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Episode 425 – Pop-up Store Early Access (2)
The prologue began as the game began.
“Oh, it’s the office? It looks like they’re working overtime.”
Beyond the light reflected on the monitor, a dark sky was visible outside the window.
The protagonist sat at a desk in a dark, cramped office, typing rapidly on the keyboard. Around the desk were piles of crushed energy drink cans and empty disposable coffee cups.
-What? Why is it such a black company from the start!?
-Look at the details with the lights off lol
-Right, lol. A real black company turns off the lights and makes you work overtime because it's a waste of electricity.
-Ah, the developer doesn't know anything lol. There should be a bed next to it lol.
Viewers laughed at the sight, then were shocked. The protagonist's head shook and then collapsed on the desk like a puppet with its strings cut.
The screen went black with a dull thud. Soon, a pure white ceiling appeared beyond the blurred screen.
-What the heck lol what about overwork?
-???: I don't know the ceiling (I really don't know)
-Huh? Is this a hospital?
-Will you handle this as an industrial accident?
-Will you do it for me? LOL
As the viewers were trying to figure out the situation, their vision completely returned.
“How much… I…”
As expected, it was a hospital.
At the sound of Lee Kyung-bok's voice, the protagonist struggled to get up. Then, a man dozing next to him jerked open his eyes.
“Oh, oh! You’re awake! Do you recognize me?”
“Uncle Fred…?”
"Yeah! Fortunately, your head seems fine. Oh, this isn't the time. I'll call the nurse right away!"
Viewers burst into laughter as Fred hurriedly tried to leave the hospital room.
-Simulator game special) Uncle helps
-No matter which simulator I play, Uncle appears lol
-It's the genre's national rule, Imari haha
-WA! Uncle is the best!
But soon the protagonist grabbed Fred's wrist.
“No, wait…! How long have I been here?”
"what?"
"I haven't finished my work yet, Uncle. I have to go back to work."
“Oh my god…”
At the protagonist's words, Fred wiped his face with a bitter expression. He then sighed deeply and handed over the documents lying on the table.
“Calm down. You… don’t have to do that anymore.”
“What is that…”
The protagonist grasped the document he had offered. The document began to tremble slightly along with his hand.
[Notice of Dismissal]
The title of the document was zoomed in. That alone was enough to give everyone a sense of the situation.
“Wow, this is a bit…”
As soon as Lee Kyung-bok commented briefly to him, the chat immediately followed.
-Not only was it an industrial accident, but it was also an immediate loss of employment?
-I.S.I.B.L.C.E.R.K.
-Huh? Why did you run the black company simulator?
-You're talking about management! You're talking about management!
-???: Proceed
-No lol That's not the management lol
-Is black corporate management also management?
While the viewers watched in amazement, the protagonist helplessly dropped the dismissal notice. Fred picked it up and tossed it aside.
Soon he patted the protagonist on the shoulder and said.
"Nephew, you need a break. Why don't you try starting a small business in the suburbs, with my help?"
“…Business?”
"Yeah. It's my first time, so it might be awkward and difficult, but at least I won't be treated like this."
When the protagonist was troubled by this, Fred spoke seriously.
"If you take it step by step, you'll succeed. I'll be there to help you. Who knows? You might end up with a business more famous than these bad guys."
At those words, the protagonist's gaze returned to the dismissal notice. The name of the company he had worked for was still blank.
[Please name your competing company]
After a while, the game paused and a message window appeared.
“Oh, if it’s a competing company, I think their goal is to grow their own business and do better than this one.”
-This is a completely bad company!
-How about Vantablack, the blackest of blacks?
-Vantablack is cool so no lol
-Right, lol. It should be a more catchy name.
-Ongjol Corporation ㄱㄱ
-Oh lol, are you sure about your identity?
-Isn't this exactly the same as Chunom Corporation?
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-Oh my gosh, that punk has never done anything that bad before, lol
The viewers quickly poured out ideas. Lee Kyung-bok laughed and then lightly snapped his fingers.
“Oh, how about this?”
The viewers who saw the name he wrote soon burst into laughter.
-Oh my gosh lol
-What is Bapsae Company?
-This guy seems to like birds a lot haha
-It looks trivial, but it's good, right?
-A sparrow can't chase a stork, isn't that common sense?
