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Episode 443 – Coming Soon (3)
Purple Office 3 has been completed. After completing all the work, Lee Kyung-bok checked the overall operational status in management mode.
“The third branch is also very stable.”
The third branch's profits remained positive, giving viewers peace of mind.
It seemed obvious at first glance, but they had reason to be concerned.
-Since it's a franchise, there are some things that need to be taken out, but there's still a lot left over lol
-I was wondering why the ratio was normalized, but it was just a profit conversion lol
-The sense of responsibility also applies to management, Imariya.
-What?! Why are you leaving it like this!?
-Merchants Association: Smile^^
Unlike the second store, which was a directly managed store, the third store had a share that had to be distributed to investors.
Although the percentage returning to Lee Kyung-bok was reduced, the profit itself was not small.
-Is this the effect of the premium figure?
-Ah haha I can't stand premium!
-The reason it's the highest tier is because of Imari
-Oh my gosh lol but how did you unlock the highest tier already lol
-Isn't this a common perfect short cut phenomenon?
-This is also a reality check, lol
-Right ㅋㅋ It hasn't even been half a year since Godple debuted, but they're preparing the second batch of goods
-(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)
-Reality is better than fiction, isn't that common sense?
Most viewers cited the unlocking of the final item, the premium figure, as the reason. This was because, as it was an expensive item, it generated a significant profit.
But those who know the game thought differently.
-The product is good, but the population is a thug lol
-Really lol The floating population in suburban areas and cities is different
-This is why commercial districts are important, Imariya.
-If the ratio had been the same as at the briefing, I would have become really rich lol
In those chats, Lee Kyung-bok smiled and whined.
"Hey, that's not how you run a business. You need to reinvest the profits so they return to investors. If shareholders are happy, wouldn't I be happy too?"
-Ah haha that's right
-Idiot! Idiot who only knows the shareholders!
-Is this a stock company? What kind of stock company did I invest in?
-Realizing the interests of shareholders, that's what a perfect stock company is, right?
-Gotple's general shareholders meeting is so much fun lol
-The actual general shareholders' meeting is also fun in another sense haha
-Really lol If you're not a shareholder, it's hilarious
-That company lol
-Huh? There are so many places that come to mind?
-Oh my! That's it!
While the viewers clapped along, Lee Kyung-bok passed the deadline. Everyone laughed at the rapidly changing numbers.
With enough funds secured, Lee Kyung-bok stopped skipping.
“Let’s slowly move on to today’s final goal: expanding to the 4th branch!”
-Let's go for the full confirmation!
-No lol but why is it branch number 4!
-What's in store number 4?
-Since it's downtown, isn't it limited to 4 branches?
-Just make it neat and tidy, number 5!
Viewers still wondered why, but soon returned to the game. Lee Kyung-bok, who had chosen a downtown location, clicked his tongue lightly.
[Current brand awareness – 12.7%]
[Required brand awareness – 30%]
“Ah, as expected, my name recognition is holding me back again.”
Although there is sufficient capital, the conditions were not met this time either.
-It's 3 times more expensive than store 3, dammit.
-As expected, the city center is tough!
-I feel like the amount of money going in will be more than 3 times lol
-I need to work hard on marketing and save money again lol
-But it's not like the festival effect is completely absent lol
-Really lol I can't stand the Permusae festival
-Skip and go back to festival week, okay?
Lee Kyung-bok rolled his eyes for a moment at the viewers' comments.
"Well, I don't think holding another festival would be very efficient. Regional festivals target specific areas, so they're not cost-effective. It would be better to target only the city center."
-Yeah, I think so too
-If we had the same amount of money, we should have put all our money into marketing in the city center.
-And we need to do at least two more festivals, but the gap is too long.
-I want to see the Kingchiman Permusae Festival again!
-Did you just want to see Permusae? Haha!
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Lee Kyung-bok laughed at the response and called Vincent, a marketing expert.
Oh, Mr. Purple! Belated, but congratulations on opening your third store! I invested a little bit myself, and the returns were quite good.
