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Episode 310 – Goods Release, Final Check (1)
It's already late at night.
Lee Kyung-bok checked the time and slowly started preparing to finish up.
'This will be enough for today.'
The result of the impromptu viewer participation event was a triumph for Decibel. It was a good result to boost confidence as it was the first day.
As Decibel achieved another victory, he clapped his hands lightly to get attention.
“Well, it’s already this late.”
“Huh? What? Why does time go by so fast!?”
Decibel also checked the time only then and was shocked. He was so focused and engrossed in winning that he literally lost track of time.
-Why are you surprised, Denun? Lol
-That means you enjoyed it that much, lol
-Hey, Nuna! Hold on to me, hyung!
-Just a little bit, just a little bit more!
-So in the end, the broadcast extension didn't happen?
The viewers laughed at her appearance, but also expressed regret. However, Lee Kyung-bok, as usual, paid no attention.
“I think Decibel has had a good experience thanks to the support of many fighting gamers. He has really improved a lot since he first started.”
Decibel smiled brightly at his comment. She also felt the same way as the viewers, but she couldn't hold on to Lee Kyung-bok.
“It’s all thanks to Purple-nim’s coaching and the many people who challenged me. I’ll try to challenge myself in ranked matches again so I don’t forget this feeling!”
So she decided to continue broadcasting on her own. It was actually fun, and since she had decided to participate in the competition, she felt she needed to put in the effort.
-This snow tastes so good lol
-If you just get a 10-hit combo, it's a breeze, so how could it not be fun? Lol
-This is the real Sarinma of rhythm!
-Ugh! Why are you really killing me?!
-They say a thief who learns late in life doesn't know the day is coming!
-Ah haha you stole my time so you're the eldest thief
Not only the viewers but also Lee Kyung-bok was satisfied with the enthusiasm.
“Okay. For those of you who want to see more of Decibel’s activities, please continue to support me. Then, I’ll see you again on the next broadcast!”
He smiled and promised to come back next time.
* * *
Early in the morning, at Cho Daehan's house.
He was concentrating on his work with a more serious expression than usual.
'It's definitely a considerable amount.'
He blinked his dry blue eyes and took a deep breath.
Unlike other broadcasts, Lee Kyung-bok spoke a lot as he taught someone. In other words, it meant that the amount of scripts that Jo Dae-han had to translate had increased.
'I feel proud after doing it.'
Cho Dae-han did not complain about the increased workload. Rather, he felt satisfied.
There was good reason for that.
'I feel like I finally worked hard.'
Due to the nature of his work as a translator, the amount of work he contributes to a broadcast varies from time to time. However, the workload of other people does not change much.
Not only did editor Choi Byung-hoon and Madman have a considerable amount of work to do, but manager Park Joo-ho also had a considerable amount of work to do.
'I can see myself… … '
It was a well-known fact that he was the most relaxed person in Team Perfect.
No one ever said anything about it, but Jo Dae-han had a sense of guilt built up in his heart, whether he knew it or not.
'At least I'll feel at ease tomorrow.'
Being physically tired wasn't the problem.
He sent the script he wrote with a smile to Choi Byeong-hun and waited for his review.
“Then slowly…”
No matter how happy I was, I couldn't help feeling tired.
While waiting for an answer, Cho Dae-han decided to enjoy his 'hobby'.
'Where should I look first?'
He opened up the North American community Reddit and the Japanese community Twitch at the same time and quietly turned his head away.
What immediately caught his eye was…
“What is this?”
It was the real-time trend on Japanese Twitter.
[Japanese Trends]
[#Decibel (1,538 tweets)]
[#Perfect Concert (1,471 tweets)]
Jo Daehan had a gut feeling about the newly introduced keyword.
'Is it because of today's broadcast?'
That keyword definitely didn't mean a unit of sound volume. It was definitely the decibel, like the streamer who broadcasted with me today.
But that made Cho Dae-han even more puzzled.
'The membership video isn't out yet?'
I just handed over the script so I didn't even need to check Pertube separately. It's already trending on Twitter before the video is even uploaded?
Cho Dae-han immediately clicked on the keyword.
"aha……"
When I looked at the 'popular' tweets, which are ranked by the number of 'retweets' and 'likes' (how many times they were shared), I could see why.
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[Hey hey hey, who the hell is this guy with Decibel-chan!? No matter how I look at it, this guy is real!]
['A light sword with a similar color? This is it, is this the spirit of a beginner?' I thought, but it was so good that I burst out laughingwwww]
[Hey-! This guy, isn't he the guy from Elden Soul? He's the Knight of Perfection! Right?! This time, he's the Knight of Beats?www]
[Decibel-chan was surprised too! It's so cute when he takes off his pixel sunglasses! This is absolutely foul play!]
