The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 392

Episode 392 – Business Trip (4)

As the sun began to turn red, Team Perfect arrived at the ryokan they had reserved.

"welcome!"

Staff wearing yukata, a traditional Japanese attire, bowed politely to welcome them.

“You speak Korean?”

"Oh, yes, yes. I can speak Korean. A lot of Koreans come here."

The staff member answered in fluent Korean. Everyone felt relieved and went inside.

"and…"

“No, isn’t it really old-fashioned?”

“Huh, you must have spent quite a bit of money here too?”

As Yang Gyu-ri had recommended, the ryokan was both quaint and spacious. While everyone was admiring the ambiance, Park Joo-ho checked into his room.

“Is this a room for 4 adult men and 2 adult women?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Yes, thank you for confirming. Please come this way.”

Following the staff's guidance, the men's and women's groups each entered their respective rooms.

While everyone was packing their bags, Park Joo-ho chatted with another employee.

“Would dinner be okay around 7 o’clock?”

“Oh, yes, yes. Of course. Kaiseki cuisine for six, right?”

“Yes, we have separate rooms, but I would like to eat together here.”

“It’s possible. Then I’ll have it ready for 7 p.m.”

After making dinner reservations and packing, the team gathered in front of the entrance.

“The timing is perfect. If we go to the sand dunes now, we might be able to see the sunset.”

“Let’s go.”

Following Cho Daehan's guidance, the team members followed him with smiles.

When they finally arrived at the sand dunes, they were all amazed.

“Wow… what is it?”

“I thought there would be a hill or something on the sandy beach…”

“It’s completely unexpected?”

“It really is like a desert!”

I had expected a typical coastal sandy beach and dunes, but the Tottori Sand Dunes were not that small.

A landscape unfolded, as if the desert had been cut and moved. The sea stretched out beyond the high hills, making the scene even more exotic.

Lee Kyung-bok immediately raised the action cam high.

“Can you see it? Wow, the sand is so soft. It really feels like I’ve fallen into a desert.”

He turned the action cam around in an excited voice.

"I've been to the desert in Demerk and Rodery, right? But there's bound to be a difference between virtual reality and reality. Plus, there's the ocean here, so it's not dry."

Lee Kyung-bok wanted to convey his feelings to viewers. To this end, he busily captured the scenery with his camera.

The other team members were also happily strolling around the sand dunes.

“Oh? There’s a camel?”

It wasn't just about viewing the sand dunes. Tourists were also enjoying camel rides against the backdrop of a slowly setting sun.

“Would you all like to try it?”

“Oh, that’s good!”

“Wow, this is the first time I’ve seen a camel this close.”

“Wouldn’t it hurt if I ride between those bumps?”

While everyone was waiting for him, Choi Byeong-hun showed off his camera.

“Hey, this picture is nice. I’ll take all the pictures for you, so just ride it!”

“You’re not riding?”

“Hey, if I ride it, it’s animal abuse!”

With his playful response, the team members climbed onto the camels. Some were nervous, but with the help of the staff, they were able to ride without much trouble.

“No, the fur is surprisingly soft?”

“It feels so magical.”

The experience didn't last very long.

But the team members returned with satisfied faces.

“Oh, I guess I’m more nervous than I thought, my legs are aching.”

“But the camel is docile.”

“I was worried that the camel would suddenly raise its front legs like a horse.”

Lee Gyeong-bok also looked pleased and pointed to the hill.

“Let’s go up there and see the ocean.”

The other team members burst out laughing at his cheerful appearance.

“The boss really has great stamina…”

“Ugh… The hill looks higher than I thought.”

“Just follow along slowly. That guy is just excited right now.”

Park Joo-ho's teammates followed suit. Lee Kyung-bok ran up the hill as if it were flat ground.

“Wow… this is also spectacular. Everyone, the scenery is really nice.”

Waves crashed against the desert. Lee Kyung-bok slowly turned the action cam sideways, as if capturing a panoramic video.

There was something else that caught Lee Kyung-bok's attention as he returned to his field of vision.

“Huh? What is that?”

There was a group of people gathered on a hill. Oddly enough, they were posing on a wide board.

