Sunday, April 27, 1992
Zaboru was in his office, as usual, spending his weekend working while also playing the final version of Yugo's ga and making progress on ZAGE's upcoming May releases. Ayumi sat nearby, working on the early concepts for her next project after Ultimate Bunny Race. Every so often, she glanced over at Zaboru, watching him play Koro-Cool with keen interest, her eyes occasionally flickering with admiration.
Zaboru was visibly impressed as he maneuvered through the ga. "This ga is pretty wild," he muttered, a smirk forming on his lips as he fought through enemies. "It's a good one. You really outdid yourself this ti, Yugo." Altough he help him overall its Yugo hardwork.
As he progressed and finally defeated Zatsu, he was taken aback. Instead of the expected ending sequence, a new character appeared on the screen—Zaborn. The mont he laid eyes on the imposing figure with a tallic helt that bore an uncanny resemblance to his own public appearance, his brow twitched in recognition.
"Zaborn?" he muttered, narrowing his eyes at the screen. "Wait a minute... Is this—Is this based on ?! Zaborn... Zaboru Renkonan! Are you serious?"
Ayumi, curious, leaned in closer to see what had him so worked up. As soon as she spotted the character's distinct Z-shaped helt, she burst into laughter. "Hahaha! Oh my god, Zabo! You're in the ga!" she teased, clutching her stomach. "This is amazing! I an, I always thought you had a bit of an emperor complex, but this just confirms it!"
Zaboru's face turned slightly red, and he gritted his teeth. "Damn you, Yugo... You actually went and did this without telling ?! and as for i`m Heavenly Emperor in my past life, it's Just a Joke Damnit!" As if on cue, Yugo burst into the office, excitent practically radiating off him. "Boss-sama! I'm here! I've been feeling restless about how my ga is selling, so I wanted to check in!"
But then Yugo caught sight of the ga screen, with Zaborn standing tall, and Ayumi giggling uncontrollably beside Zaboru. A nervous sweat ran down the back of his neck as he realized what was happening.
"Uhh... Boss-sama... You're not mad, right?" he asked cautiously. "I an, I wanted you to be this big badass emperor in the ga! It fits! Right?" His voice wavered slightly, gauging Zaboru's reaction. "Because I overheard you one ti say that you were a Heavenly Emperor in your past life!"
Zaboru sighed, sohow he didn`t surprised that Yugo believed that shit, Zaboru then pinching the bridge of his nose before fixing Yugo with an exasperated look. "Next ti you pull sothing like this, at least let know beforehand, or I'm gonna whoop your ass, and that Heavenly Emperor shit i just Joking damn it!.
Yugo imdiately stood at attention and saluted. "YESS, BOSS-SAMA!" His voice cracked slightly in fear.
Ayumi smiled, waving at Yugo as she cald her laughter. "Hey, Yugo. What brings you here besides making Zabo question his entire existence?" Ayumi giggle
Yugo blinked, as if just now rembering his original reason for barging in. "Oh right! Hello, Lady Boss!" he greeted before quickly turning back to Zaboru. "Boss-sama, I need to know! Do we have any updates on the sales? I can't sit still! I need to know how people are reacting!"
Zaboru sighed and patted Yugo on the shoulder. "Relax, Yugo. This month, ZAGE ran a promo where players get a 20% discount if they buy all six new releases. Your ga is part of that bundle, so it's definitely selling well. But as for how the fans feel about it, we still need ti to see the real reception. These things take ti."
Yugo groaned, slumping forward. "Boss-sama! What if we get direct feedback? Like... We could offer free stuff review gas paper in ZAGE Power! to players who write reviews and send them to us! We can publish the results in the next Monthly ZAGE Power!" His eyes lit up as he spoke, clearly excited about the idea.
Zaboru's eyes widened. "That's... actually brilliant, Yugo. That way, we don't just see raw sales numbers, we get actual player thoughts, which can be useful for future developnt.Though not most players will be willing to do it, but it is a good idea to do anyway."
Ayumi clapped her hands together, nodding in agreent. "Yugo, you're really smart, aren't you?" She smirked. "You sure you didn't put yourself in the ga sowhere as well? Maybe as Zaborn's loyal sidekick?"
Yugo scratched the back of his head, blushing slightly. "Ah, it's nothing, really... Heheh. And, uh, no, I didn't... But now that you ntion it, I should have!"
Zaboru chuckled, shaking his head. "Alright, we'll make it happen. But Yugo, don't stress over the sales too much. Even if your ga doesn't perform as well as you hope or the reception isn't perfect, I'm not going to stop you from making gas at ZAGE. Keep working on your creativity. I'm looking forward to whatever you co up with next ,and Ayumi, if you say Zaborn again, I swear I'll make you pay for it! And Yugo, stop encouraging her!" Zaboru said with mock irritation, though a smirk played on his lips. Ayumi burst into laughter, holding her stomach.
Hearing that, Yugo's eyes welled up, and without warning, he lunged forward, hugging Zaboru tightly. "Boss-sama! You're so cool! I want to be your Sidekick!"
"Oi! Get off , dammit!" Zaboru groaned, struggling to shove him away as Yugo clung to him like a desperate child.
Ayumi couldn't stop laughing at the sight, wiping a tear from her eye. "Zaborn and his Sidekick! Hahahaha!" Ayumi can`t hold her Laughter.
After that, the three of them continued working, each imrsed in their own projects. Ayumi brainstord ideas for her next title, Zaboru fine-tuned the upcoming releases, and Yugo, despite claiming he wouldn't accept overti pay, stayed late to help out. Of course, Zaboru still slipped him so money for his efforts, grinning at how passionate Yugo was.
Hours passed, and the once lively office grew quieter as the workload settled. Ayumi eventually stretched and yawned. "Whew... I think it's ti to head ho. You two coming?"
Zaboru looked at the stack of papers on his desk. "You go ahead. I need to finalize so things."
Yugo hesitated, glancing between them. "I'll stay a bit longer! Boss-sama, you need help?"
Zaboru shook his head, smirking. "Nah, go ho, Yugo. You've done more than enough today. Besides, if you don't rest, how are you gonna make the next masterpiece? and your sister Yuna might beco Mad at you."
Yugo saluted once again, his determination renewed. "Yes, Boss-sama! I'll make the best ga ever next ti!" With that, he finally left, still bouncing with energy despite the late hour.
Zaboru sighed, shaking his head with amusent. "I guess he is my Sidekick now." Ayumi grin and said "Well he is Zabo , anyway see you later!" with that Ayumi left ZAGE offices with her driver Junjou.
To be continued.
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