I, the Rock King Emperor with 21 billion in power, have joined the chat group.

"There is only one requirement: the virtual anchor platform must be able to perfectly showcase the 3D models, motion capture systems, VR game systems, and AR game systems they provide. It must be able to perfectly cooperate when they have any needs."

"Oh, and one more thing, I can also specify the contract for setting up the box. They can provide me with an activity fund of about 3000 million yen in the first phase. At the end of this year, they will continue to provide me with a separate investment of 10 million to 1 billion yen depending on my development."

After listening to Sato Mei's words, Otome Oto sighed in surprise, "I have indeed heard of this kind of project. HOLOLIVE's initial purpose in creating virtual anchors was also to promote their technology. But this kind of individual investment is too much, and there is no requirement for profitability? Even the company where the current founder of virtual anchors, AI Kizuna AI, works has not reached a valuation of one billion yen."

“They have requirements for market share, but not for the profitability of virtual streamers.” Sato Mei reminded him: “Many large internet companies and capital in China and America like this model of burning money on a large scale to occupy market share first, and then reaping profits. This company may also have the same idea.”

“That’s certainly possible.” Otome-on said thoughtfully, arms crossed and chin resting on her hand, “Once large corporations achieve a monopoly, the profits they can earn are enormous. But I have a question…”

"What?" Sato Mei asked back.

Otome voiced, looking up with distrust in her eyes: "Can the virtual YouTuber industry really accommodate large companies? Or is the total annual value of this industry worth the investment of large companies?"

“Yes!” Sato Mei clapped his hands suddenly: “Ms. Otome is really smart. No wonder she became famous on Nico Nico Douga ten years ago. I asked them the same thing as you.”

"And what was their answer?" Otome leaned forward slightly, seemingly very interested in the answer.

“They didn’t answer the specific questions.” Sato Mei spread his hands: “They said it was a trade secret and they couldn’t disclose it. However, I think they are optimistic about the virtual YouTuber industry, after all, they are willing to invest so much money.”

“That makes sense, but maybe they just don’t care about a few tens of dollars? 30 million yen is less than 3000 US dollars. For a large company, 30 US dollars is probably less than the annual salary of an average senior technical employee.” Otome still found it somewhat unbelievable.

“Yes, but no matter what they think, whether they are optimistic about the future of virtual streamers or just playing around, it is an opportunity for me.” Sato Mei said frankly: “As long as I agree to them, I can transform into the head of an independent studio affiliated with a large company. I can’t give up this leapfrog development.”

"Hmm... Although I'm worried, I support you, Ming-kun." Elio, as the older sister, firmly patted Sato Ming's shoulder, her eyes offering support: "You can definitely do it, wow~~ Thinking about it this way, Ming-kun, you're so amazing! You became a company president at only sixteen!"

"It's just a small company with a registered capital of 3000 million yen." Sato Akira shook his head slightly.

“But you’re still the president, you know.” Elio gently tapped Xu Ming’s chest. “Don’t underestimate 3000 million yen, President Sato. In the five years I’ve been a corporate slave, I haven’t even earned 3000 million yen!”

"I know, I know. I'm not being smug." Sato Mei smiled, naturally reaching out to grasp Eriol's hand that was touching his chest, and placing it back in front of her. "Whether this matter is really certain or not is still uncertain. We can only wait until everything has settled down."

“But before that, I actually had a rough idea in mind.” Sato Mei’s gaze turned to Otome Oto.

In his view, the person who could truly make decisions in his sister's small circle of virtual streamers was the slightly older aunt in front of him.

"Miss Otome. Chocolat is all about individual acts now, right?"

“Yes.” Otome frowned; she could already guess what this child, not yet sixteen, was thinking.

Then, as Sato Mei did not disappoint her, his gaze swept over the three women in front of him who were at least five years older than him: "Ms. Otome Oto, Ms. Chireimei, and my older sister. If you are willing, perhaps you can sign a contract with this company. If I were to be the planner, the contract I would give you would definitely be the most flexible."

To be honest, those words really made Otome voice waver a little.

She lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought.

Qian Lingling, standing to the side, suddenly stood up, her hands supporting her on the table. She leaned over and reached the center of the table, her soft body swaying as she faced the rising steam from the grilled meat, causing a few drops of warm sweat to appear on her chest.

