The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 132

Episode 132 – V-STAR Exploration (4)

Before Sweeties' congratulatory performance.

Lee Kyung-bok and his friends took their seats in advance at the official seats.

“Oh, it’s a better location than I thought?”

“This is awesome… … ”

Choi Byung-hoon and Park Joo-ho immediately let out a sigh. Among them, the expression on Park Joo-ho's face, who is a true fan of Sweeties, was quite different.

It was a face that wouldn't look strange if it started crying at any moment.

“Is it that good?”

Park Joo-ho took a deep breath in response to Lee Kyung-bok’s question.

“Okay, of course it’s good. I’ve been to a lot of concerts, but this is the first time I’ve been to a seat with such a good view.”

“Is this your first time?”

“Even though you were so obsessed with it?”

The other two friends' eyes opened wide. Park Joo-ho turned his gaze towards the stage.

“When I was working at the company, I was so busy with work that I couldn’t even properly buy tickets. As you know, I went on business trips even on weekends… …”

Reserving tickets for idol concerts was like trying to find a needle in a haystack. It was no longer news that tickets sold out in less than a second after they opened for sale.

No wonder it is called 'picketing' because blood is splattered.

“I tried it even after taking a vacation, but it didn’t work.”

There was no way that Park Joo-ho, who was oppressed by unfair work, could break through such competition.

“So I changed my method. Since I had to take a vacation on the day of the concert anyway, I decided to try to buy tickets on site.”

Sometimes, cancelled tickets or additional seats were sold at the on-site booth, although even these were uncertain and difficult to obtain.

Although it was a seat I worked so hard to get, it wasn't a good seat.

Still, it was natural for Park Joo-ho, who had always been grateful, to be moved by this situation.

“Thank you so much, truly.”

Lee Kyung-bok felt happy at the gratitude that was pouring out of him. But soon, he looked his friend up and down with a slightly tired expression.

'I guess I don't have to hide it anymore since I've come out.'

Caps, T-shirts, handkerchiefs, cheering sticks, etc. Park Joo-ho was armed with Sweeties goods from head to toe.

Soon his gaze turned to another friend.

'Juho, even if that's true, why is that guy…?'

Choi Byung-hoon set up a tripod and fixed the camera toward the stage. One thing that was unusual was the size of the camera.

'Is that what the fans use?'

It was the thing commonly called a 'cannon camera' that I saw at the fan signing event.

Did you feel that gaze?

“Hey, don’t get me wrong. I brought this because of the joke.”

Choi Byeong-hun opened his mouth as if he felt wronged.

“This kid said he couldn’t miss this opportunity and tried to buy a filming software worth over 1 million won right away?”

“Software for shooting?”

“Yeah, that’s why I said I’d rather film it with what I normally do.”

Lee Kyung-bok looked back at Park Joo-ho with a hollow laugh. He was a friend who was very thorough in spending Team Perfect's money, so he couldn't imagine him making an 'impulse purchase' at all.

“Ahem, no… … The basic ones that real nerds use cost over 4 million won. Compared to that, this is cheap.”

Park Joo-ho coughed and made an excuse. Lee Kyung-bok and Choi Byeong-hoon wanted to tease their troubled friend more.

The lights suddenly went out with a whooshing sound.

"huh?"

“Oh… … Are you ready to start?”

Silence descended along with the darkness. The fans who had been roaring just a moment ago were completely silent.

At that time, everyone's nerves were on edge.

Four spotlights shone on the stage with the sound of "tung, tung, tung, tung."

While everyone's attention was focused on the stage, a flash of light and a dazzling light appeared behind the stage. At the same time as the sound of firecrackers, the Sweeties members appeared in the spotlight.

'It's similar to the directing style that Genome hyung used to use.'

Teleportation.

It was a method that was possible because it was virtual reality.

“Wow!”

A cheer erupted, drowning out even the sound of firecrackers. Soon, background music began to play and Sweeties' first song began, and as if they had been waiting, the cheering sticks began to glow and wave.

'Wow… … You're so full of energy.'

Lee Kyung-bok, who saw the concert for the first time, was purely amazed. Looking to the side, Park Joo-ho was enthusiastically absorbed in the performance, and Choi Byung-hoon was absorbed in filming.

He smiled and turned his gaze towards the stage. The person he was looking at was, of course, the leader in the center, Yoon Nara.

'You can even laugh like that.'

