If I don't capture the girl, I will die

Although this kind of work is repetitive and tiring, they enjoy it.

It’s a great feeling to meet like-minded and motivated partners, work hard together, and then share the joy of success together.

Love is certainly very important, but the bond of friendship is also indispensable in life.

The morning passed in a blink of an eye.

By one o'clock, all the hundreds of games that Ji Qi had prepared were sold out. Even the limited collector's editions that were overpriced had been packed up and taken away, leaving not a single one behind.

"We are very sorry, our game is sold out. If you still want to buy it, please wait for the release tomorrow or after the New Year."

"Phew, I'm so tired... No, they're really sold out?"

After the last person in the queue left, Eriri no longer cared about her status as a young lady and slumped over the table without any image, looking as if she had lost all hope in life.

But after being stunned for a while, she shouted in disbelief.

In just two or three hours, they sold nearly a thousand copies of the game? Let's assume that each game costs 10,000 yen, so selling a few hundred copies would be nearly 10 million yen!

In other words, she lost?

As a young lady, Eriri's focus is on another aspect.

At this time, Miss Kato also reminded considerately: "Senior, the total is more than 8 million yen, is there anything missing?"

"No, isn't this a matter of course? I haven't even used my real trump card yet." Ji Qi was not surprised at all and said with a smile.

Eight million may seem like a lot, but after deducting taxes, it is not enough to impress him, Eriri, and Shiyu, and it will only have an impact on an ordinary high school student like Xiaohui.

Ying Lili rubbed her stiff face and asked, "What's the killer move?"

"Face it."

As the other girls looked at her with question marks on their faces, Ji Qi raised a finger and shook it, saying:

"If you really can't sell them, you can cosplay as the heroine in the game and stand next to the stall. I don't believe those 2D otakus won't buy it."

This is too true.

The girls were speechless. They wouldn't be happy at all with a game that was sold based on looks!

Wait! According to what Ji Qi said, she was definitely tricked!

Eriri's eyes widened.

Realizing that something was wrong, Ji Qi spoke seriously and righteously.

"Because this is a recognition of your beauty and cuteness. I think only you can perfectly interpret Liuli and the others. Is there a problem with that?"

"..."

In an instant, the girls' faces turned red as if burning with fire.

The previous thoughts of complaining also disappeared, and were replaced by shyness and nervousness.

Having already had a frank conversation with someone, Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed to be much calmer. However, the faster and faster shaking of her beautiful legs in black silk stockings under her simple short skirt proved that she did not want to appear to be as nonchalant as she appeared.

"We cosplay, what about you?"

After a moment, as if she had thought of something, Ying Lili asked suddenly.

"Of course I'm cosplaying as the male lead!" Ji Qi answered nonchalantly. He was not against cosplaying, on the contrary, he was looking forward to it.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yuhui's expression became very subtle. Could his meaning be understood as wanting to be the male protagonist of a real-life galgame?

However, there is no such thing as loading or saving files in reality.

"Okay, now that the games are sold and the work is done, it's free time. What do you want to do?"

Not giving them the chance to be sarcastic, Ji Qi quickly changed the subject.

"I don't want to do anything. Let me rest for a while."

Ying Lili didn't move. After three hours of high-intensity work, she was exhausted even though she didn't exercise much. Not only her, but also Shiyu and Hui nodded in agreement.

Selling games is different from ordinary work. You have to be energetic and keep smiling throughout the whole process. Their faces are so stiff from laughing.

"Then you guys have a good rest, I'll go out and buy you something to eat."

Although he had been working for the past few hours, Ji Qi, who would take some time out of his life to exercise, was still energetic. After saying this, he stood up from the chair.

After noon, the crowd at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center not only did not decrease, but increased. Walking through the busy venue, only a few people could recognize Ji Qi's true identity.

After all, unlike some actor idols who need to be in the limelight, he is essentially an investor and creator who works behind the scenes. Many people know his works in reality, but not many can recognize him at a glance.

But he has the looks and temperament to be an idol. In this otaku circle where most of the actors are either middle-aged men or have ordinary looks, he stands out from the crowd. Many young ladies who do cosplay secretly glance at him out of the corner of their eyes.

According to the tastes of several girls, Ji Qi ordered a few deluxe bento boxes near the comic exhibition. When Ji Qi returned to the stall, he found them talking and laughing.

Putting the bag on the table, Ji Qi asked casually:

"What are you talking about?"

"Do you want to hear private topics between girls?" Shiyu blinked, and her double eyelids were clearly visible above her bright eyes.

Ji Qi was tactful and didn't ask any more questions. He handed the lunch boxes to the girls and said, "Forget it, let's eat."

Shiyu lowered her head. The luxurious lunch box contained some high-end dishes. The important thing was...

The dishes inside are all her favorites!

Really, this guy actually remembers it so clearly...

Shiyu's heartstrings were slightly touched, and the other two girls, Eririe, who had just opened their lunch boxes, had the same feeling as her.

Apart from being a little fickle, he can be considered the perfect boyfriend that girls dream of.

