Using Diah's voice was a last-ditch effort.
She thought that if she spoke in a cute voice, maybe Gyu-jae's wariness would lessen, just a little.
Even though she knew Gyu-jaeâs mother was watching right next to her, Ha-eun changed her expression to one that looked completely innocent.
With candy and chocolateâtreats that kids around this age usually loveâshe made her offer.
ââ¦I donât think heâs watching broadcasts yet, right?â
Honestly, Ha-eun herself thought it was dangerous to openly use Diahâs voice in front of someone.
However, since both Gyu-jae and his mother likely didnât know much about VTubers, she figured it would be fine.
âAlright, Gyu-jaeâ How about we pinky-promise? Letâs promise to do the shoot bravely!â
ââ¦Okayâ¦â@@novelbin@@
Even when Gyu-jae awkwardly extended his pinky and linked it with Ha-eunâs, she didnât feel reassured.
She held the promise with him, step by step, keeping Diahâs voice tone all the way through, right up until the seal was made.
ââ¦I wonder if anyone like me exists.â
Thinking back, Ha-eun had first watched broadcasts at a younger age than Gyu-jae.
But Ha-eun was always a special case.
There was little chance that Gyu-jae or his mother would recognize Diahâs voice.
Even though her ears were burning from speaking in such a cute voice, it was a separate issue.
So, with a cheerful farewell, Ha-eun left the waiting room.
At the same time, she called Ju Jung-yoon to ask if she could prepare some candy and chocolates for Gyu-jae.
Step, step.
â...Uh⦠Si-hyuk?â
âAh, busted.â
Ha-eun noticed Yoon Si-hyuk standing at the end of the hallway.
His explanation, which wasnât quite an excuse, followed.
Blink.
Blink, blink.
Swoosh.
Whack!
Zing.