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A few days after the 3rd anniversary commemorative broadcast.

“Are you talking about a streamer joint server?”

[Yes, it’s a large-scale Minecraft server with quite a few participants.]

I heard an unexpected comment from my manager during our call.

“Really?”

It was information about a large Minecraft server that only streamers could join.

It was clearly content that would grab viewers’ interest at first glance.

[Are you interested?]

“Well…”

Honestly, I didn’t have much thought on the matter personally.

Except for the early days when influx was rapid, when was the last time I collaborated with other streamers?

But if my manager brought this up suddenly…

“Did they suggest something to you?”

Perhaps a suggestion came in, or my manager thinks it would be a good idea, or maybe it’s both.

[Not quite…]

“Oh, really?”

I assumed with more affiliated streamers, The Six may have received a proposal, but maybe not?

Perhaps it was just something overheard…

[It’s just that another department is pushing for it this time.]

“Eh?”

Is The Six directly hosting it?

That wasn’t something I anticipated…

[Since they now have many affiliated streamers and YouTubers, they decided to give it a try.]

“Hmm… I see.”

[So, I wanted to ask if those from the Celestial Realm would be interested.]

Well, I mean…

Even if we were all affiliated streamers, the Celestial Realm feels different within The Six.

I suspect they’re probably a separate group.

After all, despite being part of The Six, I still haven’t collaborated with other streamers.

More importantly, a large-scale Minecraft server…

“What do you think, manager?”

[As for me? I think there’s nothing wrong with it.]

“True.”

I’ve been too isolated for a while now.

There’s only so much I can keep to myself.

After all, it’s been three years since the first batch had been cooped up; perhaps it’s time to step out into the world?

[If it happens, I believe around three people will join at first.]

“Three people?”

[Yes, it’s rather about the initial members gathering funds to invite friend streamers rather than everyone joining at once.]

“What about those who don’t get invited?”

If you don’t get an invite, you can’t use the server?

That’s just a brutal system!

[…Anyway, the reason I’m here is to figure out whom we might send if we do it.]

To ask about intentions…

Well, since it’s a contractual relationship, if The Six says to go, I guess I have to go.

But asking like this does feel like The Six’s style.

“For me, it’s a no-go.”

[Right off the bat, huh?]

“Since it’s gathering funds to invite others, right?”

[Ah.]

Honestly, I’m not confident.

Can I really commit to it?

If I get into it and start having fun, sure, but thinking about the filming ahead, if I join as an initial member, it’s pretty likely I wouldn’t be able to invite others.

[Hmm… That’s true.]

“Seems better to pick active members instead of someone like me.”

[Ah, certainly.]

“Maybe just one per batch would do.”

The peers should be the ones to invite.

The first batch would be fine if Anna were to join; she’d surely give it her all.

The second-batch member would be Gan?

Third batch would have someone, anyway.

The fourth can be anyone; they’d likely give it their all.

[We have three tickets though.]

“Surely we’re not in a position where we can’t get four invitation tickets, right?”

What, just three tickets?

But there are four batches.

Even if it’s a different department, we’re still under the same corporation.

Hey, there’s affection involved here.

“If not, just say Miro asked for four tickets.”

These days, the rise of virtual YouTubers has exploded in the streaming market.

Even established broadcasters are getting into the virtual world.

So, while the Celestial Realm that’s been keeping to internal affairs is increasing in reputation with Miro’s fame.

Not to mention, as embarrassing as it sounds, Miro is a prominent figure in The Six, so it’s reasonable to make this request.

[Hmm… If it’s a request from Miro, that could indeed work.]

“Right?”

[Alright, then I’ll proceed with it.]

“Cool, thanks. I’ll head off now for work.”

[Oh, were you working? I’ve taken up some of your time.]

“It’s fine… I was on the move anyway.”

As I said that, I looked out the window of the car I was in.

Ahead, I could see the studio, my destination for today.

“Well then, I’ll hang up now.”

[Alright, take care.]

Finishing my call with my manager, I heard—

“Have you finished your call?”

“Yeah.”

“We’re almost there, so prepare to get out.”

After a brief chat with Park Kang-seok, not Miro’s manager but Kim Soo-hyun’s manager, the car arrived in front of the studio.

“Time to get out.”

