Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber

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After buying the dress for the award ceremony.

Time has flown by quickly, and it’s really the end of the year now.

“Wow, the car is nice.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, it’s way better! I think it’s better than our car.”

Right now, we’re in the car driven by Park Kang-seok, heading to the broadcasting station with the band members.

This is for the pre-recording of the award ceremony stage.

“Kang-seok, you’re a good driver.”

“Well, it’s part of the job.”

But honestly, it’s a bit weird since this car is usually for one person, and now we’re all squeezed in with the band members.

Actually, considering how spacious the car is, it’s only natural that many of us are riding together.

It definitely felt big when I was riding alone.

“We’re almost there.”

Anyway, thanks to the chatterbox band members, we made our noisy way to the broadcasting station where we would do the pre-recording.

“Okay, let’s start with the rehearsal!”

Many other teams were also there for the pre-recording, so we quickly jumped into rehearsal.

“This is good!”

“I don’t think we need to do more.”

Having practiced a lot beforehand, we wrapped up the rehearsal in no time.

Afterward, we changed into coordinated outfits for the main stage recording.

“Are you ready?”

“Yep, and the outfit fits perfectly.”

“Right? Looks good, huh?”

The stage attire was chosen by Ah-young.

Overall, it’s a costume with a blue color scheme.

It seems like they made it with the festival in mind.

“Let’s go crush the stage, everyone!”

“Wow!”

The excitement is overflowing, probably because it’s been a while since the last performance.

Well, it’s been a while for me too, so I’m a bit excited.

Of course, since it’s a pre-recording, the only audience is the staff.

…This reminds me of the time we recorded the Celestial Realm live concert.

It doesn’t feel like there’s much difference.

Anyway, like that.

“We’re starting!”

Even though there are no audience members, we sang with all our might as if there were.

Sure, my energy dipped a little…

But the band members and I were experienced enough to handle the recording smoothly.

“Great job, everyone!”

“That should be good enough!”

We got an okay sign with just one take and hopped off the stage quickly.

“Ah, that was too short!”

“Maybe I should’ve made a mistake or two?”

I guess everyone is feeling disappointed since it ended so quickly.

It feels like everyone wants more since it’s been a while since we performed.

Still, I can’t purposefully mess up to stretch out time.

I might have to call them back if I have more work later.

After all, having a band means the sound is richer, and the stage feels more lively.

Anyway.

With the pre-recording done.

“Oh, Kim Soo-hyun…”

“Yes, yes?”

Just as we were about to wrap up and change out of our outfits, the PD in charge of the pre-recording approached me.

What could it be?

Did something go wrong with the stage, and are we supposed to do it again?

“May I ask how you’re going to participate in the award ceremony?”

“Oh.”

So that’s why he came over — to ask about my participation in the award ceremony.

Now that I think about it, I need to give an answer.

I can understand why the PD is asking me.

“Ah, well…”

I was planning to send an answer to the broadcasting station, but can I say it now?

I was about to answer right away when…

“Oh, oh! Sorry if I made you feel pressured.”

From my expression, I guess he misinterpreted something, and the PD apologized before saying,

“I must be being overly cautious. Haha.”

With an awkward grin, he hurried away.

…He’s being very careful.

Honestly, it’s always like this these days.

It seems like the people involved are extra cautious around me now.

“Wow, classic Korean smart girl.”

“…Please don’t call me that.”

I guess it’s due to my newfound fame.

The ridiculous nickname that Ah-young spread around seems to be going worldwide.

What on earth is ‘Korean Smart Girl’ anyway?

Those foreigners and their naming sense.

Well, I guess my worth has skyrocketed since the credits were released not long ago thanks to those foreigners.

“Wow, Soo-hyun is amazing these days. I even got DMs asking if I’m friends with you.”

“Well… just for a bit.”

Fame doesn’t last forever.

I think it’ll be over in about three months…

The problem is that this timing is quite special.

“So, where are you going to receive your award? You’re the only one invited to both.”

Since it’s rare for someone to harvest in both the music and acting categories…

This year, the spotlight seems to be on me.

Of course, the success of the credits is the main reason for the rise in popularity.

It’s just that I’ve become quite famous for a supporting role.

Pretty is always a plus.

“Actually, I’ve decided.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. I didn’t need much time to think about it.”

I’ve decided what to do about the award ceremony.

Looking back now, I wonder why I spent so long thinking about it…

“So, where are you going?”

“Oh, that’s…”

I conveyed my answer to Ah-young.

