Chapter 130: Her suspicious favorite song
by AfuhfuihgsWhat is the most important thing when it comes to singing?
Some would say it’s about hitting the right notes.
Others would argue it’s all about rhythm — singing the lyrics at the correct timing.
Some would point to explosive vocal power that can handle any note.
Others might simply say a beautiful voice that’s pleasant to hear is enough.
Some might coldly say you need to have all of the above.
But how common is a person like that?
Anyone who has mastered all those elements is probably a professional singer, or at least working in the music industry.
Or, in rare cases, they may just be a hidden gem, buried like a pearl in the mud without realizing their own talent.
Morllu was neither of those.
If she said she didn’t hope for that when she first went to karaoke after getting this body, it would be a lie.
She wondered — what if she turned out to have professional-level singing skills?
Her body, aside from lacking stamina, was overflowing with talent in every other aspect — so she thought maybe she had talent for singing too.
And the result?
She did have talent — just a little.
Slightly better than average — the kind of voice that makes you think, “Wow, someone in the room next door at karaoke is really good.”
Honestly, given that voice, as long as she wasn’t tone-deaf or rhythmically off, this result was only natural.
And with this level of skill —
It was more than enough to completely captivate the viewers who came to hear her sing.
[Mollru! Mollru! Mollru! Mollru! Mollru!]
[Wakyafya]
[Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess?]
[My ears are melting…]
[What is that voice…]
[Lol I knew from the start she’d be good at singing]
[It would’ve been hilarious if she was tone-deaf instead lol]
“I’m sorry… forget me, and live well…”
She chose a heartfelt male ballad, and her voice carried deep emotional power.
It was a song about breaking up with someone you love and reflecting on mistakes and regrets from the relationship.
The overall pitch of the song wasn’t too high, and since Morllu was a woman, it wasn’t hard for her to sing it through.
But this song was all about emotion, more than anything else.
If sung poorly, it would easily be dismissed as a pathetic drunk crying song.
But Morllu managed to convey the heartache of a man’s love just as the original singer intended.
When the final note ended, thunderous applause followed.
[Kya]
[That’s the stuff]
[Makes me want to go to karaoke]
[I love it so much, unnie ㅠㅠ]
[I cracked open a bottle of soju for this. Can’t help it.]
[Even a monk wouldn’t be able to resist this one]
[So flavorful. Other female covers on YouTube didn’t hit like this]
[She sounds like a woman but somehow delivers a man’s loneliness and solitude]
[This is straight up the kind of song a guy sings after downing two bottles of soju and chain-smoking while thinking about his ex]
[Okay maybe not that extreme;;]
The main audience of internet streams is men in their 20s and 30s.
Unlike Morllu’s stream, which had a decent number of female viewers, some channels had male audiences exceeding 90%.
Morllu’s stream was also predominantly male.
And Morllu had, unintentionally, perfectly nailed her viewers’ tastes.
First off, it was an excellent song choice — a song they all knew well.
Why did they know it?
Because it’s a classic karaoke favorite that tugs at men’s hearts.
Almost every guy had probably sung it at least once.
But picking that song wasn’t necessarily a purely good thing.
Familiar songs often face harsher judgment than unknown ones.
Especially from people who sing that very song often themselves.
Ah, that’s not how you’re supposed to sing that part.
You should’ve hit this section harder.
They’d find themselves subconsciously nitpicking.
But Morllu managed to win over even those sharp critics.
Even the cyber judges somehow felt a masculine vibe from her.
And this continued into her next songs.
“These are my go-to karaoke songs.”
She said she had prepared three songs in total.
The second and third songs were also classic male karaoke hits that the viewers were all familiar with.
At first, they thought Morllu had practiced these specifically for her audience — choosing popular male songs on purpose.
But by now, that didn’t seem to be the case.
This level of polish doesn’t come from just a few days of practice.
She had clearly sung them many times — her delivery showed mastery.
When she said these were her favorite songs, it wasn’t a lie.
[100 points… she gets 100 points]
[Holy shit I’m done for…]
[Forget hitting the notes — what’s with the emotions?]
[Wait, is this person a guy? Why does she sing guy songs so well?]
[Whoa]
[Morllu transwoman theory ㄷㄷ]
[But she looks way too naturally feminine though]
[Don’t take it seriously guys; chill]
[Great songs transcend gender, okay~]
[Ugh shut up with that nonsense already]
[FR lol if she sings well, that’s all that matters]
“I used to be a guy? What are you all even talking about… don’t say weird stuff.”
