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Episode 427 – Pop-up Store Early Access (4)
The operation of the gift shop, 'Purple Office', was smooth.
[Customer Service Lv UP]
[Lv5 – Satisfied customers pay ‘service tips’.]
Thanks to Lee Kyung-bok's success in completing high-difficulty packages in succession, his skill level rose rapidly.
"I've never seen such perfect packaging! Please accept this as a token of our appreciation."
“Oh, thank you.”
After that, as the system message said, the customer smiled brightly and gave a tip separately from the price of the item.
-No lol. At this rate, isn't it possible to run the store solely on tips?
-Isn't the side income really that salty?
-???: You have to pay to see this kind of thing!
-How far has the genome penetrated? LOL!
-Your wallet opens in front of Godple, isn't that common sense?
-Ah, haha, so you were slowly getting into gaming too?
Viewers did not hide their delight at the steadily accumulating financial situation.
So, around the time of the game, the first week of opening passed.
“Does it seem a little more plausible now?”
Lee Kyung-bok looked around the store with a smile. The single shelf had now expanded to four, and on it were not only Gemalcon figurines but also Permusae figurines.
It was thanks to the accumulated funds that I was able to unlock the Permusae figure.
-What the heck is this progress in the first week!
-A perfect shortcut for management games too!?
-Whatchamacallit lol This was the second week of vegetables lol
-Isn't that the story about Bapsae Company?
-Ah haha the stork is different haha
-It's half compressed now, but if you snowball this, the next time will be faster.
-Right, lol that's why reinvestment is important
-Self-employment (hopeful)
As the viewers rejoiced, Lee Kyung-bok playfully teased them.
"Of course I put in the effort, but maybe it's because it's merchandise, not something else. I think it reflects your support."
-Oh lol that's right too
-Right? Haha, you have to like the product to buy it.
-How do you hold back on perfect goods?
-What is it!? Sell it to me too!
-Shop Fandom, are you watching?
-Get the factory running at full capacity right away!
The viewers burst into laughter again. And so, the first week came to a close, and morning dawned again.
Two weeks after opening, Lee Kyung-bok, who was preparing to open the store as before, opened his eyes wide.
“Huh? What is it? Is it an event?”
I felt no sense of control.
The viewers were wondering what was going on, but then the store door suddenly opened and Fred came in.
“Oh, Uncle! Welcome!”
“Oh, thank goodness it was there.”
He looked at the protagonist and tried to say something, but then he looked around and sighed.
"Oh my goodness! If you weren't here, I would've mistaken this for a different store! I can't believe it's the same store I saw the first time!"
-At first, it was really like a complete garbage dump lol
-You cleared it all away with Godple's superpower, right?
-Compared to that time, I can't help but be surprised lol
-Ah haha why don't you do it haha
-???: A store you couldn't even imagine!
His praise made the viewers and the main character laugh happily.
“Haha, thank you. But what brings you here all of a sudden?”
“Oh, that’s right…”
But Fred's expression darkened at the question that soon followed. He sighed deeply and opened his mouth.
“I have bad news.”
“Bad… news?”
The protagonist's expression hardened.
The same was true for Lee Kyung-bok and the viewers.
“I thought it was easy, but it looks like something is going on.”
-Bad event Munyaguut!
-No lol In the meantime, he said it was naturally easy lol
-Time to inhale the breath of deception!
-No matter how many times I look at it, I just can't understand that 25-step packaging, s**tㅋㅋㅋ
-You, me, our story
-???: Just do it in order?
Everyone was curious, but the reactions of viewers who knew the game were slightly different.
-This is already out?
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-Wow lol that's really short!
-It's my first time coming out after finishing the first weekㅋㅋㅋ
Lee Kyung-bok was curious about what was going on when he saw the chat, but Fred immediately explained it to him.
“The place you went to was called Bapsae Company, right?”
“Yes, that’s right, but why is that…”
“I heard that Bapsae Company is preparing to open a branch here.”
“…What did you say?”
The protagonist's voice trembled, as if shocked. Everyone understood the situation at that explanation.
“Ah, somehow I thought it was so healing.”
-Self-employment is a never-ending competition, Imari.
-???: The company is a battlefield? It's hell outside!
-WA! Black Company Match!
-No lol that's real black!
-Big corporations' tyranny is a joke!
-But it's a snail, right?
-Bap. New. Appearance
-When you say Bapsae Company, it really doesn't scare me at all ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Fred waved his hand at the surprised protagonist.
"Fortunately, it's not coming right away. The branch is scheduled to open next month."
“Next month…”
"Yes. In the meantime, your store, Purple Office, also needs to become competitive."
