Chapter 74
Chapter 74
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 74
Chapter Title: Dance Lesson Dread
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"Really! I really can't dance!"
After that, she kept throwing a fit.
Just like a kid who hates going to the dentist lying down in the street and wailing, she begged the manager over and over, but...
[No matter how much you say no, Miro-nim, there's nothing we can do.]
I'm not a kid, after all.
I'm an adult shackled by this thing called a contract...
The Six... I didn't think you'd pull something like this.
It really made her teeth grind with betrayal.
Had they stayed hands-off all this time just for this moment?
"...When does it start?"
It'll take some time to prepare, right?
She'd build up her stamina in the meantime.
Swimming? Running?
Just thinking about doing it with this cursed body made her breath catch, but if she did some light exercise to build stamina...
[Well, it'll probably start right after Chuseok ends.]
"Huh??"
[Dance doesn't come together in a short time, you know. I'm no expert, but I hear you need a solid foundation.]
Right after Chuseok? Are you kidding?
This was basically bullying.
The company was power-tripping her!
"N-No, there must be some way around it?"
But all this underling could do was plead desperately...
[...Miro-nim, is your athletic ability really that bad? You don't look it.]
"It's all because of my natural figure. I'm just bones and flesh—no muscle."
[You're getting me riled up for no reason. Anyway, use this chance to try working out. Stamina matters for streamers, right? It's essential for the long haul.]
...Is that so?
Sure, to stream long-term, building stamina makes sense...
But dance training? No way.
"How long per session? One hour? Two?"
They wouldn't call in an instructor for just one hour.
Probably the standard two hours.
Yeah, two hours with breaks, and six members—she could probably sneak away...
[We're looking at about five hours.]
"Huh? Five hours?"
[It takes time for everyone to arrive. Better to do longer sessions a few times than short ones often—it's good for you all and the instructor.]
"Makes sense, but who's responsible for my stamina?"
[Hang in there. We'll at least feed you well.]
It's not like they're serving gourmet meals...
"Ugh... You're really going too far."
[Too far? We'll handle everything—you just show up and tough it out a bit. In return, this year's year-end live will be spectacular.]
"Really?"
[Yes. You know about the tech deal with the mainland company, right? We'll put that tech to good use for a truly memorable live.]
If you put it like that, it builds some hype... Fine.
The company does a lot for her—might as well think of it as three months dead and do the dance practice.
"...Fine, add dance lessons to the streaming break notice."
[Oh dear, how'd it come to this?]
How'd it come to this? It's all because the company made Miro.
[Anyway, good luck. Now I have to tell the other members. Good news like this gets the best reactions over personal calls.]
"You're something else, Manager-nim... Why me first?"
[Figured you'd react the least, so I started with you. But you threw a fit—in your own way.]
...Ha, the others would freak out big or small too if told to dance?
She thought of the members briefly.
Roa first... Yeah, she probably did some sports—pass.
Haru looks like she'd been in the dance club—pass her too.
Maho... With that build, stamina's gotta be good? Honestly, a bit envious.
Mile seems like she hates exercise like me.
Anna did musical theater, so dance should be fine.
Thinking like this, not many would complain? Mile might sigh but accept.
Weren't they all supposed to be shut-in gamers?
Somehow, she felt betrayed by the members.
[Nothing else? Hanging up then.]
"...Yeah."
She ended the call with the manager, fuming.
Dance lessons right after Chuseok...
She already dreaded that day.
"Aaah..."
For now, she added one more day to the break notice.
Noting it was due to an internal company matter.
The one who bails last gets the most hate.
The Six.
Feel the wrath of Mirodan.
Call her petty all you want.
This was her biggest act of rebellion...
She scheduled the break notice in advance.
Plenty of time left—she could add more later if needed.
Break notice done, she closed the window and left the cafe.
She'd check comments during the stream—better not spoil it early.
Ha, no streamer obsesses over broadcasts like this.
Already at the computer, she scanned desktop icons, itching to do something.
All the usual games.
But with dance looming, none appealed.
Ah, maybe search that.
She'd kept putting it off and forgotten.
A search on Tenshi-san.
After seeing her bright energy in that game collab, she'd thought to learn from her.
Time to check what a top senior streams like.
She knew her company and basics, but never watched her streams.
Beyond knowing she mainly did FPS.
She pulled up Tenshi-san's NerTube channel, sorted by popularity.
Up came 3D live videos.
3D live was in English, readable, but other titles were Japanese—unreadable.
Anyway, about an hour-long live performance... Probably helpful.
She vaguely recalled girl-Kim-Suhyun watching other VTubers' 3D lives.
