Chapter 13: How do you have three names?

-[KR Märchen Live Gallery]-

[Title: Yuwol is So Cute]

I used to think KR Märchen only cared about costumes, but seeing Yuwol this time made me reconsider.

Why won’t they tell us who designed Yuwol’s model?

Likes: 3,813 / Dislikes: 45

• Exactly, it’s about time Märchen officially announced it.
• Maybe they’re hiding it because of Märchen’s branches in other regions, trying to keep talent from being poached.
• Yuwol is too cute!
• Märchen2: Only I know the truth.
• Reply: Yeah, you must have a friend working at Märchen.
• Reply: Spill it already, you jerk!
• Märchen2: Actually, I don’t know either… Sorry.
• Reply: You absolute idiot, LOL.

[Title: “It’s been a while.”]

Ahh… The timeline has finally returned to normal.

Now I can see her again.

I’m relieved.

Likes: 913 / Dislikes: 812

• Ugh…
• Ahh, yokatta…
• Märchen normalization is thanks to Shin-Tsupi.
• People flirt like this these days? I could never.
• Reply: LOLLLLL.
• The timeline without her… it was hell.
• Do you think writing like this will win her over?
• Reply: I just sent something similar to my girlfriend and got blocked.
• Reply: Wait, girlfriend?
• Reply: Investigate immediately.
• Reply: Why would you kill him, LOLLLLL?

[Title: Yuwol RP is Pure GOAT]

You can feel the earnestness in her voice, LOLLLLLLL.

The goddess is a Märchen genius.

Her voice fits perfectly; there’s zero awkwardness.

Likes: 6,113 / Dislikes: 12

• LOLLLLL.
• The hero… is alive!
• “To protect all of you.” ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
• I’m crying…
• Answering the call of the goddess ← That line was so cool, it gave me chills.
• I thought she died in the MV, but they connected it like this?!
• Reply: There wasn’t any actual mention of death, LOL.

[Title: Who Designed the Wooden Intro Board?]

The “three sizes” and “17 months” thing is just LOLLLLL.

Likes: 9,178 / Dislikes: 283

• LOLLLLL.
• What the heck.
• She herself confirmed it was legal…
• Reply: Um…
• Jun.
• 1. Lift Yuwol.
• Reply: …1937298. Put Yuwol down.
• Reply: You shameless perverts.
• Reply: Pedos, please go die somewhere.
• Reply: I’m not a pedo, though…
• From what I can tell, she’s at least a D-cup, LOL.
• Reply: Namgoong, how do you even know that?
• Info: Apparently, Tsupi designed that wooden board.
• Reply: Freaking manager, LOLLLLLLL.

[Title: The Ending Phrase Might Be in Märchen’s Top 3]

Isn’t it just too amazing?

Likes: 2,194 / Dislikes: 113

• LOL, so who’s Truman?
• Reply: Not Truman, you idiot, it’s True-Man.
• Reply: How could someone’s name be “True Man”?
• “Good morning, good evening, and good night…” ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
• Yuwol’s not leaving us like this, right?
• It kind of feels the same. We just can’t see her in real life.
• Yuwol is human too, just like us!

[Title: Q&A Incoming]

Time to immediately spice it up with suggestive appeal~

Likes: 122 / Dislikes: 19,183

• You @#$&ing idiot.
• You’re getting banned immediately, moron.
• It’s rare to see downvotes in the tens of thousands.
• Märchen1: Permanently banned.
• Reply: Key, as expected, only the main mods do their jobs.
• What are the sub-mods doing, not catching this crap?
• Reply: Märchen2: We didn’t need to, since it was already handled.
• Reply: Märchen3: Ignoring people like this makes them fade away faster.
• Reply: Märchen8: This isn’t in our jurisdiction, sir.
• Reply: Märchen5: Anyone up for drinks on Garosu-gil?
• Reply: Me.
• Reply: Me too.
• Reply: Looks like all the mods are gathering, LOLLLLLLL.

[Title: The Banner on Yuwol’s Forum is Too Cute, LOL]

(Photo of the KREAM fan café’s Yuwol section banner)

(Photo of Yuwol glaring at the banner)

LOL.

Likes: 8,133 / Dislikes: 3

• So cute.
• Ah, this is healing.
• Why don’t the senior generations ever show this kind of vibe?
• Reply: They’re too worn out from VTuber life.

-[KR Märchen Live Gallery]-

[Title: How Does Yuwol Know the ‘Aim Steady, Fire Sure’ Quote?]

Was Yuwol actually WAR? LOLLLLL.

Likes: 112 / Dislikes: 7

• It’s possible for her to know it, you know.
• As expected from the war hero herself, LOL.
• She even pulled out “Our Commitment,” LOLLLLL.

[Title: ???: Who’s Your Favorite Manager?]

??? = Tsupi (Manager Team Leader)

LOL, what a character.

