Chapter 31
Chapter 31
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 31
Chapter Title: Watching the Busking
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"Sis, look over there. That stage they were setting up earlier? It's busking."
The dazzling lights and singing voices from the center of the plaza I'd pointed out were piercing through the darkening streets, even reaching the smoking area.
"Looks like it. Tons of people gathering."
"At this rate, it's not busking anymore—it's a concert, right?"
💬 Live Chat — Viewer Boss!! Show us too! — Viewer Curious curious curious show us show us show us!!! "These bastards keep getting wandering eyes? Don't cheat on me and look only at me, you fucking jerks."
— Viewer Lol already whining — Viewer We like Boss but we're still curious lol — Viewer Obsessive Boss is the best lol — Viewer Just glancing around is cheating? You're too insecure "Fuck, I'm ending the stream."
— Viewer Sorry sorry sorry sorry!!! — Viewer Fuck which bastard — Viewer It's those shitty singing bastards' fault — Viewer Sashimi on "You guys are mine. Fuck, if I catch your eyes wandering, I'll gouge them out and squeeze ink from them—behave yourselves, got it?"
— Viewer ㅗㅜㅑ #Obsessed — Viewer This obsession is so sweet — Viewer Shit, not scary? — Viewer Hehe more After bantering nonsense with the viewers, I turned my phone toward the source of the growing commotion.
"Too far to see?"
— Viewer Looks like a performance — Viewer Just popped up on SNS—it's Im Yoo-jun and Spring Breeze — Viewer Spring Breeze ng? — Viewer Fuck you don't know Spring Breeze? Caveman? — Viewer Breaking) Signature Ent doing surprise busking with Im Yoo-jun & Spring Breeze for concert promo—live on TripleNet & VTube — Viewer Fuck pulling so much aggro lol — Viewer Sounds fun Boss! Let's go now! From the chats, it seemed singers were doing busking to promote a concert.
Even I, clueless about celebrities, knew Im Yoo-jun and Spring Breeze.
Im Yoo-jun had captured hearts with his handsome looks and insane vocals at just mid-20s, earning the title of national singer. Spring Breeze was a labelmate he'd pushed, rising fast with stunning beauty and skills, her fanbase now rivaling his.
"Sis, that's Im Yoo-jun and Spring Breeze busking. Wanna go watch?"
"Huh? Really Im Yoo-jun?"
"Viewers say so."
"Then hurry! Famous singers like that end quick after 2-3 songs once crowds form to avoid trouble. Let's go before that."
Sis looked excited, so we headed to the plaza, but she stopped me.
"Ga-eul, let me film for a bit."
"Huh? No need to go that far, it's fine."
"No, I've always wanted to try this! Let me, Ga-eul."
"It's heavier than it looks... Hand it back if your arms hurt."
"Okay!"
I handed her the stand, and she stepped back to film me.
— Viewer ㅗㅜㅑ full body shot of Boss — Viewer Boss is insanely hot for real — Viewer Fr how is a person built like that — Viewer Proportions are insane and skin so flawless "Right? Ga-eul's so pretty. Especially her eyes—like jewels. If she took off her glasses, it'd be over, but you guys can't see, too bad."
— Viewer Vice Commander hi — Viewer Vice please make her take off those shitty beat sunglasses — Viewer Why Vice only for yourself? — Viewer Please show us too dying of curiosity "Ahaha, am I the Vice Commander?"
— Viewer Yeah inauguration done "Fuck you kids, Sis is reading chat—say shit and stream ends?"
— Viewer Lol just trust us — Viewer Fr trust only us Eye-na lol "Ga-eul, viewers say trust only them."
"Those fuckers keep promises they don't suit."
— Viewer Fuck why us!! — Viewer Lololol true tho why "Can't see chat so it's more frustrating than expected."
"Ga-eul, I'll film more. Get a second phone line."
"That necessary?"
As we chatted, we approached the plaza center for a better view. It'd just started, rumors not spread yet—crowd was thin.