Yoon Na-ra's appearance, with her bright smile and cute stage costume, was completely different from the Newton seat in the game that Lee Kyung-bok knew.

Who would have thought that those two were the same person?

'Still, it's not that different.'

Nevertheless, Lee Gyeong-bok discovered Newton's seat in Yun Nara.

While the other members each showed subtle differences in the repetitive choreography movements, only she was different.

There was absolutely no error, as if it had been copied and pasted.

'I told you I'm really working hard.'

Just as Newton mechanically targets the wrists and head on the Gunner Ground, idol Yoon Nara's choreography was also consistent.

It was hard to imagine how much practice had gone into this.

After the first song was finished so skillfully, the members gathered in the center.

“Sweeten your day! Hello! This is Sweeties!”

The greeting given in one voice once again erupted into cheers. The members waved their hands professionally and made eye contact with the fans.

The same goes for Yoon Nara. She looked around here and there and then turned to look at the officials.

“Oh! Ohhhhh!”

“Hey, it’s all in the audio!”

Park Joo-ho was so excited that he couldn't even speak properly. Choi Byung-hoon scolded him for that.

Lee Gyeong-bok snickered at the sight of his two friends and then looked at Yoon Nara.

Soon, their gazes crossed.

Lee Kyung-bok gave a slight thumbs up. Her eyes widened for a moment, then she looked away in surprise.

'what?'

Did I just pretend to know?

But soon the Sweeties members regained their positions.

The next song was performed right away.

* * *

Sweeties' performance ended perfectly up until the encore.

But what ended up being a performance was just a performance.

There were still events left.

The lights changed and seats rose up on the stage. While the members took their seats, another figure appeared.

“Hello! A special performance by V-STAR and Sweeties! Did you all enjoy it? I am Jeong So-yoon, the MC of this event!”

As MC Jung So-yoon gave a bright greeting, cheers and applause filled the stage.

-Jeong-chae! Jeong-chae! Jeong-chae! Jeong-chae!

-Ah haha Aunt Soyun is the queen

-Really ㅋㅋ If we're at the level of Sweeties, we should show the real character

-The progress is so smooth lol

Viewers of the official V-STAR broadcast also welcomed her.

“Even though I heard it from behind, it was a stage where I could feel the fans’ passion strongly. Now, it’s time to experience the game with our Sweeties, ‘Play With Sweeties.’ Sweeties, is it okay if we get started right away?”

The leader, Yoon Na-ra, answered the question she posed on behalf of the group.

“Yes! It’s not hard at all because it’s an online performance. Rather than resting, I want to spend more time with our Bricks!”

At Yoon Nara's answer, cheers and cheering sticks waved again.

-Isn't that a pretty thing to say?

-It's so pretty…

-It's so sweet lol

-Very juicy

-Even if it wasn't for real work, I would go see my sister ㅠㅠㅠ

Just like the viewers, Jeong So-yoon nodded her head with a satisfied expression.

“As expected! There’s a reason why Sweeties are so lovely! Now, before we get started, let me briefly introduce the event.”

As Jeong So-yoon spoke, the large screen in the center turned on.

“As the name of the event suggests, Sweeties and fans on site will experience the works that have been submitted this time. In this first part, we will first play mobile games.”

The screen changed with him.

It was a close-up shot of a claw machine full of white balls in the center of the stage.

“But unfortunately, we don’t have much time left. So each member will pick a game to experience and proceed. Who will be the first to cross the starting line?”

The members each turned their eyes to Jeong So-yoon's question. Soon, the youngest member of Sweeties, Se-hee, raised his hand.

“I’ll go first!”

“Ah! Our Sehee! She’s so lively and energetic, just like the youngest!”

As Sehee came forward, laughter spread throughout the chat window.

-Ah, really, so cute ㅋㅋㅋ

-Really lol Wherever you go you'll be greeted with beauty

-If only I had a younger sibling like Sehee…

-There's only a talking monkey in my house.

-Talking monkeyㅋㅋㅋDoratㅋㅋㅋㅋ

She looked down at the claw machine. The small balls were moving erratically in the wind.

“Now, what game will be the first game? If you’re ready, take it out!”

Se-hee put her hand in along with Jeong So-yoon's words. She frowned slightly and snatched one of the balls away.

“Ah! I picked it! The game that Sehee is going to experience is… …!”

Jeong So-yoon raised her voice and lightened the mood. Soon, Se-hee twisted the ball open, and a popping sound effect was heard, and candy characters circled around her.

