Living in a Room Becomes Easier When You’re Handsome - Chapter 53

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I Conveyed My True Feelings

 

The very beginning of dating shows targeting ordinary people was incredibly good.

 

Since they featured regular people instead of celebrities, they were easy to relate to and comfortable to immerse yourself in.

 

This was because there were continuous innocent moments that reminded you of your own experiences.

 

However.

 

‘Maybe they used those plots too much, and things got too… accelerated?’

 

Current dating shows had become very different from the early programs featuring ordinary people’s romance.

 

First of all, even the starting dates were different.

 

Instead of starting in winter when your sides feel cold, they began in hot summer.

 

They passionately showed off thin clothes and skin, flaunting the heat of love.

 

Rather than winter’s cozy love, it was summer’s intense passion.

 

Men would win women through physical duels with each other.

 

Women also secured meetings with men through similar dynamics.

 

From a dopamine perspective, honestly, current dating shows were overwhelmingly more entertaining.

 

Since they continuously fed you stimulating content without any time to build anticipation.

 

Both the early dating shows and current ones.

 

Each had their own pros and cons.

 

‘But now people are gradually getting used to the current format too.’

 

Moreover, recent dating shows were viewed as a launching pad for influencer debuts.

 

They would show an excellent image on programs targeting ordinary people.

 

Using that as a stepping stone to become SNS stars and suddenly gather popularity to become celebrities.

 

Of course, that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

 

‘It’s just sad that the authenticity of dating shows seems to be declining a bit.’

 

Byeon Ji-seon, the youngest writer who loved dating shows, personally felt it was disappointing.

 

So this time, the program 【Love Code】 that Netflix was planning put tremendous effort into that aspect.

 

They held auditions, made direct casting offers, and interviewed various people.

 

Naturally, there were people whose goal was to become influencers.

 

But the key was filtering out people whose ‘only purpose was becoming influencers.’

 

The process of selecting, continuously selecting, and coordinating schedules took a full six months.

 

【Love Code】 was now waiting for filming with only one final step remaining.

 

That final step was.

 

An indispensable joker card-like existence in dating shows.

 

‘Finding a catfish.’

 

A catfish, an absolutely essential presence in dating programs.

 

To put it extremely, they’re like the golden sun character that appears in romantic comedies.

 

Their role is to shake up, break, and confuse all existing love lines as soon as they appear.

 

Just like how suddenly releasing catfish into a river causes chaos in the ecosystem.

 

In dating reality shows, a catfish was truly a game-changing presence.

 

In fact, that’s exactly why this catfish had to be chosen very carefully.

 

Generally, when men and women had already built some rapport with each other.

 

A man or woman suddenly barging in to shake things up and interfere with the love lines?

 

It would be difficult without exceptional charm.

 

So honestly, there were worries about whether they could even find someone.

 

Of course, there were existing catfish candidates, but they felt too weak to shake things up.

 

In fact, when the catfish was weak, the viewers’ reactions were poor too.

 

‘I need to… find talent.’

 

With that mindset, Byeon Ji-seon really went everywhere.

 

She attended every event where many people gathered, and finally discovered him.

 

“…Whoa.”

 

Someone with looks so stunning that a really old, locked-away reaction just popped out.

 

“Who is that person?”

 

An absolutely ridiculous existence.

 

Overwhelming presence.

 

He was about 190cm tall, so you could spot him immediately even from far away.

 

His face was ridiculously handsome, and his physique was truly insane.

 

Like thick steel rods twisted tightly together to form a human?

 

To put it simply, he was intense.

 

‘I need to… cast him.’

 

The moment Byeon Ji-seon saw that man, such thoughts filled her mind.

 

As she was slowly approaching that ridiculous aura.

 

“Who is he?”

 

“Is he someone famous?”

 

“You don’t know Mungi?”

 

“Mungi? Who’s that.”

 

“You don’t know… Mung-ppo?”

 

“No, what are you talking about, that person is Mungi?”

 

Information about that man poured out from the surroundings.

 

‘Mungi? Mungi? Is that a person’s name? No, it’s a broadcast nickname?’

 

Tap tap tap tap.

 

Byeon Ji-seon’s fingers moved quickly.

 

‘No Instagram, no Facebook, no Twitter either? He doesn’t do SNS? Then what.’

