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After the scorpion’s self-introduction, we finished touring the store and the accommodation.

Monster Restaurant has an industrial interior but doesn’t feel too cold.

The accommodation is a two-room, but with two bathrooms and a size comparable to a three-room.

For three women staying temporarily, this is more than enough.

“This isn’t bad at all.”

“Yeah! The accommodation is better than I thought. How about you, Yuna?”

“Having two bathrooms is so good. I’m falling for the production team’s consideration.”

Everyone had satisfied expressions.

But…

“Why is it so empty?”

There are ‘traces’ of three beds being placed.

There are also ‘traces’ of a refrigerator.

And ‘traces’ of lighting fixtures.

All options have disappeared, leaving only traces.

“Ah! Gyeoul! There’s no toilet paper in the bathroom!”

“…?”

Even after opening the towel rack and rummaging through the drawers, no toilet paper or towels were found.

“These ruthless production team guys!”

“…It’s really an empty house.”

Realizing there’s really nothing, we headed to the kiosk in the corner of the living room.

“Wha… a bottle of water is 100 coins?”

And it’s only 500ML.

“…I drink 3 liters of water a day.”

“I also drink quite a lot…”

“What are we going to do…”

Even just for me, it’s 600 coins.

Winter and Yuna seem unaware of how much they drink.

Roughly, if the three of us drink as usual, wouldn’t it be at least 5 liters?

With the 1,000 coins received at the opening, just drinking water would be the end?

“Toilet paper is 100 coins per roll, a towel is 100 coins per piece. Wow, if you buy 30 rolls of toilet paper, there’s a discount… 2,900 coins. Towels are 900 coins for 10 pieces.”

“If daily necessities are that much… what about home appliances?”

The kiosk has various categories, and Winter clicked on home appliances.

“Refrigerator 20,000 coins, induction stove 20,000 coins, air conditioner 20,000 coins… A gas burner is 5,000 coins.”

“…The prices are really strange.”

Water is 100 coins for 500ML.

With the money for 200 bottles of water, you could buy a refrigerator.

“Water purifier, is there a water purifier?”

After scrolling back twice. We found a water purifier for 10,000 coins.

Meanwhile, an ice water purifier is 20,000 coins.

“This, this is supposed to be healing… a healing variety show!”

“In this case, we have no choice but to earn coins by doing well in the games.”

“…Gyeoul, I’m sorry to bring this up now, but Winter and I aren’t good at games.”

Yuna complained that they are the weakest among the members.

“Don’t worry, I have no intention of losing.”

“….”

“How about we save this 1,000 coins for now? We might be able to play something like betting money.”

“I agree, I’m not thirsty yet and don’t need to go to the bathroom.”

“I’m also fine for now, let’s not spend it yet.”

Then, we heard the production team’s voice calling us to gather in the yard again.

In the yard where we had the opening earlier, we faced the production team again.

There was a net and lines drawn that we hadn’t seen before.

This game must be something like volleyball, foot volleyball, or badminton.

If it’s that kind of game, I’m really not confident…

‘No intention of losing.’

It’s impossible for me to lose in such a game with my physical abilities.

Even with the penalty of Winter and Yuna, it’s impossible.

“Did everyone finish the tour?”

“…PD Choi, are you serious? There’s nothing there.”

The male accommodation was also empty like the female one, as Kim Guk-min and Han Seo-jin immediately confronted PD Choi.

“If you look at the kiosk, there’s nothing missing? Ingredients, home appliances, daily necessities… There are game consoles of all kinds and even a massage chair.”

“…PD? The massage chair is 300,000 coins?”

“It’s a bit expensive. It’s a luxury item after all.”

“How did you set these prices? A bottle of water is 100 coins but a refrigerator is 20,000 coins, that’s strange…!”

I hurriedly covered Yuna’s mouth.

That question was a very bad one.

As I suddenly covered Yuna’s mouth, everyone looked at me wondering why.

“Price setting is whatever. Is there any chance the prices will be revised?”

“Did you cover Yuna’s mouth because you were afraid I might raise the prices based on reality?”

“…!”

“Wow, that could have really happened!”

Only then did everyone seem to understand my action.

Staring at PD Choi, he laughed and reassured us that wouldn’t happen.

But we can’t easily believe that!

“Promise on camera, if by any chance the prices go up, PD Choi will also live in the male accommodation and the writers will live in the female accommodation.”

“That’s good! The production team should also experience the cast’s suffering!”

“…Do you not trust us that much? I promise. There will be absolutely no price increases for any items in the kiosk.”

Only after getting that promise on camera did we feel relieved.