Vincent answered with a bright smile.
-5252, did you burn the old purple coin?
-Imari, you have a very good grasp of the market situation, lol
-As expected of a marketing expert?
-There was a reason why Shin Soo was so bright lol
-Ah haha, money can be copied haha
Lee Kyung-bok also smiled at him.
"We're now considering expanding to a fourth location. We're planning to conduct marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness."
Oh, of course! I'm happy if Purple Office does well. Take your time and take a look!
A marketing menu was listed next to Vincent's hologram. Lee Kyung-bok quickly scrolled through it, searching for a solution.
'oh?'
Among them, there was one menu that caught Lee Kyung-bok's eye.
'You did a really good job selecting the game.'
As soon as he chose the menu, the viewers' eyes widened.
-Oh my gosh, is there something like this?
-You're saying there's a collaboration?
-Hahaha, is this okay?
-You're renting out a business that's already in the city center?!
-Is there a Black Corporate collaboration coming out?
-Does this mean the city center is overflowing?
-But where are you going?
Inter-company collaboration was the way to go. Lee Kyung-bok looked over the list of partners and felt a pang of regret.
"It's a shame there's no department store. If only that were available."
Although he wanted to connect games and reality, department stores were not on his list of candidates.
Instead, he chose the next best option.
“A bakery would be the best fit.”
-Oh good lol
-You can't leave out cake from the gift lol
-Is it likely that the permuse bread that came out at the festival will come out again?
-Permuseum goes well with anything!
-Oh my gosh, it's really the Jeongsimdang routeㅋㅋㅋ
-Persimdang project lol
Viewers were happy with the decision, but Vincent was different.
“Ah, ‘Bread Crown’…”
He sighed for a moment and then spoke with a serious expression.
"To be honest, the scale of Purple Office is quite different. To achieve collaboration, you'll need to pass a screening process, which won't be easy."
“Oh, similar to the investment briefing, the collaboration evaluation is also conducted as a mini-game.”
A description of the minigame appeared along with a holographic image.
“It’s good that it’s not easy.”
Lee Kyung-bok smiled confidently at him.
* * *
The collaboration judging mini-game was simply "Matching." However, it was played differently than the previous matching games.
"The process isn't difficult. Just match the appropriate product tier to each company's product. That's it."
The probability of passing the examination increases depending on the level reached within the time limit.
-Oh, so since Permusae and Gemalcon are Tier 1, I have to match them with Soboro bread?
-Oh my gosh, this is ridiculous, lol
– Seriously lol, isn't this really annoying?
-You have to memorize both companies' products!
-Is this meant to measure the level of understanding of the collaboration company's products?
-If you look at the collab, that's true lol
-No, I just don't understand why Soboro is the lowest tier.
-Hey lol is it you lol
-You really have to go to the upper tier with just a little bit of knowledge ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
When an argument about an untimely bread tier(?) was about to ignite in the chat window, Lee Kyung-bok clapped his hands to divert attention.
“Okay, I’ve memorized everything, so let’s go right away!”
Memorizing? Didn't the list just appear? A question mark appeared in the chat window, but Lee Kyung-bok immediately proved it.
“Oh, this pizza bread is delicious.”
He calmly flipped the cards over and matched the two products. There was not a moment of hesitation between checking the cards and matching them.
The viewers were surprised, but they immediately understood.
-It's easy for Godple, after all.
-Imari already proved it in Perfect Yami lol
-Really lol I memorized 25 numbers at once lol
-The person with the shape memory ability is Su-beon lol
-Vincent: It shouldn't be easy, right?
-Tsk tsk You should have watched the pertube
-Ah haha Vincent is a foreigner!
Lee Kyung-bok continued playing as if nothing had happened. As the mini-game progressed, the number of cards increased, but nothing could stop him.
[Passed the exam – 100%]
[Time remaining – 00:14:23]
Finally, we reached the final stage, and the odds were 100%. The time limit was running out.
Just when the viewers were about to give him a sigh.
