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Episode 429 – Self-Sufficiency (1)
Shelves were added to the Purple Office. On them were newly unlocked OTP tumblers and mugs.
“We have new products!”
“This would make a really good gift, wouldn’t it?”
“I was lucky because it was exactly what I needed!”
Customers who had turned away came back, and thanks to that, the store's customer base increased.
However, the frequency of appearance of regular customers has also increased.
"Are you the boss here? I run a really popular blog. I really like this product, so I'd like to promote it. Could you give me a discount?"
It was said by a customer who had a camera hanging around his neck and a tumbler and a Gemalcon figure on his tumbler with a smug expression.
The viewers were dumbfounded by it.
-Ouch! I'm busy, what is this!
-Blogger, come quickly lol
-What is a one-sided promotional proposal?
-Blogger special) I've heard of it before
-Really ㅋㅋ If you were really famous, would you do something like this? ㅋㅋㅋ
-Ah, haha, I want to drink honey chestnuts
-This kind of guy should be kicked out right away and sprinkled with salt lol
-Then you're not just writing nonsense on your blog?
-Self-employment is so hard!
No suitable solution emerged in the chat window. They wondered how Lee Kyung-bok would respond.
"Blog promotion? That's a really tempting offer."
Lee Kyung-bok answered without losing his smile. The guest smiled back.
"Then how about this? I'll promote your visit here, so you can buy the item at a higher price. Maybe 20% would be a good idea."
“…What did you say?”
"Don't worry. Everyone who comes to my store will know about your blog. 20% is a very reasonable price."
“No, what is that…”
The real guest seemed speechless and stammered. Laughter filled the chat room at the sight.
-Oh my gosh lol I did this in reverse lol
-Blogger, please return it to the old days lol
-What is the perverted power? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Ah haha, they're promoting it haha
-Is there a store that sells items to Jinsang at a higher price?
-Black corporate negotiation method lol
-AI is so fun lol
The customer frowned and left the store, as if he had nothing else to say.
Lee Kyung-bok continued his comment while packing the next customer's order.
"Still, maybe because it's AI, it just disappears when its logic gets stuck. But the real truth probably won't end here. If it makes sense in the first place, it wouldn't be true, right?"
-That's right too lol
-If you have any shame, it's not the truth.
-???: When people have nothing to say, they swear.
-If you can even speak like a god, that's amazing lol
-Really ㅋㅋ Even if you play it as a game, it's suffocating ㅋㅋㅋ
While the viewers sympathized with him, Lee Kyung-bok turned his attention. A woman wearing an apron approached him from the line next to the checkout counter.
Soon she placed the coffee she had brought next to the counter.
“You must be having a hard time.”
The chat window shook as she continued speaking.
-?????
-What is this? What is this all of a sudden?
-5252, there's also a confession event!
-I saw this and bought the franchise tail^^
-Is this the truth? Right?
-I told you that if you confess to the staff on the internet, it's the truth!
-That's you guys…
-omg!
-I cancelled the purchase right away^^
-Objective judgment is good lol
She clenched her fist as viewers playfully chatted.
"Welcome to the Merchants' Association. I know you're busy, so I'll go check it out! Good luck!"
Everyone understood the situation as they watched her leave with cheers.
"Oh, so there's a benefit to joining the merchant association. The drinks have a conditioning restorative effect."
It wasn't a confession, but support from the Chamber of Commerce. However, viewers didn't immediately accept the situation.
-Ah haha no, I came because I'm a god player
-Really lol If the owners were the ones who bought it, they would never come
-Aren't you just leaving coffee grounds there as an air freshener?
-Please wash up and go;;;
-It wasn't the store that smelled, it was the toilet lol
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The third week of opening has ended.
I thought the operation was ending and the 4th week was starting, but it was followed by a cutscene.
“Oh, Fred is here.”
The protagonist closed the shop against the backdrop of a sunset sky. Fred walked in behind him.
“Uncle? What’s the matter?”
The protagonist, who had discovered him, gave him a light hug. Fred patted his back with a gentle smile.
“It’s nice to see you being so sincere. Your face looks better than before.”
“Yeah, at least I get to see the sun set before I leave work.”
