Chapter 45

Third Day of Shooting.

The moment the final scene wrapped up.

Hayoon, having consumed too much coffee, hurried off to the restroom, leaving Yusoohee and Arin in the studio. The two were quietly savoring the end in their own way.

“Wow… It turned out incredibly beautiful.”

Arin couldn’t stop marveling as she checked the photos uploaded to Studio Yun’s editing computer.

Clearly, these were raw, unedited shots displayed on the monitor.

They were simply enhanced by the subtle reflective light effects provided by the studio’s lighting and reflectors.

And yet, as if that small effect was all that was needed,

the two high school girls in the photo radiated natural charm.

Dressed in short dresses that revealed their shoulders, complete with rabbit ears and a giant carrot plushie between them, they embraced each other.

It wasn’t an ideal angle to showcase allure or beauty.

To be precise, it was a somewhat playful pose aimed at exuding cuteness…

And yet, the appearance of Hayoon and Arin shone beyond reproach, even in this setup.

“Hmm, I really should’ve trained you as a model…”

How could Yusoohee not feel a tinge of regret?

Even putting aside her feelings for her only daughter, who she loved more than anything, Hayoon was a gem that sparkled on her own.

Had she been trained earlier, she could’ve caused quite a stir in the industry…

“But there’s nothing to do about that now…”

However, Yusoohee no longer had plans to push Hayoon too hard.

Perhaps this level of involvement was just right.

Taking photos of Hayoon occasionally, buying her what she wanted during breaks, maintaining this degree of distance—it was healthy for their mother-daughter relationship, wasn’t it?

Coercing her into modeling and demanding perfection in a career she hadn’t chosen would only lead to unnecessary conflict.

Yusoohee firmly believed that this hobby-like mindset was far healthier.

“Looks like you’re back.”

Hayoon returned from the restroom, wiping her hands clean and observing the quiet atmosphere.

“Hey?”

Arin hadn’t taken her eyes off the photos taken today, while Yusoohee sat on a chair, fatigued from the long session, her head drooping.

Hayoon made a subtle noise, as if asking what to do next.

“Alright, let’s head home.”

“Home?”

“Yeah, it’s time. I haven’t been able to personally drop you off recently, and since today’s the last day of shooting, I’ll drive you home.”

Yusoohee stood up, grabbing the car keys.

“What are you waiting for? Let’s go.”

Though she initially viewed Arin with suspicion, Yusoohee now understood she was a diligent girl.

She decided to properly escort her home.

“Oh, we need to change our clothes first.”

“Right, good point.”

“We’ll change quickly and come down. You can go ahead.”

“Alright, I’ll warm up the car.”

Arin and Hayoon dashed into the dressing room to change, promising they’d follow shortly.

“How should we approach editing?”

Left alone, Yusoohee pondered the design of their cosplay book as she exited the studio.

#

After dropping off Arin, Hayoon went shopping with Yusoohee.

They stopped at a store where Yusoohee picked out a B-cup lingerie set for Hayoon…

Then they grabbed a dinner set from Outback and headed home to eat with Min Jeong-kyun, who had also just finished work.

Back in her room, which smelled faintly fragrant, Hayoon started thinking about her upcoming half-cam broadcast.

“What should I wear for this half-cam?”

While browsing a women’s clothing site, she started contemplating what outfit would look best for the half-cam.

“Hmm…”

Having grown so accustomed to feminine fashion that she now whistled tunes while selecting clothes, Hayoon knew exactly what men preferred and how to appeal when her figure couldn’t suffice due to a lack of chest.

“If I want to emphasize my thighs and hips…”

Although Hayoon’s chest was somewhat on the smaller side compared to other female streamers, her hips and thighs weren’t lacking.

Sure, she might measure a bit wider than the average female streamers, but who would care when those thighs and hips belonged to a high school girl?

Thus…

“Dolphin pants, right? Definitely.”

Dolphin pants would enhance the appeal of her physique.