[Bonus Game!]
[Congratulations on passing the screening!]
[In the bonus game, the settlement ratio can be increased depending on the level passed.]
A new system message caught everyone's attention.
“Oh, that’s right. You can’t just pass and be done with it.”
Due to the difference in company size, Purple Office's settlement ratio was quite low.
It was practically at a point where there was nothing left, but this could be adjusted through the bonus game.
“You could chalk it up to marketing costs, but you have to consider the benefits of sales, right?”
-Ah haha I have to go to Ssakparadas!
-If it's this guy, it's over right away lol
-Marketing costs (relative)
-A company that markets with other companies' money!?
-What is black corporate marketing?
-?????
-What is this?
-Oh my gosh lol This is so annoying lol
The viewers cheered, but then quickly became flustered. Things changed when Lee Kyung-bok began the bonus game.
“Huh? From the sky?”
Previously, you'd look through the neatly arranged cards to find a match. But this time, the deck of cards fell from above.
In other words, it meant that players had to check the shuffled cards one by one and arrange them.
-A bundle of cards?
-Chunjat!
-Hey! Domestic drips are prohibited!
-Oh my gosh lol What's with the added timer lol
-Another card is falling here?
-This isn't telling me not to break it lol
But it didn't end there.
[Added new card – 00:01:00]
A new timer appeared under the time limit.
Even if the player manages to organize the cards, new cards will appear, making it difficult to match them up as the cards are shuffled again.
-Oh my, isn't this not made to be broken?
-Aren't you planning on fucking me up?
-That means negotiations are difficult, lol
-Even for you, it seems like it will take some time?
Lee Kyung-bok, who was looking at the cards that had been thrown out, was puzzled by the chat.
“No, I thought it would be too easy this way…”
His words left viewers bewildered. How could this seem so easy?
As the timer started ticking, Lee Kyung-bok took action instead of explaining.
-??????
-What is it? Why are you so good at finding it?
-No lol, don't you have to try it at least twice to get it to match?
-What the heckㅋㅋㅋ If you flip it over, it'll come out evenㅋㅋㅋ
-Manhae's Godple again!?
-Isn't this a matter of luck?
The number of cards began to decrease rapidly, and in fact, the speed increased even more in the bonus game.
Lee Kyung-bok burst into laughter at the shocked viewers.
"I showed you everything when it fell from the sky earlier, didn't I? It seems like they made it easy because it's a bonus game. Oh, and of course, the key is finding all the cards before they drop."
-to?
-You memorized it after seeing it fall at the beginning?
-What!? How did you memorize all that!?
-(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)
-It's possible with this guy, lol
-Shape memory ON!
-This game is a super power simulator, right? LOL
-Bonus (Godple only)
The audience burst into laughter, and the laughter grew louder as time passed.
Purple Office's settlement rate rose and reached a boiling point. And finally, as the rate grew even higher, chatter poured in.
-Okay, who needs to be judged now?
-Ah haha, thank you Bread Shack!
-Imari, be thankful for the collaboration with Godple. Haha.
-Isn't this also a testament to reality?
-Right, lol. If you play with Godple, you definitely benefit.
-Purple Coin always benefits, that's common sense, right?
-Then it's right that this guy takes up a lot of the proportionsㅋㅋㅋㅋ
To the viewers, this was not much different from reality.
* * *
The collaboration with the bakery, Bread Crown, was a success.
“Please give me the Purple Office limited edition cake.”
“Wow, this is really pretty.”
“It’s too good to eat…”
Customers who visited the bakery showered the bakery with praise as they purchased limited edition items.
Viewers laughed at him, but also expressed a little envy.
-I thought there would be a Permuse bread lol
-???: If you buy a Permusae figure, you get a cake!
-Make a forest with green tea cakes lol
– Collaboration implementation is also good
-Wow lol I could really sell this right now
-The answer sheet is already out, so why don't you copy it?
-Are you seeing the first batch?
-Right, lol. I think you can apply for a collaboration with this concept.
