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    Chapter 84: Real Idol

    #[Real-time Status of the 24-Hour Streaming Vtuber]

    (Fan Nickname Deciding Pic)

    (Titan Hunter Pic)

    (Gacha Pull Pic)

    =She finally decided on her fan nickname today.

    She says because she’s a snake, it’s Ttwaridan (;a snake coils up)

    -Ttwaridan?

    -The name is so cheesy.

    ㄴ She said it’ll grow on us as we use it.

    -So are we becoming ‘Nokkeun’ (string/rope)?

    ㄴ String?

    ㅗ (Oh my)

    ㄴ Get tied up~!

    ㄴ SM play ㄷㄷ (shivers)

    -Ugh, Vtuber geeks are so dizzying.

    ㄴ Honestly, even we act like that sometimes, fr.

     

    #[No F*cking Way]

    =Does this even make sense?

    (Kim Cheongha pulling a 5-star)

    What kind of crazy person pulls three 5-stars in a row from single pulls, f*ck.

    -???? Crazy.

    -Showing off legend.

    -No rigging.

    ㄴ That’s not rigged.

    ㄴ Yeah, it was live.

    -These b*stards will believe anything if it’s live lol.

     

    #[The Truth Behind the Vtuber Gacha Pic]

    =Nah, there’s no rigging like you guys want.

    She was showing off right next to the pay-to-win warrior who spent 80 million lol.

    -lol

    -Even I’d be triggered by that, fr?

    -So she did aegyo as an apology.

    ㄴ Oh lol.

    ㄴ Did that make it okay?

    ㄴ Girls usually let things slide with that.

     

    #[By the Way, Baekro]

    =It’s fortunate she only spent 80 million; if it were 800 million, she would have gone for a real-life gank, for real.

    -Wouldn’t her mom kill her before that?

    -How much (smack) did this kid (smack) spend!

    (Thwack!) [Three Great Beatings Pic]

    ㄴ ㅠㅠ (crying)

    ㄴ Don’t bully our baby stork..

    -But 80 million in a month is really crossing the line.

    -This rich b*tch.

    ㄴ Something we commoners can’t even dream of, for real…

    -Fact) She spent 80 million and then tried to charge 500,000 won for the person next to her.

    ㄴ But that person next to her got three 5-stars for free.

    ㄴ Why spend money here?

    (Slight fabrication)

    ㄴ I don’t need your kind of money.

    (Fabrication)

    ㄴ Only unlucky b*stards like you pay to win.

    (Somewhat fabricated)

     

    #[Kim Cheongha Triggered]

    =From now on, Kim Cheongha is an old lady, a chicken coop, and a defender of traitors.

    -I think I’m old~

    ㄴ You are old if you’re 22.

    ㄴ You b*stard.

    -??? :Ah, a person can choose not to date.

    ㄴ Ugh, smells like a chicken coop.

    ㄴ Ma’am, please don’t do this here.

    ㄴ Cobweb collector ㄷㄷ (shivers).

     

    #[??? : Give Me Cheesecake~]

    (Kim Cheongha Aegyo Pic)

    =This is your leader, who only does such uncool aegyo!

    Now, suffer more, you f*cking nerds!!

    -Thank you for the clip.

    -Ehehehe, come here.

    -I want to feed her the liquid mozzarella cheese I made.

    ㄴ ??? : This seems rotten, though?

    It tastes weird.

    ㄴ lol

    ㄴ You really… sigh.

    ㄴ Please, just hold your breath for 10 minutes, f*ck.

    -But isn’t this seriously the first time she’s done aegyo?

    ㄴ Yeah, she always just mumbles and runs away.

    ㄴ Now she has nowhere to run, so she just gave up and went for it lol.

    -Ah, her screams are so good to hear.

    -Fr, it’s good to hear lol.

     

    #[Gacha Pic Reaction from Other Galleries]

    (Hoyolab Taxi Gallery Screenshot)

    =These b*stards are rioting right now lol.

