Chapter 370
[Isn’t Miro’s concert a bit overhyped?]
(A picture of the TV taken from the living room)
You could watch it comfortably at home for a lot cheaper, haha.
But paying a hefty price for the fuss, haha.
-For real, haha.
-What are you even going to do there, haha?
-That’s just how those hardcore fans are, haha.
[Attending my own concert]
(Picture)
I got this cheering stick, but is it even good?
Looking at the stacked items they hand out at the end, there’s so much, haha, I’m excited, haha.
-Wow, haha.
-Block this guy, haha.
-Ugh.
[Before the concert, I went to the merchandise booth]
(Picture)
They say you can buy it on your way out, so it’s great, haha, so much stuff, haha.
-Wow.
-Don’t they sell that online?
No, I don’t care since I’ll buy it offline anyway?
No, yeah.
This guy is really saying some nonsense, haha.
[Honestly, not going is a regret]
I’ve been waiting for 3 years…
I knew about it first…
Damn… I even promoted it in the gallery…
-I’m a drama fan, but I’m here for the concert, haha.
No way.
Haha.
This sucks, for real…
[So, who’s the guest today?]
They say Miro has a lot of guests coming, yeah.
-They’re probably bringing the members from the first generation of the Celestial Realm.
No way, haha. Those busy people?
-Probably all the people who featured on Miro’s songs will show up.
Is Slim Gold coming too?
Will he come? Haha.
He’s probably worth ten times more now than back then, right?
For real, probably around that much.
[The guest I’m most looking forward to among Miro’s guests…]
Is Kim Soo-hyun coming? If he does, am I going to faint?
-For real.
-Haha.
-Kim Soo-hyun is a must-see.
[It’s starting now, everyone go and watch]
(Link)
Let’s go, let’s go!
Those who haven’t paid, get your wallets out and pay up.
-What, I have to pay to watch online?
Then don’t watch, haha.
-Isn’t there a free link for this?
They declared they’d crack down on that at The Six.
Ugh, haha.
[Miro’s entrance, haha]
The first song, what a mess, haha.
-This was the one performed at the end-of-year concert, right?
Really?
Yeah, haha.
This guy is really new to this.
-Are they performing live?
Yeah, they say they’ll be dancing live using VR.
Wow, haha, if they’re using VR, that’s going to be hard!
[Listen to the cheers from the audience, haha]
Is this a military performance? Haha.
-For real, haha.
-I thought I was at a morale-boosting concert.
-Still, I hear there are quite a few girls.
-Really?
Yeah, someone mentioned it earlier.
Seriously, why would girls come to see Miro, haha.
[Right from the second song, it’s all solo tracks]
Loneliness is coming, haha.
-Is Lee Kang-jun coming?
No way, haha.
-But isn’t Lee Kang-jun worthy of showing up?
He’s not at the level of appearing in a VTuber concert, haha.
[Wow, he really showed up, haha]
(Picture)
Is it just me or does it look funny with a real person next to Miro’s avatar, haha.
-Meanwhile, the singing is incredible, haha.
For real, they’re not just a singer for no reason.
Miro actually fits well with him, doesn’t she?
Ohhh.
No, it’s not that it fits well.
I meant the singing suits him well.
It’s hilarious how those unicorn fans are going crazy after the dating rumors, haha.
Do you feel the pain? Damn.
[Wow, Tenshi is coming right out, shocking]
She could totally fit in the Celestial Realm, haha.
-The fourth generation trainee is a monster rookie, wow.
-But isn’t there a Japanese person in the Celestial Realm?
Right?
They’d probably join a VTuber agency in their own country, right? Why would they come to this barren land?
[Miro, but is that live?]
She’s really good, is this actually live?
-Yeah.
-She’s been practicing non-stop without turning on the broadcast.
Wow, she’s really improved a lot.
[Comparing Miro now to her audition days shows a huge difference]
(From the audition days when Miro sang)
-For real, it’s different.
-This is really something, haha.
-At this point, it was just like a well-performing regular person.
[Is she really singing Calm Lake? Haha]
Is Slim Gold featuring in this?
-No way, haha.
-Are they still in contact?
Wouldn’t think so? He’s friendly with Moon Chang-sik, haha.
Noble if it’s actor Kim Soo-hyun, though, haha.
But honestly, Slim Gold isn’t at the level to attend a VTuber concert.