I stepped out in front of a pretty large studio and looked up at the building.

Hmm, the structure looks quite decent.

Since there was a substantial budget involved, the studio seemed impressive.

“I’ve parked.”

“Let’s head in.”

I waited for a while looking at the building, and then entered the studio with Park Kang-seok, who had finished parking.

“Oh, are you the one who was supposed to come today…?”

“Yes, that’s me.”

After entering the building, it was rather easy to find my way.

As soon as I stepped in, one of the staff recognized me, and Park Kang-seok started chatting, receiving guidance naturally.

Once we reached the meeting room, a middle-aged man came out to greet us.

“Oh, it’s nice to see you, Soo-hyun. And who’s with you?”

“This is my manager, Park Kang-seok.”

“Oh, I thought he was security because he looks so reliable!”

The one greeting us was none other than the director.

Park Kang-seok might be meeting him for the first time, but I recognized him immediately from the audition, so I greeted him.

“Hello, Director.”

“Ah, you remember me.”

“Of course.”

How could I forget the director who even offered me a role?

“Please, come on in.”

Following the director into the meeting room, there were several people seated.

They’re probably the ones I’ll be discussing matters with today.

“Please sit here.”

I took my place at the director’s instruction.

Today, of course, we gathered for serious discussions ahead of drama filming.

In truth, most matters were already decided through the agency, so it was more about receiving guidance than making decisions here.

For example…

“So, I believe filming for you, Soo-hyun, will mainly take place on weekdays.”

It was that kind of detailed communication about the filming schedule.

“We’ll likely gather the actors for a script reading next week. The set is already completed.”

While listening to the director, an intriguing topic arose.

A filming location…

“Oh… How’s the set?”

I was suddenly very interested.

A set for a survival game!

I know roughly what kind of game we’re playing from reading the script.

That’s why I was even more excited.

“Would you like to go take a look?”

Did something in my expression show my interest?

The director asked like that.

“Uh… Yes, yes.”

Of course, I nodded automatically.

How could I not check out a gigantic survival game set?

If I’m going to film, I need to see it anyway.

“You seem to like survival games.”

“Yeah.”

“Is that so? Is that why you applied?”

“Yep, yep.”

“…Really?”

It was a bit embarrassing, but since that reason was indeed right, I confirmed it without hesitation, surprising the director slightly.

“Oh, so that’s why you were disappointed with the role.”

“…Did it show?”

“A bit? You didn’t have the expression of someone who got a drooling role.”

…Looks like I got caught.

But still, it’s true I felt a bit disappointed back then.

“This is unexpected, though.”

“Really?”

“You seem perfect for the role of Jisoo; I didn’t think you’d like this kind of game.”

“Oh, survival games are amazing.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah, you see, the thing about games and survival…”

Oh dear.

I’ve got to show my passion to the director.

And just like that, without intending to, I launched into a fervent speech about why I love survival games.

And then after…

“Oh… Is this it?”

“Yes, what do you think?”

Once the meeting wrapped up, I quickly made my way to the set nearby the studio.

“Wow… This is really cool!”

The set appeared before my eyes.

It was clearly well-decorated, with various impressive equipment on display.

A magnified version of several simple games.

“I knew you’d like it, Soo-hyun.”

The director—whose intimacy level shot up after my earlier passionate speech—said that.

I heard he’s a huge survival game fan.

And it seemed he was pleased that I recognized that.

Moreover, being a fan, the quality of the set was evident even at a glance.

Plus, knowing this was only a fraction of it and there were other locations made it even more disappointing that I wouldn’t be able to participate.

My actual filming site is far away from this set.

Since I’m generally next to the dark side, I likely won’t even be on-site, let alone participate in the game.

So, while it’s regrettable, coming all the way to this set made me feel something.

The superb quality of the set and the passionate director.

I also heard that the selected actors are all skilled, which is impressive.

And the script that captured my heart…

“Director.”

“Yes, Soo-hyun.”

“I’m really looking forward to the filming.”

“Oh, of course, I’m looking forward to it too.”

It might be an ominous thing to say at this moment, so I’ll keep it to myself…

But I think this is bound to be a success.

At least, I believe it will find great success in the domestic market!

As for going global… that’s a distant future.

 

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