Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 178

Episode 178: A Time of Turmoil

I evaluated that everyone’s videos revealed each person’s personality.

Then, what feeling does my video convey?

‘First of all, I’m calculative. I also enjoy making plans for the future.’

I often ponder unresolved problems for a long time and enjoy reflecting in a tranquil atmosphere.

And above all, what’s important is that I am ‘future-oriented.’

Since I returned and learned about the information regarding the future, this tendency has intensified.

Thus, the videos I prepared inevitably looked in a different direction from the other crew members from the start.

‘Generally, end-of-year award ceremonies feel like a time to reflect on the year’s events.’

Therefore, the crew members have been diligently editing the broadcasts they’ve done since transferring to Pangea TV.

But I…

– Oh?! What is this, crazy!

– Huh;; When did Seo-Ah hold a concert besides the Ugaidol Audition? Why didn’t I see it? This is my first time seeing a stage like this.

– What’s that thing exploding in the sky like fireworks? Special effects?

I was looking towards the future, not the past.

What announced the start of the video was the upcoming virtual concert aimed for the first half of next year.

What appeared in the video wasn’t a VRC-based concert presented during the Ugaidol Audition, but a map created with corporate self-produced Unity technology along with dazzling special effects and a stylish avatar.

Viewers were in awe, clearly seeing the graphics and various special effects that could be described as an upper version of the VRC concert.

‘It’s about time virtual-related companies show interest in Pangea TV. It’s clear that Pangea TV has solid sales. So they’re reaching out to well-known crews or virtuals.’

For that reason, I was closely having professional discussions with a virtual company I reached out to.

The video I just revealed was also made a sample by confidently talking it up.

As the last subtitle stating ‘Scheduled for the First Half of the 23rd Year Virtual Concert’ passed by, the chat room became boisterous as if it would explode at any moment.

For virtuals, concerts always feel like their ultimate weapon.

But it’s too early to be satisfied with this.

There’s still a lot of content left in the video.

The first highlight following the concert was the major content leading Pangea TV’s League of Legends games: the Destruction Battle.

As my and Mayo’s gameplay videos were meticulously cross-edited, it officially announced the participation in ‘2023 Destruction Battle Season 1.’

– Wow! This is it haha.

– Are they going out as the same team? Or different teams? If they meet in a crucial moment, it’s going to be a massive dopamine explosion.

– Haha, the schedule for the Destruction Battle hasn’t even been released yet, and look how excited the LoL players are. How did they endure while watching Minecraft all this time?

Once the Destruction Battle starts, it will absorb all attention from Pangea TV like a black hole.

No fan would dislike seeing their favorite streamer participate in such a big stage, regardless of their preferences for League of Legends.

Just participating guarantees a rise in recognition.

‘There’s still one more step!’

Is it a bit disappointing to rely solely on concerts and Destruction Battles?

At this point, we needed a decisive blow to excite everyone’s fan hearts.

And I knew the answer.

– Huh? Is this for real? Haha.

– Oh wow, an offline fan meeting? This is a big deal; if they see my real self, they’ll fall for me and my live broadcasts might dwindle.

– Wow;; I’m currently over 100 kg; when will I lose weight?

I haven’t convinced everyone yet, but I’ll boldly go for it.

I’ve already mentioned it jokingly in a meeting with the crew.

If there’s any anxiety about the red pill, rest assured.

There are various ways to hold an offline fan meeting without revealing the red pill.

Of course, it would be difficult to keep it hidden from the members.

Anyway, there’s no such thing as impossible, so there’s no need to worry in advance.

‘The first half will have the virtual concert and the Destruction battle, and in the second half, the offline fan meeting. Will I be able to hold back this dopamine?’

If you can hold this back, you are not a viewer of live broadcasts.

The video ended, but the viewers, intoxicated with excessive dopamine, were calling out my name like fanatics.

– Let Daeseoa go to the National Assembly… no, to the Blue House!