Viewers who knew the game laughed at the conversation between the two.
-It's usually a two-week event, but has Godple finished its first week?
-Ah haha there are still 3 weeks left
-???: You're giving me three weeks to deal with a magpie?
-King Jikji Gotple seems to have a lot of time to prepare, even if it's just for a week lol
As we quickly entered the event, we had more time to prepare. While we were laughing, Fred moved his hand.
"Let's check the store's situation. The most important thing, after all, is reputation…"
He trailed off, then smiled brightly and clapped his hands.
"Wow! Customer reviews are really good! This is fantastic! If you keep it up, it'll be perfect!"
-There's nothing more to do (it's true)
-It's already 5 stars?
-5 tight?! Shoulders are coming in a hurry!
-This is not a Metal Punch room^^
-Thank goodness there's no crazy person here who gives 1 point when it's 6 points lol
-If the AI had reflected that, it would have been a refund right away lol
-Wow, if you look at that, you'll really want to punch me
-Receiving The King means you know you're funny lol
-What on earth are the self-employed fighting about?
-Stop talking about reality!
Everyone was delighted by the assessment, but Fred soon gave a short cough.
“Ahem… Unfortunately, the interior needs some more reinforcement. How about changing the walls and floor?”
The viewers playfully burst out in laughter.
-Uncle doesn't know anything lol
-Isn't Godple itself the best interior?
-Really lol isn't this guy practically a black hole?
-Purple hole stronger than black hole ㅎㄷㄷ
-Ah lol 16,000 people are already trapped here lol
-???: Were you guys dragged here against your will?
-???: No! (It's true)
-What the heck ㅋㅋ Why is that picture here ㅋㅋ
Lee Kyung-bok smiled at him and commented.
"The walls and floor are certainly in basic condition. The gift shop's atmosphere needs to be a bit more upscale, right? For now, I think we need to raise the interior score."
When the protagonist also agreed with him, Fred lightly snapped his fingers.
"Changing your interior isn't as difficult as you might think. The easiest way is to hire a professional, but of course, you can do it yourself if you want."
“Can I do it myself?”
"Of course. Oh, but of course, each has its own pros and cons. If we leave it to a contractor, we'll have no choice but to close for the duration of the construction."
“That’s right. We won’t be able to receive guests during construction.”
"Yes, but if you do it yourself, it all depends on your abilities. In some cases, it might save you both money and time. But one thing's for sure: it'll take a considerable toll on your condition."
Fred offered two options, but both Lee Kyung-bok and the viewers immediately knew what to do.
“Oh, I have to do this myself.”
-Invincible Doc Fuji lol
-Really lol You have to do it yourself, whether you're thinking about playing or broadcasting.
-Leave it to the company? You're not going to buy the broadcast angle?
-WA! Perfect coloring book!
-Ah haha let's go right now!
It was a natural choice for a streamer.
* * *
After closing time, the time when the sun begins to set.
Lee Kyung-bok studied the tutorial and opened the interior editing menu.
“Oh… It’s more serious than I thought?”
A palette of various colors and a variety of brushes appeared before me. These brushes, too, were manipulated with a telekinetic effect.
-What is Godple's aesthetic sense?
-5252, Are you sure you can do this perfectly too? LOL!
-I feel like this guy will do well lol
-Are you going to the Arts and Physical Education Masters?
-No matter what, art is different lol
Lee Kyung-bok smiled and waved his hand at the viewers' half-joking, half-serious anticipation.
"No, I'm confident in my physical abilities, but I really don't know how to draw. If I were good at it, I wouldn't be streaming games, I'd be streaming my drawings."
As if the viewers had expected it, Lee Kyung-bok immediately started working.
"Let's start with the wallpaper. I need to decide on a color first…"
-Of course it's purple!
-It's a 'purple' office, but there's no purple?!
-Purple Paradox lol
-What's the paradox again? lol
-The shelf is also purple. How about making it a little darker?
-No, the shelf needs to be light to stand out.
-Isn't it a bit weird to just paint it purple?
-I'm an art student passing by. I'm passing by.
-You don't pass by, just get out
From the very beginning, viewers' opinions poured in. Lee Kyung-bok laughed at the reactions.
'If it's according to Pugmalion's concept…'
A concrete image was already vividly formed in his mind. He immediately chose a color and began painting with a brush.
Viewers were astonished by the bold coloring.
-No;; You can't just paint it!
-If you edit this, your condition will be consumed again!
-Wow, lol. What is that clean brush stroke?
-Fine control ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ
-Oh? But the color is nice too.
As time went on, the chat window became filled with surprises of different meanings.
