The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 377

Episode 377 – Overseas Business Trip Plan (2)

Regular team perfect meeting.

Several maps floated in the center of the spacious conference room.

“This is the tour schedule sent by Shop Fandom.”

He then placed the email text in a small font next to him. But no one paid attention to the text.

“Pop and summary start!”

When Choi Byung-hoon made a playful remark, Park Joo-ho looked at him with a pitying expression. But in reality, what he had to do was exactly as Choi Byung-hoon had said.

"While the order may vary slightly depending on the company, the route itself is largely the same. Please select your preferred route, organize your schedule, and respond accordingly."

“Oh… The response is quick and it feels like they are really taking care of my convenience!”

"That's right. Didn't you ask last night? That's really fast…"

Cho Dae-han and Madman smiled with satisfaction as they answered. Lee Kyung-bok smiled back and examined the map.

"The industrial complex is located in Tottori Prefecture? I've never heard of it before."

"Have you heard of Osaka? It's close by. Before 3D printer technology developed, most goods factories were in China, but I heard they've moved here now."

Jo Dae-han added to Park Joo-ho's explanation.

"Oh, I also heard something about this from my relatives. Most of the production was outsourced to China, but there was a company called 'Happy Face'? They insisted on producing in Japan."

“Oh, this is the company?”

Lee Kyung-bok pointed to the logo, which featured a smiling face. The name "Happy Face" itself was written in Japanese, so he couldn't read it, but it was clearly a mascot.

"Yes, yes, that's right. So, prototype makers and related goods technicians resided in Tottori Prefecture, and later, other companies followed their technicians and established factories, creating an industrial complex."

“Oh? So this place has some authenticity?”

“Yes, yes. I don’t know the company name, but it’s better known by the brand name ‘Happyroid.’”

“Hey, if it were in the past, I would have gone to China instead of Japan for the field trip.”

Choi Byeong-hun said with a chuckle. Lee Gyeong-bok returned to focusing on his schedule.

“Ah… but this takes quite a while to get there.”

"You have to get off at Osaka Airport by plane and then take the train again. It takes about five hours."

“If we include a factory tour, it will probably take at least half a day.”

Lee Kyung-bok rolled his eyes at him.

“I could do it in a day, but… considering the round trip time, there really won’t be any time to rest.”

If it had to be completed in one day, it would have been a forced march. Lee Kyung-bok immediately came to a conclusion.

“Since we’re not in a situation where we’re being chased right now, it would be better to take our time.”

"I think that would be good too. It's better to schedule a two-day, one-night trip with a day off, so it won't strain your condition."

Park Joo-ho agreed. But Lee Kyung-bok smiled faintly and took a step forward.

“Or how about something like this?”

He continued speaking, looking back at Park Joo-ho and Jo Dae-han in sequence.

"Jooho and Daehan are essential for this business trip, right? Adding Pugmalion, there's a total of four."

It was confirmed that four people, including Lee Kyung-bok, the manager, interpreter, guide, and prototype designer, would be on the trip.

"But you're saying that Pugmalion-sama is still unfamiliar with us? And since you're a woman, it'll be awkward and uncomfortable for you to hang out with us."

“That may be true.”

“You seem so enthusiastic that you said you would come and investigate separately, but it will be difficult when you actually come.”

Park Joo-ho and Cho Dae-han agreed. Madman, who held a similar position, also expressed his agreement.

"Well, I knew him beforehand, so I was able to adapt quickly. Otherwise, it would have definitely been burdensome."

“Oh? But you still know it’s thanks to me, right?”

“Ugh, please make me feel rewarded for praising you.”

She shook her head, glancing at Choi Byung-hoon, who was playfully smirking. Lee Kyung-bok smiled at her and clapped his hand lightly, drawing her attention.

"That's right. But Mr. Daehan gave me another idea, didn't he? Let's go and film a vlog. I think it would be even better if we had a video director on board."

“Are you a video director?”

“Are you talking about me?”

The two members of the editing team in charge of the video widened their eyes. Wasn't he saying he was going to take them along?

