Dating content.
In the vibrant season when people go outside to see cherry blossoms and whisper sweet nothings in spring, this content occasionally makes an appearance.
Now, it’s summer, but who says you can’t have dating content in summer? Truly lonely people can feel the chill in their side even under the hot sun.
It might seem a bit spontaneous, but dating content is something I have always wanted to try. The thought of wanting to do it just once turned into “I should really give it a shot!” after appearing on a public broadcasting program.
So, the name was something like Soloparty, right?
After accepting the proposal from PD Su Hyuk, I found the program surprisingly fun. It wasn’t a bad experience to not only participate but to see myself later on the broadcast.
Of course, the dating content I’m hosting won’t be on the same scale. I can’t just rent an island and drop survivors like they’re on a public network variety show. I don’t have that kind of budget or capability.
What I can manage is to temporarily rent a small restaurant or café. That alone costs quite a bit, but I’m willing to spend that money just to create this content.
I can’t guarantee a big hit, but I’m sure I won’t end up with a flop. That’s just how dating programs work.
Romance doesn’t appear in movies, dramas, or animations for no reason. Love is one of the most primal and intense emotions humans have.
It’s what makes us human. That’s why there’s guaranteed entertainment in it.
A story where a man and a woman meet, fall for each other, face little troubles, and ultimately end up together is a plot that hasn’t changed in hundreds of years, yet it always sells well. After all, familiarity can be frightening.
That was a long introduction. Anyway, to summarize, it’s simple. I will be doing dating content. Why? Just because I want to.
And so, I am currently conducting a sort of interview targeting fellow kayakers who have never had a girlfriend before.
“Alright, Mr. Kayak. So you’re twenty-seven years old.”
“Yes….”
“Don’t be nervous, just relax. You’ve never had a girlfriend in your whole life, right?”
“That’s correct….”
The phrases the viewers had written while voting were kind of like personal resumes. I was going through notable entries and calling those people to throw some quick questions at them.
[Sudden blind date lol]
[Having a phone date, huh?]
[If I were still a virgin, I’d be jealous of talking to a kayak;;]
[You’re twenty-seven and still a virgin? Wow, damn]
[A bad host who only calls virgins….]
[The average age is so high…]
[It’s like they’re only picking people who have been virgins for a while on purpose]
[Funny, right? This is your future]
[But seriously, where are you going to find a woman?]
[The host has connections, he’ll manage]
[Riri, Nicang, Haryeong, Hakchu, let’s go!]
[All the kayaks’ friends are alpha males, are they really going to set up a date with a virgin kayak?]
[You know those kayak girls, right?]
[Get your act together, you guys—years can fly by if you’re just watching broadcasts in your room]
[Average kayak o.o]
I was asking if they were interested in participating in my content, if they wanted to date, what their ideal type was, etc.
Since there were so many standout candidates, I couldn’t spend too much time on any one person. At most, maybe about 2 minutes? Just throwing a couple of questions and making a quick appeal to the ladies who might come out for the blind date.
But somehow… talking to the viewers and hearing their stories revealed a common theme.
“I want to date, but I don’t know how.”
“Yes… I’ve confessed a lot, but I’ve never had any luck.”
[Isn’t it just that he’s ugly?]
[Of course, he’s ugly ㅇㅇ ugly should be the default setting]
[Going for all-out confessions, d-d-damn, typical kayak]
[What sin did that girl commit?]
[The sin of catching the kayak’s eye]
[Poor kayak being roasted in front of 18,000 people….]
Many had given up on dating entirely, but there were also quite a few who had unknowingly tried hard without any success.
Take for instance this 26-year-old kayak I’m chatting with right now. He too had tried multiple times to get a girlfriend but had never succeeded.
“I even went to a dating consultant, but it was useless. Just wasted money…”
“Oh my, I see.”
[Dating consultation is all a scam anyway]
[Wow, you actually threw money at that?]
“Did you bring it and offer it?”
“Hey, can you vouch for me? It’s urgent.”