 

YouTube maybe? When she searched with that thought, a channel immediately came up.

 

‘Mung-tube.’

 

In the channel description, there was the streaming platform address and business email address.

 

Various things were included.

 

‘So she’s someone who does internet broadcasting, but… then wouldn’t she be on SNS? What’s going on?’

 

Just casually brushing aside a few things she couldn’t understand.

 

Byeon Ji-seon continued gathering information even while heading toward Mungi.

 

The first thing she checked was controversies.

 

Controversies were easy to find – she just had to search ‘Mungi controversy’ on Google.

 

‘Concert? Chest…? No, this is… this isn’t even a real controversy.’

 

If it wasn’t serious criminal records like school violence, drunk driving, or assault, but just light mistakes like this.

 

In Byeon Ji-seon’s mind, Mungi was already judged as a completely clean person.

 

‘I can’t use a business email, the chances of getting ignored are too high. I’ll just give him my business card since I’m meeting him here.’

 

She absolutely had to give him her business card and even set up a meeting appointment.

 

With that determination, Byeon Ji-seon stood in front of Mungi.

 

As soon as she saw him, she held out her business card.

 

“Are you interested in a dating program targeting ordinary people?”

 

She immediately started with a direct casting request.

 

‘Mungi, you’re the final key to Love Code.’

 

Byeon Ji-seon truly thought so.

 

++++++

 

The first thought that came to mind upon hearing the casting request was.

 

‘What, does Gojo Mungtoru, the strongest sorcerer of the modern era, look like an ordinary person? Do you want to go into Prison Gate River?’

 

These days there are really many people who prank in new ways- that’s what it was.

 

“Sorry, I’m not good at handling this kind of joke… I’ll think of a more entertaining reaction next time.”

 

So I gave a casual response and tried to pass by.

 

“No, I’m really… really! I’m serious! If it’s not rude, could you please take my business card?”

 

Seeing the other person’s unexpectedly serious eyes, I immediately took the business card.

 

[Maedeup Company Writer Byeon Ji-seon]

 

‘Maedeup Company?’

 

Of course I’d never heard of it.

 

“Ah, this is my company business card… My affiliation is correct with the company… but where I work is Netflix.”

 

“What?”

 

Wait, I thought she was serious but this is just a real scam.

 

Netflix isn’t just some random dog’s name, so she’s saying a program from there wants to cast me?

 

If this is real, then I’m a dog.

 

With that thought.

 

“No, I’m really sorry. This seems too much like a scam so I’ll be going now.”

 

I gave a casual response and tried to turn back.

 

“I, I can show you proof! It’s late right now, but really… the address written on that business card is our company address, right? The contact is my personal one! If you search that on the internet, you’ll see what our company does, what we’ve made, and that we’re really connected to Netflix! Ah, ah… I’ll search for it now and send you all the addresses one by one!”

 

The other person urgently blocked my path and continued the conversation.

 

If what she’s showing me right now is a scam, then this woman must really be an incredible con artist, I thought.

 

“Then since it’s getting late, I’ll check it out and contact you.”

 

“Please! Please! You absolutely have to give me a chance! I’ll keep waiting!”

 

I decided to sleep at the accommodation first and judge the rest after waking up, so I said I understood.

 

As payment for being out all day, I returned to the accommodation and fell asleep immediately after washing up.

 

As soon as I woke up, I remembered yesterday’s events and searched for the company name.

 

“…What, it’s real?”

 

I found out that everything the woman who gave me the business card, Byeon Ji-seon, had said was completely true.

 

“Wow, wait… This is quite an experienced production company that makes dating programs.”

 

Since most of the production company’s information was transparently disclosed.

 

The true value of this business card was changing in real time.

 

I thought it was 100% a scam, but it turned out to be a 100% sincere casting request.

 

Honestly, if I want to become famous, going on it would definitely be the right choice.

 

‘But then wouldn’t that mean I’m not becoming famous through internet broadcasting.’

 

It bothered me because it would be hard to think I became famous purely through my own efforts.

 

And whenever I have these kinds of concerns.

 

< Ttaranta

 

> Yeah?

 

< I got offered a dating show for regular people, what should I do

 

> ?

 

> ???

