The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 395

Episode 395 – Where's the new figure? (1)

Early morning.

As soon as Lee Gyeong-bok opened his eyes, he slowly got up.

'I guess everyone is tired.'

Unlike him, who woke up as usual, the others were still sound asleep.

He quietly stretched and got up to loosen up his body.

'I guess I'd better wash first.'

He quietly packed his shower supplies so as not to wake the others and entered the open-air bath.

The cool air brushed against his skin. He quietly took off his yukata and immersed himself in the warm outdoor water.

"scent."

With a sigh of relief, he looked up at the sky. A blue sky, as if a lie, filled his eyes.

'I'm glad everyone seemed to have fun.'

Lee Kyung-bok thought back on yesterday.

It was my first workshop, and even my new team member, Pugmalion, was there.

'I was worried that I might not enjoy it.'

Even Lee Kyung-bok couldn't help but worry. But those worries were insignificant, and every moment was enjoyable.

Other people's faces came to mind, along with a natural smile.

'It would be fun to come with Eclipse or Genome.'

Besides his friends and teammates, these were the faces of people he trusted and loved.

Wouldn't traveling with the Fuzzy Day Crew have a unique charm?

'I think viewers will really enjoy the Purge Day vlog too.'

Although this vlog included the voices of the team members, they were still ordinary people.

Wouldn't a vlog made up solely of streamers have a different level of tension?

'I hope we can go later if we can schedule it accordingly.'

Lee Kyung-bok thoroughly enjoyed this trip. It's a fun experience you want to experience again and again, and you want to recommend it to those you enjoy.

'And someday…'

Lee Kyung-bok slowly dipped his face under the water. The sky seen from underwater was a different sight.

'If I reveal my face, I can do live broadcasts.'

Vlogs are great, but the best part is the real-time communication with viewers.

Share enjoyable experiences with people you like and people who like you.

It was a happy thing just to imagine.

'Come to think of it…'

Lee Kyung-bok sat up and ran his hand through his wet hair. After emerging from the hot spring, he showered, his eyes rolling back and forth.

'Why is Eclipse so reluctant to expose herself?'

Unlike himself, who had exposed even his lower body, Eclipse did not reveal any part of himself.

It wasn't just a matter of being embarrassed, it was an attitude of absolutely not giving in.

‘… You must have your own circumstances, just like mine.’

Just as Lee Kyung-bok had a past, he too must have had his own. He soon shook off his thoughts as he finished his shower.

“…You are really amazing too.”

When I returned to the room, Park Joo-ho was awake. He spoke in a slightly hushed voice and looked up at Lee Kyung-bok.

“How come you don’t have a hangover?”

“I had a few drinks and I’m already hungover.”

“Anyway, it’s really perfect.”

While Lee Kyung-bok was laughing at him, Jo Dae-han got up with a pale face.

“Oh, did you sleep well?”

“Oh, was it a bit noisy?”

“No, no. That’s not it. I have to get up. Ugh…!”

Cho Dae-han rubbed his eyes and stretched vigorously. Meanwhile, Choi Byeong-hun, who was standing next to him, squirmed and then pulled the blanket up.

“Hey, I know what happened.”

“…Just 5 minutes.”

Park Joo-ho clicked his tongue at him and stood up.

“I have to get up now to wash and eat.”

“Then one minute…”

“Get up, it’s me.”

As he pressed down on the blanket with his foot, Choi Byeong-hun made a frown.

“Oh, I said I was up… I tend to have a lot of thoughts in the morning. Let’s just close our eyes and meditate.”

“I must have woken up from all that nonsense. Just wake up, kid.”

When the two friends started arguing, Lee Gyeong-bok couldn't help but laugh.

“Oh, it’s a shame I shouldn’t have included this in my vlog.”

Just because it's a vlog doesn't mean you can record everything.

* * *

“Oh, the breakfast here is also very clean.”

“That’s right. I was about to eat two bowls, but I barely managed to hold back.”

“…What kind of thing would a guy who said he wouldn’t eat and just sleep say?”

The team members finished breakfast and got ready. Lee Kyung-bok wore the suit Yang Gyu-ri had gifted him.

The others were all dressed neatly, though not quite in suits.

“Wow, this is crazy…”

Pugmalion's eyes widened when he saw Lee Kyung-bok. The neat fit of the suit perfectly suited Lee Kyung-bok's body.

Add to that the casually slicked-back hair and the sunglasses she chose, as if it were a business meeting.

The Perfect Businessman!

This image was also deeply engraved in her mind. She wanted to complete the sculpture of this figure.

'How many times has this happened?'

Sandboarders, yukata-clad students, and even businessmen. The inspirations that came to me during this trip quickly passed by.

She was mentally choosing the background and props that would suit this look.

A luxurious limousine van stopped in front of the ryokan.

“Oh, you all came out early! I wonder if you slept well last night.”

