Chapter 103

Even if the region changes, people’s tendencies change.

The effect of “distance,” a physical barrier, was truly remarkable.

Especially when it comes to Japan across the sea? It was normal to hear about Korean news a year later, but…

Surprisingly, Shiroame noticed Han Yoorim early on.

As I’ve said many times, creators are monsters that feed on attention.

In other words, they ego-search.

The word Shiroame mainly searches for is “Thierry.”

After the release of <Eternal World>, most internet posts about Thierry were about the game, but if you wanted to see reactions like “Thierry is pretty,” this search term was the most efficient.

A few months ago, Shiroame searched to see Thierry’s reactions.

And frowned.

<Thierry-lookalike VTuber www>

(Han Yoorim clip)

No one knew how a Japanese person ended up watching Han Yoorim’s VTuber debut broadcast or why they even edited it with subtitles and made it into a video.

But it was made, and Shiroame saw it.

The avatar, which subtly resembled Thierry but was clearly different upon closer inspection, yet intuitively seemed inspired by Thierry, left Shiroame in a bad mood.

But there was nothing they could do.

Even if the other person were Japanese, protesting would be awkward, but a Korean?

Even in this global age, there are limits.

Once nationalities differ, it’s like they’re from another world.

Besides, they’re just a broadcaster with a few hundred viewers.

Shrugging it off, Shiroame went back to drawing.

<This VTuber is so funny>

All the characters they make are Thierry

How much do they love Thierry wwww

Shrugging it off and drawing…

<The crafting game Akane is playing looks fun>

(Han Yoorim’s wiki screenshot)

Even the developer is a VTuber

#Thierry #Akane #NovelLive #HanYoorim

Drawing, huh…

<Thierry-lookalike loli is the best ww>

(‘Han Yoorim’ screenshot)

An incredibly beautiful girl

……

<The game Han Yoorim made for Akane looks really fun ww>

Thierry appears, and so does “Han Yoorim”

Together, they seem subtly different?

That was the moment Shiroame, who had been holding back, exploded.

Novel Live. To be precise, the collaboration between Novel Live’s parent company, Novella, and Han Yoorim.

For Shiroame, who gets a lot of work from Novella, this was an extremely, extremely irritating factor.

There are few things more sensitive than messing with someone’s rice bowl.

So when <Eternal World: Tower of Transcendence> was officially released and broke previous records, Shiroame couldn’t hold back and erupted.

<Even if imitation is essential in creation, isn't this too much?>

Even the company I thought would protect me abandoned me

I don’t know what to do

Pshhhh!

[Shiroame shed tears. The effect was tremendous!]

Originally, no problem is a problem until it’s pointed out.

Hakko’s statement was like that, the actions of a VTuber who seemed good at handling scandals were like that, and the speed of the Super Developer’s game development was like that.

This incident was no different.

Even those who thought, “Is this really okay?” stayed quiet until Shiroame’s statement, after which they started chiming in one by one.

<Honestly, it's kinda Eva-like>

(Screenshot of Han Yoorim’s avatar and Thierry)

Even if it were a Thierry VTuber released as an event by Novella, it wouldn’t feel out of place

-It’s reckless to make the character design resemble Thierry just because they like her

<Did you really think it was okay to use someone else's design without permission?>

(Shiroame’s SNS screenshot)

Jung Byung-ryun lolololol

-Ah, f*ck, these guys are really hyped

┗But seriously, these guys might get their first win. That’s how big this issue is

The avatars of Thierry and Han Yoorim, which anyone could see were similar. The various Thierry appearances in Han Yoorim’s game.

Just how much money did Han Yoorim make from the game?

Thanks to <Cosmic Origin>, which was absorbing gamers’ money, it could have easily reached trillions of won.

This issue wasn’t just about copying, but also about how much money was made from it.

The more profit, the greater the resentment.

By that standard, Han Yoorim was a once-in-a-lifetime big fish.

Cyber leeches quickly caught on and started making videos indiscriminately, regardless of East or West.

The firepower, which even those who wanted Han Yoorim to fall were taken aback by, was about to engulf the internet world in about 1 second.

But…!

<Novella connected me with Han Yoorim, and we talked and cleared up the misunderstanding>

Turns out, I misunderstood too

Thierry and Han Yoorim’s avatar designs coincidentally overlapped. It wasn’t copying

I apologize again for causing all this controversy

Right at that moment, Shiroame’s SNS post dropped like a cold splash of water.

The effect was tremendous. The force that seemed like it would shake the world itself evaporated cleanly.

All the leeches who thought they had hit the jackpot stopped making videos.

But that’s just the leeches who need to make profitable content.

Ordinary people still had doubts after seeing Shiroame’s SNS.

<What the hell just happened?>

(Screenshot of Han Yoorim’s avatar and Thierry)

Can this really be a coincidence?