-The name of the loser ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Lee Kyung-bok confirmed the name based on viewers' reactions.
[Bapsae Company]
As the blank space was filled in with a name, the prologue resumed. Fred followed the protagonist's gaze and nodded.
"Yeah, a completely new challenge would be tough. It might be a good idea to start in your original industry. What kind of business was Bapsae Company?"
“That place is…”
The protagonist trailed off and the message window appeared again.
[Please select your business type.]
[-cafe]
[-Fast food]
[-restaurant]
[-supermarket]
[-Liquor store]
[-clothing store]
…
Lee Kyung-bok let out a small sigh at the long list window.
“Oh… there are quite a few more options than I thought?”
But he didn't worry, because he already had a chosen profession.
"While preparing for the broadcast, Perpago installed Perfect Goods in mode. I heard the items were already decided, so I discussed the industry in advance."
Lee Kyung-bok scrolled down the list and found the industry he wanted.
[-Gift Shop]
The viewers immediately understood that choice.
-Oh lol if it's goods then this is it
-It can cover everything from decorations and office supplies to clothing, lol
-The goods are a gift for me!
-As expected of Pupagora!
-Perfect gift ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ
As soon as I finished selecting my industry, the screen changed. The camera, which had been focusing on the city center filled with buildings, soon shifted to reveal the suburbs on its outskirts.
A small building was zoomed in amidst a pastoral landscape of low-rise buildings and nature.
“It’s a new beginning.”
The protagonist, brimming with anticipation, opened the door to the store. With him, Lee Kyung-bok felt control returning to him.
And then I swallowed my breath at the sight I saw.
"her…"
-?
-uncle?
-This is a store? Isn't it a haunted house?
Is this the accident item or something?
-At this point, isn't my uncle a scammer? LOL
-Not Detto, but Putto!?
-This is also a simulator rule lol
-Really ㅋㅋ First, let's start by cleaning ㅋㅋ
The inside of the store was a mess.
It was filled with all sorts of trash and scattered debris. Viewers were chatting in bewilderment and ridicule.
With a loud vibration, Fred's upper body appeared in hologram form in front of Lee Kyung-bok.
Oh, it looks like you've arrived!
He turned his head here and there and gave an awkward smile.
"Since this is your first venture, wouldn't it be better to cut back on expenses? You should be able to handle this much yourself. It might seem a bit odd, but once you get it out of the way, you'll change your mind."
Fred continued, pointing to the back door of the store.
If you leave your trash in the back trash can, it will be collected. So, cheer up.
As soon as he finished speaking, Fred's hologram disappeared.
“Okay, then I’ll clean it up.”
Lee Kyung-bok let out a hollow laugh and scanned the chaotic interior. He reached out to pick up some nearby trash.
“Oh? But it’s not like you have to pick it up yourself.”
As if drawn by a magnet, the trash he was looking at floated up. Lee Kyung-bok moved his hands around and began to understand the system.
"Aha, this is a selection that follows the gaze. I can move my hand like this. It feels like I'm using some kind of telekinesis."
-Yeah, that's right.
-If you really have to clean, who would play this game? LOL
-Right, lol. It's impossible not to clean in real life!
-to?
-You go out and clean up!
The viewers laughed at him, but soon became bewildered.
“Oh, I get it.”
Lee Kyung-bok turned the pieces of trash floating in the air as if juggling them, then nodded.
“Throwing it is easy. I will clean it up right here.”
Soon he began to throw trash and debris with his hands without hesitation.
-????????????
-Oh my gosh lol what's the control?
-Another decacore here?!
-This guy is seriously amazing at multitasking lol
-Eyes! Those eyes!
Amazingly, they passed through open back doors and even half-open windows without a hitch.
And it's not just one, there are several flying around at the same time.
-It usually takes an hour to get used to this, s**tㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Really lol It takes up a lot of time while being so noisy
-???: That's the Muggle way, isn't it?
-Kingjiki Gotple seems to have used telekinesis in real life
-Are you really using it? LOL
-Isn't this basically a superpower simulator?
-It's true that Godple is a super power user lol
-???: A sufficiently superior ability is indistinguishable from a superpower.
As the interior of the store became cleaner, the viewers' hearts became refreshed.
* * *
As I finished cleaning up the interior, Fred's hologram reappeared.
