Chapter 46: The Risky Charm of AR Filters

The VR Broadcasting Gallery, as usual, spent its time endlessly recycling the same discussions.

<So, what’s Han Yurim’s deal among these three?>

1. A rich kid hiring people to make the game.
2. Playing it up for the persona.
3. Actually forgetting the game details.
   Which one is it?

• It’s obviously the second one, lol.
• Could be both rich kid and persona-playing.
• Honestly, it’s kinda lame, but what can we do? The broadcast needs to stay popular.

<I’m leaning towards the rich kid theory for Han Yurim.>

Honestly, no way the quality is something one person could pull off.

• Yeah, that’s true.
• But if that’s the case, wouldn’t there be industry rumors? So far, it’s all just fake speculation. Could she really be a solo developer? Maybe her security’s just that tight.

<Could it actually have been made by one person?>

Even solo devs can achieve a lot if they take enough time.

• Wow, people like this are probably easy targets for phishing scams.
• Considering the release timing, whether solo or a company, the pace doesn’t make sense.
  ㄴDid Han Yurim develop some ultra-high-performance AI for this or what?

<Han Yurim, release your AI monopoly for humanity’s sake!>

Supply us all with android girlfriends.

• Your android girlfriend has been replaced by a game AI.
  ㄴDammit, hand it over, LOL.

Other topics included: Han Yurim’s weight estimate, Han Yurim’s stream ON, Anyone fishing with Han Yurim’s name?, What kind of life has she led for there to be zero acquaintances speaking up?, and Comparing Han Yurim with Arina.

The gallery was so dominated by Han Yurim discussions that they might as well rename it from the VR Broadcasting Gallery to the Han Yurim Gallery.

This recent surge in popularity was entirely thanks to her game’s success.

With streamers diving headfirst into Han Yurim’s game, the mentions felt almost automatic.

Her name came up constantly, even when she wasn’t streaming.

For example:

<Pushik’s mental state shattered for the 929,282nd time, lol.>

Another win for Han Yurim, haha.

Whether this increasing community awareness was good or bad remained unclear, but it was certainly true that the VR Broadcasting Gallery spent another lively day discussing Han Yurim.

<Bunnyrun Stream ON, lol.>

During a slightly late lunch, a post appeared in the gallery.

Actually, multiple posts popped up simultaneously, suggesting it wasn’t just bait—it was likely real.

A man tilted his head in curiosity.

Bunnyrun had said she’d be taking a few days off, so why was there a broadcast?

Curious, he opened V-TV, and as expected, Bunnyrun was live.

As the stream began, the sound of crackling fire filled the air, accompanied by the view of a lit grill loaded with charcoal.

The scene was unmistakably a camping setup.

Outdoor stream? All of a sudden?

While surprising, it wasn’t unwelcome—it had been a while since Bunnyrun streamed with a live camera.

<OO sent 1,000 won>

– Are you quitting being a VTuber or what?

The text-to-speech system read the message aloud in a young male voice, reverberating through the speakers.

The man watching grew excited at the nostalgic feel of the outdoor stream and quickly joined the chat.

I thought you went on a trip with your boyfriend, but turns out it’s for a stream? LOL.

“What boyfriend? You’re lucky I’m in a good mood today; otherwise, you’d be banned for 30 days right now.”

Ah, this is the Bunnyrun energy we missed, lol.

For now, the camera remained focused solely on the grill, a detail that started to annoy viewers, including the man.

Is this stream just going to be a grill cam?

Perhaps seeing the feedback in the chat, Bunnyrun asked the viewers to wait briefly as she adjusted the settings.

Suddenly, the stream split into two camera angles: one remained focused on the grill, while the other showed the dining table from an overhead close-up perspective.

???

What’s with these camera angles?

You’re not even showing your face! WTF.

Confused and annoyed, the chat began voicing their complaints.

Then, a hand appeared, waving in front of the dining table cam.

Was Bunnyrun just testing the camera? Before the thought could settle, a clear, pleasant voice rang out.

“Can you see me, everyone?”

The familiar voice immediately set the chat ablaze.

Oh, is that Han Yurim?

Did Bunnyrun go on a trip with Han Yurim?

Suddenly, the unconventional camera setup made sense—if the VTuber Han Yurim was there, it explained everything.

On the dining table cam, a pair of fingers, the index and middle, began crawling across the surface like a walking rabbit.

Recognizing the playful gesture, viewers in the VR Broadcasting Gallery enthusiastically started posting about it.

<Han Yurim antis in shambles, LOL.>

– At least her hands aren’t fat.

– You can’t really tell from just hands, though. Fat hands are rare unless you’re severely overweight.

– But wow, her hands are actually pretty.

<What kind of loser judges someone’s face from their hands?>

(A picture of elegant hands.)

– You can’t tell much from just hands, though.

– Still kinda hot. Whose photo is this?

My photo, lol.

ㄴLiar, go screw yourself, LOL.

The stream’s lively energy carried over to the VTuber Broadcasting Gallery, which quickly exploded with activity as well.

<Yurim-Bunny Duo Revival LOL> ***Until polar bears go extinct.*** **- Stop multiplying already!** **- Why won’t these polar bears ever disappear?**

<…>

(A fan art of Han Yurim and Bunnyrun giggling together.)

– Whoa.

– Share the link.

This was the usual dynamic.

The pairing of Han Yurim and Bunnyrun had gained a significant fanbase, with many enjoying their interactions.

However, not everyone was thrilled about this collaboration.

