They Became the Big Players Among the Hako VTubers - Chapter 22
Crazy Broadcast From Crazy Company – 2The Continued 3D Studio Experience.
“One, two, three. One, two!”
Berry danced in the white studio.
It was the choreography from <Stage Error>, which she had performed at the showcase.
Since it was originally a team dance, her solo performance looked awkward.
But she wasn’t alone.
A voice from the side offered advice.
[Ah, that part isn’t a turn.]
“Huh? Really?”
[It’s like this—one, two, then pause—then the turn. Since Berry unnie comes after Aki, you need to pause for half a beat.]
“L-Like this?”
Berry clumsily attempted the turn.
The more conscious she became of her mistakes, the more tangled her limbs seemed to get.
Eventually, her legs crossed, and she fell over.
Thud!
“Oww—?! Ouch, ouch…”
[Are you okay, unnie?]
“Ah, yeah… Can you give me a hand?”
[Gotcha.]
Berry reached out into the air and was suddenly pulled up as if by an invisible force.
Since Aki’s figure wasn’t visible on screen, it looked like some bizarre performance—almost as if she were floating due to supernatural powers.
The mischievous viewers didn’t miss the opportunity to tease her.
– Wow, this is cooler than the dance.
– Is this the power of dark magic? 😱
– LMAO, didn’t they prepare for a year? Why is she so flustered? 😂😂
– She did okay at the showcase though? 😂
“!”
Berry read the chat and awkwardly muttered.
“No… well. I’ve been training hard again lately, so I’m starting to remember it. It’s just that dancing alone today feels weird…”
-BerryBerry…
-😂😂 Excuses
-Berry is so cute!
-But does Aki-chan know Berry’s part too?
Aki, still invisible on screen, answered.
[Yes! Aki remembers all the members’ parts!]
-Seriously Her memory is insane 😂😂
-😂😂 Honestly, Aki was the only one who looked decent at the showcase
-Her hip movements were on another level
-Woooo😮
Berry pouted.
“…”
Sulking.
I’m the star today.
Hmph.
“…Let’s keep going.”
Berry stretched her limbs, checked the tracking equipment, and refocused on the choreography.
Aki silently helped from the side.
From the outside,
It looked like a normal practice session.
But this was part of the 3D studio experience—a space where Berry could freely experiment with the members’ help.
First, she played an interactive game with Doda.
[Kiyooot—!! Breath!! Dodge!! Get to the corner!!]
-Where?! Where—?!
Second, she read questions with Clara.
[Let’s see… ‘Does Clara noona wear glasses?’ This is an age joke setup, right? Clara is 18, so I’m not sure. Do you know, Berry?]
-Uhh… I don’t know either. Berry is 16.
The last segment was dance practice with Aki.
It was a taste of what could be done in the 3D studio. Though it lacked impact since Berry was alone, the novelty of the situation itself was intriguing.
‘Hakos using their own studio…?’
They had their own stage.
It wasn’t fully decorated yet,
but it was a space that could become content with just a little effort.
So the viewers were excited.
What kind of fun content could be created here once it was properly set up? No forced spending, just a company building its own ecosystem…
-😂😂 Is this really the quality of a small-time VTuber group’s stream?
-At best, I’d expect some offline collabs
-Seriously😂
-This feels like a major company’s special broadcast 😂
-It’s nothing special, but it’s fun 😂😂
-All thanks to Big Man….
-Ridiculous
-Ridiculous
-This feels like watching a terrestrial broadcast
-It’s got that Hakos flavor but with high-end plating 😂
-I get why they want to go viral now 😂😂
-Ridiculous
…
…
…
《Live Now – ☆Big Plan☆ News~!! Exploring the 3D Studio with Berry (+ACD)!!》
-Real-time viewers: 7,134
Even considering it was a collab, the numbers were high.
The stream was bustling with fans of each member and curious onlookers drawn in by Berry’s clumsy attempts at going viral.
They were all here to witness the madness of a 3D studio being set up in just one day.
Of course, fans of other VTubers also dropped by.
-Wow, holy crap, this is insane. Is this Big Man’s asset?
-This is so stupid
-Our girls are still stuck doing VR collabs…
-The money they’re burning is insane
-Jealous…
-Boring
Intense interest, subtle envy.
And thinly veiled inferiority…
“!”
ABCD fans couldn’t help but puff up their chests.
The VTubers they had always loved were finally getting the attention they deserved.
-It’s not too late to join now let’s go
-Board Big Man’s ship!
-Ridiculous
-Come on in 😂
-Welcome, newbies 😂
-Is this really a Hakos stream? 😂
Amidst the swirling emotions,
The studio’s functionality testing continued.
Suddenly, Berry hopped around in a virtual plain with rain pouring down. Her pink hair stood out against the blue sky.
“Ahaha! It’s raining! Sing~ in the rain~!”
Humming,
she tapped the floor with her heels.
The quick-witted production team turned on the graphic effects.
Raindrops shimmered around Berry.
Delighted, she cheered at her reflection on the screen.
“Eh? Wow—! Look at the raindrops! They’re so sparkly. What is this? Huh? Ah! A default effect? Wow! Are there more? Turn them all on!”
As Berry giggled and spun around, various music video-worthy lighting and wind effects kicked in.
She looked like a princess who had stumbled into a magical castle.
The viewers clapped and cheered.
-😂😂 Why is this so fun when there’s nothing here?
