Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 29

Episode 29: At the End of the Gaze

The reason I chose the ‘competition’ concept as the main content for the entry examination is simple.

There is no element that engages people more than this.

Everyone says so.

They say they are tired of the competitive society and now want some healing.

But just take a look.

When it comes to healing versus stimulating content, which one flourishes?

Without a doubt, the latter is overwhelmingly favored.

Because while one may be tired of ‘competing’ themselves, there is no reason to be exhausted by watching someone else ‘compete,’ and they can only gain exhilarating dopamine from it.

In other words, it is a pleasure without responsibility.

There was nothing wrong from my side as well.

I can naturally achieve one of my original objectives, which is to elevate Lucy through this competition structure.

With that mindset, I move into the second corner prepared.

“Ahem, we’ll skip the ideological verification for now. I’m a bit worried about one person, but if any issues arise, we can delete the replays immediately and cut ties, right?”

“Hey! Don’t say something so hurtful. I’m not that dangerous of a person. Miho’s broadcast always aims for a general audience rating.”

“Aim for it but don’t keep to it. So it’s the logic of ‘I drank alcohol but I’m not driving drunk,’ right?”

“…… This is why perceptive streamers are truly something.”

– Hey, Mr. Seo! Stop holding Miho back

– I’m 19, so just start the broadcast already!

[User MihoSwitch donated 5 candies.]

– Seo-Ah, I always support you, you know?

“As a senior, I must say, Pangea TV is not that easy to deal with. You know? These days, illegal transfer students are coming in droves to earn foreign currency, but our citizens are not fools who hire anyone. You need to have your own strengths to stand out.”

“Do you, as a senior, have any such strengths?”

“Ha! You’re looking at me straight in the eyes, calling me your senior? I’ve heard a lot about how the younger generation lacks common sense, but experiencing it myself is dizzying. Proper education is needed.”

– LOL, what’s with the sudden bad acting

– What’s with the sudden script in the mood?

“Hey, come up to the rooftop! I’m applying for a competition.”

The main corner of the content begins.

***

Miho showcased her dance and Lucy showcased her singing, each highlighting their strengths.

I boldly declared that I would compete against both of them.

The chat room heats up.

Since showing the Zero Two dance on Sayoh’s broadcast, I hadn’t danced even once on air.

The same goes for singing.

No, I’ve never even opened my mouth to sing.

Sometimes, there are viewers who request songs or dances using candy donations, but I kindly turned them down.

Reason? To put it simply, there are two.

The first is that I’m conscious of the Ugaidol Audition.

People display remarkable adaptability when repeating something.

No matter how great the singing skills or dance are, being exposed to them frequently dulls the reaction; that is inevitable.

‘If the viewers of the streaming community are already evaluating professional singers and dancers, there’s no need to increase exposure unnecessarily.’

Unless you have truly unparalleled skills, there’s no need to expend your image before the competition of an audition.

And the second.

This is a more realistic reason and part of a premium strategy.

If you easily respond to viewers’ demands and generously showcase everything, the rarity eventually drops, leading to a natural decrease in competitiveness.

For instance, you can consider Bangsel or Roulette.

Bangsel originated from female streamer broadcasts and is short for ‘broadcast station selfie.’

It’s a culture utilizing the space of the broadcast station that exists in Pangea TV; everyone, being human, has a desire to possess and showcase something.

For a certain cost, they receive photos of their favorite streamer in return, decorating the broadcast station.

‘I used to see this a lot before regression. Streamers who became blinded by the money in front of them and diminished their own value.’

Blinded by the prospect of a quick buck, they sell Bangsel without any restrictions.

Starting at 1000 candies, demand quickly drops to 500, and even that doesn’t sell.

On the other hand, when they limit the quantity and only sell Bangsel on special occasions, it garners a premium, resulting in a significantly higher price.

In some cases, they create competition among viewers like an auction.

Moreover, there is limited availability of Bangsel for those streamers, which keeps the rarity high and stimulates people’s desire to collect.

A steady demand is created.

I’m also considering such a strategy.

Seo-Ah’s singing broadcasts or dance broadcasts aren’t something you can see anytime.

