Chapter 86
Chapter 86
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 86
Chapter Title: A Visit to Maho's Room
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Maho's room was still as cute and pleasant to look at as ever.
Hmm… Aside from a few more stuffed animals and Moon Chang-sik's autograph on one wall that I gave her, it hadn't changed much from last time.
"Come on in."
"Thanks."
As I stepped inside, I spotted her computer screen with the stream in full swing.
Hmm, a quick glance showed the chat going wild.
Every stream's the same—things get chaotic the moment the streamer steps away.
"Do the viewers know someone's coming?"
"I mentioned a guest, but not that it was you."
"Then I guess we should just let them know right away."
No point dragging it out, so I was about to take off my coat and head to the computer when… I made a beeline for the bathroom instead.
I'd been out and about today, so better wash my hands and feet, right?
When I came back out and plopped down in the streaming chair, Maho gave me an exasperated look.
"If you sit there, where am I supposed to sit?"
"I'm the guest here."
"Guest my foot—you're more like an enemy!"
With that, Maho yanked me out of the chair in front of the computer.
What strength… Well, with her build, it's no surprise. Maho, the very picture of physical power, plopped my frail body right onto the bed.
"Sit there and stay."
"Yes, ma'am…."
Overpowered by her strength, I obediently sat on the bed.
"Should I turn on the mic now?"
"Doesn't matter to me."
Maho's room had the bed and desk super close. Sitting here, my voice would still pick up on the mic just fine.
For now, I watched her run the stream, and the chat was definitely tame.
Everyone seemed so chill, just like Maho.
Do viewers take after their streamer?
Nah, couldn't be—or what would that make mine?
Hmm… I'd ponder the correlation between viewer vibes and streamer personality later. For now, time for me to chime in.
"Unnie, when do I get introduced?"
"Ah, wait, Miro! Don't just jump in like that! You scared me."
"No point beating around the bush~"
With that, I leaned forward to peek at the chat.
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-What? Miro's here?
-Maknae alert ㄷㄷ
-She just drops in like that ㅋㅋㅋ
Whoa, no profanity in the chat?
Different vibe entirely.
Well, once my viewers start trickling in one by one, this atmosphere won't last.
"Hello, everyone. It's Miro."
-ㅎㅇㅎㅇ
-Nice to meet you
-Miro ㄷㄷ
-You two close?
"Close? All us Heavenly Realm members are close."
Not like besties or anything, but way tighter than your average business ties.
We hardly meet IRL, so there's a limit to the friendship, though.
-What brings you here?
-Gonna stream today?
-Why's this chick here;
Not even settled in long, and my viewers are starting to show up one by one.
Makes sense—Mirodan folks don't skip other streams entirely, so hearing my voice in Maho's room, they jumped into chat.
"Truth is, I dropped by on a whim 'cause I had something on my mind, and turns out unnie was streaming."
-You? Worried about something?
-Guy troubles?
Guy troubles?
As if I'd ever have those.
Hmm… But more than that, this tame chat feels kinda off.
Maybe heat it up just a tiny bit?
"What if it is guy troubles?"
"Eek, Miro!"
-???
-Me
-Locked
-??
"Not even my stream, and I'm tempted to drop a bomb."
"You—!"
"Mmph! Mmph!"
It was just a joke, but Maho rushed over and clamped my mouth shut before I could say more.
-Crazy bitch;;
-Wow, not even her stream
-She's for real;
Hmm… Viewers don't seem to buy it either.
Yeah, who'd admit to guy troubles on stream?
Especially a VTuber.
"Nah, just kidding. I came 'cause work stuff's got me thinking."
-Whew;
-Work? Stream-related?
-Should you even say that on stream?
"Not something I'd spill details on, but it's kinda similar to streaming."
Internet streams vs. actual broadcasts, though.
It'll screen in theaters, but they'll rerun it on TV later too, right?
-O..
-Big news incoming?
-Related to dancing?
Viewers assuming that makes sense, but nope, sadly.
"Nah, got nothing to do with you guys?? Don't pry."
-???
-Tenlian
-Then why mention it
"Ah, sorry. You asked, so I answered—didn't expect all the curiosity."
-Really wanna get wrecked?
-Should've played it cool
-Holding breath till she spills
My lurking viewers are emerging, and the chat's getting rowdy.
This feels just like coming home.
Yeah, that's how your real fans should be….
"Ugh! Miro! Get back over there!"
But Maho, horrified by the chat, shooed me to the corner of the bed.
"Aww, can't rein them in… Your viewers are pissed."
"Haha, viewers… wanna control them?"
"Where's that even from?"
