The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 459

Episode 459 – Crew Meeting (2)

Late afternoon, Genome's studio.

“Oh my, come in quickly.”

“It’s been a while.”

“Oh, it’s been so long! It’s the first time since the competition!”

“That’s right, Decibel and Ikle are like that.”

The four members of the Purge Day crew gathered for a meeting. Before the main story began, Genome clapped first.

"Okay, we'll do it officially on air, but first! Welcome to Decibel's crew!"

“Welcome!”

“I look forward to working with you in the future.”

The two existing members also clapped their hands and welcomed her.

Decibel smiled at him and clasped his hands together.

“Oh, thank you so much! I really didn’t expect you to accept it so readily…! I’ll really work hard!”

Everyone laughed at her touching words.

“No, you’re not a meme, you look like a real new employee.”

“I appreciate your effort, but please don’t feel too burdened.”

"We're all here to make the broadcast fun, right? And today's the same."

“Oh, yes, yes! Thank you so much for taking the time!”

Decibel nodded in agreement and smiled. Genome then turned his gaze to her and Lee Kyung-bok.

"No, but you said you two saw each other at the Purple Office? Was there any problem?"

"Oh, I was really surprised when I heard that. If I'd done something wrong, Purple's face could have been exposed…"

Decibel glanced at Eclipse, who also agreed. Meanwhile, Lee Kyung-bok leisurely waved his hand.

“There was no problem. And I already told Decibel-nim first, but there was something I wanted to tell you both.”

"huh?"

“To us?”

Lee Kyung-bok confided his concerns to Decibel, as if he were telling her. Both Genome and Eclipse's eyes widened.

Lee Kyung-bok gave an awkward laugh at that reaction.

“Actually, I didn’t know it would be this fast, but the support and affection from viewers was so great that I couldn’t help but worry.”

“Ah… that’s definitely true.”

“Oh, Master, it’s been five months now? Wow, I still can’t believe it.”

“Even if you say he’s a streamer who’s been around for five years, not just five months, it’s still hard to believe.”

When the other members nodded, Lee Kyung-bok smiled faintly.

"I'm a bit like that. I treat others like mirrors. Whether they treat me well or not, I return the favor."

A favor is returned with a favor. And vice versa. The other three nodded.

“Well, isn’t that the case for most people? That’s just how people feel.”

“I actually think that’s desirable.”

“Ugh, wouldn’t it be weird if I treated you poorly even though you treated me well?”

Lee Kyung-bok continued speaking with a look of relief at that reaction.

"It's the same for viewers. That's why I wore a mask at the after-party last time, and why I showed my face to some extent in the vlog. Since viewers care about me, I felt it was right to show my true self as well."

“Because the viewers really liked it.”

“Wow, Master, you really hit the jackpot.”

Genome and Decibel immediately agreed, but Eclipse's reaction was slightly different. He cautiously opened his mouth.

"But, even so, isn't there a reason you didn't reveal it all this time? Are you feeling better now?"

A moment of silence fell.

The other two people looked at Lee Gyeong-bok's expression, and Lee Gyeong-bok was carefully choosing his words.

"Well, not entirely. If it were, there wouldn't be any need to worry. But it's definitely improved since the first broadcast. And that's thanks to the viewers, too."

“Then… that’s fortunate.”

A look of envy crossed Eclipse's face, but soon changed to a bitter expression.

“I’m sure Purple will make a wise choice.”

Then, Genome took the initiative and cleaned things up.

"Ahem, actually, there's no right answer to this. Hey, look at me. Something completely unexpected happened because I was so darn darn darn. Whether it's good or bad, we'll just have to see for ourselves. But I'll tell you one thing for sure."

As he raised his voice confidently, others gathered their attention.

"If you do something stupid? The viewers, of course, and our members here, will fully support you no matter what happens."

"Oh, right. That's for sure. Well, I just announced that I was going to a league tournament… Anyway, what's important is what kind of broadcast I'm going to do!"

As Decibel added his words in support, the two of them smiled.

“You are absolutely right.”

“That’s right. I came here to prepare for the merger, but I got distracted for a moment.”

As the mood changed, Lee Gyeong-bok lightly clapped his hands.

“Then let’s take a look at the content that Decibel has prepared!”

* * *

I've finally reviewed the games Decibel has prepared. Each game was unfamiliar to me, so just browsing through them took quite some time.