<So, let me guess—are the camera issues because someone can’t show their face?>

Hey, hey, hey!

– You’ve already caught the attention of the “Delusional Brigade,” LOL.

The “Delusional Brigade” was a nickname for those who disliked Han Yurim’s fanbase.

<So, why isn’t Miss Delusional sticking to her “quirky” concept lately?>

Oh, I see. She’s popular now, so she doesn’t need to anymore? LOL.

– Every time I see those brain-dead fans enjoying her, it’s disgusting, LOL.

Not everyone can be loved.

Not everyone can attract universal admiration.

Life is too short to try to win over those who dislike you.

But.

A superstar has a way of driving both fans and haters insane.

An ordinary person could never become a super game developer.

“Hold on a second.”

Han Yurim said this and adjusted the broadcast settings.

Click.

The dining table camera angle shifted, zooming out to reveal the entire left side of the table.

If someone were sitting there, their entire body, including their face, would now be visible.

?
???
?????

<What’s Han Yurim doing?>

What’s her deal?

<Is Miss Delusional out of her mind?>

Seriously?

Viewers, VR Broadcasting Gallery users, and even Han Yurim’s haters were thrown into confusion.

Han Yurim turned to the camera, held up a V sign with her fingers, and asked,

“How do I look?”

<OO sent 1,000 won>

– “How do I look?” she says, LOL.

Though startled at first, viewers quickly calmed down.

They soon realized what was happening.

An avatar was moving onscreen, explaining everything.

Han Yurim was using real-time AR filter technology, overlaying her chosen virtual avatar onto her real-life appearance.

This made it theoretically possible for VTubers to stream outdoor content while maintaining their anonymity.

<OO sent 1,000 won>

– You’re gonna mess up and get into trouble, you crazy woman.

In theory, yes. But theory doesn’t always align with reality.

Here’s the truth: no VTuber in the world was currently live-streaming outdoor content using AR filter technology.

When the technology was newly introduced, many VTubers had tried it recklessly, resulting in mishaps.

A quick search on MeTube would show dozens of cases where it had gone wrong.

VR technology had advanced significantly, but AR technology had only improved slightly compared to the past.

While AR had become more seamless and natural, its fundamental issues remained unsolved.

Occasionally—just occasionally—AR filters could glitch, revealing the user’s real appearance.

“Look here,” Han Yurim said, seemingly unfazed by the risks, as she adjusted the settings with excitement.

In an instant, Han Yurim’s avatar switched to Bunnyrun.

“Hello? The world’s cutest and loneliest bunny, Bunnyrun, here!”

Despite the nostalgic line, the chat was filled with worry.

However, Han Yurim paid no mind as she explained her camera setup.

Since one camera couldn’t apply two AR filters simultaneously, she had split the screen.

One camera captured only the left side of the table, and the other focused on the right side.

Bunnyrun awkwardly walked into the frame on the right side.

As she moved into view, the AR filter transformed her into her rabbit avatar.

When Bunnyrun finally sat down, a donation alert popped up.

<CatnipMeow donated 100,000 won>

– You both don’t seem to understand AR filter technology well. It’s not perfect—it sometimes glitches during abrupt movements or when the camera vibrates. Many VTubers have been affected by…

Click. Bunnyrun skipped the donation message and spoke.

“I know.”

She knows?

She knows, and she still uses it?

“She said she wanted to do it,” Bunnyrun continued, referring to Han Yurim.

<OO donated 1,000 won>

– What if your face gets exposed?

Bunnyrun responded nonchalantly, “Yeah, that’d be something.”

Then, grabbing some meat, she headed to the grill.

The chat exploded with exasperation.

Meanwhile, the VR Broadcasting Gallery turned into a dopamine-fueled festival.

All the negative rumors about Han Yurim were drowned out by the spectacle.

<“So, is this her way of saying she’s confident about her looks? LOL”>

She doesn’t care if her real face gets exposed, does she?

– Bunnyrun clearly adores Han Yurim. If she’s this unconcerned, they’re probably STC-level close in real life, LOL.

Stop the wild speculations.

<“It could be a mask trick.”>

(A link to a MeTube video where a VTuber’s AR filter glitched, revealing their face, only for it to turn out they were wearing a mask.)

– This is an old tactic.

– But if she’s wearing a mask, how can she eat?

– If it’s half-mask, her jawline would still show. That’s even riskier than a full mask.

At this point, Bunnyrun’s stream had shifted from being about outdoor activities to a suspenseful game of whether Han Yurim’s real face would be revealed.

For a VTuber, one’s face is everything.

“But isn’t it just an avatar?” you might ask.

Explaining why some people prefer the blue pill over the red one would take more than 4,200 words, so we’ll leave it at that.

The stream continued for over an hour.

Thankfully—or perhaps unfortunately—there were only occasional glitches in the AR filter that caused slight distortions.

While these moments resulted in countless paused screens and captured frames, her real face never slipped through.

It was early summer.

“This is fun. Should we continue in the evening?” Han Yurim asked.

“Unnie, just reveal your face already. I think you’re dying to show off how pretty you are.”

“No way,” Han Yurim said firmly. “Revealing it now would ruin future content plans.”

Face reveals were the ultimate trump card.

They had to be saved.

“Then why do you keep insisting on using AR filters?”

“Because,” Han Yurim began.

“Because what?”

“Because AR filters are the most entertaining content right now while people don’t know my real face. The risk is worth it.”

This simple logic seemed lost on Bunnyrun.

“You’ve got a long way to go,” Yurim muttered.