Since women wore such outfits often in public, there was no need to feel shy about it.

For the top…

“Just a plain white T-shirt? If I pair it with a black bra, it’ll subtly show through… They’ll go crazy.”

It was an easy decision.

White clothes make a person appear a bit larger, subtly accentuating the chest area. Pairing it with a black bra would amplify the allure even further.

Hayoon imagined the reaction on streaming community forums…

“Still…”

As she envisioned her name being posted across the community, she suddenly reconsidered.

“Should I really keep it this simple?”

Switching her mindset, Hayoon thought about something different.

Dolphin pants with a white T-shirt emphasized her strength, ‘high school girl thighs,’ but it wasn’t exclusive to dolphin pants.

Consider…

“Maybe an HK-M4 cosplay…”

A set of costumes that had already proven its charm in AGC and SuperF, and which was fully intact in her closet. This would be the perfect time to pull out all the stops with HK-M4.

The HK-M4 outfit fundamentally featured a miniskirt design that emphasized her thighs as well.

“Alright, I can broadcast tomorrow without waiting for any new clothes…”

Satisfied, Hayoon approached her wardrobe to check the HK-M4 costume, which was immaculately preserved.

Nothing had been damaged, and her modified Airsoft HK-M4 gun was safely stored as well.

“With this, I can maybe do some fun reactions later…”

Roughly…

“Pang! Pang!

Hand it over!”

Such vibes?

“No, that’s a bit too childish…”

Hayoon shook her head.

Something about her brain must be off.

Right?

It’s more embarrassing to reveal a cosplay outfit in front of hundreds of people than to say childish phrases like “pang pang.”

Yet, after posing extensively for cosplay photos earlier that day in front of her own mom, she didn’t feel the least bit bashful about performing for an audience.

“My brain’s broken… completely broken…”

Convinced that something within her had irrevocably changed, Hayoon turned off her computer and immediately lay down in bed.

Since there was no need to order new clothes, she planned to relax tonight and return to streaming the next day.

#

The next day.

Hayoon announced her broadcast time on the fan café and began preparing for the half-cam stream.

“Light setup? The cam needs only to show from my chest to thighs. Is this angle okay?”

The most crucial part of half-cam streaming was adjusting the cam angle.

The camera must never accidentally turn and expose her face.

Hayoon meticulously adjusted the cam while double-checking her reflection on the monitor.

“This should work.”

Once the cam angle was set, it was time to get dressed.

This marked the third time Hayoon would wear her HK-M4 cosplay outfit.

She slipped out of her silk pajamas, tossing them onto the bed, and started putting on the skirt.

“Hmm… like this?”

She was especially mindful of the skirt’s height.

She adjusted the waist several times to ensure the skirt emphasized her legs in the most teasing way possible, securing the buckle at the perfect height.

As for the top, it was standard fare.

The HK-M4 costume didn’t focus much on showcasing the chest, but since Hayoon lacked any noticeable curves to emphasize anyway, it suited her fine.

Having finished dressing, she checked the time.

“Good, 5:58.”

By the time she’d switched into costume, adjusted her wig and contact lenses, only two minutes remained until her announced broadcast start at 6:00.

“Ahhh… the mask!”

Since this would be her first time exposing any body parts other than her hands on cam, Hayoon felt unusually nervous.

She grabbed the black mask, her final safeguard against revealing her identity.

Rechecking the cam positioning and ensuring the mask hid her face properly using a handheld mirror, she readied herself.

“Come on, come on!”

“It’s time, it’s time!”

“If you skip another 3 days of broadcasting and show up late, I’ll get mad!”

“Send us cute pictures, hurry up. Half-cam is fine.”

“Wait, isn’t face visibility important?”

“Does it matter? You should just show up!”

“LFK, half-cam novices should go away.”

The clock struck 6 PM.

The chat was already alive with anticipation.

Smirking, Hayoon pressed the broadcast button.

Her very first half-cam stream…

It was starting.

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