<Sera is live!>
Star Record 3rd generation, Water Spirit Sera here.
■ Sera
Followers: 27K
Viewers: 7,332 / Streaming for 00:05:43
The day after the company dinner, I turned on the stream again today.
To be honest, I drank alcohol during the dinner and was pretty tired, so I just wanted to rest…but I still turned it on.
I knew very well that if I wanted to grow my stream, consistency was key.
If I skipped a day or two just because I was tired, I’d start losing my regular viewers.
Even if it’s just for a short time, turning it on for 2–3 hours to chat and interact is a hundred, a thousand times better than taking a break.
“Hello, this is Sera!”
[Sera is here lololol]
[Seha]
[It’s the Water Spirit, the Water Spirit]
[Did you really not end the stream yesterday?]
[Did you make up with Hana?]
[Make sure the stream is actually off this time, I’m nervous]
[So did Hana and Uriel get close?— Deleted message]
“You all seem to be really concerned about what happened yesterday. To get straight to the point… I’m fine! It’s a bit embarrassing that you all saw a more private side of us, but it wasn’t a big problem.”
The reactions weren’t too unexpected.
Maybe it was because Star Record’s official account had already made a statement about the situation yesterday.
Some VODs and clips had been deleted, but the viewers seemed to understand.
Judging by how people were still talking about HanaSera and YuriSera, the business yuri seemed to have been received successfully…
<BabySpirit donated 10,000 KRW!>
I heard you all had a company dinner yesterday, is that true?
[Whatwhatwhatwhatwhat]
[A dinner?]
[Eating together, drinking together… hehe…]
[What the hell do you guys think about on a daily basis]
“A company dinner? Oh, did Hana-unnie mention it? Yes, I had a few drinks too. My limit is about half a bottle of soju—.”
I shared some stories about the dinner, wrapped up talking about yesterday’s incident, and then…
Hmm, so what should I do today?
I usually plan my content before starting a stream, but since I woke up late after the dinner, I hadn’t prepared anything.
At times like this, the safest choice is…
“Should I play a game?”
[Oh!]
[A game!]
[Is Sera good at games?]
[Log into Survival White right now]
Even though I said gaming was the safest option, it really depended on the game.
No matter how well-made a game is, some just aren’t suited for streaming.
On the other hand, some games that are considered absolute garbage can actually work well in a stream.
As a streamer, I couldn’t just pick a game that was fun for me.
Even if I enjoyed it, if the viewers found it boring, they’d leave.
Some games aren’t forbidden for streamers per se, but it’s still too early for me.
I was still a newbie with only a small loyal audience.
Most of the viewers here weren’t my core fanbase yet.
They were either people who watched Star Record’s streamers in general or just randoms who clicked because I was on the front page.
If they got bored, they’d leave immediately—like flipping through TV channels when the dopamine runs out.
I couldn’t forget that I was streaming.
I needed a game that was fun to watch, something viewers could immerse themselves in.
A game that allowed for interaction and discussion while playing.
Considering all that, the game I chose was—
“This one.”
<Human & Android>
A relatively long story-based game.
[Oh, H&A!]
[You’re playing Human & Android?]
[H&A is a masterpiece]
[Is Sera walking the path of story-based games?]
The story was about AI that acted like humans and the conflict between them and the humans who used them as mere objects.
The player’s choices would determine the ending.
With the rise of AI in real life, the game made you think—what does it mean to be human?
What defines humanity?
Since people had different opinions, it would be a great discussion topic with viewers.
I had played it in a past life, so I already knew the story, but since there were multiple endings, replaying it wouldn’t be a bad idea.
“Alright, let’s dive in.”
The viewers seemed intrigued as the game started.
Former idol trainee, current Star Record 3rd generation VTuber, Uriel.
21-year-old Song Su-yeon, holding two identities at once, found herself reminiscing about her past.
When did I first start dreaming of becoming an idol?
I couldn’t quite remember.
By the time I realized it, it had already become my reality.
She admired the stage.
She longed for the glamour.
From a young age, she excelled in singing and dancing, and those around her often told her she had talent.
People tend to develop a stronger passion for things they have a natural aptitude for.
