It was right after Lee Jun left the studio.
“Does Ha Eun have a personal preference for song styles?”
Hwang Ji-hyuk, still full of warmth for Ha Eun, asked for her opinion on the song style for the Infinite Challenge Music Show stage.
Ha Eun replied that as long as it wasn’t overly cheerful, it should be fine.
‘Cute songs are a bit… not really my thing.’
Ha Eun wanted to keep her image in the entertainment industry and Diah’s image as separate as possible. From the very beginning, the image of “Actor Lee Ha-eun” was far from cute.
She thought it would be better to apply the weighty atmosphere that she had built as an actress to her activities as a singer.
However, since Ha Eun wouldn’t be going up on the Infinite Challenge stage alone…
“I still haven’t decided who I’ll be teaming up with. Is it okay to proceed with just us for now?”
She asked if it wasn’t better to discuss the song style after the person who would be on stage with her was determined.
The answer she received from Hwang Ji-hyuk was that it was just a matter of having a preliminary concept ready.
“Rather than starting from scratch at 0, it’s better to have a few songs sketched out beforehand and then refine them later.”
This plan had been set since Hwang Ji-hyuk received the offer to appear on the Infinite Challenge Music Show in the past.
After all, whether it was Ha Eun or the fixed members of Infinite Challenge or those involved in composition, they were all novices in this matter.
Hwang Ji-hyuk judged that it was better to establish a certain direction and make adjustments within that framework.
Thus began the brainstorming session between Hwang Ji-hyuk and Ha Eun.
“The Infinite Challenge Music Show program tends to prefer songs with a somewhat exciting atmosphere, so I don’t think we can go for something too calm or serious.”
“Hmm… What do you think about a J-Pop style? Something with a bit of rhythm.”
“Oh, J-Pop is good too. Then, could you name one J-Pop song you enjoy listening to regularly? I’d like to take a look at the melody.”
The brainstorming session that lasted about an hour resulted in roughly five preliminary melodies.
After listening to them one last time, Ha Eun said goodbye to Hwang Ji-hyuk with plans to meet again later.
Having left Hwang Ji-hyuk’s studio, Ha Eun’s destination was the LUX building.
Specifically, the streaming room inside the LUX building.
“I’m here!”
“Oh, welcome, Ha Eun! I just got here myself!”
Maria, who was sitting in the broadcasting chair preparing various things, greeted Ha Eun with a bright expression.
Upon facing Maria’s passionately excited expression, Ha Eun felt a sense of determination that didn’t seem like a momentary illusion.
‘I don’t think she’s nervous… Hmm…’
Anyway, today was Diah’s first broadcast after the commotion of his real voice.
Further delays in the broadcast could negatively impact Diah’s reliability, so she needed to check in before it got too late.
The official channel of the fantasy world was already turned on, displaying the waiting screen.
– Open the door!!!
– Gahhh! Diah!! Cream!!
– Cream… I’m cold… My eyes are getting heavy…
– Is this the stream of that spirit sister?
– Show me what those guys heard!!
– Open up, sesame! Open up, sesame! Open up, sesame! Open up, sesame! Open up, sesame! Open up, sesame! Open up, sesame! Open up, sesame! Open up, sesame!
– Seriously, the chat getting lively already is hilarious ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Thanks to having posted the joint broadcast notice in the fan cafe in advance, even though there was still some time left until the broadcast start, there were quite a few people waiting.
The number of comments on the joint broadcast notice post was surprisingly more than expected, which was a bit concerning.
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Diah | 1:00 PM
Sunday at 5 PM~
with Cream (real-life collaboration)
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– Before bed, Diah, have a drink: You’re alive!!!!!
– Noruri: A real-life collaboration? ㅗㅜㅑㅗㅜㅑ
– The round sun has risen: Prepare drinks and dog houses! It’s the time for heroes!!
ㄴ Diah S2 Hawaiian pizza: Heroes, let’s eat~
– Save the polar bear: Are you going to show a “baby” voice with a snail moment now?
ㄴ Diah Behind the demon: No no, using the sister’s voice to play with Cream like a favorite doll
ㄴ Diah Dakimakura wish, day 111: You two should hold hands and go out
– Swordmaster Diah: I want to see you ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
The reaction was literally on fire.
This was a clear indicator of how much anticipation Diah’s fans had for the next broadcast.
‘… I’m glad we’re collaborating.’
If Diah had led the next broadcast alone, he would have surely been overwhelmed by this massive heat.
Confirming that the choice from earlier wasn’t wrong, Ha Eun felt relieved once again.
“Hey, have you finished setting up?”
“Uh, yes. Diah’s setup was also handled by the manager.”
“Oh, that’s right. I need to thank him via text later.”
Before long, the countdown began for the Diah & Cream real-life collaboration broadcast.
Ha Eun was still adjusting the mic position and the sensitivity of the virtual avatar recognition until the very last moment.
“I’m here─!!”
“?!!”
Maria, sitting right next to her, immediately switched her tone of voice in surprise.
With that, the broadcast chat began to flood.
– Why are you just now? Why now? Why now? Why now? Why now? Why now? Why now? Why now? Why now? Why now?
– Diah
– Diah, please clarify if it’s your real voice!
– Is our Cream next to you???
– Diah sister!!!!
– Why isn’t our comrade Cream talking?
– It seems like Cream’s mouth is taped up ㄷㄷㄷ
– Cream, if you’re being threatened by Diah, can you do a little shake?
About a minute later, the donation window also began to flood.
The good news was that most of the donations pouring in were minimal amounts of 1000 won with ordinary chat messages.
[ ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won! ]
: Please do a rough “baby” voice just once.
