Chapter 11 : First collab stream

I know the future.

Though it’s limited to three years, knowing the rise and fall of the insanely turbulent streaming world is something that can’t be described with just the word “amazing.”

However, the fact that ‘I’ am an irregular in the streaming world.

Because of that, I often worried whether the predetermined future might be twisted.

Isn’t there a very fitting example called the butterfly effect?

That’s why the note sent by streamer Oh Young-jun was enough to unsettle me.

“If only it were a note from some unknown small-time streamer, I would have brushed it off lightly.”

I did test the waters a bit, but the core of the note was a collab request.

There’s nothing strange about that.

Joint broadcasts conducted by multiple streamers are a very common plot.

But the timing and the person involved were the problem.

“He’s someone who should be lying low for the next few months, and yet, already? It’s not like it’s bad for me, but what if this changes the future just because of this…”

Now, Oh Young-jun is a named small-time streamer barely hitting triple-digit average viewers, but he will dramatically rise through a major future content.

He’s a figure who significantly influences not only Pangea TV but also virtual streamers.

Naturally, I couldn’t help but worry.

How much will this connection twist the future?

If the future I know changes too much, it might cause problems for the big picture I planned in advance.

“In the end, it’s a choice between the present and the future.”

Should I pursue stability, or make a more adventurous choice?

No one knows the right answer.

Only future results will tell.

After pondering for a long time, I quietly pressed the reply button to the note and started writing.

Every man has the heart of a beast.

Rather than immediate stability, thinking of the future soaring Oh Young-jun, I decided to boldly go for it.

Let’s soar up!

Accepting the collab with Oh Young-jun was the result of many complicated calculations.

Did I just decide randomly as if gambling?

The first reason was ‘aggro.’

A virtual streamer who’s been attracting a lot of attention recently is going to collab with a human streamer?

Viewers naturally focused on the fresh picture Pangea TV was attempting for the first time.

No, can streaming viewers stand this? Absolutely not.

The second reason was a high-quality punching bag.

I was going to continue content I couldn’t properly run yesterday because viewers ran wild, and since it’s related to a big company streamer, viewers would surely run even more today.

So, actually, I was worried after yesterday’s broadcast ended, but deciding on a collab with Oh Young-jun relieved many of those worries.

Though called a named small-time streamer, Oh Young-jun was a proper 11-year veteran streamer.

In the streaming world, that kind of experience is rare.

Plus, his network was wide, and he was friendly with most big company streamers.

So I set Oh Young-jun up as the punching bag for this content.

Distributing risks plenty, while harvesting the sweet fruits of aggro — it was an opportunity.

“You don’t gamble recklessly. I only bet on games with a chance of winning.”

Likewise, Oh Young-jun must have had an intention.

The note was full of all sorts of flattering phrases about being interested in virtual streamers and wanting to be close, but I didn’t fully believe it.

Right.

“Since I’m hot now, he just wants to ride my coattails. Too obvious.”

I’ve seen such behaviors countless times as a viewer in the streaming world.

I don’t see it negatively.

Even I, right now, am judging others’ use value.

To sum up, it’s adult business.

A relationship where both sides benefit.

Repeating that in my mind, I briefly set the position with Oh Young-jun over Discord messages before the broadcast started.

Oh Young-jun: [So I’m the teacher who informs about Pangea TV knowledge, and Seo-a, you’ll be the student who learns, right?]

Seo-a: [Yes. The basic plot should go like that. If you teach using the PPT file I sent yesterday, it’ll be fine.]

Oh Young-jun: [Got it. Then let’s do well today.]

Seo-a: [Yes. Fighting!]

The promised collab time came quickly.

3 PM.

That was a strategic choice too.

If delayed further, platform user numbers would increase, but the risk of overlapping with big company streamers’ regular broadcast times would rise.

Safely, just dipping toes in the golden time zone, aiming to raid empty houses as much as possible.

“Phew! Let’s go.”

[(Newbie) Day 3 broadcast Pangea TV introduction + Young-jun]

#Newbie #Virtual #Stocks #Talk

The now somewhat familiar broadcast waiting screen covered my eyes as retro arcade BGM played.

Watching this broadcast means you’re an otaku. Watching this broadcast means you’re an otaku. Watching this broadcast means you’re an otaku.