-For sure, that’s true.
[????: It’s my older brother.]
(Concert picture)
‘Just come out.’
-Wow, haha.
-For real, he’s incredible at his level.
-For sure.
-He’s exceptionally good.
-Just the fact that he is here is surprising.
-I’m shocked, haha.
[The concert is totally loaded, haha]
We’re not even halfway through but here come the guests Murasaki Tenshi, Lee Kang-jun, and Slim Gold, haha.
-Wow.
-The lineup is insane, haha.
-I’m so jealous of those who are witnessing it live, damn…
-For real…
[Honestly, I wasn’t too jealous about witnessing it in real life]
But right now, chatting and seeing Miro’s face while resting is making me a bit envious, damn…
-Face?
Yeah, she’s using VR, haha.
-It’d be so cool to communicate like that.
Yeah, haha, it’s on a whole different level than just typing in a chat.
[Miro family, this is really well-made]
It gets more impressive with every song, haha.
-It’s great to see the featuring artists come out, haha.
-For real.
-They really picked great songs.
-Harbin and Rain are really lucky to be joining the senior concert, haha.
-For sure… The other juniors probably won’t even show up, haha.
[Still, it’s ultimately the Celestial Realm, huh…]
It was interesting to see Lee Kang-jun and Slim Gold both show up.
The thrilling moment will likely be when the first-generation members come out to sing One, it seems.
-So thrilling, haha.
-For real, haha.
-So this is why they call it the Celestial Realm.
-Slim Gold<<<First generation of the Celestial Realm.
Haha.
[What the heck?]
(I photograph of Izakaya Sake showing up)
Izakaya Sake came here? Haha.
-Wow, haha.
-For real, Miro’s connections are all-star level.
-Now this is what a concert looks like, haha.
-They sing really well.
[Bang! Right at that pivotal moment, haha]
So they’re actually going to do it, damn girl.
-Wow, haha, seeing this happen is insane.
-This is definitely something to remember.
-Right? This is the one Miro was so determined to overlook, haha.
[Seriously, isn’t the concert way too fulfilling?]
Every song gets applause.
I am utterly jealous of those who are witnessing it live, damn...
-For real.
-It's clear that they put in a lot of preparation for this concert, haha.
-The quality is extraordinary.
[Wow, damn]
That was really something just now.
-For real.
-Insanely good, haha.
-Wait, what just happened?
Miro's legendary moment just came out, haha.
-For real, the character looks incredibly pretty.
-What is it, damn, I can't see it;
[Is the one being performed now the new song???]
Damn, it’s insane!!
-For real, so good.
-It's probably my favorite among Miro’s songs.
-But honestly, the pivotal moment must have been when it hit the peak, haha.
[Wow, encore, haha!]
They're even giving us an encore.
-For real, haha.
-This is exhausting, I’m about to die, but they keep going!
[Today’s legendary Miro moment...]
(Miro making a V pose for the audience)
It really looks awesome.
-Wow, the picture turned out great.
-While I was watching, I really thought, "Is that Miro?"
—I can't believe that’s the same Miro from the first broadcast when she looked so rough, for real, she's transformed.
-Meanwhile, encore again, haha.
-For real?
-Yeah, haha, the next song is about to start.
-Isn't she going to collapse today?
-I’m so jealous of those witnessing it live, damn...
***
“How was it, everyone?”
The encore of encores just ended, and the real encore has finished too.
I’m at my limits now, completely slouching on the stage.
[Encore!!!]
[Give us more!!]
“More? Then, I really will have to get carried off.”
Is there even a chance someone might collapse?
It’s impressive I've done this many encores with my stamina.
Moreover, I didn’t even rest during the breaks I had scheduled between the concert.
In fact, sitting here still in one piece is quite a miracle.
“Then, shall we slowly begin wrapping up the concert?”
But we can’t just sit for too long.
I struggled to rise from my seat.
[No!!]
[Don't go!!]
Hearing the shouts from the audience made me laugh.
“Did you think I was really leaving?”
[Start the stream right away!!]
[Do a recap stream!]
Seriously...
It seems my viewers know me too well that they immediately shift gears instead of thinking I might leave.
“Well, I may not have started the stream correctly while preparing, right?”
[Yeah—!!]
[Please stream more often!!]
“I’ll try to stream more often after the concert. Well, not right away, but how about a short break?”
