Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 70

What is the name of the crew in episode 70?

I witnessed the rise and fall of countless crews before my return.

Prika, Lena Universe, Decrescendo, Pocotin, Vitamin, and various others.

It is often said that humans can learn a lot from history.

So what should I learn?

It was too simple.

The reasons for the downfall of failed crews.

And analyzing the success factors of successful crews.

So the goal was to extract elements that could be applied to our current crew.

“Failed crews must absolutely refer to Decrescendo. Everything went wrong right from the start.”

If only short-term impact was considered, it could be said that Pangea TV had the best virtual crew in history.

Out of a total of five members, three were company streamers, hitting ten thousand viewers, while the other one surpassed ten thousand purely through their own talent.

And the last one may not have had the same viewer count as the others, but actually had more substantial success.

They were the first member to achieve the Candy Million Club in Pangea TV’s virtual streamer history.

At that time, there were claims that “Mu-yo” and “Ami-chan” achieved the million club monthly by counting unofficial competition mission candies not recorded on the Candy Calculator site, but unfortunately, such records do not receive “official” certification.

Only records on the Candy Calculator site hold credibility.

The record as the first and only member in the million club for virtual streamers ended after LebitTV shut down and corporate virtual streamers transferred.

A title of glory that lasted over a year.

Decrescendo was a crew that had tremendous explosive power.

“However, that explosive power was too much and caused them to explode themselves. I wonder what the world would be like if that crew didn’t disappear and continued.”

Decrescendo was also one of the themes that the old-timers in the Pann board would often bring up when they had nothing to do.

A regular theme akin to an old soup that starts with “Back in my day.”

They would reminisce with a bittersweet smile about how great Decrescendo was in the early days and would post sexually suggestive comments about the minor virtual streamers.

“The problem with Decrescendo ultimately comes down to the members. They brought in members who didn’t share the same Direction from the start. Plus, the crew was too equal. Without strength and authority in the leader, everything went awry.”

Unlike Lena Universe, I knew quite a bit about Decrescendo.

When Lucy transferred, the main stream of Pangea TV was “Lena World,” and the members of Decrescendo were almost acting as lead roles there, aside from the corporate streamers.

The community was buzzing so much about them that it was impossible not to know.

“We need to be clear about such matters in our crew. Each one may have their opinions, but I will lead it as much as possible.”

Strong authority from the leader must be pursued.

Although it felt a bit like Bluebee’s approach, a distinct difference existed between us.

“Bluebee used the crew members like accessories to himself as the protagonist. But I’m different. I will provide clear opportunities for everyone.”

No matter how talented one is, a one-man show ultimately has its limits.

How beneficial would it be if the solidly developed crew members had your back?

In the end, we had to grow together.

“So, to sum it up, let’s do well as I said. Okay? Notify me about the crew meeting date and time, and make sure to be on time. It’s all about the crew, not individual play. Let’s not lose sight of our long-term goals for immediate benefits.”

We shared our actual phone numbers and simple personal details.

As a crew, there had to be this level of trust.

Lucy (Yoon Da-som, 24 years old) / Miho (Lee Han-sol, 30 years old) / Mayo (Kim Purum, 18 years old).

“Wait? Is Miho really 30 years old?”

“…I didn’t want to reveal this. Stop prodding at an old wound.”

“Auntie.”

“Hey! Do you really want to get scolded?”

I had suspected Miho would be reluctant to share her age, but I never thought she would actually be in her 30s.

Of course, being in her 30s doesn’t mean she can’t stream.

After all, most corporate streamers are also in their 30s.

But they already had long broadcasting careers.

They often started streaming in their 20s.

However, Miho is in her thirties with a short streaming career and hasn’t accomplished much.

To put it bluntly, this was a disadvantage.

It’s not without reason that some virtual streamers hide their age.

Viewers might say it’s fine outwardly, but the instinct of men doesn’t go away.

Typically, younger female streamers are preferred.

“But if we’re the same age, then I’m not your sister but your aunt.”

“…”

Miho was knocked down by Mayo’s brutal fact bomb.

She was much scarier than I thought.