“The game that Sehee will be experiencing is Dev Brothers’ ‘Kakkarun’! Sehee, have you ever played this game?”

“Yes, yes! I’m pretty good at it!”

“Oh, this confidence! This is definitely the source of energy for Sweeties! Then let’s get right into the experience!”

Preparation for the experience was quick.

Taking center stage, she took on Kakarun's new mode, 'Race'.

-Oh? It's first person?

-It's cute how our Sehee is flusteredㅋㅋㅋ

– At this point, it's a completely different game lol.

-DevShacks! Stop harassing our Sehee!

Se-hee approached the experience with a very serious expression. However, despite her curious declaration, the situation was not easy.

“Ah! Sehee, I’m panicking now! The trap pattern suddenly changes and your stamina is rapidly decreasing!”

“Oh, oh, oh! What should I do? Aah!”

Her stamina bar was completely depleted with her single scream. She pouted her lips in bewilderment.

“Our Sehee! It’s 5 minutes and 11 seconds! You’re feeling so sad right now! But isn’t that sad expression so cute?”

At those words, the fans on site burst into laughter. The chat room was similar.

-That's right lol

-I want to buy you a KakaoTalk right away lol

-You're complaining with a face like this? I absolutely can't stand it, lol

-DevSheaks, apologize quickly!

“It was a very good record for a first time! Sehee, how did you feel about the game?”

“Wow… … No, seriously, I feel so wronged. I’m pretty good at games, though. How am I going to last 15 minutes? Do you have any rhythm games?”

The laughter grew louder as she playfully grumbled.

-This seems half serious lol

– Judging from the mention of the league, it's the eldest

-Just take out the absolute pitch cheat key lol

-But seriously, I don't think anyone would be able to last 15 minutes lol

-What are you talking about? Lol, there are already people who have been holding out for over 20 minutes.

-What is it?

-You lasted 20 minutes?

Soon everyone's attention was turned back to Jeong So-yoon.

“Okay, Sehee, you worked so hard. Please give us a big round of applause, and let’s move on to the next experience! The person who will experience this time is… … ”

“I'll do it.”

Yun Na-ra stood up and came forward.

“Ah! The youngest’s sorrow, the older sister will repay it! Miss Yoon Nara has arrived! I’m really looking forward to experiencing the game!”

-The country is blind

-Ah haha this is the country!

-The youngest is taken care of by the oldest sister.

-It's so sturdy lol

-Our country is a good country^^

Yoon Na-ra put her hand into the machine with a slightly nervous expression. She took a short breath and snatched one of the balls.

“Ah! I picked Nara Yang! I wonder what kind of game will come out!?”

Yun Nara twisted the ball open.

The sound that comes with it.

<Hmmmm!>

The sound of a cow's mooing echoed throughout the room, and then gunshots and explosions erupted one after another, causing the surroundings to flash.

Coincidentally, the game she chose was.

“Ah! GGG’s ambitious mobile project! ‘Gunner Ground Showdown’ is out!”

It was a very familiar game.

“Our country’s sheep, famous for their athleticism! Will they actually eat Korean beef? Let’s watch from now on!”

Jeong So-yoon continued speaking with a bright smile.

* * *

Lee Kyung-bok smiled faintly while looking at the stage.

'I can easily play three or four tournaments.'

It might not have been possible for other members, but with Yoon Nara's skills, it was definitely possible. Since Kkakkarun ended early, she probably had some time to spare.

But things turned out differently than he thought.

“Okay, then let’s press match? This time, fans can participate too! Who will be the lucky winner who will get to play the game with Nara Yang!?”

The random match started with Jeong So-yoon's words. Lee Kyung-bok was puzzled, but soon figured out the situation.

'Well, it might take some time to wait.'

He too had experience playing the game and understood the inconveniences of tournaments.

Given her skill level, it was only natural that she would win faster than others. The waiting time until the next match was very ambiguous.

'Random matches several times would be better than waiting around.'

It was clear that they chose a smooth progression over an experience with more fans.

In the meantime, a cover was formed along with a surrounding scan to see if a match had been made.

“Okay! The game has begun! Lady Nara, you have to go around and farm for items!”

The game started with Jeong So-yoon's words. However, Lee Gyeong-bok's head tilted again.

'Why is it so slow?'

Yun Nara's search for items and her movements to acquire them were strangely slow.

To be precise, it looked like they were rushing, but it was not the movement of the 'Newton's Seat' that Lee Kyung-bok knew.