“Oh, that’s sand, a sandboard.”

Meanwhile, Jo Dae-han, who had caught up with Lee Gyeong-bok while out of breath, explained.

“Sandboard?”

“Yeah, huh. It’s like snowboarding, where you ride a board on the sand.”

“Oh, that would be fun.”

Lee Kyung-bok waved to his team members climbing the hill with shining eyes.

“Anyone want to try sandboarding!?”

At that question, the team members who were coming up on their knees all shook their heads.

“I’m fine!”

“Hey, you come ride!”

“Mr. Daehan, please come with me!”

In response, Lee Kyung-bok turned on the action cam with a playful voice.

"You see? This is what our company is like. The CEO has to play alone."

“Boss, isn’t it me!”

“Will Mr. Daehan ride too?”

“Oh, that’s a bit…”

“I’m just kidding. I appreciate you even coming up here to help me interpret.”

Lee Kyung-bok smiled and patted Jo Dae-han on the shoulder. Soon, the two arrived at the sandboarding experience center.

Cho Dae-han, who had been talking to his staff, gave a thumbs up.

“What happened?”

"I heard this course normally requires reservations. But since it's closing time, they're offering a special experience."

“Oh, really?”

“Yes, yes, I don’t want the viewers to misunderstand this.”

"That's right. If you'd like to enjoy sandboarding, you can make a reservation in advance. Oh, and here's the website address."

Lee Kyung-bok filmed the instructions written in Japanese with an action camera.

Lee Kyung-bok, who soon got on the sandboard, learned the posture and listened to the precautions given by the staff.

As soon as he pointed to the action cam and said something, Lee Kyung-bok looked back at Jo Dae-han.

“He said it would be difficult for me to film since I’m a beginner, so he suggested that I go down with him and film him.”

“Oh, it’s okay. Daijobu, right?”

"Yes, yes, that's right. So you're taking the pictures yourself, sir? I'm not responsible if they get damaged."

“Hey, why would I take responsibility?”

When Lee Kyung-bok responded with a leisurely smile, the employee eventually nodded as well.

Soon, Lee Gyeong-bok took his seat at the edge of the hill.

“Okay, then let’s go sandboarding! Let’s try it!”

There was not a single moment of hesitation.

Lee Gyeong-bok smiled like an innocent child and immediately threw himself onto the sand dune.

"Huh? Isn't that a really smooth ride? You're completely skilled at it. Didn't you say it was your first time?"

The employee looked at him as he slid down the stairs, surprised. Jo Dae-han smiled and responded.

“Yes, our boss is very athletic.”

“Oh, did you enjoy snowboarding by any chance?”

“That’s probably not true. You’re already good at it, even when it’s your first time.”

Cho Dae-han answered with a proud expression, as if he had been praised.

Other team members who arrived a beat later were also able to see Lee Kyung-bok.

“Wow, this is going to be really fun.”

“You brought your action cam with you? Surely you’re not not filming it?”

“You can tell just by looking at it. I wonder how he manages to balance with just one hand…”

“This is really cool. I think it would look good as a figure too…!”

Everyone couldn't take their eyes off Lee Kyung-bok. The sight of him sliding down the desert sand toward the blue sea, with the sunset sky stretching out behind him, was like a painting.

But soon the slope became steeper, the speed slowed, and soon it stopped. Lee Gyeong-bok immediately grabbed his board and ran over.

“Wow! This is really fun!”

The staff could understand the meaning of his return with a bright smile, even though they did not know Korean.

“The staff member asked if there was anything inconvenient.”

“No, really, the sand was so soft that nothing got in the way. The board itself went smoothly.”

Lee Kyung-bok immediately shook his head at Cho Dae-han's interpretation. The staff member gave him a thumbs-up.

"Oh, they say it was so perfect that you'd doubt if it was your first time. They even want to use it as a promotional video."

“Ahaha, you’re overpraising me. The environment is nice, so that’s why it’s like that.”

Lee Kyung-bok returned the board with an awkward smile.

The team members, having completed another leisure activity, concluded their sand dune tour with a commemorative photo.