"Here… Do this."
She pulled a VR headset from the shelf by the bed.
"What's that for?"
"How about Beat Saber?"
Hadn't done my workout today. Figured I'd suggest it since I was here, but Maho's face crumpled instantly.
"Ew, no thanks."
Didn't expect such a hard pass… Does she hate it that much?
"You don't have stamina either, unnie."
"Not as bad as you, though? Did you do jump rope?"
Hmm… Jump rope.
Oh yeah, did a bit yesterday before the VR gear arrived and bailed.
"Uh… No. I'm building stamina with Beat Saber."
"Quit the nonsense, put that down, and come here."
"Huh?"
Shooed me off earlier, now calling me back—what's up?
"Viewers suggested Ideal Type World Cup—wanna try?"
"Ooh…."
Isn't that my stream's staple content?
I'd crush it.
"What's the topic?"
"Workouts."
"Huh?"
"Debate the best workout."
…Workouts?
Fine for me, but doesn't Maho skip those too?
What are we even debating….
"Amateurs debating is the fun part."
"True, I guess…."
"No more stalling—let's go."
"Yes, ma'am…."
The Workout World Cup that ensued… was kinda fun.
Basically a nonsense free-for-all, but whatever.
Streamer's happy, viewers grinding teeth—successful stream, right?
Anyway, after wrapping up the broadcast.
"So, what's our Suhyun's dilemma?"
"Hmm… Well."
Time to spill my troubles.
Sitting side by side on the bed, I gave Maho the rundown.
Ran into Moon Chang-sik again at the composer's studio for work, got offered a bit part in his movie.
"Eh? Saw actor Moon Chang-sik again? And he offered you a role in his movie?"
"Yeah, oh right—movie's top secret."
"Th-that kinda issue… Never even crossed my mind."
Yeah, unimaginable.
I couldn't have pictured yesterday's me agonizing over this either.
"Uh… Hmm…."
Maho closed her eyes like it was her own problem, pondered deeply, then spoke.
"If it were me… I'd probably pass."
"O… Why's that?"
Same dilemma, total opposite of Hyunsu—environment? Personality?
"I love things as they are now… Not super active by nature."
Yeah… She has that in common with woman-Kim Suhyun. Contentment with the status quo is a virtue too. That's what I thought at first.
"Just my take, so take it with a grain of salt. But I think you'd nail it, Suhyun."
"Me?"
Nail it… Yeah, doesn't seem impossible. Daily clowning for thousands is my job, after all, even if it's different.
The role sounded simple enough.
"Setting looks aside, you know so much random stuff already? Adding acting? No biggie. Bit part means film a scene or two and done."
"True. Feels like I'm overthinking a nothingburger. Just a quick shoot."
If it feels off, one "no thanks" and bail.
Yet here I am, polling everyone… Spineless much?
"But if you're this torn, why not visit the set?"
"Huh?"
"Scope it out. See the actors, if you think 'Wanna try'—do it. Otherwise, bounce."
"Uh… Would that work?"
Can you just drop by a set?
"Not just anyone, but Moon Chang-sik recommended you. He'll swing it."
Maho glanced at my face.
"And the director won't mind. Ever seen anyone—sane—get mad at you, Suhyun?"
Sane people mad at me?
Back when I was a guy, maybe a few times… But woman-Kim Suhyun's memories? Hmm….
"Nope?"
"Exactly. Anyway, just ask. Asking's free."
Then… maybe just ask?
Visiting the set to vibe-check sounds solid.
Assuming permission, that is.
That evening.
Back home, I called Moon Chang-sik.
Figured a busy guy might not pick up, so tomorrow if needed—but he answered right away.
[Hello?]
"Ah, yes, it's Suhyun."
[Ah, Suhyun-ssi. Given it any thought?]
Called back after just a day—looks hasty, but better than ghosting.
"Um, I wanna think it over carefully, so… could I visit the set?"
Sounded weird even to me, but Moon Chang-sik replied casually.
[Sure, I'll check with the director.]
"Wouldn't that be rude? Observing a bit part shoot and all."
He accepted that quick? I'd be baffled—bit part, not even A-list, wants to observe?
Tons of folks would jump at any chance.
[No issue.]
"Really?"
[Yeah, no BS—anyone else maybe not, but you? Director'll love it.]
"O…."
Sweet, then.
Still feels like a hassle, but wanna choose wisely.
[Seriously, no hassle—don't worry. Our director's a master chef.]
"Huh?"
Chef? Industry slang?
[Nothing weird—he doesn't see good ingredients as a time sink.]
…Compliment?
Anyway, set visit scheduled.