Lee Kyung-bok smiled at the chat and returned to business mode.
“I think it’s because the settlement ratio has been raised, but collaborations are quite profitable.”
As the date passed, not only did awareness rise, but funds also began to flow in.
-There is a difference in scale, lol
-There are definitely a lot of bakeries lol
-So Bread Crown has actually become a Purple Office franchise?
-This house's profits are delicious lol
As the deadline passed, the recognition criteria were met. Lee Kyung-bok immediately selected the candidate.
"Okay, everything's ready. Now, let's start construction on branch number 4!"
Construction of the fourth branch began and Lee Gyeong-bok finished hiring employees.
-Oh lol the store manager's decibel lol
-The boss who exploits his students after his interns!?
-Professor Black lol
-Are you even researching the exploitation of graduate students?
-Something, something seems to be noisy in the store!
-What if you get fooled by a customer?
-But since Mr. Daehan is an employee, I think he'll do well lol
-The translation model is King Jeong, lol
-Ah haha, I heard there are a lot of foreign guests in the city center.
The chat room erupted in laughter at the familiar name. Lee Kyung-bok smiled back and turned the date.
So, the day before the completion of the 4th branch, Lee Kyung-bok stopped skipping and lightly clapped his hands.
"Well, in just one more day, Purple Office will have expanded to its fourth location. Remember when I started today, I said our goal was to open a fourth location? There's a reason for that."
The viewers immediately followed his words.
-Ouch haha you're finally telling me haha
-This guy's only goal is to become the king lol
-What kind of king is Pterosaur? LOL
-There must be a reason for this, right!? (Really)
-Really ㅋㅋ I keep wondering why it has to be branch 4 ㅋㅋㅋ
Lee Kyung-bok smiled even more deeply at the curious faces of the viewers.
"Actually, I have a surprise for you all today. It's also related to why I decided to call this game a franchise tale."
He said that and pressed the skip button. As soon as the fourth branch was completed, Lee Kyung-bok applauded with a bright smile.
"Okay, so the Purple Office 4 branch has been completed. We've achieved our goal, so we'll end the game here."
As soon as the game ended and the location changed to the studio, the chat window became abuzz.
-?????
-Are you saying that surprise is indulgence!?
-What!? I don't need this kind of surprise!
-Oh my gosh lol, so you set a goal to catch Bang Jong-gak?
-Huh? What did we do wrong?!
Amidst the rapidly pouring chat, embarrassment was palpable. Lee Kyung-bok responded with a smile.
"Well, I suppose it's time to indulge. You won't be disappointed. I have a place for you to go."
At his words, question marks erupted in the chat window. They had no idea why Lee Kyung-bok was acting like this.
Meanwhile, Lee Kyung-bok's eyes rolled back. It was because the studio screen had turned on.
It was Park Joo-ho's signal.
'All set!'
My heart was pounding.
Lee Kyung-bok threw out the prepared comment with an expression full of anticipation.
“Let me introduce you to you.”
With those words, the SNS site Stellagram appeared on the screen.
-omg?
-What the heck lol Are you starting Stellagram?
-Pertellagram has been opened!?
-Ah haha like and follow just like!
-Tsu has a Stellagram account…?
-Hyung, you were popular after allㅠㅠ
The viewers were mistaken.
I wondered if Lee Kyung-bok was starting a social media presence. But that misunderstanding was soon resolved.
-Huh? What is it?
-Aurora?
-Why are you going to Aurora Department Store?
-5252, is there an error in the spreadsheet?
-Pter? Department store?
-ok?
-Oh my gosh, really?
Park Joo-ho logged into Aurora Department Store's account. Viewers were initially confused, then shocked.
“I told you, right?”
Lee Kyung-bok smiled, took a step aside, and pointed at the screen.
“I will let you know about any news related to goods right away.”
The latest post from the Aurora Department Store account had a phrase written in flowing cursive on a pure white background.
[Perfect Play]
[With]
[Aurora]
One picture was enough to explain.