'Oh, I see.'

Lee Kyung-bok soon guessed the reason again.

'This is also fan service.'

If she had used all of her skills, she would have won an overwhelming victory. However, it didn't look good for an idol.

'Is there a need to adjust the level to some extent?'

Shouldn't we at least give the other side a chance to shoot?

As if his thinking was right, a fight broke out at a point when farming was somewhat finished.

Yun Na-ra, who was confronted by her opponent, hurriedly hid in a shelter.

'It's over now.'

Lee Kyung-bok was confident of her victory. Now, with the aim and the sound of the gunshot, the result message would come out.

But things once again went against his expectations.

“Whoa!”

A sudden, shrill scream.

Lee Kyung-bok's eyes widened.

Yun Nara was cowering and screaming at the defensive shots fired by the enemy.

'what?'

He couldn't understand her behavior at all. She had clearly shown off her excellent shooting skills during the fan signing event raffle broadcast.

However, not many people found this situation strange.

“What the hell is that kid!”

Park Joo-ho grimaced and burst into anger.

“Are you the opposing Brix? You’re shooting at the country!?”

“No, it’s a game so it’s okay to shoot, right?”

When Choi Byung-hoon asked incredulously, Park Joo-ho glared even more.

“But that’s true! We have to give in to the first attack! How scared is our country!”

“… … Are you scared?”

Lee Kyung-bok asked with a bewildered expression. The word 'fear' was too distant for her.

But Park Joo-ho nodded.

“Even though the country looks strong because it has a leader, it is still so weak!”

Are you young?

Another word that made him feel uncomfortable came out. However, Lee Kyung-bok turned his gaze back towards the stage.

This was because the Yun Dynasty began responding with fire.

“Okay, I’ll shoot!”

At her words, Lee Kyung-bok opened his mouth slightly.

It didn't make sense to give notice and shoot, but it wasn't a proper return fire either.

Yoon Na-ra took out her gun and fired without even looking at her opponent, maintaining an awkward posture.

Naturally, the aim was completely off from the opponent's side.

-Hey! I'm going to cry!

-At this point, wouldn't it be right for the other side to surrender?

-I don’t know who it is, but it’s poisonous…

-Don't bully my sisterㅠㅠ

-But the cowardly mode is cute too lol

-The protective instinct inside me awakens!

A chat window opened by Joo-ho Park, who couldn't stand to watch anymore.

The viewers' reactions weren't much different.

“Ahhh… …! Ha, I surrender! I surrender!”

Yunna eventually declared surrender.

As the hologram disappeared, she stood up with a sad face.

“Ah! Lady Nara, I surrendered! All I had to do was just show a little courage, it’s such a shame!”

Jeong So-yoon said as if she was disappointed. However, she continued her comment as if she had expected it.

“But sticking your head out into the diagonal line is no easy task! That’s proof of how immersive Gunner Ground Showdown is, right? Nara-yang, you don’t have to be too discouraged!”

-There's nothing wrong with our country!

-The opponent really had no conscience… …

-Really ㅋㅋ If it turned into a fight, I should have left right away!

-You worked hard, unnieㅠㅠㅠㅠ

– He really has great physical strength, so he'd do well if he wasn't scared ㅠㅠ

While everyone was offering her comfort, Lee Kyung-bok had a different perspective.

'Did no one notice?'

Although it was a short engagement, Lee Gyeong-bok realized one thing.

It was because of the marks left by Yun Na-ra's cover fire. If he had pulled the trigger recklessly, the intervals between shots should have been different.

'But it's all the same. This is practice.'

Lee Kyung-bok could read her intentions from the bullet marks. She must have set the interval to avoid being hit by the opponent's sudden actions.

Even Yoon Na-ra's inability to play games was something she perfected through practice.

'It's great in another sense.'

Lee Kyung-bok looked at Yoon Na-ra, who had returned to her seat. She looked away with a sullen face, then met his gaze again.

At this, Yun Na-ra hurriedly turned her eyes and hid her hands behind her waist.

'huh?'

At the same time, a small vibration was transmitted to my wrist. A notification was floating above the smart link.

Lee Kyung-bok glanced around and checked the notification.

A message arrived at the disconnector.

Lee Kyung-bok let out a small laugh after confirming the contents.

[>NT: Just pretend you didn't see it]

The embarrassment she felt was evident in the short sentence.

Probably because we had to meet face to face at the next event.