– Wow;; it really feels like some campaign announcement. Daeseoa really is something else.

[The user Mayospring has donated 100 candies.]

– I’m a fan of Mayo, but unfortunately, I have to vote for Seo-Ah.

– Your nickname isn’t fan but anti, haha.

Enthralled by the overwhelming support, I raised my right arm high, shaking it as I arrogantly said to the crew members.

“Doesn’t it seem I’ve won?”

“Ugh! Why does your voice sound so annoyed?”

The repetition of the past and presenting a vision for the future.

It was a very obvious answer regarding which would be welcomed by the viewers.

Sure enough, when voting commenced, I was elected with overwhelming support.

I defeated Miho, who was in second place, by almost double the votes!

Hahaha! I am the V-Live President.

Since I was elected by voting, that’s fair.

“Ugh… I feel like impeachment is just around the corner.”

What!? Mayo, what do you mean by that?

Political statements are a no-go.

And so, 2022 was coming to an end.

***

The year 2022 held immense significance for the various virtual crews existing in Pangea TV.

First of all, it marked the beginning for each crew and was filled with many ups and downs.

First, there was Mercury (Lena Universe).

As Pangea TV’s first corporate crew, they showcased an overwhelming presence right from the start due to mass transfers.

Had various incidents not occurred and the crew been managed well, there was a likelihood they could have become the dominant force heading Pangea TV’s virtual sector.

They had definite first-mover advantages and possessed the benefits of being a virtual crew with many individuals.

However, they have now declined.

The second one is Prika.

The virtual idol crew born through the Ugaidol Audition.

With various support benefits from Pangea TV and mid-level streamer Sayoh as their representative, they aim for external revenue (YouTube).

Unfortunately, after the crew was formed, a crucial member faced issues right when they needed to take off, preventing their progress.

Still, hope existed.

Rather, the sense of crisis spurred the fans to tighten their bonds, and Sayoh’s efforts to overcome the situation were shining.

Additionally, they were preparing for additional member auditions as a secret weapon!

The third is Pocotin.

Orikung and Yami, who had friendly ties since the LebitTV days, created the crew, later joined by the minor Hiyorii, establishing considerable influence early on.

They transferred as one of the leading groups during the 720p incident, garnering significant attention, and this was only possible due to their relatively large presence among transfers from LebitTV.

However, the issue was that the leader Orikung kept causing accidents.

Furthermore, it overlapped with operational problems of Poco Server, which led to a sudden brake on the crew’s growth.

Fans who left and reduced candy sponsorships.

In a hurry to pivot, they recruited Yume, who was formerly a member of the Lena Universe, as the fourth member, but suddenly Hiyorii targeted her, and even Yami gave Yume harsh words, causing her to absurdly leave just a few days later.

The crew was in a state of internal chaos.

The fourth is the thriving Decrescendo Crew.

They were practically the stars of the end of the year.

Initially a latecomer behind both Prika and Pocotin, they slowly grew, seizing control of Pangea TV’s virtual sector through the Poco Server.

They already boasted significant candy sponsorships since November, and after joining Lena World in December, their average viewer numbers surpassed that of Prika.

Mu-yo’s remarkable individual skills, along with Elsa, Seolpyo-woo, and Baio receiving support from Kim Hak-do’s company, were also noteworthy.

Their candy influence was still strong, and now that they had broadcast data, it was believed they had only upwards to go!

No one could have predicted how much internal conflict and emotional strife could arise beneath the surface.

‘Well, if this continues, we’ll just repeat the mistakes of the past. Dragging it out will only cause emotional exhaustion. It’s better to give up early.’

Saturday, December 31st.

The last day of 2022.

While the V-Live Crew happily talked about plans for the New Year while waiting for the bell at Bosingak during their joint broadcast, Park Nana gazed blankly at the monitor, steeling herself.

The start of the new year, 2023, is just around the corner.

Once again, Pangea TV’s virtual sector faces a time of turmoil.