Chapter 30: Summary (4)

The next day, I finally enjoyed a leisurely morning.

After receiving the report from Yoon Taesoo about the completed building purchase and giving overall instructions on the interior construction and system setup, my direct involvement had significantly decreased for the time being.

Of course, the final decision was still mine, but Yoon Taesoo and Jungyeon were handling much of the hassle.

As I brewed my coffee and absentmindedly checked my tablet, I saw a notification that Ajung would soon start her stream.

Since the showcase, watching her stream had become more than just a routine.

It was a joy to see how much her broadcast grew day by day and how brightly she shone.

I settled comfortably on the sofa, waiting for the broadcast to start.

At the scheduled time, the familiar opening BGM played, and Ajung’s avatar appeared on screen, smiling brightly.

Her appearance was still flawless.

[Ta-da~! Hello, everyone! It’s your star, Ajung, back once again! Have you all had a good day?]

Her tone was different from usual—brighter and more excited, a lively energy emanating from the screen.

It wasn’t surprising.

Yesterday, she and Jungyeon had visited the newly completed ‘palace’ exclusively for the Starlight Project members for the first time.

The chat window, sensing her upbeat mood, was lively from the start.

― Aha~ (meaning “Ajung Hi”)

― Why is she so hyped today???

― What’s going on? It feels weird seeing her this happy.

― Is today Butter exchange day??

― These days, just seeing Ajung smile makes me happy lol

[Hehe, you’re wondering why I’m so excited today? Well~ everyone! I have something super amazing to brag about! Remember how I said I was going somewhere yesterday? I saw something truly incredible!]

Ajung clasped her hands and made a playful stomping gesture.

Her avatar, equipped with the latest technology, captured every subtle movement, vividly conveying her excitement.

― What is it?

― Something incredible?? Wait, is it about Rinne (the secretary) and Nagaham (the boss) doing… (message deleted)

― Did she just go out for some fresh air and come back happy? lol

― Did she go out with Rinne? Rinne took a break yesterday too.

― Just tell us already, stop teasing!

Amid the growing curiosity of the viewers, Ajung skillfully built up the anticipation.

[Ahem! It’s none other than… the new headquarters of Xelnaga Entertainment! I visited the new home of the Starlight Project! Woohoo! Applause!]

Cheering and clapping, Ajung announced the news herself.

The chat was instantly flooded with reactions like “Wow!”, “Awesome!”, and “Finally!”

Since the showcase, fans had been keenly interested in the company building, and it had become a hot topic.

[I actually took some photos yesterday. Can I show them on stream? Wait a moment, I’ll check with Rinne unni!]

Adjusting her headset and pretending to look at another monitor, she soon exclaimed brightly.

[Yes! Got permission! Get ready to be amazed, everyone! Here comes the first photo!]

On the screen appeared a photo that seemed to have been taken directly by Ajung.

The interior of the building had a sleek, somewhat mysterious atmosphere.

[This is the inside of our company building! Isn’t it amazing? The exterior is also really cool, but just in case, I can only show the interior. Sorry about that!]

Ajung bowed apologetically, and her avatar mirrored the gesture.

[But it just shows how much they care about security! From the moment you enter, you have to scan your fingerprint and even your iris! It felt like entering a secret base from a movie! You can’t even see inside from the outside because of the special glass!]

― Wow, what the heck? That place is huge!

― Security level lol

― As expected from a VTuber company, security is top-notch lol

― Nagaham’s scale is insane lol

― Even if the building shows up online later, better to be cautious

[And this here is the lobby! Doesn’t it look just like a hotel lounge? You see that logo on the wall with our company name and the Starlight Project? Seeing that made my heart swell with pride! I thought to myself, “Wow, I really made it!”]

When the lobby photo appeared, the chat became even more active.

Words like “Majestic” and “Luxurious” filled the chat, along with jokes like, “Nagaham, hire me as a guard!” and “Can I apply as a janitor there?”

I couldn’t help but smile as I watched.

The sense of pride and happiness Ajung felt was one of the main reasons I had bought the entire building.

It wasn’t just about providing good facilities; I wanted them to feel a sense of belonging and uniqueness, knowing they were part of the best environment possible.