If such an image forms, the attention will increase every time I actually broadcast that content, and the viewers’ anticipation will grow, too.

Huh? Why am I showing it today with such a strategy?

This is my first time planning and executing a collaboration content.

It had to succeed, and this much was worth the investment.

“Are you ready?”

“Yes.”

We decided to use my personal map which was revealed in Sayoh’s broadcast.

Miho, who ascended the round stage, wore a black short-sleeved cropped top and white high-waisted shorts, making her legs look longer and more elongated, drawing attention.

– Oh wow

– Wow! This is what the outfit should look like

– Hey, take me!

With enthusiastic chat reactions, the song Miho requested begins.

Miho’s choice is ‘AOA’s “Sappun Sappun,”‘ which was popular ten years ago.

Starting from a seated position, Miho’s languid gaze caused viewers to swallow dryly.

As she reached out towards the screen, sweeping her hand back to shoulders, and then brushing diagonally across her chest.

In response to that sensual movement, the chat room united with heart emojis of all kinds and ‘Oh wow’ comments.

The highlight was, of course, the part where she sang ‘Sappun Sappun’ in line with the song’s title.

Moving her hands in a way reminiscent of a cat, fluttering gently, she slightly covered her face, revealing a bewitching charm.

Even if her facial performance wasn’t perfect, there’s a certain atmosphere about a person.

Though Miho’s dance lacked precise timing, power, or technique, it had an allure that captured people’s gaze and made their hearts race.

Could this be called acting skills? Expression skills?

It felt like everything around disappeared and it was just Miho and me left, enticing me right in front of my eyes.

“Hey, hey… How was it? Is this enough for me to pass?”

Breathlessly finishing her passionate dance, Miho looked up at me and said.

There’s no denying that I must acknowledge her talent.

With a slightly arrogant angle, I tilted my head and responded.

“Yeah, you have talent.”

“Wow! I passed!”

“But Miho, you seem to be mistaken about something.”

“Eh?”

I pushed Miho’s avatar aside and stepped into the center of the stage.

I gave a signal to my VRC staff to play a new song.

“You still don’t know Pangea TV. Watch and learn.”

The second key to success in this industry is this gem here, it’s called cocaine.

Familiar prelude, familiar lyrics, and a familiar taste.

I prepared my avatar’s outfit deliberately in a stylish training wear.

Since Miho had a bit of exposure, I needed to take an intentionally opposing route.

– Wow! Could it be this?

– Wow! This is the Pangea TV spirit

– Co, co, cocaine!

Ko-ka-in.

Cocaine, ko-ko-kain

Cocaine, ko-ko-kain

Cocaine, ko-ko-kain

With the almost nonexistent outfit, groups began playfully flooding the chat with ‘wholesome’ comments.

The viewers are certainly not fools.

Even if it doesn’t seem so, it means they have eyes that see everything.

The flowing hand gestures, the corresponding gaze treatment, even the detailed movement of the hips.

Just a moment ago, the viewers captivated by Miho’s dance found their hearts stolen away.

And it didn’t stop there.

Red – red – blue – blue – yellow – yellow –

Sweet cotton candy

Shall I give you red cotton candy?

Shall I give you blue cotton candy?

Shall I give you yellow cotton candy?

– Wow! This is Pangea TV

– Originally, it’s a dance you watch to see the cuteness, but what’s Seo-Ah doing? ㅋㅋ It looks like it’s a bit sloppy but also organized, which is funny

[Seo-Ah’s Pouch donated 300 candies.]

– Seo-Ah, can you do Zero Two like we saw last time?

This is why I told Miho she was mistaken about something.

Dances from girl groups that were popular in the past?

It’s not bad, but ultimately it’s a complacent judgment.

The streaming community must always be at the forefront of trends.

Recently, I should have done market research on what dances are trending in Pangea TV.

The immediate responses are showing such differences.

The chat room’s reactions clearly reveal the results, reflecting Miho’s dejected demeanor as she retreats.

I arrogantly lifted my chin and said.

“Okay, then next.”

At the end of that gaze was Lucy.