“Looks like someone without brain wrinkles…”
“Life must be tough.”
“What a terrible consultant to rip off this pure Kayak ㅠㅠ”
“Hmm…”
Listening to their stories, I felt a spark in my head once again. It was a moment of inspiration, perhaps. The turning point for my content was happening in real-time.
“I’ve got a good idea.”
“What is it?”
“You’re not going to set up dates?”
“Honestly, looking at what the Kayaks are saying, there’s no hope.”
“How many dates would you set up?”
“Seeing your face suddenly light up, I don’t think it’s a good idea.”
“Info: When the Broadcast Host says they got a good idea, it’s mostly nonsense.”
“If I work hard, I can get women. That’s not the problem. No, I was just trying to set up some dates for our Kayaks, but everyone seems to lack confidence. So, here’s the thing.”
I puff out my chest toward the screen, trying to show confidence.
“I’ll do live dating while consulting for our Kayaks.”
“What?”
“Wait, are you a dating expert, Teacher? lol”
“Women definitely know women’s hearts better ㅇㅇ”
“Oh, the Broadcast Host specializes in women~”
“Hmm… I’m not so sure.”
“But Kayak is overwhelmingly pretty.”
“Real talk, people who aren’t good-looking but are good at dating are the real pros.”
“The Broadcast Host is just a deceiver, not a dating expert…”
The viewers’ responses were lukewarm, but I didn’t care. That’s how broadcasting is. The viewer’s indifference or opposition is just part of it.
If I worry about each of their reactions, I won’t achieve anything. Didn’t the Taker I respect say that we shouldn’t be too concerned about the audience’s opinions?
I can look at the reactions and give feedback later, but I shouldn’t get too caught up in that.
“It’s like an Avatar dating game, you guys know what Avatar dating is, right?”
“What’s that?”
“What the hell?”
“I’ve never heard of it, but I think I can roughly guess the vibe.”
“Wait, you don’t know what Avatar dating is?”
“Have these guys never watched any variety shows…?”
“-Not the case-”
“Why is that not the case;;”
“I guess the kids wouldn’t know ㅇㅇ”
“These school lunch kids might not know, yeah.”
“Oh man, I seriously want to smack these school lunch brats with a strong flick.”
“These days, they’re still uploading similar remakes to VTubers.”
“Some seem to know, but others clearly don’t. So, for those who don’t, let me explain.”
“Now, Kayak will go on a blind date as my avatar while I command from the control room, watching and advising. When I see, ‘Ah, this woman seems to want something like this—this might increase her interest,’ that’s what I’ll go with.”
“I originally just wanted to voyeur, but it’s turned into a participatory variety show. This means my role has become quite important.”
“But for those Kayaks who lack confidence and are afraid of blind dates, if I can boost their spirits and help them get immune to women, that alone is significant.”
“Ahh.”
“Viewer love is really Camilla, lol.”
“Words are smooth, huh, hmm.”
“I’m the virgin Kayak I called earlier, and I think it sounds good. If Kayak gives orders, I’ll work hard! I’ve heard I’m good at following commands!”
“Virgins are usually a bit passive, yeah.”
“But if you seriously date, there won’t be anyone to give orders, so does it even matter?”
“Trying out various experiences can be helpful.”
“Geez, these viewer brats just have complaints and should be grateful I’m streaming and providing content.”
“This is a huge win for the applying virgin Kayaks.”
“Seriously, I should have just stayed a virgin instead of dating, damn it.”
“Those who dated shouldn’t apply pretending to be virgins, be honest.”
“Exactly, I’ll filter out those pretending to be virgins. I can tell right away if they’re lying or not just by listening.”
“I’ve already caught a few pretending to be virgins during phone calls, so I’m quite confident.”
“I’m willing to meet participants in person to judge before selecting them, given that I’m putting effort into this content.”
“Anyway, we’ll do the avatar blind date. If any true-born virgins out there really want to date but lack confidence, please post your applications through the cafe.”
“Thinking about sharing the happiness of dating with my fans already makes me feel good.”
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