With a bang, Shimamura placed the beer glass heavily on the table and shouted: "Boss, let's have another draft beer!"
Matsumoto Jun heard what he said and reminded him: "You've had a few drinks, it's almost enough."
"Damn it, how could my anger be subsided by this little wine?"
"When the alcohol kicks in, you will only get more angry, and then there will be no end."
"That's because the person being scolded is not you, the boss, so you can say it so easily. If I don't drink enough today, I won't be able to survive at all."
Shimamura muttered, and regardless of dissuasion, he asked the boss for another glass of beer and started drinking heavily.
Ever since he was severely criticized in the morning meeting, he has been holding back a fire in his heart.
Being pointed in the nose and scolded by a person who was more than ten years younger than him, he still can't let go of the humiliating feeling of losing face.
"That brat thinks that having a few stinky riches means he's great. He has no respect for his seniors at all..."
"The younger generation is like this now, you will get used to it in the future."
"Ha!? How is that possible? This is Japan, Japan! Boss, you came back from the United States, you can't understand my feelings at all."
Matsumoto Jun ate his food slowly and said: "It has nothing to do with where you are. You just can't hold your breath and you haven't practiced enough."
Shimamura groaned for a while, peered at his expression and asked:
"Boss, are you willing to do this? Our group is the backbone even if we go to Malz, but in the end, we are basically used as coolies here..."
"Coolie?" Matsumoto Jun laughed hoarsely.
"You're just making excuses. The workload in this company is less than half of what we used to do in SQ, and the salary has increased by 20%. Can this be called a coolie?"
"Hey, you can't say that, boss." Shimamura put down his wine glass and said vigorously:
"Yes, I admit that the work here is indeed much easier than before, but our goal is the stars and the sea, how can we be satisfied with this small amount of money?"
The so-called Sea of Stars is the goal that Jun Matsumoto once promised to the creative staff, to create a truly independent game and carve out its own world in the industry.
Shimamura has always believed in this and is looking forward to the day when he can become famous, so he follows Matsumoto Junyan's advice.
Including the conflict that occurred in the conference room in the morning, it was actually no accident. Everything was discussed in advance.
He acted black-faced, and Matsumoto Jun acted red-faced.
As for the purpose of doing this, it is quite simple.
It’s just to help Matsumoto Jun establish his personality and prestige in the studio. After all, who wouldn’t like a fair, upright and knowledgeable person?
The interpersonal relationship in the workplace is basically the same. People with leadership charisma can always win people's hearts.
Shimamura thought for a while and asked with some uncertainty:
"But...Boss, is it really effective for us to act like this? Although you said that this can help us gain real power, but I don't think that kid seems to have any reaction?"
Matsumoto Jun smiled: "Look, I just said you can't hold your breath, right? This kind of thing can't happen so fast? Just take your time, haven't you heard that you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry?"
"Ah? Take your time??" Shimamura said with a bitter face, "You can't let me be criticized in public next time, right? Then won't all my face be lost?"
Jun Matsumoto put his arm on his shoulder and said with a serious look on his face, "Since you are out to make money, don't take your face too seriously. Making money is the real thing."
"The question is, is it really worth all the hard work we put in? It feels like it would be better to just go to another big company."
"Competition among large companies is more intense. Even within the same department, projects have to compete for resources. This kind of small company is more suitable for us to play."
Shimamura thought for a long time and felt that this was indeed the case. Moreover, he also expected Jun Matsumoto to take him to take off, so naturally he couldn't refuse other people's requests.
Isn't it just a loss of face? As long as the rewards later are big enough, what does this mean?
Done!
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, boss, whatever you say will be whatever you say. If you need me to do anything, just tell me!"
Jun Matsumoto nodded with satisfaction, picked up his beer and clinked it with him.
…
Three days later.
On the official website and Twitter of "TYPE-MOON" studio, the release announcement of "ad After Story" came out.
In addition to being launched on the Steam platform, the new DLC will also be released simultaneously in major offline physical stores. The time is set to be the morning of the day after tomorrow (September 5).
As soon as this announcement was issued, it immediately attracted countless players to watch.
"The new DLC was released the next day? Isn't this too fast? I haven't finished the academy chapter yet!"
