Personal Broadcast Deal and Ignis Revealed
Personal broadcast? To a kid like me? It felt kinda off at first.
But when I really thought about it, it wasn't a toxic clause or anything.
Just twice a month, and since my Neff pickup period is less than a month anyway, it basically meant showing my face twice and done. That's why even Cha Suji let it slide without comment.
These days, it's not unusual for ad models to demo products, and famous streamers do game streams as "homework" all the time.
Plus, I'd already burned 3.2 million won on this game. So, a game I'd play anyway, but they pay me on top? How could I say no?
More than that...
'I kinda wanted to try streaming anyway.'
The very first thing that popped into my head when I got this body was personal broadcasting.
Why didn't I do it back then? Right, no ID, so I couldn't pass adult verification.
Even after I got my ID, I had no real excuse and wasn't sure how to set it up, so it got dragged out. But now, perfect timing with a legit reason.
'Personal broadcast, huh... Wonder what it'd be like.'
I pointed to the clause, and the three chattering people all zeroed in on it.
"That one there..."
"Ah, the broadcast. We can substitute with pre-recorded if you'd prefer. If it's too burdensome, we can adjust this part further..."
"No, not that... How do I do it?"
"Ah! We'll handle that in our studio. We'll set everything up separately, provide guidelines, and Frost can come along if you like."
"I see."
Oh. And they handle the setup too? So I just show up and stream—pure freebie heaven.
"Then I'll do it. I have a friend who's a TikTokker anyway."
"Ah, got it. Lucky us. But what's your friend's name...?"
"Neff."
"Ack!"
Frost's warning snapped me back. Right, from Neff's perspective, even Hasol-a is an NG word.
I'd heard magical girls get their personal info dug up everywhere. Gotta watch my slip-ups.
Still, I did want to try broadcasting, so I'll give it a shot and decide based on the reaction.
Anyway, the broadcast aside.
"So, do you provide a separate account for streaming?"
"Of course. We'll give you a super account with unlimited diamonds."
Hmm... Super account. Infinite gacha dreams. The thought of guilt-free pulls made my mouth water.
But then it hit me. Super accounts get taken away after the ad, right? What about my main account with my blood-sweat 3.2 million won?
I'd pulled all-nighters for two days raising it—ugly affection, pretty affection, all tangled up. If I didn't care, I wouldn't have whale'd in the first place.
I'm kinda a hoarder. That's why my closet's stuffed with magical girl costumes I can't toss or sort. To me, it's worth more than... well, not a billion, but more than you'd think.
Above all, gacha games thrive on deprivation.
The desperation of wanting a pull but not getting it. The agony of a bomb. The dopamine rush when you finally hit pity or a lucky break.
Super account? No fun.
"I don't need the super account."
"Pardon? What do you..."
"I'll use my own. I have an account for this game."
I proudly fired up Magical Girl Raiser and shoved it in their faces.
Combat power: 5.62 million. It went up more on the ride here after opening another pack. Ahem.
Frost, who doesn't game much, asked from the side.
"But Neff, didn't you say you've only been playing for two days?"
"Yep!"
"Two days to this level—what's that like? Impressive?"
At Frost's innocent question, Team Leader Kim gave his expert take.
"Well... Depends on luck and efficiency, but at least 100k in cash spent, minimum..."
Bzzt. Wrong. 3.38 million. Oh, plus 70k on the way here.
Frost's eyes narrowed. What? Where'd that honey-dripping gaze go—why the chill?
"Neff... You know about the newbie support funds from Magical Castle, right?"
"Yep!"
"So... Who's managing your money?"
Who? The body's a kid, but the mind's a full adult—me, obviously?
"Me!"
I thumped my chest confidently, and Frost sighed like the earth was caving in.
"Team Leader oppa, can you check how much Neff spent right here?"
"Sure. Server lookup's instant. What's your account nickname?"
"Uh...? RealNeff..."
"One sec."
Wait? Shouldn't that be private? My personal account?
Kim hammered the keyboard anyway and outed my whale status to the world.
"Exactly... 3,381,500 won."
Frost slowly turned to me.
"Neff?"
"......"
"In two days?"
"It was... for market research..."
"Haha! Im, impressive. Pouring this much love into the game you're modeling for—honor for us..."
"Hehe..."
My lame excuse sharpened Frost's glare.
Why? It was like she was eyeing a money-sucking leech. Frost's human too, right? Human?
"Team Leader. Know this?"
Cha Suji adjusted her glasses and murmured low.
"Under civil law, a minor's legal acts without guardian consent can be canceled. Meaning full refund eligible."
Gasp. Kim's face went ashen. Mine too. Refund means account wipe.
"B-but Neff's account is treated as adult!"
"Legally, refund's still viable though?"
"Re-refund?! If a magical girl refunds the game she's promoting, that's game over for us!"
Kim yelled desperately. I yelled too.
No way! Game can't die!
"So no super account—I'll use mine! No refund!"
"R-right? Haha! True gamer, Neff!"
Clap! High-five like a slam dunk. We wiped sweat, sighing in relief. Brotherhood bloomed.
