroll by.
After touring the town tens of seconds...
Back to night sky.
Camera dives from above.
Ends on moonlit twinkling field, six shadows.
"How's that?"
Even I was shocked.
Intro quality this high?
Explains the delay.
Knew it was intro, still blew me away.
Viewers?
????
-Kya lolol
-Dae Mi Ro
-The Six! The Six! The Six! The Six!
-Wtf quality??
Flip out already.