I, who tortured the readers, was knocked to the ground by them!

Chapter 129 A bunch of outsiders, unreasonable!

At the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, there is still one day left before the official opening of CM.

Everyone delivered various materials to the booth in advance.

Kojima Haruna, a handsome tomboy with a neat short haircut, looked at the materials already piled up on the booth, stroking her chin, feeling very nervous: "They prepared 3000 copies for the first edition, it's crazy."

Although it was only the first work of a small workshop, they set the production standards very high.

We hired a very professional dubbing artist, produced a single, and even hired someone to make an OP animation, in addition to various promotional materials and expenses for the past six months.

As the club's financial officer, she knew very well that this cost was horribly high compared to the galgame costs of other small workshops, and it almost emptied all the funds in the club's account.

Moreover, in order to produce this work, their club account was shut down for half a year, and they only made two commercial videos in half a year.

If this work fails, the accumulation of the club over the years will be wiped out.

There is a default rule in the Galgame industry that for commercial works that are sold normally, as long as the sales exceed 5000, they can make a profit.

For small workshops or fan clubs, since there is almost no such thing as wages, the production costs and quality are lower, and there are almost no publicity and promotion costs.

Normally, if sales exceed 2000 copies in these three days, it’s worth popping the champagne.

Therefore, general clubs will only prepare a few hundred copies, and if sales are particularly good, they will urgently add more.

People like them, who produced 3000 copies at a time and put them here, are no different from crazy people in the eyes of others.

However, Kojima Haruna did not object to this crazy behavior this time.

The reason is.

Kojima Haruna sighed, "The key is, we need to sell at least 2000 copies to recoup our costs and make a profit. Should we lower the price a bit, or at least try to get rid of any inventory?"

"Be more confident. Don't you think our work is great?" Yuuki Tsukimeng patted Kojima Haruna, who was feeling nervous.

The original works are by a new and talented cartoonist, the cartoonists who will be officially serialized in Jump will do the original drawings, and there is a theme song sung by a top internet celebrity. The other members of the club are also considered big V accounts.

This lineup sounds particularly luxurious even compared to orthodox commercial works.

"I'm always nervous. Why are they all so relaxed?" She turned to look at the club members.

Shinichi Kojima, as the club's designated bully, was now humming a little tune while tidying up the booth.

The oldest girl, Hase Hatsuna, is currently pestering Goto, who suffers from severe social anxiety, to help her choose a skirt to wear tomorrow.

As for the real creative backbone, she is chatting with her assistant in a distant corner.

She looked like she was flirting.

There was absolutely no pre-release anxiety.
Oh, and where’s the original artist?

Kojima Haruna glanced over and found that the beautiful original artist of her club was sitting on a chair not far from them, pretending to be indifferent and secretly observing the two of them.

Although it felt immoral, Kojima Haruna still felt that her inner tension was relieved a lot.

The current scene is really hilarious.

I couldn't help but turn my head and look at the portraits of the two women on the cover of the booth.

Yuuki Tsukimeng also instantly understood what she meant and could only sigh: "I hope that when the outbreak happens one day, our club will not disband."

Compared to the sales of their club's debut work, she was obviously more worried that this "home" would be torn apart by a bomb one day.

While everyone was having fun here, not far from Sakurai Itsuki and the others, there was a club that had been active in CM for many years, AS Club.

A petite girl was unhappy.

Eguchi Yuna asked, "Who are those people? Why have I never seen them before?"

Because it hasn't officially started yet, Sakurai Itsuki and the others have also put up the signboard.

Ichiro Eguchi turned around and glanced over there briefly: "I don't know, probably a new club."

Upon hearing this, Eguchi Yuna bared her teeth in dissatisfaction: "How can a new club get such a good booth position?"

Like most exhibitions, the location of the CM booth is quite particular.

Especially for booths that produce galgames, because the prices are generally very high, many non-core users often do not buy multiple copies at the same time, and many people will only buy one copy as a token of appreciation.

In this case, being seen first becomes even more important, and the location of the booth also has a great influence.

Eguchi Ichiro was quite calm: "I don't know about that, but our position is not bad."

