SWNOVELXO Chapter 124
The “Calm Lake” that Hyeon-su sent me was so good that I wondered if I could really use it as Miro’s original song.
To the extent that I wondered if I should give it to another female singer.
Of course, that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t accept it.
“It’s really nice.”
[Right? I told you I made it really well!]
There’s a reason why Hyeon-su confidently guarantees that.
Plus, I think I understand why he wanted to include a featuring.
Having created such a track, wouldn’t it be a waste to give it away just like that?
Or maybe not? It’s hard to say since the songs I heard in the workshop come to mind, but anyway.
“I’ll use it well; I need to start recording first.”
[Please come to my workshop for that.]
“Is that okay?”
I was thinking about renting a recording studio… but if he does that for me, I’m all for it.
[Yes, since it’s my song, I’m curious to see how you’ll record it.]
“Wait, really going?”
[Yes, feel free to come.]
Wow, can I really accept this much?
As I thought about treating Hyeon-su generously once I started making money, I ended the call.
“Ah…”
I really can’t wait.
I could already envision the shocked viewers when it’s finally released.
Oh no—what if this goes up on the popularity chart?
Korean VTuber, rising into the top 100 popularity charts—Is Korea really okay with this? Articles with titles like that flashed before my eyes.
By the way, is the Romance of the Three Kingdoms game on sale right now?
I feel like I read somewhere that I shouldn’t buy it with my own money but should wait for a discount.
I don’t know if I can handle the aftermath, but I really want to dive in.
The song is just too good.
So now, the only thing left is the music video…
Hmm…
Do I really have to do that as well?
Actually, if I succeed, wouldn’t it be good for The Six too?
But still, I brought this amazing track by my own means.
What if I mess up the music video since it’s my first time?
Not that it’s cumbersome or anything like that.
If there’s a good track, a good music video naturally should follow.
Just in time, our company, The Six, happens to have some experience with music videos, huh?
Well, well, I need to ‘coexist’ with my agency and affiliated VTuber here.
I immediately called the manager.
[Hello?]
“Ah yes, Manager.”
[What’s going on?]
“I’m calling about the music video I mentioned last time…”
But saying, “Hey, I got the song, so make a music video for me,” feels a bit odd.
Let me try to ease into it.
[Oh right, I was just looking into people for the music video. The ones we collaborated with last time are still available.]
“But…”
[But what?]
“I received the track today, you see?”
[You received a track?]
The manager wore a very surprised expression.
After all, it would be surprising for someone who was asking about original songs days ago to suddenly bring back a track out of the blue.
[Wh-where did you receive it from, and from whom?]
“It was from a friend of mine… um, the manager probably knows him too?”
[Me? Who on earth is it…?]
The manager seemed completely lost.
Well, the one the manager could possibly imagine would be Kang Woo-hyeon, the composer, but no way would the composer of a celestial group song just give me a track… right?
…Now that I think about it, did I ever mention that to the manager?
Hmm… I don’t think I did.
Anyway, now’s the time to talk about Hyeon-su, not the composer.
“Um… I mentioned it last time, right? Slim Gold?”
[Yes?]
“I’ve been in touch with him since I did a featuring with that friend.”
[I know that. But surely…?]
The manager trailed off, seeming to think it was absurd.
“Ta-da!”
It actually made sense.
[Are you serious?]
The manager nervously confirmed with me.
“Yes, I even got a guide vocal from him.”
[C-Can I confirm it?]
“Well… it’s not like there’s any reason not to?”
Saying that, I went ahead and sent the guide vocal.
[Just a moment… Can I take a listen first?]
“Sure, no problem.”
[I’ll be away from my desk for a moment.]
The manager didn’t hang up but just disappeared, and about four minutes later, he returned.
[U-Um, Miro?]
“Yes?”
[Are we really taking this song on?]
“Of course! It’s my song, after all.”
[Wow… I can’t believe it.]
The manager appeared genuinely flustered.
After all, it was unexpected to receive such a personal original track out of the blue.
[By the way, who will do the featuring?]
Having listened to the guide vocals, the manager asked about the featuring.
But since all the guide vocal parts were done by Hyeon-su, I don’t think he would have imagined Hyeon-su would do the featuring.
“Featuring? That’s already decided.”
[Who is it? I think it might be tough; how about Anna or maybe Maho who can manage low tones… ]
“No, Hyeon-su said he would do it himself.”
[Wh-What? Who’s Hyeon-su…?]
“It wouldn’t be great for a guy to do the featuring, but since he’s the one who provided the song, I think he’s the only one who can pull off that part.”
[Are you talking about Slim Gold?]
“Yes.”
[Ugh.]
The manager gasped.
…Is he really okay?
“Um, that’s alright, right?”
[Yes, yes, of course, it’s just…really? He’s really doing the featuring?]
“Yes, he said he’d do it because he’s attached to the song.”
[Wow… How did this happen?]
The manager, who had been at a loss for words for a moment, opened his mouth again after some time.
[Miro… ]
“Yes, what is it?”