I already have plans for what to do after this concert.
I’m thinking of taking a relaxing trip abroad.
“Still, today was pretty touching. But I won’t cry.”
[Please cry!!]
[It’s okay to cry!]
“Tears just get stuck inside.”
This is a moment when crying would perfectly frame the scene.
Unfortunately, I can’t seem to produce tears.
“I’ll be leaving now, but I have a video message, so please don’t go away?”
Saying that, I turned my body away from the stage.
“Now, I really will go.”
It’s time to leave.
The stage lights are gradually dimming.
Step by step.
I started walking away towards the backstage.
I could hear voices calling for me from behind, but without hesitation, I moved off the stage I was determined to leave.
-Miro, you can take off now.
“Oh, okay.”
I removed the VR headset I had been wearing throughout the concert.
“Phew…”
In an instant, the scenery changed from the concert hall to The Six Headquarters studio.
…It’s a view I had almost forgotten during my immersion earlier.
“Ah…”
Honestly, it’s a bit tiring.
No, to be honest, it's very tiring.
Maybe it's due to finally stepping off the stage?
The fatigue I had forgotten about suddenly hit me, making my legs tremble.
“Are you alright, Miro?”
“Yeah, did you call for a taxi outside?”
But I can’t rest just yet.
I wiped my sweaty hair with a towel and made my way out of the studio.
“Um…something similar is waiting outside.”
“Something similar?”
“Yes, you’ll find out once you go out.”
What’s that? When I asked them to call a taxi, what are we waiting for?
With that question lingering in my mind, I barely managed to get in the elevator and down, and there, in front of me, was a familiar vehicle.
“Uh…”
“Please, hop in.”
In front of The Six Headquarters, a black van and Park Kang-seok were waiting.
“Why are you here…?”
“Wouldn’t a person with two agencies communicate between the two agencies?”
“I thought they usually don’t.”
“We took the initiative to reach out first.”
Since when have the two companies been in touch?
But well, at least it’s good for me.
“Then I’ll be counting on you.”
“Don’t worry.”
Just like that, I quickly moved into the car.
“Would you like to rest on the way?”
“No, I think if I close my eyes now, I won’t be able to wake up.”
I’m dying to rest, but... I forced myself to open the window to stay awake.
“Oh right, my stuff…”
“It’s already in the trunk.”
“...Then that’s a relief.”
If they have my stuff, then that's good.
The car sped down the road.
As my manager once said, the distance from the headquarters to the concert hall wasn’t too far.
That’s why the vehicle swiftly reached the venue of Miro's solo concert.
Screech!
The door opened right away, and I got out of the car.
“Do you need assistance?”
“No, I’m feeling better now.”
It’s amazing how coming to the concert hall lifted my spirits again.
That’s why I moved quickly inside.
Since I had already informed them, the staff didn’t stop me.
I dashed through the path meant for those affiliated and entered the concert hall.
Not through the entrance for the audience, but through the passage leading directly to the stage.
When I reached a door.
I opened it without hesitation.
Whoosh—
The stage I had just seen through the VR headset was now right in front of my real eyes.
Step by step.
I confidently entered the stage, heading to my original spot.
And.
Standing on the lit stage, I watched the audience leaving in a rush.
Now the fans are following staff instructions in line to buy the goods.
“Phew…”
It seems it was too much to expect to come before the video ends?
But I really wanted to see it myself.
That’s why even knowing it was a stretch, I came here.
No matter how immersed I had been using the VR headset.
What I could feel on-site was something different.
So when I was enjoying the sight of the departing audience, suddenly...
“Huh?”
One of the guys who was just about to leave looked back and spotted me.
Oh no, was the stage too bright?
As I noticed the guy in the distance recognized me, I gestured for him to keep quiet.
Shhh—
Did he understand my sign of expression?
The guy who was staring at me blankly nodded and turned back.
Even if it was now no longer a big deal for me to hold an event, as Kim Soo-hyun, rather than Miro, I wouldn’t want to go overboard in this well-lit setting...
Plop.
I simply sat down on the stage railing, observing the last few people exiting.
... I still wouldn’t want to come off too much as if I were seeking attention.
In this moment.
The guy who recognized me and was turning back was none other than...
Neither actor Kim Soo-hyun,
Nor singer Miro,
Nor illustrator ksh,
But rather, it was simply the VTuber Miro I wanted to be.