I felt the need to establish a hierarchy due to the chaotic atmosphere from the beginning.

“This is something I truly disliked, but it’s unavoidable.”

Ultimately, the foundation of hierarchy can be said to lie in how you address each other.

With tears in my eyes, I decided to refer to Lucy and Miho as “sister.”

That would hopefully lessen Mayo’s teasing.

“Seoa, call me one more time.”

“…Lucy sister.”

“Good, once more!”

Lucy’s high tension was indeed precious; she must have really wanted to be called sister.

Anyway, I corrected the addressing issue and continued the conversation.

“Honestly, to lay it all out, it hasn’t even been a year since we got to know each other. The oldest, Lucy sister, has only been three months. Mayo, we just met during your interview yesterday, so acting like friends already is quite superficial.”

“…”

“But I believe I have an eye for people. Everyone, including Lucy sister, Miho sister, and Mayo, are good people, and I think we’ll create a synergy effect in the crew. Of course, we can’t be 100% sure. Even among family by bl**d, there are disputes, and we are strangers. Still, let’s make an effort to understand each other and get along.”

“Wow! Our leader is truly capable. That’s why I picked you. Let’s work well together in the future.”

“I’ll also do my best as a superstar to not embarrass my fans.”

“…Sister, please forget about that.”

Yet there was already a degree of consensus among the three of us.

We had discussed various things while planning the crew.

But in Mayo’s case, she still felt awkward and hesitated before speaking.

“Then should I call you two ‘sister’ and Miho ‘auntie’?”

“…Seoa, don’t stop me today. I might just blow off the lid.”

Ah, so it wasn’t that she was quiet out of awkwardness but was contemplating how to address us?

Though I acknowledged her talent, her way of thinking was indeed unusual.

Call it 4-dimensional thinking, or perhaps being a little eccentric…Ahem.

But still, we must keep certain things in check.

“Mayo, I’m emphasizing this: Miho sister’s age is confidential, okay? Don’t let it slip by mistake. It’s a top-secret within our crew.”

“I like auntie. It feels more affectionate.”

“Tsk! Do you want me to physically change the color of the mayonnaise sauce on your avatar’s head to ketchup?”

“From today onwards, I’ll go with Miho sister.”

“….”

MZ-like yet fortunately, it seemed she had a sense of reality.

At least she pretended to listen to me.

After resolving the addressing issue, we began the main meeting.

The first agenda item was the name of the crew.

This is truly important.

A single name can change people’s perceptions.

The most crucial aspect is a name that sounds good and is easy to remember.

We shared names that had been recommended by viewers through the broadcasting station board.

“How about V-Academy? Since we are virtual students still learning and growing. I dropped out of school, and the viewers recommended this.”

“Ooh? That sounds good! It has some meaning. And going with the student vibe could lead to engaging content too.”

“Then it’s agreed we have three students and one teacher, right?”

“Eh? Teacher… Ah.”

“Mayo, I’m in a hurry; can you give me the address? Huh? I want to see Mayo’s face.”

“Hahaha.”

If there’s emotion between us, we should be cautious, but I felt a hint of mischief in the air, so I chose to let it be.

Perhaps this playfulness could be a means to get closer quickly.

“I think I like V-Melody. What does everyone think?”

“Ah!”

Lucy brought up the name of the crew used before the return.

Indeed, that time, the crew’s name was decided based on Lucy’s suggestion from her room.

Everyone seemed to have a positive reaction.

“There are many fresh ideas. How about the straightforward V-Live? It signifies virtual beings doing live broadcasts.”

This was also a good suggestion.

It was an intuitive name expressing the crew’s identity.

And finally, it was my turn.

Confidently, I revealed the crew name I had come up with after a few days of contemplation.

“Please d*e while switching.”

“Eh?”

“I believe it’s a name that can firmly hold the hearts of true fans.”

“….”

A brief silence; I felt a gaze somewhere that seemed to despise me.

No way, this is truly a good name.

It conveys a determination to never switch!

“After joining the crew, the leader is supposedly a switch artist.”

“Well, I agree with that.”

“Seoa, I don’t think that’s correct either.”

“….”

The authority of the leader crumbled down.