Chapter 36: Wasn’t the broadcast over?

“I did translate it into Korean. Since I have to sing it to the Pias. But the meaning hasn’t changed much from the original.”

– Okay, so Ria is confirmed as the lyricist.

– Judging from the way she’s talking, she probably composed it too.. lolol

– Okay, stop it now!!

– Yeah, yeah, Ria is going to make Pias frustrated.

– She said she wants to explain.. She’s excited because she released an original song.

– Let’s see how good it really is. lolol

“It’s a song without accompaniment. Because it wasn’t easy to get instruments every time on the battlefield.”

– (The MR is still being prepared)

– Oh, this is the first time she’s singing without accompaniment.

– Could this be a legendary acapella performance?

“Well then, I’ll start now. Please open your hearts and lend me your ears.”

I left home and came far away.

The green fields remain in my dreams. The scent carried by the wind scatters with the black smoke.

I left home and I’m here. With only a sword and shield in my hands. The beloved voice is far away, locked in old memories.

– Sigh…..

– This is seiso..

– Is this really acapella?

– Why does it sound like there’s accompaniment?

– Whoaaaaa.

– Sigh.. It’s really good.

I close my eyes and briefly return to my old self. Although our races and lifestyles were different, the story of that soldier who experienced the same war was connected to me with one heart. That’s why it was a song that was deeply embedded in my memory.

Now it’s a song for those who are far from war. However, anyone who has experienced similar emotions, even a little, can relate. That was the power of song. So, I wanted to convey the emotions I felt to the listeners.

The voice gradually rises, but the pain contained within is restrained. Because I suppressed it so many times that it’s not visible on the outside.

They cried on the day I left. They knew I wouldn’t be able to return. As I walked on the endless road, I never looked back.

– Wow, I got goosebumps again..

–

It’s so sad…

– No, really…

– The emotional delivery is insane.ᅮᅮ

– Crazy expressiveness.

– You can hear the breathing and trembling, so it’s easier to focus.

– The atmosphere is totally like a movie OST.

– Ria’s singing is just on another level.

Now, returning to a calm and tranquil part again.

This night will pass and morning will come.

Tomorrow, I will just walk again.

On the day when everything stops,

Will I be able to turn back?

– How is this possible with just a voice?

– The voice is so clear that it’s even sadder.ᅮᅮ

– Ria, you’re making me cry…ᅮ

– It’s just so beautiful.

I quietly mutter the last verse once more, ending the song.

On the day when everything stops,

Will I be able to turn back?

– Whoo…

– Wow, I didn’t even realize I was holding my breath;;

– Right, I listened with bated breath…

– It’s amazing even without accompaniment..

– My heart aches..

– It’s like I just watched a whole movie.

– Only.Ria.Only.Ria.Only.Ria.

– Unnie, I love you!!!

– So good.

[SpiritKingParkChanShik donated 100,000 jellies!]

[Thank you for the great song. So when is the digital single coming out?]

– ChanShik, you make a good point.

– It has to be released, it definitely has to be released.

– Release it quickly, Ria.ᅮ

– If it comes out, I’ll definitely add it to my playlist.

– It’ll probably be amazing to listen to with accompaniment..

– You did a great job promoting your original song. lolol

“A spirit arrow explosion for SpiritKingParkChanShik! Thank you for the donation. A digital single? I don’t think it will be released.”

– ??

– What are you saying now?

– ???

– Ria, I’m really getting angry.

– It’s a waste for it to only come out with a music video!

– We’ll promote it hard..

“Well. I don’t even know if a music video will be made… And isn’t it strange to make money from a song I didn’t make in the first place?”

– Are you still saying that??

– Stop talking nonsense!

– Whoever made it, it’s a song that came out to the world for the first time today!

– I don’t think talking to her will work.. We need to donate to the CEO’s room. lolol

– As expected of D-Ria, always looking out for the CEO.

– The way you’re acting now, you’re just S-Ria.

– Why are you doing this after getting a lot of points with your singing.. lolol

“The prepared songs are over. When I have many new songs ready, I’ll do another song stream someday. To the Pias who came today, farewell until we meet again.”

– ?

– You’re leaving just like that??

– You ended it for real?

– The concert was amazing, but the ending is legendary. lololol

– Someone quickly bring Ria back!!!