-Does this mean I don't know how to draw? Then what about me?
-You don't know art! You don't know art!
-???: You tricked me!
-Oh my gosh lol why are you so good at this too!
-It's more expensive because the brush strokes are clean lol
-I added a white line in the middle, but it looks completely different lol
(Breaking News) Mondrian declares in Paradise, "I will leave the coloring of my next work to Purple."
-What is this heavenly outsourcing thing lol
As the result got closer to completion, exclamations of admiration poured out.
“No, this is…”
Lee Kyung-bok stopped as he was about to explain after finishing his work.
'Wait a minute, what if Pugmalion planned this concept here?'
The pop-up store was planned as a surprise. But wouldn't viewers notice if Pugmalion designed it?
If that were the case, there would be no meaning to the surprise.
'I should announce this when the pop-up store opens.'
On the other hand, if we had simultaneously informed the viewers that it was Pugmalion's work, the viewers would have been more surprised and their joy would have been doubled.
Instead of explaining, Lee Kyung-bok chose to change the subject.
“Okay, next is the floor.”
As the floor began to be replaced, the interior design score also began to rise.
Then, the chat window shook as the interior was finally completed.
-No lol why do they match so well!
-How is this the first time?
-Wow, seriously, I could just leave this as is, f*ck
-Right ㅋㅋ If you go to the Godple goods shop, it'll probably look exactly like this
-Shouldn't I take a screenshot of this and send it to Shop Fandom?
-???: Proceed
-Another management appearance lol
-Ah haha I guess we have to do this haha
Lee Kyung-bok's smile deepened at that reaction.
'If you let them know that you're really opening a pop-up store like this…'
How happy the viewers will be.
Just imagining it filled Lee Gyeong-bok's heart with happiness.
* * *
The store reopened after interior editing.
“The atmosphere of the store is really nice!”
“I really like it here.”
"This is the price of a gift sold in a place like this? That's ridiculous!"
The audience's reaction was noticeably different from before, and viewers expressed their satisfaction.
-Really, interior design is important lol
-But seriously, purple goes really well with the gift shop ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Purple has been precious since ancient times, Imariya.
-Is that why Godple is so precious?
-Ugh lol The NPC's mouth is leaking out of the game lol
But it wasn't all good things.
“Oh, is this because of my condition…? I feel like there’s a bit of a penalty.”
Lee Kyung-bok's words drew my attention. The condition indicator, which had been reduced by the interior editing, was now approaching the 50% range for the first time.
"Reflecting fatigue? That's what it feels like. If you look at it now, the controls are a bit slow to respond, right?"
Despite Lee Kyung-bok's explanation, the chat window was filled with question marks.
-What do you mean it's slow?
-I don't think there's much of a difference?
-No;;; If you say it while packaging it so perfectly;;;
-Really ㅋㅋ What's different about giving 5 stars and even giving a tip? ㅋㅋㅋ
There was no difference in their view. Lee Kyung-bok added an explanation, seemingly exasperated.
"Oh, that's right. I packaged it with the delay in mind. As I kept doing it, I got used to it and got the hang of it."
-?????
-Wow, now that I look at it, is that so?
-You need to look at the Godple's hands, not the wrapping paper?
-Oh? The wrapping paper comes a little late?
-You calculated all that?
-What the heckㅋㅋㅋ If you don't concentrate, you won't feel it at allㅋㅋㅋㅋ
While viewers were laughing at him, another change occurred. This time, everyone noticed it right away.
-What? Why is the screen like this?
-Am I the only one who blinked just now?
-Oh my, what the heck is blurring? LOL!
-Wow lol I thought the monitor was broken
– My condition dropped below 50% lol
-This was also a penalty?
The screen would intermittently blur or flicker.
"Looking at it, it seems like it's expressing tiredness and dozing off. It's a little annoying, but not a big deal."
It wasn't a constraint for Lee Kyung-bok. He was already accustomed to packaging, so he could actually finish it perfectly without even looking at it.
-No look packagingㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-It's Jang O-jang, Imari.
-Isn't this the life of a total expert?
-???: What is the secret of perfect goods?!
-???: Oh, this is really a secret…
-???: We pack the goods to remove any unpleasant odors.
-What the fuck is this? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Lee Kyung-bok laughed and joked at the viewers' reaction.
"The characters are weaker than I thought. It would be more immersive if there was a system that increased the upper limit of your stamina through exercise. It's a shame."
-Exercise that you wouldn't do in real life in a game!?
-It's not even muscle growth lol
-Really crazy lol
-Huh? If you do all the interior design by yourself, you'll usually end up sick!
-Really ㅋㅋ Doing self-interior and starting a business right away is really stamina-intensive.
