Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

They were dressed in smart suits, carrying briefcases for work, and they all chose to be in this place at the same time to buy video games.

Are even white-collar workers like this completely powerless against the allure of video games?

So what about her husband...? Oh no?

The flower stands upright with its eyes wide open.

She saw her husband.

Her husband was very inconspicuous in the crowd, but she still spotted him at a glance.

But is that really her husband?

Was he serious in his eyes?

Chapter 847 Strangers Living Together

847

It's five o'clock this morning at the home of Ayaka Adachi.

Her husband usually gets up around seven o'clock and goes to work.

But today her husband suddenly woke up very early, which was very unusual. He didn't seem tired at all, but instead was very energetic, as if he had rested for a long time. However, she remembered that her husband didn't come home until almost midnight yesterday.

In Japan, there is an unwritten rule that a man is considered a successful husband if he comes home very late.

If a husband comes home very early every day, his wife might mistakenly think he has been laid off, causing her to feel anxious and uneasy. Only when her husband starts coming home around 8 or 9 pm, or 11 or 12 pm, will the family return to harmony.

Of course, there is some exaggeration involved, but this indirectly proves that Japanese wives are usually not surprised by their husbands coming home late.

But Adachi Yuka was somewhat surprised that her husband, who had only returned home at noon yesterday, could still get up so early and be so energetic.

However, Adachi Aika didn't say much, only thinking that perhaps her husband was busy with work and was currently in the rising phase of his career, so he was very energetic.

She seemed to have forgotten that not long ago her husband had been sighing and complaining every day because of his career setbacks. How could he possibly return to his career peak in such a short time? But she selectively forgot about it.

As usual, she prepared breakfast and lunch very early, and then bowed to see her husband off around 5:30.

Then, just this morning, the store specifically asked her to come to work early, and of course, she would receive a bonus. So, not long after her husband left home, she also chose to go to the video game store.

Returning to the present moment, when Adachi Yuka saw her husband's figure in the crowd, she seemed to understand many things in an instant.

Her husband may still be having the same setbacks in his career, but he now has a way to relieve stress.

Not everyone in this world will succeed; some will eventually fade into obscurity. Adachi Yuka was prepared for this and was ready to become an ordinary housewife, living a mundane life.

She didn't expect her husband to achieve great things; she simply hoped he could be happy.

However, none of her ex-husbands had ever revealed these things to her, and her husband still had some pride that kept him clinging to the past.

In the crowd, Adachi Ayaka's husband excitedly snatched the last Zelda: Breath of the Wild cartridge from the shelf, along with Uncharted and several other launch titles.

Of course, the Switch console itself is also indispensable.

His hand speed was undeniably fast, but the restocking speed of Youxing Electronic Entertainment Store was also astonishing.

Nowadays, each official store has at least 100,000 copies of each game in stock, enough for 100,000 people to come and buy every single game.

After the first day of sales ends, inventory will be registered immediately. Once the demand from people in different regions is determined, the merchandise will be quickly adjusted that night to ensure that the inventory can meet the needs of customers at all times.

Adachi Ayaka's husband finally succeeded in getting another limited-edition first-release commemorative edition Switch.

This commemorative limited edition game console has a different appearance from the regular version, with a printed signature of Takeyusei on the back cover.

This limited edition is only available in small quantities at the official store, serving as a gimmick to attract people to purchase it on-site.

"Hello, I want these!"

Adachi Ayaka's husband finally came to the counter and took out cash from his briefcase, slapping it directly onto the counter.

The cash looked a bit crumpled; there were one-hundred coins, five-hundred coins, and one-thousand-yuan bills, but no banknotes exceeding ten thousand yuan.

This money was saved little by little from Adachi Aika's husband's daily expenses.

He saved up for over two years to buy a Switch, during which time he didn't even buy any first-party launch games, no matter how tempting they were.

And the results of his eventual abandonment were remarkable.

He successfully saved 100,000 yen on the day of the Switch's launch, and he spent all of that money today to buy the latest game console and games, as well as some Switch launch souvenirs sold in the store.

Today is probably the happiest day he's had in all these years.

However, his happy mood vanished instantly upon seeing the appearance of the cashier who was settling his bill.

"Adachi...Adachi..."

Adachi Arihana's husband looked at his wife in surprise.

He suddenly remembered what his wife had said when he came home at night recently.

She found a job with a decent salary, which might help supplement her family's income.

At that moment, Adachi Arihana's husband felt a pang of loneliness.

He believed that he hadn't worked hard enough, which was why his wife had to suffer outside.

He also vaguely remembered that his wife had mentioned working as a shop assistant somewhere.

But he was just playing around and never expected it to be at the official sales store of Yuxing Electronic Entertainment!