Likes: 5,243 / Dislikes: 11

• How should we even take this?
• Seems like Tsupi is feeling pretty lonely…
• What should we do about this…
• Guys, Märchen does check the gallery regularly, so let’s keep the teasing light.
• Reply: Um.
• ???: “What are you doing, Manager? Are you bored?”
• Still, Yuwol did choose Tsupi! Let’s drink to that~
• Reply: There were only two managers to pick from, LOLLLLL.

[Title: Singing Stream… Why Only 3 Songs?!]

How am I supposed to survive like this?

Likes: 1,299 / Dislikes: 21

• Hey, calm down.
• Jeez, lighten up.
• Honestly, only singing three songs crosses the line.
• Even if debut streams are supposed to be short, three songs feels too little.
• Even the seniors sang like 50 songs at their debuts.
• Reply: What?
• Reply: Jeez, these MZ kids need to learn some discipline.
• Reply: Back in my day, we did debut streams for 48 hours straight!
• Reply: Are you living in another dimension or something?

[Title: Don’t Go, Don’t Go, Don’t Go, Don’t Go, Don’t Go, Don’t Go, Don’t Go, Don’t Go]

Please don’t leave me, you cruel girl…

Don’t leave me alone again!

Likes: 812 / Dislikes: 12

• Why does an hour feel so short… When is she coming back tomorrow?
• I’ll take 30 sleeping pills and wait for tomorrow to come faster.
• Reply: What do we do… Did he die yesterday?
• Reply: Still warm, though.
• Don’t insult Yuwol!
• Reply: Here comes the Yuwol Moms.

[Title: Good Morning, Good Evening, and Good Night.]

Sigh.

Likes: 11 / Dislikes: 0

• Ah, the emotions are hitting hard.
• See you tomorrow, Yuwol.
• Tears are streaming down…

“Haa.”

When the stream ended, I took a deep breath.

“Wow. How did I do?”

My heart was still pounding, unable to calm down. I could barely even remember how I got through the debut.

It felt like I was running on autopilot, just blurting out words to keep things moving.

I realized that being a VTuber—or any kind of streamer—isn’t exactly an easy job.

[Tsupi: Muil, you did an amazing job! I’ll come pick you up now, so get ready to head out!]

[Muil: Uh… Why are you coming here?]

[Tsupi: Duh. You debuted, so we have to celebrate with a commemorative dinner! No refusals allowed!]

[Muil: Ugh, you tyrant team leader.]

[Tsupi: ???]

When Tsupi messaged about a celebration dinner, I hesitated.

I’d been sweating buckets during the stream. I couldn’t possibly go out like this, could I?

As I was thinking about it and trying to stand up, I caught a glimpse of Yuwol on the monitor.

When I moved, Yuwol—my avatar—moved with me.

‘Oh, right. I forgot to turn off the camera.’

I sat back down and started shutting down the stream setup. Then, a random thought struck me.

“What should I introduce myself as now?”

Should I say I’m 20-year-old Early Winter? Or Muil the illustrator? Or maybe VTuber Yuwol?

Suddenly, I had three names.

No matter the name, they all pointed to me. But depending on which one I used, my actions would change.

If someone treated me as Early Winter, I’d respond as Early Winter. If they treated me as Yuwol, I’d respond as Yuwol.

“Ah, I should’ve just stuck with my real name.”

This was getting complicated.

“Cheers to Yuwol’s debut!”

“Cheers!”

Before I knew it, I was holding up a beer glass and toasting with the others.

Feeling awkward about this unfamiliar experience, I heard Tsupi whisper beside me.

“Is something bothering you? Are you too exhausted?”

“No, it’s not that. I just feel… strange.”

“That’s normal. Still, Muil, you’re relatively calm compared to others. Honestly, I’ve never seen anyone like you across all of Märchen, haha.”

“Really? How were the others?”

“Well… They all reacted differently, but to generalize, most either cried tears of joy or were absolutely thrilled.”

Watching Tsupi casually sip her beer, I thought to myself.

‘Maybe it’s because this is technically my second debut?’

My first debut was as an illustrator. I didn’t feel much about the concept of “debuting” anymore.

But there was still a sense of accomplishment in the process.

“Hmm.”

Turning my head to look around, I realized I didn’t know most of the people here.

This pub, rented temporarily by Märchen, was filled with staff who had contributed to my debut.

As I observed them for a moment, I fiddled with my beer glass. Then I spoke up.

“From now on, just call me Yuwol. And feel free to speak casually.”

“Really? Is that okay?”

“As an illustrator, I’d prefer to stay as Muil, but moving forward, I’ll probably be called Yuwol more often. Might as well make it official now.”

“Holy! Then Yuwol, you should speak casually too!”

“I don’t want to.”

“I’m not dropping honorifics either.”

“Not so easy, huh?”

In the end, I agreed to drop the formalities. After some back-and-forth banter, I gave in.

At our table, it was just me and Tsupi, so it felt comfortable not worrying about anyone else.

“To tomorrow.”

“Cheers!”

The one person I could truly consider a close friend.