The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 430

Episode 430 – Self-Sufficiency (2)

Late at night.

Jo Daehan closed his heavy blue eyes for a moment and let out a short breath.

“Whoa…! It’s over.”

I wrote the translation script in real time while watching Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast, but it took longer than usual.

'This game definitely has a lot of dialogue.'

Not only did I have to translate the comments from customers who visited the store, but I also had to translate the comments set by viewers when streamer mode was activated.

Additionally, the occasional communication time between Lee Kyung-bok and viewers also contributed to increasing the script's length.

Although Cho Dae-han had to handle more work than usual, he actually enjoyed it.

[>Oh!? Already! It's a different class, as expected, lol]

[>I wonder what I would have done if there was no Mr. Daehan ㅠ]

This was the response from the editorial team who were awake at the same time.

[>I do this all the time haha]

[>Good luck with editing!]

He wasn't struggling alone; his efforts were recognized by his entire team. The increased workload also brought a sense of fulfillment.

But his work wasn't over yet. Cho Daehan immediately logged onto Japanese Twitter.

'I need to look more carefully today.'

Watching overseas reactions was both his job and his hobby, but today it was more like work.

‘This is a point that will appeal to Japanese fans…’

Before the pop-up store opened, a promotional video had to be filmed. Instead of interfering with the production, Seo Young-sun requested that Lee Kyung-bok speak Japanese directly.

The task of writing the content was also Cho Dae-han's responsibility.

'I need to make something that fits well with this concept while still feeling familiar to the Japanese.'

Unlike before, this wasn't a simple translation. He then seriously looked through the tweets, sorted by popularity.

Of course, that doesn't mean there wasn't laughter.

"Huh? Mr. Purple, your aesthetic sense is amazing. You're saying he's only good at using his body? There's absolutely no way a human being of this caliber can exist!"

[Hey, Purple said it was a gift shop, so I thought it was something like Don Chihote. No, no, this is too fancy!]

[I'm a current interior designer, so, uh, isn't that a little unfair? Mr. Purple, you just did a quick sketch and the design was done? It would take me at least a week to do that.

[The Purple Office design was a huge hit! It's simple, but that's what makes it even better. Class doesn't have to be complicated, after all.

[Hey, hey, didn't you all notice? The colors are amazing, but what's more important about this design? The fact that Mr. Purple drew it himself makes it even more meaningful!]

There was much praise for the Purple Office design revealed on TV. Cho Dae-han was pleased and scrolled down.

[Can someone tell me about the purple Mr. Purple used? I don't have the game, but I'd love to try changing my studio background to match! If anyone knows, please let me know!]

[I tried incorporating Mr. Purple's design into the studio. Again, the result was a failure. The specifications for the Purple Office and the studio are completely different! It feels completely different!]

[Oh, oh, idiots, don't you even understand the concept of proportions? Just following along won't yield the same results, right?]

Many fans wanted to emulate the Purple Office's interior design, but none seemed to have achieved complete success.

[Ah, I realized it! I realized it! Even if I follow the interior design, it's useless without the perfect goods, right!? Gokuki, sell it quickly www]

[No, no, if you really want to be picky. The biggest problem isn't Mr. Purple's absence, right? Read the mood. www. For now, let's just be satisfied with the interior!]

[Shunko wants to go to Purple Office too! Hey, hey, don't the followers who know a lot about games know? Isn't there a multiplayer mode or something? If I receive the gift that Purple-san wrapped…! Shunko might die of happiness!]

"Huh? I could've chosen my own guest comment!? What the heck did I do?! I missed another opportunity because I can't speak Korean. I should work harder on my Korean!"

Jo Dae-han smiled as if it were his own business when he saw tweets full of affection for Lee Kyung-bok.

'Oh, now is not the time to like it.'

But he soon shook his head. Popular tweets were nice to look at, but they weren't very helpful in crafting promotional messages.

'I'll have to look for perfect goods.'

In response, Cho Dae-han searched for keywords. While many of the tweets overlapped with popular ones, stories related to merchandise were more frequently exposed.

[I wonder if they could create a goods shop full of perfect goods like Purple Office.]

[Etto, Purple Office is so good, but if goods came to Kokukiya, it wouldn't feel like this, right?]

[Gokukiya's icon is green. Perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to change the Perfect Goods section to a purple office design?]

[No, no, that's not a good idea! Suddenly purple in a green space is so out of place. It's not like I'm reincarnated into another world.

[Well, I think it's a blessing that Kokukiya sells it in Japan, right? In Korea, you don't even have the chance to see it in a store and buy it, right?]

Like Korean fans, many expressed their wish for a real Purple Office. The only difference was that Japanese fans, accustomed to merchandise shops, also offered practical solutions.

Cho Daehan focused his attention on one of the keywords.

'Another world…?'

A world different from reality.

It was now a very common background in Japanese subculture and a popularly established concept.

'This surprisingly fits the concept the boss wants, doesn't it?'

A space isolated from the outside world, a new experience. Lee Gyeong-bok's words lingered in Cho Dae-han's mind.

'Let's just try it.'

