Chapter 113 - 113: The Lucky Guy
At noon, right at twelve o'clock, when the Goldenrod Game Corner just opens, a crowd of players and gambling addicts who have been waiting rush inside as soon as the doors open.
Although the game corner generates huge profits and always has players, the managers prefer to close at two in the morning and not reopen until noon the next day.
This strategy is a form of scarcity marketing: if players were allowed to play non-stop, their desire would diminish or they would spend all their money at once, which could leave the game corner empty.
Controlling the opening and closing times ensures a constant flow of people, creating an atmosphere of "always full" that attracts more players.
The game corner, officially registered under the League, cannot appear willing to do anything for money, nor allow anyone to play non-stop for days, which could lead to tragic incidents and affect the League's reputation. All of this contributes to the bustling image of the place.
As soon as the doors open, those who have been waiting, with evident eagerness, rush inside.
Two young men who look tired, clearly not having slept enough, are leaning against the prize exchange counter, watching the crowd enter, while one of them yawns.
"Hey, Sato, did you adjust the machines and set the people up?" asks a young man with an earring in his ear, wiping away a tear that escaped during his yawn.
"Relax, Wataru. The machines are set, and the 'actors' are in place. Everything's ready for the show," replies the other young man, Sato, enthusiastically.