-oh…!
-You leave work looking at the stars. Isn't that common sense in black companies?
-If I do something wrong, I'll have to go to work looking at the stars ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-???: Working overtime is a sport!
-What kind of sport doesn't follow the rules?
Fred smiled bitterly at the harsh words. He then took a deep breath and spoke seriously.
“It’s next week now.”
“You mean the Bapsae Company branch?”
"Yes. As a large company, we'll begin aggressive marketing as soon as we open."
At those words, the protagonist's expression also hardened.
"Yes, I know better, having worked there. But it won't collapse easily."
"Yes, that's right. Still, it'll be a long fight. I'd better conserve my strength for the remaining week."
“Saving your strength means…”
"I'm telling you to focus more on your customers and secure some spare cash. You never know what might happen when competition starts."
Fred said that while also encouraging the protagonist.
“Don’t worry too much. This uncle will be more than happy to help you.”
“Thank you for your words.”
"It's not just words. My uncle is currently looking for a reliable marketing agency."
“A marketing agency?”
"You can't just sit back and do nothing, can you? It would be best to think of the remaining week as preparation for war and brace yourself."
The protagonist also nodded at that determined expression.
-Actually, this is normal lol
-If you want to survive, a cutthroat competition is essential, Imari.
-Guests: Smile^^
-It feels like the tutorial is finally over lol
Viewers agreed with him, but then burst out laughing.
-This part also feels strangely unrealistic lol
-Right, lol. In reality, if one place raises its price, the others all follow suit.
-Ah haha why are you competing haha
-???: Is it because the price of raw materials has gone up?
-In that respect, Perfect Goods is different.
-Really ㅋㅋㅋ If it's sold out every day, they'll probably raise the price ㅋㅋㅋ
-This guy is a fool who only knows the audience!
Lee Kyung-bok immediately answered the question about the price of goods.
"Thank you for buying so many. But those who bought late are upset because they couldn't get it sooner. And it's even more frustrating if the price goes up just because you're a little late."
He added, laughing as if it were nonsense.
"Of course, we don't know what will happen. Prices could go up, but if that happens, we'll at least renovate and change things. We won't just raise prices."
-Wow haha this is the perfect boss!
-A true business leader of this era!
-It's really stupid to just raise the price lol
-Imari, your ambitions are different from those narrow-minded magpies.
-Ah, this is the dignity of a stork.
-Great God Play
The viewers cheered him on. And so the cutscene ended, and the bright morning sunlight began to shine.
“Well, with that in mind, we’ll end today’s broadcast here.”
The chat window erupted in chatter as Lee Kyung-bok clapped his hands.
-????
-Mr. Per!? Aren't you doing business!?
-Oh no, why are you suddenly being indulgent?
-Time has already passed so quickly?
-Ugh lol I didn't feel it was real because the day and night kept changing in the game.
Lee Kyung-bok smiled awkwardly at the viewers' outcry.
“Yes, it’s time, and for the time being, I have another schedule with the release of goods.”
-oh…!
-A fatal goods shield here?
-The goods are really awesome lol
-Are you just going to let me see you this once? (No.)
-But it's cleaner to just cut it off now.
-Right, lol I'm going to fight with Bapsae Company now, so I can't cut it off in the middle.
-Hyung! Pick out the goods well!
The viewers also swallowed their disappointment at the news of the goods. Lee Kyung-bok ended the game and returned to the studio.
“Does this make sense?”
He waved at the camera, cuddling the dog that was welcoming its owner.
"Thank you for watching today's broadcast! Purple Office will reopen tomorrow!"
After saying goodbye, he ended the broadcast. Instead of leaving immediately, Lee Kyung-bok took a moment to savor the softness of the persimmon.
“Then I’ll go, Dad.”
“This makes sense…”
“I’ll be back soon.”
He patted the sullen Permusae again and emerged from the capsule. As he prepared to shower as usual, he checked the messages that had piled up during the broadcast.
[Thank you for your hard work]
[>You must be so tired ㅠㅠ]
[>If you can get to Daegu and Busan in one day, you're really amazing.]
