I Can See a VTuber’s Red Pills - Chapter 23

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“….”

“….Sir?”

Ah. I still hadn’t decided on that. A momentary silence flowed.

It was amusingly ironic that after ordering all sorts of grandiose plans and spending billions like it was nothing, I hadn’t decided on the most basic thing, the name on the signboard.

I scratched my brow slightly, feigning nonchalance, and said calmly.

“Ah… that. I forgot.”

“Huh? Forgot… you say?”

Jungyeon asked back, looking dumbfounded.

It seemed incomprehensible to her common sense that I would forget the name, which was practically the face of the company.

Well, it would usually be one of the first things one considers when preparing to establish a company.

“Well, is it important? Let’s just go with… ‘Zelnaga Company’ or something.”

I said, as if truly annoyed, simply attaching my nickname.

At that, Jungyeon made a disgusted face.

“What? Th-That’s a bit… too… It’s your nickname, Sir! Wouldn’t a cooler, more meaningful name be better? It’s important for the group’s image too……”

“Image? Well, is that necessary?”

I replied indifferently.

Group image?

I couldn’t understand why I had to care about such a thing.

What mattered was the content, meaning the VTubers I selected and the environment for them.

A name was merely a designation to call the company and the group.

“Still… if we’re making it, wouldn’t it be nice to make it cool? For the viewers, and for other members who might join later… they could feel a sense of pride!”

Jungyeon tried her best to persuade me, considering the group’s future in her own way.

“Hmm… Then why don’t you try coming up with one, Jungyeon-ssi.”

I pushed it onto Jungyeon, too lazy to even think about it.

But she waved her hands dismissively and backed away.

“Aish, how could I make such an important decision…! You have to decide, Sir!”

“I told you, I don’t care what it is.”

It seemed like the argument would drag on.

Ajung’s stream time was approaching, and I didn’t want to waste time on such a trivial issue.

Then, a good idea suddenly struck me.

As always, problems I didn’t want to bother with myself could be passed on to someone else.

“Ah, then let’s do this. Let’s ask the community.”

“Huh? The community?”

Jungyeon’s eyes widened even more than when she had heard the company name idea.

Asking the community for a company name was likely an idea she couldn’t even imagine.

“There are a lot of guys who watch VTubers there, right? They’d know best what they like. Let’s hold a contest or something and pick the best name. If we offer prize money, they’ll go crazy for it.”

I immediately picked up my phone and started writing a post on the community.

[Ggizzik VTuber Gallery]
Title: Company Name Contest. Prize money involved.
■Zelnaga

Need to decide on a company name, but I’m too lazy.

You guys decide for me.

(Conditions)

  1. Must have a VTuber company feel.

  2. Would be good if it’s a bit cool. (My preference)

  3. Too long or complicated will be rejected.

I’ll give 10 million won to the person who suggests the name I like best.

Deadline is 3 days max.

ps. Coming to throw chicken later this evening.

  • ???

  • Asking the gallery for a company name, what a crazy b*stard LMAO

  • Prize money 10 million won LMAO He’s a real psycho LMAO

  • Are you really a crazy mofo??

  • Are you looking for both a group name and a company name?
    ㄴ ■Zelnaga : ㅇㅇ Both

  • Wow, f*ck, 10 million won? My VTuber life reverse chance has come LMAO

  • How about DreamLive Entertainment? Dreams to reality

  • Stardust Project. Because VTubers are stars ㅇㅇ

  • Just go with Zelnaga Company ㅇㅇ That’s the coolest.
    ㄴ Someone ban this guy.

  • V-Nexus Entertainment << Isn’t this cool? VTuber feel + connection feel ㅇㅇ
    ㄴ Nexus my *ss, LoL kids GTFO.

  • XELNAGA Entertainment << Putting your own nickname in it is the coolest, for real.
    ㄴ For real, you gotta put your ego into something like this.

  • Just call it Zelnaga and Kids LOL.

  • Naga-hyung, I’m desperate, I only have 8,000 won in my account, please use my name ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

  • Starlight Project – Because VTubers are stars ㅇㅇ Simple and good, isn’t it?

  • Oh, that’s pretty good LOL.

  • Aura Studio << VTubers exuding aura + studio feel.

  • VTuber Life Reverse Entertainment.

  • On-Air Reality – Creating reality through broadcasting. Gives you chills, right? Ten million won is mine, right? No one can beat this, right?

It was just as I expected.

As soon as I offered a 10 million won prize, the comment section exploded with all sorts of ideas, memes, and begging.

I turned off my phone screen with satisfaction.

“There? They’ll take care of the name now. Let’s just do our work.”

At my nonchalant demeanor, Jungyeon’s jaw dropped, and she couldn’t say anything.

Her common sense seemed to have shattered once again today.

Leaving her behind, I returned to reviewing avatar drafts.

It was a far more important issue than a mere name.

After the commotion of the group name contest, preparations for the showcase picked up even more speed.

Jungyeon practically lived in my penthouse, leaving her own home behind.

She had meetings with the intro video production team almost daily, and avatars in their final stages of completion arrived one after another from the avatar artists.

She also monitored community reactions, planned viral strategies, and set up advertising execution plans on various platforms.

I reigned as the final decision-maker in all these processes.

“The video concept is good, but let’s make Ajung-ssi’s entrance here more impactful. Increase the background music volume, add more slow motion……”

“I’ve listened to all the BGM candidate tracks, and track 3 is the best. Let’s use this as the main theme, and track 2 would be good for when she’s gaming. Discard the rest.”

