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

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“What did you just do? It was on a whole different level compared to last time.”

Was it that impressive? I was immersed in the role, but I didn’t feel like I was performing some kind of method acting.

“Didn’t you tell me to envision my surroundings and really dive into the character?”

“Did it actually work?”

“I guess I have a vivid imagination.”

“Hmm….”

Moon Chang-sik let out a breath, as if in disbelief, but soon returned to his original spot.

“Shall we try it once more? While there were some points that could use improvement, you did really well overall.”

One more time?

Well, I could manage that….

“First, let’s calm down a bit…”

“Calm down?”

“It’s just that, excuse my bluntness, but when I try to stick to the script, my hands and feet get all cringy.”

As I rolled up my sleeves to reveal my slightly goosebump-inducing arms, Moon Chang-sik nodded in understanding.

“Well, if you’re looking straight at the script, it’s natural to feel that way… But once you see the final product, you probably won’t feel that at all.”

“Really?”

“The writer who created the script is a professional. The outcome will seem fine on the outside. And it’s the actor’s job to process that naturally.”

It sounded plausible, but could I really pull it off?

“Let’s just give it a shot.”

I’ll figure it out as I go along.

The practice that followed turned out to be more successful than before, and I managed to finish my lines.

“Good! Very good!”

“I don’t think it was that great…”

Although I didn’t collapse midway like before, I fumbled my words a bit.

I also seemed to have trouble with eye contact.

“Have confidence. You’re doing just fine. The visible problems can be worked on little by little.”

“Right.”

Having confidence… Yeah, that’s definitely true. If you lack confidence in your attitude, nothing will ever go well.

“More than that, you really have a talent.”

“Really?”

“Yes, even if there are awkward moments, the fact that you immerse yourself in the role is a gift in itself.”

Wow, hearing that from a top-notch actor sure feels nice.

“Then, shall we go again right away?”

“Uh, let me take a short break first…”

“Alright. I think a few more runs will help you get the hang of it.”

“Get the hang of it?”

“Yes, you’re doing better than expected, and I’m starting to feel inspired too.”

Wait, shouldn’t I be the one catching the inspiration?

“Honestly, it’s essential to practice a lot. It seems like you’re improving, so let’s maximize today’s sessions.”

“Got it.”

At that moment, I didn’t realize the difference between Moon Chang-sik’s “a lot” and my “a lot.”

Maybe I was aware…

Haven’t I experienced the effort of those in the top 1% of any field before?

Like in the composer’s recording studio.

I never expected to feel that again in this rented space.

“Let’s go for another round!”

“That was good just now. But first…”

“If you add this part from when you opened the door earlier….”

After repeating the same lines tens of times like that, I was finally released from Moon Chang-sik.

That guy… left me exhausted at the end and proceeded to practice his own script.

I’m truly grateful for him clearing time to help with the acting practice, but here’s hoping this is the last for today.

**

After returning home and having dinner, I turned on the game as I promised and contacted Tenshi.

[Welcome!]

“Did you wait long?”

[Oh, no! I was working too!]

Good to hear that.

I hadn’t set a specific time, but I was a bit late, so I was worried, but it seems that wasn’t the case.

[By the way, Soo-hyun! Aren’t you going to stream? You didn’t yesterday either.]

Yesterday? I had designated it as a holiday, so I didn’t stream, but wait, Tenshi… do you actually watch my broadcasts?

Well, since starting Beat Saber, the number of Japanese viewers has increased a bit.

I’m constantly playing rhythm games with Japanese songs, so it must be easier for Japanese viewers to watch.

“Ah, I was planning to take a break yesterday. I’ll probably stream after the game with you.”

[Um… then, how about doing a collaboration stream? I have to stream too, and it’d be great to do it while gaming!]

A collaboration?

In the Korean context, that would be called a joint broadcast.

Uh… come to think of it, can we even do that now?

During the Civilization peak, and now with Beat Saber, to be honest, I don’t think the number of viewers has decreased much, and I do feel a certain level of stability.

Plus, many people have started expressing dissatisfaction with Beat Saber lately… It should be fine to try it at least once.

I’ve gotten quite close with Tenshi too.

“Alright, sounds good. When should we kick it off? Don’t Japanese VTubers usually set up a waiting room in advance?”

[Do you know that? I can just start right away! Sometimes those spontaneous days are needed.]

Oh no… If I get hooked on guerrilla broadcasts, it’ll never end.

Anyway, since she said it’s fine to start right away, I began setting up the broadcast.

