Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 66

Episode 66: A Crew Like “Family”

What is a crew that is like a “family”?

In fact, the title is meant to attract attention, and simply put, it can be explained like this:

A family is a community made up of a father, mother, son, daughter, etc.

A group with distinct roles and statuses for each member.

Think about it.

Isn’t it strange if there are two fathers in a family?

The same goes for having two mothers.

What? Am I being accused of discriminating against s*xual minorities?

Ha ha… I don’t care about that issue; the core point here is that each person’s role should be clear for that group to be healthy.

I believe the same goes for a crew.

A crew where the images, personalities, and specialties of its members overlap?

Honestly, I think there’s no synergy or merit in that crew.

Instead, it’s more likely that there will be fights over who does better within the crew.

A responsible and dependable father.

A caring and considerate mother.

An active and playful son.

A sweet and kind daughter.

Just like these examples of families, crew members must possess diverse charms.

In that sense, Miho and Lucy were quite fitting crew members.

Don’t their characters stand out?

They don’t overlap with mine either.

So I decided from the beginning.

By selecting those two.

I felt a bit sorry for the other interviewees.

Perhaps I was taking advantage of their earnest hearts.

So I did my best to support them.

“Are you kidding me! You really didn’t see that? It’s precious to not have seen the lecture.”

I actively responded to the boring talk of the other party.

“Thank you, Miru. It’s unfortunate, but let’s meet in a more comfortable place next time. And everyone, please show your support by signing up as fans for Miru, who did her best. Come on, kids, help me out. I don’t usually say things like this. Let’s keep my dignity intact.”

I tried to ensure even a little recognition for them.

“Hey, Hyein, it’s a shame, but we’ll stop here. Instead, I’ll be sure to contact you for the next content recruitment. You’ll get a free pass.”

If Candy’s recognition wouldn’t do, I resorted to other means.

Whether they felt my sincerity or not, the two who had already been pre-selected received their acceptance stamps, and public opinion remained favorable.

The atmosphere was like applause for those who were meant to succeed.

Honestly, even objectively, it was clear that the two stood out.

Other participants weren’t prepared for PPT due to the short notice, but the two had practiced for at least a week.

Especially Lucy’s singing drew applause from numerous viewers.

Having been on a big stage a few times, it seemed like she was less nervous now.

“Okay, now let’s welcome our last guest. The nickname is Mayo. Come on in.”

“Hello, I’m Mayo.”

Next to me appeared an avatar with silver hair and blue eyes, dressed in a school look.

However, the hair was quite unusual.

It was stained yellow, as if she had accidentally spilled a thick liquid on her head while cooking.

I couldn’t help but ask a question due to the significant change from her V-Melody days.

“Uh… what is that on your head?”

“Mayo.”

“Pardon? Ah, I already heard your nickname is Mayo. I meant the thick liquid on the right side of your head.”

“Mayo.”

“……”

Are you messing with me?

I felt a sudden surge of emotion, but when I calmed down and thought, I quickly realized the answer.

The origin of the nickname Mayo.

Thinking of that made it a simple puzzle.

“Oh. Mayonnaise. Haha.”

“Mayo!”

She shot me a look as if to say, “Did you just figure that out?”

I didn’t know when I was just a viewer, but now I understood in an instant that Mayo’s nickname as “that annoying kid” made sense.

“Could you explain to the viewers the origin of your nickname?”

“Mayo loves mayonnaise more than anything else in the world.”

“Oh, so that’s why your nickname is Mayo?”

Ha ha, that was a pretty rigorous roleplay.

Could it be that the Mayo I knew was shaped by Bluebee’s influence?

If this ridiculous girl was made relatively normal by Bluebee, then his skills were certainly extraordinary.

But I don’t evaluate it all positively.

Even if Bluebee’s method aimed for popularity, the streaming community is ultimately one where unique individuals succeed.

If survival is the priority, Bluebee’s approach might be right, but I didn’t view Mayo’s talent so lightly.

“Then shall we get into your self-introduction? Let’s see how well you’ve prepared.”

For a self-introduction, a well-made PPT is essential.

I was slightly excited, but Mayo confidently produced her self-introduction with sound effects.

“……”

I was momentarily lost for words.

Is this seriously Paint?

Starting with the crooked writing at the top that said “Nickname: Mayo” and including a drawing of herself, it was all a mess.

No, what is this, did she draw a poorly made stick figure?

As I gave her a cold stare, she said one thing.

“You don’t understand art.”

“……”

I really wanted to give her a smack on the head.

However, aside from my frustration, the viewers’ reactions were very positive.