    Some weirdo got three 5-stars in a row.

    ??? : Wow, I guess I don’t need to pay to win, kukukurubbingppong.

    -Lol

    -Honestly, if that happened to me, I think I’d go crazy too lol.

    -Kuaaaak!

    -You damn Vtuber!

    ㄴ Unforgivable, unforgivable, unforgivable…

    ㄴKim Cheongha die, Kim Cheongha die, Kim Cheongha die, Kim Cheongha die…

     

    #[No F*ck, Cheongha]

    =You said gacha was easy…

    (Gacha Failure Pic)

    I rolled the gacha after hearing that, and it failed miserably…

    Did you deceive us?

    (Deceived Us Pic)

    -You didn’t use an avatar, you punk.

    -That’s just because she’s weird lol.

    -Weapon pull?

    Then that’s still fortunate.

    ㄴ No no, I already spent 140,000 won.

    ㄴ So I feel like dying right now.

    -Ah lol, this is f*cking hilarious, crazy.

    -You’re a pushover, you idiot.

    ㄴ You son of a b*tch.

    -Didn’t you hit pity with that much?

    ㄴ The pity here is fcking high, sht.

    And I got a permanent character, dmn btch.

    ㄴ lol

    ㄴ That old lady again lol.

    ㄴ Gyaaaak!

    ㄴ And unnie still hasn’t even hit pity.

    ㄴ These money-grubbing Chinese b*stards.

    -Ah, I’m cackling so hard in the middle of the night, f*ck lol.

    -But that pic is f*cking scary every time I see it.

    ㄴ How long are you going to keep milking that, seriously lol.


    Coronavirus.

    A few months ago, an epidemic began to spread worldwide, starting from China.

    When the disease first became known to the world, the public’s reaction was lukewarm.

    ‘It’ll be resolved eventually this time too.’

    ‘Should I wear a mask for a while?’

    However, the virus situation, which was expected to end soon, eventually began to expand globally, and finally, governments around the world made a decision.

    [The government plans to control entry and exit to prevent the spread of infectious diseases—]

    To block the virus coming from overseas, they announced full-scale entry and exit restrictions.

    As a result, many people had to return to Korea as quickly as possible.

    And celebrities were no exception.

    “Sigh···· F*ck.”

    Spitting out a cool curse, a woman got off the plane.

    A woman with her face pressed down by a black hat and covered by a mask.

    Her name was Park Sehee.

    As she crossed the airport and went outside, a black van came into view.

    A car that seemed a bit too big for one person to ride in.

    Deureureuk- (Sound of a sliding door)

    Park Sehee naturally got into the car, which looked expensive at first glance.

    “Ah, you’re here?”

    “Hello, Oppa.”

    At the sound of the door opening, the manager, who had been resting with an eye mask on, hurriedly opened his eyes.

    “Did everyone else get in?”

    “Yeah, once I drop you off, everyone goes home.”

    The other members of the group had returned to Korea earlier due to their schedules, and eventually, Sehee was the last to return home.

    “Well, so there are no schedules for a while, right?”

    “That’s right, think of it as a break.”

    “Nice.”

    Sehee cheered inwardly.

    “Still, don’t neglect your image management.”

    You should also start acting properly this time, okay?

    Her looks and personality were all good, but as an industry insider, there was one part about her that was most frustrating.

    “Please, even if it’s just a skin, can you talk about K-pop a little!?”

    Cheon Sehee, who was she?

    Wasn’t she a famous idol who had risen rapidly a few years ago, and one of the leaders who popularized Hallyu around the world?

    Whenever they released a new song, the group would frequently top not only domestic music charts but also the Billboard Global charts.

    Furthermore, she had even made her name more known by appearing in a Netblix drama a while ago.

    “But such a person, huh?”

    Goes on broadcast and says the person she respects most is a Japanese idol?!