 

> For real? Don’t lie

 

< No, it’s real, I even got a business card

 

< Knot Company? Here ㅇㅇ

 

< (Business card photo)

 

< Should I go or not? What do you think

 

< I’d have to meet them for details, but if I meet them, I’m pretty much thinking of going

 

> Give me some time

 

When I ask my manager, they usually solve things for me.

 

I wondered if an unpaid internet broadcasting chat management manager should be this competent.

 

But honestly, I thought it was just my good fortune with people, so I just let it slide.

 

> It’ll take about 2 hours, I’m working out

 

< Ok

 

So following Ttaranta’s words, I woke up, did some light exercise, and was preparing for broadcast.

 

> It should be okay to go

 

> It’s really not a scam and I think it looks fine

 

> But in the end, the final decision is still up to you, so you can decide

 

< Ok thanks thanks

 

After judging that it wasn’t bad, the answer came that the decision was mine to make.

 

I felt it was a truly perfect conclusion, so I immediately sent a message to the contact number written on the business card.

 

< When would be a good time to meet?

 

I figured it would take at least an hour for a reply to come.

 

Just as I was thinking that.

 

Ding!

 

> How about this Saturday at 2 PM over lunch?

 

> Or I can adjust my schedule anytime, so feel free to contact me whenever it’s convenient!

 

The reply came back really fast, in less than 20 seconds.

 

Well, why not try appearing on a regular people’s dating show.

 

+++++

 

As soon as the off-stream situation was sorted out, I immediately started my broadcast.

 

“Mung-ha.”

 

– Mungi is here!

 

– Yeah, our Mungi is here

 

– Mung Kiss *3*

 

– Deep Mung Kiss =3=

 

– It’s nice to see you streaming early these days

 

– For real

 

– Night streams are really hard to catch lol

 

“G-Star review… honestly, I wanted to write one myself, but weren’t there way too many posted on the cafe?”

 

– For real lol

 

– But wait, Mungi’s viewers < these guys really were planning something

 

– Dude, there were so many verification posts about you

 

– There was chaos everywhere saying Gojo really appeared lol

 

– There were so many that you didn’t need to write your own review

 

– Our Munggi is so handsome that he kept getting his photos taken on the street ㅠㅠㅠ

 

– ??? : Now look at the camera and tell us your age and name

 

– My name is Mungi and I’m twenty-five… my job is male escort

 

– Gasp

 

“Then shall we warm up by reading the Busan G-Star reviews posted on the cafe?”

 

– Let’s go

 

– But seriously, you got photographed so many times

 

– You should’ve promoted your stream at times like that tsk tsk

 

– What’s the point if you turn off the stream right after taking photos

 

“I was too exhausted, I’m not lying when I say I probably took ten thousand photos.”

 

– Ten thousand photos probably

 

– Hahahahahahaha

 

The first thing I did was enter my fan cafe, Mung Cafe, to read the G-Star review posts that members had uploaded.

 

Some I wrote myself, and some I copied from others.

 

They were all stories about me, so it was quite fun to reminisce about yesterday’s events while reading them.

 

“Yeah, honestly I did receive some gifts then. Donuts and coffee… I mean, when someone offers them to you, how can you not accept?”

 

– I was so touched that you ate it right away as soon as you got it lol

 

– Wait, you did something good but why are you talking like that lol

 

– Because he’s embarrassed

 

– Mungi kiss eugh /This viewer has been banned

 

– His face is getting red, the reaction is coming through

 

– Hmm should I do Mungi

 

– Deep Mung Kiss =3= come here!!!

 

“No, but when they actually said ‘I’m your fan!’ right in front of me, it felt strange… It was the first time I experienced that emotion, like, oh? They’re really my fan. I was actually flustered since it was my first time seeing it in person.”

 

– Huh but didn’t that happen a few times during outdoor streams?

 

– That’s different from having crowds gather like this because you’re a fan

 

– It was just the right level to catch celebrity syndrome lol

 

– Fact) Mungi already had celebrity syndrome in the early days of streaming

 

– What the hell happened?

 

– No seriously what the hell happened during the Hakko days

 

– I truly respect the veterans who survived back then

 

“No, there are people who know too much about others’ dark history…”

 

After reading reviews for about 4 hours like that.

 

The endless stream of reviews was finally starting to come to an end.

 

– But didn’t you say you were going to the Interior today?

