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Episode 442 – Coming Soon (2)
Even though it was a festival week, the work didn't change.
“Yes, thank you for your purchase.”
Lee Gyeong-bok skillfully packaged products for customers visiting his street stall.
“The same product is also being sold at Purple Office Branch 2!”
Mr. Ji promoted the second branch and informed the customers waiting in line of its location.
-Ji's employee is in hard work mode lol
-If he was ugly, he would pretend to be a customer and stand in line to get ripped off.
-Really ㅋㅋ It looks like he'll be standing there like a king while eating a permusae bread well
-But lol, you really don't make permuse bread?
-Are you seeing the first batch?
-Ah haha I want to stand in line too!
The last day of the festival week ended with great success.
"Participating in the festival is more fun than I expected. Running a shop is great, but doing business in an open space feels new and exciting."
-Surprisingly, the game was well made lol
-It's a festival, how can it not be fun? lol
– Seriously ㅋㅋ This is the first time I've seen a festival theme change with the products they sell
-Usually, people don't think like this lol
-It was a perfect think big, Imariya
Lee Kyung-bok briefly shared his thoughts, and viewers agreed. Then, as he chose to close the store, the screen changed.
“Oh, I guess there’s a cutscene because it’s an event.”
The day didn't pass right away.
Merchants gathered together after finishing cleaning up at various festival venues.
“Oh my, everyone, thank you for your hard work.”
“Wow, I’ve been to many festivals before, but this is the first time I’ve seen this many people.”
“That’s right. I’m tired, but looking at today’s sales, I can’t help but smile.”
They looked back at the protagonist with a hearty laugh, knowing who was responsible for the festival's success.
“This would have been unimaginable without Mr. Purple, who was the biggest supporter of this festival.”
"Really. You were the last to join the Chamber of Commerce, and yet you're like this…"
"This is why we need young members. If we're as rigid as we are, we'll just do what we've always done. We'll never be able to think like that."
The merchants were chattering loudly. When the protagonist felt embarrassed, Ethan raised his hand to calm the other merchants.
"Okay, let me get this straight. Mr. Purple, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, I'd like to express my sincere gratitude. It's no exaggeration to say that the entire region has been reborn thanks to your investment and ideas."
The viewers were also satisfied when Ethan expressed his gratitude on behalf of the group.
-Purple Coin is so sweet, isn't it?
-Did you hear about the Godple Cartel?
-This guy could definitely open a festival by himself lol
-Really ㅋㅋ If Godple and Permusae synergize, it's over
-I can't stand the cute Permusae ㅋㅋㅋ
The protagonist humbly accepted his thanks.
“No. I just wanted the festival to be fun.”
"Well, that's true. Isn't the original purpose of the merchant association to help each other? If we just receive help like this, it's meaningless. Isn't that right, everyone?"
Ethan looked back and the other merchants nodded in agreement.
“So if you need anything, please let me know.”
With those words, the cutscene returned to the gameplay. Lee Kyung-bok pondered this.
"Well, it seems there's no set reward. What should I get?"
-At this point, shouldn't you be the president of the merchants' association?
-You said you were the perfect boss, but you also took the position of merchant president?
-Are you going to a real cartel?
-No, Ethan should be the president of the pants club.
-What the hell is President Pants doing? ㅋㅋㅋ
-As expected from a black company, Imari looks more like a black man. Haha
Viewers playfully offered their opinions. Lee Kyung-bok laughed, paused the game, and switched to management mode.
"Thanks to the festival, our profile has increased significantly. Thanks to this, we've achieved the requirements for opening a third store, but we still need a lot of funding."
It was right to objectively assess the current situation and make decisions accordingly. As soon as the data appeared, the chat window lost its playfulness.
-We couldn't recover all of our investment costs.
-Why is the cost of the 3rd branch site so expensive?
-It's almost several times more than when I made the second branch lol
-It's common sense that real estate gets more expensive the further you go into the city, right?
-Wow lol I don't think I could have done this even without investing in the festival
-Can't I ask for that money?
-Dude;; Isn't this an RPG?