Since Suyeon had talent from an early age, she was obsessed with singing and dancing throughout her childhood.
Whenever she had to write down her future aspirations at school, she always put “idol” or “singer.”
As she grew older and became capable of articulating her dreams more seriously, she stopped writing it down altogether.
Or rather, she no longer needed to write it down.
By that time, she was already busy steadily working toward her dream.
She became a trainee, made it into the debut team, and spent her days in a flurry of practice.
She couldn’t attend school, but that didn’t matter. That wasn’t important.
What mattered was the stage.
Her dream stage was right in front of her.
As long as she debuted—once she debuted—!
“…There’s an issue with the company. The debut is going to be delayed.”
“…What?”
But the world was not so kind.
The entertainment company she belonged to ran into trouble, and her debut kept getting postponed.
She even participated in a survival program but got eliminated…
Despite all her efforts, time continued to pass.
She grew older, and soon, she had to face reality.
The average debut age for idols was getting younger and younger.
No company particularly welcomed older trainees.
People knew her face from the survival program, but that wasn’t a good enough reason for agencies to recruit her.
She was skilled enough to pass auditions at most entertainment companies, but securing a spot in a debut lineup was uncertain.
If she was unlucky, her debut might never happen.
Even if she did debut, there was a high chance she’d fade into obscurity before she could make a name for herself.
Luck played a role in everything, but the entertainment industry was especially ruthless.
Everyone dreamed of becoming a shining star on stage, but only a select few could achieve it.
Maybe one in a hundred, one in a thousand.
Like moths drawn to a flame, unaware of their own destruction, they threw themselves into this cutthroat industry—
Grasping at the tiniest chance.
At this point, Suyeon had no choice but to admit it.
It was time to let go of her dream.
Becoming an idol was no longer realistic.
And then, at that very moment—
She received an offer to become a VTuber.
She had already quit being a trainee.
She was wondering how she was going to make a living.
Maybe she could use her experience and become a vocal trainer?
“Hey, do you want to try being a VTuber?”
“…What’s a VTuber?”
“Uh… How do I explain this…”
It was a suggestion from Saeun, someone she had trained with.
At first, she was skeptical.
But once she set aside her preconceptions, she realized—
It wasn’t bad.
No, actually—once she stopped looking at it with bias, there was no better career for her.
The format was different, but there were aspects that aligned perfectly with the stage she had always dreamed of.
She could sing, dance, showcase her charm, and interact with fans.
She could still stand on a stage—indirectly. She could even release songs.
Most importantly, she didn’t have to give up on her dream of being an artist.
And so, Suyeon became a VTuber.
At this very moment, she was watching a stream by her fellow VTuber, Sera.
“How dare you, you damn robot!”
“This is actually pretty fun…”
She had to admit it—Sera was a better and more entertaining VTuber than Uriel.
Sera’s stream was smooth and well-paced, unlike Uriel’s, which often felt awkward.
Even now, while gaming, the difference was obvious.
Unlike Suyeon, who tended to go silent when focusing on a game, Sera kept engaging with the chat, reading messages, and constantly filling the space with commentary.
She wasn’t just playing the game—she was streaming.
For Sera, gaming was simply a tool for content.
Suyeon had heard that Sera had prior experience in streaming.
And it was clear—experience made a difference.
But still…
“…This gap is kind of frustrating.”
For Suyeon, jealousy was a foreign feeling.
She had been born with beauty, talent in dancing and singing, and she never neglected her efforts.
Throughout her life, she had never encountered anyone who not only caught up to her but surpassed her.
In every field she was passionate about, she had always been at the top.
But now, as a fellow VTuber and debutmate, there was Sera—
A girl whose beauty didn’t lose to hers, And whose streaming skills were far superior.
Back when she was a trainee, Suyeon had always ranked first.
Even in survival programs, she never felt like she was falling behind.
But Sera was different.
It was… a fresh experience.
And at the same time, it stirred something strange inside her.
A dark, bitter, and persistent emotion.
It was unmistakably jealousy.
Suyeon herself didn’t even recognize it—because it was so unfamiliar to her.
“One day, I’ll catch up.”
And so, she continued watching Sera’s stream, burning with determination.