"I'm so stupid, really."
The light had gone out of Momoi's eyes. "I knew it. This world is just like this. There's no such convenient thod where you can tell at a glance that you'll beco stronger. But I never thought G.Bible was also just fishing. Can't it at least let people look forward to it a little? Waaaah, Sensei, why did it turn out like this!"
Wailing loudly, Momoi threw herself into my arms again, rubbing against ssily.
I frowned, wondering if this girl was taking the opportunity to take advantage of , or using my clothes as tissues again.
And aside from Momoi, the other mbers of the Ga Developnt Departnt all looked deeply shaken as well.
Midori sat curled up in the corner, hugging her knees, muttering to herself in a daze. Her eyes had lost all focus, as if her mind had already gone to another world.
Yuzu had once again locked herself inside the cramped storage cabinet, making it impossible to see her current expression.
But from the trembling and noises that occasionally ca from the cabinet, it was not hard to tell that Yuzu's condition was also quite bad.
I had originally planned to watch through the G.Bible content with them, satisfy their curiosity, and then leave to handle my work. But because I was worried about their state, I stayed for the ti being.
If I had known, after letting Koyuki crack the password, I should have gone through the content myself first before showing it to everyone.
Although I had already felt early on that the content of G.Bible might be sowhat empty, I never expected it to be to this extent.
Even the enthusiasm that the Ga Developnt Departnt had finally reignited had fallen back to the bottom due to the huge sense of disappointnt.
At this mont, among the mbers of the Ga Developnt Departnt, the only one not directly affected by this incident was Arisu.
However, Arisu was also at a loss over her companions' negative emotions.
"Everyone's current state… it's just like they've all logged out ntally."
"Haah…" Midori sighed. "Sorry, Arisu… we… without relying on G.Bible… it's really hard to make a good ga…"
Hearing this, my gaze sharpened. I had plenty of experience dealing with girls who belittled themselves.
At tis like this, it was supposed to be my turn to step in.
"No." Arisu said, "Negation granted."
I closed the mouth I had just opened, gave an encouraging look, and waited for Arisu to perform.
Even a trustworthy adult who had secretly captured their hearts could not play as big a role at tis like this as companions who stood completely on the sa side.
Arisu looked around. Her not loud voice, combined with her serious and earnest tone, sounded strikingly resolute in the activity room that had gone quiet.
"Every ti Arisu plays 'Mythology, Legend, Chronicle,' she always feels this way. This ga is truly interesting."
…That lie was not really necessary.
No, Arisu might genuinely think so, and the others might genuinely believe it.
Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the cabinet door open a crack, and Yuzu cautiously peeked out from inside.
"You can feel it. Momoi, Midori, Yuzu… how much they love this ga. Traveling through a world filled with so much emotion… it makes your heart deeply moved."
Arisu revealed a warm, comforting smile. "Traveling to a new world together with companions, that feeling… what it ans to dream… it was you who taught Arisu that."
Momoi pulled away from my arms, Midori stood up, and Yuzu stepped out of the cabinet. All of them listened intently to Arisu's speech.
"So, when getting closer and closer to the long awaited ending, even though it is so hard, I always think this way…"
The robot girl gathered her thoughts. "If this dream could never wake up, that would be wonderful… Arisu thinks so."
I imagined, just a little, playing 'Mythology, Legend, Chronicle' forever, and sowhat spoiled the mood by feeling a chill run down my spine.
But at that mont, Arisu tossed the topic over to . "Arisu thinks that Sensei must be thinking the sa way, right?"
Imdiately after, the other girls also cast their gazes at . Those eyes held unease and anticipation, and to right now, they felt extrely sharp.
Why did you drag into this too!?
Not wanting to lie against my conscience, yet not wanting to hurt their feelings, I answered ambiguously.
"Yes, I want to play gas with you for a lifeti."
"…Then let's do it."
Yuzu suddenly spoke up, and her words imdiately put on guard.
Do it? Do what?
"My dream… is to make everyone say that the gas I make are interesting."
Imrsed in her own emotions, Yuzu did not notice how her words could be misunderstood, and continued.
"But the first version of 'Mythology, Legend, Chronicle' that I made… ended amid over four digits worth of negative reviews and ridicule…"
To be honest, having over four digits of reviews for a debut work was, in a sense, already quite impressive.
"When I was feeling sad and hiding in the Ga Developnt Departnt… two people ca to visit here."
Yuzu looked at Momoi and Midori, who wore expressions of nostalgia. "So we finished 'Mythology, Legend, Chronicle' together… even though it ended up being number one on this year's trash ga ranking…"
The two sisters, who had been feeling moved just monts ago, imdiately showed awkward expressions.
"After that, Sensei and Arisu-chan also ca here… and told that the ga I made was interesting. That way, my dream was fulfilled.
"Making gas together with companions who connect on a spiritual level, and making people feel they are interesting… that dream of mine, which once only existed in dreams.
"Asking for more might be a bit greedy. But if possible, I hope this dream… can continue, and never end."
As her words fell, the low pressure in the activity room completely dissipated, leaving only faint warmth and endless motivation.
"…Yeah, alright!" Momoi looked toward Arisu. "From now until the Millennium Club Competition, how much ti do we have left?"
And Arisu imdiately gave a precise number.
"48 days, 5 hours, and 25 minutes."
"More than enough! Even making five gas wouldn't be a problem!"
With her fighting spirit reignited, Momoi shouted loudly. "Co on, everyone in the Ga Developnt Departnt! Let's start production on 'Mythology, Legend, Chronicle 2'!"
Midori, Yuzu, and Arisu answered in unison. "Yeah!"
Seeing them successfully walk out from under the shadow of G.Bible, I could finally leave with peace of mind. After giving a few reminders, I bid farewell to the Ga Developnt Departnt and headed to the Engineering Departnt, preparing to pre order a batch of supplies from Utaha and the others.
And just as the negotiation was about to conclude perfectly, I received a Momotalk.
Ako: "Sensei! You're free, right? Hurry and co save !"
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