[And! The most amazing part is up next! Each member has their own personal space, and wow… I almost drooled when I saw mine for the first time yesterday!]

Next on the screen was a photo of Ajung’s personal streaming studio and relaxation area.

High-spec computers, top-quality broadcasting equipment, a cozy sofa, a kitchenette, and a panoramic city view through the large windows.

[This is my room! My own space! I can stream here, relax here! See those equipment? I don’t really know what they all are, but Rinne unni said they’re super expensive! Even the view outside is amazing, but unfortunately, I can’t show it due to security reasons!]

Ajung seemed so excited that she even giggled mischievously while showing off.

[And you know what’s even more awesome? The boss said I can even live here if I want! It’s fully equipped for living! Although they also arranged a house near the company, I seriously felt like Cinderella yesterday!]

― Holy crap, that’s insane!

― I want to live there!

― What kind of company even sets up personal studios like that lol

― Nagaham, raise me too!

― If they recruit VTubers from the provinces, they can just move straight to Seoul!

― So what? The company even gets her a house? The benefits are insane!

― The competition for new members will be fierce lol

Ajung continued to express her amazement, eagerly describing every corner of the space.

It was a complete transformation from the cramped, makeshift streaming setup she used to have with a clay avatar.

Her voice overflowed with gratitude, not only for the impressive environment but also for me, the one who made it all possible.

In my eyes, it wasn’t just Ajung cheerfully chatting away, but also the process of her past wounds slowly healing and being replaced by new hopes.

‘That’s right, keep smiling like that.’

As much as I support and help them, they should always shine the brightest and most perfectly.

[Alright, everyone! Don’t be shocked just yet! The real, real, real highlight is still left! This one… I can’t even explain it properly. Let me just show you the photo!]

The last photo that appeared was of the underground motion capture studio.

The sheer size of the state-of-the-art equipment filling the expansive space was evident even from the picture.

[This is it! The motion capture studio! Wow… Yesterday, when I went in with Rinne unni, we both screamed. It looked like a movie set or a futuristic research lab! Those cameras and sensors you see? They capture every single one of our movements and project them onto our avatars, even down to detailed facial expressions!]

Clapping her hands, Ajung reacted as if she were seeing it for the first time, despite having visited just the day before.

[We’ll be making all sorts of content here! Dancing with 3D avatars, singing, even holding virtual concerts! Doesn’t just imagining it make your heart race? We might even do VR collabs with other members!]

Her voice was full of excitement, brimming with anticipation for the limitless possibilities ahead.

The stage that would make her dreams come true—that was what I had prepared.

― Wait, the whole thing is a motion capture studio???

― The fact that it’s a mocap studio is already insane, but that scale? Just wow.

― There really is nothing money can’t do lol

― Let’s go to the Ajung and Rinne concert!

― Holding out for a mocap dance cover!

― So if Rinne touches Ajung’s chest during a mocap stream, will it bounce-bounce?

― What kind of VTuber company has a studio bigger than a movie set lol

The chat was buzzing like a festival.

The viewers were just as thrilled about the future Ajung was showing them.

With such a perfect environment, Ajung and Rinne would surely deliver performances beyond imagination.

[Really… All of this is thanks to Zelnaga CEO. I can’t believe someone would do all this for someone like me… I don’t know how to properly express my gratitude. CEO, if you’re watching this… Thank you so, so much! As a member of the Starlight Project and an artist under Zelnaga Entertainment, I’ll do my best to never bring shame. Please keep watching over me!]

Ajung expressed her sincere gratitude once again.

It even looked like her eyes were slightly teary.

I watched her silently, a satisfied smile on my face.

I didn’t really think thanks were necessary, but feeling her heartfelt emotions wasn’t a bad feeling.

Rather, seeing her happy and growing within the environment I created was the best reward and joy for me.

‘This is just the beginning.’

I quietly murmured, imagining Ajung’s bright future and how my collection would become even more complete.

On this perfect stage, I wondered what new shining stars would join next.

My gaze, as I started to pick out the next target for collection, grew sharper once again.

Seeing her happy was undoubtedly delightful, but I already knew that such things alone couldn’t fill my emptiness.

But still…

‘It’s not so bad to feel something warm like this once in a while.’