Chapter 82

If I can't debut, I'll get a disease that will kill me 082nd Chapter

Vtube Algorithm.

Although the exact criteria are unknown, it is an algorithm that recommends videos.

And the pre-release video of 'The Man Who Only Does One Verse' in which Testa appeared... for some unknown reason, it was selected by this algorithm.

The first to appear were related recommendations of overseas prank humor videos.

These people, surprised by the long-awaited appearance of a Korean professional hidden camera variety show, clicked excitedly.

- Haha, is our country making these again? It's awesome.

- I hope many famous people appear and go wild; it's just my fetish.

└ Hahaha, famous people's reactions are so funny~

- I'm so tired of this healing variety show. 😭

Next, it appeared under various TVC variety clips. Due to the similar sentiment, the influx increased even more.

- Wow, is this a new TVC variety show? 😂 Testa is so cute!!

- Testa should also appear on talk shows and healing trips... They should show off their harmonious appearance and drive the fans crazy. 😭 Why isn't TVC quickly casting them?

- Oh, those kids. 😍 When I saw them, I wasn't in my right mind, but now the memories come flooding back... I miss the spicy chicken flavor so much. I have to watch the original.

Finally, strangely enough, the influx came from animal videos.

The bizarre bird prints on the banner in the thumbnail were classified as animals by the AI.

People who clicked out of confusion at the unexpected and otherworldly thumbnail were plentiful.

- ? I came to curse because this monstrosity was recommended in cute dog videos, but it's actually funny... 😂

└ Hahahaha

└ Wow, someone thought the same as me. 😂

- Could it be that the video was recommended because of the bird prints? It's absurd, but it's funny... My pride is hurt. 😂

- Are all the cast members pre-cast? 😭 They seem so surprised, I'm worried.

Thanks to this, the pre-release of 'The Man Who Only Does One Verse' 2nd episode started to see a surge in views without end.

In this process, a BGM that perfectly matched the video's crazy sense began to receive attention.

It was Testa's 'Magical Boy' remixed version.

- This BGM sounds like a chubby cat thumping with its hind legs, making me feel dizzy.

└ Hahahaha, look at the metaphor.

└ Yeah, exactly this feeling. 😂

- Does anyone know what the BGM is?

└ It's Testa - Magical Boy. It's the latest song by the idol who appeared here!

- Ah, thank you~

- Wow, an idol song? 😂 Is their concept that crazy? 😂

└ No, the original song is amazing! 😭 (MV link)

└ I watched it, and it's great???

└ Changing this song like this... 😂

And then, people were directed to the 'Magical Boy' MV through the related videos.

- Were you chosen by the algorithm? 😂

- I was definitely watching a fountain installation video for migratory birds, but when I came to my senses, I was watching a boy idol music video. I'm so confused.

- They're so cute, and the MV is amazing! I'll give it a like. ♡

- Wow, I didn't know idols are making such songs now. I haven't been interested since I graduated... The song is good.

- Are the fans really having fun? I'm suddenly curious.

└ Remember that these kids are debuting.

└ It's fun, but it will make you angry, cry, and want to smash your monitor. Recommended!

└ ????

This series of events unexpectedly created a butterfly effect.

It became a trigger for people who were not interested in idols or the latest songs to take an interest in the song.

As a result, it brought a slight but meaningful rise in the music chart.

[5th Magical Boy / Testa] ▲1

'Magical Boy,' which had been stagnant in the 6th to 8th positions, made a slight advance.

And when a good song gains momentum, its rise tends to accelerate.

Once it reaches the top tier of the top 5, even those with biases will try to listen to it, increasing the number of listeners significantly.

As a result:

[3rd Magical Boy / Testa] ▲2

The next day, Tuesday. 'Magical Boy' rose two more ranks.

For reference, a few days ago, VTIC, after a long reign, handed over the top spot to a rapper, a strong player in the music charts.

Among Testa's fans, who were already streaming like crazy, this thought began to emerge.

'Could it be?'

'No way?'

And as always, the 'no way' caught people.

* * *

The third week of the music show is also coming to an end.

"Wow!!"

Even though the microphone is off, the members still wave and jump off the stage, making gestures of greeting.

Colorful light sticks were waving below.

"It was fun...!"

"The costumes today were also great and very comfortable, so I really enjoyed it!"

As Kim Raebin shook off the elaborate costume with its shiny accessories, a warm laugh erupted.

"Haha!"

"Right!"

No matter what they said, they were ready to laugh. Their faces, drenched in sweat, were beaming.

Cha Yujin added a comment.

"I'm happy we got 1st place!"

That's right. They finally got 1st place.

'Of course, it's not on a public broadcast.'

This week, they won 1st place on Tnet's music show, 'Music Night.'

Disappointed? Honestly, yes. This week, a major artist is making a comeback on Friday, so the chance of getting 1st place in this activity is gone.

Moreover... well, the 1st place on Music Night isn't really that credible.

'...Honestly, it's biased.'

It turned out they were pushed by the broadcast score.

Still, since it's good, there's no need to ruin the mood, so let's clap and nod.

They can't get this sense of achievement after not sleeping and working hard.

Even Lee Sejin added a comment.

