I Want to Be a VTuber

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If someone knows Seo-yeon well, they would have immediately noticed her unusual demeanor.

Seo-yeon was acting entirely differently than usual.

It was as if she had stepped right out of the character of Princess Yeonhwa.

“Look, she’s acting.”

If Lee Ji-yeon had been nearby, she would have said that.

Seo-yeon’s attitude was that obvious.

Park Jung-woo also realized this fact a bit late.

Seo-yeon was, in fact, playing “Princess Yeonhwa” right now.

Moreover, it wasn’t even ordinary acting.

It was method acting.

She was fully immersed in her role as Princess Yeonhwa and giving it her all.

“What’s the big deal about this advertisement?”

That thought crossed his mind, but it might mean Seo-yeon considered this shoot to be quite important.

While he couldn’t understand it at all, surely there must be a reason.

Park Jung-woo pondered over this, but there was an area that made it difficult for him to speak to Seo-yeon right now.

Just recently, his dreams were like that.

In many ways, Princess Yeonhwa had been a huge shock for him.

And for Seo-yeon too, Princess Yeonhwa was a very special character.

Standing still, waiting for the shoot, Seo-yeon’s posture was incredibly straight.

Her stance reminded one of a noble lady, and the way she occasionally tucked back her hair that had slipped to the side was perfectly feminine.

Seo-yeon’s method acting as Princess Yeonhwa was not something she intended.

It just happened.

Naturally, it had turned out that way.

“Why?”

For a moment, thoughts of Princess Yeonhwa filled Seo-yeon’s mind as she pondered.

Why was it so natural for her to immerse herself in the role of Princess Yeonhwa?

Upon reflection, the reason was very simple.

For Seo-yeon, Princess Yeonhwa was a very special role.

Above all, it was her first truly “acting” opportunity.

The role where she took a real step into the vast sea from her small aquarium.

Her first acting.

Not the simple, fragmented performances shown in commercials.

But genuine method acting, fully embodying her character.

Because it was Princess Yeonhwa, even without being conscious of it, her body acted that way naturally.

It was as if she had consciously flipped a switch.

So very naturally.

“That time too, I think it was like this.”

In “<Looking at the Past, Memories>“, it was like that too.

At that time, with half a playful intention, she hadn’t been very conscious of it, but perhaps all of her thoughts and actions were as Princess Yeonhwa.

Seo-yeon thought about this.

But that thought came and went quickly.

Seo-yeon naturally smiled mischievously as she noticed Park Jung-woo’s face, looking at her as if he couldn’t believe it.

If it had been her usual self, it would have looked a bit scary.

Or perhaps it would seem mocking.

But now, a playful smile peculiar to the princess was sitting on Seo-yeon’s lips.

So effortlessly that even the surrounding staff couldn’t help but smile along with her.

“This is…”

Jo Seong-min felt a peculiar thrill watching Seo-yeon like that.

“This will work!!”

Even alone, Park Jung-woo’s advertisement would have been beautifully picturesque.

But right now?

Seo-yeon was wearing a fusion hanbok.

It was entirely different from the ancient attire that Princess Yeonhwa wore.

But still, no matter how he looked, Jo Seong-min felt just like Princess Yeonhwa was before him.

The outfit that had only seemed pretty when worn by another model, when worn by Seo-yeon, it simply struck him as “beautiful.”

Like something that a real princess would wear.

“Alright, alright, Actor Park Jung-woo, don’t be so mesmerized. Come and stand here with us.”

“I’m not mesmerized.”

“Haha, is that so? Yes, understood.”

“……”

Park Jung-woo’s face turned sullen, but he nodded eventually.

He was just a bit surprised.

Isn’t that natural?

After all, Seo-yeon had shown so much so far that it was hard to be fooled by that performance.

He heard that she fell from a cliff and didn’t have a single scratch.

In Action School, one would end up in the hospital after only one training session with her.

They would have aftereffects as if they had gone through a traffic accident.

Whether that was a joke or the truth, ominous tales reached Park Jung-woo’s ears from time to time.

And having experienced it himself, Jung-woo knew it wasn’t entirely false.

Moreover, what happened when they met in a game?

There was hardly anyone as lively as her in gaming.

Thinking about that…

“Seo-il?”

“Ah, don’t mention that, seriously.”

“Hehe, why not?”

Following the director’s instructions, Seo-yeon stood next to Jung-woo, hiding her mouth with her sleeve as she laughed.

Even that action seemed very graceful.

She looked just like a celestial lady.

The usual cold expression was nowhere to be seen; she was as warm as spring breezes.

In “<The Chaser>“, those terrifying red eyes now resembled the sunset.

Ten years ago.

Just before Seo-yeon disappeared, the last scene they shot together featured Princess Yeonhwa, who stood against the backdrop of the sunset, bidding farewell to Seo-il.

In that moment, Seo-yeon’s eyes looked exactly like this.

Eyes like a sunset calling on the night.

Calm, with starlight beginning to twinkle in her eyes.

The innocent eyes of a growing Princess Yeonhwa.

With those eyes, Seo-yeon smiled softly.