He was writing a document right away, and he caught the inspiration that was blooming like a mist.

* * *

The next day, early in the morning.

Pugmalion arrived early before the meeting time.

“Oh, welcome!”

The madman greeted her, then his eyes widened.

“Are you okay? You look very tired.”

“Ahaha, I couldn’t sleep well…”

“Oh… I guess the business trip was tough.”

“You’ll feel better after some coffee. I’ll go order something and come back.”

"yes yes!"

Pugmalion laughed it off and then let out a short breath.

'It's not because of the business trip…'

It wasn't fatigue that kept her awake. If she had been tired, she would have slept more deeply.

The real reason was Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast.

'I'm glad you liked all the concept designs.'

She returned on the train and watched the broadcast again from the beginning. Lee Kyung-bok completed the interior design according to the concept she had devised.

She was very pleased with the perfect implementation and the praise from the viewers.

But then something caught her mind.

'Everyone will think that Purple designed it himself…'

Viewers were impressed by his sense of style, and Lee Kyung-bok didn't reveal the source of the design.

Pugmalion nodded, taking a sip of coffee.

'Yes, this is natural.'

There was no reason for Lee Kyung-bok to reveal her identity. Now that she's joined Team Perfect, all of her designs belong to the company.

I understood it in my head.

‘It’ll probably be like this in the future too…’

Still, regrets remained.

It was a natural desire as a creator, and the reason she decided on her career path was because she was well-received by those around her.

Viewers' approval was important to her.

'But Purple and the other team members acknowledge me.'

Pugmalion tried to console himself, but he couldn't help feeling discouraged.

“Good morning everyone!”

After a while, Lee Kyung-bok arrived and the meeting began in earnest.

Pugmalion once again steeled himself and organized the details of the business trip report in his head.

As you may have noticed from yesterday's broadcast, viewers seemed to really like the pop-up store concept design. We should actually go ahead with it.

“Oh, right. I told you it was a total hit.”

“There was a lot of talk about that in Japan too.”

Pugmalion's lips trembled at the affirmation of the other team members.

I was happy, but I wasn't happy either.

Lee Kyung-bok looked at her and smiled.

"It's all thanks to Pugmalion. If we reveal that it was Pugmalion's design during the surprise reveal, I think it'll definitely get some attention."

“…Huh? My design?”

Her eyes widened. Lee Kyung-bok nodded as if it were obvious.

"Yes. If Pugmalion designed not only the merchandise but also the pop-up store, fans would be even more excited. Wouldn't the pop-up store space itself feel even more valuable?"

"ah…"

Pugmalion bowed his head.

The other team members laughed at him and said he was embarrassed, but the reality was different.

'That's right. There's no way Purple would do that…!'

I was ashamed of myself.

What on earth was Lee Kyung-bok thinking when he was taking such good care of himself?

'You're the one who acknowledged me from the beginning.'

Haven't you felt that way since you first gave me the figure?

Lee Kyung-bok never hid the efforts and achievements of others. Rather, he was a man who was grateful and treated them appropriately.

The embarrassment soon subsided. In its place, a greater sense of purpose took its place.

"If there are no design revisions, we'll likely begin construction right away. CEO Kwon said all four locations should be completed within five days at most."

When it was her turn, she began to report with a bright face.

“Oh? It’s faster than I thought.”

“Yes. Since it’s an office concept, he said the supplies themselves would be easy to find.”

"Then the opening will probably be next week. The timing is good."

Park Joo-ho gave him a faint smile.

"The release of Japanese emoticons is also around that time. Once the news of a pop-up store opening in Korea is revealed, it will undoubtedly have a significant impact in Japan as well."

“Oh! That’s great! If we release a promotional video then, it’ll be a huge hit.”

“Hey, I bet President Seo Young-seon is satisfied too.”

The timing coincides with the release of emoticons being prepared by NEVER Japan.

While everyone was satisfied with this, Pugmalion cautiously raised his hand.

“Oh, I have an idea that came to me during this business trip, separate from the location.”

“Is that an idea?”

“What else is coming out here?”

As her gaze focused on him, she smiled cheerfully and displayed a holographic image.

“Huh? Isn’t this the concept sketch you showed me last time?”

“Isn’t it the same thing…”

“Oh, the uniforms are a bit different?”

Unlike his teammates who rolled their eyes wondering what was wrong, Lee Kyung-bok immediately noticed the difference.

Only then did the others let out small sighs.

“Huh? Really?”

“Oh, this is so cute!”

“A crab and a question mark, a crab-like cone embroidery?”

“Oh… can I sell this?”

Pugmalion happily explained the reaction.

"While browsing through the department store, I noticed that employees in the clothing and sports stores were wearing our products. So, we thought, why not try something a little more distinctive than just using purple as a focal point?"

“Oh, that’s right. The store employees are like that.”

“The perfect hoodie doesn’t go with the office concept.”

“Yes, yes, so I thought about it while waiting for the train, and I heard that CEO Kwon liked it too.”

She quickly rolled her eyes and recalled the Shop Fandom representative's reaction.

