Genius Archer’s Streaming - Chapter 748

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The Genius Archer’s Streaming Season 3 Episode 218
71. The Fake Journey (5)
Meanwhile, in Department Manager Jang’s office.
At first, Jia had assumed everyone in this office was an editor, but that wasn’t quite the case.
There was actually a division of labor. Some people’s sole job was scraping community information to be used in editing.
On Almond’s channel, Juhyeok handled this task as a side responsibility, but it was really the kind of work that would justify hiring a dedicated person.
Click.
He displayed various community sites on his monitor and consulted with Department Manager Jang about which posts to scrape.
Jia observed over his shoulder for a moment to learn how the process worked.
The communities were filled with reactions to the currently airing “Fake Journey.”
[Pangeo looks perfect in that hiking outfit lol]
[Watching Fake Journey and wow I want to go there]
[Did they get sponsorship from that region? First time seeing it. I wanna go]
Overall, the reactions were quite positive.
According to Department Manager Jang, most of the members were still relatively unknown to the general public, so getting this level of response during a live broadcast meant the edited version would perform even better. Jia found herself agreeing.
The employee scrapes several posts that received many recommendations.
[Almond riding a bicycle scene]
The first was a post where someone had taken a separate screenshot of a scene featuring Almond.
-Wow
-Straight out of a Japanese romance movie
-Damn
-Just jeans and a long padded jacket but why does it look like a movie lol
└If I wore that the director would probably tell me to move out of the way thinking I was staff lol
└lololol for real
-I really like Almond… he smiles a lot
└Yeah I heard in a previous vlog he went on an overseas trip for the first time
I heard that you couldn’t go out and have fun because you were busy with sports ㅠㅠ
-His smile is an art
└For real
└A genuine expression of happiness
-The fact that Korean cyclist Pangeo is right behind him is hilarious lol
└For real lol
└Even with a Japanese surname behind him but making it look Korean lol
The next most popular post was about Pangeo.
[I ran into Pangeo on the street]
The post contained a single photo—a picture of older men climbing toward Bukhansan Mountain.
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Apparently people are complaining because Baeksuk prices have gone up lately
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-lololololololol this is hilarious
I’m speechless, lol
K Suicide Squad lol
Each person looked like the main character of a subway legend ㄷㄷ
hahahahahahaha for real
If I build up more legend, I’ll probably be able to transform later lol
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (lol/hahaha)
└The weapon Seongso approved: “the bamboo flute”
-In Seoul, there were nine heroes…
So you’re saying there are 9 people because of lines 1 through 9? lol
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (laughing/lol)
haha lol
The Bundang Line isn’t working out for me lol
After that, countless sightings of Pangeo were posted online.
From high school history teachers to cyclists along the riverside, to groups of men gathered at makgeolli tents—everyone started being called Pangeo.
They all began to be called Pangeo.
-How many Pangeos are there anyway
When did you learn the clone jutsu, lol
-???: I am legion
Beyond that, there were clips like [beef dinner gathering] and [everyone riding bikes together]….
Scenes of the teammates hanging out together were receiving unexpected attention.
The reactions were generally like this.
-It’s been a while since I’ve seen something so peaceful and pleasant
I can’t believe this scene is from a live broadcast.
-This would be amazing if you watched it as the fake national team
-The sight of them riding bikes in a line is really beautiful
This trip had been healing for the players, but it seemed to have been the same for those watching.
‘Juhyeok did it again…’
Jia couldn’t help but think of Juhyeok’s planning ability as she watched.
The freelance cameramen and writers deployed on-site had directly filmed these scenes.
But in truth, it all started when Juhyeok asked a sponsor to plan a trip to refresh the players’ spirits.
With the added purpose of finding an empty capsule room, this travel content was completed.
The results were excellent.
Not only did Monster Drink advertisement scenes appear constantly, but the viewership was high as well, and the capsule room issue seemed to be resolved too.
“Nice. The color turned out great. I like it.”
Department Manager Jang also seemed satisfied with this result.
He headed toward the editing team and began determining the ad placements first.
“Around here with Monster. Uh. Yeah. The roaring sound… should that go here?”

* * *
A modest capsule hotel in the city.
Mr. Satou, the owner, discovered an unusual reservation had been made for today.