"Wow! It's very clean! Hygiene and cleanliness are essential in any industry!"
Fred chuckled with satisfaction and gave a basic tutorial.
"Now, let's fill this empty space again. I need to open a store, but I can't do anything without anything. First, I need at least some interior design."
A list was created next to Fred's words.
“The conditions for opening a store are to have at least one shelf for storing items and a cash register.”
Lee Kyung-bok looked through the list and soon opened his eyes wide.
“Oh, the convenience is definitely nice. When you click on the list, the catalog comes up right away.”
A list of shelves of various prices and styles was displayed. Lee Kyung-bok and the viewers, who briefly examined them, realized one thing.
“Oh… here, shipping costs are included.”
-Rocket delivery, right?
-Wow, they don't offer free shipping on this lol
-Online shopping special) Even though it's the same price, it feels like I'm losing money because of the shipping fee.
-Free shipping 10,000 won > 7,000 won product + 3,000 won shipping fee
-This is really a fight lol
-What the f*ck, there's no conditional free shipping?
-What the heck lol, you're so gutsy
-I don't do business!
When ordering through a catalog, shipping costs were added separately from the product price. When I confirmed this, Fred added:
If you can afford to leave the store for a while or have nothing else to do, it's a good idea to visit the store yourself. It might take some time, but it can save you money.
“Directly to the store? Oh, there's a button to visit the store here.”
Lee Kyung-bok chose to move.
The scene shifted, revealing a warehouse-style store. He was visiting an interior design specialty store called "EKIA."
-WA! EKIA!
-Oh my gosh lol What are the details of the store implementation lol
-For most interiors, Ekia is good value for money, lol
-Isn't this a place to go for a bake?
-Ekia is also a famous restaurant, lol
As the viewers enjoyed themselves, Lee Kyung-bok also smiled and pulled the cart.
"This game is better than I expected. Let's go check out the shelves first."
After examining several items in the shelf corner, Lee Kyung-bok was able to figure out the system.
"Oh, there's a reason for the price difference. If you look, each item has an interior design score. I imagine a higher score would equate to higher customer satisfaction."
-The atmosphere of the store is also important
-It's not for nothing that SNS is so popular, Imari ㅋㅋㅋ
-Of course, if the store is pretty, I would want to go there lol
-How do you guys know that?
-You're going out…?
-Ah haha I was the only one being serious again
Lee Kyung-bok burst into laughter at the viewers' playful reactions.
"First of all, I don't have a lot of initial capital. I'll just choose something reasonably cheap."
He briefly glanced through the list and added items to his cart. The cart was piled high with boxes, but it wasn't heavy.
After putting everything from the shelves to the checkout counter into the shopping cart and clicking confirm, a palette with various colors appeared before my eyes.
“Oh, so you can choose the color of the cheap product as well.”
-Ah haha this is the invincible purple!
-But I'm not telling you to look at it
-It's better to just focus on the points, Imari.
-Mix the purple and the dark purple together!
-Ah haha Godple will decide for himself
Lee Kyung-bok quickly finished selecting the color and making his purchase. He returned to the store with her.
"The interior menu has opened. The layout is simple, like telekinesis."
As he selected the shelf he'd purchased, a translucent silhouette appeared before his eyes. Lee Kyung-bok finished arranging the items and glanced around the store.
“Oh… When I fill it up like this, I feel like I want to fill it up even more?”
-People tend to want to fill up something that is a little less full than it was originally. LOL
-I'd rather fill a half-full jar than an empty one, Imariya.
-This is completely human instinct lol
-Ah, so that's why you want to eat even if you're not hungry lol
-I promised to call it greed, not instinct;;;
-Oh my! It might not be a human, but a ham human!
-Mr. Tsooham!
-Was that ham? LOL
As soon as we finished deploying, Fred appeared again.
"Preparations are slowly coming together! Aren't you getting more and more excited? But there's still one more step left until the grand opening. The most crucial step: ordering the items to be sold in the store!
-Ah haha right, you can't sell if you don't have the item
-WA! Perfect Gujju!
-Finally!
-Oh lol I haven't even seen the gizzard I ordered yet lol
-So you were able to see Gujju at least in the game?
As the viewers' anticipation grew, Fred pointed to the side. A list of contacts appeared at his fingertips.