"No, brother upstairs, your progress is too slow, isn't it? It's been almost a month since the academy chapter was released, why haven't you passed it yet?"
"It's normal to fail. This game is ridiculously long. It takes almost 90 hours to complete the game after normal play. If you want to speed through it, I recommend you to check out the guide on the first floor from TAKI."
"Don't hurt people upstairs. Playing this game based on the guide is just a waste of a good thing! Trust me, you must play according to your own feelings for the first time, otherwise you will lose a lot of excitement and fun."
"I agree, this game is really awesome! It's been a long time since I've encountered a Galgame that moved me so much. I've already played it twice."
"Three brushes passed by."
"Four brushes passing by."
"N brush passed by."
"Nothing to say! Looking forward to the new DLC coming online, I will buy it immediately!"
"No, isn't anyone worried about the quality of the DLC? To be honest, I think the academy chapter has done a great job, and the AS chapter won't be let down..."
"What the hell? Do you look down on my three-phantom combination of "Fujimotoshu + Kashiwagi Eri + Kasumi Shiko"? It's all done without thinking!"
"Without further ado, I just want to say something to the teachers at the "TYPE-MOON" studio, SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!"
"..."
On the official website, forums, and game platforms, many players are discussing what this new DLC will be like.
Some people are worried that it will become a botched money-grabbing project. After all, it is not uncommon for works in the industry to have a great start and then fail. In addition, its development time is short, which will inevitably make people sweat.
The main reason is that the academy chapter of "ad" is already great, both in terms of reputation and sales. What if the quality of the new DLC is not good enough and the reputation is ruined?
Many people in the industry, including many in the industry, are not very optimistic about this DLC and feel that the "TYPE-MOON" studio is too risky.
Moreover, the current potential of "ad" is far from exhausted. Instead of rushing to launch new DLC at this time, the smarter approach would be to wait for one more year, until the game cannot be sold, and then rely on DLC to squeeze out the last of it.
potential.
Of course, players won't think so much.
For the majority of players, their requirements have always been very simple. As long as you show me beautiful girls, I will give you tickets.
In any case, the enthusiasm of players has been mobilized. Many people are waiting for the new DLC on September 5th, hoping that it will achieve greater success.
But these online voices did not affect Kato Yusuke, who was currently looking at the art resources newly handed over by Shimamura.
After many revisions, the new art resources finally met the requirements and matched Ying Lili's painting style.
Kato Yusuke nodded, "Yeah, not bad."
When Shimamura heard this evaluation, he was happy but also a little pained. He spent three days revising it, but he only got a "not bad" evaluation?
He was a little unwilling and asked tentatively: "Boss, do you think there is anything that needs improvement?"
Kato Yusuke shook his head and handed the art resources in his hand back to him.
"I don't have any problems here. You can ask Teacher Eri Kashiwagi to see if she has any opinions. She will take the lead in everything."
"..."
Shimamura felt speechless for a while, but he didn't say much and honestly took his things and left the office.
Kato Yusuke didn't care what Shimamura was thinking. As long as this person could do his job well, he didn't bother to worry about what was there and what wasn't.
After writing about the planning of the Fate series for a while, he went to the tea room to make himself a cup of coffee, and happened to meet Yoshida.
When the other party saw the mug in his hand, he took the initiative and asked: "Huh? Kato, do you want to make coffee? Can I make it for you?"
Kato Yusuke was stunned for a moment, then joked back with a smile, "Hoho? Why are you so diligent? What are your plans?"
"What the heck." Yoshida glared at him angrily and picked up the cup in his hand to signal, "I was planning to make coffee, and I even said that I would make it for you. If you don't want it, forget it."
"No, I didn't say no, so I'll bother you." Kato Yusuke said with a smile and handed the mug over.
During the break of making coffee, the two casually chatted about trivial matters at work.
Even though "ad After Story" won't be released until the day after tomorrow, in fact the work that needs to be done has been completed long ago. Now the programming department is doing the programming of "Zhidai AS" every day, which can be said to be very leisurely.
Yoshida curiously asked about the progress of "FGO" and wanted to start preparations early, but Yusuke Kato pushed him back because the time had not come yet.
Seeing that he was so tight-lipped, Yoshida had no choice but to return to his office depressed.
Just write some code, answer questions for newcomers, and learn about mobile games. It’s almost time to get off work.
