Chapter 363
In the past, there was a famous variety show in South Korea.
The program's name was Master.
It was a show where a comedian with exceptional talent would practice for a week and then perform feats that ordinary people could not easily accomplish, providing entertainment.
The popularity of this Master show was immense.
It was because the comedian, like a true master, performed genuinely remarkable things, not fake, paired with appropriate skits.
Similarly, in Japan, South Korea's neighboring country, there was a similar variety show.
It was a program where a popular actress received instruction from masters in various fields on their special skills.
That actress had outstanding beauty and acting ability, and was very popular, but the most peculiar aspect emerged in this show.
She was dexterous with her hands.
It is said she had been that way since childhood.
She also had grit and concentration; the combination of these three traits resulted in the actress reaching a level where she could replicate the special skills of numerous masters.
It was so astonishing that often the masters teaching her were also caught on camera looking surprised.
Both programs even gave rise to rumors that they were rigged.
People love seeing someone talented display their talent like that.
And their talent, while not top-tier, could be seen as the ability to imitate others up to a certain level more easily than most.
Then what about top-tier talent?
A skill that truly only one person in the world can do.
Of course, they would be able to do it too.
They only need to succeed once after several hours of trying; for those with exceptional senses and concentration, it's inevitable that they could succeed at least once.
In fact, the Japanese actress does a broadcast similar to this.
But what if it's not several hours?
“For me, the chances are exactly one... Hmm, exactly two?”
Seo-jun tilted his head.
- LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL You scared?
- Doing it in one go is way too much
- The streamer is a monster lol
- So the rules aren’t even decided yet?
They had to set the rules.
As an aside, Seo-jun didn’t want people only coming with challenges that could only be done in that booth, that environment.
So.
“First, the structure will be like this. I will divide my daily schedule in half. Then, in the earlier time slot, I’ll go around having fun.”
In other words, he’ll be going around enjoying the event.
“Why? What? You got a problem?”
- LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
- So that's why you didn’t take any sponsors
- It's not that there were no sponsors; the streamer just wanted to have fun.
- Are there streamers who've done this?
There are streamers who have wandered around.
No, there are many.
They are also viewers before being streamers.
Spontaneous streams are also possible.
But there was no case where the ones in charge of booths went wandering around.
Most of those in charge of booths were too busy handling the crowds of people to have time to wander.
They might be able to rest for a day during the festival, but no one had split their schedule in half like Seo-jun.
Of course.
‘That’s not a reason I can’t do it.’
In any case, with the structure, he couldn’t help but rest.
Seo-jun began to explain this point.
“Everyone, what do you think will happen if I accept just anyone?”
There is an audition broadcast where a famous streamer selects fixed members.
It is similar to Seo-jun’s booth in that people prepare something and come, targeting most viewers.
Therefore, the drawbacks would also be similar.
Exactly.
“Don’t you think we need a first-level filter?”
That anyone can come.
If only boring people come, that’s actually better.
But what about trolls?
What if a troll suddenly appears and harms the fun of the broadcast and causes damage?
Above all, even just boring people coming is a problem.
They would end up taking up too much time.
Then, in Seo-jun’s booth, which isn’t about selecting fixed members, what kind of people would make up the majority?
- People bringing trivial things would be all over the place, I bet
- lmao yeah, the streamer can't deal with all of them
- For the sake of booth operation, it can’t be helped
- Filter! We need a filter!
“So inevitably! With tears in my eyes, I will rest for half the day, everyone.”
Seo-jun wiped the corner of his eye.
He didn’t make a sobbing sound.
Because acting should never be overdone.
- Stop your bullshit, streamer
- I can’t help but think you planned this content just because you wanted to rest for half a day
- LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL fr LOL LOL LOL LOL that’s probably it
It’s not working.
Seo-jun opened his eyes sharply.
There were even sages in the chat who saw through him.
“Alright, anyway, in the earlier time slot, I will filter them out. Those who want to win the prize money, come early and register there. Bring something difficult.”
Probably, most won't even be able to register.
“Then, in the afternoon, please demonstrate again in front of me. Then I will imitate it. Whatever it is.”
‘Really anything?’ chats like that came up.
Seo-jun was naturally confident.
“Exactly three times! Within three attempts, I can do what was shown in front of me.”
- LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL and in the midst of that it increased to three attempts LOL LOL LOL the streamer is hilarious LOL LOL
- This guy has confidence but he’s always provoking or acting ambiguous and it’s a total laugh riot LOL LOL LOL
- But you did manage everything in the end, right?
After trying about twice, I’ll get the hang of it.
Doing it in one try might be difficult even for me.
‘Because a process of adjusting a few times is necessary.’
That was decided.
Seo-jun had announced everything, so he carefully watched the viewers’ chat.
Because he could prepare in advance for whatever might come up.
- Guys, you remember? This bastard is technologically challenged LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
- Total ultra tech-illiterate, LOL LOL LOL the idiot who washes electronic devices with soap LOL LOL
- That’s the only thing he’s lacking lol lol
“Everyone, I admit I’m tech-illiterate, but do you really think I can’t watch what you do and imitate it?”