She completely forgot all that and asked Sato Mei somewhat eagerly, "Then... do I have a chance to become a voice actor?"

“If the opportunity arises, I will definitely provide you with support.” Sato Mei nodded: “This can be written into the contract. If you want to become a voice actor, I can provide you with voice acting training. Then, at the appropriate time, I will promote you into the voice acting industry.”

"Okay, I agree!" Qian Lingming quickly raised her hand, jogged over and sat down next to Sato Ming, a fawning smile on her lips: "Oh my, oh my, Producer, please guide me in the future. As for me, Ming-chan, there are many things I don't understand, and I need your guidance in every sense of the word."

"Don't use pillows to promote me! Rely on your own abilities and work hard to become a voice actress!!" Otome-voice couldn't help but shout.

"The modern voice acting industry has long been so competitive that it's become rampant. Idolization! Singing style! Fan marketing! Those who aren't good-looking don't even qualify to become voice actors! Plus, those veterans who have been popular for over a decade are still diligently breaking the rules. If I don't work hard, I won't even qualify to enter the voice acting industry. Mere fan marketing, let me refute it!" Qian Lingming retorted defiantly.

"That's not right! Don't use pillow sales as a selling point!" Otome voice couldn't help but retort loudly.

"Hey~~!" Qian Lingming tilted her cute little head and tapped it gently.

"What does 'heh' mean?!" Otome voice couldn't help but ask again.

"Ha~~~~Hoo~~~!" She took two deep breaths, her expression suddenly becoming serious. She stared at Qian Lingming for two seconds without saying a word.

Qian Lingming pouted and obediently walked back to Yi Nuyin's side, sitting down politely.

Otome took two deep breaths, looked at Sato Mei, and responded to the invitation: "I don't have that plan at the moment. At least until you, Sato-san, actually establish Enterprise Force Company and present a sincere and genuine contract, I will not make any promises."

"Right now, nothing is settled yet. We can't even be sure if that game company is lying to you. Under these circumstances, discussing Chocolat joining your company is way too far ahead of its time."

“That’s true!” Sato Mei agreed with Otome Oto’s words. Everything he was saying seemed to be nothing but castles in the air, just a pie in the sky with no real meaning.

Although he himself knows his situation, others do not. Even if he tells them, without evidence, others will only think he is lying.

"Then I'll wait until those people contact me again and the new company is officially established before we talk about this again," Sato Mei said with a smile, trying to end the conversation.

As a mature member of society, Otome Oto naturally knew how to change the subject.

"Well, let's not talk about that. Speaking of which, Sato-san, you're a light novel author, right?"

"Yes, that's right." Sato Mei took a sip of tea and nodded slightly.

"Wow, Sato-san is only sixteen years old this year, yet she is so mature, and she is also a light novel author. She can even chat with two foreigners. I just heard that your English is quite good too." Chi Lingming counted on her fingers one by one.

"Mingjun can also cook Chinese food, his Mapo Tofu is super delicious," Elio interjected at the right moment.

"That's a bit too much, Sato-san. Are you some kind of alien?" Chireki exclaimed sincerely, then asked with curiosity, "So, Sato-san, what's the name of your light novel? I wonder if I've read it?"

"It's a name that's not worth mentioning, called 'From the New World.'" Sato Mei was a little embarrassed—he really didn't want to mention the novel he copied in front of acquaintances, even if others didn't know, he just couldn't get over it himself.

Of course, one should still make money even if it's not legitimate, after all, it's about making money, and it shouldn't be done shamefully.

"Huh?" Qian Lingming was stunned. After a long while, she suddenly screamed, "It's that super scary science fiction book? You're that old scoundrel Dvorak?"

"No, I've only published this one set of books, so I wouldn't call myself an old thief." Sato Mei sipped his tea and shook his head with a slight smile.

"Tell me quickly, what happened to Maria in the end? Why did she leave?!" Qian Lingming shouted excitedly.

"I'm sorry, but this is the only thing I can't tell you." Sato Mei remained unmoved: "As a true reader, you should know that not giving away spoilers is the best quality, even if I were the author."

"That's what they say, but the author of the book I'm following is right in front of me, how can I possibly resist!" Qian Lingming muttered to herself.