Lee Kyung-bok laughed at the answer, then opened his eyes wide.
'Is this the truth again?'
He felt an ominous aura outside the store, but soon he sensed something strange.
‘…Not one?’
There were several of those numbers.
Soon the store door opened and a group of customers who appeared to be students came in all at once.
“Oh, what’s this?”
“This is so cute!”
“Hey, buy me just one of these.”
"what."
The viewers were also surprised by their chattering in an instant.
-Oh? A group of guests?
-Does it feel like some kind of school lunch?
-Do students ever come to the gift shop?
-Maybe you came to buy something like a birthday present lol
-Does it feel strangely strong?
While the viewers were chatting, one of the customers approached the counter.
"Sir, do you do packaging here? How do you do it? Could you show me first?"
It was a moment when viewers were about to type in a chat message due to the flood of questions.
Lee Kyung-bok's face hardened, he pressed the emergency call button under the counter, and jumped over it.
I was wondering why he suddenly did that.
“Hey, man! Jump!”
“You got it!?”
“This is crazy!”
As he left the checkout counter, the customers who had been scattered here and there suddenly started to run away.
The viewers understood the situation through that line.
-What the heck lol. Were they thieves?
-One person is drawing attention and sweeping everything away ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Wow, how did you know about Godple?
-No;; Can you catch this?
Although Lee Gyeong-bok's response was quick, the guys were also close to the entrance.
It seemed difficult to catch on to it though.
“Just one.”
Lee Kyung-bok ran and grabbed a Permusae figure with his telekinesis and threw it.
“Just catch it.”
The figure flew straight ahead and hit the thigh of a customer who was running away.
"evil!"
While the man fell down with a single scream, the other gang members quickly escaped through the entrance.
Lee Gyeong-bok caught the fallen man and subdued him.
-Oh my gosh, just go for it lol
-Don't you thieves have any sense of loyalty?
-Oh lol I hear a siren
-Hey! Tonight's dinner is bean rice!
-Ah haha, that's a petty criminal!
A police car arrived a beat late. The officers who entered the store immediately spoke.
“To arrest someone, you need evidence of theft.”
-to?
-Evidence?
-Huh? There's no CCTV?
-??? : I saw it with my own eyes!?
-No lol I'm talking about Joseon CCTV lol
-Oh, if there isn't any, then I have to let you go?
The viewers were shocked, but Lee Kyung-bok leisurely handed the man he had caught over to the police.
“I saw you secretly putting our store’s items in.”
A question mark appeared in the chat window at his words, but soon the police began searching his body.
Then, several figures came out of the pocket.
“Oh, thank you for your cooperation.”
The police immediately handcuffed him and left. Viewers familiar with the game were astonished.
-Wow lol they caught this without CCTV
-How can I hug you? How can I hug you!?
-Really ㅋㅋ There's only one guy who steals ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Manhae's Godple again?
-Oh my gosh lol and it's not even full con and I'm sleepy lol
Each of these thieves had a role to play. Only one was the real thief, while the others served to distract the player.
“Of course I didn’t take a picture. I just caught him as he turned around to put his stuff in his pocket and leave.”
As the viewers were about to laugh at that simple explanation, a hologram of Fred appeared.
Oh my goodness! Are you okay? I heard there was a thief in the store!?
He asked with a worried expression.
Criminals tend to pounce on easy prey. Be careful, as poor physical condition can make you a target. If you have the means, it's also a good idea to install security equipment like CCTV.
At those words, Lee Gyeong-bok nodded.
"They say bad things happen when you're in poor condition, and this seems to be one of those things. It might not be a simple theft, but something more like robbery."
He understood the situation.
“I’ll think about security equipment after looking at the situation a bit more closely.”
But that didn't mean he would follow the advice. Viewers laughed more than they were concerned.
-HOXY Rather than waiting for the robber?
-Agems again?
-???: Can you fight off a robber?
-???: This is a great content ^^
-Oh my gosh, this is hard for a robber, lol
-Godple is turning over a store owned by him? Does that make sense?
At that teasing, Lee Kyung-bok laughed and shook his head.
"I can't say it's absolutely not true, but it's still a management game, right? It's more about saving money."
Naturally, viewers didn't take it at face value.
-Black company special) The president doesn't spend money
-Ah haha I can't stand spending my own money!
-Why would I buy more when I already have security equipment? LOL
-Huh? You bought security equipment?
-Oh my gosh lol This guy himself is a human soldier lol
-He's just a kind person, but he uses super powers lol
-It turned out to be a real waste?
Lee Kyung-bok's very existence guaranteed perfect security.