The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 424

Episode 424 – Pop-up Store Early Access (1)

While everyone was expecting the pop-up store to be a huge success, Lee Kyung-bok asked.

“Oh, sir. Do you really need to come with me to check the site?”

“Huh? Why all of a sudden…?”

The representative, of course, and everyone else looked away in bewilderment. Lee Kyung-bok gave an awkward laugh.

"Well… producing a promotional video is a good suggestion, but it wasn't planned, right? I think it'd be best to proceed as quickly as possible."

“Well… I guess we’ll have to finish filming before the pop-up store opens.”

Lee Kyung-bok added his words to Park Joo-ho's agreement.

"Right. That's why I was originally planning to go later, but I think it would be best to confirm Daegu and Busan by the end of the day. President Seo said he'd contact them."

Everyone's eyes widened at his words.

“No, is that all for today?!”

“Wait a minute, what’s on air today?”

“If you go to Daegu and Busan, it will take time…”

Just the travel time from Gangnam to Daegu and then back to Busan was not short.

Lee Kyung-bok answered him with a regretful expression.

"We have to take a break due to time constraints. If I were to use a regular capsule, I could just go down and broadcast…"

“Well, there’s nothing I can do since you use a dedicated capsule.”

Park Joo-ho nodded.

While a typical streamer would have rented a shared capsule to broadcast, Lee Kyung-bok was an exception. If it hadn't been specially designed for him, problems could have arisen.

"Viewers will understand if we announce that we're working on merchandise. And since we also have meetings related to video production, taking a break isn't a bad idea."

“It’s a shame, but there’s nothing we can do about it.”

The representative quickly rolled his eyes at the two men's words. He then clenched his fist and replied.

"You're putting in all this effort, so how could I miss out? I'll figure out transportation right away. It's a weekday, so it shouldn't be too difficult!"

“Oh, then please.”

Lee Kyung-bok answered him with a smile and then looked back at Pugmalion.

"Thank you for coming with us today. I'll take my leave now and see you at the online meeting later this evening."

There was no need to follow her. Of course, it would have been nice if she had followed, but wouldn't it have been tiring to suddenly descend?

So I tried to send her back.

“I, that…”

Pugmalion hesitated for a moment, then spoke as if he had made up his mind.

“If you allow me, I will go down and check for you.”

"yes?"

“What do you mean, a substitute?”

Everyone was surprised by this, so she took a short breath and said.

"The concept and design were my idea. That's why Purple-nim brought me here, isn't it?"

“That’s true.”

"And I understood what Purple-nim wanted, having seen and heard it from you today. And I'm the one who will be discussing practical matters with you, CEO."

When Lee Gyeong-bok turned around at those words, the representative glanced at him briefly and nodded.

“Oh, you’re not wrong, but…”

"That's right! And I've finished modeling the figure, so I have some free time! So I thought I wouldn't have to take a break from broadcasting…"

Until recently, she had been a viewer. She knew all too well the sense of loss viewers would feel if Lee Kyung-bok's show was canceled.

‘And Purple wants to broadcast too…!’

If he had wanted to take a break, wouldn't Lee Kyung-bok also want to broadcast?

Pugmalion willingly volunteered to go on a business trip.

“Hey, Mr. Pugmalion, you’re also a proper employee of a black company.”

"yes?"

“You can’t see me, the boss, resting, can you?”

When Pugmalion's eyes trembled as if he was embarrassed by this, Lee Gyeong-bok added with a playful smile.

“I’m just kidding. Thank you so much for saying that.”

“Well, then…?”

Lee Kyung-bok's smile grew even deeper.

It was an intuition that I hadn't felt since I had no intention of sending her away alone in the first place.

'This definitely feels better.'

But when a new option opened up through Pugmalion's volunteerism, the miracle was immediately felt.

"I trust you, Pugmalion. I'll give you full authority over decisions regarding Daegu and Busan."

“Ah…! Thank you! I’ll definitely check it out!”

Her expression brightened at that answer. The representative burst into laughter as the conclusion was reached.

"Hmm, I wish our employees could see and learn from this. Oh, and Shop Fandom will cover all expenses for this trip."

“Huh? No, you don’t have to…”

"No, no! That can't be. Purple-sama signed a contract to reduce my commission by 10%! That's just a small amount! I'll definitely repay you in other ways as well."

Everyone laughed at the representative's confirmation.