"What? That spot is obviously better, and we're all established clubs that have participated many times. Why would the organizers give it to a new club?" Eguchi Yuna said angrily. "Another connection?!"

"Okay, I'm very confident in this work. Even here, I feel that I might have a chance to achieve my dream of 3000 copies. You'd better not cause trouble." Ichiro Eguchi was really afraid of his sister.

Yuuna Eguchi is quite famous in the not-so-big fan circle.

In addition to her good looks, she is also famous for being a troublemaker.

As a college student who has not yet entered society, she has not felt the harshness of society. She has a sense of justice in her heart and often criticizes some behaviors in the industry that she does not like.

I often have arguments with people online.

The evaluation of her in the circle is also polarized, some support her and some oppose her.

As for Eguchi Ichiro, he was in a state of panic. This man had caused him so much trouble that he was reminding his sister, "You keep causing trouble. Don't wait until you get hurt and get punished before you behave yourself."

Jiangkou Yuna put her hands behind her back and walked over to the opposite direction: "Don't worry, I know my limits! I'll go over and take a look."

She pretended to be a passerby and went over to get information.

First, I took a quick glance at the appearance of these people.

These people are so good-looking and have such great looks. Are they really a fan creation club, not a cosplay group or a performance group?
I don’t think the organizers let them occupy such a good seat because they are good-looking.

"Goto, can you wear a skirt with me tomorrow and be the poster girl? If you wear this, there will definitely be a lot of otakus coming to our booth tomorrow." Hase Hatsuna bewitched Goto Hina.

Eguchi Yuna cursed inwardly, "What a crooked way! Relying on such marginal means to compete is truly despicable."

Hey, that guy over there looks so handsome. Is the person next to him his girlfriend?
She looks so tall, maybe she's mixed-race?

Eguchi Yuna leaned closer and just happened to hear their conversation.

"You actually didn't fail this time, that's incredible! I spent all night tutoring you. Not bad, not bad." Sato Wakaba was clapping and praising Sakurai Itsuki. "Actually, Shu, you're quite smart. If you study hard, you might be able to get into a good university."

Eguchi Yuna raised an eyebrow. A high school student?! No wonder she looks so young.

So this is a high school club? That makes even less sense.

Sakurai Itsuki said helplessly, "I don't have the ambition to go to a good university. Isn't the purpose of graduating from university to get a good job? I already have a job that can make money."

When Eguchi Yuna heard this, she felt quite disdainful.

A money-making business? High school students really don't know their place.

Do you really think you can make money just by making a game? This kind of guy is really annoying. He will only learn to behave himself when he gets hit by the iron fist of reality.

"Ah~ Speaking of which, Shu, I can't stay too long on the 31st. I have a flight this morning to go to England to celebrate the New Year with my family."

Sato Wakaba said with a pout.

For Britain and Japan, January 1st of the Gregorian calendar is the most important explanation. Setting off on the morning of the 1th to reunite with her family in the UK is the last bottom line she has fought for.

"I may not be able to help you much on the third day." Sato Wakaba tilted her head.

"It's okay. They will probably be sold out by the third day. We might have to close early." Sakurai Itsuki replied.

"But can't we still urgently ask the manufacturer for additional supplies?" asked Sato Wakaba.

"It takes time for the manufacturer to add more. I guess they can only add it twice at most. It still feels like it's not enough to sell."

Sato Wakaba smiled, feeling a little reluctant. "Haha, Ah Shu, you're so confident. It's a shame that I can't spend the New Year with you and eat dumplings together. Do you want me to make the dumplings for you in advance?"

Sakurai Itsuki asked back, "So, how much cake is the reward?"

"Oh, what cake? Isn't this just a special favor from me to help you pass the exam? You're making me pregnant again."

When Sato Wakaba heard the word cake, she smiled and said it with a coquettish tone.

This made a young lady who was not paying any attention clench her fists.

What is gratifying is that a pure passerby, Eguchi Yuna, also clenched her fists today.

What kind of high school student is planning to make money? Why is asking the manufacturer for additional purchases twice not enough?
They have no idea of their place. What on earth do they take this industry for? How can such people get such a good booth?

