Chapter 21: Hello, I Am Dancing Raccoon

“Why are you suddenly talking about a get-together?”

At the suddenly broached topic of a get-together, I called Osorin and asked.

Osorin replied with a bright smile.

-Well, our YouTube channel just started operating, and we’ve already accumulated a lot of subscribers. I wanted to celebrate that.

“Just the two of us?”

-No, three of us. I asked Bommeranian, but she refused. I decided to go with Jina.

Osorin and Jina, who have now become completely close, like sisters. After the last audition content turned into a joint broadcast, the two talked a lot privately and became close very quickly.

As a side note, after Osorin’s audition, a clause was created that no one could do anything with the judges after Osorin, and Osorin was disqualified for fairness issues.

Still, she only needed a place to publicize Osorin, not to pass the audition, so the goal was achieved.

-It’s all thanks to Raccoon that YouTube and my broadcasts have been able to grow this big. I really want Raccoon to attend.

She said it would be okay if it was over the phone if it was too burdensome, but her voice was filled with a desperation to meet and thank me in person.

Of course, I’m a bit shy and have some reluctance to meet people, but…….

“Okay. Then, please let me know when and where.”

-Really? You’ll come?!

“Yes, it’s a place to congratulate Sorin, so I have to go.”

I’m not so bad at socializing that I wouldn’t even attend something like this. Although I only experienced adulthood for about two years, I went to a lot of gatherings like this.

Besides, you can’t judge a person by their voice alone. If I can know the person’s charm, I can show it more on YouTube.

Osorin was excited to hear my positive words. I added to her.

“Ah, but I might go with my guardian.”

-Eh, guardian?

“Yes, I’m a minor.”

-…0404? (TL Note: Sound of surprise, similar to “huh?”)

Osorin is flustered.

-Th-then, have you been exploiting a minor’s labor all this time…?!

“I haven’t received any money yet.”

-Exploitation of unpaid minor labor?!!!

“It’s a big problem. I hate the boss. The boss is bad.”

-P-please have mercy…!

She’s a broadcaster, so her reactions are good.

Osorin and I chuckled and briefly bantered, then talked about the details of the get-together.

So the date and place were decided. It’s a bit far from here, so I’ll have to take Mister’s car.

‘I didn’t expect to meet so soon.’

My heart was pounding. It’s not necessarily because of anticipation. Just.

‘What kind of reaction will she have when she sees me?’

It was a pounding mixed with a bit of mischief.

After hearing that Senior Bom wouldn’t be attending the get-together, I immediately contacted her. I was worried that I might have forced her to work when she had a schedule, but fortunately, that wasn’t the case.

-Look, I said I draw, but I’m an actress, you know? I’ve been in dramas that have reached a peak viewership rating of 30%.

How can I go to a place like that when there are so many people who recognize me on the street and ask to take pictures?

I thought that if that was the case, she could disguise herself and have a get-together in a private room, but she probably didn’t want to let Osorin and Jina know either. I nodded and understood Senior Bom’s words.

“Then let’s just have a meal together later. That’s okay, right?”

-Well… if it’s something like that.

“Can I get Sorin’s autograph?”

.Yes.

Senior Bom speaks in a small voice. It seems that she’s still embarrassed to reveal her fan feelings, even though she’s already been caught by me that she likes Sorin. So, she didn’t want to come to the get-together?

-By the way, how did that thing you mentioned last time turn out?

“The thing you mentioned last time?”

……If you’re pretending not to know, I won’t forgive you. Appearing on Lee PD’s program.

“Ah, right.”

-Right?

“Of course I got permission. It’s still in the planning stage, so filming will be in a few months.”

-Hmm…, I see.

I have to tell Mister later.

I forgot.

-And one more thing.

“What?”

-I had a wish, right? I need to use it once. I need a little help from you.

“You know I can only help within my ability, right?”

-It’s your specialty, so don’t worry.

Somehow, Senior Bom made an ominous laugh. I’m a little anxious. Well, I can just say I can’t do it, so it should be fine.

-Then let’s talk about it when we eat later.

“Why are you dragging it out so much?”

-Because I think you’ll make all sorts of excuses and refuse if I tell you now. If I grab you on the day we meet and talk, you won’t be able to escape.

Tsk, I’m caught. Still, since she says it’s my specialty, it’s probably related to editing. I can gladly do that.

“Then let’s talk face-to-face then.”

-Do-don’t forget to bring the autograph..?

“I got it.”

If she asks for something strange, I’ll have to threaten her with the autograph. I should always have insurance.

As I talked with Senior Bom about this and that, time flew by quickly. As usual, this time too, Senior Bom was mostly complaining, and I was just saying, “Yes, I see,” but.

While Senior Bom was giving a lecture on life, I raised my hand and asked a question when something suddenly came to mind.

“By the way, Senior Bom. I have a question.”

-Huh? What?

“What kind of gifts do women in their 20s like?”

-Suddenly a gift…. Ah, are you planning to give it to Osorin at this get-together?

“Something like that.”

It’s a get-together to celebrate Osorin’s successful broadcast growth and the start of YouTube, so I thought it would be good to give her something.

