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Miro, in a drunken stupor, had forgotten her broadcast promise and was enjoying a party at Hyeon-su’s Workshop.

Even on Christmas, the Community was bustling with posts just like a Weekend.

[Miro is really an insider? Damn]

Two days of promises on Christmas; damn.

– For real

– Pretending to be a loser, huh…

Is there a time Miro acted like a loser?

– She certainly doesn’t have many friends.

– For real…

[Honestly, it’s better to act like Miro]

Isn’t it more ridiculous to think a girl like Miro is a loser?

Just be honest and say you have plans; you could at least show your face at night, sure.

– Just don’t go to a motel, haha.

– For real, haha.

– If you just check in on Survival, I’ll acknowledge it.

– Better than lying.

– Idiots, haha. You’re rationalizing going to meet a guy.

If she were meeting a boyfriend, Miro wouldn’t show her face at all.

– For real.

[Miro, what’s she up to today?]

I think she’ll come on since she said she’d start the broadcast, but it’s Christmas; isn’t there something special?

– You should be grateful she’s streaming.

– Other members aren’t doing anything special.

I heard they’re singing Christmas carols though.

– Then when Miro turns on the stream, just whine for her to sing.

– Does that even work?

– If Miro wants to, she will.

[It’s dinner time; when is she coming?]

Should I order Chicken in advance?

– Yeah, she’s probably on her way.

– Since the order is delayed, do it quickly.

I just saw this and ordered; it’ll take 60 minutes, damn.

– Haha, it takes a long time, for real.

– I guess I’ll order something too.

[Still, there’s nothing like the Celestial Realm]

Look at everyone starting their streams on Christmas.

If it’s a true virgin group of this era, it’s a big recommendation, haha.

– For real.

– This is a VTuber, haha.

– The top tier.

[When the hell is Miro coming though?]

Isn’t the Chicken arriving soon?

– I think she’ll really come now.

– Damn, is she going to no-show?

– Will she really?

Miro does keep her casual promises, for sure.

– Usually, she goes live around this time; she’s probably waiting, for real.

– Just go watch Anna’s stream; she’s singing carols.

– Yeah, just leave, haha. I’m watching virgin Miro.

[When is she coming? The Chicken has arrived.]

Damn, it’s going to go cold.

– Just wait a bit more.

– She’ll be on soon.

– Yeah, she’s not coming today, haha.

[Is this a real no-show?]

Why isn’t she coming?

She should have started the stream by now.

– For real.

– She could’ve started it ages ago.

[Wow, damn, is she actually no-showing?]

Is she crazy???

Aah!!

– For real, haha.

– What a jerk.

– Is this for real??

[The chicken is cold, damn…]

(Picture of soggy Chicken)

Hey, you said you were coming, damn!

– Wow, just eat it first, you idiot, haha.

– Is this idiot still waiting?

– Yeah, she’s at a motel with her boyfriend, haha.

– She’s actually no-showing, haha.

[The Celestial Realm <— The worst group in the world]
Not a single virgin among them; it’s just complete trash, haha.

- For real.

- Loa is a virgin.

- Damn idiots, for real...

- Today marks the end of Miro's virginity.

[Miro is on, haha!]
She turned on the broadcast? I believed in her, haha.

- For real?

- (link)

- Oh, haha.

[Miro starts singing carols immediately, haha!]
Hey you idiots, I told you not to slander me.

Just believe, okay?

Believe, haha.

- Kim??

- You impatient little brats, haha.

- The carols are impressive, haha.

- Hurry up and go watch.

***

“Well, how about the carol?”

- Wow!

- It’s amazing.

- Why does it fit so well?

After singing the entire song and seeing the reactions, I felt extremely satisfied.

I hadn’t sung it much, but since it came out well, I felt good.

“Does it suit me? I thought so.”

Actually, carols carry a bit of emotional depth.

If the voice is good, people get drawn in.

- Confidence, holy cow.

- What’s next?

“Well, for next? Ah, since it's Christmas, I want to take recommendations.”

Truthfully, I had no other tricks up my sleeve here.

But a broadcast isn’t done solo.

- Celestial Realm songs, go go!

- J-Pop?

- Let’s hear some Korean songs!

Just lightly asking, and people rushed to respond.

I could choose one of these and be set.

“Ah, a ballad sounds good. Definitely has that emotional vibe.”

- ??

- Who recommended that?

- I don’t recall anyone recommending that.

“I’ll sing Lee Kang-jun’s ‘Meeting with You’.”

- Damn, who is that?

- There’s no such thing.

As expected from our Miro group.

They know just what I want, huh?

- Damn...

- It still sounds good, though...

- Please sing something fun!

- Wow, she really improved!

- For real!

“Right? I’ve really gotten better!”

Even I can see my skills have improved immensely.

The high notes are soaring, and I feel so proud.

- Just look at how happy she is, haha.

- Teacher, how about trying J-Pop with that talent?

- Just my opinion, but a ballad sounds pretty good, haha.

- Doesn’t matter what you sing; just keep singing.

“Hmm, then how about posting in the Café? If I suggest songs, I’ll think about them while listening.”