“Everyone has seen the kiosk. You need daily necessities, right?”

“Yes! There’s no toilet paper, so we couldn’t even go to the bathroom!”

“Oh dear, there’s a bidet in the kiosk, so please make sure to buy it.”

“….”

At PD Choi’s sly expression, Yuna’s mouth dropped open.

Yuna might hit PD Choi soon.

“For those in need of daily necessities, we have prepared a game.”

“Before that, could we have a sip of water?”

“Are you thirsty? We gave you 1,000 coins, why didn’t you buy water? The male team also didn’t buy anything. Anyway, we can’t provide water.”

I knew it.

The 1,000 coins were meant to be given from the start.

It was thrown to us as a special favor to quell the cast’s dissatisfaction.

“We don’t know what game we’re playing. Betting money, betting on wins. That kind of thing would be better if possible.”

“We had a similar thought.”

PD Choi shook his head.

“Thinking of gambling already… This cast is really different.”

“Does ‘already’ mean it’s possible later?”

“No comment. Now, our first game is foot volleyball! The winning team gets 1,000 coins!”

The suspicious PD Choi changed the topic to the game we’re about to play.

If gambling is possible, there’s no need to save money.

By the way, 1,000 coins for the first game is quite stingy.

When will we buy a refrigerator, when will we buy a bed.

“Foot volleyball? Three women against three men? It’s already unfair, and it’s a ball game…”

“Jeong Gyeoul Hero is S-Class, right?”

“…Can we talk about that?”

“By the time the main footage airs, it will have already been revealed. We also have permission from the association.”

“I see, but even if Gyeoul is S-Class… Foot volleyball isn’t a one-person game. PD Choi, this is a bit… It’s a bit unfair to win or lose on purpose.”

Kim Guk-min threw out a not funny joke.

“…Why do you think we’ll lose?”

“…Even with Gyeoul, Winter and Yuna won’t be able to support, right?”

“We’ll see. Want to make a bet? If we win, you give us 1,000 coins.”

What Kim Guk-min is thinking is that Winter and Yuna won’t be able to receive the ball, and even if they do, they won’t be able to toss.

But… it’s unnecessary.

I’ll show that foot volleyball can also be a one-man show.

Of course, since it’s a variety show, I can’t completely exclude Winter and Yuna, so I planned to position them as front attackers.

“Bets between teams are not allowed.”

“Tch.”

As I clicked my tongue, the male cast laughed as if they found it absurd.

“Gyeoul, are you really planning to win?”

“It’s a game, of course we have to win.”

“…We apologize in advance, but we also need coins, so we can’t let you win.”

“…Don’t cry when you lose, just do your best.”

They’re really fueling my competitive spirit.

I’ll crush them.

After explaining the basic rules of foot volleyball to Winter and Yuna, who are new to it, we entered the lines.

“As I said earlier, just stay in front of the net. I’ll receive all the balls from behind, so just focus on attacking.”

“…Is that really okay? Won’t it be too hard for you, Gyeoul?”

“This is how we can win. Running this much isn’t even hard.”

“…Got it! I’ll do my best!”

Normally, foot volleyball starts with two defenders, one setter, and one attacker, but with only three people and only me knowing foot volleyball, we needed to change positions.

Left killer Winter.

Right killer Yuna.

Defender and setter Jeong Gyeoul.

Winter and Yuna don’t need to make flashy attacks or sharp spikes.

If the opponents were all heroes, I would have to exclude Winter and Yuna and play the game alone, but fortunately, there are two ordinary people, so I can be more relaxed.

Just passing the ball will eventually lead to mistakes from the opposing team, and that will be our score.

“Absolutely do not go over or touch the net!”

“Okay!”

The male team was discussing what positions they should take during the strategy meeting time.

They seem to be taking it lightly…

The most physically fit Scorpion is on defense.

Han Seo-jin is the setter and killer.

Kim Guk-min seems to be the main killer.

‘Similar strategy.’

Even though they seem to be taking it lightly, they’re surprisingly organized.

It doesn’t seem like Han Seo-jin and Kim Guk-min thought of it… probably Scorpion’s idea.

Focusing more on defense to induce the opponent’s mistakes rather than attacking.

There will be no mistakes on our team, so your strategy is wrong from the start.

I’ll crush you so badly it’ll bring tears to your eyes.

Is.

“Scorpion team 5, Gyeoul team 0!”

We’re getting annihilated like dogs.

“Ah, sisters… please…”

“…Sorry, Gyeoul…”

My strategy was wrong from the start.

I’m getting crushed so badly it’s bringing tears to my eyes.

 

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