Finally, the door opened, and the person who stepped out was none other than the representative of Shop Fandom. With a bright expression, he offered his hand, and Lee Kyung-bok shook it.

“Yes, I had a really fun day yesterday.”

Lee Gyeong-bok glanced back and looked at Jo Dae-han.

“It was all thanks to the guidance provided by our global communications manager.”

“Ah, as expected! You’ve gathered only the best talents.”

Cho Dae-han couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. Meanwhile, Lee Gyeong-bok added a brief comment.

“Yes, I went to Dotonbori and Den Den Town.”

"Ah! Denden Town! You've come all the way here, you're so thorough. It's a different feeling to experience the goods market firsthand."

The representative was surprised by this and immediately guided him to the car.

“If there is anything that makes you uncomfortable, please feel free to let me know.”

“Wow, it’s surprisingly spacious inside for such an uncomfortable space.”

“Just in case, I rented a 10-passenger van.”

As soon as the mode boarding was completed, the vehicle began to move smoothly. Lee Kyung-bok immediately clapped his hands as if he'd forgotten.

“Ah, sir.”

“Yes, what’s going on?”

"It's just that, as I explained beforehand, I'm currently filming a vlog. If anything seems off, please let me know immediately."

“Oh, no. On the contrary, I am grateful.”

The representative said he didn't care.

"You're promoting the goods yourself, so why would I refuse? I don't mind even my face showing up."

“Thank you for your words.”

Both sides laughed, and then the representative lightly snapped his fingers.

“Oh, and let me briefly explain the schedule again.”

“There are no changes, right?”

"Of course. As per the schedule I previously provided, we plan to visit two companies before lunch and two after."

Yesterday was a leisurely trip, but today was all business.

"And we'll treat you to dinner, pick you up at the airport, and fly you back home. Do you plan on staying in Japan any longer?"

"That's not it. I have to go back and broadcast it. Thank you for your concern."

“That much is expected. Oh, but what is the manager holding…?”

The representative laughed at that, then looked at the paper bag that Park Joo-ho had brought and asked.

"Oh, I bought some traditional Korean liquor. It's a small gift for the company."

“No, a gift?”

The representative smiled at him and looked satisfied, then touched his forehead with a look of regret.

"Oh dear, I should have taken care of this detail, but I missed it. If it's alright, we could cover the cost of the gift…"

“I appreciate your consideration, but it’s okay.”

Lee Kyung-bok smiled and waved his hand.

“Then the gift would be meaningless, and the CEO’s position is a bit different from ours.”

“What is your position?”

"Yes. We, Team Perfect, are merely clients, but Shop Fandom and the figure company have an equal partnership, right?"

At those words, the representative's expression became serious. Lee Kyung-bok, not expecting an answer, continued speaking immediately.

"It's a given for Shopfandom to convey client wishes. It's a bit odd to express gratitude to a partner company when you're dedicated to your work."

"That's… certainly true. Besides, we haven't even decided which of the four companies we'll sign a contract with yet."

"That's right. Later, when the contract is finalized, I think it would be sufficient to express your sincerity as encouragement rather than gratitude."

The representative sighed inwardly at Lee Gyeong-bok's answer.

'I feel it again, Purple-nim, you have a broad perspective.'

He said this out of concern for his relationship with Lee Kyung-bok. However, Lee Kyung-bok was more broad-minded and focused on their business relationship.

This factory tour was not a request from Shopfandom to the company, but was clearly a request from Team Perfect, and the gift was intended to make it clear.

By doing so, we were able to reiterate that the Shop Fandom and the figure company have an equal cooperative relationship.

'This person is really different.'

Of course, the influence of influencers was also great as business partners.

* * *

The vehicle soon approached its first destination. The representative gave him a brief briefing.

"The first is the Happy Face factory. It's more famous for its figure brand, Happyroid."

“Oh, I just looked it up. It’s an SD size figure, just like our Gemalcon figure.”

"Yes, yes, that's right. However, because we're not lacking in expressiveness, we've collaborated with IPs from not only Japan but also many countries around the world. Thanks to this, we have a large number of Happyroid series and a high level of recognition in Korea."

Meanwhile, the vehicle slowly came to a stop. As the team members got out, a middle-aged man in overalls and a young man in a suit greeted them.

Cho Daehan immediately interpreted their introduction.

"Oh, the head office staff and the factory manager themselves! Thank you for your hospitality. This is a small gift, but it is a gift."

Lee Kyung-bok handed over the gift he had prepared. The factory manager smiled brightly and responded.

"Well, if you have time, I'd love to have a drink with you, but unfortunately, I know you're busy, so I'll have to postpone that opportunity for another time."

Lee Gyeong-bok nodded at Jo Dae-han's real-time interpretation.

“Then I will guide you right away.”

The factory manager politely entered the nearby factory. Upon seeing the scale of the interior, the team members all gaped in amazement.

“Wow… It’s huge?”

"And it's so clean? I thought it was some kind of semiconductor factory."