-It’s obvious Novella just wanted to sweep it under the rug lol

-They probably paid a hefty sum behind the scenes and settled it

<No, seriously, can this really be a coincidence?>

Of course, people’s thoughts are similar, so coincidental overlaps happen quite often

There was a song released in Korea in the 1980s that was identical to a song released in the US a few months later, to the point of being considered plagiarism

But considering the release timing and the fact that the Korean song was…

Was there a way to know? Of course, it was a coincidence.

So, I don’t think the probability is zero. But even if they coincidentally came up with the same design, if they knew it was similar, they could’ve just changed it, right?

The fact that they didn’t change it despite knowing means there must be a reason why they absolutely had to use a character similar to Thierry. Honestly, I can’t figure out what that reason is.

-3-line summary:

┗Even though Thierry is the main character and they know what her design looks like, if they’re still using that design, there must be a special reason, but I can’t figure out what it is.

┗┗So, what’s the conclusion?

┗┗┗It seems like they just copied it without thinking.

Actually, there was a simple way to put an end to the lingering doubts.

Han Yoorim explaining herself.

Letting people know what conversation took place that made Shiroame convinced.

That’s why people were desperately waiting for Han Yoorim’s broadcast.

Whether she turned on the broadcast to explain or to dispel the doubts about copying and profiting, they wanted her to put an end to this incident….

<Did Han Yoorim say anything after that?>

Huh?

-She hasn’t said a word, and she hasn’t even turned on the broadcast?

Our twisted deity who doesn’t care about such desperate wishes.

Han Yoorim has disappeared.

<Where the hell did she go?>

Just turn on the broadcast and explain, damn it lol.

The case of Han Yoorim’s disappearance.

The culprit is…!

Revealed in 60 seconds.

*

The Pro League of <Eternal World> is divided into two seasons: Spring and Summer.

The format is to hold the league and then proceed to the playoffs. If you watch sports, you’ll know that having a separate playoffs strengthens the image that the ultimate winner is everything.

Even if you win the league with a dominant performance, if you don’t win the playoffs, no one will acknowledge you.

Frankly, even if you finish 6th in the league, if you win the playoffs, you’re the champion. The league is just for entertaining fans over a long period, nothing more, nothing less.

Well, if you’re good enough to win the league, you usually win the playoffs too, but there are exceptions.

Even if you dominate the league, when it comes to a single-elimination match or a big stage, some people strangely can’t perform.

Who are we talking about?

Bbangbbang.

“Ultimately, traits like thrill-seeking, risk aversion, social sensitivity, and patience don’t change. To change them, you’d need a massive shock, and honestly, that’s rare.”

“What are you talking about?”

“A sports player’s stage fright isn’t something you can overcome with effort.”

Maybe moved by my advice, Bbangbbang sighed.

“I know I have stage fright.”

“Korean to the end. But strangely, Bbangbbang has a low tendency for risk aversion, which is closely related to stage fright? From what I see, it’s not a trait issue. It’s a mental issue.”

“Really?”

“Did someone threaten to call you Nongnong instead of Bbangbbang if you don’t win? If that’s the case, I can help.”

“You’re the only person in the world who’d make such a threat.”

“If you don’t win, I’ll call you Nongnong.”

Maybe liking my encouragement, Bbangbbang shook his head and asked.

“Are you okay?”

“With what?”

“You know… Thierry.”

“Ah.”

I wondered what he was talking about, but it was about that.

“I’ve already cleared up the misunderstanding with the person involved. I sent a photo, and they understood.”

“Not that. What about the viewers? Don’t you need to clear up the misunderstanding with them?”

“If I don’t clear it up, I’ll keep getting criticized, but that’s something I have to endure.”

“Why?”

At Bbangbbang’s question, I blinked.

Why?

You’re asking because you don’t know?

“I can’t reveal it now.”

“So why.”

“I’ve decided to use my ultimate move when I evolve into a Super Developer and declare to the world, ‘Humanity has taken a leap forward at this moment.’ It’s not time yet.”

“Your ideas are ahead of current humanity.”

“Thanks for the compliment.”

At my words, Bbangbbang chuckled and opened his mouth.

“I didn’t think you’d come to watch.”

“It’s your first chance to win. Of course, I’d come.”

“It’s not certain I’ll win.”

“Even if you don’t win, I get to see you cry, so it’s a win.”

“I won’t cry.”

Muttering softly, Bbangbbang stared at me and then said bluntly.

“I’ll come back victorious.”

“You said it too dramatically. That’s a cliché for defeat. Like saying you’ll get married after the war and then dying.”

“You’re going to bring up defeat in front of someone about to compete?”

“I’ve twisted fate by revealing the secret.”

“Well done.”

With those final words, Bbangbbang went into the player’s room.

I watched him go and then turned around.

“Sis, they’re doing cosplay over there.”

“Really?”

<Eternal World> Pro League Summer Playoff Finals. 6 hours until the opening.

There’s a lot to see before then, so I better hurry and check it out.