 

– For real

 

– That’s why you’re at the accommodation right now

 

“Ah, the Interior… I was planning to go, but if crowds gather again it would be too exhausting… Honestly, I respect famous people, how do they endure all that and get their photos taken.”

 

– Haha, it’s actually tough now that I’m surrounded

 

– If it wasn’t for his looks, he’d be just like me

 

– Hey now

 

– ㅠㅠ

 

– Just stay as a shut-in loser in your room lol

 

– Straighten your back, straighten your shoulders, and if your legs are crossed, uncross them – it’s good for your joints haha

 

– What’s the sweetest taste in the world? Rainbow flavor because it’s so sweet (mujige/무지게) hahahaha

 

– Suddenly ah

 

– What the hell is this supposed to mean

 

“I know there are lots of events in the Interior, and more things to see… But wow, I really can’t handle this properly, so today I’m just going to game in my room corner, I can’t endure it.”

 

– Well, you probably can’t endure another day

 

– Uryeot uryeot! Uryeot uryeot! Receive the benefits of having many children!!!

 

– Ora ora ora ora ora!!! Be patriotic!!!!

 

– Mungiiiiit!!!

 

– Wise choice

 

– So what game are you going to play

 

– Work Raider go?

 

– Shortened it’s Workre

 

– Okay let’s go?

 

– Workre… Workre… Or… Lumia Island?

 

– LMI go?

 

– Ugh why are these bloodthirsty bastards everywhere?

 

– You’ve opened your eyes, come to Munggallo

 

So.

 

“For now, I’ll play some One Randy after a long time and reflect on only playing major games recently.”

 

– Why the hell are you reflecting, you crazy bastard

 

– Wow viewer farming is legendary

 

– What’s One Randy? What’s One Randy? What’s One Randy?

 

– If you don’t know, get out lol

 

– If you don’t know Arc use maps, get out yeah

 

– Ugh lol these newbies are just cute

 

– It’s boomer time

 

– Will you play Tilta later then?

 

I was thinking of staying cooped up at home and gaming after a long time.

 

“Tilta is… but you guys, if I start with two Nexus from red base, can you not get triggered?”

 

– Ah

 

– Ullari Hirari < stuff like this probably won’t be too triggering while laughing

 

– Two Nexus start would be really fucking triggering though

 

“By the way, I don’t really pay attention to worker mineral distribution… so I just clump them together.”

 

– lol

 

– Let’s stop

 

– Okay Tilta is on hold

 

– Save me

 

– Did I tell you to backshot the Devourer? Just do the basics please

 

– Nope that’s not happening

 

– Let’s just kill the Tilta scrubs with gameplay

 

– For real we might need to end it so they can never bring up Tilta again

 

“So for now, calm down while watching One Randy, I also need a game to rest my brain with.”

 

Muttering that, I immediately launched the game.

 

– Mungi, but aren’t you going to the Busan bar separately?

 

– For real

 

– Ttaranta† but Mungi does hate drinking alcohol

 

“It’s bad for your health, and when I drink alcohol it’s kinda… can’t exercise either…”

 

– In the end, it’s all about exercise

 

– He’s just obsessed with the gym

 

– But Mungi, you’re good enough to do content at places like Hunting Pocha

 

– For real

 

“Meeting strangers… that’s not an easy thing to do. Going out, that’s an extremely high difficulty task.”

 

– Monkey bat lol

 

– Purple blob lol

 

– Hehe lol

 

– Mungchu

 

– Mungi please /banned viewer here

 

– Mung-ppo *3*

 

– Deep Mung Kiss =3=

 

While chatting with the viewers like this.

 

After thinking about it deeply.

 

‘But I’m going to be on a dating show anyway, wouldn’t it be boring if I’m too shy… If I want to go all out, shouldn’t I practice a bit?’

 

Since I decided to go on a dating show, I thought I should prepare properly.

 

I was thinking whether I should really go to places like Hunting Pocha to build up some tolerance for the opposite sex.

 

Buzz buzz.

 

My phone vibrated.

 

[Subject: Hello Mungi, we are 【Chemistry Party】 operating an Appearance Approval Party Bar. We contacted you knowing you’re in Busan. If it’s not too presumptuous, it would be such an honor if you could visit our 【Chemistry Party】.]

 

“…?”

 

A really long business email had arrived.

 

To summarize, it was like this.