She'd been amazed back then—would it hit different now?
She hit play with a studious mindset.
Curious about a mainland big-league VTuber's video, a mix of excitement and disbelief that game-buddy Tenshi-san could dance and sing like that properly—she waited as the live started.
It opened with Tenshi-san appearing alone on a concert stage.
Damn, they nailed the production—top VTuber company's tech is no joke?
Mid-admiration for the venue, music swelled, and Tenshi-san's singing began.
"Oh..."
Good.
Really good.
Her great voice added sweetness even in the intro.
Beyond expectations? Or maybe she'd only seen her slightly clumsy Korean, so imagining fluent Japanese singing threw her off.
The stage, starting with awe, kept delivering more.
High-quality production, catchy songs, jaw-dropping dance, plus guests from her vast network.
The live screamed "cram everything in this hour"—overwhelming.
Back then, as girl-Kim-Suhyun, she'd watched as a viewer, just enjoying a great show.
Now, as a junior VTuber, every detail popped.
How'd she do that?
Aerial flip there? Won't the tracker freak? Can VTubers even flip?
Who was that guest? Insane skill.
Nonstop surprises.
Even respect-inducing.
Is this the same Tenshi-san I gamed with?
This must be Murasaki Tenshi's peak live.
Views on NerTube said so.
For a newbie under a year in, this top VTuber's best live hit like a shockwave.
The slightly over-hour live—long or short?—left her lingering in afterglow.
Kinda respect her now?
More than that, mainland has VTubers with even higher subs—what are their lives like?
Mainland's on another level.
Heavenly Realm Project makes us top dogs in Korea, but Japan's scale is different.
Midst mild reality-check and excitement about maybe doing lives like that with members someday, a Discord alert pinged—from her online setup.
Who?
Only members message her on Discord—what's up?
Whoever it was, she wanted to share the live link she just watched—checked the message, but sender wasn't a member.
(Murasaki Tenshi): Miro! Let's game together!
Tenshi-san, from the recent friend-add.
Huh... After just watching her live?
She seemed different.
Questions to ask, and she'd reached out first—perfect for some games.
She replied quick, queued the game—then a Discord call came.
[Moshi moshi?]
"Ah, Tenshi-san?"
[Hi! Didn't expect instant accept!]
This slightly clumsy-Korean Japanese girl led that live? Some disconnect.
After, they hopped into Royale Grounds and started.
Royale Grounds only? Other FPS fine too.
Personally wanted her company's League-like FPS—suggest later.
Game went smoothly.
Tenshi-san great at FPS, me solid gamer—easy wins.
First-game chicken secured, in lobby she broached the burning question.
"Tenshi-san, I searched and watched your 3D live concert. Amazing."
[Arigato! But Miro sings great too? Listen a lot lately.]
My songs? Heavenly Realm tracks and that cover, tops.
"Which ones?"
[Utapri on NerTube?]
"Ah, got it."
Fan probably stitched a song stream.
Sang plenty—makes sense a couple videos exist.
"But more than singing, your dancing shocked me."
[Dancing?]
"Yeah. I suck at it—any secrets?"
Top question on her mind.
Tenshi's dance in the 3D live was pro-level.
She must've practiced endlessly at her company's urging.
As a senior, she'd have tips, right?
Quick-learn live hacks or easy-mode tricks.
But...
[None! Dance takes practice till you wanna hurl! Brutal!]
Tenshi-san retched dramatically, dashing her hopes.
"Ah... Practice..."
[Yes! Practice is the only way! No shortcuts! Not one move in live—mess up alone, and you're sorry to fellow dancers and staff!]
Yeah... No shortcuts. Sorry to staff means reading the room.
Already scary.
Visions of constant flubs, awkward glances, reshooting.
[You get it, right?]
"Y-Yeah..."
[Why ask about dance? Wanna learn?]
Hmm, spill? Year-end seemed surprise...
"Well, kinda secret..."
Decided to tell. Same industry—should keep quiet.
Doesn't seem the blabby type.
[Secret? Love secrets.]
...Nah? Whatever.
"Honestly, year-end live coming up. Gotta dance—worried."
[Eh? Doing a live?!]
Tenshi-san seemed shocked. Fair—debut under a year, rare in Korea.
"Yeah."
[Hee~ Uh, um... Then...]
Then? Good tip?
She listened quietly for advice.
Tenshi-san pondered, then spoke.
[Um, need a guest? For Miro's live, I could guest. But Miro guests my live too!]
...Huh?
No tip—instead, unexpected offer.
One that's pure plus for her, no downside.