She was a gamer.
And not just any kind, but a hardcore one. Whether it was Final Fantasy, Need for Speed, Dragon Quest, or Super Mario, she knew them all like the back of her hand.
This was still a minority among female gamers.
It was precisely for this reason that she would often browse official game forums online.
This was her only pastime during her busy academic studies and hard part-time work because the joy it brought was pure, and as long as she put in the effort, there would be returns, and the efficiency of those returns was also very high.
It was also for this reason that she came across a recruitment notice while browsing the official forums.
The specific content of the recruitment notice was to recruit a group of female gamers, with certain requirements for body shape and appearance, at least above the standard aesthetic line.
Martha had a bit of confidence in this regard. At least her figure should be up to par because she usually paid attention to her health and had been consistent with her fitness routine.
Plus, she was one of the few female *** gamers, and when she saw the numbers in the compensation column, she was tempted.
So she took the initiative to interview, and unsurprisingly, she passed successfully.
Originally, Matsubashi had intended to recruit some more attractive models for social advertising, but Takayuki suggested prioritizing the recruitment of female *** gamers, so these female gamers were given a chance.
Along with Martha, a few others also passed the interview.
Then they were assigned to different department stores, where their task was to play motion-sensing games that had been released for some time before.
All they needed to do was stand in front of the game console and TV, then play with the motion-sensing controller to their heart's content. If they could work up a sweat, even better.
The hourly wage was $50, because motion-sensing games involved quite intense movement, so they could probably only work four to five hours a day.
Earning over $200 in four to five hours, there really was no better job. This income even exceeded that of many formal jobs.
If it weren't for the fact that she was a gamer, Martha probably wouldn't have been chosen.
So she felt lucky.
However, playing motion-sensing games in public while wearing sportswear always gave her a sense of social death.
So she hesitated a lot.
But she really needed the money.
"You're Miss Martha, right?"
At this moment, a voice sounded, startling Martha. She quickly turned around and saw a store employee at the game area of the department store.
"Hello, our BOSS said someone would come for advertising, so we need to cooperate with your work. Feel free to ask me if you need anything."
"Oh? Um, okay."
For these store employees, cooperating with promotional staff also brought additional rewards, so they were particularly attentive in this regard.
"You seem nervous. Let me tell you, you don't need to worry at all. Just treat it like playing games at home. Come, let me show you."
This store employee enthusiastically took Martha to a prepared motion-sensing game console and TV. Then he picked up the motion-sensing controller and launched a motion-sensing tennis game.
"Here, it's like this."
Perhaps this store employee was a very outgoing person, often referred to as having excellent social skills in later generations. He was very relaxed and even made humorous jokes from time to time.
This kind of atmosphere actually relieved Martha's nervousness a bit.
"Come, let's play together. Tennis games can be played in doubles. You go to that machine over there."
"Oh, okay."
With someone guiding her and playing together with her, Martha found it easier to accept.
So she gradually relaxed and moved to another game machine, picking up the motion-sensing controller while wearing sportswear.
"Come on, let's play a game together."
Encouraged by the store employee, Martha finally started to get into the game and became less restrained than before.
Finally, she experienced the state she felt when playing games, able to focus without worrying about the eyes of those around her.
At the same time, the store employee was also happy. It was quite enjoyable to play games with a beautiful lady, and it was rare to see women playing games. Plus, there was extra compensation. It was simply a double delight.
By the way, I wonder if this lady is free tonight? Maybe we could have dinner?
Unconsciously, the store employee's thoughts drifted away, and he ended up losing several rounds decisively.
Martha was talented in playing games, and she quickly grasped the essence of the motion-sensing tennis game, quickly gaining the upper hand.
Meanwhile, some customers wandering around the department store were gradually attracted by the commotion in the game area.
Mainly because of Martha's youthful and beautiful appearance, as well as her fiery posture while playing motion-sensing games, which naturally drew people in.
This appeal wasn't limited to men; women were also attracted to this scene.
Men would admire Martha's looks and figure while also becoming interested in the game itself.
Women, on the other hand, would observe Martha from the perspective of a fellow woman.
Martha soon began to sweat profusely from playing the game seriously, giving people the impression that this thing consumed a lot of energy, seeming almost like a form of exercise.
In that case, maybe this thing can help with weight loss?
Perhaps, if I play this game, I can also be as slim as her?
This gave some of the women present a false impression.
"Phew, sorry, I have other customers to attend to now. Miss Martha, you can continue playing by yourself for now. I'll leave it to you today."
After playing for about ten minutes, the store employee noticed that more and more customers were gathering around the game area, realizing that this promotion was effective.
So he decisively withdrew and enthusiastically pulled over a customer who seemed eager to try.
"Come, come, come, sir, try out our motion-sensing game. Let me tell you, our motion-sensing game has been fine-tuned by professionals to provide high-quality sports exercise. Even if you don't leave your house, you can still get exercise, and it can even help with weight loss. Give it a try!"
The man was a bit hesitant when pulled over, but when he saw that he could play motion-sensing tennis with the beautiful Martha, all his resistance disappeared.
Playing games with a beautiful woman must feel different.
And so, where there was one, there would soon be another.
Martha thus became a kind of companion player.
And that was her job for the day.
And she really had good stamina, accompanying customers to play for over two hours, one after another.
And every customer who finished playing would at least take a look at the price of this motion-sensing game.
The crowd around her grew larger and larger.