NOVEL NEXT Chapter 66
The advertisement was successfully concluded. With cheering viewers and delicious naengmyeon, I was thrilled with the successful ad that left a hefty sponsorship from the advertising agency…
There was nothing to be overlooked.
The advertisement broadcast, which I didn’t have high expectations for, gave me a surprisingly rich satisfaction.
First of all, I didn’t have to worry about connecting with the viewers.
Do you know how I feel, squeezing my heart every day over what story to tell today?
It felt like my daily life as a lucky bum, where the broadcast suddenly succeeded, wouldn’t differ much from the Susu’s.
Looking at streamers who can talk about all sorts of topics for hours, I couldn’t help but feel awe.
Or maybe they are people whose life’s twists and turns are so deep and dense that they have endless stories to share.
I realized that people in the past loved skilled storytellers for a reason.
Seeing in real-time that the products I advertised were flying off the shelves was also a subtly enjoyable factor.
The thrill of watching the stockpile decrease piece by piece…
It made me feel like I succeeded so effectively at sales; it felt like the result of my marketing prowess.
Yeah, I won’t deny it.
The naengmyeon advertisement broadcast with Hanareum F&B was quite fun.
I went in with just a feeling of enjoyment, without any plan whatsoever.
Maybe because of that, my perception towards the annoying advertising proposal emails changed.
If it’s like this, I feel like I can try a few more ads.
Of course, I have to sift through the decent ones among them.
Let’s take our time and pick them out later.
There will be many broadcasting days ahead.
So I finished the advertisement broadcast, cleaned up the eaten naengmyeon and the gas burner, and was in the middle of a follow-up broadcast.
The follow-up broadcast was nothing special, just a part two of a two-hour stream, feeling weird to stop right after a two-hour broadcast.
Viewers had already been complaining about having less broadcasting time, so if I ended it abruptly, I could already imagine what might happen.
Honestly, it doesn’t matter much to me, but it felt a bit harsh for those who only have me to look at.
I often find myself surprised when I reflect on this side of me.
When did I become someone who is swayed by such trivial emotions, I wonder.
Yet, I nod slightly, feeling that it’s much better than being an emotionless machine robot-like human.
“Like this… While caring for allies, hit a move. It’s important for support roles like Bard to position themselves where they don’t get killed too easily. Since the enemy dealers will aim for support first, just staying alive is already one portion of contribution.”
The part two broadcast was an EOW broadcast.
Coupled with trivial talk.
Since there was no other content to do, I picked up a familiar game.
Today, I didn’t want to go intensely, so I chose a support character that allowed for a more relaxed gameplay.
Thanks to that, I could talk with viewers while playing the game.
If I ran out of things to say, I’d share game tips or stories that come to mind.
And there’s a game screen to look at, so there isn’t a lack of things to see.
“Is toast a meal or a snack? Hmm, that’s a tricky question. Does it depend on how many you eat? That’s actually a valid point. You must have had a few to know.”
It was during that banal conversation with the viewers.
[? They say the naengmyeon is sold out?]
[For real?]
[Huh?]
[They say it’s sold out.]
[Sold out ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
[Teacher, they say you sold out.]
[Sold out goddess Mollru ㄷㄷ]
[Looks like we cleared out all the unsold stock ㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
[Look at the firepower from the broth guys.]
[I’m a broth fan but didn’t buy a single one, sorry;]
[You’re expelled from our broth group ㅇㅇ]
[The broth group is a bit tainted.]
[A fandom where the nicknames change every day.]
“Sold out, you say?”
Sold out, which means the naengmyeon I advertised is completely out of stock.
What kind of absurdity is this?
It turns out that products that hadn’t been specifically advertised other than me, which had built up stock for months since their release, have all been sold out.
I didn’t think I was that good of an advertiser.
Dumbfounded, I ended up giving my life to the approaching enemy agent.
It seemed I wasn’t the only one confused.
[So why is it sold out?]
I don’t know, either.
Why is the business doing so well?