“Well then, please take care of it.”

Lee Kyung-bok laughed.

I am grateful to those who work hard for me.

* * *

Late afternoon, Lee Kyung-bok's virtual reality studio.

“Please make a promotional video…”

All the team members except Pugmalion gathered for an online meeting.

“Can I make it freely without any interference?”

“I’ve confirmed the contract. It’s exactly as it says.”

Choi Byeong-hun, the editorial team leader and video expert, reviewed the conditions. Park Joo-ho confirmed them for him.

“The only condition is that since it is targeting Japanese tourists, the promotional content must be in Japanese and feature Kyungbok’s own voice, not a synthesized voice.”

"Well, that definitely works. The boss said 'Arigatou,' and the Japanese fans really liked it."

Cho Dae-han nodded repeatedly, as if he understood the conditions. In contrast to him, who seemed to be proud of the situation as if it were his own, Madman, standing next to him, took a deep breath.

"Ugh… It's nice to have this freedom, but it's even more difficult if there are no guidelines at all. Even if you guarantee freedom, there's still the image of the Aurora Department Store."

“That’s right. Just because you can make it freely doesn’t mean you can let anything pass.”

"Still, I'll accept it to some extent. The very act of hosting a pop-up store with us shows they want to change, too. As long as it doesn't completely contradict or damage the Aurora Group's image, I think it's fine."

Everyone nodded at Park Joo-ho's explanation. Choi Byung-hoon tilted his head in confusion.

“No, what are you so scared of?”

"what?"

"Hey, the video we're making is all about Inma. The Aurora Department Store and its image are all just tools. We have to figure out how to use them!"

Choi Byeong-hun confidently expressed his opinion.

"Despite this guy's confidence, things aren't all bad. The luxurious image of Aurora Department Store and the premium figures we're releasing this time. There's something about them that fits better than you might think."

"Oh, I think so too. Our concept is 'Purple Office,' isn't it? Unlike other dull offices, adding a touch of purple adds a touch of class."

When Cho Daehan added to that, Madman rolled his eyes and nodded.

"Hmm, then the store needs to take shape to some extent before I can start drawing a picture. For today, let's just put together the overall video content, shall we?"

“Yes. That’s why Mr. Pugmalion went on a business trip right away.”

This was why Lee Kyung-bok rushed to inspect the site. He thought the opening process couldn't proceed until the location was confirmed.

While everyone agreed, Choi Byeong-hun tilted his head again.

“A store… I need to have a store…”

“What are you mumbling about?”

“No, wait. I don’t think we really have to wait.”

“What does that mean?”

Choi Byeong-hun's eyes sparkled and he smiled.

"Think about it. Right now, viewers don't know anything about pop-up stores, do they?"

“That’s true. The president only talked about the Kokukiya contract.”

"That's right! If we take advantage of the current situation, we can surprise the viewers! What did Inma want?"

Choi Byeong-hun asked a question but did not wait for an answer.

"When viewers come to our company, it's like entering a completely different space! So, we have to show them that 'different space' first!"

"No, what have you heard so far? So, the store needs to be somewhat finished, right?"

Madman was dumbfounded, but Choi Byung-hoon shook his index finger.

“Oh, what are you talking about! We have to do it the way we do best!”

“What is the best way to do it?”

"If it's a Jonggems, let's show it as a Jonggems game. Yeah? There's a game genre called 'management simulation'!"

As Choi Byeong-hun spoke with pride, Jo Dae-han's eyes widened.

"Wow! This is really cool! If we use our merchandise modeling source code as a mod for the game, we can create a pop-up store-like feel!"

"Oh… I'm getting a feeling. Viewers thought the pop-up store was only in the game, but it's revealed right after the game ends! The real Purple Office is coming! It feels like this!"

“That’s it! This isn’t just a surprise, it’s a super surprise!?”

While the three people were getting excited, Park Joo-ho spoke in a calm voice.

"For viewers, it must feel like the game's space has become a reality. So, when they visit the pop-up store, it'll be just as Kyungbok wishes."

“Oh… good. This is really good.”

Lee Gyeong-bok did not hide his admiration and satisfaction.

"I think it'll definitely immerse viewers more than just announcing it. I think everyone will really enjoy it."

I had a very strong, positive intuition about that idea.

“Right? Wow, this is the extent of my creativity!”

"Eww, you always end up getting all self-indulgent at the end. Can't you be a little more humble?"

