I am Smart

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Hako Virtual Minor Gallery

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– But why is Satori’s nickname “Ajumma”?

Just a normal-looking person.

– Because she looks like an ajumma.

Huh?

– There are also those with nicknames like “Beastly Year” and “Mandatory Patrol.”

– They usually call VTubers with a mature concept “ajumma.”

– Her voice is provocative.

– She seems experienced.

– I bet all the money she earned so far will be wasted on hostess bars for stress relief.

Seriously, lol.

– She’s older, so what else would you call her?

Dude, she’s 27.

That’s already past the prime, right?

– (Not even a person, this is DC.)

– I heard that the red pill body is really amazing.

– Please give me the address.

– The address.

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Satori was a VTuber pushing the image of maturity.

With a mature and sultry voice, she shared her many experiences in society.

Based on that image, she often created content similar to ASMR and counseling sessions.

… However, the person inside Satori, Kim Ju-yeon, was the exact opposite.

Always sitting in the front from elementary school through high school.

Her attendance number was always 1.

Her nickname was “Acorn” to female students and “Delinquent” to male students.

Even after hitting growth spurt, her eternally baby face and overall lack of physical development were her huge complexes.

Perhaps, that was why she acted excessively mature both on broadcasts and in daily life.

After one bankruptcy and through hard work, she ultimately succeeded, but she pushed hard to establish a company under her name.

Driving a large foreign car that felt out of place with her size and wearing high heels today might have a bit to do with that complex as well.

And maybe that was her goal for coming here.

To maturely console Lee Da-ram, who had grown closer during this competition.

And additionally, to meet the suspiciously young 21-year-old Moon Si-hyun.

Having arrived, Kim Ju-yeon entered the cafe with Lee Ye-rim.

“…… Wow.”
“…… Wow.”

Then, she involuntarily gasped and froze.

In front of her, a girl was nestled in a woman’s embrace.

Bending over while hugging, their faces were not clearly visible. So she had to initiate a conversation.

“…… Ah, um…”

However… the large object between the two made it hard for Kim Ju-yeon to speak.

‘It’s so huge…!’

Her pupils trembled greatly. This sight was her first encounter.

‘If you touch it, will it get squished like that? No, can that even be real…? Is this a lie?’

Just as she was deep in thought,

“……?”

The girl being held looked up with a concerned expression, and their eyes met.

“Oh, Harris? Is that you, Ye-rim?”

‘… It’s Lee Da-ram.’

Despite it being their first meeting, Kim Ju-yeon instantly recognized her.

With light brown eyes and short hair, a very cute and youthful face and physique that felt like a kindred spirit.

Perhaps, the virtual model was designed to match her appearance, Kim Ju-yeon suddenly thought.

“Darama. What did you say?”

Finally, the woman holding Lee Da-ram spoke.

That soft and gentle voice was undoubtedly Moon Si-hyun.

As she slowly lifted her head, apparently checking their shoes,

Kim Ju-yeon’s eyes were fixated on her round face.

And in the moment their eyes met completely,

“……”

For just a brief moment, Kim Ju-yeon’s breath was caught in her throat.

With skin so pale it was near white, a sharp nose, and a jawline and cheekbones that were impeccably sculpted.

And, at that moment, her piercing yet large eyes seemed to shrink back just slightly…

Unlike her, an incredibly beautiful face that blended seamlessly with a mature voice.

It was a face that Kim Ju-yeon once dreamed she would have when she grew up.

“…… Ah… Hello.”

Kim Ju-yeon spoke with a trembling voice.

“Oh, Satori? Hello.”

Then, Moon Si-hyun said, trying to be polite, gently releasing her hug with Lee Da-ram and kneeling to stand.

“……”

During this time, Kim Ju-yeon couldn’t shake the awareness of the high heels she was wearing.

Finally, as Moon Si-hyun stood up—

– Stumble.

… Kim Ju-yeon stepped back.

Moon Si-hyun… was at least a head taller than Kim Ju-yeon.

“……”

In that instant, she had the impulse to throw off her shoes.

‘…… So huge…’

Her self-esteem crumbled once again.

After a bit more time passed.

The setting sun had completely set into night.

“- So it’s okay, Da-ram. It’s common for broadcasters. It’s content seen by thousands and millions. That kind of pressure is natural. I’ve had many moments like that. To be honest, even now I have times like that.”

“Yeah… but I’m so anxious. I wonder what you do in those times…”

“…… Hmm, negative thoughts are hard to control right away. But you should try to turn your thoughts in a more positive direction. For example, you can reflect on why you’re nervous, think about the advantages of finishing the work successfully, or recall the love from your fans that usually gives you strength.”

“Oh… Yes…”

Kim Ju-yeon offered serious advice to Lee Da-ram, interweaving her extensive broadcasting experience.

Kim Ju-yeon’s earnest gaze was fully focused on Lee Da-ram.

For now, it didn’t feel like Kim Ju-yeon was merely young in appearance.

“- Did that help?”

“Yes, it helped a lot. Thank you. Oh, and I’m sorry. For coming all the way here…”

“No, no. I wanted to come. I felt bad seeing you struggle after we finally became close.”

Kim Ju-yeon smiled and chatted a bit longer with Lee Da-ram before shifting her gaze to Moon Si-hyun.

“Si-hyun. It’s nice to meet you.”

A late but proper greeting, more formal to adults like herself than to Lee Ye-rim and Lee Da-ram.