*
<<Found out where Mollru lives ㅋㅋ> There’s a cluster of one-room apartments around Sillim. I thought with that kind of earning, she’d be living somewhere nicer, but it seems she’s more frugal than expected. ㅇㅇ : What kind of aggro is this? ㄴ ㅇㅇ : No feeding the idiot. ㅇㅇ : How many times does this new character need to appear? It’s tiresome. ㅇㅇ : The female fans must be exhausted too. ㅇㅇ : 121.73 delusion accomplice broth arrest. <<For real, idiots ㅋ> (Mollru.jpg.) Today’s commercial broadcast while reflecting her face in the naengmyeon broth and spoon. I compared it to her real self I secretly followed last time. It’s definitely her ㅋㅋ Mollru is super pretty. ㅇㅇ : There really is such a person… ㅇㅇ : The original poster’s mother must be weeping in real-time. ㅇㅇ : To the Hallucination gallery. ㅇㅇ : The spoon can be justified, but I never imagined the naengmyeon broth ㅅㅂ can’t even fathom it ㅋㅋlook at this creep. ㄴ ㅇㅇ : ㄹㅇㅋㅋ Thinking that the blurry image was split frame by frame for clarity gives the chills. ㄴ ㅇㅇ : As if it’s that creepy at the mouth of a soup. Just picked it up from somewhere. ㄴ ㅇㅇ : Kids are adorable when they’re pure. “Those trash…”. An arrogant superiority complex about knowing Mollru’s actual face and a thirst for recognition that couldn’t be filled anywhere in reality. The man wanted to lead this foolish community while simultaneously being acknowledged by them. <<I waited around and tried to take a picture of Mollru’s real face.> There’s no way they won’t believe me now. Honestly, aren’t you also curious about Mollru’s face? Also where does she live, what does she usually do? I can’t be the only one. She has a face so precious it shouldn't be seen by just me, so I snapped a picture to certify it ㄱㄷ. ㅇㅇ : Going so far, what next, announcing a crime? ㅇㅇ : The world is scary, just looking at this community. ㅇㅇ : Shouldn’t this be reported? ㅇㅇ : I don’t know, this seems like a madman. ㅇㅇ : I can’t tell if it’s real or fake at this point. ㄴ ㅇㅇ : What’s true? ㅋㅋ just an idiot blabbering, don’t fall for their aggro. ㅇㅇ : Domestic stalker gallery ㄷㄷ; ㅇㅇ : Yeah~ Next time, be sure to confirm a photo at her house~ I won’t believe it without proof~ ㄴ ㅇㅇ : Might as well touch her chest and give a review ㅇㅇ that’s what I’m curious about. ㄴ ㅇㅇ : Screenshot obtained, excuse me police report filed. The man, who had his face plastered against his phone, finally looked up. A despicable smile lingered on his lips in front of him, stood the entrance to Mollru’s one-room apartment. * “It’s rooibos tea. It smells nice.” “Ah, thank you.” This is Si-young’s house. The reason I suddenly visited Si-young’s house was nothing special. It was the regular YouTube strategy meeting. A weekly session where Si-young gives her regular reports and we discuss the direction we should be heading. Officially a discussion, but it was borderline a one-sided meeting led by Si-young. I played the role of someone who goes, “Hmm, really? That sounds good, but…” to whatever she said. It could be done over the phone or Discord, but Si-young preferred to meet face-to-face for the meeting. It was somewhat unexpected; someone as close to their computer as she is would prefer such an analog approach in this regard. This week, there wasn’t much to talk about. Just exchanging pleasantries or small updates about YouTube’s growth. With some time to spare, I brought up a conversation about the advertisement. “You want to do another advertisement?” “Well, not just one, we could do more. It was fun to try this one.” Si-young nodded, sipping her tea, giving off a vibe of a cold career woman. I get the feeling she’d respond seriously and cautiously to whatever I said. “It looks like we got inquiries from more places than I had thought, but you didn’t read them all…” “I didn’t think about advertising back then.” Si-young was scrolling through the proposal emails one by one, analyzing them. “The game advertisement is the most safe option. This last one was a bit of a unique case and… you mentioned gacha games weren’t great, so I think these three options sound good. They should yield decent views on YouTube. Choose whichever one you prefer.” Collaborating on ideas was definitely better than thinking alone. While I briefly contemplated among the shortlisted candidates, “You haven’t eaten lunch since you came, right? Have something to eat.” “Guess I could.” This was a common occurrence when meeting for a meeting at her house. Whenever we met at her place, there would typically be a meal prepared, and if not, the final destination would be a restaurant. I pondered why both Ji-yeon and Si-young were so eager to feed me. Do I look that frail? As I was thinking about it, I heard some clattering from the kitchen across the room, and before I knew it, Si-young swiftly returned and set a bowl in front of me. What was inside was something I was quite familiar with. “Naengmyeon...?” Staring at the woman in front of me, smiling brightly, I couldn't hide my shock. So it was you, the culprit...