All of the tweets linked to were clips from Purple's Beat Sword experience.
Cho Dae-han nodded as he read the tweet.
'I guess it's because Rigem is quite popular in Japan that it's garnering attention.'
The rhythm game genre itself has not been able to escape the mainstream. However, even among the non-mainstream, there is a ranking, and in Japan, the ranking of rhythm games is not as low as in Korea.
This is because rhythm games were popular in the old arcades and arcade genres of Japan, and their birthplace is Japan.
'It seems that Decibel is more well-known in Japan.'
Decibel had won awards in several rhythm game competitions. Naturally, the competitions were watched with interest by fellow rhythm gamers.
In terms of numbers, there were more Japanese re-gamers than Korean re-gamers.
'But since our CEO is also popular in Japan, there is synergy.'
Even without that, a recent tweet from Metal Punch director Hirokatsu Hamada and the news of the IVO guide being listed have been spreading on Twitter.
As interest in Lee Kyung-bok was growing, he caught the attention of Japanese gamers by broadcasting with Decibel.
'Besides, unlike coaching, the league genre doesn't require much commentary.'
As the saying goes, music is a universal language, and Japanese gamers did not need dubbing or subtitles to understand the broadcast.
Since there was no language barrier, it was clear that the clips were shared as soon as the broadcast ended.
“I guess it looked like a concert to the Japanese gamers.”
Next, Cho Dae-han looked at tweets containing the keyword 'perfect concert'.
The tweet was related to the duet between Lee Kyung-bok and Decibel.
[Eh-? Eh-! Decibel-chan! That song is amazing! Why haven't you sung it before?! This is like conquering the Oricon charts, right?wwww]
[Decibel's song super high tension! I sang along without realizing it and got hit by my mom www]
[Decibel-chan, unexpectedly! Maybe it was because of your taste for heavy metal? The gap from that wildness! Moe moe! (≧Д≦)]
[Who is the guy with the purple sword? Is he the choreographer that Decibel-chan hired? I'm amazed by his artistic sword dance skillswww]
[Hey, what can't you do, Mr. Purple? Beat Sword has become a concert hall. Why aren't you selling tickets?]
[Whoa? Mr. Purple, this was the third song played!? What an idiot! I just realized again why Kaniumacon is so popular!]
People are amazed by Decibel's singing skills that were first revealed and by Lee Kyung-bok's skills that were revealed in just 3 songs, not even 3 days.
A smile naturally appeared on Cho Daehan's lips.
[Ah, I really wish I had seen this broadcast live! Let me join Purple-ssi's broadcast!]
[Can you feel the atmosphere just by looking at the chat window emoticons? There is a saying that Koreans are a 'nation of excitement'. It means a nation of joy. I wish I was in that place (laughs)]
[Ah, there's nothing I can do about it. I have no choice but to reopen the White Book. Hey, you guys who are seeing this tweet, hurry up and order from Maybezone!]
[Don't advertise Korean language textbooks herewwww More importantly, it's white, so you bought it but didn't use itwww]
This was because the content related to ‘Korea,’ which he particularly liked, was not left out.
[Huh? But Purple-san, why are you suddenly playing a rhythm game with Decibel-chan? Is it a walkthrough of a recent broadcast rhythm game?]
[There are many different rhythm games! Mr. Purple, if you see this tweet, try 'DJ PRO' and 'Drum Sound' too! Can someone please pass this on to me!?]
[Are you guys stupid? Mr. Purple likes things with stories! So let's do an 'Idol Live'! Become a Perfect Producer!]
Could it be that Lee Kyung-bok has started broadcasting rhythm games? Japanese rhythm gamers have started actively recommending them.
But below, people who had previously watched the broadcast explained the situation.
[Decibel-chan, this time you're going to the Metal Punch Competition with Purple-sanwww]
[Shock! What was surprising was not his singing ability, but his metal punching ability! Decibel-chan, I told you, it was amazing!]
[Perfect Coaching Effect. Purple C's explanation was so long that I couldn't understand it all, but the difference between the before and after was so great. wwww]
Attached to it was a video clip of a duel between Gyeokgeomler and Decibel.
[Wow…! Decibel-chan, this feels dangerous! A huge gap beyond your singing skills! Moe moe! (◕Д◕)!!]
[This is your first time? What kind of magic is this? Decibel-chan, you're a super-physical gamer, right? www]
[No no, this is so different I burst out laughing wow Purple-ssi, what the hell did you say? I have no idea because there are no subtitles!]
[Isn't it incredible that they're preparing for this kind of competition? What on earth are Purple C and Decibel-chan up to? www]
[Eh-? There's no notice from IVO? What the hell is going on in Korea!?]
Cho Dae-han thought about it for a moment.
Wouldn't it be good to briefly inform the Japanese people about the competition?