Chat replied that it seemed like he might not be able to.
Seo-jun looked up at the ceiling in disbelief.
What had become of his image?
“I went to Korea University.”
When he appealed to his intelligence, people finally stopped pushing the tech-illiterate image.
Nevertheless, strange things kept coming up.
- How about crossdressing?
- Regular people can do it, so it probably won’t get registered
- Ah, that won’t work. The most manly thing is crossdressing though
- Since only men can crossdress, it is indeed a manly act LMAO LOL LOL LOL
- Wow but... there’s really nothing you can’t do? Among normal things?
In addition to crossdressing, there were many bizarre things.
Ideas that aimed to catch him through tricks, not skill.
Of course, most were shot down before they even started, and they would be shot down at the actual booth too.
“Right? You can’t win, right? It’ll be hard to get the prize money.”
Maybe many would fail even at the first registration?
How many masters could there be who could perform feats that ordinary people can’t, at that booth?
‘Only a few will come, I guess. Then I can just comfortably chat with fans.’
And.
Later, Seo-jun would come to regret this thought.
* * *
“Hey. What’s this talk about the booth? Why didn’t you tell me?”
“What.”
“Twitch Star! No, I’m also a Point member, right? Couldn’t you have told me?”
Tae-woo, who ambushed Seo-jun right after his broadcast ended, fumed and charged at him but was stopped.
By precisely Seo-jun’s one finger pressing against his forehead.
“Wow, seriously, how do you do this? Every time I’m on the receiving end, it’s so amazing.”
Tae-woo gritted his teeth and tried to press his head forward but couldn’t advance even one step.
After struggling, Tae-woo eventually gave up and went to the living room, and Seo-jun followed after tidying up.
“So where are you doing it?”
“What.”
“The booth location.”
“Ah.”
“Haven’t the booth locations for streamers without sponsors been decided yet? Mine is set.”
Game companies really do their part as sponsors.
They even sponsor Twitch Star.
As such, the operation team allocates areas to game companies.
Telling them to place their sponsored streamers’ booths in good locations.
Then what about streamers without sponsors?
The operation team divides them up appropriately.
“No, the booth locations were all decided long ago. Before I became a streamer.”
“Right, so where is yours? The outskirts? That must be the only place left to set up.”
Location is important.
Even if it’s not a so-called prime spot, an outlying area far from the center is clearly undesirable.
Of course, Seo-jun is not at a level where he needs to worry about that.
“I don’t really know.”
“You still haven’t heard?”
Tae-woo clicked his tongue.
What on earth was he doing without proper preparation?
“It doesn’t matter. And Manager Yoon-ho will tell me tomorrow. He’s been preparing everything since finishing the history book. Thanks to that, even in Last, that team was given a bit of leniency.”
“...That?”
“What.”
“... ”
“What do you mean ‘that’, Tae-woo.”
* * *
The next day, Seo-jun headed to Point’s office early in the morning.
It was originally Point’s job to prepare booths like this, but even so, the schedule had been tight, and amid that Seo-jun had been busy with other things and couldn’t pay much attention, so he felt very grateful.
“Hello.”
Ha Yoon-ho greeted Seo-jun and immediately guided him to the meeting room.
“Hello.”
“This way.”
“Yes.”
Ha Yoon-ho handed Seo-jun some snacks after he sat down in the meeting room and began his explanation.
First, he brought up the layout of the Twitch Star event venue on the screen.
“As you can see here, game companies set up large booths one by one and let many streamers and viewers play games together. That’s the power of capital.”
Of course, streamers without sponsors could also expand their booths up to a certain size at no cost.
Because the operating committee supports them with money received from game companies.
Of course, streamers must undergo continuous screening for months.
That’s why it’s best to just collude with game companies.
“Sometimes, each streamer pairs up with two viewers to form a team and goes against another streamer’s viewer team, or they hold full-on tournaments, and so on. It varies by booth. Anyway, the large spaces in the best locations are claimed by game companies.”
“I see.”
“Yes, and when Seo-jun said he would participate in Twitch Star, there were already no remaining spots. Even though it’s the largest event venue in the country, it can’t be helped.”
“That’s why I said I wouldn’t do it then.”
“No! That can’t be! If Seo-jun drops out of Twitch Star now, it’s just red bean bread without red beans, isn’t it?”
“Yes.”
“Anyway, when Seo-jun said he wanted to participate, the operating committee also said he must absolutely appear. Even if there is no space! Even if there isn’t, we have to make one!”
“So where is it?”
Then they must have made something suitable.
Preferably the outskirts.
Seo-jun wasn’t at a level of worrying whether people come or not; rather, he should hope for fewer people.
“Right here!”
Ha Yoon-ho stood up and pointed to a spot on the screen.
And Seo-jun asked in bewilderment.
“The center? It is, isn’t it?”
“Yes. The center. The very center. Originally, it was the booth left at the very middle for conducting surveys, inviting singers, and holding various fun festivals, but we decided to give it to Seo-jun! By unanimous agreement of the committee! How about that!”
“No, why…”
But Seo-jun’s face had darkened.
Because the very center was the worst location.
The place where the most people gathered.