As if Park Jung-woo’s actions amused her.

The sight made Park Jung-woo’s temples throb.

“This is real.”

If he could just give her a light hit on the head, would she snap back to reality?

But then, it would only hurt his hand.

He couldn’t easily do such a thing.

It felt as if the person in front of him was not Seo-yeon but truly Princess Yeonhwa.

“Actor Park Jung-woo! Why are you being so distant? You need to stick close to me!”

“Ah, yes.”

For the first time during today’s shoot, Park Jung-woo received instructions.

The director’s command was very simple.

Seo-yeon was considerably shorter than Jung-woo, which meant they needed to stand closer together.

That way, the picture would look beautiful.

However, Park Jung-woo found it difficult to come closer to Seo-yeon.

“You too are shy, huh, Actor Park Jung-woo? Hahaha!”

“I’m not, really.”

“Ah, your expression gives it all away.”

“I told you I’m not.”

Park Jung-woo felt genuinely wronged.

When he looked at Seo-yeon with that feeling,

“Oh my, what’s the matter?”

“Oh my?”

At that moment, the tone in which Seo-yeon spoke, which she typically would never use, made Park Jung-woo dizzy.

Is this method acting? It really is scary.

With a sigh, Park Jung-woo re-adjusted his posture.

Consciously aware of the camera, he made sure both their figures were captured in one shot.

So that the outfits they wore would be well displayed.

“You should be looking this way, honorific gentleman?”

“Are you purposely teasing me right now?”

Seo-yeon didn’t respond to that.

She simply hid her smile with her sleeve.

Park Jung-woo glanced at her with a frown.

Click.

The camera captured the picturesque scene.

Unintentionally capturing the natural state of the two.

“Director, this is…”

“Yes, it really evokes a sense of nostalgia from the past… it’s that kind of picture.”

“<The Moon That Hid the Sun>” was not just a drama that had hit big ten years ago.

The performance as Princess Yeonhwa that Seo-yeon showcased back then had left a lasting impression, to the point where she was synonymous with child acting.

And those who watched that drama back in the day must have thought at least once.

If the young Princess Yeonhwa and the young Yoon Seoil, played by the actors from that time, were to reunite for another drama.

At least once.

Everyone must have entertained such thoughts.

In that single photograph, that vague imagination was captured.

The young Princess Yeonhwa had grown up and so did the young Yoon Seoil.

And they wore the most modern fusion hanbok.

It felt like witnessing the reincarnation of Princess Yeonhwa and Yoon Seoil in modern times.

A photo that evokes nostalgia for the past.

“If this goes on, it won’t just be a prop anymore.”

One staff member remarked as they examined the photos taken so far.

Photos of Seo-yeon and Park Jung-woo looking close together.

Originally, Beol’s main model was Park Jung-woo.

The female model accompanying him was merely there to enhance his image.

There were various reasons for that.

No female model could meet Park Jung-woo’s standards up until now.

And it also had to do with the fact that there wasn’t a model that the main office particularly liked.

But.

“This is just perfect.”

It was indeed perfect.

Yes, that word fit the photo all too well.

Jo Seong-min had already conducted several ad shoots with Park Jung-woo for Beol.

But he hadn’t seen a photo that could rival this one.

There was a potential in this photo that showcased something impossible with previous female models that he had used as mere props.

Honestly, what fusion hanbok are we even talking about?

Since it is merely clothing for the concept, there was probably no intention to sell it anyway.

He thought that, but looking at this photo, his mind began to shift.

It’s quite stylish, isn’t it?

An elegant and lovely outfit.

Truly, a fusion hanbok that beautifully captures the essence of Korea.

It was a thought that could arise without one even trying.

“Well then, thank you all for your hard work today! You all did a great job!”

Thus, a little more shooting progressed.

The shoot was successfully wrapped up.

Since there was a need to send the photos to the main office, Jo Seong-min felt a bit of excitement.

About this ad photo.

And he was genuinely curious about what he would say to the suddenly involved female model.

“Well, we have some nostalgia from the past, so the French staff might not get it?”

“That’s true, they might not.”

“But on the flip side… I’m really curious about the reactions in Korea.”

When this photo is featured in department stores.

And when this video airs as an advertisement.

What kind of reactions will arise?

Jo Seong-min’s heart raced already.

Just like when he first became an advertisement director.

That youthful feeling.

***

“Great job, everyone.”

“…Are we still doing that?”

“Hehe, oddly enough, yes.”

Seo-yeon lightly placed her left palm against her cheek, tilting her head slightly.

“I might have gotten too immersed and can’t easily come back.”

“Isn’t that usually the case with method acting?”

“This is my first time experiencing something like this…”

With a mildly flustered smile from Seo-yeon, Park Jung-woo tightly shut his eyes.

He thought it was finally freedom after finishing the shoot, but Princess Yeonhwa’s charms were not over yet.

Uuung, Uuung!

“…Hey, your phone’s ringing.”

“Oh my, right.”

Every time he heard her say “oh my,” Park Jung-woo could feel himself twitch.

It was such an unusual expression for usual Seo-yeon, but now, she seemed to fit that well.

