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환상향.

A virtual YouTuber group project led by the big corporation broadcaster, Daramji.

– The national president is a Vtuber? Is this correct?

– Don’t try to resist. A Vtuber is the ‘trend’ of the era.

– Your mother’s tears are also flowing like a trend.

– Why are you speaking like that?

– A few years ago, they were sucking money from little kids, and now they’re sucking money from fans via Vtubers.

– Those little kids have now become the fans.

– Oh, if they’ve been sucked once, they should be sucked until they die, haha.

– Build up, whoa.

The project started at a time when the existence of ‘Vtubers’ was just emerging.

From the recruitment stage, it received huge attention.

Among this, there was certainly some negative attention.

But the main interest in the Hwan-sang-hyang project was pure curiosity about its members.

Exceptional talents that even increased the original four-member group by one.

No matter how much this was Daramji’s first virtual YouTuber project, they wouldn’t recklessly gamble on increasing the number by one.

– Daramji) Seriously, they talk about Hwan-sang-hyang whenever they get the chance.

– They say you broke your savings for Hwan-sang-hyang, have a drink!

– Ah, if you don’t succeed, you’ll fail!!

– (Poverty meme)

– Did the Hwan-sang-hyang PV quality go crazy?

– Must be from outsourcing in Japan, the frames are so smooth.

– The whole Vtuber thing actually started in Japan.

– <Prism Live>, step aside─!!

– Is it now a Korea-Japan competition for Vtubers?

– Daramji’s “Storm Before the Calm” remarks in real-time, haha.

– Whoa.

– Whether you guys are sloppy or we are sloppy…

– Uh-oh, can’t let that happen.

Every time a ‘tease’ about Hwan-sang-hyang was revealed on Daramji’s stream, the community stirred.

Daramji and her MCN continued to execute aggressive marketing.

So, as time passed and even the PV featuring the stories of the Hwan-sang-hyang members was unveiled.

More precisely, after the successful end of <<Cream>> and <<Mile>>’s debut stream.

– Oh, this is so tantalizing, why not debut all at once?

– Daramji: No matter how delicious it is, if you eat it too fast, you’ll get indigestion.

– Even if I get indigestion, I want it quickly!! Give it to me!!

– Calm down, you yellow fellow.

– So who the heck is Dia, getting treated like a god, nearly, alongside Cream and Mile?

– The youngest is usually treated with care.

– Not just cared for; they treat her like a god!

– Dia << Looking at her avatar and profile, she must have experience.

- She seems suspiciously in tune with the tastes of the Vtubers.

- She’s not secretly a side character for Daramji, right?

- ???: This is why fast-thinking kids...

The interest in Hwan-sang-hyang was truly sky-high.

It made one wonder if there could be a better start than this.

The anticipation and excitement for <<Dia>>, the third debut member and the only solo debut member, were also immense.

Achieving the figure of 3000 viewers before the broadcast even began, something Cream and Mile only managed after running their streams for a bit.

The interest towards Dia among those involved in the Hwan-sang-hyang project was certainly not low.

In fact, one could argue she was receiving the most interest among the Hwan-sang-hyang members.

After all, she was a famous actress from the start.

But for such a famous person to excel in the Hwan-sang-hyang auditions and finally debut as a Vtuber?

“How could anyone not watch this?”

Even those who saw the Hwan-sang-hyang broadcasts as ‘entertainment’ were eagerly awaiting Dia’s first stream.

However, this was not solely due to the curiosity regarding Dia herself.

From a business perspective, Dia’s debut stream held quite an important position.

It was crucial to not lose the excitement and attention Cream and Mile had built up the previous day and pass it on to the next day’s debut members.

To exaggerate a little, the success of the Hwan-sang-hyang project hinged on Dia.

Perhaps that was why.

“Can she really do well?”

As Jihyemin, who had previously promised Haeun, was monitoring Dia’s stream in real-time, she seemed quite nervous.

Alongside trusting and relying on Haeun, she couldn’t quite relax.

“I’m not worrying about a celebrity, you know.”

“To me, you’re not a celebrity; you’re D.A. Someone who watched my stream since I was 7 years old.”

“Who was it that debuted such a tiny tot?”

“Oh, never mind!”

Even after hearing Lee Dongjin’s teasing, Jihyemin’s nervousness remained.

She had been nervous just before Cream and Mile’s debut stream the day before, but this time she was even more fidgety before Dia’s debut.

However, whether Jihyemin’s legs trembled like a buzzing bell or if Dongjin shook his head sideways or not.

– I see it, I see it, I see it.

– The main host has appeared!!!

– Wowooooooo!

– Let’s go in~

– Dia!

Before long, even Dia’s PV video came to an end.

The moment when Dia’s avatar peeked into the screen as the broadcast transitioned softly finally arrived.

With her expression now more resolute, Jihyemin heard Dia’s first line.

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“Hello─!!”

“Puhuh?!”