Park Joo-ho explained to his team members who had returned to the ryokan.

“As you may have seen, each room has an open-air bath. Please wash up by 7 o’clock and then enjoy a meal together.”

"yes!"

“See you later!”

* * *

The men who returned from the hot springs changed their clothes. As befitting a ryokan, yukatas were provided for guests.

“Is this the right way to wear it?”

"maybe?"

“Just think of it as something like a gown.”

Choi Byeong-hun said that and then turned to Jo Dae-han. He was hurriedly putting on his yukata, his expression slightly shocked.

"what's the matter?"

“Huh? Oh, no…”

Jo Daehan was startled and then glanced at Lee Gyeongbok.

“I knew the boss was a great person, but… I never thought he would be perfect from head to toe.”

“From head to toe?”

"No, that… you know. I have a certain pride in my Western father. But what about you, sir…"

“Ah, ah, okay, that’s it.”

Choi Byeong-hun smiled and stopped Jo Dae-han. It was because he heard footsteps outside.

“Have you changed your clothes?”

It was Madman's voice.

All four of them looked at each other and nodded.

“Yes, please come in.”

Madman and Pugmalion also changed into yukatas. Everyone was praising them for their perfect combination.

“Wow, this… I want to make this too.”

Pugmalion's eyes sparkled at Lee Kyung-bok's yukata. Inspiration began to well up in his mind.

“I will prepare a meal for you.”

Fortunately, the staff's voice brought her back to her senses. As the food arrived one after another, the team members each took their seats.

“Wow, is this kaiseki?”

“Is kaiseki like a course meal?”

“Yes, yes, it’s Japanese home cooking, so in our country it’s like a Korean set meal.”

After the first table was served, the staff politely asked.

“What would you like to have for drinks or alcohol?”

“Oh, you can choose freely. Eat as much as you like.”

“For alcohol, sake, highball, or cocktails are fine. Draft beer would also go well.”

At Cho Dae-han's words, everyone finished organizing their thoughts. Lee Gyeong-bok chose a highball.

“Okay, then I’ll eat well!”

“I will eat it gratefully!”

As we started eating, everyone expressed their admiration.

“Oh, it’s delicious.”

“No, I don’t know if this is too extravagant.”

“That’s right. A course meal in such a nice place…”

“Ugh, this is the workshop.”

When everyone was satisfied, Lee Kyung-bok also smiled and said.

"You deserve this much luxury. We've all been working together to create this show, haven't we? This wouldn't have been possible without your help."

Everyone laughed at him, but Pugmalion glanced at them. He knew he wasn't included among the "you" he was referring to.

"And thanks to Pugmalion, our merchandise business will be even more successful this time. You've done a great job so far, and I hope you continue to do so."

Lee Kyung-bok added a comment to her, who was feeling awkward. He then lightly raised his glass.

“Let’s have a toast.”

“Oh, good.”

“Aren’t there any empty glasses?”

As all the team members raised their glasses, Lee Kyung-bok raised his voice.

“Team Perfect, let’s live up to our name!”

Everyone laughed and toasted.

Everyone wanted the team to be as the name suggests.

* * *

After finishing a meal to some extent.

The team members chatted over a light drink.

“Is your mother Japanese?”

“Oh, I knew you’d be surprised. Everyone thought I was Korean.”

When Pugmalion was surprised, Jo Daehan laughed.

“Everyone understands that one of my parents is Western because of my appearance, but when I tell them I’m Japanese, no one is surprised.”

“That’s because the Korean family seems so completely Korean.”

"Yes. Still, I benefited greatly from the looks I inherited from my father. Honestly, my modeling career is also thanks to that. But things are different now."

Cho Daehan pointed at himself with his thumb, a smile radiating pride.

“Global Communications Manager, this is truly my calling.”

"That's true. If it weren't for Mr. Daehan, it would've been really difficult. But still, my modeling experience wasn't completely useless. Thanks to that, these guys became models, too."

“Are you models? Were you two originally models?”

When Pugmalion was surprised again, Lee Gyeong-bok waved his hand.