 

[ We’re having a looks-approval party, and you’re seriously no joke ㅇㅇ Internet broadcasting and filming are fine, so could you come and help liven up the atmosphere? ]

 

‘Appearance Approval Party?’

 

When I searched it up, both men and women get their looks screened through preliminary interviews.

 

Only those who pass gather separately to enjoy parties, like a Hunting Pocha where you meet after passing the appearance test.

 

Normally I would have declined immediately.

 

‘…I have to go on a dating show anyway, and I need to practice… Isn’t this actually an opportunity?’

 

In the current situation, I judged it wasn’t bad.

 

And the fact that I had nothing to do tomorrow was also a big factor.

 

Yeah, since I’m in Busan anyway, might as well make use of everything I can.

 

+++++++

 

The next evening.

 

> Just wear the Denji suit as is

 

> This is why I told you to pack multiple outfits just in case

 

> The cosplay outfit is actually just clean clothes if you don’t wear the wig

 

I immediately prepared to go to the Appearance Approval Party Bar in Busan.

 

But normally to go there, they supposedly check a lot of different things.

 

‘Did they just let me pass based on looks alone?’

 

It’s pretty funny to send a casting request first and then conduct an interview.

 

Besides, it didn’t seem like they were sending emails like this just once or twice.

 

The method of inviting influencers to really amp up the party atmosphere wasn’t bad.

 

‘They said alcohol and everything else is free for me too, so I can just go eat and drink comfortably.’

 

With that thought, I headed straight to 【Chemi Party】.

 

Honestly, I’d never been to places like clubs, so when I heard “party,” I just assumed it would be underground.

 

Surprisingly, it started from the 1st floor and went up to the 3rd floor.

 

“Oh, wow… you really came.”

 

“Huh, you recognize me?”

 

“Of course. We can’t not recognize the person we sent an email to, right? Mungi, you don’t need any inspection and can go right in.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Normally, I know they do ID card checks on the 1st floor and verify identity and stuff.

 

But I just went straight in without any of that.

 

‘The inside is spacious and comfortable.’

 

They said I could turn on the broadcast, so should I turn it on right away?

 

‘No, if I go around with the broadcast on from the start, people will look at me strangely, so I should check things out moderately… and turn it on when the mood is right.’

 

For now, I should just turn it on for filming purposes only.

 

While I was thinking that and setting up.

 

People came in quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the party venue was packed.

 

‘The 1st and 2nd floors are for hanging out… and the 3rd floor is the kitchen? Oh.’

 

How systematic.

 

Muttering that to myself, I just sat quietly and looked around.

 

“Alright! Now let’s officially start the party!”

 

The host grabbed the microphone and began running the party in earnest.

 

Since it was my first time at a party, I had high expectations, but it wasn’t much.

 

First, each table could seat about 8 people, but the seating arrangement was cramped.

 

The menu didn’t actually have restaurant food on it, just QR codes written there.

 

‘Use this to enter a group chat, set your nickname… don’t reveal age and occupation, and then hang out like that.’

 

It really felt like getting a brief taste of being a dating pro.

 

While I was filming diligently and observing the atmosphere.

 

“Excuse me.”

 

“…?!”

 

Suddenly someone spoke to me in a whisper.

 

But it couldn’t be helped. The party venue was too noisy, so this was the right way to have a conversation.

 

Honestly, it seemed like they played the music loud on purpose for this.

 

Anyway.

 

“You’re so surprised, how cute.”

 

“Huh, what?”

 

“Your nickname is… Mungi, Mungi? Don’t you have anything you want to say to me, Mungi?”

 

“Ah, something I want to say?”

 

“Well, you know, like saying you’re pretty and stuff. For me, um… if I had to say something I want to tell Mungi, it would be how about following my Instagram and getting to know me?”

 

I thought “suddenly?” at what the woman whispered to me.

 

But I definitely thought this kind of aggressiveness could come out since it’s a hunting pocha.

 

“Ah… there is something.”

 

“What is it?”

 

I also whispered back.

 

“Mung-tube… subscribe, like, and even set notifications.”

 

“…?”

 

I conveyed my true feelings.

 

I’m really sorry 【Chemistry Party】 guys, I’ve actually never been to a hunting pocha, and I’ve never properly dated either.

 

My dating experience is limited to Nemawi, Roa Senior, Moase Yukira’s final love, and Miss Yang.

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