    Love for Japan.

    That was one of the biggest burdens attached to the image of the famous K-pop idol, Cheon Sehee.

    ‘She wasn’t like this when her scale was smaller····.’

    No, rather, if she had said that back then, it wouldn’t have mattered.

    What on earth is she doing, saying something like that to ruin things after becoming so famous?

    Sakamiya Ren?

    Yes, she is famous.

    She was someone that the Korean side had been watching for a while.

    Looks that wouldn’t fall short when compared to anyone else, and outstanding singing skills.

    The story of becoming an idol by overcoming even a difficult past, and the unique breakthrough power that came from her personality.

    A well-rounded idol with no shortcomings.

    She was Japan’s famous rookie who would lead the next generation of Japan.

    ‘I was so anxious that our pie might get stolen…’

    Her singing style was similar to K-pop, and her looks and skills were superior.

    It wasn’t unreasonable for Korea, which dominated the global idol industry, especially small and medium-sized companies like his, to be secretly nervous.

    Thanks to that, he had even cheered inwardly when she announced her retirement.

    “Why, are people calling me a traitor again?”

    “No, it’s not like that····.”

    “Forget it, what netizens say is all the same anyway.”

    Sehee, who answered with an annoyed face, blankly stared out the window.

    ‘Haaa…’

    The reason the famous Hallyu star sighed again was none other than Japan.

    “Why did she retire·····.”

    Since the idol she respected most had recently taken steps to retire, her mood was gloomy.

    Nevertheless, the manager’s words continued.

    “Hey, you know your body isn’t just yours, right?”

    Depending on your image, health condition, and weight, huh?

    Your value changes, and so do the advertisement and movie appearance offers that come in·····

    “Hoo·····.”

    That again.

    Sehee let out a sigh.

    It was something she had been hearing continuously since she came out about her preferences.

    “You saw the article that came out back then, right?”

    If you cut ties with that d*mn Japan this time, your image will also·····

    “—Oppa.”

    “Huh?”

    “Shut up and grab the steering wheel, before I set it on fire with a lighter.”

    “No, what·······”

    Leaving the grumbling manager behind, Sehee once again blankly admired the scenery outside.

    How long had it been since she started spacing out and looking out the window like that?

    “Alright, we’re here.”

    The van carrying her had arrived in front of an apartment building.

    “It seems like there won’t be any activities for a while, so you should rest comfortably for a change.”

    “Yes, yes.”

    After giving a perfunctory thank you to the manager who helped her with her luggage, Sehee took the elevator up.

    -Bip bip bip

    When she opened the door and entered, her mother was watching television in the living room.

    “Where’s Jumin?”

    “Oh, studying in his room.”

    “Really?”

    My goodness, her older sister came after a long time, and he doesn’t even come out to see her?

    The corners of Sehee’s mouth turned up.

    “Don’t disturb him while he’s studying!”

    “Ah, I won’t disturb him.”

    Leaving her mother’s voice coming from the living room behind, Sehee tiptoed to her younger brother’s room.

    ‘Hoo, look at this?’

    The door was carelessly left slightly ajar.

    At that sight, Sehee’s face was tinged with mischief.

    Kkii-

    As she carefully opened the door and went in, Jumin, engrossed in something, came into view.

    ‘Let’s see…’

    Sehee tiptoed closer, peeked her head in, and looked at Jumin’s laptop.

    Then, what she saw was…

    ‘·····Animation?’

    A being that looked like an animation character (?) was moving left and right, its mouth opening and closing.

    ‘What?’

    ‘I thought a Daurian Jackdaw or something would pop out.’

    How boring.

    Sehee, whose enthusiasm had cooled, immediately reached out her hand towards Jumin’s face.

    Pinch-

    “Aack?!”

    At the sudden pain from his cheek, Jumin, startled, screamed.

    “I thought this kid was studying, huh!”

    And he’s here watching YouTube?