- For real?

- I’m going to write a post.

- Today’s nice, haha.

With that, I went into the café.

I figured I’d look at popular posts for a while while a recommendation post was being drafted, and one caught my eye.

[Dammit dammit]

“Hey now, no swearing in the fan café.”

But why is this even in the popular posts with such a title?

I clicked to satisfy my curiosity.

What popped up was a picture of soggy Chicken and a deflated beer.

[You said to wait while buying chicken... damn...]

“Oh, so it got cold.”

- Haha.

- Haha.

- Ah, haha.

Seeing that cold dish I couldn’t hide my distress.

If only I hadn’t been late.

But...

“Well, didn’t you order a bit early?”

- ???

- What?

- Damn jerk.

“No, I mean, if you had ordered a little later, it would have worked out.”

Sure I was late, but I arrived before midnight, right?

Ordering dinner impatiently was unavoidable.

However...

“But you’re someone who listened to my words and waited nicely, so I’ll send you a gifticon.”

- ???

- No way.

- Wow.

- Great Miro.

A broadcaster must know how to take care of public sentiment too.

And although I was in a hurry, the viewer who patiently ordered Chicken and Beer was commendable.

It wouldn’t be a waste to send them a gift icon for a few bucks.

I sent a comforting gifticon through secret comments and proceeded to check the now-surfaced song recommendations.

“Hmm.”

Well, naturally, many famous songs were recommended, and since it was Christmas, there were also other well-known carols besides what I sang.

K-Pop, J-Pop, pop songs, musicals, ballads, and everything varied.

“There are too many; I can’t choose.”

- For real, haha.

- Why are there so many songs?

But I have to pick at least one, right?

After pondering for a moment, a musical caught my eye.

Now that I think of it, ‘Calm Lake’ also has that vibe, so should I give it a try?

“Are musical songs okay?”

I wasn’t sure since I’d never sung them before.

I have heard Anna sing them in her broadcasts occasionally, though.

- Oh!

- You might do well.

- Go go go go!

“Well, shall I give it a shot?”

I’m not bursting with confidence, but it’s still a song, right?

Moreover, I believe I have some acting talent, so I think it won’t turn out too badly.

“Let’s give it a try….”

And so I sang once.

Afterward,

- ???

- Whoa.

- What is this? Haha.

- Ah, this is it.

- I’m going crazy.

I discovered an unexpected talent.

“Oh… once more?”

- Go go go.

- This is really good.

- Anna... should probably move out.

The Christmas night deepened, filled with unfamiliar musical songs in Miro's room.

***

The day after Christmas.

I received a message from my manager.

“So, is this it?”

[Yes, it’s finally completed.]

I couldn’t hide my excited heart as I looked at the file in front of me.

“Phew, I'm nervous.”

The music video that the production crew worked on even during Christmas.

How would it turn out?

Well, I’m confident in the song, so if the music video turns out well, it’s all good.

Of course, the teaser looked of excellent quality, but one never knows, right?

[You’ll be pleased.]

“Is it to that extent?”

[Yes.]

My manager guaranteed it...

The anticipation builds even more.

With excitement, I opened the file to view the music video.

Right after finishing watching...

“Wow... it’s amazing!”

I couldn’t help but express my genuine reaction.

[Miro, you really mean it....]

“No, what I mean is it’s a good thing.”

[I know that… it turned out well, right?]

“Yes, it’s insane!”

Though it was a bit late, I’d be very satisfied if it turned out this well.

“I expect this release.”

[Isn’t it? I’m looking forward to it too.]

After the initial storm, I’d definitely get some admiration after the release.

[So when shall we schedule it?]

Since the music video would be uploaded on the Miro YouTube Channel, it’s managed by the company, so my manager asked.

Hmm… when would be good?

There’s about a week until the year-end live.

It needs to be uploaded before that.

Still, it’s better to upload it earlier to attract a certain audience after it’s out, but...

“How about two days before the live?”

[Huh? Is that okay? Then the early growth might be quicker.]

I understood what she was saying.

Nevertheless, wouldn’t it be easier to navigate the aftermath from then on?

'What the hell, what’s with the composer and featuring??'

That’s how the public would react.

'No, the year-end live was lit.'

Like that.

Of course, the original goal of drawing attention with Miro's original track to make the live more exciting might not be achieved.

[Understood. I’ll set it up accordingly.]

“Yes, thank you.”

And so we finally set the date to release ‘Calm Lake’.

Now, it’s just a matter of waiting.

In other words, it means it’s time to reap the fruits.

[Miro's viewers don’t often check YouTube or the café, so you need to promote it.]

“Understood. But I think everyone will see the news in the Community?”

[… It’s better to keep promoting anyway.]

“Sure.”

Well, after all, I was going to talk about it on the stream.

Or should I consider a simultaneous viewing?

“Alternatively, how about turning on the stream when it’s first revealed and watching it together?”

[That works. But can you handle it? Given the composer’s name and the featuring...]

“Haha, there’s a way.”

[Well… I’m trusting you.]

Thus, the first private original song from the Celestial Realm.

The release of 'Calm Lake' was indeed right around the corner.

 

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