Yoshida thought for a moment, took out the newly purchased electric shaver from the drawer, and started shaving.
Because there are no strict requirements in the studio, he is not very diligent in handling his beard. He will only shave it when it is too conspicuous or on important days.
And today is the day he promised to have dinner with his old colleagues.
Although there was no need to shave off his beard for such a trivial matter, once he thought about the possibility of meeting Miss Goto, he couldn't help but take action.
After finishing this matter, it was time to get off work.
He put on his suit jacket, took his briefcase and was about to leave, but Mishima Yuzu came over.
"Yoshida-senpai, are you ready to get off work?"
"Oh...I'm a little busy today. What can I do for you?"
"Ah, is that what you're talking about--eh??"
Mishima Yuba suddenly stopped mid-sentence, staring at his chin for a moment, narrowing her eyes slightly, "...Yoshida-senpai, you actually shaved?"
Yoshida subconsciously raised his hand, touched his cleaned chin, and said vaguely: "Well, I shaved it a little because it was a bit long..."
Mishima Yuba's eyes slowly moved down, fell on him, and said: "Huh, Yoshida-senpai even bought a new suit, are you looking forward to it that much?"
Yoshida was stunned, "What do you expect?"
Mishima Yuba didn't say anything, just looked at him sideways.
The look in his eyes was quite profound and gave off a completely different atmosphere than usual, which made Yoshida feel inexplicably. He had a vague illusion that he was being seen through.
He opened his mouth and was about to speak, but the other person turned his face to the other side.
"...Forget it, let's go anyway."
"Let's go? Where are we going??"
"Don't ask so many questions, just follow me."
"No, I have something else to do today..."
"Yoshida-senpai." Mishima Yuzu interrupted him coldly, "Don't blame me for not reminding you. You will regret it if you don't follow me, right?"
"???" A series of question marks appeared on Yoshida's head, making him even more confused.
She said he would regret it if he didn't follow her? Where does this come from?
Also, I am going to have an appointment with an old colleague, and I might see Miss Goto, so what’s the point of following her?
These thoughts quickly went through his head. Yoshida put on a straight face and said, "Don't be ridiculous. If you have anything to do, wait until tomorrow. I'm really busy today and I don't have time to play guessing games with you."
After he finished speaking, he didn't care about the junior's reaction and left the office.
Mishima Yuzu looked at his hurried away figure and couldn't help but stamp her feet angrily. She scolded him for being a slow idiot, and then strode after him.
…
Go to Ikebukuro Station according to the address on your mobile phone.
Just as Yoshida was about to go to the appointed restaurant, the collar of his shirt was suddenly grabbed hard from behind, causing him to groan.
He turned around in a panic and found Yuzu Mishima looking at him with a frown.
"No, Mishima, what do you want to do by following me all the time? Don't you have to go home?"
"Yoshida-senpai is the one, why are you walking so fast?"
"Didn't I tell you that something was wrong?"
"What can happen to Yoshida-senpai? Are you going on a date with someone of the opposite sex?"
"Well……"
Yoshida was speechless.
Although he was actually going to a bar that was dominated by men, it was undeniable that he did have some secret selfishness in his heart.
But the problem is, there is no reason for him to have to explain to others, right??
He couldn't help but feel a little angry, and he organized his words and said: "What's going on with you today? No matter who I want to meet, it should have nothing to do with you, right?"
When Mishima Yuzu heard what he said, she pursed her lips and showed an angry expression.
"What the hell, I want to treat you to dinner, but Yoshida-senpai has such a disgusted expression. That's bad."
"What? Invite me to dinner? Isn't this too sudden?"
"What does it matter? Yoshida-senpai just stay with me. Do you want to become a heartless man who left your lovely junior here alone and went to date another woman?"
"You idiot, stop using that incomprehensible metaphor for me! It will cause misunderstanding."
Yoshida said with a headache, feeling that the stalemate might last forever, so he took the initiative to take a step back.
"Okay, how about I buy you a cup of coffee and wait for the meal to happen another day?"
"Okay!" Mishima Yuzu nodded with satisfaction, and then took a step forward, "I know there is a good store nearby, Yoshida-senpai, come with me~"
Yoshida sighed dejectedly and decided to get rid of this follower as soon as possible.