A user on Japan's Mercari marketplace snagged a used DJI compact camera, only to discover a hilarious video from the previous owner still stored on it! The clip was so creative and well-paced, it felt like it was made by a pro YouTuber.
This unexpected find was too good not to share on X, and boy, did it blow up! The video went mega-viral, even catching the attention of the original seller, who popped up to respond. This "divine transaction" quickly became the talk of the Japanese internet.
The original poster recounted buying the used DJI camera on Mercari and being stunned to find the seller's video inside. In the clip, the seller introduced himself with a calm and steady demeanor, just like a seasoned YouTuber, expressing gratitude for the smooth transaction. The buyer couldn't help but praise it, calling it "incredibly tasteful and brilliant creativity!"
The post instantly went viral, with netizens flooding the comments. Many joked about the "swoosh" feeling of making a quick purchase, while others lauded the seller, saying, "Customers who check out without a fuss are the best!" Everyone agreed the seller's thank-you video was a stroke of genius.
The seller's smooth and confident delivery in the video had many netizens joking that he had the "poise of a 100,000-subscriber YouTuber." Comments poured in like, "He talks too much like a teacher," "His whole vibe is like HIKAKIN," and "This video looks like an intro for a karaoke channel!"
Beyond the hilarious content, the seller's final line, "Feel free to upload this to social media, no problem!" had netizens roaring, praising him for "truly understanding internet culture."
After the video exploded, the seller, Jinguji (@jisyo_jinguji), even made an appearance, posting a video response: "Thanks for such a smooth transaction, and for making this the biggest viral moment of my life!"
The buyer politely replied, "Thank you for such an entertaining video! I've already shot my first piece with this camera!" Seller Jinguji humorously retorted, "So I went viral because of my video... (Seriously, thank you) (I'll definitely check out your art exhibition)." Instead of using the newfound fame to promote himself, Jinguji actually boosted the buyer's exhibition!
Netizens were full of praise, commenting, "I thought he was going to self-promote, but he ended up advertising for the buyer instead!" "My respect for him just skyrocketed!" and "I can't believe he promoted the other person, what a genuinely good guy..."
Many users commented, "The video's opening was a bit strange, but by the end, it felt so refreshing and heartwarming," "This is the true romance of second-hand platforms," and "I'm definitely going to use Mercari more often now!" Someone even hilariously added, "He even got a DM from a maid cafe girl he'd only met once, LOL!"
What started as a "divine transaction" sparked by a used camera and a creative video left inside it, blossomed into a heartwarming exchange of goodwill that transcended a simple buyer-seller relationship. The seller's humor, the buyer's share, and their subsequent interaction left many netizens marveling, "This is the warmest miracle of the internet generation!"
via： Togetter