It would be better to get advice from Senior Bom, who has a lot of social experience, than from me, a former man who only experienced his 20s for three years.

-A woman in her 20s……, things like cosmetics or perfume are good, too. Do you know what Osorin uses?

“How would I know that.”

-I thought so. Then exclude that. Since it’s a commemorative occasion, flowers?

“That’s a hassle to deal with. And what’s so good about receiving flowers?”

-Flowers are always a joy to receive. You don’t know about romance.

“Is that so?”

I’ve received flowers at graduation ceremonies, but I didn’t feel anything special about them. Are women different?

“Anyway, not that. Something practical, but not too burdensome for the recipient. What would that be?”

-You have a lot of wishes.. Then………

I hear the sound of a keyboard over the speaker. She seems to be searching for something. After a while, Senior Bom sent me a link.

-How about this? It’s not a burdensome price, and although it’s not practical, it can be used. And it seems like Osorin would use it well.

When I clicked on the link, a shopping page for a certain item appeared. An item in the category <Good gifts for friends in their 20s>.

“This is good, isn’t it?”

If it goes well, it can be used for broadcasting. I immediately put the item in my shopping cart and paid.

Osorin woke up early in the morning. Today was the day they had set to have a get-together. She woke up earlier than usual because she thought she could finally meet her benefactor, and she put effort into her clothes and makeup.

She had already decided on her clothes because she had a solo fashion show the day before after ending the broadcast early.

A brown skirt and jacket, a white blouse, and an ivory knit cardigan.

It was still cold, but she wanted to make a good first impression, so this much was bearable.

‘What kind of person are they? They said they’re a minor…. Are they in high school? Maybe middle school? No, that’s probably not it.’

Even though she has a young voice, they’re probably not in middle school. There are people who have young voices even when they become adults. She’s probably around high school age. But with a guardian? Is it a strict family?

She thought it might be like that and didn’t think much of it.

The meeting place wasn’t too far. It took about 30 minutes by train, but since the university she attended was 2 hours and 30 minutes round trip, this distance didn’t feel that far.

While she was listening to music on the train with earphones on, she felt her body leaning as the train stopped.

Checking the stop, she hurriedly got off and took a breath.

They said they would meet near the station, so now she could really meet Raccoon.

Just then, her cell phone rang.

“Ah, Raccoon? I just arrived.”

-Good timing. I’m also near the station.

Her lips wouldn’t stop curling up at the thought that she could finally meet her. With an excited heart, she took big steps down the escalator to go outside the station and panted.

“Huff, huff. I’m down now, where are you? Ah, I’m wearing a brown skirt and jacket now.”

-Ah, I think I see you. Please wait a moment. I’ll go to you.

“Yes, I got it!”

I can finally meet.

How should I greet them?

Nice to meet you?

Thank you for the video?

Her heart wouldn’t stop pounding.

Then it happened.

“Excuse me, are you Osorin?”

A low, deep voice called her.

This voice is not Raccoon’s.

Then, is it a viewer who recognized me just by my voice?

She was startled and turned around.

There stood a huge man who looked over 185cm tall.

“Ah, ah, no, th-….

She was so embarrassed by the situation she had never experienced before.

It was like proving that she was Osorin if she showed such a figure, but she didn’t have the time to think about that.

She has to say no quickly, but her mouth is stiff and won’t open.

Seeing her like that, the man smiled and introduced himself.

“Hello. I’m Dancing Raccoon’s guardian.”

Uh, huh? What? Raccoon’s guardian?” Ah,

“Yes, my name is Lee Seongbeom.”

“Yes…. Yes? Lee Seongbeom…? Huh!”

Phew..

She barely calmed her heart and looked straight at the man’s face, and she couldn’t help but gasp.

The PD of the broadcast that was responsible for her Sundays when she was young is here. Moreover, didn’t she fall asleep just yesterday while watching highlights of Lee Seongbeom PD’s program <Guys.Guys.Guys>?

Her mind was confused by the sudden encounter with a celebrity.

Then, she suddenly remembered what Lee Seongbeom had said.

‘Huh, wait a minute. He definitely said he was Dancing Raccoon’s guardian…?’

Just before she could finish that thought, something very small appeared from behind Lee Seongbeom.

“Hello, Sorin. I’m Dancing Raccoon, who is editing YouTube videos. Ah, right. Please accept this. This is a gift.”

So she hands her a slightly large paper bag.

She stared blankly at the girl.

A height that seems to be two heads shorter than herself, even though she is also short.

A figure armed with all kinds of children’s cold weather gear.

And the face of a young girl smiling at her.

“Ra, Raccoon…?”

“Yes?”

“Uh, uhhhhhh…?”

Doesn’t even the voice match.

A soft voice that you can’t believe is an adult.

Of course, she wasn’t an adult.

Hehehe, the girl smiled like a mischievous child, as if the prank was successful.

“Then, nice to meet you, Sorin.”

A small hand held out to her.

Osorin shook that hand, not hiding her bewildered feelings.

While she was bewildered, she thought.

‘Her hand is so small.’

Cute.