Chapter 51 : Recruiting the 2nd Generation

This ability felt like cheating even to me, but I couldn’t say it was perfect.

Especially not in the case of this Battle Island.

All guns in Battle Island were projectile-based, not hitscan, meaning there was a travel time for bullets to hit the target over a certain

distance.

In other words, you had to calculate bullet velocity and trajectory before shooting.

This ability couldn’t help with that either.

‘Hmm……, this isn’t hitting.’

The approximate distance was 200m.

However, considering Battle Island common sense, aiming down sights directly wasn’t the way.

So, calculating the trajectory, I aimed slightly higher and fired, but hmm…….

It hit, but it hit the torso, not the head.

I couldn’t get a feel for this part.

How high should I aim?

“Nanmi-sang! Behind! They’re coming from behind too!

A pincer attack.

I could definitely hear footsteps coming from behind as well.

They must have aimed for this.

They probably heard the sounds of the standoff too.

I need to take care of the ones behind first before we get sandwiched.

Nanmi spoke.

“I’ll take the left. Please watch the right.”

“Okay!”

The footsteps drew closer.

No, even so, aren’t they running too openly?

They seem to be underestimating me.

Aiming the loaded crossbow, I waited.

And then, an opponent jumping out from behind the wall.

In the slowed world, I could see the gun the opponent held.

No wonder they charged so confidently.

The gun the opponent was holding was a shotgun.

And the weapon I was holding was a crossbow.

They probably thought that no matter how well I shot, I couldn’t react to someone jumping out like that.

But unfortunately for them, I saw their body moving slowly.

I pulled the trigger.

“One down.”

Before the opponent’s body even hit the ground, they were downed by a crossbow bolt to the head.

The opponent collapsed face down on the floor, thud.

I immediately switched to the Kar98 and, turning the tables, ran towards the opponent approaching from behind.

“Huh!? Nanmi-sang!?”

Sona seemed very surprised by my action of running with a sniper rifle.

But, I’m doing this because I’m confident.

I should try mimicking what I just learned from the opponent.

I jumped just as I revealed myself from behind the wall.

The opponent reacted and fired their gun as well, but.

Tang!

A single gunshot rang out, and the enemy’s figure tumbled backward.

[Nanminanmi] > [killload]

Team wiped!

“Wow! Nanmi-sang! Sugoi! Meccha sugoi!”

“Hm? What’s wrong, Nanmi-sang?”

Through that recent engagement, I realized one thing.

“Sona-nim.”

“Hai?”

“I think I know how to play now.”

My gaze turned towards the remaining enemy team.

Perhaps because they were 200m away, they were showing themselves carelessly.

It seems they got cocky because I missed several shots.

“Hold on, I’ll go take care of them quickly.”

“Nanmi-sang!?”

I started running towards them.

Not straight ahead, of course, but taking a wide detour.

Yes, assuming I always hit the head, fighting at close range is better than long-range engagements.

[oo donated 1,000 won!]

[Battle Island’s Hawkeye is coming!]

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Nanmi’s eyes sparkled.

“Oh…”

I get why people enjoy this game.

A game to determine the single survivor out of 100 people, exactly 50 teams.

The thrill of becoming that one person out of 100 was irresistible.

“Wow! Nanmi-sang! You got first place on your very first game!”

“Nice. I think I understand why people play Battle Island.”

It was definitely addictive.

Looks like I’ll have to play a few rounds whenever I have time.

Had we played about four more rounds after that?

No matter how good your aim is, unpredictable situations are bound to happen.

Thus, 4 games, 2 wins, 2 losses.

We lost two games, but finished the last one in first place before ending the stream.

Nanmi spoke.

“Yes! Nanmi-sang!”

Ttuk-

“Phew…… That was fulfilling.”

[-Really f*cking fulfilling]

[-Thought it would be idle chat but collabed with Sona lololol]

[-Coming tomorrow too, right?]

“Tomorrow? Hmm…… Tomorrow……”

“I’m busy tomorrow too. I’ll let you know via announcement for now. Well then, Mimi-bye~”

After ending the stream like that, I immediately lay down on my bed.

I had fun playing the game, but I couldn’t help feeling tired.

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The next morning.

As scheduled, I headed to the studio Voice Actor Oh Sena told me about for the dubbing session.

And! Amazingly! For the first time! Alone!

It was because the CEO said she was busy today.

Although she did say she would come pick me up when I finished.

“Wow…… So this is it……”

Voice acting recording studio ‘Ald’.

Did she say most voice actors record here?

I looked around in front of the building entrance.

She definitely said…… Voice Actor Oh Sena would come out to meet me if I waited-

“Nammi!”

“Ah, hello.”

“Aigoo, Nammi-ya. You came alone? Good job, our Nammi.”

“Uh……, I’m 20 years old though?”

“Ah, right. I keep forgetting because of your face. Have you eaten?”

“No.”

“Then shall we go grab some simple pork cutlet nearby? I know a good place.”

Pork cutlet…… Now that she mentioned pork cutlet, it does sound tempting.

I nodded.

With a chuckle, Voice Actor Oh Sena led me to the pork cutlet restaurant.

After a light meal, we entered the building and headed to the recording studio.

Voice Actor Oh Sena said.

