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Chapter 653
Chapter 653
[Dark Zone Official Expo // Announcements // General // Eugene's Words]
[Regarding the Installation of the Additional Theme Park]
Greetings, this is Eugene.
As always, thank you to those visiting the expo. For your continued support, we are planning to add a new theme park, and I think you’ll really enjoy it.
To cut to the chase, with the growing support, we plan to create a space where you can… simulate tail operation. In simple terms, you will now be able to actually move a tail.
We’ve temporarily named it the Tail Park.
To properly use this space, there are a few preparations needed beforehand.
First, there are a couple of pieces of equipment you need to wear before entering Tail Park. One is a neural connector that attaches to your spine, and the second is a wearable tail attached to your tailbone.
These two are essential for experiencing something new, and the wearable tail must be rented or purchased separately. It’s not that you can’t use someone else’s, but if you want to use something that has been inserted into someone else's tailbone... well...
Additionally, wearing the full-body suit and voice-changing mic, the same ones used in the D Building combat simulation system, will allow you to fully embody your avatar from virtual reality in real life.
The estimated cost for renting the full-body suit/voice-changing mic/wearable tail/connector together is about 50,000 won per day. This is still under discussion, so I can’t give a firm answer.
I don’t know why everyone loves tails so much, but anyway, I’m glad we’re able to offer this experience to you. I hope you enjoy it.
Tail Park is connected to Expo Building B and is approximately 300m x 600m in size. It will feature around 10,000 holographic drones and projectors throughout the space to enhance your experience.
To ensure smooth viewing and ease of hologram adjustments, the number of visitors will be strictly managed, with a maximum stay time of 5 hours.
From the third week onward, the entrance tickets for Expo and Tail Park will be unified.
Therefore, all visitors with tickets will be able to freely use both facilities. However, please note that visitors who do not have the connector and wearable tail will have limited access to certain areas of the park, and may be delayed in using the facilities compared to those who rented the equipment.
We’ll be doing a trial run a day earlier on the Sunday of the second week. The participants will likely be the same people who attended the café trial last time.
I’m not sure how much we’ll be able to show, but please look forward to it. I’m not sure how this all came to be.
Thank you, as always.
[All Comments] [By Registration]
=That’s it then, lol
=Hey, is it okay to write like this when millions of people are going to see this announcement? Lol
=It’s hilarious how the Biyam elements keep sneaking in throughout the announcement, lol
=It’s funny how much you complain about tail fetishists, but still prepare all this, truly the definition of tsundere, lol
=Wait, are they seriously going to let us do TS transformation in real life???? How am I supposed to handle this?????
=Officially supported legal transition, omg
=Five thousand won a day for renting those four pieces of equipment? Isn’t that a bargain? Lol
=Fact: They’ll probably sell food and merchandise separately in there anyway
=From week 3, the parking lots near Songdo will be completely packed, lol
=How does this person always come up with such amazing things? It’s seriously ridiculous
=The Expo ticket is 30,000 won, and the rental cost for 50,000 won, so 80,000 in total... seems pretty reasonable, but also not?
=Is there a restaurant in the theme park?
<EUGENE>: Yes, the prices will be the same as those at the Expo.
=Oh, official reply!!!!!!!!!!
=The food prices at the Expo are incredibly cheap, lol
=But seriously, how is all the food only 7-8 thousand won? So strange
=Fact: There are hardly any employees working at the Expo, so the labor costs are practically nothing
=Why can’t we reply to comments here? So annoying, lol
...
"Sigh, it’s so hot... Ah, hello. Long time no see."
"Ah, it’s been a while. We saw each other two weeks ago, and now here again. I almost got caught by some people on the way here. Is it okay to just walk around like this?"
"That’s why I didn’t go near the Expo entrance. I just entered through the theme park... wow, it’s huge. I didn’t even know something like this was being built..."
"Oh, really? We’ve been busy since the last cafe invite, so we couldn’t come back... Ah, Eugene! Welcome!"
"Good to see you all."
Songdo Expo, Sunday of the second week.
In the middle of August's scorching heat, Eugene, the protagonist of today, who has a Biyam tail gently swaying behind her, was waiting under a sunshade with several others.
The group was the same as before, including the Hodduk group, who now even had the cartographer with them, and Stella Universe’s third batch - the so-called Biyam Lovers, through Iris.
After a brief greeting, Eugene chuckled and added:
"Hodduk, stop hiding behind you, Carto."
"Ugh..."
"Teacher! They said that yesterday, Carto spent the whole day streaming, trying to figure out how to make their avatar look good in real life!"
"Why are you saying that!?"
"Ah, yesterday... I watched that stream too. But I found it more impressive that Limit was constantly giving advice on the side, even though Carto was doing their thing."
"Ugh."
In an instant, Limit’s face turned pale, and Carto burst into laughter.
The one who had gotten off to a bad start—more precisely, the one who had tried to get it right but ended up selling their future for money—had now somehow been perceived as the authority on crossdressing or female corruption. They had used this image, but of course...
Nothing hurt as much as hearing it directly from others.
For now, since staying under the hot sun for too long wasn’t ideal, Eugene led the seven people through a gate that had not been opened yet.
They passed through a large gate that reminded one of other theme parks, opened a tightly sealed glass door, and immediately felt the refreshing air from the air conditioner. The first thing they saw wasn’t the lobby... but a changing room.
Eugene chuckled and added:
"Those who want to feel the tactile sensation should wear the suits. It adjusts to your skin color and is breathable, so it won’t be uncomfortable."
"Phew, thank goodness. I thought it was going to be one of those weird ones that looks like a diving suit."
"Of course not. There’s a tutorial inside, so everyone should wear it and come out."