Morllu seemed a bit flustered — perhaps because the comment caught her off guard.
These people — they can be surprisingly sharp sometimes.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day — maybe that’s what this is.
…Or not?
Maybe they just randomly said it and accidentally got close to the truth?
Honestly, it didn’t even sound like they were being serious.
There weren’t many viewers who ever typed seriously in chat anyway.
It probably just meant I was the one getting nervous for no reason.
No one was suspicious — and yet, just like a guilty person feels a twinge, I was the one who reacted.
[This sounds like her ex-boyfriend’s song ㅇㅇ]
[Gasp]
[Morllu sings male songs suspiciously well… her ex’s favorite song… ugh…]
[I’m jealous, damn it]
[This actually sounds plausible]
[Nah bruh, streamer’s a pure virgin who’s never even held a guy’s hand]
[Didn’t she shake hands with players during that league commentary gig?]
[All secrets have been revealed]
[Maybe we should just quietly enjoy the singing]
[Manager unnie is sharpening her knife, tread carefully~]
“Okay, okay, quiet now.”
She redirected the viewers’ attention, who had once again gone off-topic with pointless debates.
Seriously, what does whether I had a boyfriend or not have to do with their lives?
“I know my favorite songs lean a bit masculine. That’s why today, I wanted to take some song recommendations from you all.”
[At least she’s self-aware ㅇㅇ]
[Why though? Just keep singing guy songs]
[She said she wants to try other stuff too]
[Morllu, do whatever you want]
[But everyone here’s a dude… are we even capable of recommending girl songs?]
[FR lol]
“Don’t you guys have that kind of fantasy though? Like, a girlfriend singing a certain song at karaoke — wouldn’t that be nice? That’s what I meant.”
[Gasp]
[Morllu… as a girlfriend?]
[She’s just openly flirting now]
[Please say that again on cam — it’s my life’s one wish]
[Soup’s boiling over here…]
[Yeah, we’ve all got one or two like that]
[Rental girlfriend Morllu ㄷㄷ]
“Jeez, you guys keep daydreaming. Let me rephrase. Is there a song that your female friends sang at karaoke that you thought was nice?”
[Female friends?]
[Lol as if the keyboard warriors scratching their bellies while watching this have female friends]
[Shouldn’t you ask if they have any friends first?]
[Online friends count, okay]
[That one hurt a little]
[Going to karaoke with female friends… Morllu… ooh…]
[That angle’s tasty too]
People really are a bunch of mischievous brats sometimes.
She shook her head and took a sip of the water beside her.
<GeujeoMolhwang has donated 30,000 won!>
–Is this like a song request?
A familiar username.
He’s been donating to my stream day after day recently.
Just last month, he donated well over 3 million won.
It’s no wonder the viewers call him “Chairman.”
I also suspect he’s some sort of actual executive or business owner.
“Chairman, thank you for the 30,000 won. Song request… Actually, part of why I’m taking recommendations is because I don’t know that many songs. I want to take requests, but I don’t know a lot of songs.”
<GeujeoMolhwang has donated 100,000 won!>
–Then please sing this song.
The celebratory fanfare of a 100,000 won donation plays, followed by the audio of the song he wants her to sing.
Thankfully, it’s a ballad.
Something bubbly like an idol song would’ve been too much.
It’s not as gut-wrenching as the earlier one, but it’s a soft female vocal track laced with a quiet sadness.
The pitch is a bit high, but manageable.
[Oh this one’s just okay]
[What song is this?]
[This is a certified banger ㅇㅇ]
A few in the chat seemed to recognize the song.
She checked the title, looked it up on YouTube, and started up karaoke mode.
She had just memorized the melody — her plan was to give it a try.
Normally, she would listen to a song repeatedly before singing it.
But today was about learning something new.
“The days we shared… were just okay…”
It was a little shaky, but not bad for a first try.
She somehow made it through the whole song and glanced at the chat.
[Hmm…]
[It didn’t hit like the last one]
[Something’s a bit bland here]
[Guess the streamer isn’t a total singing prodigy]
[That earlier song was really polished — like fine wine]
[Respect for the human touch]
[Can you go back to the one from before?]
[Still loved it ^^ Added to my playlist.]
“I mean, this is still considered pretty good singing, okay!”
Even though she knew they were just teasing, she couldn’t help but respond.
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