“If we do well, we might finish in one day.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. We’re just recording lines anyway. Well, we’ll probably need to do the cinematic dubbing later, but let’s take that slowly.”

“Okay.”

And so, the dubbing began.

The dubbing itself proceeded surprisingly smoothly.

It was thanks to Voice Actor Oh Sena’s assistance from the side.

“Okay, repeat after me. With a slightly urgent tone, ‘Stop! Freeze right there!’”

“Stop! Freeze right there!”

“Hmm…… Put a bit more emotion into it. Like you’re angry?”

“Stop! Freeze right there!”

“Okay, that was good. Wow……, you’re good. Is this really your first time doing voice acting?”

“Yes. It’s my first time.”

“The voice you normally use is such a cheat that there doesn’t seem to be much to correct.”

Listening again, Oh Sena found it amazing that the voice was her real one.

Isn’t that a blessed talent for a voice actor?

Moreover, listening to the recording didn’t feel awkward at all.

‘Wow…… This is real talent.’

Just like some faces are photogenic, voices could be too.

Like how some streamers sound different on broadcast compared to in real life.

But Nanmi’s voice had no change.

Honestly, this part was really quite amazing, shall I say?

“Alright, that’s it for today.”
“

It ended really quickly.”

“That’s because Nanmi did exceptionally well.”

Thus, the recording of all 24 lines was finished.

Next up is the cinematic dubbing, but…… well, that’s not something I can do alone.

Oh Sena thought for a moment, then spoke.

“Seriously, have you thought about becoming a voice actor?”

“Hmm…… I’m busy right now. I don’t think I’d have the time either.”

“Really? There are many recruitment auditions, so contact me later if you change your mind.”

“Okay~”

“Alright, shall we go then?”

“Yes? Where?”

Oh Sena checked the message that had just arrived on her smartphone.

It was a message from none other than Choha.

Smiling widely, Oh Sena said.

“Your CEO is busy, so she asked me to give you a ride.”
“Ah, is that so? Then I’ll be in your care.”
“Aww, really, why is this kid so cute? Want to try calling me Unnie? Nammi-ya?”
“Uh, no, that’s a bit……”

‘I don’t think I could even call my actual older sister Unnie yet……’

“Hmm? Really? Then I guess I won’t give you a ride~”
“Ah, then I guess I’ll take a taxi.”

As Nanmi slightly turned her body-

“Kidding! It’s a joke! A joke. This kid really tries to leave alone. I’ll give you a ride, let’s go to the parking lot.”
“Yes. Thank you.”

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After arriving at Blue Art Studio, Voice Actor Oh Sena waved goodbye.

“See you later then. Keep in touch often.”
“Okay.”

She suggested exchanging contact information on the spot, so we did.

Now, excluding my parents, my contact list, which only had 5 people, now has 6 added.

After parting ways with Voice Actor Oh Sena, I entered the studio building.

No one on the first floor…… Are they on the second floor?

I immediately headed towards the second floor.

She’s not in the second-floor hall either, so she must be in the office.

I headed towards the CEO’s office.

Knock-knock-

I heard the CEO’s voice from beyond the door.

-Yeah, come in.

Permission granted, I carefully opened the door and entered.

Inside the office were the CEO, Manager Jin Seyeon, and the new employee Hong Songa.

As soon as CEO Choha saw me, she smiled brightly and spoke.

“Yes, our Nanmi is here?”

“Hello, CEO.”

“Right, did the dubbing go well?”

“Yes. It finished sooner than expected.”

At that, Hong Songa tilted her head.

She asked with a curious expression.

“Dubbing?”

“Ah, haven’t I told you yet? Don’t mention this anywhere else, okay?”

“Nammi-ssi is currently handling the dubbing request for Time Click’s new hero.”

Hong Songa’s eyes widened significantly.

Her expression showed admiration so transparently it was almost tangible.

“Did I, perhaps, get a job at a major corporation?”

“Me and our idols plan to make it so.”

“Wow……, I’ll work really hard, CEO.”

“Yes, yes. A passionate new employee like you isn’t bad. It won’t be long before Blue Art becomes Korea’s representative virtual idol group,

huh?”

At that, Nanmi stared blankly at the CEO, then asked Jin Seyeon.

“The CEO’s tension is high today.”

“The number of applicants for the 2nd generation was beyond imagination. That’s probably why she’s in a good mood.”

“Wow……, how many applied?”

“About 130 people applied.”

My eyes widened unconsciously.

Goodness…… 130 people applied?

“Our company must have really succeeded. To have 130 applicants.”

“The problem is that we have to pick only 4 people out of those 130.”

“Are you planning to pick 4 for the 2nd generation?”

“Yes. It seems we’ll continue picking 4 at a time. Haa…… Anyway, this means we can’t just be playing around.”

Jin Seyeon looked at Choha with a tired face.

Choha also spoke with a tired face, as if facing reality.

“Ah, this isn’t the time to count chickens before they hatch. Let’s hurry up and work.”“

Yes.”

“CEO, what about the song then?”

“Ah, right. I need to check Nanmi’s song too. Hmm……”

Choha’s gaze turned towards Nanmi, and her eyes held an unusual glint.“Instead of practicing your song today, how about helping the CEO

with some work? I’ll buy you beef instead.”

Can’t resist free beef.

“What kind of work should I do?”

“The work Seyeon and I were about to do.”