"Even better. Super account streams feel fake to users. But your own, whale-raised account? Authenticity maxed."
"He, hehe... Yeah!"
"Magical girl paying server fees! Perfect marketing hook!"
Frost facepalmed at our vibe sync, shaking her head.
"Sigh, if Neff wants it, no choice."
"Thanks!"
"Th-then, stream on your account, but we'll inject 5 million diamonds as support funds."
"......!"
5 million diamonds. Cash equivalent: about 5 million won. Practically super account level. No way I'd burn 5 mil in two streams.
"Wow! Thank you!"
Contract review done, big day arrived.
"Sign here."
Kim handed the contract.
'Wait, sign as what?'
Can't write Seol Ha-rin. Neff here? No seal anyway—legal?
Then Cha Suji spoke.
"Magical girl contracts use mana signatures usually."
"Mana signature?"
"Yes. Gather mana at your fingertip like a thumbprint and press. Leaves unique, unfakable mana data."
Oh, cool. Probably unknown outside magical girl circles.
Cha added that submitting to Magical Castle vouches for the girl's identity.
I gathered mana at my index finger and pressed the signature spot.
Paper shivered; purple pattern etched where I pressed.
"Congrats! Neff's now official Magical Girl Raiser model!"
"Yay!"
Shaking Kim's hand, rosy future flashed.
'I'm rich now!'
3.2 mil? Chump change, tuition fee—laugh it off. Neff's generous.
Nod nod. Heading out satisfied, Kim called urgently.
"Ah, wait! Neff! Before you go..."
"Yes?"
"If it's not too much..."
He pulled colored paper from his pocket.
"My daughter's a Neff fan... Could you sign? Name's Yena."
"S-sign...?"
Blank face moment.
I've requested signs before. Got Aurora's direct.
But someone asking mine? As magical girl.
'A fan.'
Heart went all fluffy. Looking at Kim again, he seemed different.
Not tired salaryman, but dad fanning for his girl. Kinda touching.
I took the paper gladly.
'Aurora did it like this.'
Mana at fingertip like seal, wrote on paper.
[To Yena! Listen to Dad and game in moderation! - Magical Girl Neff -]
"Huh? Neff, you can already do that?"
Frost watched, eyes wide.
"Yeah. Learned from Aurora sunbae at Magical Castle."
"Really? That sister's not the teaching type."
"She's nice though?"
Handed paper to Kim as Frost tilted her head.
"Mana-written, so won't fade even in water."
"Thank you! She'll love it! Family heirloom!"
Kim's face lit with real smile. Guy can do that?
He saw us to elevator, bowing nonstop. Goodbye goodie bag heavy.
"We'll send stream and shoot schedules via Frost. Thanks!"
"Yes! Go in!"
Elevator doors closed. Frost hand on my shoulder.
"Neff."
"Yes, yep."
"Want Frost to manage your bank account?"
"No! Hate it! Don't!"
My scream echoed in the elevator.
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Outside, sun dipping low.
"I'll head out first. Office calls."
"Thanks so much today! Saved me!"
"No prob. Message anytime for contract Qs."
Cha drove off.
Just me and Frost. I looked up.
"Sunbae."
"Yes?"
"So, who was that you wanted to introduce? Surprise, you said."
Frost clapped, oops face.
"Right, forgot. Just got the call. Almost here."
"Who? New singer...?"
"Hm... Neff, know what a theme song is?"
Not that, huh.
Theme song? Duh.
Magical girl concepts amp with elements: flashy magic, intro lines, signature moves. And entry BGM—theme song.
These days, short fights mean skips, but old-school, it hyped battles, fueled imagination. Like Shining's Kirakira Shining.
I know 100+ types. Playlist full.
"Of course! Your theme's on my phone too."
"Haha, thanks. But not about Frost's theme."
Frost smiled meaningfully.
"Always wanted to make one for Neff."
"......Huh?"
"That's why I called her. The composer for Neff's theme... Ah! Here she comes."
Luxury black sedan pulled up.
Door opened; woman stepped out, noble lady vibe.
Rare pink hair. Classic dress with flowing lace.
"Long time, Frost. Not late for appointment."
"Yes. Traffic hell, thanks."
They know each other? I blinked between them; Frost asked.
"Neff. Know Ivy?"
"......Ivy?"
'Ivy!?'
Duh. Magical girl otaku wouldn't miss her.
Veiled genius composer/producer, faceless.
Composed for 20+ magical girls, collabed internationally. Mystery figure.
Magal threads speculated endlessly: magical girl, chaebol wife, 140kg fatty, AI composer...
No public appearances, pure rumors.
'She's like this.'
Lost in awe at the real lady, Ivy smiled at me.
"Nice to meet you. 'In person' first time, Neff."
"Ah, yes! Hi! Fan... Huh?"
Wait. In person first? Means seen otherwise?
Head tilt; Frost giggled beside.
"Obviously. She's talked to you tons."
"Huh? Where? First time today."
"Where else. The group chat."
Group chat? Only one I know...
'No way...?'
Frost turned me to face Ivy.
"Introducing."
Her lips moved.
"This is Ignis."
"Wha?!"
