Episode 59 Summary: "I'll Do Anything"
In Episode 59, "I'll Do Anything," we follow Alex
as he finds himself entangled in a complex situation at the Angel Bar, owned by
a striking woman named Vivian Carter. After briefly encountering her in the
bar, Alex becomes intrigued by the possibility of buying the establishment. His
determination to pursue this idea leads him into a sequence of awkward and
unexpected events, including a private confrontation with Vivian herself.
The episode opens with Alex admiring Vivian from a distance
as she walks into the bar. Intrigued by her beauty and authority, he questions
a doorman about her identity. Learning that she is the bar's owner, Alex makes
his way inside with a goal: to discuss the potential sale of the bar before
someone else makes an offer. His plan, however, takes an unexpected turn.
In his attempt to find Vivian, Alex inadvertently stumbles
into her private quarters. Confusion sets in when a voice calls out from behind
a closed door, assuming it’s directed at him. As Alex opens the door, he
freezes upon realizing he has walked into Vivian’s personal space, where she is
barely dressed. The scene is set in a steamy, perfumed room, accentuating
Vivian’s beauty, and Alex is clearly overwhelmed. Vivian mistakes Alex for
someone else, which only adds to his anxiety.
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The situation escalates when Vivian notices Alex’s presence,
demanding to know who he is and how much he has seen. Alex awkwardly tries to
defuse the situation, but his attempts are feeble at best, especially as he
suffers from a nosebleed due to the tension. Furious, Vivian orders him out of
the room.
After a few minutes, Vivian returns, now dressed, and
confronts Alex again. The scene becomes even more complicated when Joon, the
bar manager, enters the room, unaware of what has just transpired. Vivian
hastily introduces Alex as someone applying for a job as a waiter to cover up
the situation. Joon is puzzled by the hiring, especially since the bar is up
for sale and they are not recruiting new staff. Still, Vivian insists on giving
Alex the job, offering him $10 per hour, which leaves Alex baffled.
Vivian’s stern demeanor catches Alex off-guard. He had
expected her to be more composed, but her frustration over the earlier incident
seems to cloud her judgment. Despite the confusion, Alex sees an opportunity.
By accepting the job, he thinks he can stay close to Vivian and the bar, which
may help him in acquiring the business. He reluctantly agrees to the job offer,
although his primary goal remains to buy the bar.
As Alex leaves, Vivian explains to Joon that she is hiring
Alex to better understand their student clientele, who frequent the bar.
However, she is also motivated by a desire to keep Alex close, fearing he might
share what happened between them in her private suite.
Later, Alex returns to his university dorm, where his
friends eagerly await him. Ben, one of his roommates, excitedly introduces Alex
to Kathy’s live broadcast. Kathy, a fellow student, is performing bizarre tasks
for her online audience in an attempt to raise money. Her desperate attempts
are a result of owing Billy, a man she previously got involved with, a large
sum of money. Ben, along with Carl and Joe, watches the live stream with
amusement, as Kathy humiliates herself for small sums of money.
Kathy's financial situation is dire, and she hopes to make
enough through her broadcasts to pay off her debt to Billy. Her latest stunt
involves shaking her head 50 times at the request of an audience member, which
leaves her dizzy and eventually causes her to fall from her chair. The audience
mocks her, and Kathy endures a stream of inappropriate and cruel comments.
Despite her discomfort, Kathy pushes on, driven by her need to repay the debt.
Ben, feeling a sense of vengeance toward Kathy for breaking
up with Alex and choosing Billy, decides to join in the humiliation. He sends a
request for her to jump on a table in exchange for $20. Alex tries to stop Ben,
but his friend is already immersed in the live broadcast. Kathy obliges, but as
she jumps, she loses her balance and crashes to the ground. Although she is
unhurt, Alex feels deep disappointment in Ben's actions.
The episode takes a sudden turn when Kathy is selected for a
new live broadcast competition called “The Duel.” The prize money is a
significant $100,000, which excites Kathy as it would cover a portion of her
debt. However, her opponent is a well-known competitor with a much larger
audience, leaving Kathy’s chances of winning slim.
Episode 59 captures the complexities of interpersonal
relationships, with Alex navigating an embarrassing encounter with Vivian and
grappling with his feelings toward Kathy. Meanwhile, Kathy’s desperation for
money leads her down a path of further degradation, setting the stage for a
high-stakes showdown in the next episode.
