Chapter 3: Let’s try something

The one who received the offer couldn’t hide her bewilderment.

Nevertheless, Kang Yoora, the CEO of Lunavis, was certain.

‘I can’t let her go.’

Although it was a half-impulsive decision….

The woman in front of her met the conditions she had set.

First, self-management.

At the point of streaming virtually, there’s no real need to show one’s face.

But the more lax one’s self-management, the easier it is for that virtual veil to be lifted.

The types who are hell-bent on finding the so-called ‘red pill’….

(TL Note: “Red pill” in VTuber context refers to revealing the real identity/doxxing.)

They relentlessly tear into such carelessly given openings.

Therefore, if one doesn’t build a foundation with thorough self-management usually….

No matter how much of a corporate-backed VTuber they are, they are bound to face danger at some point.

‘So, what about this person?’

‘First, her appearance passes.’

Even without makeup, not a single blemish is visible on her skin.

Her hair has no frizz, and her gait is quite firm, not sluggish.

On top of that… the way she subtly guards herself against the person who called her through a friend.

‘I don’t know if this is the attitude one should take towards a friend’s boss…’

‘But as a working adult, it’s a rather excellent posture.’

And, the second reason.

“Qu-quickly say something, Siyeon….”

“…She’s your boss.”

“B-but she asked the question to you….”

The CEO came all this way, yet she finds her hiding behind her friend, flustered….

Her alias, Sirasaki Noa; her real name, Baek Jiah.

Due to the lack of talent in this batch, she was additionally accepted despite having some demerit factors.

But the interviewers who conducted the interview with Kang Yoora….

All cited personality flaws as the unsettling point about Baek Jiah.

Her introverted side isn’t strange in the internet broadcasting scene.

And since she has experience, she’ll probably stream well….

But her anxiety is visible, so to speak?

So, to give a metaphorical example.

She has the kind of personality that, once she starts digging a hole, she’ll keep digging until someone pulls her out.

At least, it wouldn’t be prominent usually….

But if an issue arises, her reason might explode along with it.

‘…However.’

‘To put it a bit harshly, a personality no different from a landmine… has a friend she lives with?’

‘A friend who even knows about her broadcasts and interview schedule?’

‘…If things go wrong, it could blow up immediately.’

According to Baek Jiah herself, they are irreplaceable friends….

But wasn’t there a saying, ‘You can know the depths of a thousand-fathom water, but not the heart of a single person?’

If that irreplaceable friend… were to harbor ill intentions and decide to leak information….

There’s a possibility that one of the 2nd generation members, whose debut so much effort was poured into, might quit right away.

So, Kang Yoora had casually called her in under the pretext of maintaining secrecy.

‘…She’s beyond imagination.’

‘And in a good way.’

“…I heard the competition for Lunavis’s current generation was intense.”

“That’s correct.”

“So, a company as renowned in the industry as yours… wants me? This suddenly?”

Her thoroughly rational side, grasping the core of the situation.

That, combined with her distinct sharp impression, including her eyes… unnecessarily makes people tense.

At least, she doesn’t seem like the type to be backstabbed anywhere.

Even her voice is quite unique.

In that tone, which is boyish yet clearly feminine, one can glimpse a talent for broadcasting.

Of course, her singing ability is unknown.

But with a voice like that, even if she’s a complete novice at singing, she’ll improve if trained.

‘…Moreover.’

‘Didn’t Jiah say Siyeon does housework while she streams?’

Now that Kang Yoora thought about it….

Jiah’s face seems to have improved compared to the interview.

‘Does that mean she can even play the role of a housekeeper? With that face?’

‘…That’s not what’s important.’

‘The fact that she can do it is important.’

As it is, everyone has a distinct personality….

The current state of the 2nd generation is one of half anticipation, half anxiety.

That person, I mean.

If Yoo Siyeon joins us… she can sufficiently cover for them.

Even if she only takes exclusive charge of Baek Jiah, Kang Yoora can allocate the remaining manpower elsewhere.

Details will need to be ironed out gradually… but at least there shouldn’t be a problem with her as a person.

Her intuition for judging people has always been real.

“I am serious.”

“Umm….”

And so, Kang Yoora conveyed her sincerity once more.

But Yoo Siyeon, who had come lightly, thinking she would just sign an NDA or something… was simply bewildered.

“…Why me?”

Siyeon’s question was reasonable.

The reason she was called was, after all, related to secrecy….

It certainly wasn’t for a VTuber scouting.

“You seem to have talent.”

“…I’ve never streamed before.”

“If you join, security will also be more solid.”

“That’s true, but… is this really okay?”

The Q&A continued for a while, but there was no progress.

She hadn’t been informed beforehand, nor had she ever decided on that career path.

And since Siyeon’s previous jobs were in different fields, this series of reactions was natural, but….

“The current 1st generation’s… average monthly earnings. Have you heard about them?”

“…Isn’t that confidential?”

“You can’t tell anyone. So….”

When Siyeon showed a flicker of interest at the sudden mention of money.

Immediately, Kang Yoora whispered into her ear.

And, a short while later.

“What the heck, let’s do it.”

Yoo Siyeon, unemployed for six months.

Having succumbed to money, she signed the contract on the same day.

Lunavis 2nd Generation, the 4-member system is complete.