-It’s weirdly satisfying…
-Is this the power of capital?
-What’s Berry doing 😂
-Feels like an amusement park 😂
-Berry is adorable
-Money tastes sweet, huh
-So you can buy innocence with money…
Berry frolicked freely among the graphics.
Laughing and enjoying herself.
The price had already been paid by someone.
No one would put a price on this joy.
The viewers and Berry enjoyed this world purely.
*
Before long, the stream was coming to an end.
For the closing remarks, the members each displayed their illustrations.
Berry was the first to speak.
“So? How was it? Was I cute today?”
Though usually teased, the viewers, softened by the innocence of the moment, responded warmly.
-Berry was the best
-So cute
-BerryBerryBerry
-Broly cat
-Good work
“Hehehe… Thank you.”
Berry grinned.
“Today’s stream was a quick preview of what we can do in the 3D studio! Wow—! The other members wanted to join too, but adjustments aren’t complete yet, so we’ll do that next time!”
-Good job
-Good work
-Looking forward to it
-Berry did great
Aki and Doda wrapped up with their own farewells.
“Thank you for watching today! Have a good night!”
“You all know who to thank for this, right? Let’s pray.”
Just as the stream seemed about to end,
a viewer asked one last question.
-So are you doing 3D special streams now?
“!”
To this final question,
Clara answered.
“Yes, starting now, we’ll gather in the studio once a week for special planned broadcasts. We have various events and plans prepared by the members, so please look forward to it.”
-?
-Weekly?
-??
The viewers were stunned.
-Weekly???
-Is that even possible??
-Did I hear that wrong?
-Events?
-Say it again
-??
Clara calmly displayed a pre-prepared notice on the closing screen.
Above her illustration, neatly arranged text appeared.
【ABCD Weekly Big Plan Special Broadcast!】
《First up! Free Merch Giveaway Quiz Show☆》
“Starting this Friday, we’ll be holding a special weekly broadcast featuring various plans from the members. First, I, Clara, will host a ‘Free Merch Giveaway Quiz Show.’”
-Wow, weekly broadcasts 😱
-What kind of plans do they even have? 😂😂
-Seriously?
-Free giveaway??
-Free?
-Merch 😱
-For real??
-Look at these freebie lovers
-Fuck 😂😂😂
-This is insane
Free?
Merch?
I can’t resist this.
Viewers zeroed in on the giveaway event.
Weekly plans.
Free merch.
Words rarely heard in small-time VTuber streams.
They swallowed their excitement and focused.
Clara continued solemnly.
“As our first viewer-participation stream, we’ll actively use the platform’s voting and lottery features. For each question the members prepare, viewers who answer correctly will receive a small prize.”
-😂😂 Like keychains?
-Photo cards?
-Acrylic stands?
-Pin badges would be nice
Their expectations were modest.
“…”
Clara clicked without answering.
An image of the merch prototypes appeared on screen.
The viewers were speechless the moment they saw it.
“?”
It was…
Way too luxurious.
-?
-What? A box?
-Is it a set?
-They’re giving all that away???
A box stamped with ABCD’s official logo.
Inside were T-shirts and towels folded in each member’s theme colors.
Along with pin badges, photo cards, keychains, and lightsticks.
It was comparable to merch sets from established idol groups.
-What?
-No way…
-😂😂 They’re probably giving them out separately
-Wow, Clara’s box color is pretty
-But why is everything packed together?
-Probably just a staged photo
-The boxes are different for each member?
-Don’t expect much from small-timers
-Ugh, I want Berry’s box
Clara answered proudly.
“Yes, the official name is the ‘All-Star Box.’ Each set includes a T-shirt, cheering towel, pin badge, photo card, keychain, and lightstick in the member’s theme. The box itself is part of the set, not a separate product.”
-…?
-So they’re really giving all that away?
-That’s the merch?
“Yes. During the quiz show, viewers who correctly answer their favorite member’s questions will receive one All-Star Box each! We hope for lots of participation—!”
The prize was a set.
They were giving away everything shown.
Participate enthusiastically.
“?!”
The viewers went wild.
The content was solid,
and the prizes were insanely luxurious.
-😂😂
-No way 😂😂
-These guys are insane 😂😂
-Why are they going all out? 😂😂
-I thought they’d just give one or two small things 😂
-They’re really giving all that???
-Ah, unnie, I’m dizzy…
-😂😂😂😂
-Is this the power of Big Plan Inc.?
-Fuck. Stop worshipping them already!!
-Wow, is this the power of capital?
-I’m losing it 😂😂
-😂😂
-Is this really a small-time VTuber event?
-😂😂😂
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*
[Attorney Kim: At the Big Plan planning meeting, it was decided to allocate a budget of 100 million KRW for this project. The plan is to produce 200 sets of merchandise.]
“…”
I pondered for a moment.
Then I called Attorney Kim.
“Yes, it’s me. Huh? No… I’m not opposing it. I have no intention of going against the planning committee’s decision.”
If anything, I wanted to go bigger.
“It’s a good plan, and I think it’d be better to go all out. I’ll transfer 1 billion KRW to the company account—please allocate it to the budget immediately.”
They should give away at least 2,000 sets
to really spread the word.
“I’ll send the funds right away. Tell them not to worry about material or storage costs and proceed immediately. Increase the initial production volume too. Let’s make it as flashy as possible.”
And so, the Big Plan line sprang into action.