Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 46

Episode 46: Audition Group Assignment Round 2

I am a person who basically enjoys planning things.

If categorized by MBTI, INTJ?

Thus, while participating in this audition, I had also made a few plans.

First, the best outcome would be for me to pass the audition along with Sayoh modifying the crew’s operational strategy.

Having looked into the future, I knew.

Sayoh’s strategy was bound to fail thoroughly.

What were those, you ask?

First, maintaining the idol concept.

Second, attracting external viewers through YouTube.

These were the two.

No matter how I think about it, the first one seemed to reference the virtual big company of LebitTV, and that was a complete misjudgment.

That platform has a solid foundation to lean on, given that they have Mr. Wookdu, and the platform tends to favor streamers.

With Sayoh’s status, she couldn’t push candidates as much as Mr. Wookdu could.

Moreover, the nature of the platform was also an issue.

Pangea TV basically lives off its domestic market.

Just look at the monthly Candy sales.

With that alone, they have enough to feel full and warm, so why bring in external views through YouTube?

Conversely, Pangea TV was an inconvenient platform for YouTube users as well.

After all, when comparing Pangea TV, LebitTV, and YouTube, they were the most generationally distant from each other.

Furthermore, the external image of Pangea TV was not great, so if selecting a platform, the chances were high that 90% would lean towards LebitTV.

“I’ve become too picky after watching the virtual idol from the neighboring neighborhood.”

In the end, Sayoh ultimately confessed failure and withdrew from the candidates.

Of course, still, the Ugadol candidates’ crew continues to carry on steadfastly, but it’s undeniable that it is somewhat disappointing considering the initial expectations when they first emerged.

“In fact, if those strategies were just revised, it would be a truly great opportunity.”

Just imagining it makes my mouth water.

Honestly, if not for Mr. Wookdu’s overwhelmingly advantageous position, Sayoh could have achieved equally significant effects if used properly.

Although her own status is quite lacking, Sayoh had an advantage that Mr. Wookdu did not have.

That is, the connections of a well-connected individual dominating Pangea TV.

Unlike Mr. Wookdu, who built their own ecosystem on LebitTV and broadcasts from a remote island, Sayoh was one of the top social butterflies on Pangea TV.

The big company streamers, and even considerable mid-levels, were all within the boundary.

In fact, whenever a song or YouTube video from the Ugadol crew was released, they promoted it by collaborating with big company streamers.

But the problem was that this was as far as it went.

Even though she went out to promote, the crew members were forced into isolated island broadcasts to an extreme degree.

This was to maintain the idol concept.

Therefore, the promotional effect inevitably would be diminished.

It was a timing when they should be gaining momentum and growing after forming the crew, but they implemented a policy of isolation, leading to disregard from the floating viewers, which halted their growth.

In the meantime, a top-notch content called Lena World emerged on Pangea TV, with several virtuals hitting ten thousand viewers, meaning they had squandered this precious opportunity.

“They say people don’t change easily. If Sayoh just changed her thinking, it would be the best option.”

Since the probability of such a best-case scenario is low, I prepared another plan.

That is, reaching the final stage of Ugadol, sucking up all the sensationalism, and then resigning.

With the status obtained through Ugadol, I could dominate the virtual panel for a while.

Then, while still reaping the rewards, I could subtly join Lena World.

From that point onwards, I’ll have to start seriously contemplating numerous options again.

“First, these two. Will the future really change?”

Sayoh’s remarks during this meeting.

Perhaps the existence of this irregular ‘me’ has changed something.

Let’s wait and see a bit longer.

***

Today is the group assignment day for the second round of Ugadol.

Yes, surprisingly, the second round is a group evaluation mission rather than individual.

Ehh, I’m suddenly reminded of college group projects and feel a bit of PTSD.

Starting from the villain who just compiled the research materials from the internet carelessly with control c, control v, to the guy who disappeared without answering calls, and the girl who was supposed to present but was absent on the day itself.

It was truly a legendary college experience.

“How will the group assignments go? Will they be the same as before?”

Due to the presence of the irregular ‘me’, the positions of the three first-round passers changed.

I don’t know who those individuals are.