“But it was a good idea, right?”

Despite Madman's scolding, Choi Byung-hoon remained steadfast. Everyone laughed at his appearance, and Lee Kyung-bok spoke.

“Okay, so originally we were going to follow the arcade trend a bit more, but we’ll change the content.”

“I’ll prepare the mode.”

The meeting concluded.

“This content is like a pop-up store early access.”

A pop-up store was scheduled to be unveiled without the viewers' knowledge.

* * *

That evening, broadcast time.

"Tha! I'm Purple, a streamer who plays games with difficulty!"

Viewers welcomed Lee Kyung-bok's playful greeting.

-Phew! Phew!

-(Perhakon)

-What the heck is the official announcement of the game as soon as you arrive?

-Ah, is this the spirit of the stork!

-Ah haha if you're number 1 in the world, you're king

-Huh! Did you see the Arcade Association records!?

-It became the official holy place of Denden Town lol

-Everyone who sees me is proud of me!

Lee Kyung-bok smiled lightly and expressed his gratitude to the surging chat.

"Oh, I heard about the High Score Association. I'm grateful to the Japanese arcade gamers and Metagamer who contacted us, so I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you again."

-Isn't this something the association should be thankful for?

-Really lol It revives the stagnant arcade market.

-It's not a spark, it's a conflagration, right?

-So it wasn't a hot topic in the capital, but a fire?

-???: It's fire! It's a fire!

-Shintobulkk …

-If that god is talking about Godple, then it's King Jeong lol

The viewers were pleased with the humble greeting. Lee Kyung-bok quickly clapped his hands and returned their attention.

"Well, I have some good news regarding goods today. The design for my first premium figure has been completed!"

-??????

-to?

-Already?

-Kingny Godssaga again?

-What!? Didn't I tell you about Kokukiya yesterday?!

-Which game and collaboration were you working on in advance?

-What the heck is this work speed!

At the surprised faces of the viewers, Lee Kyung-bok lightly waved his hand. With that, three figure models appeared before him.

“This isn’t a collaboration with another game, and since this is my first time, I wanted to release an original figure.”

Perfect Boss

[Perpha-Go]

[GomPD]

Figures made of Lee Kyung-bok, Park Joo-ho, and Choi Byeong-hun as characters, with the names attached underneath them.

Viewers who saw it immediately started chatting.

-Not one, but three?

-There are 3 of them, but the quality is really good

-This guy's figure proportions are really great lol

-Wow… It’s definitely different from the Gemalcon figure.

-It spread naturally and is it official? LOL

-Look at the Purpago chrome body lol

-What is Gompidi? Editor?

-He seems a bit thin for a bear.

-Ah, because that's the editor of a black company.

-Are you living a life caught up in work? Lol

Lee Kyung-bok applauded with a bright smile in response to the admiration and praise.

"Our entire team was amazed. Pugmalion finished the modeling in just one day. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your hard work."

-Huh? One day?

-What? Is the concept of a day different from what I know?

-Ah haha, looking at it, it looks like it was made in the mental and time room

-5252, is it already starting to split? LOL!

-Black company again…!

-Oh my gosh, the modeling is perfect too.

-If you want to work with Godple, this level of skill is basic, right?

-No lol There's no one around this guy that he can't do lol

-Chunom: Oh? Really?

-Chutki here?

-Hey, lol, please make T-shirts the best lol

The viewers were more surprised by Pugmalion's abilities than the team members.

Lee Kyung-bok smiled, put the figure model away, and made a comment.

"Well, you gave me such a great model, I can't wait for it to be released. So, today's game is!"

The studio background changed, and the game launched. It was an empty lot under a bright sky.

Alphabet letters poured out on it, revealing the title of the game.

[Franchise Tales]

Lee Kyung-bok said, pointing to the logo.

"A store management simulation game! It's Franchise Tale!"

Viewers warmly welcomed this.

There was also fun coming from games of various genres.

-Wow haha …

-No, is this Godple?

-Oh, by any chance, did you mod it using a modeling file?

-WA! Perfect Gujju Shop!

-Honey. Jam. Reservation.

-What! I want to go too! Let me in!

-5252, Are you trying to get into the black market too? LOL!

-Kyaa haha this is really the endgame hahaha

-The real boss's appearance is revealed?

Wouldn't it be possible to see a variety of Lee Kyung-bok's appearances?