The seven people entered the spacious changing room, and after a while, they emerged in slightly unusual outfits, wearing silver, multi-jointed tails that wriggled from their behinds, wearing expressions that couldn’t be described.
"Ugh, this feels... so weird."
"So, now Minah and Dice have tails... Eeek!?"
"Oh, the tail feedback works immediately—Aaaah!"
"You crazy person, don’t grab the tail like that!"
It was like magic—everything changed.
Not only that, but there was also a structure that resembled a mirror, placed in the middle of a garden made to look like the world tree in Terra, and naturally, the people couldn’t help but look at how they had changed.
The cartographer, whose body had changed like a fairy, casually lifted their hand to check their body, and began fiddling with the long, silver tail that had turned into a thick snake tail, looking over the words 'Malaysian Blue Snake' that appeared in front of their eyes.
While everyone stared in disbelief, three people began walking towards them from a distance.
There was no need to explain their identities.
Harmony spoke up.
"How does everyone feel?"
Though there was no answer, the seven women, whose brown eyes glistened with unspoken joy, soon responded without words.
The world was filled with tails.
"…Carto. Why does your face look so happy?"
"Eh, no. Absolutely not. I’m not happy at all."
"You’re following in Limit’s footsteps. Come, welcome to the world of femdom."
"Get your hands off me!"
- Hahahaha
- Wait, what is this right at the start?
- So... is this real life???? Not VR?
- Carto, hahahaha
- Why does Carto look so good with the snake tail?
With a loud scream, Carto, shrieking in a very feminine pitch, quickly shoved Limit's hand away, sending her long hair, a mix of blue, purple, and pink, flying. Laughter erupted from all around. Carto, her face flushed, looked around, and the drones floating around were already broadcasting the scene.
It was fortunate that no one else was watching. After all, it wasn’t officially the day the theme park opened. Inside the massive park, which was larger than several soccer fields put together, only about ten people were present.
The level of reproduction was so high, it felt as if the emotions being conveyed were closer to reality than just acting out a role. How they could achieve this was beyond Carto’s understanding. However, she couldn’t deny the fact that her Biyam-tail was now wriggling due to heightened emotions.
In addition, there was something that, despite herself, Carto couldn’t deny—though she wanted to.
'…Why does it feel so good, unexpectedly?'
Whether it was a sense of liberation or an indulgence in deviancy, Carto couldn’t tell. What was clear was that she was enjoying it. She had been born male for over 20 years, but now, without any worry, she was legally experiencing a physical transformation.
Though she had experienced something similar in VR, virtual reality could never replace reality. The distinct discomfort that only the real world could provide was still present.
An example of this was the changed center of gravity or the weight on her chest—things that were not as easily replicated in VR.
"I smell the conflict between reason and instinct."
"Ahhh—!"
"Well, it seems we’ll have to practice screams from now on. Your beautiful appearance isn’t matched by your behavior."
"...Why are you teasing Carto, Lorentina?"
- Hahaha
- I almost choked, lol
- This person really knows how to steal the spotlight, hahaha
- Carto's always the one who gets picked on!
- Let them do whatever they want, haha
Carto jumped at the unexpected voice next to her, as Lorentina, who had appeared out of nowhere, spoke in a chilling tone—though, to her, it was completely normal.
Despite Lorentina’s nonchalant demeanor, Shark, in only a brief moment, could easily understand Carto’s psychology. Of course, stating what she had figured out without any filter was another story.
Nevertheless, this was also something that wasn’t really up for debate.
"Shouldn’t we be making the most of it? Don’t you think it’s a waste if you don’t enjoy it?"
"...That seems like a different issue?"
"It’s not a different issue. Just because your body has changed doesn’t mean you’ve become a woman. That’s much more... complicated. And that’s a completely separate issue from what you’re experiencing."
What did she want to say?
With her regal tone, or perhaps the gravity of her voice, Carto found herself slowly slipping into Lorentina’s philosophical talk.
Her red eyes glanced at Limit briefly.
"It’s called a persona."
"...Persona?"
"Persona, concept, mask, call it whatever you like. The meaning is fully contained within the word, but finding a direct translation for it is difficult in Korean... Our conversation seems to have veered off course."
Only then did Carto notice it. The smoothness of Lorentina’s words, as well as the fact that she wasn’t even bothered by the physical change.
Carto looked again at Lorentina, who seemed completely indifferent to the change.
"The world may view your discomfort with your changed body as entertainment, but you are not someone else. If you let your transformation hold you back from enjoying more, that would be a waste, wouldn’t it?"
"...That’s true, but—"
"Ah, I know. You still need more time to adjust, right?"
Was that true?
Carto couldn’t help but think. Although, perhaps it was. The reactions expected of her as a broadcaster aside, it was also possible that her hesitation came from the awareness of how others would perceive her... or perhaps it was because she actually knew.
As Carto turned her eyes around, Lorentina continued speaking.
"It’s a simple answer that you could have figured out yourself. But not everyone figures things out on their own. If you keep pondering, you might miss out on enjoying the content prepared by the ‘young one’."
"Uhh... thank you?"
"I only added a word or two. Don’t pay it any mind. Let’s go ahead."
While watching Lorentina leave with a casual wave, Carto felt oddly hollow.
Today seemed like it was going to be quite a rollercoaster of a day. She suddenly had that thought cross her mind.
And—
"Hey! You told me to strike a sexy pose, but why are the reactions like this?!"
"...Seems like that person’s best role is playing the punching bag when fighting with others."
"She’s a natural."
What should I say? Carto couldn’t escape her role as the punching bag, even though her body had changed.
Even if Hodduk’s group hadn’t picked on her, she would still be in that position.
Ugh.