"No, no. I'm not an official model. We have our own merchandise. I took pictures as a hoodie model. Mr. Daehan coached me at the time."

“Huh? Oh, so that hoodie photo model is…?”

“Yes, me, Jooho, and Mr. Daehan. The three of us took the picture together.”

“Wow, I thought you were going to hire a professional model…”

I didn't realize her jaw would drop. Soon, a sigh escaped her lips.

"Oh, I should have seen it for myself. A purple figure in the fashion model version. Isn't this just perfect?"

Everyone burst into laughter at her question. Madman downed his glass lightly and asked.

“It seems like Pugmalion really enjoys creating. When did you start creating these kinds of sculptures?”

“Oh, I’ve liked making things since I was little.”

“Then from then on, did you completely change your career path?”

“No, no. At the time, it was just fun, and I liked hearing compliments.”

Pugmalion continued speaking with a slightly embarrassed smile.

"I guess I had some talent, so my parents, teachers, and friends often praised me. I wanted to hear that praise again, so I kept making them, and it seemed like I had a natural aptitude for them."

“Oh, I understand. No one dislikes compliments.”

“Right, right. Of all the creative people like us, who wouldn’t like praise?”

Everyone nodded at Madman's response.

"Oh, but deciding on this as a career path is another story. My parents were especially worried. It didn't seem stable."

"Huh, I totally agree with this. When I told my dad I was into video editing, he told me to just do it as a hobby."

When Choi Byeong-hun sympathized, she clapped her hands.

“Oh, me too! But luckily, my capsule came out right away, so my parents understood.”

“Is it a capsule?”

"Yes, the way we create objects has changed somewhat with the advent of the virtual reality era. There are many different options, but there are also modeling programs that allow you to create your own creations, like mine."

“Oh… I see.”

“Yes, so my parents were a little less worried because this modeling-related job was in the spotlight.”

She explained like that, then smiled bitterly.

“But I kept failing at getting a job, so I started to wonder if I had made the wrong decision.”

While others passed with flying colors, he failed. And that was due to his own obsession. Pugmalion believed it was all his fault.

But now it was different.

“That’s why I feel even more grateful and precious for the opportunity I’ve been given this time.”

Her efforts weren't in vain. What she considered a weakness was now seen as a strength here.

It was a more desperate situation compared to Jo Dae-han and Madman, who were originally doing their own work.

There was not a single lie in her words.

“You don’t have to worry anymore.”

Lee Kyung-bok nodded and encouraged him.

“You will be able to proudly show off to your parents.”

“Actually, I do. What kind of person is your boss?”

Cho Daehan smiled and gave a thumbs up.

"Working with Korea's leading streamer. My parents really enjoy it. They even watch it as a membership video."

Everyone burst into laughter at that. Pugmalion followed suit, then glanced around.

“I know you three are really friends, but how did you become close?”

In response to the question, Park Joo-ho and Choi Byeong-hun glanced at Lee Gyeong-bok's expression.

“Well, where should I begin?”

When Lee Kyung-bok showed signs of worry, Choi Byeong-hun burst into laughter.

"Well, I became friends with him first. Inma transferred later."

“Why do you insist on putting that in perspective when the order matters?”

"Hey, I'm not asserting anything, I'm stating facts. Huh? Aren't facts important?"

Lee Kyung-bok gave him a faint smile and waved his hand.

“Before we begin, there’s something you need to know first.”

Everyone's attention returned to his words. Lee Kyung-bok turned to each team member and continued speaking.

"Actually, I hesitated a bit about whether I should tell this story. I've seen a lot of people who were prejudiced after hearing it."

At the word prejudice, Park Joo-ho and Choi Byeong-hun fell silent, while the eyes of the other three turned round.

“But I believe you are not that kind of person, so I am comfortable talking to you.”

Lee Gyeong-bok said that and then lightly shook his head.

“My maternal grandmother was a shaman. And she was an incredibly powerful one.”

The pupils of all three dilated significantly. Lee Kyung-bok's voice remained calm.

“So, during my school days, that prejudice, and sometimes contempt, followed me.”

Among children who have not yet become adults.

It was a story about a child who had to become an adult within it.