***

After the stream ended and I was resting, I got a call from my manager, Sera.

“Ria.”

I hear a sigh mixed in her voice over the phone. What happened?

“How could you suddenly announce a self-composed song on stream without consulting the company?”

Could it be because of me…? But Sera had a serious misunderstanding. It was probably because she didn’t watch the stream properly.

“It’s not a song I made?”

“…Wasn’t the stream over?”

“It is over.”

“Then why are you still RPing… No, sigh. Okay. Anyway, we need to register the copyright quickly now.”

Even if she brings up the main point like that, I have no choice but to ask why. Because I can’t accept it.

“Why?”

“If the copyright isn’t registered, there’s a possibility that others may use it without permission or exploit it commercially. It will also be difficult for the company to respond if unnecessary disputes arise.”

“It would be a bit unfair if someone else made money from this song. That said, I’m also uncomfortable with making money from it…………”

“Ria. You need to answer the questions I’m about to ask honestly.”

Sera was being so serious that I also got a little nervous.

“You keep saying it’s not a self-composed song, did you translate a lesser-known song? It’s not plagiarism, is it?”

“Wouldn’t it be plagiarism if I lied that I composed it? I was honest from the beginning.”

“You’re saying that there is definitely an original author, right? Then do you have the original author’s contact information? Or can you at least tell me their name?”

“I don’t have a way to contact them, and I don’t know their name. Because they’re in another world now.”

“Are you saying they’re deceased?”

“No. Literally another world. The other world I came from.”

“Ah….”

A brief silence followed. Then I heard Sera taking a deep breath.

“So it’s correct that the soldier you mentioned can’t claim any rights to this song now, right?”

“That’s right. They tried to hide their identity in the original world too… But the war is over, so who knows.”

“Let me ask you a different question. Is it correct that this song only exists in the other world, as you said, and has never been released or distributed on Earth until now?”

“That’s correct.”

“In the end, you were the first to release this song on Earth, and if no one claims ownership here, then there’s no problem registering you as the creator, right?”

“There’s no problem, but…”

“You’re saying you don’t really want to make money, is that it? But think about it this way. The song has already been released on stream, and many fans are accepting it as ‘Ria’s self-composed song’.”

Sera’s words became faster.

“If the copyright isn’t registered, there could be controversy among fans about the copyright or the authenticity of the song. The company needs to give the impression that we treat Ria’s creations with care. Do you understand?”

“Yes. I understand.”

In the end, from the perspective of a VTuber belonging to the company, the problem was that I publicly sang the song on stream.

“Thank you for understanding. Even if you have the copyright, we’ll take care of the practical management. For the revenue from the digital single itself, we’re thinking around 8:2. Let’s talk about this part when you come to the company a little earlier tomorrow.”

Come to think of it, tomorrow was the 3rd generation’s group day off. We were all going to stop by the company and then hang out together…

“The 3rd generation was going to release a cover song each, right? I think you should go with an original song. We’re going to announce on the official Z today that an original song with this song is coming out. So that there’s no room for problems.”

“Then will a music video be made for this? It’s a rather unusual lyrics and atmosphere for a VTuber…”

Don’t most VTuber original songs express affection for the fans?

“It’s definitely not a mainstream theme.”

After a brief pause, Sera continued.

“But after discussing with the planning and PR teams, we concluded that it’s worth promoting. The CEO also agreed.”

They already talked about that? Everyone worked hard as soon as my stream ended… It’s almost 11 o’clock now.

“Since the song itself is intertwined with the VTuber’s worldview, it could create a strong synergy. And it’s also an opportunity to highlight your singing ability and expand your fanbase.”

“Yes. Thank you for your concern.”

“No problem. It’s what we should be doing. Just, Ria, please consult with the company before suddenly proceeding with content like today.”

“I’ll try.”

I really will. I’ll try, but… I can’t guarantee that something similar won’t happen in the future.

Because I was just trying to vividly show the place where I used to live. It’s hard to know in advance whether that will be a problem or not.

After the call with Sera ended.

Tomorrow, I’ll finally see Koharu and Sara in person. I wonder if they resemble their VTuber models in any way? What should I wear? It would be nice if it matched sunglasses…

With those thoughts, I gradually fell asleep.