Game Development: Starting with Recreating the Anime Game Style

Chapter 402 Idol Variety Show?

People have a strong desire to express themselves after experiencing an "extraordinary" event.

For example, riding a roller coaster, visiting a haunted house, or even just receiving a large discount coupon when ordering takeout can make people want to share it.

Not to mention, what the girls just experienced and saw was indeed very rare.

In front of "big shots," girls still have to consider their idol image, but once they are out of sight, their gossipy nature can no longer be suppressed.

Erika Ikuta, who was walking in the middle of the group, was the first to start.

She walked at the front, perfectly mimicking Yoshio Konno's performance.

Her eyes were narrowed into slits with laughter, her mouth stretched to her ears, and her back was slightly hunched, giving her an extremely fawning appearance, while she muttered something under her breath.

"Mr. Chen, it's truly an honor for us to have you here! It's our honor!"

This kind of imitation is the same as students imitating their homeroom teacher.

Regardless of whether it looks like it or not, all the girls couldn't resist.

The laughter was so sudden that the manager in front turned around. It would have been better if he hadn't turned around; the girls laughed even harder.

Fortunately, everyone knew that they had to be serious in this kind of situation, so they quickly covered their mouths with their hands. However, even though their mouths were covered, many girls' shoulders were still shaking.

It took quite a while for the commotion to subside.

"Huahua! Stop fooling around, what if someone sees us!"

"What's there to be afraid of? Konno-san has already gone to a meeting with the important person."

"But to be honest, it's too exaggerated. It's the first time I've ever seen Konno-san like that."

"It's not just the wild mulberry trees of today."

Kazumi Takayama, who was walking ahead, turned around and joined the discussion in a low voice.

"Didn't you see? When we came in just now, everyone, really everyone, was bowing. It was ridiculous."

"After all, he's a billionaire."

"However, he seems to be a very gentle person."

Even the usually quiet Nishino Nanase spoke up softly. Her heart had nearly jumped out of her throat when Chu Chen's gaze swept over her, fearing he might ask her a question.

However, during the subsequent chat, her tense nerves gradually relaxed.

"Yeah yeah."

Erika Ikuta immediately responded.

"Especially when Chen-san said that Mr. Shiokawa was our loyal fan, it was obviously a lie she told on purpose to liven up the atmosphere."

The girls from Nogizaka46 aren't stupid, and of course, Chu Chen did it on purpose.

Therefore, the conversation between the two sides in the later parts was relatively relaxed, and the Nogizaka46 girls generally appreciated Chu Chen's "gentle and roundabout way of speaking".

“Speaking of which,” Akimoto Manatsu suddenly blurted out, “if I could marry someone like that, wouldn’t I be able to graduate from Nogizaka immediately and never have to work again?”

The moment this topic came up, the atmosphere in the corridor became even more lively.

There are many things that can't be said on stage, but these kinds of topics are very welcome offstage.

"Manatsu, what are you thinking about!"

"That kind of person lives in another world, okay? We're already lucky to have this opportunity to talk to him today, thanks to our jobs."

"I was just saying." Akimoto Manatsu chuckled.

"Can't you even dream about it? Besides, I noticed that Mr. Chen's gaze towards you was noticeably different. Maybe there's really a chance! If he actually confesses to you, would you refuse?"

"I think you want to get slapped, confessing your love like that! Do you think this is a shoujo manga?!" The girls chattered, and one could imagine that this chance encounter would generate all sorts of gossip.

This is actually only natural, just like how ordinary people feel longing when they see a dazzling idol.

These idols under the spotlight would have the same reaction when they see someone like Chu Chen, who truly stands at the top of the world pyramid.

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Just as they were laughing and joking as they pushed open the door to the dressing room, on the other side, the so-called "recording session" was taking place in a high-class conference room.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was completely different from the heated debates and business negotiations the girls had imagined.

Because there's really nothing to do at this meeting.

Chu Chen wasn't worried about the quality of the show. On the one hand, in the original world, werewolf games had been popular on Japanese television for a long time.

There are also many werewolf game shows in China.

Because this kind of show is viewed from God's perspective, if the guests are present, it actually feels a lot like watching "The Brain".

It's all about seeing how smart a smart person can be, and how stupid a fool can be.

However, after being popular for a while, Werewolf naturally disappeared from television, both in China and Japan.

It's okay to watch this kind of show once or twice.

Watching too much of it is tiring and also a bit boring, lacking novelty.

This version of FGO is a werewolf game with variety show elements. As a variety show derived from the game, this game...

The verbal reasoning in Werewolf has been changed to behavioral logic.

The good guys need to solve the puzzles and complete the tasks in each room, while the werewolves not only need to secretly sabotage these tasks, but also need to put their wrists around the necks of the members to make the murder successful.

This method of turning dialogue into "action" is actually more suitable for variety shows because it is more intuitive, requires less thought, and is easier to enjoy.

This interactivity even makes the guests' performances more interesting.

For example, during the first recording, after the opening, the Nogizaka46 girls, knowing their identities, actively searched for clues.

Manatsu Akimoto, as the "variety show star" of the group, is also very active. She follows Mai Shiraishi, flipping through a bookshelf while constantly muttering to herself, creating entertainment value.

"I've got it! I've found it! This candlestick can be rotated!"

Akimoto Manatsu exclaimed in delight.

However, she did not notice that behind her, a white figure was silently approaching like a ghost.

Mai Shiraishi still wore a gentle smile as she walked to Manatsu Akimoto's side and asked with concern, "Manatsu, what did you find?"

"Ma Yi Yang! Look, this candlestick is a mechanism!"

Akimoto Manatsu excitedly showed off her discovery, completely unaware of the impending danger.

"Really? Let me see." Mai Shiraishi leaned closer, placing one hand on Manatsu Akimoto's shoulder, and then the next second, Mai Shiraishi's hands precisely encircled Manatsu's neck.

According to the rules, this action represents a kill.

Mai Shiraishi is also very good at creating a good show effect. The two are set up as "not getting along well" in the variety show. Originally, the rules only required a tightening action, but Mai Shiraishi actually tightened it.

Akimoto Manatsu was even more dramatic. The moment she was "strangled," her body stiffened, then her eyes rolled back, her legs kicked, and she fell backward in an extremely exaggerated manner, making sure to find a comfortable position before falling to the ground.

Mai Shiraishi released her grip, looked at the "corpse" lying on the ground, and showed a complex expression on her face, a mixture of triumph over a prank and a hint of guilt.

She even gave the camera a light, playful wink.

The whole process was smooth and full of variety show effects. You don't even need to see the final edited version; it's already very interesting on its own.

(End of this chapter)