However, Eguchi Yuna still took a deep breath and warned herself not to bother with such outsiders. They didn't even have the qualifications to cause trouble for her.

So, she walked to the front of the booth, forced a smile, and greeted Hanase Shion: "Um, sorry, I don't think I've seen you before. Is this your first time at a CM?"

Hane Shion suddenly turned her head. Her facial features, which looked particularly cold when she was silent, became particularly sharp under the stimulation of certain conversations, which frightened Eguchi Yuna for a moment.

Hanase Shion's tone was very cold, and it didn't make people feel friendly at all: "It's my first time, what's the matter?"

"I'm from the booth over there, and I also make galgames. I haven't seen you guys before, so I came over to say hello." Eguchi Yuna thought to herself, I said hello to you with good intentions, but what's this person's attitude!
Shinichi Kojima, who was more familiar with the atmosphere, immediately came over and said, "Oh, you guys are from AS Club, right? I've played your games before, and they're really good. This is indeed our first time attending a CM as a club, so we'd appreciate any guidance."

Although New Dimension Society has a lot of fans, since their works are all handwritten videos, they have never actually exhibited at CM.

Occasionally, I come here to sell some fashionable junk, but I do so in my personal capacity and not in this area.

"Hmph, I can't really say I'm giving you any advice. I'm just curious how you got this booth. You have an enviable spot! Do you have any connections?"

Eguchi Yuna tilted her head, pretending to be friendly and asking curious questions.

They were thinking in their minds whether they should hold a court session directly online. They were people with connections and wanted to rectify the chaos in CM.

"Well, to be honest, I did find some connections."

Shinichi Kojima didn't hide anything.

Shueisha also has an official booth at the CM and is a top star at the CM.

And because Shinjigensha already has a cooperative relationship with Shueisha, there are two cartoonists from Shueisha in the club.

Therefore, it was natural for Sakurai Itsuki and others to find Shueisha to help them make connections.

When the organizers heard the introduction of their works, they found that everyone in the club was talented.

Whether out of personal connections or social relationships, or because of the value of these creators' IDs, they should be given good positions.

Of course, Eguchi Yuna didn't know these inside stories. She was always emotional when doing things, and at this moment she clenched her fists.

I cursed in my heart, this is really unfair!

"Then can I see your work?" Eguchi Yuna said, suppressing her anger.

"Ah, please, it would be nice if you could give me some advice." Shinichi Kojima politely handed over a complete work, including packaging and accompanying materials.

"Well, the cover is pretty good." Eguchi Yuna looked at the character portraits of the two heroines above, and her opinion changed slightly.

The original thin white illustration is a bit difficult to describe due to its age.

Under the direction of Sakurai Itsuki, Hane Shion, who devoted herself to painting every day, redrawn the character portrait in a modern style.

Thanks to Hanase Shion's profound painting skills, this portrait is truly stunning at first glance.

On the other hand, Hase Hatsuna, who was torturing Goto, raised her eyebrows, smelling something interesting.

However, when Eguchi Yuna saw the official work, her face turned dark.

Eguchi Yuna exclaimed, "Prologue? What does this mean?"

"That's the prologue!" Kojima Shinichi answered clearly, "We haven't made the sequel yet. We don't have enough time!"

"So, you're not selling the complete work? Just the prologue?"

Eguchi Yuna was so angry. It wasn't even a complete work, but they were selling it so confidently?
crazy for money?
Although many of CM's works are indeed low-cost non-commercial works.

But, these people are taking things too lightly!
Do you really treat this game as playing house?

Do you think you can make money just by doing anything?
"Yeah, as long as it's fun, isn't that enough?" Kojima Shinichi saw her confusion and explained.

"True. But, prologues usually don't even have a plot point, right? Is that really okay? Is this still considered a galgame?"

Eguchi Yuna agreed, but in her heart she was thinking, how could a prologue without any side plots be interesting? How could it be considered a galgame?

"Hahaha, as long as someone buys it, that's fine. We were just being polite, so why did you actually comment on it?"

Hase Hatsuna, who was standing by, saw the situation, raised her eyebrows, smelled something interesting, and immediately interrupted.

(End of this chapter)