"That's right. Honestly, since I started broadcasting, I haven't had a proper vacation, right? Strictly speaking, it's more like a kind of in-house workshop than a vacation. What do you think?"

The team members looked at each other at that question. It didn't take long for them to reach a conclusion.

“That certainly wouldn’t be bad either.”

"It would be even better if we could all go together! The editor-in-chief is probably better at taking photos than I am!"

"Oh, to be honest, I was a little nervous about leaving the offline shoot to them. I could try to make it work with editing, but framing it myself is a different story. I have to hold the camera tightly to get the angles right."

"Hey, please learn some humility. Anyway, I agree. It's more comfortable for me if you're with me, Pugmalion!"

Everyone agreed with excited expressions.

"Okay. Then let's consider this business trip a workshop! Juho, I'll have you organize this and pass it on to Pugmalion."

"I get it."

Lee Kyung-bok smiled brightly at him. Everyone was happy, so he felt good too.

* * *

The original story, Pugmalion's house.

She carefully removed her hand. In front of her was a completed acrylic box and a Perfect Yami figure.

“It’s over…!”

With a small sigh, she stretched. And so, another gift was completed.

'Can I just drop it off at the subway locker like last time?'

She smiled as she recalled the old memory. Didn't she receive an unexpected gift back then?

Her gaze quickly turned to the display case. Among the works she had created, there was a mask with her signature engraved on it.

"huh?"

While I was pleasantly reminiscing, the alarm sounded, indicating the arrival of a new email.

The moment she saw the sender's name, the smile disappeared from her face.

Manager?

She might have been happy before, but now she was different. Ever since she sent the email asking to tour the factory, she'd been on edge.

The reason was simple.

'What if you're offended and say it's an unreasonable request!?'

It was a necessary request, but it wasn't a comfortable one. She braced herself and cautiously opened the email.

"uh…?"

Her eyes widened, as if the tension she had shown just moments ago had faded into nothingness.

I read it again to see if I had read it correctly, but of course, the content had not changed.

'I'm not the only one going? We're all going on a field trip together…?!'

It was unbelievable.

The content was that not only Lee Kyung-bok, but also the manager and the editorial team would all go on a field trip together.

'That's not all, you even took care of me.'

That wasn't all there was to it.

There was also a separate schedule attached in case she was uncomfortable.

If it is difficult to accompany them, they will make separate arrangements for accommodations and even transportation.

"and…"

It was a thoughtful consideration for oneself.

She couldn't suppress the emotion welling up in her heart.

But that was only for a moment, and along with gratitude, worry also rose in my head.

‘Is this okay…?’

The email also included information about filming a vlog. Her voice could be included in future videos.

But that wasn't what she was worried about. She could use her own voice as much as she wanted.

'You're seeing Purple's real face in person?'

It was something every fan of his had hoped for. Pugmalion, too, longed to see Lee Kyung-bok's face.

This was a privilege no ordinary fan could enjoy. But even so, she had reason to worry.

'What if it gets imprinted in my head?'

The reason was also because she was a fan of Lee Kyung-bok.

Given his obsessive nature, he might have reflected Lee Kyung-bok's face in his figurine.

If someone happened to find out Lee Kyung-bok's identity by seeing his face reflected like that, it could have been a problem.

"No, this is over-self-consciousness. It's worrying too much."

She scolded herself, but her worries remained. She wanted to protect Lee Kyung-bok's privacy.

She was a true fan, and a fan doesn't do things that the person they like doesn't like.

“But if we go separately, it’ll be a nuisance in its own way…”

Pugmalion ruffled his hair.

When I said I'd go on a field trip alone, I was talking about a time when there wasn't a schedule like this. What if I had planned the field trip like this and ended up going alone?

It was clear that it would be a hassle for both Lee Kyung-bok and the company in many ways.

'Let's be honest about everything.'

After much deliberation, she made a decision. Sincere consideration deserved a sincere response.

* * *

Lee Kyung-bok left the district office and headed toward the parking lot. Park Joo-ho adjusted his glasses and asked.