"Well, everyone can see it, but you can see that Decibel-nim put a lot of thought into it. He's chosen a product that's both recognizable and playable."

“I feel anew that there are many games I haven’t played.”

“I see. You must have really invested a lot of time.”

Decibel couldn't hide the smile on his face at the members' praise.

"No, I did put in a little effort. And this wasn't something I just picked. Since it's a merger, I took the other members' characteristics into consideration as well!"

“Oh? A trait?”

Decibel nodded at him and looked at each of them one by one.

"First of all, Master is an omnipotent being, so he's actually an exception! Honestly, no matter what you choose, you'll do well."

“Oh, this is a fact.”

“Well, I admit it.”

While Lee Kyung-bok was laughing at him, Decibel looked back at Eclipse.

"As everyone knows, Mr. Lee is great at close combat. That's why I excluded games that don't feature close combat."

“It’s definitely a bit difficult if you can’t do close combat.”

Eclipse smiled awkwardly and admitted, and soon Genome looked at her with a expectant expression.

“Genome… To be honest, his physical strength is a bit lacking compared to the other two.”

“Mr. Decibel, it’s not like it doesn’t hurt if you poke it gently.”

As Genome playfully turned serious, Decibel quickly waved his hand and added.

"Oh, of course, it's all relative! Instead, Genome-nim is incredibly quick-witted and has extensive experience in both close-quarters and long-range combat, making him more of an all-rounder!"

“You didn’t make this up in a hurry because you were upset, did you?”

Decibel's eyes widened as Lee Kyung-bok slyly teased him.

“No, no! Seriously, seriously!”

"Hey, what are you trying to call a pervert again? What about you, Decibel?"

“Huh? The aftertaste? I think it’s true that you’re upset.”

“Oh, no, I really said no!”

When Genome complained, everyone burst into laughter. Decibel hesitated for a moment, then confidently spoke.

“To be honest, I think I’m physically better than Genom.”

“No, another fact here?”

"But I'm still not used to close combat. I don't have much experience with weapons, so my skills aren't that great. However, my shooting skills have improved a lot since I received coaching from you last time!"

“Oh, I admit that. I saw on TV that you cleared the Bullet Tower.”

Genome agreed and wiped away his playfulness.

"Decibel, you're so good at self-objectification. Anyway, that's how you prepared games where each character has a specific role?"

“Yes, yes! I think it would be more fun if we each did what we were good at.”

Everyone smiled at her confident answer. Meanwhile, Genome quickly sorted through the list, dividing it into two broad categories.

"Okay! This side is 'cooperation,' the other side is 'competition.' Are you all on one team, or are you two teams, or are you an individual?"

Lee Kyung-bok tried to gauge which would be better for him. But before he could, Genome moved his hand cautiously, yet with a confident expression.

“I don’t think this broadcast would go well with ‘competition.’”

Everyone was surprised by that bold decision. But Lee Kyung-bok's surprise was different from others'.

'As expected of my brother.'

This was because his intuition also made the same judgment as Genome.

"Now, listen. Competing against other crew members in a merger? Of course, it's fun. But what did Decibel want in this merger? To be recognized by the viewers."

“Right…?”

"But are you bringing up competitive gaming here? That won't do. Why? Because it'll divide viewers into factions."

Genome bent his thumb and spread out four fingers.

"Of course, viewers love all four of us. But do they love us equally? That's not true. They end up rooting for one of the four, or for one of the teams. So what happens then? We can't help but root for them, right?"

“I guess it’s because you become more immersed in the person you’re rooting for, and it’s more fun when the person you’re rooting for does well.”

"Yeah, that's exactly it. When you cheer for someone like this, you naturally develop antipathy toward the opposing team. Of course, it's just for fun, so it's lighthearted. It's lighthearted, but it also inevitably diminishes the sense of 'crew.'"

Everyone nodded at Genome's explanation.

“That is certainly true.”

“This time, we need to show Decibel joining the crew naturally.”

"Ah… that's right. I think it'd be better if it gave off the feeling of being a single crew. Wow, as expected, Genome-nim is really good at analysis."

At the members' nod, Genome snapped his fingers with a satisfied expression.

"Okay. Now that we've all agreed, let's choose one of the 'cooperation' options for this game."

The candidates were narrowed down again. The members reviewed the list once more, and Lee Kyung-bok pointed out the game he felt most comfortable with.

“How about this, Helapomers?”