“It’s a good opportunity to practice my patience; I think it’s a good form of training,” Sato Mei replied seriously.

Qian Lingming gritted her teeth: "You old thief!!!"

Just as they were talking, a cheerful laugh suddenly rang out.

Elio covered his mouth, looking extremely happy: "Hahaha~! Hahaha~~~! Mingjun and Ming-chan, it's so great that you two have become friends after only knowing each other for a short time!"

Section 0: Aki Tomoya's Green Tea Life (1)

Let's play a game together.

Aki Tomoya slapped his hands on his deskmate's desk and said with a serious expression.

"Playing games?" Despite her pretty face, the surprisingly unremarkable girl looked around awkwardly. She glanced at the podium, then at Aki Tomoya, and muttered softly, "Although this is the last day of class this semester, Aki-kun, we're on our way to class right now."

"Ignore him, do you want to make a game?"

Aki Tomoya opened his arms wide, as if to embrace the entire sky.

"Games—the ninth art. A treasure of modern society and a savior of human civilization."

"In this society with its increasingly stratified social classes, video games, as a form of electronic candy, are gaining more and more attention."

"You must have played games before."

"You have fought for the love between Mario, who repaired the sewers, and the princess; you have played the hero, battling demons and slaying evil vampires in dark castles. You have also lived a pastoral life, planting flowers and grass on the ranch, raising cattle and herding livestock, and marrying your carefully chosen companions; you have also transformed into Amelica's world police, shooting zombies one by one in gloomy towns and saving the world from destruction."

"Haven't you experienced any of these things?"

This impassioned series of questions failed to stir the slightest ripple in the young girl's expression. She scratched her cheek with her delicate, magnolia-like fingers, turned her head away, avoiding looking behind Aki Tomoya, and simply whispered:

"I've played some games, but, An Yi, let me remind you again, we're on our way to class right now."

"I know!"

Aki Tomo remained unmoved. He placed his hands on the girl's desk again and looked sincerely into her eyes: "Kana-kun, would you like to play a game with me?"

"Huh?! Your name is Kato. Also, the math teacher is already behind you, Aki-kun."

"Get out! Aki Tomoya."

The math teacher's roar interrupted Aki Tomoya's thoughts and actions.

......

Standing in the corridor outside the classroom, ignoring the mixed expressions of admiration and ridicule from his classmates, Aki Tomoya was preoccupied with other things.

A book that only he could read came into view.

[The Book of a Thousand Games - Special Edition for the Multiverse Chat Group]

Yes, the Aki Tomoya in front of us is not the same Aki Tomoya as before. He is the result of the fusion of his thoughts with a human from an unknown universe and an unknown planet.

He can now be described as both Aki Tomoya and that alien human.

The human from another planet was originally an independent game developer, but his games were neither critically acclaimed nor commercially successful. He died of cardiac arrest in a taxi, and came to this world with great resentment. His thoughts merged with those of Aki Tomoya, and that's how he became the new person he is today.

Whether it was a joke by the gods or a gift from some unknown being, such an illogical thing appeared in the merged souls of the two.

It's something like a "golden finger" or cheat code.

During the process of merging with Aki Tomoya, most of the independent thoughts of the humans from another planet dissipated, leaving only one deeply ingrained idea in Aki Tomoya's mind.

His sole purpose was to make games, to create countless fun games that would bring joy to countless players and make countless young people cheer for his name.

This idea was inherited by Aki Tomoya, who himself had the desire to transition from a consumerist otaku to a production-oriented otaku.

Therefore, it can be said that it can be done in one shot.

Aki Tomoya, who is driven by his desire to do things, has an extremely strong drive to act, just like when he once persuaded his teacher to let him work part-time. Secondly, he is unwilling to give up and will never give up.

He first opened the "Book of a Thousand Games - Special Edition for the Multiverse Chat Group" to check his attributes.

Name: Aki Tomoya

Occupation: Independent game producer (trainee, badge not allowed)

Special subordinates: None

Assets: 340 yen

Games produced: None

Positive feedback received: None

Blades obtained: None

Genuine liking received: None

Currently, he is in this state, with nothing at all; everything is displayed as "none," therefore, almost all the content in the "Book of a Thousand Games" is unusable.

However, he wasn't too discouraged and continued turning the pages of the book.