Using Diah's voice was a last-ditch effort.

She thought that if she spoke in a cute voice, maybe Gyu-jae's wariness would lessen, just a little.

Even though she knew Gyu-jae’s mother was watching right next to her, Ha-eun changed her expression to one that looked completely innocent.

With candy and chocolate—treats that kids around this age usually love—she made her offer.

‘…I don’t think he’s watching broadcasts yet, right?’

Honestly, Ha-eun herself thought it was dangerous to openly use Diah’s voice in front of someone.

However, since both Gyu-jae and his mother likely didn’t know much about VTubers, she figured it would be fine.

“Alright, Gyu-jae☆ How about we pinky-promise? Let’s promise to do the shoot bravely!”

“…Okay…”@@novelbin@@

Even when Gyu-jae awkwardly extended his pinky and linked it with Ha-eun’s, she didn’t feel reassured.

She held the promise with him, step by step, keeping Diah’s voice tone all the way through, right up until the seal was made.

‘…I wonder if anyone like me exists.’

Thinking back, Ha-eun had first watched broadcasts at a younger age than Gyu-jae.

But Ha-eun was always a special case.

There was little chance that Gyu-jae or his mother would recognize Diah’s voice.

Even though her ears were burning from speaking in such a cute voice, it was a separate issue.

So, with a cheerful farewell, Ha-eun left the waiting room.

At the same time, she called Ju Jung-yoon to ask if she could prepare some candy and chocolates for Gyu-jae.

* Step, step.

“...Uh… Si-hyuk?”

“Ah, busted.”

Ha-eun noticed Yoon Si-hyuk standing at the end of the hallway.

His explanation, which wasn’t quite an excuse, followed.

* Blink.

* Blink, blink.

* Swoosh.

* Whack!

* Zing.

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