Seo-ha! It means Seo-a Hi.

Saw the photo on community, is that really you?

Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!

Seo-a does collab but with Oh Young-jun ㅋㅋ That guy’s a clingy guy.

Today, let’s properly proceed with the content. kk

It’s really frustrating because the malicious ones keep muddying the waters, causing interruptions.

I’m starting to see some familiar nicknames here and there,

which seems like they could become regular fans.

It’s only the 3rd day, but am I getting too excited?

After giving the viewers about 4 minutes to settle in,

I switched to the screen showing the avatar.

I wanted to add special effects during the screen transition,

but my account balance has dropped to about 2 million won, so I barely held back.

I still have to pay this month’s rent and living expenses,

so I’m starting to feel nervous.

This is why collecting money is one of the talents required for streaming…

Because there were so many things to invest in to create quality broadcasts.

For that reason, I boldly went for it.

“Seoha, Seoha! Guys, today somehow feels like an afternoon where I want a luxury bag.”

• ?????
• What kind of context is that? kk

Starting right away with suddenly wanting a luxury bag.

• You didn’t take your meds today, did you? Go take them quickly.
• Luxury bags are tough, how about a punching bag?

I can happily use it.

• kk Now I just laugh.

Ahem. The reaction is fierce.

Let’s retreat for now.

While tasting the sharp candy donated in units of 18,

I requested a Discord chat with Oh Youngjun.

“As announced beforehand, today’s content will be a collab.

Everyone knows streamer Oh Youngjun, right? I’ll bring him on right now. Mosimoshi~”

“Hello, I’m streamer Oh Youngjun.

I mainly do LoL streams, and I’m 31 years old this year.

I’m single right now, so please show a lot of interest.”

“Whoa?! 31 years old? That’s totally an ajossi (middle-aged man).”

“Hey! I’m not an ajossi… ahem. I got a bit excited.

I am a bit older, but I’m not quite an ajossi.

I’m rather youthful too.”

“Hmm? I’m 23. When you were in college, I was an elementary school student.”

“Ahaha! Seoah, it’s our first meeting, but you talk really entertainingly.”

“Don’t tell me you’re teasing?”

• kkk Seoah, what’s with the first strike?
• I thought it would be boring, but this combo is already fun from the start. Youngjun got properly teased.
• The moment an 11-year streamer gets eaten by a 3-day streamer kk
• Damn, Seoah, prepare yourself. 31-year-old ajossi?

From now on, you’re the enemy of your 30s.

• 30s are indeed ajossi, right? Ajossi, do you stand in the morning?

Glancing sideways, the chat’s reaction is good.

Yeah, let’s keep going like this.

Moderating the tone appropriately,

we took some ice-breaking time before starting the content.

After heating up the mood for about 10 minutes,

the viewer count suddenly surpassed 5,000.

I don’t know when this bubble will burst, but it was a truly amazing number.

Before my comeback, virtual streamers who could hit 5,000 viewers at once were rare enough to count on one hand.

“Alright, then let’s start the content now.

Shall we check the table of contents first?”

“Yep. But wait a moment.

I have something to say to the viewers.

I’ve been lax with chat moderation until now, but since today’s topic might be sensitive, please be careful.

Especially, any derogatory comments about other streamers will lead to immediate ban and blacklist.”

Until now, I had no trustworthy staff to help, so I gave up,

but today, I specifically talked to Oh Youngjun in advance to get a temporary manager.

Sneaking a look at the personnel info,

47 people had been banned within the first 15 minutes of the broadcast.

Truly a wild chat.

With the chat somewhat softened,

the main content proceeds.

The screen fills with a PPT.

Although I did the research and provided the material,

I left the neat PPT production to a professional.

Money, money, money! Everything is money.

I could have used a low-quality self-made PPT,

but with daily content, there was no time for that.

Now is the time to run no matter what anyone says.

The slides smoothly transition and show the ‘Table of Contents.’

1. Terminology and catchphrases of Pangaea TV.
2. Content of Pangaea TV.

Up to number 2, we barely finished the stubborn progress from yesterday’s broadcast.

And below that appears the long-awaited number 3.

3. Representative streamers of Pangaea TV.

The moment for a punching bag has come.