Chapter 95: Korean History Proficiency Test

Streamer versus Idol.

The singing battle finally took place.

“Wow····.”

After a fierce battle, the glory of victory naturally went to me.

As soon as Ren’s song ended, exclamations of admiration erupted from the surroundings.

“You sing really well.”

“Yes?”

Ah, yes····.

At those words, the opposing streamer, who had been staring blankly at me, responded.

This statement was true.

I’ve received professional training, so it would be stranger if I couldn’t sing.

She, who revealed skills proficient enough to compete with me, deserved praise.

She wasn’t someone to be criticized.

“Ren-··· No, um···· Cheongha also sings incredibly well.”

“Ahaha···.”

“Um, actually, I haven’t heard Cheongha’s songs···· Honestly, I was a bit worried if you could sing Korean songs well.”

I think it was an overly presumptuous concern.

“Ah, no.”

It’s completely understandable.

Well, I also think I’d be skeptical if a foreigner sang well in Japanese.

Actually, that’s normal, and I’m the strange one.

Since she worried that much, it means she’s passionate about this project, so I could take it positively.

Huh?

And if you look around, there are surprisingly many idols who can’t sing.

There are in Korea, and there are in Japan.

Just as the conversation with that streamer was somewhat concluding.

“Hmm··· Ren-nim.”

“Ah, yes?”

Sogeumbbang, who spoke to me as if she had been waiting.

Well, how did my skills look to our leader?

“I knew from seeing you on TV a long time ago, but your skills are definitely good.”

“Ah, thank you.”

“If it were an ordinary group cover, it would have been problematic because of that.”

“···Yes?”

What could this mean?

As I looked at Sogeumbbang with such eyes, her explanation (?) soon followed.

“Ah, it’s not a strange meaning.”

Um, you know, right?

“····Aha, you’re talking about that?”

After thinking about her words for a moment, I could soon understand what she meant.

Even during idol days, it’s not good if only one person stands out too much within the same group.

If one person hogs the spotlight too much, it can naturally lead to discord within the group.

Inferring from her words, I should probably understand that it’s roughly the same here.

‘Still, it should be fine this time.’

Since each part is assigned separately anyway, and except for the main character, they don’t appear every time.

Even if my singing overshadows them, there would be no victims other than Sogeumbbang herself.

“Then, shall we all just sing together once?”

Since it turned out this way anyway, I wanted to hear other people’s singing too, so I cautiously made the suggestion.

“Ah, um···.”

“Ahaha···· Um, that’s a bit···.”

Then, the other streamers, looking a bit burdened by my words, avoided eye contact.

‘My goodness····.’

Discrimination in this day and age.

If they keep being scared like this, I wonder if celebrities can even live with such sorrow.

Come to think of it, wasn’t it because of things like this that the CEO cussed me out from our first meeting?

Since that person was also a former celebrity, it was a reasonable inference.

“Then, let’s wrap it up here for today!”

Everyone, let’s go!

“···Yes.”

At Jangbiso’s words that quickly changed the atmosphere, Cheongha, looking a little dejected, answered.

Well, this is a problem that will somehow be resolved as we gradually get closer later.

Even popular people don’t become close from the very first meeting, right?

If I had to categorize myself, I’m more of an introvert, so it was impossible to quickly close the distance with my social skills.

And so, that day, we dispersed after part distribution.

The next day.

“····It arrived faster than I thought.”

The draft recording arrived in an instant.

Was it for matching our parts?

First, for each part, a file with the voice of the main character, Aris, recorded arrived.

Since it’s a duet, it would be good to listen to it to some extent while practicing.

“Eum·····.”

It’s not to the point of putting it into the actual song, but since this is a draft anyway.

As long as the syllables match to some extent, it’s fine to do it roughly.

I’ll probably be more serious when I record later.

Perhaps the company will even provide a studio.

‘Then, shall I give it a listen?’

[A very long time ago]

As I played the recording file.

A pure voice, like that of a young child reading a fairy tale book, echoed.

“Oh····.”

As soon as I heard that voice, admiration inadvertently escaped me.

This is Sogeumbbang?

Really?

The voice I heard during the meeting was definitely a bit like an older sister’s, but to think it could change to such a girlish voice in an instant.

I don’t know if the microphone did a good job, or if her vocal cords are exceptional.

But it was certain that it was a voice that matched the song very well.

So that’s why she chose this song?

A girl who sets off on a journey and meets many connections.

Soon, acts 1 through 7 all proceeded, and finally, the part of act 8, which I was in charge of, flowed out.

[⸻♫♪♬♫]

Soon, contrasting with the dreamy atmosphere of the previous act.

The sound of fast-tempo wind instruments was heard.

So, thinking about the music video I saw yesterday, this was probably around the beginning, right?

After clearing my throat in advance, I started singing in time with the music.

“⸻⸻.”

The impression I got after singing it out refreshingly once was.

“····I’m not sure?”

This is closer to a musical song than an ordinary song.

I haven’t really sung this genre of song before.

Even if I were asked to judge something, I’m not sure if I could do it fairly from my perspective.

Then, I’ll need a judge to listen for me, right?

