Another world Game Developers in Japans 1991 Chapter 728 670 Digital Game Blocker and Zaboru Scolded

Friday 14 May 1996.

Zaboru was now inside the bustling workspaces of ZAGE USA, where he approached Gaben with curiosity. Gaben, eager to share their latest progress, began demonstrating a prototype for a ga launcher. The launcher was designed to allow users to purchase and download digital gas directly—an ambitious leap for 1996. Although still in its early stages, the concept was promising and already generating excitent among the team.

Gaben then said, "Honestly, boss, even though we sohow managed to create a proper launcher to sell our gas there, I don't think it's very practical right now. The size of our gas is around 500MB, and for most people, that's massive. It takes forever to download—sotis a whole day—especially if the internet connection isn't stable or gets cut off mid-download. And on top of that, I still haven't figured out how we can implent a proper system to pause and resu downloads. Right now, if soone loses connection halfway through, they'd have to start all over again."

Zaboru nodded slowly, trying to hold back a smirk. It was a strange, almost surreal mont for him. In this tiline, 500MB was seen as an enormous file—practically unmanageable for average users. But in 2024, the ti he ca from, 500MB was barely even a blip—considered a tiny file by modern standards. Even smartphones could download that in seconds.

He leaned against the desk and folded his arms. It reminded him just how far behind this era still was when it ca to technology infrastructure. "It's kind of funny," he thought, "how sothing that used to feel so insignificant now poses such a major hurdle."

Zaboru then said, "It's fine for now, Gabe. Let's focus on making the UI the best it can possibly be. Once we've nailed that, we can start thinking about the download functionality. Honestly, let's just hope there's a breakthrough in internet speed soon—because that would fix our major problem."

Gaben nodded in full agreent, clearly on the sa page.

Zaboru then thought about how different the pace of technology was in this world compared to the one he ca from. It seed like technological developnt here was progressing much faster. For instance, in his previous world, Windows 95 had launched in 1995, but in this tiline, it had already been released in 1994 as Windows 94. Even now, there were already rumors swirling about a new version—Windows 97—just around the corner. That kind of acceleration was impressive, and it made him curious about what else might arrive ahead of schedule in this tiline.

He reflected on how fortunate that could be, especially for a company like ZAGE, which was trying to push boundaries. The idea of launching a digital platform for buying and downloading gas was visionary, but without fast and reliable internet infrastructure, it could fall flat. He hoped a breakthrough in network technology or a massive leap in internet speed would co soon. It wasn't just a wish—it was a necessity. ZAGE needed it to stay ahead. If dial-up was going to be the bottleneck, then no amount of innovative UI or marketing would make up for the sheer frustration users might face.

Still, the potential was there. Maybe this accelerated tiline ant that fiber optics or broadband internet could erge sooner than it had in his original world. He could only hope—and maybe, just maybe, influence it too.

Or maybe he would consider investing in certain companies that specialized in developing faster internet technology. It could be a strategic move—not just for profit, but to push the infrastructure forward and help pave the way for ZAGE's vision. Only ti would tell how that gamble would play out, but either way, one thing was clear: good internet speed wasn't a luxury anymore—it was a critical necessity for ZAGE's future.

And with that, Zaboru continued working late into the evening. Around 20:00, just as he was about to take a short break for dinner, the door to his office unexpectedly swung open. He looked up, surprised—but his surprise quickly turned into a warm smile. Standing there were his family and girlfriend, their faces lit up with excitent. They had co all the way to Arica to visit him.

This wasn't their first ti visiting the U.S., so they had traveled on their own this ti without needing his help. Still, their sudden appearance caught him off guard—in the best way possible. His heart felt lighter just seeing them, and the long hours of work suddenly felt worth it.

"Hello, guys... Eh? Mom, why do you look so angry...?"

Zanichi, Zaboru's father, shook his head silently with a knowing smile, while Sanika giggled beside him.

"Hehehe, Nii-san, you are so dead," she teased, unable to hide her amusent.

Keiko brought Zaboru a warm plate of food, but instead of setting it down right away, she crossed her arms and gave him a pointed stare. "Is there a certain soone who said he wanted to spend more ti with his family?" she asked sharply. "But instead, he keeps working and working like the world's going to end?"