[>Kyungbok, if you see this, do something for Pugmalion]
[>No haha; I volunteered]
Other team members were expressing their gratitude for Pugmalion's efforts. Lee Kyung-bok scrolled up to check the previous content.
"oh…"
Pugmalion uploaded photos from various angles of the event venue provided by the Daegu, Busan, and Aurora Department Store branches.
[>I discussed the concept with CEO Kwon and had a bit more discussion]
[>I will organize the details and deliver them to you at the meeting!]
It seemed that they had not simply confirmed the location, but had further reinforced the information on site.
Lee Kyung-bok quickly sent him a text message.
[>I confirmed it! You've worked really hard!]
[>But does the meeting time mean you will come back right away?]
[>You must be tired, so I think it would be better to stay for a day…]
[>It's enough to hold meetings online haha]
Her reply came shortly after.
[>Ah;; I already got on the train]
[>I'm not that tired!]
[>And I'm going to watch the broadcasts I missed on the way up haha]
[>I'm more disappointed that I couldn't watch the broadcast live than that I was tiredㅠ]
Her reply made the other team members laugh as well.
[>Sudden loss of power is hard lol]
[>Time flies when the boss is on TV haha]
[>No, rather, isn't it the fact that we're chatting that's bothering you? LOL]
Lee Kyung-bok also burst into laughter and left his last message.
[>Okay haha I won't bother you]
[>Thank you for your hard work on this sudden business trip!]
[>Then, see you all at the meeting tomorrow!]
After expressing his gratitude, he immediately started showering.
Everyone was busy with the pop-up store.
'I'm glad I made everyone happy.'
Everyone felt rewarded.
* * *
The business simulation genre has enjoyed a certain popularity, but only among a select few games.
Moreover, with the advent of the virtual reality era, the genre has further diminished. This is due to the genre's inherent tendency to be static rather than dynamic.
It was against this backdrop that the comprehensive metagamer management game community, 'Tycoon Meta', was established.
[(Jet Coaster) Today's Legend.jjal]
[(Capsule room simulation) No outside food allowed, f*ck]
[(Airport) Were there terrorists here?]
As a comprehensive community, users of various games were gathered here. They were chatting, choosing topics to indicate their games.
[(Michelin Chef) Poojubu Recipe Additional Version 3.5 Release]
[(Convenience Store Hero) Real Truth Bug Fix Complete!]
[(Jet Coaster) Making a Tommy and Friends Hell version theme lol]
Among them, there were many who went beyond simply enjoying the game and even created mods.
But even though there were so many people gathered, there weren't many posts.
At least that was the case until Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast ended.
[(Franchise) Why doesn't this game have a separate meta? LOL]
[(Question) Please tell me how to make a Pte mod!]
[(Franchise) How do I make a mod for this game?]
[(Franchise) Newbies welcome!]
[(Franchise) Is there a pet shop mode?]
[I have the (franchise) modeling file, but how do I make it?]
Existing users were bewildered by the sudden surge of posts. It was also surprising that they were all about franchise tales.
[(General) What is it? What are you guys doing!?]
[(General) Was Ptega this popular a game?]
[(Normal) Mode is not 'Installation' but 'Creation'?]
[(General) Who installed the regen mode on the post? LOL]
It wasn't uncommon for new users to ask how to "make" mods. Fortunately, figuring out how to do it wasn't difficult.
This was because Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast was attached as a clip video to several posts.
[-Ah, are you trying to make this into a mod for goods?]
[-You guys are really hardcore fans ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
[-Please tell me how to make ㅇㅇ]
[-It would be easy if Godple distributed it, but I'll just use it… ㅠ]
Fans expressed their disappointment in the comments, but modders had different thoughts. They knew why distributing mods was difficult.
[-Looking at the quality of this, it seems like it's a completely professional model?]
[-If it was goods, of course they would have outsourced it lol]
[-This kind of thing is a bit complicated due to copyright]
[-ㅇㅇ Original work pride, agency love, and goods production love are all related]
[-The modeling file itself is an asset, so it is not sensitive even if it is for non-commercial use]
[-It's easiest to scan goods you bought yourself]
Following the advice of experienced artists, fans immediately started uploading scanned modeling files.