[Um, about the music video… can we make it on our side?]
Well, it’s no surprise.
The manager must not have wanted to leave a music video for me alone to handle this song.
I mean, he mentioned it first, so I’m thankful.
Actually, that was kind of my goal when I called him too.
“Wow, this seems quite embarrassing, but if you take over, then…”
[No, that’s fine! Just leave the music video to us, and focus on the song and broadcast!]
“Ah, then what about the dance lesson…?”
[No. You have to go for that.]
“Got it.”
Oh well.
Now that I think about it, it’s been a while since I’ve had lessons.
It seems everyone has decided on their songs to perform during the live broadcasts, so it’s about time to begin recording properly.
Since the year-end is approaching.
[Anyway, I’ll go get back to work now. What will you do, Miro?]
“Me? I need to start broadcasting.”
I need to record the song, then do the live recording, and while I’ve left the music video to all of them, I can’t just sit back and watch.
Anyway, I have a packed schedule coming up, so… shouldn’t I give something to the viewers right now?
That’s why I plan to turn on the broadcast today as well.
***
[Miro Broadcast]
I started the broadcast with simultaneous streaming on YouTube and Dwitch.
Since I felt that a decent number of people watched the last YouTube live, it seemed like a good idea.
Well, it’s mostly about precautions for when one side gets stopped.
– Hi hi
– Miro’s here
– What are we doing today?
“Nice to meet you. What am I doing today? Well, that’s something you should decide!”
– So bold, haha
– I just came to watch.
– What an inconsiderate broadcaster, tsk tsk
Even though the chat was climbing, some were probably already writing on the café.
Checking the café posts and selecting from them has become my recent broadcasting routine.
“Okay, then… let’s check some recommendations?”
The Miro bulletin board in the Celestial Realm fan café seemed to have forgotten the days of being a deserted island; it had turned into quite an active bulletin board.
Well, it was still not even half of the other members, though.
Why use the community when there’s a Miro bulletin board, tsk tsk.
The recommendation posts were just as usual.
Consistent horror game recommendations and pleas to play League of Legends or popular games, or perhaps a request for some minor game that’s currently on sale.
Most were games, and sometimes there were posts requesting for ideal type World Cups or other things.
“Um… let me check one by one?”
How commendable are the viewers writing posts to help the broadcaster decide what to do today?
As a general rule, I do tend to read such recommendation posts.
“Horror game, huh? Next.”
– ??
– Just do it already
– You’re the only one who hasn’t done it in the Celestial Realm
“Did everyone else in the Celestial Realm already do it?”
Really? Am I the only one who hasn’t played a horror game?
– Yep, we all did
– You just need to do it
– You still not gonna do it?
“Loa too?”
– Yep, she did
– Surprisingly didn’t get scared
– Loa’s good at horror games
Hmm… they really did all do it.
“Then I won’t do it.”
– ???
– ??
– Why on earth
“Everyone else has already done it, right? A premium Miro broadcast seeks things that others haven’t done yet.”
– Seriously, don’t be ridiculous
– Oh no, here we go again
– Translation: She just doesn’t want to do it.
Wow… how did they know?
I mean, was there really a reason to pay to play a game while trembling in fear?
The viewers might enjoy it, but I’m not so sure…
Unless it’s a real consequence, I don’t think it’ll be my thing.
“Next… Is this game recommendation as well?”
The next post recommended a discounted Tsukuru game.
It’s a story about a boy lost in a forest trying to find his home.
– This one’s pretty popular
– It was fun
– Anna cried while playing it
“Anna-unnie cried?”
How sad must the story be that she cried while playing the game?
– Yup
– You should try it too
– It’s really good
“Um… that’s quite sad. Next.”
But you know, Anna did cry, and she is at that age where she’s probably a bit more emotional, right?
– ????
– “Sad” is a bit too light, you know? LOL
– Spoiler alert: They’re just messing around in the café before I log off.
– Crazy girl
“Okay, next… League of Legends, I’ll pass, and Log? I’ll pass.”
[Thank you for the 1,000 won donation!]
What the heck, what are they expecting? If I type that in the chat, will I get banned?
“Ahaha, I can’t just say I’m using this time to pass, right?”
– Wow, what an awful person LOL
– Hasn’t said a single word
– Miro/Controversy
– This person is just coasting along.
“Just kidding, I’ll choose one of the posts that were put up today.”
Surely, I can’t just browse through the café posts and then log off? That would earn me a ton of backlash.
I can’t just coast along once it gets busy, even as I’m writing randomly.
“Don’t worry. While reading the posts, I’m sure something interesting will come up.”
Surely there must be something to play with all these posts floating around?
If there’s nothing, I’ll just resort to playing a few matches of Climate Change.
Eventually, I found something interesting.
“Ho hey?”
From the explanation, it seems to be a simulation game related to World War II.
Hmm, is it like a modern version of Civilization?
– What the heck
– What kind of game is that?
– This isn’t real
– Seriously dude
– Let’s skip this one.
The chat responses were quite… something.
It really makes me feel like playing it?