“Soo, Soo-hyun, you answered…”

I received an answer that left me confused about what it meant.

**

The year-end music festival marks the end of the year.

From famous idols to bands, solo artists, and rappers, anyone who had a hit at least once during the year is invited to celebrate together, really just a year-end music festival.

“Okay! Shall we take a look at the stage?”

“Yes, I can’t wait~”

Since it’s such a joyful program,

from the beginning, various artists performed, delighting the eyes and ears of viewers watching the broadcast.

Even though it’s a festival, it’s somewhat a showdown of songs released throughout the year.

Artists who’ve released hit songs that you’d hear at least once while walking down the street gather to compete for awards.

No matter what song comes out, it’s a fun time for the viewers, indeed just a music festival where the artists go head-to-head.

“That was fantastic!”

“Exactly! It’s a song I really like too, so hearing it like this is great.”

“You probably heard the next song too!”

After one stage ended, while the MCs read the script for a moment, the next stage was prepared.

“Next, we have singer Miro’s ‘Happiness Circuit’!”

The upcoming song is none other than Miro’s “Happiness Circuit”.

A hit track that topped the charts last summer and birthed the festival goddess after making a legendary appearance at that year’s summer festival.

Amidst the viewers outside the TV eagerly anticipating,

the screen changed, revealing Soo-hyun’s previously recorded stage.

Miro perfectly performed the stage, bringing along the Slim Gold band and perfectly fitting the costumes.

If Hyun-su from Slim Gold were to see this stage from the military, he’d very likely feel a mix of emotions.

“Wow— that was amazing.”

“That’s a strong contender this time, isn’t it?”

The MCs couldn’t hide their admiration, remarking on how splendid the performance was, giving the viewers ample excitement for what awards might come.

“But this next song is also powerful.”

“Yes, so next…”

However.

A year is long, and there are many hit songs.

Other hit songs besides Miro’s “Happiness Circuit” kept appearing on stage.

Finally, after the performance of Beasts, who made a fantastic comeback this year, it was time for the award ceremony to begin.

“Now, we will proceed with the year-end awards.”

Finally, we reached what could be called the main event of the ceremony.

“Now, the first Rookie Award goes to…”

The idol group that debuted this year snagged the first award.

Afterward, the performers began to collect awards, one by one.

The rapper with the biggest hits this year.

The vocalist who conquered karaoke with their ballad.

Idols who made a grand comeback, and so on.

And, of course, we can’t forget…

“This person absolutely cannot be left out!”

It was almost time for Miro, the festival legend singer who illuminated summer…

“But, since Miro isn’t here…”

The slightly awkward, bittersweet remark from the MC announced Miro’s absence from the ceremony.

*

“Oh— where did singer Miro go? This is just too much. To not attend the award ceremony is disappointing.”

After all, they’re giving an award for her.

To be absent might stir up some controversy, wouldn’t it?

-??
-What do you mean not going, you bastard lol
-This idiot is really ridiculous.

“Me? How could I possibly go there?”

After dragging out the decision until the awards ceremony, my conclusion was ultimately to not attend.

Isn’t this the highest value for my name right now?

Rather than end up in a situation where others might say things about me in another place, it’s better to simply not go at all.

If I don’t show up, both sides will just think that’s how I am.

“Also, isn’t this dress beautiful? I spent a lot of time choosing it at the department store.”

-For real.
-It is pretty, but…
-Isn’t it just a tablecloth?

Since it was a waste to buy the dress, I turned on the camera in my award ceremony outfit as a year-end celebration.

This time, it was a full cam instead of the half-cam I used previously.

[Thank you for the 1,000 won donation, ㅇㅇ!]
“Take off the mask; it’s breaking the immersion.”
-Exactly lol
-You’re breaking the immersion here lol
-So gross, jeez.

Naturally, I can’t show my face.

So I’m wearing the real-life insect mask that I bought for a broadcast during the last Miro 24 hour show.

“Think of this as my face.”

-Gross…
-Why are you hiding it?
-I just saw you on stage lol.

“Let’s all make a toast!”

-Take off the mask, seriously.
-Are you really the singer from earlier?
-This is driving me crazy.

Anyway.

Viewers tend to fixate on things that aren’t really important.

But rather….

I brought the cup filled with grape juice close to the camera and shifted my gaze.

Beside the monitor where I had the music festival playing.

There, the award ceremony for the acting category was in progress.

I wonder… will I receive an award over there too?

Glug.

I took a sip from the insect mask, awkwardly cutting off the bottom, as I continued to watch the year-end awards ceremony.