However, the mod creators who saw this could only laugh.
[-Newbie smells ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ]
[-Oh my gosh, even your hand came out with it, lol]
[-Why are you holding the scanner!]
[-What is that framed picture on the wall? LOL]
[-Taekwondo black belt ㅋㅋㅋ]
[-Please specify the area lol]
They laughed heartily at the beginners' mistakes and then stepped forward themselves.
[(Franchise) I was so frustrated that I erased my finger and took a picture, f*ck]
[(Franchise) I have corrected Black Belt^^]
[(Franchise) Create a first-come, first-served mode for 3 people lol]
Mod creators are also creators, and they enjoy the recognition of others.
Since there were a lot of people and the work wasn't difficult, they started making mods on behalf of fans.
Thanking them, fans chatted about the broadcast while waiting.
[(Franchise) Why are there no superpowered characters? LOL]
[(Franchise) Godfly's Truth-Fighting Method.zip]
[(Franchise) Perfect packaging, no matter how many times I look at it, it's still not there?]
[(Franchise) 3D puzzle highest difficulty strategy, Godple is faster than the original lol]
As the community became more active and the proportion of franchise tales increased, users of other games had no choice but to see these posts as well.
[-Wow lol who is this guy?]
[-This is crazy lol]
[-You don't know Godple?]
[-Oh lol it was a foreign community]
[-But the tabungs probably don't know Godple lol]
[-If you look at the furious, you can't help but be surprised, right? LOL]
Fans laughed at their reactions. But it wasn't just Lee Kyung-bok's outstanding physique that surprised existing users.
[-It seems like this isn't your first time doing this?]
[-Is this person originally a businessman?]
[-?????]
[-What are you talking about lol]
[-Why is business suddenly coming up? LOL]
[-Aren't you talking about the first goods?]
[-nn speaking from actual experience]
Why are you asking about business experience?
Users explained the question that led to the comments.
[-You don't seem like a beginner from the start?]
[-No lol I don't know because this is just a clip cut]
[-nn This is 100% not a coincidence]
[- Seriously lol Most newbies just stick their stuff on the wall]
[-It really looked neat back then lol]
What they looked at closely was not Lee Gyeong-bok's skills, but the layout of the store.
[-It can't be a coincidence that the shelf faces the wall and is open in the center]
[-I definitely knew this lol]
[-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ How important is interior layout]
[-Did you set up the customer flow right from the beginning?]
You see as much as you know.
Unlike fans, management simulation users were able to observe and judge Lee Kyung-bok's play from a manager's perspective.
[-Wow lol you really planned the optimal route]
[Customers pick up items on both sides and move to the checkout counter > finish paying and exit through the center aisle > avoid bumping into new customers]
[-This way the turnover rate will also increase lol]
[-But Smer didn't say this on the broadcast?]
Fans also realized this after seeing the comments from existing users who were shocked.
[-No lol I thought all I had to do was sell the product well lol]
[-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ It was so natural on the broadcast?]
[-There's also something like that because King Jikji Gotple did a telekinesis show!]
[-Ah ㅋㅋ You said you couldn't see it because Godple was doing well ㅋㅋㅋ]
[-What are you good at secretly!]
[-The listeners have already done it, Imari ㅋㅋㅋ]
It was the fact that they didn't notice the point of appreciation in this broadcast.
Existing community users also showed interest.
[-If this is the kind of sense you have, then this is a serious game?]
[-Usually, Smurfs only try to extract the broadcast angles lol]
[-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ Let's not do business and just film skits with customers ㅋㅋ]
[-Purple? I should watch the next broadcast live sometime lol]
Finally, I found a streamer who truly understands the unique characteristics of business simulation games. Their comments were met with rave reviews from existing fans.
The reason Lee Kyung-bok attracts people isn't just his outstanding physique.
[-The Purple Hole opened again?]
[-You guys can't get out anymore lol]
[-Ah haha the number of goods competitors has increased again!]
[-It's true that Godple's physical strength isn't the only thing that makes him great lol]
[-There aren't many Smer who can play the game properly like this?]
It was all thanks to the perfect sense of enjoying the game itself.