“Huh? What’s this?”
“Ah, Korean tourists are coming today. It was booked in advance.”
“…A capsule hotel with 20 to 30 people coming? Doesn’t Korea have better capsule hotels?”
“Right? Maybe Japan’s food scene is better developed?”
There were people who occasionally dropped by capsule hotels for fun during their sightseeing, but this was the first time anyone had made a proper reservation like this.
“You’re worried about a no-show, aren’t you?”
“I suppose so.”
While large reservations were good for business, Mr. Satou knew that tourists frequently no-showed.
Just thinking about a group this size not showing up made him dizzy.
“But it’s been a slow period anyway, so I went ahead and accepted it.”
“Right… Well, good call.”
Mr. Satou nodded, though something felt off.
It was awkward to say anything to the manager right now. After all, they hadn’t actually no-showed.
Fortunately, the tourists appeared as expected.
Ding.
With the chime of the bell, the group that entered was clearly the ones who had made the reservation.
‘They’re here.’
They looked like the Korean tourists I knew.
Some were dressed like models with full makeup just to visit a capsule hotel, or burly men carrying bags that looked like strange document envelopes.
Others wore mountaineering gear fit for climbing Everest, wrapped in colorful scarves.
Or they simply wore monochromatic, heavily padded jackets.
‘Huh?’
But something seemed odd.
‘…Why is everything mixed together?’
Usually one group would have unified characteristics, but this one was like a complete gift set—everything jumbled together.
Looking at them individually, they were clearly tourists, but seeing them as a whole was strange.
In Japan’s culture, where fashion styles are categorized with suffixes like “~~-kei,” this sense of incongruity stood out even more clearly.
Yet if they weren’t acquaintances, they were standing far too close together.
“Ah, we have a reservation.”
A man who appeared to be a tour guide mentioned the reservation, so Satou didn’t think much more about it.
“Ah, yes. The name is… Mr. Kimu?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
I spoke Japanese fairly well, though not quite as fluently as English.
“Are the seats prepared?”
“Yes, but since you didn’t specify any particular individual seats….”
“Assigned seating is fine.”
“Ah, yes, yes.”
Juhyeok turned to the side and gave an okay signal.
At that, the tourists simply filed in without a word.
‘Are they nervous…?’
Normally, they’d chatter away and look around here and there.
But these people waited while swallowing hard at the okay signal, then filed in without hesitation.
Though he was certainly being paid for this, Mr. Satou felt as though something was being invaded.
“Yes. Then I’ll leave it to you.”
“Huh? Are you leaving?”
“Yes. I won’t be joining. These people will stay as long as they wish.”
“Ah, yes.”
Of course they’d play as long as they wanted.
At that moment, Satou didn’t understand why he was emphasizing those words.
Juhyeok disappeared into another capsule room to deploy Team 2, and Satou returned to manning the counter as usual.
About five hours passed like that.
“…”
By this point, Satou grew worried.
“They’re not dead, are they?”
All those people had been playing capsule games continuously for five hours.
Yet it didn’t make statistical sense to say they’d all suffered some accident.
“They’re Korean, sir. Koreans are ruthlessly dedicated to gaming.”
“…But even so, do they really do this even while on an overseas trip?”
“Maybe they’re just stretching their legs a bit. Haha.”
The manager had an excessively positive outlook. That’s why he was hired in the first place.
So neither of them noticed.
That they had chosen this place as a training ground to eliminate Japan’s national team.

* * *
“Phew.”
After both Team 1 and Team 2 had entered.
“Alright, everyone’s made it inside safely!”
I clapped for myself in front of the camera.
-Kyaa
Hahaha invasion successful
-Chataemeen’s form is insane!
The capsule room owner’s pupils shaking is so funny lolololol
-It looks super suspicious, but congrats on the success anyway~
Haha, it probably was weird though.
I can’t translate this as it’s not a meaningful word or phrase in Korean. The characters “ㅊㅊㅊㅊ” are just repetitions of the consonant “ㅊ” (ch) without vowels, which doesn’t form valid Korean text.
With that, the fake journey came to an end.
“Now you can practice as much as you want, and when you’re done, we’ll just bring you back to the lodging by bus. Oh, and…”
This was where it should have ended, but I asked the Writer not to cut the broadcast yet.