"You can ask the provider, Miss Lorelai, about the items. She's the expert among experts at procuring any item! My uncle has already told me, so you can contact her directly."
Fred said that and disappeared. Lee Kyung-bok immediately selected the newly added contact, and the call continued.
Hello! I'm Lorelai, your professional provider, ready to help you with anything! Oh, and I'm just kidding when I put "pro" twice.
As the call connected, a hologram of Lorelai appeared with a cheerful voice.
The freckles on her nose and cheeks caught everyone's attention.
-Hahahahahahahaha!
-Ronanna, come on in lol
-This is a really funny gag lol
-Why isn't this eye-rolling joke patched?
-Huh! I like AI so I can talk to it!
Viewers who already knew the game reacted to it. Lee Kyung-bok responded with a laugh.
“Hello. Can I call you Lorelai?”
"Ms. Lorelai, Lorelai, hey, Rossi! Call me whatever you want. Are you Fred's nephew?"
“Yes, that’s right. Please call me Purple.”
"Great, Purple! I heard you opened a new gift shop. What a wonderful choice! Gifts are always a joy for both the giver and the receiver!"
Lorelai opened the catalog in a cheerful voice.
But we're in business! Choosing the right product for you is also crucial! What would you like to order?
Lee Kyung-bok nodded as he checked the list of items in the catalog.
"Oh, money doesn't buy everything. Interior design scores aren't just there for nothing, and research is necessary, right?"
"Ahaha, every business requires research and development. And even the product makers don't want their products to sell just anywhere. They're as picky as crows!"
“So, I have to choose one of these two…”
Lee Kyung-bok chuckled and turned his gaze to the only two options. Before he could say anything, viewers immediately began chatting.
-Wow lol It's tough from the beginning?
-Gemalcon vs. Permusae!
-ㅁㅊ Do I have to choose only one of the two?
-What is it! Sell them both!
-Wow lol I can't live without both lol
The Gemalcon figure and the Permusae figure were the items that could be unlocked in the first stage.
Lee Kyung-bok turned his eyes before making that choice.
[Streamer Mode]
I was wondering what this was, but reports immediately poured into the chat window.
-Huh! If you're playing Franchise Tales, streamer mode is a must!
-Immediately activate
-That's a joke! Make me laugh!
-Huh? What the heck?
-Viewers vote and popularity is reflected right away lol
-Then wouldn't it be difficult for a baby to grow up? lol
-Of course the vote will be conducted secretly from the god players ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Lee Kyung-bok confirmed this and smiled.
'There must be a reason Byung-Hoon recommended this game over other games.'
If viewer participation were allowed, the immersion would be even greater. Then, wouldn't the impact be even greater when the pop-up store is opened after the content is completed?
-Ah haha but how do you choose this? haha
-Hwangbal mchdmchong
-The Gemalcon figure is the basis?
-Throw away the perm? Throw away the perm?
-Me as a Gemalcon user or as a father of Permusae…!
-A showdown between released and unreleased products!
-I'm going to buy both, so why do I have to choose!
As evidence, viewers were already considering it even though Lee Kyung-bok hadn't even chosen to activate streamer mode.
"Understanding customers' needs is also a manager's skill, right? I'll adopt this right away."
As Lee Kyung-bok activated streamer mode, a voting window appeared before his eyes.
[What do viewers choose?]
[1. Gemalcon Figure]
[2. Permusae Figure]
[00:03:00]
The time given is only 3 minutes.
Viewers were confused but quickly voted.
-Oh my gosh, why does 3 minutes feel so short?
-Anyway, you have to choose lol
-But which side is more advantageous for Godple?
Viewers who had already voted were immediately puzzled. They said they were choosing their favorites, but what would Lee Kyung-bok have chosen?
-Wouldn't it be better to choose the one with the higher voter turnout?
-ㅇㅇ Item is selling well as it is popular
-If it's this guy, it doesn't matter if I choose the opposite side, right?
-Right, lol I think he'll like it if it gets harder
Soon they realized.
-5252, Whichever you choose, it's a win-win!
-What kind of fun streamer is this!?
-Any choice is advantageous, isn't that perfect common sense?
-I think this guy will make it fun somehow lol
There were no bad choices for Lee Kyung-bok.