“Hello.”

“…… We’ve talked a lot, but this is the first time I’m seeing your face. You’re so pretty, truly… really.”

“…… Really.”

… But, as Kim Ju-yeon repeatedly stated, her gaze slowly… slowly drifted downward.

The spot where her eyes halted was Moon Si-hyun’s chest.

‘…… So huge… that doesn’t make sense.’

The same thoughts swirled in her mind as earlier.

“…… Thank you.”

“Thanks to you, Si-hyun, our team seems to be well-coordinated. I was really worried at first, but now I feel a bit more confident.”

‘No, even though I’ve met plenty of busty people. No… can that even be real?’

“…… Thank you. I definitely think it’s also thanks to you, Ju-yeon, for managing the atmosphere in the Sky Realm so well.”

“Oh, haha… thanks. Is there anything you’d like to eat?”

‘No, how can someone with that thin body have such… proportions? It doesn’t make sense. Did she really put something there?’

“…… Ah, no. I just appreciate the thought. Thank you.”

‘Even the chest doesn’t make sense, but the proportions… she has no wide shoulders, and with no fat on her arms, it’s just that… ah…’

“Oh, no. Please feel free to ask for whatever you want.”

‘If she’s carrying that around, it must be really heavy, right? What would it feel like to touch it?’

“……”

– Swift.

At that moment, what she had been observing was suddenly covered.

By Moon Si-hyun’s hands.

“……?”

Kim Ju-yeon looked up at Moon Si-hyun with a puzzled face.

Above her, she saw Moon Si-hyun blushing.

Kim Ju-yeon still hadn’t grasped the situation and just stared at Moon Si-hyun.

“Um, Ju-yeon, I’m sorry, but when you’re talking, please look into my eyes…”

“…… Ah.”

Upon hearing those words from Moon Si-hyun,

Kim Ju-yeon finally was able to scan her surroundings.

With her mouth covered, Da-ram looked shocked.

Lee Ye-rim had a similar shocked expression while desperately stifling laughter.

… And, Moon Si-hyun’s ears were a bright shade of red.

… Kim Ju-yeon realized just how disrespectful her gaze and thoughts had been.

A bit more time passed.

Now it was transitioning from evening to night.

“But shouldn’t we be heading out soon? It’ll close at this time.”

“Oh. No. This cafe is open 24 hours.”

“Oh, really? Then I guess I should order some more. Is anyone else ordering?”

“No. I’ll order a bit later.”

“Me! I’ll go with you.”

With that conversation, Lee Da-ram and Kim Ju-yeon temporarily left their seats.

Left alone were Lee Ye-rim and Moon Si-hyun.

For a moment, Lee Ye-rim cheerfully asked Moon Si-hyun a bunch of questions.

“Do you like studying?”

“Ah, um, no. I don’t really like it; I just do it because I have to.”

“Oh.”

“Specifically, I have a target university. It’s…-”

– ♫♬

At that moment, Harris’s pocket alarm went off.

“Oh. Sorry. Can you wait a moment? – Huh!? Did I forget to solve a problem? Ah, I missed that one…”

She said, tapping her phone awkwardly.

“What are you doing?”

“Oh, this is homework assigned by the academy. It’s for preparing for the next test.”

Lee Ye-rim, narrowing her brows slightly, didn’t take her eyes off her phone as she replied.

It seemed she was diligent in her studies, unlike the same-age Lee Da-ram.

“Choose all the ones that are not functions? No, the items are a bit… Is there a pencil here? … Oh, there’s one minute left to submit.”

Lee Ye-rim said as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

“……”

Apparently, Moon Si-hyun found Lee Ye-rim’s mutterings intriguing.

Before long, she moved next to Lee Ye-rim, leaning her head toward her phone.

“……”

As Lee Ye-rim began to feel the cool mint scent that matched Moon Si-hyun’s essence beside her, her face slowly warmed up.

“Um. This one is number 1 and number 3.”

“Excuse me? Number 3?”

“Yep. I remember this problem. Number 1 has multiple output values, and number 3 has an undefined codomain… Oh, but don’t click yet. Even if they’re academy problems, having someone else solve them is-”

– Thud.

Before Lee Ye-rim could hear the end of her sentence, she pressed the answer.

And.

[Submitted.]

Harris knew that Moon Si-hyun was really weak in this area.

… And she also knew that she had a bit of a bragging attitude.

So, while feeling bad for her,

‘Did she just mention something she heard from someone?’

‘And since she was going to guess anyway, it shouldn’t matter since she guessed like her sister said. It’s an academy exam too…’

Just as Lee Ye-rim was about to murmur,

Finally, a pop-up screen appeared.

[Result – 100 Points]

“…… Huh?”

An astonished voice escaped Lee Ye-rim’s lips.

Finding it a bit hard to believe, she double-checked the solution.

…… Indeed, numbers 1 and 3 were correct.

Lee Ye-rim whipped her head around to glance at Moon Si-hyun.

“…… What’s wrong?”

But Moon Si-hyun looked at her as if to say, ‘Why are you so surprised?’

“…… Huh?”

“……?”

“…… Huh? Huh?”

Seeing Moon Si-hyun’s face and the look on Lee Ye-rim’s as she switched between the answer sheet…

Question marks slowly began to proliferate.

Lee Ye-rim, feeling a bit foolish, muttered by herself…

Finally spoke.

“…… Unni. How did you know this?”