"You mentioned that among our merchandise, clothing sales are definitely strong. And since shirts are produced quickly, you said you could consider using them as a secondary item in your clothing line."

“Oh, right. The Perfect Hoodie just happened to be in perfect timing.”

“Let’s put it together as a set, and he bought us a lot of uniforms.”

At this, the other team members also nodded their heads.

“Since hoodies are casual, they felt more like stationery or merchandise, but this design focuses on just the main points, making it look versatile.”

“I think this shirt would look good anywhere.”

“No, I’ll buy this right away if it comes out.”

Lee Kyung-bok also nodded at his teammates' praise.

"You're truly amazing, Mr. Pugmalion. To come up with such a great idea on your way home from work? I can't help but be impressed."

“No, I think it’s because Purple-nim is so accepting, so I can think better.”

“Oh, there is definitely something like that.”

Everyone laughed in agreement, and the atmosphere became cheerful. Lee Kyung-bok gave him a light clap and concluded.

"Okay. I'll discuss the Gemalcon embroidered shirt with the CEO and decide on it."

I was planning to visit the Shop Fandom building after the meeting ended.

* * *

Early afternoon, Shop Fandom building.

The representative stood with a serious expression on his face, with the schedule in front of him.

'I think it's safe to say that there will be no problems with space-time…'

The project was supposed to proceed with a company introduced by Aurora Department Store. Furthermore, since it was being carried out under the direction of President Seo Young-sun, the department store would likely oversee it even more closely.

'Now the important thing is the sales staff…'

The immediate task was to select employees who would take on the actual work of the pop-up store.

Shop Fandom has also opened pop-up stores before, but this time the situation was different.

'It's impossible to fill all of them with our own staff.'

In a normal situation, the MD team would have taken the effort. But this time, they were spread across four locations, spread across Seoul, Daegu, and Busan.

Moreover, since the operating period is not just one or two days, if an MD team member leaves, there will inevitably be a gap in work.

'No matter how good the opportunity is, it shouldn't be at the expense of other clients.'

Even if the situation is special, we shouldn't forget the basics. If a problem arises, it could affect not only the shop fandom but also Lee Kyung-bok's reputation.

‘So, in the end, I guess I’ll have to find a part-time job…’

We needed to hire part-time workers, but that wasn't a simple task.

Hiring an inexperienced employee and then running into problems could turn a rare opportunity into a crisis.

'If it's Purple, Aurora Department Store will help, but it's not Shop Fandom.'

Even though Lee Kyung-bok was the center of this pop-up store, the shop's fandom was not unnoticeable.

If anything went wrong, the connection with the Aurora Department Store would be severed immediately.

How should I recruit…?

This was a time when my worries were deepening.

“Sir! Purple has arrived!”

“Oh, thank you.”

At the MD team leader's report, his expression immediately changed and he ran towards the elevator.

Soon, the door opened, and Lee Kyung-bok and Park Joo-ho entered. He greeted them warmly and immediately led them to the conference room he had prepared.

“Representative Kwon, thank you for your hard work on your business trip.”

"Oh, no! Of course I have to do it. I'll be doing it often in the future. And I have to personally observe the construction process with my own eyes."

In response to Lee Kyung-bok's gratitude, he smiled heartily and waved his hand. He then explained the situation.

Lee Kyung-bok nodded at Park Joo-ho. It wasn't much different from Pugmalion's report.

“That’s good. Then I guess we can consider it opening next week.”

“Yes, yes, that’s right.”

“Could you please make the embroidered shirt according to my schedule?”

"Oh, of course! I knew you'd recognize me. I have a feeling this will be a hit, along with the Perfect Hoodie!"

When the representative was happy, Lee Gyeong-bok also smiled and nodded.

“Yes, and there’s one more thing I’d like to ask you.”

“Oh, just say it! We’ll do everything we can!”

When he listened willingly, Lee Gyeong-bok made a suggestion.

“How about hiring some of my fans as staff for this pop-up store?”

“…Huh? Fans are selling it?”

The CEO's eyes widened at the unexpected news. Lee Kyung-bok smiled and explained the reason.

"As I mentioned last time, I want my fans to have a unique experience. Thinking about it that way, I realized there's no need for them to visit as guests."

“Apart from personal desires, I believe there will also be practical benefits.”

The representative's gaze turned. Park Joo-ho added with a serious expression from beside him.

"Fans have a special sense of belonging and affection, so there's less chance of problems arising. They're also well-versed in Perfect Goods, so training time will be reduced compared to regular employees."

"surely…"

The representative's eyes lit up at that explanation.

“I heard it was a really good idea, and I think it will have a viral effect!”

“Viral?”

"Yes! In addition to promotional videos and making-of films, fans who have been hired as staff will voluntarily share what Purple Office looks like! That immersive experience will surely attract even more fans!"

The representative laughed involuntarily.

The issue of hiring employees that had been weighing heavily on my mind was lifted into the air with Lee Kyung-bok's visit.

“It will be a great choice for Purple, our shop fandom, and our fans!”

A place where everyone has fun.

The Purple Office was going to be that kind of place.