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Chapter 50 No, are you really going to do this topic?
The notification was very short, just a few sentences, and its main content was:

Dear players, hello.

The three-day voting campaign has now officially concluded.

First of all, thank you all for your enthusiastic participation and voting. Every vote you cast carries your expectations for us.

Adhering to the principles of openness, transparency, and respect for player choices, we have confirmed the final voting results.

According to the statistics, the option with the most votes is:
——【A male-oriented romance horror game】.

Please continue to follow us. We will do our best to polish this "male-oriented romance horror game" to the best of our ability.

Striving to live up to everyone's expectations, and hoping to bring you an "unforgettable" terrifying romantic experience.

Thank you again to all the players for your support!

——O5
-2055.6.28
The expressions on the players' faces after seeing this blog post were absolutely priceless.

Dude, are you really going to make a horror romance game?

You've clearly been framed! This can be completely disregarded.

And how do you combine the themes of horror and romance? No one has ever tried this in the past few decades. Won't it backfire?

As a result, players left numerous comments below the blog post.

"Although I really want to play a horror + romance game, I still hope O5 will play it safe and not risk their reputation!"

"Yes, it's better for developers to work in areas they're good at. These obviously contradictory topics are too challenging."

"What do you know? We're all about doing what no one else has done before! I support innovation! I support making horror romance games!"

"There has never been a combination of horror and romance in the history of gaming. If O5 really makes it, it will be a landmark work that will surely go down in history!"

"Upstairs, haven't you heard of the famous song 'They Are All Ghosts'?"

"Hey bro upstairs, stop littering! This mess doesn't even deserve to be called 'horror romance'???"

"I really want to play this! I'm a girl, and I had absolutely no interest in that previous horror game, but if this one actually comes out, I really want to play it!"

"Me too, I really want to play this kind of unheard-of game! If other game developers did this, I would definitely criticize them for overestimating their abilities, but if it's O5, then it should be a sure thing."

"I never thought horror could be combined with romance. This game has successfully piqued my interest, and I will definitely buy it when it comes out."

In addition to player comments, various well-known influencers and content creators also shared their opinions.

Video streamer Akashi: "The developers are amazing! Horror romance? Goodness, this is the most unconventional developer I've ever seen. Now, when we enter the game, should we choose our romance target first or our escape route? Or, before sending flowers, should we check if the other person's heart is still beating?"

Video streamer - Diaomao: "No, although I know the developers are amazing and the game scared me to death, can a combination of horror and romance really be done well at the same time? I have my doubts. What if I end up being scared out of my wits before I even get to enjoy the sweetness?"

Video streamer - Yingji Changkong: "Brothers, let's go! I've always wanted to have a sweet romance in a scary atmosphere, and after waiting for over ten years, finally there's a game like this! I wonder if the developers can fulfill my wish, I'm so excited!"

Video streamer Tongtong: "As everyone knows, I'm an unconventional female streamer who doesn't like to follow trends. I didn't play the previous 'Strange Videotape' when it was being streamed all over the internet. But I really fell for this horror romance game, but I'm more curious about how it's played and how good the story is. Anyway, I started streaming as soon as the game was released! I hope you all will support me."

For a time, the entire Skynet was buzzing with discussion about what kind of game would ultimately be made based on the horror + romance theme.

This is something that no one has ever tried before, which really piques the curiosity of players.

After all, horror and romance seem like incompatible things.

What exactly will O5 do?

Is this a guide to navigating the game and finding a female ghost?
What happens after you finish the strategy? Will there be any sweet moments?

After giving out the sweet treats, is it time to start scaring people?
Damn, I really want to know!

Players' expectations have been successfully piqued, and they eagerly await further news about the game.

And so, major gaming media outlets, sensing the potential for increased traffic, reappeared.

They instantly reposted O5's blog post, frantically trying to capitalize on its traffic and popularity. Eye-catching headlines flooded various platforms in no time.

[Shocking! Horror game producer O5 confirms game theme: Horror Romance!]

[Looking to create a milestone? O5 keeps its promise and decides to develop a romance horror game!]

[A stroke of genius or self-destruction? In-depth analysis of O5's new game, a "male-oriented romance horror game"!]

[Win over a female ghost or go on a date with a monster? Speculation on the gameplay of O5's new game!]

[Exclusive Commentary: Why is it said that O5's horror romance games will either achieve legendary status or fall from grace?]

For a time, this news even overshadowed the news of many top-tier productions.

This success made countless people aware that the developers of "The Weird Videotape" were preparing to make a horror + romance game.

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the Rainbow Group office at Pixel Interactive Entertainment.

Li Misi stared at the latest blog post published by O5 on her phone, unable to suppress the corners of her mouth from turning up.

Benson, the gold-medal producer opposite him, also showed the same expression.

"I only intended to annoy them a little, but I didn't expect them to actually fall into the trap. What a talent! What a talent!"

Benson's voice carried a hint of mockery, and his face was filled with schadenfreude.

Miss Li nodded and smiled.

"A male-oriented romance horror game, huh? Well then, you guys better do your best, Paradox Group."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

As if he had won a victory, he picked up his coffee, shouted "Cheers to the success of our little trick!", and then lightly clinked glasses with his coffee.

clang--

The two men didn't control their strength well and used too much force, causing the scalding hot coffee to spill out and splatter onto their hands.

"Ow!"

"Hiss—it's so hot!"

The two screamed and shook their hands.

"Ahem, anyway, let's just wait and see how they fared."

Li Misi endured the burning pain on the back of her hand and quickly grabbed a few tissues to wipe it haphazardly.

"Don't worry." Benson also blew hard on the back of his hand while picking up the fallen cup. "Even a god couldn't do this kind of subject matter well. Horror should be thrilling, and romance should be sweet. Trying to force them together will result in a mess, a complete disaster."

"I can even imagine their next move. They'll just keep making empty promises and dragging it out until the players forget about the game. Then they'll announce that the game is in trouble or that they don't have enough funding, and the project will eventually be terminated."

Li Misi nodded and casually shook her hand.

"Indeed, I guess nobody will care by then. The Paradox Group's reputation will definitely be ruined, and then it will be merged into our Rainbow Group. At that time, I will be able to make a name for myself in this company."

Upon hearing this, Benson tossed aside the coffee-stained tissue and grinned smugly.

"Then I wish you, Director Li, all the best and that you achieve your goals, hahaha."

"Sure, sure, hahaha."

"Hahaha."

A series of awkward laughs echoed from the Rainbow Group office, leaving passing employees bewildered. They couldn't help but cast questioning glances before quickening their pace and leaving the area.

(End of this chapter)