Up close, glow-stick-vested staff blocked fans. On the low stage, Im Yoo-jun sang.
"Whoa, first time seeing Im Yoo-jun this close! He's so handsome."
Sis was a bigger fan than expected.
"Handsome sure, but guys need that sturdy bear vibe."
"Wha... Ga-eul, that's your type?"
Her eyes widened at the sudden reveal.
"Not type, just too skinny. Tap him and he'd snap."
"Still a pretty boy and super kind."
As Sis said, Im Yoo-jun had delicate, tearful fragility with refined beauty—perfect "pretty boy" even in mid-20s.
"What pretty boy bullshit. Big sturdy bears know their strength so they're gentle. And those have great hip power at night—how good?"
"Eek! Ga-eul! No saying that outside!"
Sis panicked, rushing to cover my mouth.
— Viewer Fuck heading to gym — Viewer Why was I born a fucking weakling? — Viewer Mom plz allowance gotta end PT I'm dying! — Viewer Real crazy bitch lololol — Viewer GIF! ⭐ Superchat — Red Parade 3,000,000 won donated — Viewer Half-moon bear chest ok? Plz — Viewer Fuck will it work lololol — Viewer Lololo plz is hilarious Im Yoo-jun's passionate singing continued amid our chat, ending to applause. His voice rang out.
"Thank you. Please come to our joint concert in two weeks. Last song—you all know it, right? 'Three Steps to Love'." His upbeat love song was notoriously tough, infamous for copyright-dodging covers.
"The meeting that started it all, one step ♩" Not a duet, but they alternated lines, descending stage to wave and high-five fans.
"Whoa! Ga-eul, Im Yoo-jun's coming our way."
— Viewer Im Yoo-jun fan service on last song — Viewer But why Boss's face like that lololol — Viewer Not interested? Blank face still hot lol A big camera followed them like broadcast crew. Im Yoo-jun smiled wide, fanning service despite tough song.
Waving and high-fiving, he suddenly froze, staring blankly at me before approaching.
"Precious memories of friendship, one step ♩" Pro doing full service while singing solidly.
Fans squealed reaching out amid claps, but I felt nothing, staring blankly.
Spring Breeze, seeing more of his face than fans, matched his steps toward me.
As I stared sullenly, Im Yoo-jun stopped before me, singing directly to my face.
— Viewer Why tf that bastard stopping in front of our Boss acting up? — Viewer Don't touch our Eye-na you fucking bastard got two lives? — Viewer Why Spring Breeze face look so squished lol was she always ugly? — Viewer Kya our Boss squid factory boss — Viewer Sings well but 90% face fame, can't be ugly—it's Boss's fault — Viewer Spring Breeze super pretty, national pride beauty sucking overseas lol — Viewer Spring Breeze makeup looks caked on lol — Viewer Boss shining alone lol so pretty fr Spring Breeze's part ended, highlight—the toughest—heading to Im Yoo-jun.
As he raised the mic, Spring Breeze abruptly shoved hers unfinished to my lips.
— Viewer Why tf that bitch shoving mic at Boss? — Viewer What the bitch doing? Spring Breeze smiled beautifully.
Like sharing the song with fans.
But I saw the vileness in that act and smile.
His debut hit—ubiquitous, lyrics familiar luckily.
Sound began emerging from my mouth.
The sound poured out, vibrating madly in the air.
Heartache, freshness, yearning, endearment.
Emotions clumped and exploded.
Deep shiver raising goosebumps despite high octave.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡ Storm Song Heavenly harmony of passion, vocals, and beauty
Raw emotion, insane vocals, beautiful timbre—all merged into celestial harmony.
"If this heart conveys without words" "One step of love hoping to reach you ♪" A storm of mind-shattering emotion raged.
My mouth closed. Im Yoo-jun and Spring Breeze gaped wide-eyed, stunned.
The deafening crowd screams fell utterly silent.