Leaving the filming location, they emerged onto a nearby street.

Despite wearing sunglasses and a mask, people’s gazes naturally drifted toward her due to her graceful posture and demeanor.

It was different from usual.

If Seo-yeon walked like this normally, she would look simply like a high school girl.

The surrounding stares would typically just see her as a lively girl.

But now?

Just her actions and gait drew attention naturally.

Park Jung-woo suddenly realized how unfairly stunning Seo-yeon’s proportions were.

Though she was rather short compared to common models.

Almost in the mid-160cm range, or perhaps even lower?

That was about it.

But because of those proportions, she looked much taller.

Her legs were long, and her body was slender.

Walking like that naturally attracted people’s attention.

“I don’t think it used to be like that.”

Princess Yeonhwa Seo-yeon was strong.

Just the atmosphere was different.

“Ah, it’s a video call.”

“…Really?”

“Yes, over here.”

Seo-yeon gently tugged at Jung-woo’s collar and headed toward a nearby quiet alley.

In that place, she took off her mask and sunglasses and pressed the button for the video call.

“Hey, Seo-yeon. What are you doing right now?”

The screen of her smartphone showed Ji-yeon and Jo Seo-hee in Japan.

Did they call in the middle of filming? Both of them were in outfits worn during the shoot.

With their faces looking quite tired, it was clear that the filming hadn’t been easy.

Seeing their figures amused Seo-yeon, who instinctively covered her mouth with her sleeve and smiled.

“Hehe.”

“…Heh, hehe?”

“Oh, I’m sorry. It’s just that seeing you two makes me a little amused.”

In a soft voice and composed tone, Seo-yeon’s words momentarily stunned Ji-yeon.

What on earth was going on?

Wait, she spoke so femininely.

Oh no, is “feminine” still an acceptable term in today’s society?

Yet she really spoke with such femininity.

While Ji-yeon was momentarily frozen by Seo-yeon’s one brief remark, Jo Seo-hee leaned into the camera.

“Seo-yeon, what’s going on? Who’s that next to you?”

“Ah, you mean the person next to me?”

“Ah, yeah. But…”

Once again, Jo Seo-hee was faltering with her words due to Seo-yeon’s unusual manner of speaking.

Seo-yeon shifted the camera, making sure both her and Park Jung-woo appeared on screen.

“I was just doing an advertisement shoot, and I’m with senior Jung-woo.”

“Uh, hmm? Huh? Senior, Senior Jung-woo?”

Jo Seo-hee’s pupils widened.

It wasn’t particularly strange to be together.

It was only that Seo-yeon, who was using such a manner of speech while with him, felt unusual.

Suspicious.

Having noticed Jo Seo-hee’s narrowing gaze, Park Jung-woo interjected.

“Just a misunderstanding.”

“…Huh.”

“Hey, it’s a misunderstanding. She’s been acting weird since after we shot.”

Park Jung-woo spoke earnestly.

Hearing Park Jung-woo’s words, Seo-yeon made a bit of a pout.

“Come on, how could I be acting weird?”

And then, she playfully nudged him in the ribs with her elbow.

Usually, Seo-yeon’s elbow taps were enough to make him gasp and leave him breathless.

But now, it was more like a gentle breeze.

She held onto her non-pained side, and when Park Jung-woo observed her,

“Even joking, don’t say things like that. Got it?”

“Ah, okay.”

Jung-woo replied absent-mindedly to Seo-yeon’s correction.

And in the meantime, Ji-yeon and Seo-hee watched the two with curiosity.

“Hey, Seo-yeon.”

“Seo-yeon, wait a moment. Something seems off? Doesn’t this seem weird?”

Desperately voicing their concerns, but in that moment, Director Baek Min’s figure appeared behind them.

“Ah, I think the director is calling me. I’ll contact you again later. I’ll be waiting.”

“No wait, Director! This is really important! Right now, our Seo-yeon actress is acting strange!”

“Not lying! Please, wait a moment!”

With that, the conversation ended abruptly as directed by Baek Min, and Seo-yeon smiled brightly.

“Everyone’s working hard.”

“…Umm, what?”

Park Jung-woo was lost in thought.

How would he explain this later?

Knowing Seo-hee’s personality, she would most likely interrogate him about this.

And what was unfair was the fact that Park Jung-woo hadn’t done anything here.

“Well then, I’ll be heading home. You all did a great job today.”

“Huh? So, you’re just going home then?”

“Yeah? How else could I go home?”

At Seo-yeon’s question, Park Jung-woo fell silent.

I mean, what else could he do but go home?

‘Even if Seo-yeon’s parents saw her like this, wouldn’t they find it strange?’

What if he ended up being grilled about it later?

That prospect frightened Park Jung-woo.

“Before heading back, please make sure to turn off that method acting.”

“Yes. You worked hard too, senior.”

“Uh, um, yeah. You too worked hard.”

Seo-yeon parted ways awkwardly from Park Jung-woo.

And then.

“…Who are you?”

Young-bin had no choice but to ask when his daughter returned home.

He thought that he had recently started using that phrase quite often.