-Why did you take other merchants' profits?
-Stop black corporate thinking!
-Should I keep the reward for now and use it later?
Lee Kyung-bok smiled as he pondered the chat. He had some helpful suggestions.
"Oh, that's great. With the proceeds from this festival and the help of the merchants' association, I think we'll be able to open a third store."
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At those words, question marks multiplied in the chat window. Instead of answering, Lee Kyung-bok returned to operating mode and spoke to Ethan.
“I’m thinking of opening a third store. Would the merchant association be interested in investing in me?”
“Branch number 3?”
“Investment?”
Ethan and the merchants roared, their eyes wide. The viewers were surprised, but they playfully teased Lee Kyung-bok.
-You're going straight from black corporate thinking to action?
-Make money and then steal it lol
-The original is different! It's thrilling!
-Is this the crowdfunding thing?
-It's not crowdfunding, it's cartel funding?
-What the heck is cartel funding?
-Investment (forced)
But surprisingly, Ethan and the merchants were serious.
“Are you saying you’ll share the profits from branch number 3?”
“Hmm, I know the Purple Office is doing well because I saw it firsthand…”
“Wouldn’t it be possible to make a decision only after hearing the exact conditions?”
After a while, the commotion died down and Ethan spoke again as the representative.
"I see Mr. Purple's business acumen, so I think this is a positive suggestion. However, investments require careful consideration. So, if it's alright, please prepare a formal investment briefing."
“Investment briefing?”
Lee Kyung-bok's eyes widened.
I thought it would be intuitive, but it seems like more serious terms came out than expected.
“Yes, the final decision will be made through a vote by the Chamber of Commerce after hearing the briefing session.”
Meanwhile, the screen changed with Ethan's answer. As soon as I returned to management mode, Fred's hologram appeared.
"Oh, nephew! I heard you're recruiting investors. Now I really feel like you're a real businessman."
Fred chuckled, then gave advice in a serious voice.
There's more than one way to expand your business. While directly operating a "directly managed store" is a good option, recruiting "franchisees" is also a great option for faster expansion.
-Oh, that's right lol Direct and franchise lol
-There are two types of franchise branches: Imariya
-It's easy because the franchisee shares the cost with the person who wants to join.
-Wow, this also had a separate system?
The explanation helped viewers grasp the situation. Meanwhile, those familiar with the game simply laughed.
-This guy cut his hair short again lol
– Seriously ㅋㅋ Why is the investment briefing already unlocked? ㅋㅋㅋ
-No;; It hasn't even been half a month since the game started?
-It's so fast that I'm a little worried lol
-Really lol Since this is using someone else's money, there is responsibility for compensation, so if you do something wrong, you're screwed.
Lee Kyung-bok smiled leisurely at the rapidly rising viewer response.
“Hey, how can you run a business without risk?”
Everyone was satisfied with that answer.
-Risk = Fun Level
-So, it turns out that you opened the Agamesdown route?
-Immediately. Expanded
-???: What's wrong?
-???: 100% profit guarantee! (It's real)
-What is it? Why is it really working!?
-Isn't this a scam?
The more dangerous it was, the better it suited Lee Kyung-bok's play style.
* * *
Lee Kyung-bok studied the tutorial on investment briefings.
“Oh, this is also played in a mini-game format.”
The complaints of investors who came to the briefing session were expressed in numbers, and the players had to reduce those complaints to successfully complete the briefing session.
“Okay, now that we know how to play, let’s give it a try!”
-Oh my gosh lol why are you talking like it's possible to retweet lol
-Huh? Are you talking about practice?
-Your fingers are pointing in the completely opposite direction from practice mode?
-???: Is it difficult to say 'once'?
-Ah haha, that's what you meant by ending it with the first one
-Success on the first try, that's common sense, right?
Contrary to his words, Lee Kyung-bok didn't hold an explanation session right away. Instead, he set the "profit distribution ratio relative to investment amount" as the minimum for the minigame's settings.
-?
-You're only going to return that to the investors?!
-5252, is this a capitalist wave overflowing? LOL!