“Promotion? Since it’s VTuber-related promotion, let’s not overdo it. Frankly, it’s only familiar to people who watch internet broadcasts; advertising it in places general audiences see might just cause unnecessary backlash.”

My instructions were always clear and without hesitation.

Money was not a consideration.

Only the result, perfectly realizing the picture I wanted, mattered.

Jungyeon understood my requests perfectly and handled them swiftly.

There were times when I wondered if she was overdoing it, but she herself seemed to be deeply immersed in and enjoying this project.

Especially as her new avatar neared completion, a sparkle returned to her eyes.

“Sir! My avatar’s final version is out, please take a look! That… secretary concept expression… has also been added……”

Jungyeon handed me the tablet with a shy yet expectant expression.

Her new avatar on the screen was indeed much more charming than before.

Cuteness and maturity coexisted, and the ‘mischievous expression’ I had ordered was more comical than expected.

“Pfft… This is good. Should we make her act cute with this during the showcase?”

“……Whaaat? What?!”

Teasing a flustered Jungyeon had now become one of my small pleasures.

While showcase preparations were in full swing, Jeonga was quietly spending time on her own.

“Hellooo… Thank you for coming today too…”

Jeonga, who had started her stream with her still-familiar ‘clay’ avatar, communicated with her viewers as usual.

However, a slightly different atmosphere lingered.

After the news that she would soon ‘re-debut’ with a new look, viewers’ anticipation had reached its peak.

–Ajung Ajung-ah.. I’m so nervous right now..

–Did you see the avatar Naga-hyung made? Is it pretty? What’s it like, please tell me!

–Honestly, I’ve grown fond of her current face, so it’s a bit sad.

–If the avatar sucks, I’m gonna sh*t myself immediately~

–Will you sing a song at the showcase?

–So now you’re officially joining a corporate entity??

Jeonga responded to the barrage of questions with a smile, keeping her words brief.

As pre-arranged with Jungyeon, she decided to maintain maximum mystique until the showcase.

After the stream ended, Jeonga, alone in her empty room, brought up her new avatar and immersed herself in practice.

Watching her perfect self on the screen, she mimicked expressions, adjusted her voice tone, and studied natural gestures.

If before, her character had merely awkwardly mimicked her appearance on webcam, now the avatar felt like a part of her own body.

With the ability to express detailed emotions, it seemed like there would be much more she could show on stream.

‘I have to do well. I have to meet the expectations of Zelnaga-nim and the viewers.’

The pressure weighed heavily on her shoulders, but at the same time, her heart pounded with excitement.

This was a chance to be reborn, overcoming the pain of the past.

She would show a performance worthy of the name ‘Zelnaga Group’s Number 1 Member.’

One day, a cautious message came from Jungyeon.

[Rinne (Yoo Jungyeon)]: Ajung-nim, are you perhaps thinking of singing a song, even a short one, at the showcase? We’ll be releasing songs as part of group activities in the future, and we also plan to regularly create things like cover songs.

Singing.

Jeonga had never sung on stream before.

She had no confidence, nor had she ever thought she sang well.

But… if it was a challenge for a new beginning.

[Ajung]: I’m not good at singing… Is that still okay?

[Rinne (Yoo Jungyeon)]: Of course! What’s important is sincerity, not skill! Your voice is pretty, Ajung-nim, so I think it’ll sound good with a little practice! Shall I connect you with a vocal trainer I know? Of course, the cost will be covered by the Boss… you know, right? 🙂

Her hesitation wasn’t long.

[Ajung]: Yes! I’ll try! I’ll practice hard!

Her desire to repay Zelnaga’s gratitude and meet his expectations was greater than her fear of a new challenge.

Imagining herself singing on the showcase stage, a slightly embarrassing yet overwhelming emotion washed over her.

Meanwhile, I also began the task of finding a management expert (CEO).

As instructed to Jungyeon, I secretly contacted several major headhunting firms while simultaneously leaking a job posting with exceptional salary and conditions to major economic media outlets and platforms like LinkedIn.

As expected, the industry was turned upside down.

‘Unidentified New Entertainment Company, Recruiting CEO with 2 Billion Won Annual Salary.’

All sorts of speculations and rumors abounded.

Many were curious about my identity or source of funds, but far more were captivated by the exceptional conditions and submitted applications or contacted me through headhunters.

The resumes and career descriptions were truly spectacular.

Executives from well-known conglomerates, partner lawyers from famous law firms, and even experienced founders of successful startups.

They were the people I wanted – those who had an incredible nose for ‘the smell of money’ and rushed over, yet possessed undeniable skills.

I received the list of candidates filtered by Jungyeon in the first round and reviewed it meticulously.

Rather than their flashy careers, I focused on how well they could grasp ‘my intentions’ and follow them without complaint, and how efficiently they could manage this ‘playground of my own, not a company.’

After several days of review, I narrowed down the final candidates to two.

And I contacted them directly.

For a final interview, or perhaps what might become a one-sided notification.

The showcase date was drawing nearer.

The avatar was in its final stages of completion, and the intro video and other avatar work were also being finalized.

Promotion was also proceeding smoothly as planned.

And the recruitment of key personnel to run the company was just around the corner.

Everything was going smoothly.

I smiled with satisfaction as I looked at my first ‘masterpiece’ nearing completion.

At the showcase, I would reveal all the visions I had conceived, and with Ajung at the forefront, I would present them all.

And that would be the celebratory gunfire announcing the grand beginning of ‘Zelnaga Group,’ my collection.