[S-so, you asked me?]

“Yes.”

[····Are you f*cking crazy, really?]

With that thought, I immediately rushed to the CEO, headbutting him like a Pachycephalosaurus.

What came back was a dumbfounded reply.

“Why, you said yourself you struggled a lot during your has-been days.”

[Well, what I said is true, but····.]

No, but why do I feel so sh*tty hearing this from you?

As I explained before, Gu Jisu is a typical failed child actor.

Nevertheless, not wanting to step down from the entertainment industry, he took on all sorts of jobs, regardless of whether they were leading or supporting roles.

And among them, musicals were included.

“And, you’re the only one I can ask anyway.”

[Well, that’s true, I suppose····.]

Among the people around me, the CEO is the only one who knows music well and possesses the objectivity to evaluate it thoroughly.

[Yes, well, let me give it a listen.]

“Yes, I’ll send it to you now.”

[If you sang like sh*t, you’re dead, really.]

“Eh.”

Anyway, I sent the file recorded with my home microphone to Gu Jisu.

And not long after, his evaluation came back.

[Well, this seems passable.]

“Ah, really?”

[If you do it properly later with a good microphone, I think it could just be included in the recording.]

Actually, I was a little anxious, but it’s a relief that I received a good evaluation.

Well, then, let’s consider this problem settled.

I have to do today’s broadcast again.

After ending the call with Jisu, I immediately turned on ODS and started the broadcast.

“Yes, hello everyone?”

You’ve waited a long time, haven’t you?

-You’re a bit late today.

-Are you busy these days?

-Come back to how it was before.

“Yes, I have some schedules this time···.”

Should I mention participating in the cover song?

Come to think of it, since movies and dramas also have confidentiality clauses, it seems like I shouldn’t say it.

Since it’s an 8th-anniversary celebration, it’s probably a surprise, right?

Well, then, let’s just move on from this issue for now.

“So, what have you all been up to?”

I immediately moved on to just chatting.

Since a natural topic of conversation just came up, there was no need to think.

To think that viewers would create things for me to do even if I just sit still, I’m becoming a pro streamer now.

I suddenly felt a new sense of emotion.

-Just resting at home.

-People who come at this time are all unemployed, so they have nothing to do lol.

-I’m studying for a mock exam…

“Ah, a mock exam?”

Mock exam?

Simultaneously, a memory flashed through my mind.

It was something I learned while talking to Jumin a few days ago.

“Come to think of it, for third-year high school students, tomorrow is the mock exam, right?”

Time flies so fast.

How did it pass by like this?

Since I’ve been busy with work lately, I’ve lost track of time.

“But is it okay for you to be watching my broadcast?”

But even if it’s not as important as the June one, schools would still pay some attention to the May mock exam.

-It’s a mock exam, so what?

-It’s not for grades, so shouldn’t it be fine?

-Not really…?

“Hmm?”

Still, isn’t it strangely a waste to just let it pass?

Well, still, I didn’t study very hard either.

I could roughly understand what that felt like.

[[Cheongkeongcheolkeong] has donated 1,000 won]

[=But what were your grades like?]

“Ah, me?”

I studied·····.

In the first place, isn’t school a place you go to eat lunch?

Besides, since I was an idol, I didn’t have proper time to study.

There’s no way I could study properly after rolling around until 3 or 4 in the morning.

Besides, I didn’t particularly want to study since my previous life, so I didn’t put much effort into it either.

That’s why Airi, who even goes to college, is amazing.

‘But if I tell the truth about this, they’ll make fun of me.’

Huh?

What if a meme like ‘This child is a 9th grader’ starts circulating online.

Even if I were in a coffin, I wasn’t that bad.

“Hmm, well, I’m reasonably good at what I can do?”

-Really?

-Prove it.

-Someone bring a test paper.

-Are there Japanese test papers online?

However, the viewers didn’t seem to believe it easily.

‘Sigh, it can’t be helped······.’

Now, what do you think is the way to resolve the attention that has been drawn?

“First, I’m confident in Korean history.”

The answer is to throw out another piece of bait.

Well, I don’t know if I should be saying this…

Still, huh?

If they bring a Japanese test paper, my shortcomings will be revealed.

It’s better to go with this, which I was good at since my previous life.

And as soon as those words ended.

-???

-?

-Why on earth…?

-You?

As I expected, hooks began to fill the screen.

“You don’t believe me?”

-Honestly, who would believe that…

-Why would a Japanese person know Korean history… lol.

-Much to say, but I won’t.

“Then, shall we take a test with last year’s paper?”

-Yeah.

-Go go.

-I don’t want to study, but I’m curious about this lol.

-fr lol.

-If she gets a 1st grade in this, the boss is really Korean lol.

Empowered by the viewers’ enthusiastic response, I immediately downloaded an official workbook from the internet and displayed it on the screen.

This is good for making our room’s students study too.

-Ugh.

-Ah, trauma.

-Damn it, the curse of knowledge!

“Then, let’s begin.”

And so, leaving behind the wails of some viewers.

I started a study broadcast for the third-year high school students who would soon be taking the exam.