-It's just a black company being a black company, so what's the problem?
-Oh my gosh lol If that's the case then it's a real evil franchise lol
When the viewers were surprised, Lee Kyung-bok smiled and explained.
"No, we'll only do this during the briefing session and restore it to normal later. The minigames get more difficult when conditions are bad."
Naturally, the lower the profit margin, the more dissatisfied investors became. Even the minigames were designed to be more challenging.
While viewers laughed, saying, "As expected," Lee Kyung-bok held a briefing. The location shown on the screen changed to an auditorium.
[Purple Office Franchise Recruitment Investment Briefing Session]
Lee Kyung-bok sat beneath a banner hanging behind the stage. Across from him sat dozens of people, including Ethan and members of the merchants' association.
[Play Tip!]
[>Please read the script with the 'correct pronunciation' within the time limit!]
[>Before investor discontent explodes, calm them down with 'eye contact!']
As we entered the minigame, the gameplay was once again simple.
-What the heckㅋㅋㅋ This is how they use eye tracking technology ㅋㅋ
-It all starts with 80% dissatisfaction lol
-You're saying you can calm down these angry people with just a look?
-But if I actually make eye contact with Godple, I think I'll feel better lol
-Ah, that's the perfect eye (nods)
-But what about the pronunciation?
-Would you like to try being the manager of a soy sauce factory?
-Actually, it's more like an announcer exam rather than an explanation session, lol
-Are you a perfect talker? LOL
Amidst the viewers' apprehension and anticipation, Lee Kyung-bok cleared his throat slightly. Soon, he ascended the podium and took the microphone, and the countdown began.
Along with that, a script appeared at the top of the field of vision that had to be read.
“Hello. Welcome to the Purple Office Investment Briefing.”
The beginning was very simple.
Lee Kyung-bok read the script in a calm voice and looked at the investors.
"First, let me introduce you to Purple Office. We carefully select unique and excellent gifts that you won't find anywhere else."
-No lol why are you so good at this!
-Look at the dissatisfaction index going down lol
-A Gemalcon embroidered shirt with a perfect voice? How can you resist this?
-Your wallet opens in front of the perfect president, isn't that common sense?
-Mr. Per! Please, open up funding!
While the viewers were satisfied with the sight, Lee Kyung-bok calmly continued playing.
As a result of reading the entire script, I made no mistakes in pronunciation and distributed my gaze appropriately.
[Investment Briefing Ended!]
[Investors' complaints are…]
[0%!]
As the cannons exploded, investors stood up and clapped. The viewers smiled as they watched the investors' faces beaming with laughter.
-What the heckㅋㅋㅋ There was a standing ovationㅋㅋㅋ
-Does this also have a streamer mode?
-Aren't those investors actually scammers?
-As expected, all shareholders are the same!
-What are you talking about ㅋㅋ We don't have any complaints about Godple broadcasts and we get a standing ovation every time we broadcast?
-Really ㅋㅋ While suffering from the symptoms of perverts, they ask for more broadcasts and instead of giving a standing ovation, they give flags from all directions ㅋㅋㅋ
-Ah haha where are the NPCs rubbing against Imari?
Among them, those who played the game expressed their admiration from a different perspective.
-Oh lol, so it was 0%?
-That's also the highest difficulty 0% ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ
-If you actually do this, it's really impossible lol
-I have to look at the script and investors alternately, what the f*ck lol
-And then if you start messing up your pronunciation, that's the end for you lol
-I don't know about the other Smer, they just say whatever they want lol
-This time, even your eyes are quiet. How did you do it?
Unlike usual, Lee Kyung-bok's eyes didn't move at all. The surprise was even greater because the briefing ended naturally, literally.
Lee Kyung-bok gave him a tip with a faint smile.
"It's easy to plan your sightlines. And it was actually easy because it was difficult."
A question mark appeared in the chat window at his paradoxical expression. As if he'd anticipated it, Lee Kyung-bok immediately continued his explanation.