Zaboru broke into a nervous sweat, scratching the back of his neck. "Huh? Mom… I an, yeah, but I'm just really busy right now—there's so much to do."

Keiko clicked her tongue in disapproval. "No. Not today. Tonight and tomorrow, you're not allowed to be busy. You're coming with us, and you're going to enjoy so proper family ti while we're here in the U.S."

She placed the food on his desk with finality. "You can't say no, Zaboru. That's an order, not a suggestion."

Zaboru blinked, realizing he had no room to argue. His mother wasn't just delivering dinner—she was delivering judgnt. And in this courtroom, there were no appeals..

Zaboru sighed and chuckled, "Fine, Mom… but did you bring food for ?"

Keiko nodded enthusiastically with a warm smile. "Of course! Since we're in Arica, I decided to cook you sothing fitting—homade hamburgers! I hope you'll love it!" She turned around and called out, "Sani-chan, Ayumi-chan, co eat! You too, honey," she added, motioning to Zanichi, who gave a small nod of appreciation.

Zaboru's eyes lit up with excitent. Just the aroma alone made his mouth water. No matter where he was in the world, his mom's cooking never failed to lift his spirits. Honestly, it wasn't just good—it was next-level. The kind of food that made even the most expensive gourt als taste bland by comparison. He'd eaten dishes that cost hundreds of thousands of yen, prepared by world-renowned chefs, but nothing could compete with the flavors of ho.

He eagerly grabbed the hamburger, taking a generous bite. It was juicy, rich, perfectly seasoned. The kind of taste that could stop ti. As he chewed, he looked around the room—his family all gathered, smiling, laughing, chatting. This simple mont, filled with warmth, laughter, and the sll of food made with love, felt like sothing priceless.

Later that evening, Zaboru spent so quality ti with his family inside the cozy office. The atmosphere was light and cheerful, with everyone enjoying each other's company after a long day. Keiko chuckled warmly and leaned over toward Zaboru and Ayumi. "Hehehe, I still can't believe you two will be married soon! Zaboru, I expect a grandson as soon as possible!" she teased with a playful but hopeful tone.

Zaboru let out an exaggerated sigh, although there was a grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. anwhile, Ayumi blushed furiously, trying to hide behind her hamburger as she took a slow, quiet bite, clearly flustered.

"Don't worry about it, Mom," Zaboru said, trying to lighten the mood. "Heheh, I'll give you a bunch of grandsons! Right, Ayumi?"

Ayumi blushed deeply and gave Zaboru a playful smack on the shoulder. "Zabo!" she scolded with a mix of embarrassnt and affection, her face flushed red as the room burst into laughter.

Sanika chuckled and leaned forward, teasing her brother further. "Well, if the news that Nii-san is getting married spreads, there will be a wave of broken hearts all across Japan! Hahaha! Honestly, Nii-san, you're so popular it's unfair!"

Zaboru sighed dramatically and ran a hand through his hair, clearly enjoying the attention. "Well, it can't be helped if you're as aweso as ," he said with mock arrogance, striking a ridiculous pose that made everyone laugh even harder.

Ayumi rolled her eyes but couldn't help grinning. "Yeah, it can't be helped," she replied sarcastically, still blushing but clearly playing along.

Zaboru's eyes widened in mock horror. "Hey! You're supposed to be mad and pouty right now—not grinning like that! You're ruining the whole act!"

Keiko and Sanika burst into laughter at his flustered expression, and even Zanichi, usually the more composed one, let out a hearty chuckle. The room was filled with joy, teasing, and the kind of warmth that only ca from true family bonds.

Zaboru, along with his family and his girlfriend, spent the rest of the night and the entirety of Saturday fully imrsed in holiday fun. They explored the nearby city sights, shared stories over warm als, visited quirky local shops, and even took dozens of silly photos together. Laughter echoed through their day, the kind that made their sides ache and their hearts feel full.

For once, Zaboru let go of his usual worries about work and deadlines, fully embracing the mont with those he loved most. It was a refreshing escape from his high-pressure job and a rare chance to recharge emotionally.

By the end of Saturday, as the sun set, they all returned to the house full of souvenirs, mories, and leftover burgers, and honestly Zaboru thought it was the best feeling ever.

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