I initially didn’t even watch the Ugadol audition live and only got information on popular candidates afterward.

So I’m even more curious.

What impact did the change of the three individuals have on the group assignments?

“I hope I end up in the same group as Lucy.”

That would be the best, but I wouldn’t mind even if it doesn’t happen.

Honestly speaking, the selection criteria for this second round of auditions are quite lacking in distinction.

Whether they do well or poorly, streamers who weren’t highlighted in the first round or weren’t very popular in their personal broadcasts are dropping out in droves.

Even if they make a mistake or bring a boring content to present, if they’re popular picks, they survive.

So even if I end up in a different group from Lucy, I am not too worried.

Lucy also received considerable praise and attention in the first round performance.

Moreover, her personal broadcasts are going smoothly.

I have been showing ongoing goodwill since our collaboration, so I have been subtly receiving some undiluted benefits.

Considering all of this, there’s no reason to drop out.

So I decided to watch Sayoh’s group assignment broadcast with a relaxed mind.

“I have some unfortunate news to share before we start officially. Unfortunately, Anno has decided to withdraw from the audition.”

-What?

-What does that mean? Suddenly withdrawing?

-Choi Eun-bin resigned voluntarily, claiming her idol concept didn’t fit; now it’s the second person already ㄷㄷ

-Whoa, LOL, was that true? I thought it was just a manipulated video.

-Yeah? A video? What video are you talking about?

-Someone in the sniper community posted a sharpshooter video of Anno LOL, cursing during the broadcast and making derogatory remarks about soldiers.

-Crazy;; did she really make derogatory remarks about soldiers?

-Guys, no community talk on the broadcast ㄴㄴ

The chat room is heating up.

After a moment of being flustered, Sayoh cleared her throat and refocused the viewers’ attention.

“Details will be addressed by Anno herself during her broadcast, so please stop discussing related matters. If this keeps burning, we won’t be able to proceed with the group assignments.”

Despite Sayoh’s control, some individuals still typed related chats thoughtlessly, but the managers started to intervene, and everyone quickly masked their expressions and resumed their seats.

“Alright, everyone, do you see this board? It’s the latest drawing system only possible on VRC.”

The rectangular board that Sayoh’s VRC avatar pointed at had lines drawn at regular intervals from above, marking areas from Group A to Group G.

“Out of the 38 first-round passers, two have decided to withdraw, leaving us with a current total of 36. Each group will consist of 5 members, but since there is one remaining, Group A will have 6 members. Now, look over here.”

On the right side of the board.

There was a button at Sayoh’s fingertips, and the words “Random Drawing” were inscribed above it.

“Let’s give it a test and press it a few times. So, who will be our first lucky member?!”

Click-!

As soon as she pressed the button, a square photo appeared, and the protagonist was instantly recognizable.

A girl with black hair and red eyes.

The upper part of the photo displayed her name, Seoa, written in small letters.

“Seoa has been drawn. It’s a test, so let’s do a few more draws.”

After testing around 10 times, there were no duplicate pictures.

Having secured the reliability of the drawing system, Sayoh continued to explain how the group assignments would work.

“The method is simple. We will fill in the groups one by one from A to G in order. The first draw will fill Group A, the second will fill Group B, and so on.”

As Sayoh demonstrated placing the photos, the well-informed viewers urged her to start quickly.

-Predicting that Park Nana and Baio will be in the same group will be hilarious LOL

-I hope Seoa pairs with Miho since Miho declared herself as a stalker

-When will there be a d*ath group? That’s the real fun!

-RL LOL

Before the group assignments, Sayoh mentioned that there wouldn’t be any groups with all members surviving in the second-round audition criteria.

Thus, the tension surged even more.

This meant there was not only group competition but also internal evaluation.

While viewers chat wished for their top picks to avoid the strong competitors, Sayoh’s first draw began.

Click-!

“It’s out! The first participant drawn is Rio! Rio has become the first batter for Group A. Now, who will be the next contestant to emerge? Just wait for the reveal!”

-Come on, my SSR card!

-LOL, this feels like a FIFA card drawing game, it’s fun!

-Day 1 of hoping for Park Nana and Baio to be in the same group!

Dopamine is flowing as the drawing time begins.