'Since both sides are broadcasting on their own platforms, I think it would be okay for Japanese viewers to come.'
If it was Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast, there would be restrictions on the Korean language, but if it was the platform's official channel, it wouldn't matter.
This was the moment when Cho Dae-han was about to write a tweet.
[Currently, a platform match between Korean champions 'Shoulder' and 'Purple' is planned. As a gamer, I am also very excited. How about looking forward to it together (laughs)]
The newly emerged tweet has Japanese people and even Koreans widening their eyes.
[Triple Cwww I enjoyed the broadcast with Yattamanwww]
[You're expecting the Japanese champion too? This is a really great level for a local Korean competition?!]
[Really? Not only Purple and Shoulder, but also Eclipse is participating!?]
[No no, this isn't just a local competition www This is the Korean Monsters All-Star Game wwww]
People became more and more interested in the competition as information arrived one after another. Jo Daehan smiled as he watched the trend rankings rise.
Soon, a notification sound appeared on one side of the monitor.
[>Okay, inspection complete!]
[>The length is just right, lol]
[>It seems like my skills are getting better and better]
It was a confirmation message from Choi Byeong-hun.
“Yes!”
At that content, Cho Dae-han clenched his fists.
'I'm going to sleep well today.'
It was a more rewarding day than ever.
* * *
The next day, early afternoon.
Lee Kyung-bok started the Team Perfect meeting.
“This is the interim report on the goods voting.”
Park Joo-ho brought up the main agenda and projected a hologram. The results of the vote posted on the Pertube community appeared.
“Wow… 300,000 people.”
“Originally, we were going to take the votes for three days, but looking at the trend, it seems like there won’t be much change in the top ranks.”
“Oh? Really?”
Choi Byeong-hun raised his hand in response to Lee Gyeong-bok’s question.
“I think so too. Usually, the voting participation rate is around 10% of subscribers. But now that it’s over 15%, I don’t think it will increase dramatically.”
“Most people would have finished voting on the first day.”
“Even if I think about it, it’s not something that will take more than two days, and it’s not something I can decide on after seeing the results.”
Cho Dae-han and Madman also agreed with him.
“And now I’m going to show you that the top rankings don’t seem to change much.”
“Is that so? Are your tastes that different? I like them all.”
At Lee Kyung-bok's words, Park Joo-ho showed the voting results with a smile.
“The first place goes to the Gemalcon figure, with a whopping 73.7% of the votes.”
The figure took an overwhelming first place. When Lee Kyung-bok widened his eyes at that, Choi Byung-hoon answered with a smile.
“No, but looking at this, it seems like they voted a bit hastily on the first day. Normally, each person can vote for up to three things, but there seemed to be a lot of people who only voted for the Gemalcon figure and finished.”
“That also means that they are really into figures. 2nd place is the Perfect Common Sense Hoodie, and 3rd and 4th place are the OTP Tumbler and Mug respectively. As you can see, they are on a similar level.”
Park Joo-ho continued his explanation and moved on to a page where only the top-ranked goods were selected.
“I think the first goods will start with these four. I’ll add more items as I see the trend.”
“Okay, since it’s my first time, I’ll have to take it step by step.”
Lee Kyung-bok nodded to him.
“But if the boss is popular, adding more items is a breeze.”
“I think so too. When sales start, I think Shop Fandom will be the first to suggest increasing the number of items.”
Cho Dae-han and Madman showed their anticipation. No, it was closer to confidence.
“You’ll find out if you wait and see. And separately, there were also requests for goods in the comments.”
“Apply for goods?”
“You’re asking me to create something that isn’t on the list. But it’s not that unfamiliar.”
Park Joo-ho said that and handed over another hologram.
“Oh, this?”
Lee Kyung-bok burst into laughter at the photo that appeared. It was the special capsule provided by the reality show and the mask worn in the unboxing video.
“Ah, you used this a lot as an avatar during the Buster days.”
Lee Kyung-bok thought of the fans who gathered on the channel during the V-STAR event. Most of them showed their affection for him by wearing this mask as their avatar.
The demand was already practically proven.
“No, but even if it’s a mask, isn’t a capsule a bit too much?”
“Inma, I want you to make this deco sticker, not a capsule.”
When Choi Byung-hoon answered with a smile, Jo Dae-han and Madman also enthusiastically agreed.
“Oh, I want that too.”
“Me too! Honestly, this isn’t a bad quality item even if you just sell it as is, right?”
“But this is a bit difficult, because we have to consult with the reality side as well…”
Choi Byeong-hun scratched his head, his mouth closing with regret.
“If we were to release this merchandise, the contract would definitely get more complicated. If we were to sell it, it would be better to do it separately with reality rather than through Shop Fandom.”