"Hello sir, this is your receipt. The total amount is 100,000 yen in cash. Here is your change of 800 yen. Welcome!"

Yuka Adachi looked at her husband, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions.

Seeing her husband struggling to move, Adachi Yuka urged him, "Sir, there are people in line behind you."

"Ah! I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Adachi, I..."

"Sir, I wish you a pleasant gaming experience. I hope the game can bring you inner peace and tranquility, and that you won't be bothered by everyday unpleasant things."

Yuka Adachi spoke gently, her eyes filled with tender love.

Adachi Ayaka's husband opened his mouth, as if he had suddenly realized something.

"Thank you. See you at home tonight. I should be home early tonight and then I can explain it to you."

"Okay, sir, please take care."

Adachi Yuka bowed gently as she saw her husband off.

As long as she can see her husband happy, Adachi Yuka feels it's all worthwhile.

So this is what video games are like.

It is something that can truly bring people joy and happiness.

It seems I really underestimated this thing before.

She decided to try it out properly when she got home after work today.

She also wanted to be a part of her husband's life, at least, rather than being strangers who only lived together in daily life.

Chapter 848 A Touched Heartstring

848

In a city in the United States, an elderly man stood out on the day of the Switch's launch.

Because most gamers are young people, and the oldest are at most around fifty years old, it's rare to see elderly people who look to be around seventy or eighty years old queuing up to buy games.

"Uncle, are you here to buy games too? Are you buying games for your child?"

The young man behind the old man finally couldn't help but voice his doubts.

The old man looked to be in very good spirits, without the typical decrepit state of someone approaching seventy. He could even stand very straight.

He turned and smiled at the young man, saying, "That's right, it's a game I bought for my child."

"Give it to your child? Your child must be quite old by now. Why didn't he buy the game himself?"

The old man paused for a moment, then said, "Actually, I'd like to try it myself, because my child used to really like a game called Monster Hunter. This time, Monster Hunter is being released for the first time, and I want to give it a try in order to better understand my child. Also, there's something else I'm quite concerned about."

"Another thing that's on your mind?"

The young man tilted his head, not quite understanding what the older man was saying, but he soon noticed other things the older man had said earlier.

"Hey? Uncle, you like Monster Hunter too?"

"That's right, because this is my child's favorite game, so it's my favorite too. My child also likes Need for Speed ​​and Mario Kart. I especially like all the games that my child likes."

"Wow, you are such an enlightened elder. My parents are very against me playing video games. I have to play games in secret to avoid getting a scolding from them."

As the old man watched the young man complaining about his parents' lack of understanding, his gaze gradually softened.

“Child, listen to me. Your parents will always love you. Although they may not understand what you like in the short term, they will always love you. I still hope that you can talk to your parents openly and honestly about these things, explain why you love video games, and explain your deep understanding of video games. Try to make your point as reasonable as possible. I believe your parents can understand. After all, you are an adult now. Adults should have their own judgment and not continue to be influenced by their parents. You should use your independent thinking to persuade your parents.”

The old man talked a lot in one breath, leaving the young man completely bewildered.

However, he could understand that the old man was probably used to lecturing, and he hadn't really listened to him.

He casually remarked, "If my parents were as open-minded as you, I wouldn't have such a headache."

The old man just smiled and didn't say anything more, but looked back at the shop's door with expectant eyes.

With only a few minutes left before the Switch's release, he's determined to buy the games he most wants today.

First, there's Monster Hunter, because that game contains memories and traces of his child. Second, there's Need for Speed ​​and Mario Kart, because those two games might also contain traces of his existence, and he wants to buy them both.

"By the way, what's your name, sir? Maybe we can play Monster Hunter together sometime."

The old man snapped out of his thoughts and turned back to the young man, saying, "My hunting skills are quite poor. After all, I'm quite old, so it's impossible for me to be very skilled. Won't you look down on this old man?"

The young man grinned and said, "Hehe, I'm not just bragging, I'm really good at video games. I even won first place in the Monster Hunter Hunting competition in our state once. I'm a bit of a celebrity. Even if you're not good at the game, I can still carry you!"

The old man said in a good mood, "That's great! We can play together sometime. My Facebook and Youxing game username is Anthony, which is also my real name."

"Anthony? I'll remember that, uncle. I'll add you as a friend when I get back!"

The two had just finished chatting when the shop door opened, and a group of people who loved games quickly poured in.

The young man followed the old man and reminded him, "Uncle, please be careful. It's very crowded here right now. If you stay with me, I can take care of you. I can also help you buy any games you want."

The old man shook his head: "No, I'd rather experience it for myself. My child once told me about how he felt when he participated in the launch of this game, and I want to experience it for myself too."