Episode 60 - The Duel: A Battle for the Crown of Live Broadcasting
In Episode 60, titled "The Duel," the stage is set
for an intense live broadcasting competition between two rival contestants,
Kathy, whose screen name is "Lovely Kathy," and Minnie, an
experienced and well-loved broadcaster. The duel begins with a progress bar
displayed for both contestants, each starting at zero. The timer begins
counting down from 10 minutes as the audience settles in for what promises to
be a highly competitive showdown.
Kathy, a relative newcomer to live streaming, has her eyes
set on the prize of $100,000. Despite her inexperience compared to Minnie, who
has been broadcasting for much longer and likely has more refined tactics,
Kathy remains determined. She knows she will need to pull out all the stops to
stand a chance against her seasoned competitor. Kathy quickly engages with her
audience, encouraging them to make requests in exchange for high bids,
promising to give them "satisfaction" in return. The stakes are high,
and she knows that every gift sent by her viewers will move her closer to
winning.
In Minnie’s broadcast room, her fans are critical of Kathy's
bold attempts to lure viewers to her side. They see her as arrogant and
overconfident, while Minnie remains the model of calm, collected
professionalism. As a seasoned host, Minnie understands that being likable,
gracious, and entertaining is key to gaining the support of her viewers. Kathy,
on the other hand, aggressively chases after bids, willing to do whatever it
takes to impress her viewers.
Despite the criticism from Minnie’s fans, Kathy presses on.
She selectively ignores the negative messages and only focuses on requests that
could boost her chances of winning. When a viewer asks her to pour a bucket of
water over her head, Kathy complies immediately, encouraging others to send in
their rewards. As her roommates assist in drenching her with cold water, her
viewers respond generously. Kathy’s progress bar begins to soar, surpassing
Minnie’s as gifts like a "banknote gun," "necklace," and
even "Ferrari" fill her screen. By the halfway mark, Kathy's total
has surpassed 14,000, while Minnie lags far behind with only 500.
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Despite being behind, Minnie maintains her composure. She
observes Kathy’s frantic efforts with a calm and almost encouraging demeanor,
even going as far as praising her competitor in a message: “Lovely Kathy is too
good. I’ve never seen such an incredible competitor before.” Kathy, however, is
not fooled. She sees through Minnie’s seemingly gracious words, recognizing it
as a tactic meant to throw her off balance.
Kathy continues performing outlandish requests, such as
chugging an entire bottle of cola in one go and even eating a length of toilet
paper. With every bizarre act she performs, her progress bar climbs higher.
With just two minutes left on the clock, Kathy is in the lead with 27,000
points, while Minnie has only managed to garner 2,000. Kathy feels confident
that victory is within her grasp.
However, Minnie has been waiting for the perfect moment to
strike. As the countdown nears its end, Minnie shifts gears. She calmly begins
to sing a melancholic song called "Cold," turning the mood in her
live broadcast room to something more serene and captivating. Her loyal fans,
who have been quietly observing, suddenly spring into action. High-value gifts
begin flooding Minnie’s progress bar: "money guns," "tiger
teeth," and "mantras" pour in from her supporters, and the gap
between her and Kathy quickly closes.
Kathy, sensing that the tide is turning, becomes desperate.
She begs her viewers to send more gifts, promising to fulfill any request they
make. But it’s too late. Minnie’s fan base, which had been biding its time, now
unleashes their full support. Messages of loyalty to Minnie flood the screen as
her fans proclaim that she will become the “queen of live broadcasting.”
As Minnie continues to sing, her progress bar skyrockets.
She surpasses Kathy’s total effortlessly, and the gap between them widens to an
insurmountable level. Kathy’s frantic attempts to catch up are futile. Minnie,
who had been waiting for just the right moment to command her audience’s full
attention, smiles to herself. Her strategy has worked. With only seconds left,
she knows the $100,000 prize is hers.
Kathy, drenched in water and humiliated by the increasingly
degrading tasks she’s performed, can barely hold back her tears. Despite her
desperate efforts, she has been outmaneuvered by Minnie’s calculated strategy.
As the final seconds tick down, it becomes clear that Minnie has won the duel,
solidifying her status as the queen of live broadcasting.
In the end, Episode 60 of "The Duel" highlights
the cutthroat nature of live streaming competitions. While Kathy's
determination and willingness to go to extremes earned her short-term gains, it
was Minnie’s patience, experience, and loyal fan base that ultimately secured
her victory. The episode leaves viewers with a thrilling reminder of how
quickly fortunes can change in the world of online fame.
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