    “Ayaya, Noona?!”

    Sehee smiled and punished her naughty younger brother.

    ‘No, what kind of strength is·····’

    Perhaps thanks to an idol’s unique regular exercise habits, Jumin couldn’t escape her grip.

    This person, maybe she went overseas for a tour not to perform, but to bulk up.

    A reasonable suspicion arose.

    “To your noona who came back after half a year, huh?”

    You should at least come out to say hello!

    Hmm?!

    “A····· Don’t tell Mom.”

    “Oh, that depends on the situation~”

    —By the way, what are you doing now?

    Sehee, who had finally let go of Jumin, asked.

    “Is it some kind of animation or something?”

    “Ah, no!”

    It’s a Vtuber.

    Jumin, triggered by that remark, shouted.

    ‘Vtuber?’

    At those words, Sehee tilted her head.

    Vtuber.

    First of all, it was a word she had never heard before.

    “Uh····· Is it famous?”

    Actually, if you thought about it a little, it wasn’t unreasonable for her not to know about Vtubers.

    No matter how interested she was in Japanese culture, she was an active celebrity during a busy period.

    The possibility of her knowing in detail about an industry that was still treated as minor even in its home country was almost nil.

    “Well, it’s not famous yet····· But I like this.”

    “Well, I don’t intend to argue about preferences.”

    So cheer up.

    In the first place, I’m not in a position to say anything about that.

    Anyway, let’s put that Vtuber thing aside.

    “So, what are you doing?”

    “Uh····· Hmm, video editing?”

    “Huh, are you some kind of editor?”

    “Yeah, I got a job.”

    …Really?

    At Jumin’s words, Sehee was momentarily speechless.

    Looking at his eyes, she could tell that he wasn’t lying.

    “You, using the laptop I bought you for studying to do this·····.”

    “·····It doesn’t matter as long as I’m studying properly.”

    “That’s right, honestly, I don’t really care.”

    Even if his grades aren’t good, Mom’s heart will be torn, I guess.

    And I don’t plan on getting married anyway.

    I could sufficiently bail out one younger brother even if his life goes down the drain.

    If her mother had seen it, it would have been a scene where she cursed that both her son and daughter were acting crazy, but it probably didn’t matter.

    “By the way, is that person’s voice good?”

    “Well, I guess so···?”

    It’s a type that suits well.

    So, a Vtuber means a person who broadcasts with that character on screen.

    In that case, the voice would play a very important role.

    Even in animation, if the voice doesn’t match, don’t they get criticized for miscasting?

    Since she herself had a history of being heavily criticized after doing a dubbing once, she was also interested.

    More than anything, the character on the screen also vaguely reminded her of someone, so it was enough to pique Sehee’s curiosity.

    “Can I listen to it once?”

    “Huh?”

    Oh, here.

    Alright, let’s hear that voice that captivated my younger brother.

    Without much thought, Sehee took the headset from Jumin and put it on.

    “Huh···?”

    And then, Sehee couldn’t help but let out a sound of admiration.

    [Ch-Cheongha Cheongha looooves!]

    Cheesecake sooooo much, ahhh—!!

    ….Let’s put these lines aside for now.

    “Huh?”

    What’s wrong?

    “No····· I, I think I’ve heard this voice somewhere before·····?”

    Because the voice coming from beyond sounded like something she had heard somewhere.

    Sehee tilted her head.

    ‘Where did I hear it?’

    There’s no way I would forget such a pretty voice.

    As an idol who primarily made a living through singing, her ability to catch voices was exceptionally outstanding.

    No matter how much one screamed, the source of the voice itself wouldn’t change, so if she kept listening, she would be able to recognize it.

    It was a talent that only she possessed, which others didn’t have.

    Sehee quietly recalled her past memories.

    Simultaneously.

    ‘Hey, don’t embarrass your country and stay quiet.’

    A woman’s cool remark replayed in her head.

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