“I told you, right now.”

"Wow, it's really that fast? Is passport renewal always this fast?"

That's why the two visited the district office after the meeting. They needed to renew Lee Kyung-bok's passport before his overseas business trip.

“When I was in school, it took about a week, right?”

"School? That's a very old comparison. These days, as long as you can confirm your identity, that's it."

Park Joo-ho chuckled and got into the car. Lee Kyung-bok followed him, and he started the car and said.

“I’m more surprised that you haven’t renewed your passport for ten years than that you’re processing things quickly.”

“No, I never had any reason to go abroad.”

Lee Kyung-bok smiled awkwardly and recalled old memories.

"I made a passport for a school trip in high school, and it's been a really long time since I took it out. It took a while to get out of the house, right? Honestly, I didn't realize it would take even longer to find it."

“Well, considering your previous jobs, that’s understandable.”

Park Joo-ho nodded, then nodded in agreement.

“Wait a minute, come to think of it, we didn’t end up going on the school trip either, right?”

“Oh, and when I was young, I wasn’t in good health, so I couldn’t really travel domestically.”

“So, is this your first trip abroad?”

“Now that I hear it, that’s how it is.”

Lee Kyung-bok smiled a bit bitterly. When he was suffering from a new illness, traveling was out of the question. His parents were incredibly worried, not knowing when he might fall ill.

"Still, I don't regret not going on the school trip. Honestly, wouldn't it have been more fun if we stayed at school together?"

“I definitely can’t forget that.”

Park Joo-ho immediately agreed with him.

Lee Kyung-bok, Park Joo-ho, and Choi Byeong-hun were three people who did not participate in the school trip and studied on their own at school.

“Because coming to an empty school is a more special memory than most school trips.”

"That's right. Ah, if only there weren't any teachers supervising us. Back then, there wasn't even a lunchroom, so the four of us, including the teacher, went out to eat."

“Isn’t that because you’re afraid we’ll get trolled?”

“Well, if the teacher hadn’t been here, I think I would have just come in playing.”

Lee Kyung-bok laughed playfully, as if he'd gone back in time. Park Joo-ho followed suit, smiling as he reminisced about those days.

“Honestly, I’m even more fortunate that this is my first trip abroad.”

"okay?"

"It's much better than being stuck among those annoying kids. I'm going with people I trust and like."

Park Joo-ho's eyes widened at Lee Kyung-bok's words. He then spoke with a faint smile.

“But work is work. Isn’t it time to go out and have fun?”

“Isn’t that something the boss should say?”

Lee Kyung-bok laughed and responded to his teasing. They were joking around.

A letter icon appeared as a hologram along with a short notification sound.

"Oh, it looks like Pugmalion has replied. I'm driving, so please check for me."

"This kid keeps taking advantage of the boss? Oh my, this is what the viewers need to know."

Lee Kyung-bok opened the email, grumbling playfully.

"hmm…?"

“Why? Is there a problem?”

“No, it’s a bit ambiguous. Should I call this a problem?”

Lee Kyung-bok explained the details to Park Joo-ho. The two men were silenced by Pugmalion's revelation.

“Hmm, I wonder if you’re worrying a little too much.”

"But it's an important issue to you, right? And since you were worried about me, I don't mean it in a bad way."

“That’s true. Then what are you going to do?”

Lee Kyung-bok pondered Park Joo-ho's question. Judging by the strangeness, there was still no ominous foreboding.

“It hasn’t been that long since you sent the email, has it?”

“Yes. I organized it and sent it during the meeting.”

“But since you answered right away, I guess you have some time to spare?”

“…You’re not planning to meet in person?”

Lee Kyung-bok nodded at him.

“Don’t you have to go and sign a contract for the goods anyway?”

“Well, that would be enough if I went through with the electronic contract…”

Park Joo-ho soon prepared to slowly stop the car.

“Are you sure we’ll meet in person?”

“That’s the best.”

The best way was for Lee Kyung-bok to check it himself.

“Let’s meet in person and ease your worries.”

Not just for her, but for both of them.