It was enough to make Jihyemin spurt out the coffee she was sipping.

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RP (Role-Playing).

One of the fundamental elements in Vtuber broadcasts.

In order for Haeun to do Vtuber broadcasts as the new character Dia, she must never neglect this RP.

So, what RP should Haeun adhere to?

Simply put,

“Using banmal from the first meeting is quite something, huh? What is banmal?”

The purity of a spirit making its first foray into the human world.

Having lived as a ‘spirit’ before acquiring a human body, <<Dia>> knows nothing about the human world.

For Dia, all the many people who came to meet her were merely friendly acquaintances, not individuals she needed to maintain formalities with.

“Hmm? How old are you that you want to be friends with me? I’m 1 year old─☆”

– Whoa.

– Everyone, take your hands off the keyboard!!!

– Instead, this is greatㅏㅏㅏ.

– Old man@@@ giving tasty stuff (deleted message).

– This is totally baby talk!

In contrast, Cream and Mile, who debuted the day before, had respect throughout their streams.

Although it was carefully chosen to facilitate their streams, Haeun’s choice was different.

One must not equate the pure spirit Dia’s common sense with human common sense.

Therefore.

“Do you have a boyfriend? Oh, of course, I do☆”

– Whoa.

– Me!

– Dia, my horns hurt, Dia, my horns hurt, Dia, my horns hurt, Dia, my horns hurt, Dia, my horns hurt, Dia, my horns hurt.

– Rock.

– Me!

– Do you also want to do a dome concert? Do you also want to do a dome concert? Do you also want to do a dome concert?

“Why are you so surprised? I bet there are at least 3000 boyfriends just in this room right now.”

– What?!

– Extreme.

– My horns don’t hurt, my horns don’t hurt, my horns don’t hurt, my horns don’t hurt, my horns don’t hurt.

– Rock.

– Extreme.

– I’d prefer having a daughter for the firstborn (deleted message).

– When did I escape being a virgin?

Even the forbidden notion of a boyfriend for Vtubers was interpreted differently, allowing Dia to relay her true feelings to the viewers.

The innocence of Dia’s character meant she could not possibly lie, so this was only natural.

Rather than awkwardly adhering to social niceties, she opted for a genuine approach.

Making those who encountered Dia feel nothing but sincerity.

– The avatar is seriously cute!

– Must have earned over 100 at least?

– Daramji should’ve broken her savings, haha.

“My body was given as a present by a cute wizard! She really wants to show me how fun the human world is.”

[ Noname has donated 1000 won! ]

: Have you met the other friends?

“Other friends? Oh, I seem to hear voices from afar. I should go check later─☆”

Both questions about the virtual avatar and inquiries regarding other members were answered solely from Dia’s perspective.

After filtering through quite a few of the tsunami-like questions that kept pouring in and answering them enthusiastically.

The moment came when she had to transition to the next step in her pre-planned debut broadcast schedule.

“Hmm, guys. Can I call you <No-eul-i>?”

She began explaining the fan name she would call her viewers.

“It’s because I felt happy every time I met a beautiful sunset.”

[ TIFH has donated 20,000 won! ]

: Does that mean you’ll be happy every time you meet with the viewers?

“Yep! I don’t think there’s anything happier than meeting you all!”

– Purity GOAT.

– The god of purity that Cream and Mile were talking about was indeed pure ㅇㅇ.

– Overwhelming feels.

– Dia, I think I might cry.

– Any bad words that seem forced to be touching are a no-no (deleted message).

With that, without much difficulty, Dia’s fan name was confirmed as ‘No-eul-i’.

The next thing she had to explain was her personal preferences or broadcasting rules.

[ Streamer Sketchbook ]

: Dia

[ Type: Custom Word ]

[ Time: 120 seconds ]

[ 30 rounds ]

“Feel free to ask for hints anytime! Then… let’s get started!”

She activated a mini-game called <Drawing> specifically designed for internet broadcasts.

With a total of 5519 participants.

She was completely unaware that the server was beginning to overload, second by second.

She also did not realize that Haeun’s face was noticeably flushed with tension.

Before the long-dreamed-of spectacle, any semblance of her usual calm had long vanished.

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– Dia << This one is different from before.

What Vtuber in the world would open with a game of Galick Phone?

- Not to mention, she’s not even good at drawing.

- But she explained diligently as a stick figure, so have a drink~

- So cute, let’s have two drinks~

- This is what a bubbly voice is like.

- Dia could indeed rival with Prism Live?

- High possibility she’s a voice actor for a children's animation.

- The child pretends to be innocent, but is actually not innocent ㄷㄷ.

- I was dazed seeing her smile while saying she’d kick anyone who uses bad words.

- This is… a Vtuber?

- Besides, since she’s only one year old, bad talk would make her a complete waste, haha.

- If you’re not careful, you’ll definitely end up being a mess quickly.

“See? I told you, I’m not worried about a celebrity.”

“…That’s amazing.”