I had been waiting for this moment all along.
Now I revealed my true colors.
I pulled out something neatly folded from my briefcase.
-??
-A magic show?
-What is it
I began blowing into it forcefully with my mouth.
Gradually, it transformed into an almond-shaped applause balloon.
Pop! Pop! Pop!
No, it was an ad lol
That manager’s that streamer is crazy.
Lol, I did something weird
Out of the blue lol
“So, everyone coming to watch the Quarterfinals in person. I’ll be selling support goods at the stadium entrance. When you come by, I’ll also be selling limited edition merchandise with Almond’s autograph.”
That’s right. I was previewing the merchandise I’d be selling at the Quarterfinals stadium.
-Oh autographed??
-This is pretty tempting
-I’ve seen the applause balloons before
Walnuts selling almonds directly!? Crazy! I gotta buy this!
Hahaha suddenly home shopping haha
I hurriedly pulled out the suitcase I’d left in the bus trunk.
I had to introduce it quickly before the viewers left.
“So, applause balloons. You’re tired of them, right? They’re nice to have, obviously. But you want something special, don’t you? I brought an upgraded product this time.”
Whoosh.
What I pulled from the trunk was an ‘Umnackeoa Suit’.
“Mom, when I grow up, I’m going to be Almond! Suit! Version 3!”
-Wow
-Lolol what is this, they’re already on version 3 lololol
-It’s not even Iron Man, but it keeps evolving lol
-The quality keeps getting better
He showed the suit around, explaining the improvements, then
gestured toward a Staff member he’d asked for help.
-Lololololololol
-Lololol
-In the middle of the city lol
-So cute lol
-Lol
A Staff member who had become a living, breathing (?) Almond.
“Look at this! The incredible presence. You can cheer for Almond while receiving plenty of adorable attention—the ultimate suit. Originally almost 8,000 yen! To celebrate making the quarterfinals! The CEO has lost his mind! Boss is nuts! Sasho! Yabai~ For just 5,980 yen in Japanese currency! 5,980 yen!”
-Boss is nuts lololol
-Nuts being the boss is actually right lol
-Lololol now they’re just selling stuff
-So it was home shopping all along
-Lololol
-A full-body suit for 60,000 won is pretty insane
-It’s gradually becoming live commerce lol
Juhyeok pulled an Almond hat from his bag and put it on.
It was a plush doll-like hat made of soft material.
It was closer to a head mask than an actual hat.
“Now, this is the Almond hat. It’s a steady seller, you know? Our best-seller. Originally 4,000 yen, but honestly it sells so well at that price—it just flies off the shelves! But! We made the quarterfinals, didn’t we!? 2,880 yen. To celebrate the quarterfinals! 2,880 yen!!”
-Run guys lol
-Kyaa
-Oh
-Lololololol
-Ah, I actually want that
“Now, here’s something amazing! Everyone, this Almond hat is cute, but could you wear it when you’re meeting friends? Going on a blind date?”
-Lololol
-Possible
-I wore it to my first meeting with my fiancée’s family, actually? It was a “first” meeting, after all.
-Why would you wear that in real life in the first place lol
“Of course, if you have high self-esteem, you could! But for something lighter! You want to support Almond? Then how about this! Almond ball cap!”
-What else is coming out lol
-Is this a product for INFPs? lol
-Ball cap, oh…
It was a relatively plain black baseball cap with just a small Almond shape embossed in the center.
“Even if other people see it! They’ll just think it’s a product from some brand that uses an almond-shaped logo. Nuts! They won’t mistake you for a crazy person or a Nutillian, right? This is a new product, and honestly, it shouldn’t be on sale! But to commemorate the quarterfinals! The same price—2,880 yen!”
-Ohhh…
Hahahahahahaha Nutrilion hahahaha
-I want to be a Nutillian…
-Getting more into it
-This is actually pretty cute?
-If Miho wears it, it’ll sell out instantly
My desperate efforts to achieve a complete sellout managed to hold onto viewers who were slipping away, and I seemed to be succeeding in persuading them.
Of course, I still didn’t know what the actual sales figures would be.
There was only one way to find out.
The day of the match itself.
A few days later.
Joseon versus Japan—the match day was approaching.

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