[Is there anything to be careful about saying during the stream?]

“Just the names? And that year-end live show is a secret.”

[Ah! The name and the live! Got it!]

Speaking of which, what’s Tenshi’s real name? I told her but didn’t catch it.

I should ask her later.

For now, let’s start the broadcast.

“Then I’m going live. Are you ready?”

[Yep!]

And just like that, the broadcast began.

[Surprise! Special guest and gaming stream!]

-???

-Guest?

-What do you mean?

-Aren’t you doing Beat Saber today?

-Kya ha ha ha!

The clickbait title drew in viewers rapidly.

“Uh, uh, can you hear me?”

I muted the Discord microphone first and addressed the viewers.

Since Tenshi had also muted hers, she must be greeting her side.

-Yeah, yeah.

-Who’s the guest?

-Hurry up and tell us who the guest is!

These guys… so impatient. Seriously, they’re hard to deal with.

“So, just a moment.”

I typed in Discord to Tenshi, suggesting we countdown and greet each other, and got a reply of “understood.”

-So, who is it?

-Say it already!

-So we’re not doing Beat Saber today, huh?

Seeing the rapidly climbing chat, I typed in the countdown in Discord, and soon Tenshi’s mute was lifted.

[Konbanwa! Murasaki Tenshi desu!]

Her greeting popped right out.

Wow, a professional really is different. She gets right to the point.

“Konbanwa~ I’m Miro~”

I too turned on the Discord mic and greeted the viewers like Tenshi.

In Japanese, are they called listeners?

-???

-What’s going on??

-Are you Japanese?

-Wow, that voice.

-No way!

-Doing this without any notice?

-Who are you?

And of course, the chat exploded.

I guess it was a bit sudden after all?

But isn’t that the thrill of Miro’s guerrilla?

The excitement of springing something on them.

I wonder if the viewers on that side are in shock too?

Suddenly announcing a collaboration with a VTuber from another country would definitely be a surprise.

“Alright, I was originally going to play a different game, but Tenshi asked me to turn the stream on, so here we are.”

-So that back game is what you were going to show off, huh?

-Yeah, good call.

-Thank you, Tenshi.

-Who’s Tenshi again?

[Thank you for the 10,000 won donation, Master Miro!]

Dude, I’m playing Beat Saber in the front and gaming with a sushi girl in the back?? Is this a real revolution?

-Kya ha ha!

-A revolution sounds tempting, for real.

-Should we turn it red?

“Whoa, whoa, calm down. If you check my recent performances, you’ll see I’ve been busy and haven’t been able to play games.”

-So you’ve been pulling it off?

-Who’s Tenshi?

-So what are we doing today?

“Tenshi is my Japanese friend. And today we’ll be playing a game called Royal Ground.”

With that, I switched to the game waiting screen.

-Kya ha ha!

-Seriously, finally!

-So I don’t have to watch that damn rhythm game anymore?

-So we’re doing a three-hour stream today, right?

[Thank you for the 1,000 won donation!]

Miro, is there a new map added?

“New map? What got added?”

I generally don’t pay attention to game notices, so I had no idea.

-There’s a Japanese map added.

-Not intentionally, right?

A Japanese map?

Is there one? I thought there was a Korean map.

Upon checking the announcement, I indeed saw a Japanese map.

Cherry blossoms and wooden buildings throughout the map.

Wow… it’s beautiful.

But does Tenshi know about it?

I asked the now-microphone-muted Tenshi, who must be interacting with her viewers.

“Tenshi, are you aware there’s a new map out?”

[Map? Eh? Really….]

Hmm… So she didn’t know about it.

Guess she’s like me, not checking notices.

After a moment of typing sounds, Tenshi let out an impressed sound.

[Eh- Sugoi! Let’s play on this!]

“Sounds good!”

I also thought it looked nice, and if it’s a new map, isn’t it a broadcaster’s virtue to try it right away?

-Yeah, you speak Korean well.

-Is Miro not speaking Japanese?

-You should try some too!

With that, we chose to play the first game on the newly released Japanese map and started matching.

And as soon as we started the game, it caught right away.

“What? It’s connecting instantly? No way, you guys….”

Wow, speaking of which, I wonder how many viewers we have combined right now?

-Let’s go in, ha ha!

-Get ready, damn it, ha ha!

-I’ve been waiting for today!

This could be half water, half targeting.

And sure enough.

Watching the viewers flood in from the waiting room before the game even started, I couldn’t help but chuckle.

This might be a long one today.