(Received from the manager and skipped)
[ ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won! ]
: I heard rumors that you’re not just a spirit, but a spirit queen. Is that true?
(Received from the manager and skipped)
[ ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won! ]
: Diah sister!!!!
(Received from the manager and skipped)
Thanks to that, the managers of the official channel of the fantasy world were literally busier than ever.
But as time passed and things began to settle down somewhat, they were able to proceed with the broadcast smoothly again.
“Today, I’m here with some really scary wizards. Be careful, as strange people talking nonsense might get kidnapped to another world~.”
– Gah!
– Another world (banned)
– If you go against my mood, a bloody purge will ensue (slightly exaggerated)
– So, when is the real voice? (banned user)
– Kyaah! Someone died!!!
– What’s with the ban speed?
– Are they using an auto-mouse? It’s super fast!
“Even if you say you’re sorry later, I won’t forgive you. Be careful and be careful again~.”
– First ever permanent ban ㄷㄷㄷ
– But what if someone gives a lot of money that you can’t refuse?
– Someone donate from a cotton candy factory!
– ?? No way, over 100,000 won is blocked?
– Gah! Open the door! I’ve charged all my donations!!
– What is going on?
Just then, while the viewers were in a confused state due to things not going as they expected.
-Tuk tuk.
Seizing the moment when there was a gap in the broadcast, Ha Eun sent a signal to Maria sitting right next to her to start speaking.
That’s when Maria cleared her throat and began to briefly explain today’s broadcast.
“For the first part, we’ll play ‘Iron Fist,’ and for the second part, we’ll have an ideal type World Cup, so don’t get banned for no reason and enjoy it thoroughly.”
– What? There’s a second part?
– Can we see the legendary air combo of 11 in a row?
– Isn’t Cream an Iron Fist ranker?
– Diah, can you just show your real voice one more time! (banned user)
– Isn’t this Diah’s first time playing Iron Fist?
– Diah’s gaming skill might be heavenly level; he might wipe the floor with Cream.
A short while later, the lobby of ‘Iron Fist,’ filled the broadcast screen.
As the world’s most famous 2-player fighting game, the lobby already emanated the intense atmosphere typical of fighting games.
However, playing without any stakes would probably lack a bit of excitement.
“Every time you lose, the winner gets a wish card. How about it, sister?”
“Sounds good.”
She proposed a battle with the ‘wish card’ at stake.
Immediately afterward, she revealed what wish she would ask for when Diah won.
“To have a broadcast of ‘Biohazard: Great City.’ Watching it till the end—!”
“Eh, wh-what? Why do I have to watch it till the end?!”
– Kyaaaa!
– I trust you, Diah; you’re a broadcast genius.
– Please win, please win, please win, please win, please win, please win, please win, please win!
– Is Diah joining in on this?
– Out of all the games, why Biohazard? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
– Wasn’t Cream’s trigger button a zombie?
– This is too twisted ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
After that, without giving Cream a chance to say anything, the game started immediately.
Cream, too, had to choose a character and engage in a fight against Diah’s chosen character.
– Why pick Takuo right off the bat?
– How much did you hate playing Biohazard to bring out your main character from the start? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
– This is disgraceful, disgraceful.
– Diah, please say “Hi” in your sister’s voice just once! (banned user)
– Ugh, I’m in ‘baby’ mode against him.
– Is Diah going to be okay?
What followed was a tense standoff.
Cream’s character, “Hanata Takuo,” and Diah’s character, “Specimen: Tora,” began to circle each other in the vast arena.
However, when Takuo, famous for his punching as a boxing champion, threw a jab to test the waters.
– MISS!
It was chosen to dodge rather than block, and at that moment, Tora the tiger specimen lunged in the air.
More precisely…
“↓↘─! ↗↗⊛ Special Move—Aerial Dive!”
With lightning speed, Ha Eun mashed the combo command, causing Takuo to crash onto the floor of the arena.
– MISS!
– Bang!
– MISS!
– Bang!
– MISS! MISS! MISS!
– Bang! Bang! Bang!
Takuo’s attacks were all missing the target, while he was continuously countered by Tora’s aerial dive.
In a panic, Maria tried to mix in some paint and escape this endless aerial dive combo, but…
“→ →⊛! ↓→↘! This time it’s a special reverse roundhouse kick!!”
Now, along with Tora’s hands, Tora’s kick was flying towards Takuo, still in a defensive posture.
And it was not from the front, but in a downward slam.
– Isn’t this turning into a real-life confrontation?
– Why are you getting hit by aerial dives and roundhouse kicks?
– It’s not about getting attacked; Diah’s counter is insane ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
– Attacked but it didn’t work.
– ???: Where are you looking? That’s my ‘afterimage.’
– Completely dodged, what’s this?
– Totally being toyed with.
– Cream, it’s time to take off that rank sticker.
Ultimately, the first round ended in a clean game where neither side received even one point of damage.
Meanwhile, Maria’s expression gradually shifted into panic over the fear of watching the ‘Biohazard: Great City’ broadcast.
‘I might torment her a bit during the collaboration, but is that okay?’
‘Uh, yes! I’m fine being tormented!’
I can confidently say that this was definitely not just a ‘little’ torment.
It was literally about playing with her in the palm of one’s hand and teasing Cream as the viewers had commented.
Afterward, without realizing it, she slightly turned her head to gaze at Ha Eun right next to her.
Seeing two bright red horns sprouting from that beautiful hair seemed like a delusion, but for some reason, it didn’t feel like one.
It was even scarier because Ha Eun looked brighter and cheerier than ever before.
The name of the bright face that Maria was looking at was undoubtedly madness.
