Thursday 27 March 1992
After the great debate with Jun Kirizou on television, the buzz had yet to die down. Newspapers continued running follow-up articles, radio hosts dissected Zaboru's argunts, and magazines featured interviews with various industry professionals about the future of gaming. Even though it was the second day since the debate, the footage kept circulating, fueling conversations everywhere. So people supported Zaboru's stance wholeheartedly, while others continued to side with Kirizou, arguing that gaming was still an unnecessary distraction. But for Zaboru, all of this was background noise. He wasn't concerned with how the public interpreted the debate—he had gas to release and projects to oversee.
His progress on the handheld console was steady. He had already assembled a new R&D team dedicated to developing handheld components, though he kept the full scope of the project under wraps. It wasn't just about launching a new product; it was about revolutionizing the market.
The deal with HanDai for ZAGE-branded toys and action figures had also been finalized the previous day. rchandising was going to be a key component in strengthening the ZAGE brand, and he knew that if done right, it would be another steady source of revenue. anwhile, his PC ga developnt team had been briefed on the ambitious new project he envisioned, and so far, things were moving forward smoothly.
As for Ayumi, she had continued visiting his office every night, making sure he wasn't overworking himself, pampering him in ways she thought would make up for what her father had done. Even though Zaboru had told her countless tis to stop feeling guilty, she was stubborn. He wasn't going to argue against it—her presence was always welco, and honestly, he liked having her around.
By 8:00 PM, most of the office had cleared out, leaving just the two of them. Zaboru remained focused on his work, reviewing reports and planning new marketing strategies, while Ayumi sat beside him, flipping through so docunts absentmindedly. He could tell sothing was on her mind. Then, after a long silence, she finally spoke.
"I think I'm going to quit college."
Zaboru paused mid-typing and turned to her. "Huh? What brought this on?"
She exhaled deeply, as if she had been holding this thought in for a long ti. "I only went because my family wanted to. But after what my father did to you, I realized I don't need to follow the path they set for . I want to work full-ti with Akaishidan Studio , Nii-Sama studio and create my own ga for ZEPS. College feels pointless. If I want to learn about technology, I'd rather learn from you. You are better at teaching anyways. Besides, the guys there won't leave alone. They make uncomfortable."
Zaboru leaned back, considering her words carefully. "If that's what you want, then do it. If you feel like college isn't helping you and you're ready to chase your dreams, I'll always support you."
Ayumi smiled softly, but then her expression turned teasing. "You're not jealous that guys are all over in college?"
He chuckled. "Nah. You probably just give them that icy glare of yours. And if they still don't get the ssage, I bet your underlings take care of them."
She grinned. "That's about right." She moved closer, wrapping her arms around him from behind. "No one compares to you, Zabo."
He kissed her cheek. "Sa to you. But let finish my work first, alright?"
She nodded, understanding how busy he had been lately. A while later, Zaboru packed up, walked Ayumi ho, and then headed back to his own place with his Silver Wrecker after closing the office.
When he arrived, his father, Zanichi, was seated in the living room, sipping tea and reading the newspaper. He glanced up and smirked. "You've really made a na for yourself, huh, son? But I still don't get why you insist on wearing that helt."
Zaboru grinned. "To avoid unnecessary trouble. And because it's fun."
Zanichi shrugged. "Well, suit yourself. Oh, by the way, do you have any plans to expand ZAGE further? Maybe build a skyscraper for the headquarters?"
Zaboru nodded. "That's the plan, but I don't have the capital for it just yet. Maybe by the end of the year, we can start planning for office expansion. It's a long-term goal."
Zanichi nodded approvingly. "Good thinking. Also, once I officially join ZAGE, can I develop a ga myself? I still want to create sothing for fun."
Zaboru smirked. "Of course. In fact, one of our employees is getting their first ga published this April, and I'm really excited about it."
Zanichi leaned forward with a grin. "That's good to hear. But just so you know, the ga I make is going to outshine all of yours."
Zaboru laughed. "Ha! You wish."
They both chuckled, spending the rest of the night talking before finally heading off to bed.
To be continue
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