Hellaformers.

It was a four-player cooperative sci-fi shooter. As the title suggests, it was a game that utilized the concept of "terraforming," where players became special forces pioneering hell.

“Oh, I thought this looked fun too. The characters are really cool.”

"I like the variety of melee weapons, even though it's a shooter. There are also separate classes."

"Oh, this is definitely good. The suit design is well-chosen, and the effects are spectacular. It's also important for the viewers to enjoy it."

Everyone expressed their positive opinions. Soon, all four nodded in unison.

“Then shall we go with Master’s pick?”

“Wow, you picked this one out right away.”

“Isn’t it because he’s a streamer who’s crazy about fun?”

Lee Kyung-bok laughed at the members' reactions and then brought out the calendar.

“Then now we just need to set a schedule.”

“When will it be good…”

“I’m fine anytime.”

"Let's see. Tomorrow is the last day of Purple Office, right? Then how about the day after that?"

Everyone exchanged glances at Genome's words. No one denied it.

"Okay, then let's decide tomorrow! Our crew has a lot of viewers who overlap with us. Perfect for when you're feeling empty after Purple Office ends! We'll fill that void with this merger."

“Okay! Then I’ll fix it the day after tomorrow!”

“It’s been a while since I’ve played a new game, so I’m already looking forward to it.”

“Oh, this will be really fun.”

The members who had reached an agreement quickly cleared their seats.

"Huh, but tomorrow's already the last day of Purple Office? It felt like I went to work just the day before yesterday."

“Oh, really. Why does time go by so fast?”

"Good times tend to pass quickly, don't they? Still, I'm glad it ended without incident."

Genome glanced at Lee Kyung-bok and asked.

“But it’s the last day, so is there anything you’ve prepared separately for the broadcast?”

"For now, I was just trying to communicate and share my thoughts as usual. Oh, there's one thing that's different."

All three looked back at Lee Kyung-bok with curious eyes. What's the difference?

To this he replied with a smile.

“It’s the last day, so I have a favor to ask of Aurora.”

* * *

Around the same time, Seo Young-seon's office.

“All four locations have been confirmed.”

The secretary reported politely.

“Tomorrow, all four locations will be open until midnight, with the pop-up store event venues only.”

“Okay, thank you for your hard work.”

Seo Young-seon answered briefly with a smile.

She gave the order, and it was done. That was enough.

'Oh, you're being cheeky.'

She recalled her phone call with Lee Kyung-bok. Who could possibly make such a request directly to her?

To a third party, it might have seemed absurd and reckless. Perhaps those engrossed in the drama might have thought Seo Young-sun admired Lee Kyung-bok's spirit of challenge.

However, the standards of the person involved, Seo Young-seon, were different from theirs.

'Still, it would be a great help to Aurora.'

What mattered to her was practicality.

A rude gain was far better than a polite loss. Moreover, Lee Gyeong-bok's request was more than just a gesture of affection, not rudeness.

'The most we can afford is the night shift allowance.'

Seo Young-seon checked this decision with a mental calculator.

Under her direction, the security guards at each branch were forced to work unscheduled night shifts, and the cost had to be paid for so there would be no complaints.

'What you get in return is the last moments of the Purple Office.'

The last was just as special as the first. As soon as Seo Young-sun heard Lee Gyeong-bok's request, a picture formed in her mind.

Inside the department store, where all the lights are off, only the Purple Office will remain illuminated. In front of it, countless fans will line up, waiting for that final moment.

'Customers will never forget the feeling they had at that time.'

Memories are closely linked to emotions. Fans will etch that ending in their minds.

And the place of that moment, ‘Aurora Department Store’, is also remembered.

'With that, the images of Purple and Aurora are synchronized.'

Even though Purple Office is gone, its memories will remain. The lingering emotions will linger with fans every time they visit the department store.

This was the painting Seo Young-sun had drawn at this pop-up store event. Lee Kyung-bok presented the final piece.

‘…literally perfect.’

A deep smile played on her lips. The reason Lee Kyung-bok is loved by so many, and the confidence that it will continue.

Seo Young-seon realized that Lee Gyeong-bok was not just a fad.

'Is this your heart towards fans and customers?'

It's a common marketing slogan. It's actually just a fancy word.

But in other words, it also meant that it was good marketing.

'We need to stay close in the future.'

Lee Gyeong-bok was a person who made it happen without any hesitation.