"...It would have been better if it wasn't a rescheduled broadcast."

"But we did get the trophy!"

"Right. We got the trophy this time!"

Ryu Cheongwoo stretched and smiled.

He seemed to feel a sense of relief for finishing the week well.

And a moment later.

"1st place for the first week of July, Popular Music 1st place... Yes, congratulations! Testa's Magical Boy!"

"......?"

Suddenly, another trophy appeared.

"......??"

Confused, the members were met with stage confetti.

Pew! Bang!

While the MCs were busy handing out bouquets and trophies, no one was in their right mind.

For the record, I was also included in this confusion.

'What's going on?'

Moreover, the one who got the microphone was Kim Raebin.

"Um... Thank you..."

With nothing prepared, Kim Raebin, dazed, looked around for help and met my eyes.

"......"

'Bro, I can't help either.'

Sorry, but I don't know what to say either. I was momentarily stunned by the sudden escape from a sudden death situation.

Fortunately, the second microphone went to the leader as usual... or so I thought.

"...Thank you. We didn't expect this 1st place... First, thank you to our fans. And thank you to the staff who worked with us..."

Ryu Cheongwoo, calmly mentioning everyone, suddenly started to cry. It seemed reality had hit him.

'He's going to break down.'

Honestly, he had every right to cry. During this time, Ryu Cheongwoo had been taking care of the kids, almost like a manager.

Fortunately, Lee Sejin, who received the microphone from Kim Raebin, continued enthusiastically.

"Thank you to Director Kwak Shin-gyun and Team Leader Kim Hye-jung. And to everyone who helped make this album! And most importantly... I love our fans! We really didn't expect this... Thank you so much for giving us this undeserved 1st place!"

"Aaaah!!"

"Congratulations!"

Fortunately, there was a strong reaction from the audience below the stage. Since VTIC finished their domestic activities for three weeks and didn't appear this week, they avoided real-time booing.

...Wait, right.

'How did they beat VTIC?'

But the prompter had already removed the score section, and it was about to start the encore.

"Yes~"

The MCs were already holding their microphones to start the ending remarks, signaling the end.

In that brief moment, Cha Yujin, who had already grabbed the microphone, shouted with wide eyes.

"Shareholders? Thank you!"

"Choke."

It was a broadcast accident.

While the members hurriedly tried to calm Cha Yujin, the MCs stubbornly finished the ending remarks.

"Haha, when you want to listen to popular songs?"

"Live Popular Music!"

"Come back next week~"

And the prelude of 'Magical Boy' started to play.

The members gave various looks to Cha Yujin, who was full of question marks, before letting him go.

I barely started the song.

"Tomorrow, thinking of you today and tomorrow..."

For some reason, the music box sound seemed to thump more than usual, just like in the first variety show pre-release video...

I realized I had messed up the lyrics only after checking the encore video that evening.

It was a chaotic party.

* * *

"Got it? If you're going to say something on the broadcast, you must ask the seniors first!"

"Yes..."

Cha Yujin, who had been scolded by the manager for thirty minutes, was dejected. But he kept glancing at the trophy, his heart seemingly elsewhere.

'Talking more won't help.'

Since he seems to be reflecting, I need to get back to work. I held back a sigh and spoke.

"Seniors, we should take a picture, right?"

"...Right. Go ahead."

"Yes!"

Cha Yujin quickly ran over and tried to lift the trophy like a proud monkey showing off a baby lion.

I stopped him.

"Hold the trophy and bow your head."

"Huh?"

"You need to reflect."

"Yes..."

Cha Yujin obediently lowered the trophy with a gloomy face.

The photo will look good. After taking a few shots, I sent them to Lee Sejin, who was preparing to upload them to SNS.

"Add a note that he's reflecting."

"Okay~ ...But, it doesn't seem necessary?"

"...?"

"Look at this."

I checked the popular SNS post on the smartphone screen Lee Sejin handed me.

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[Is it true that Testa, who achieved their historic first public broadcast 1st place, still hasn't decided on a fandom name? 😂 This must be Cha Yujin's doing.]

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"......"

"The mood is good."

"Wait a moment."

I took the smartphone from Lee Sejin and started a detailed search.

And I found the answer in the top popular post on the community.

[Testa's 1st Place Chaos 😂 (feat. The Unbreakable Shackles of Survival)]

When I clicked, the previous encore video was already uploaded with subtitles.

Various effects were added, making the members' dazed and confused expressions even funnier.

...For reference, I saw that my avoidance of Kim Raebin's help was combined with the 'robot meme ignoring the gaze' and my mistake in the lyrics at the end was cross-edited with the original stage, receiving countless 'k' subtitles.

[Testa's first 1st place win becomes a black history.]

This is the title.

'I'm going crazy.'

Anyway, right here, Cha Yujin's 'shareholder comment' was edited as a highlight of laughter.

"Shareholders? Thank you!"

[!!!!!]

The subtitle attached is 'the indelible ghost of ajusa.'

"......"

In the comments below the video, fans' anger at wanting to beat the ghost of ajusa occasionally burst out among the laughter and congratulations.

- Our kids debuted and got 1st place, but why is the only name for fans still 'shareholders'? 😭