"Originally, you had to find dissatisfied investors, right? That would inevitably lead to a distraction. But in this case, since everyone is dissatisfied, I was able to determine the order."
-Oh? Really?
-Wow, that's right ㅋㅋㅋ The dissatisfaction gauge fills up again in the order that Godple calmed them down ㅋㅋ
-Perfect Think Big here again?
-Somehow the perfect kid said he had little movement lol
-I took Professor Per's business class lol
The viewers also understood and applauded. Lee Kyung-bok, returning to management mode, smiled at the sight of the increased funds.
“We’ve successfully attracted investment, and now we’re opening our third store!”
The third purple office.
There's not much left until today's goal.
* * *
Around the same time, Shop Fandom's headquarters.
It was late at night, but none of the employees left work.
“Oh, the construction of branch number 3 is finished.”
“No, you really hired me as Eclipse.”
“It would be perfect if there was something like a knight’s outfit, but it’s too bad.”
They were all monitoring Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast together. Thanks to the entertainment of the broadcast, there wasn't a single frown on their faces despite working overtime.
"Okay, it's almost time. Let's do one last check before we go."
The MD team leader, who was watching this, lightly clapped his hands and drew attention.
Following his instructions, the employees each checked their assigned tasks.
“There is no problem with the secondary goods product page.”
“There is nothing wrong with the pop-up store information page either.”
“Current server status is good, traffic distribution and queue system are both normal.”
The team leader breathed a sigh of relief at the report that finally returned. This was the moment he once again attempted to encourage his employees.
“Everyone, you’ve all worked hard.”
The representative came out and spoke on my behalf.
"Oh, sir. I'll report back anyway…"
The team leader tried to gather information and report on the situation, but the CEO waved him off.
"No, I heard it from behind, so it's okay. But did you check the server side overseas, especially Japan?"
The team leader averted his gaze at the CEO's question. But when no immediate answer came, the other employees all turned to the server manager.
“Uh, I… Isn’t Kokukiya in charge of Japanese secondary goods?”
The person in charge's expression was clearly bewildered. The CEO's face hardened at the answer and heaved a deep sigh.
"That's right, that's right. Don't you know the situation with Kokukiya? What happened after the release date was announced?"
“Ah, that…”
"Your servers were temporarily down, too. It happened even when they simply released merchandise. But do you think Japanese fans will stay quiet when news of a pop-up store comes out?"
The person in charge noticed it right away.
Although the format was a question, I could immediately tell what the representative wanted.
“Yes, we will immediately take care of overseas traffic as well!”
“…Yes, please keep in mind that Purple’s fans are not only Koreans.”
The representative said that and turned his gaze away.
"For the same reason, what about the announcement on Twitter? Do you have it in Japanese?"
“Okay, I’ll get it ready right away.”
The SNS manager also got to work right away, as expected. Fortunately, this only required translation, so it shouldn't be a major issue.
Still, the representative's expression did not soften.
The atmosphere suddenly became cold, and not only the team leader but all the employees looked around cautiously.
But the representative did not get angry.
"Whew, I apologize for reacting a little too sensitively. I know you're all tired from working overtime for two days in a row."
He took a deep breath and encouraged his employees instead.
"But as you all know, this pop-up store could be an event that could change the course of our shop fandom."
It was a connection to the Japanese market, the partnership with Kokukiya, and this time with Aurora Department Store.
"Not only us, but Aurora is also on standby right now. So, even if it's difficult, please focus just a little longer."
For Shopfandom, which had been focused solely on online shopping, it was a moment of opportunity and change.
“Yes, I understand!”
“It has to go perfectly!”
The team leader and his team members responded enthusiastically. The CEO responded with a smile and left.
There was no reason to burden him by watching him for no reason.
'It's almost here.'
Back at the office, the CEO calmed down. He pretended to be fine in front of his employees, but he was equally nervous.
While watching Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast in such anxious state.
<The third branch is also very stable.>
The voice everyone had been waiting for was heard.
<Let's slowly move on to today's final goal: expanding to the 4th branch!>
Unlike everyone else who is nervous.
His voice sounded very happy.