“No, it’s not urgent right now.”
Lee Kyung-bok raised his hand to calm the others.
“Right now, we’re at the point where we’re building relationships with the shop fandom. It’s a bit like that if we secure sales routes here and there. Let’s talk about reality later when the opportunity arises.”
“Well, that’s true too.”
“First, we need to figure out what we can handle.”
Along with the two friends' answers, Cho Dae-han and Madman also agreed.
“The problem starts from now on.”
As soon as things were sorted out, Park Joo-ho immediately changed the subject.
“The demand for goods is greater than expected. There are no problems with production on the Shop Fandom side, but it’s different with Gemalcon figures.”
“We have a contract for 10,000 units in 4 weeks, right? So that’s 2,500 units per week?”
“That’s right. According to the president’s answer at that time, that was an order quantity that was met with great difficulty. It seems difficult to increase it any further.”
Choi Byeong-hun wrinkled his nose slightly and crossed his arms.
“So that means that roughly 400 units are produced per day…”
“Would we be able to comfortably sell around 350 units per day?”
“I think that would be good. I need to keep a spare so I can exchange it if anything goes wrong.”
Lee Kyung-bok rolled his eyes.
I'm not sure, but looking at the preference ranking, I think selling 350 units a day would be more than enough.
“Hmm… Well, I guess there’s nothing I can do about it. But if I were to search for another factory, the quality might differ from factory to factory.”
“Yes. So I’m planning to place an order starting today. Is that okay?”
If we couldn't increase production, we had to produce a little faster to build up inventory.
Lee Kyung-bok nodded his head readily.
“That’s right. But we can’t ask the factory to expand its production facilities.”
Lee Kyung-bok said it as a joke, but Park Joo-ho's expression was still serious.
“That’s what I’m worried about now.”
"huh?"
“Compared to other goods, the Gemalcon figure has a strong ‘limited edition’ feel. It will definitely attract resellers.”
Fans would all know that figures were not items provided by Shop Fandom.
The harder it is to get an item, the more resellers are interested in it to make a profit. And the more resellers buy, the more damage actual buyers suffer.
“I think so too. There are a lot of model guns too.”
“The reseller problem is a global problem.”
“Ha, these rip-offs really have no conscience.”
Everyone grimaced in agreement, but soon a short sigh escaped them.
“But this can’t be helped because there are no special countermeasures.”
“Oh, that’s right. The best you can do is limit the number of purchases, but I heard that people buy them by running macros with multiple IDs.”
“Since it’s formally a private transaction, there’s no way to stop it. And those guys don’t even pay taxes! Even I, a freelancer, paid taxes!”
Park Joo-ho, who was shaking his head at Choi Byung-hoon who was expressing his anger, added.
“But that doesn’t mean we can just let it go. Shop Fandom also recommended limiting the number of purchases. They said that one per person would be fine.”
"hmm…"
Lee Kyung-bok was troubled with silence.
He rolled his eyes and then raised his hand.
“Let’s do two.”
He spread his fingers and looked back at Lee Kyung-bok and smiled.
“You said so. One for actual use and one for the collection.”
The reason I chose it was because of a previous experience. It was an explanation that Park Joo-ho gave while handing out Sweeties goods.
The moment everyone nodded to him, Lee Gyeong-bok continued speaking.
“And one thing that came to mind as an anti-reseller measure.”
"hedge?"
“Is there a way to stop it?”
Everyone's eyes widened at him.
If there was a way to stop resellers, wouldn't it already be in place?
“Well, it’s a special case for us. After all, that’s the purpose of resellers, right? Buy cheap and sell expensive.”
That was the basics of the reselling market.
However, the reason resellers get criticized is not because they buy products out of necessity, but because they add unnecessary distribution processes to make profits.
“Then why don’t we just make them buy it at a high price?”
Everyone blinked at Lee Kyung-bok's words.
"yes?"
"…ok?"
“Is it expensive?”
“Hmm… Is there a reason why resellers would do that?”
Unless the reseller was stupid, there was no reason for him to buy the item at an expensive price. Park Joo-ho, who had finally regained his composure, asked a question.
“Of course I wouldn’t buy it just like that.”
Lee Gyeong-bok answered confidently.
“We have to make it happen.”
As he continued his explanation, everyone's expressions gradually began to change.
The face that was initially full of doubt gradually brightened and even opened its mouth.
“Wow…! Will this work?”
“No, really, how do you come up with such thoughts?”
“Hey, if this works out, it’ll be a real hit! The doppelgangers will get a proper education!”
“If you want to use this method, you need the cooperation of Shop Fandom. I’ll organize this and pass it on to you.”
Lee Kyung-bok nodded readily to everyone's answers.
“It’s for the fans, so you can’t get involved.”
It was not in his nature to let go and take the fall.