The title underneath her nickname, “18 years old, high school sophomore,” caught their eyes.

– High school girl, gimme gimme!

– If she’s a high school girl, even if she draws a stick figure it’s totally justified!

– Mayo-chan, do you want to be secret friends with an old man?

[User RespectMyTaste was forcefully removed.]

– The Children’s Love Association declares infinite protection for Mayo starting today.

I felt dizzy.

The chats felt like I was reading posts from a board in a fan community.

I frowned and warned them.

“Everyone, please be respectful. You know it could become chaotic if you talk recklessly to a minor, right?”

With a slightly tense atmosphere, I slowly read through Mayo’s self-introduction together with everyone.

Fortunately, the drawing ability was atrocious, but the content was relatively well-written.

She first appealed her strengths.

“Mayo plays a lot of League of Legends and my main position is top lane.”

“Oh! I play a lot of jungle, so it might be nice to duo sometime.”

“Duo with a backdoorman is a bit…”

“Pardon?”

– Lol, isn’t jungle just that?

– What does a top madman know, they have zero game impact.

– Did you just scratch above?

– Joking with me? Just joking!

Mayo’s tier was Platinum, which can be considered upper-tier among female streamers.

But compared to my pre-reversion Master rank, that was disappointing.

She seemed like a cocky newbie.

Someday, I’ll have to teach her a proper lesson.

“I practice singing hard!”

“You really need to work hard, for real.”

“……”

Ha! I’ve gotten my revenge.

Mayo’s strengths and weaknesses were clear.

Firstly, she was articulate.

Moreover, she had that boldness typical of kids these days?

Even in unexpected situations, she was not flustered and dropped natural ad-libs that were comparable to Lucy and Miho.

“Additionally, being young is an advantage. The saying that age is a bully applies in the streaming community as well.”

Female streamers inevitably feel a decline in popularity as they age.

However, being 18 years old is a powerful weapon in itself.

It means there’s a long remaining lifespan for her broadcasts.

Moreover, there was the rarity of being a high school student.

“An unusual eating habit can also become a great weapon if well utilized in content.”

There’s a reason she wasn’t casually named Mayo.

Mayo’s shocking statement that she mixes mayonnaise with her rice in her daily life felt very significant to me, knowing that “gross food roulette” content had once been popular during the Pangea TV virtual panel days.

“Is her extreme personality a disadvantage?”

Her boldness and rudeness were a fine line apart.

If the counterpart in the banter doesn’t respond, the atmosphere could turn icy in an instant, and Mayo might be branded as an obnoxious streamer within the community.

“So, what’s the result of my interview? Mayo wants to join the crew.”

Once again, she boldly asked first.

Her confident voice, free of trembling, exemplified her 4D character.

Phew! What should I really do with her?

Honestly, I’m worried.

Should I just let her loose and risk her getting into trouble from careless comments?

“Should I just accept her? No, I can’t. I have too much to worry about right now. But she’s too prominent in my mind. Honestly, three members in the crew is too few. Hmm, is there a reasonable compromise?”

I was tempted by Mayo.

My characters, Lucy, Miho, and I don’t overlap, and she’s full of personality.

But it felt burdensome right now.

I also needed an adaptation period for the crew system.

The initial plan was close to a three-member crew.

“Isn’t there a good method? A way to relieve the burden while keeping Mayo onboard?”

If I let her flop around and her involvement pulls her toward Bluebee like before, I wouldn’t be able to sleep from annoyance.

Meanwhile, the viewers were in an uproar.

– Buy our high school girl!

– Honestly, Seoa is the main event, but since she’s the youngest, it feels awkward. If we bring in Mayo, we get a youngest member, and the balance works, right?

– If a female streamer is platinum, she has to be accepted. Let’s do an intra-crew League tournament!

– Crazy League of Legends fans are showing up!

– Seoa, don’t waste time. Are you seriously reconsidering this? That would be a huge mistake.

I didn’t expect the public opinion to be this good.

As I went through the chat, I stumbled upon an unexpected hint.

“Reconsidering? Right. This is it.”

It was an ingenious idea.

I spoke to Mayo, who was waiting for the result announcement.

“Mayo, you’re accepted. Congratulations.”

“Wow! Mayo is accepted!”

“But! You’re not officially part of the crew, and we’ll start with an internship period for now.”

“Eh? Internship?”

“Originally, a crew that is like a ‘family’ requires an internship period.”

“……”

Just seconds ago, Mayo’s radiant smile had brightened the room.

I coldly smirked and wiped it away.

It was the emergence of a crew that is like a ‘family.’