“Wow… It definitely deserves to be famous.”

Lee Kyung-bok and Park Joo-ho could sense the difference in scale even more clearly than they did. This was because they had previously visited a domestic company to produce Gemalcon figures.

“It really is different.”

“I can definitely feel the difference in the market.”

The factory manager continued his explanation with a big smile on his face, as if he was satisfied with the response.

"The figure production process itself probably isn't much different from other companies. I think it would be good to keep in mind the skill and speed of our employees."

He spoke confidently and introduced the first step, 'modeling'.

"The first step is to create a 'model,' a sample of the figure you're going to create. This is usually done using a program, but sometimes the sculptors themselves create the finished product."

“That’s why we need Pugmalion.”

At Lee Gyeong-bok's words, Pugmalion nodded his head as if embarrassed.

Next comes 'printing.' The sample model is separated into individual parts and produced using a printer. Naturally, the more complex the details, the more parts are required.

“Since the machine does all the steps, there’s nothing to worry about.”

Numerous 3D printers were churning out parts, one after another, in a single line. The factory manager agreed and moved on to the next process.

The third step is 'post-processing.' This is the process of refining the printed parts. Simple parts are automatically processed by machines, while complex parts are manually processed by employees.

The team members were impressed by the employees at work.

“Wow… there are so many employees.”

“It’s specialized by line.”

“There are even people who finish faster than machines.”

The factory manager smiled and waved his hand at Cho Dae-han's interpretation.

"Of course, these employees are excellent, but what requires even more specialized skills is the next step: painting."

The next process also had distinct lines between machines and humans. They were coloring the figure parts with various dyes.

"It's definitely difficult to express color accurately. If you apply it incorrectly, the feeling changes completely."

Everyone nodded at Pugmalion's words. The final step was assembly, the process of turning the completed parts into a single figure.

"For the final touches, machines are usually sufficient. Of course, our employees visually inspect the finish before shipping to minimize defects."

“Wow… It’s definitely optimized for mass production.”

“At this rate, there’s no need to worry about a shortage.”

His teammates expressed their feelings. Lee Kyung-bok shared similar sentiments, but he quickly turned away.

“But what matters most is the expert’s opinion, right, Mr. Pugmalion?”

The team's gaze focused on her as she returned the question. Normally, she would have felt burdened, but now it was different.

She rolled her eyes with a serious expression and asked the factory manager.

"Is this the same method used to produce premium figures? I believe you provided an example in the form of a photo."

As soon as Jo Daehan interpreted, the factory manager's eyes lit up.

"Oh! Are you the sculptor who created that figure? I've seen the photo. Not just me, but all the other sculptors! Even though I only saw it in a photo, it was truly an amazing piece of work!"

Everyone's eyes widened at his rave reviews.

"What was most surprising was that these weren't assembled figures. They appeared to be made by first creating a mold and then carving them from the outside in. Am I right?"

"yes that's right."

The factory manager sighed at her answer.

"I expected it, but… it's truly amazing. Even the most skilled craftsmen, especially those without confidence in their skills, wouldn't have been able to complete it in one go."

When the evaluation was translated, all the team members burst into exclamations a beat later.

“Wow, I knew it was huge, but is it really that much?”

“Wow! Pugmalion turned out to be an even more amazing person!”

"Hey, if it's something that's even recognized on the mainland, then I've said it all. You, take care of this properly."

While Madman was talking to Choi Byung-hoon, the factory manager immediately responded with a serious expression.

"To answer your question, it's impossible to make it your way. Not only are there few prototypes capable of doing it, but it's also not suitable for mass production."

The laughter died down at that answer. Fortunately, Pugmalion nodded, as if he had expected it.

"Instead, if you send us the original model, we'll sort it out into individual parts. Of course, this won't be a unilateral decision; we'll finalize the number of parts through mutual discussion before beginning production."

"…All right."

She hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Then, her lips quivering, she asked Lee Kyung-bok in a low voice.

“I, Purple.”

"yes?"

"I have a suggestion. I'm afraid it might be rude, so I'd like to confirm it first…"

She trailed off, looking around. Lee Kyung-bok smiled and waved his hand.

“Oh, don’t worry, just speak comfortably.”

“Well then… may I ask if you could try producing a prototype?”

“If it’s a prototype, are you going to model it right here?”

When Lee Gyeong-bok was surprised, she quickly shook her head.

"No, no. That would be too rude! It's not complicated, I just want to see how well this company implements its new model. What I've just seen is a demonstration of what they're already making…"

Soon, she pulled something out of the bag she'd brought. The item she pulled out was something Lee Kyung-bok also recognized.

“This is… a Permusae figure, right?”

They were mini figures she made to give to her team members as gifts.

Lee Kyung-bok immediately took note of her suggestion and smiled.

“That sounds like a good idea.”

Just like Lee Kyung-bok did on the show.

There was no proof more certain than showing.