Just a pity.

"Speaking of which, do you know the "Universe Chronicles"? " Ji Qi subconsciously sat next to Shi Yu and suddenly asked as if he remembered something.

"Of course I know. It's better to say that there are fewer people who don't know." Ying Lili nodded while enjoying the lunch box that Ji Qi bought for her.

The status of the Universal Chronicles in the gaming world is equivalent to the Final Fantasy series in the original world.

"Are you interested in participating in this project?"

"……what?"

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Chapter 494 I Want to Stand by His Side

Universal Chronicles.

It was originally just a virtual work in a fictional world based on the Final Fantasy series, but now it has become a genuine RPG series masterpiece. It is well-known among people who have played RPGs, and each work can sell hundreds of thousands of copies.

On the other side are Kasumi Shiko and Kashiwagi Eri.

One is a writer who can sell 100,000 copies per volume, and the other is an artist who is famous in the comic book industry.

Judging from sales volume alone, the two may be quite close, but anyone who has been in contact with the industry knows how big the actual gap is.

To let them participate in the Universal Chronicles project, in simple terms, means that second-rate people will join a quasi-first-rate team.

Furthermore, asking them to suddenly jump from a subject they are good at to a completely new and unknown subject further increases the difficulty.

Although it may be a bit of an exaggeration to say this, the facts are the facts and no matter how biased one is, it cannot be changed.

Shiha and Eriri also understand this.

That's why they seemed so surprised and puzzled.

"Are you interested? Or have you never even heard of the Universal Chronicle?" Seeing their dazed expressions, Ji Qi was not very surprised and said with a smile.

"How could I not have heard of it? This is the chronicle of the universe!"

Eriri, who had been immersed in the two-dimensional world for many years, retorted without thinking.

"Why do you mention this suddenly? I think we are not qualified for this job."

After hesitating for a moment, Shiyu spoke slowly.

Shiyu, who gives people the impression of being talented, confident and arrogant, is very rational and sees herself clearly, which is a rare thing.

Of course, it is also possible that she does not want to break the trust of her lover.

In their inquiring eyes, Ji Qi and Shi Yu looked at each other and said sincerely:

"Maybe it won't work for those light novel writers who simply rely on more and cuter female characters to attract people, but Shiyu, you are different. All along, you have been selling your own words. Even without illustrations, your words can move people. So I believe that you will definitely become a traditional writer and a literary giant in the future, rather than a limited light novel writer."

"I think you can definitely do this plan, Shiyu."

For a light novel author, this is the highest praise.

What’s more, I heard it from my close friend or someone I like.

As expected, Shiyu became flustered instantly, her heart was beating fast, her beautiful face was flushed, and even her speech was stuttering and intermittent.

"...Since you've said that, then, there's nothing we can do about it."

As if trying to hide her confused mood, Shiyu stretched out her slightly trembling fingers and stabilized the white headband on her head.

She had clearly done everything she should and shouldn't have done with this man, but she was still completely unable to resist such words.

Ji Qi shifted his gaze to Ying Lili, who folded her arms across her chest and seemed to be disdainful of his flattery, but in fact, she spoke in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Eri, you too, I think with your abilities and talents, there is still a lot of room for growth. There is no need to limit yourself to the book. That is the stage that is more suitable for you."

Knowing Eriri's personality well, he didn't even give her a chance to be tsundere.

"...Glib tongue."

Ji Qi didn't blush or feel nervous, but Ying Lili looked shy and her condition was not much better than Shiyu's.

Her head was dizzy and she didn't notice the subtle difference in Ji Qi's attitude towards the two.

But after a while, Eriri suddenly realized something and was stunned for a moment, then asked quickly:

"Wait, if we all join that Universal Chronicles project, what about you and Hui? What about the club?"

Just now they were overwhelmed by shock and joy. If they think about it calmly, if the two of them participate in the game project of Universal Chronicle, isn't it the same as leaving the club? The next game will definitely be a long way off.

After all, when school starts, Ji Qi Shiyu will be in her third year of high school, and this will be her last year of free time.

Instead of participating in a completely unfamiliar project, it would be better for the four of us to be together like we are now.

Shiyu also agreed with Eriri's idea.

At first she joined the club just to repay a favor, but gradually, the idea changed to just being able to play games with him was enough.

"Do you want to make galgames for the rest of your life? Don't worry, the planning model is similar to the current one. You will know the details in two days. As for Hui--"

Realizing what the girl was thinking, Ji Qi explained with a smile, and paused slightly when he mentioned Hui, a little unknown member of the team.

Compared to Shiwa and Eriri, who are both talented and regard otaku things as their inevitable development direction, Kato Megumi's positioning is much more awkward.

In the game production, everyone has their own responsibilities, and the only one who can't provide any substantial help is Hui, whose presence matches hers.

Although she worked hard to learn programming, it still didn't make any progress in the later stages. It was meaningless for a novice like her to participate in the Universal Chronicle project.

"Ah, that's not necessary for me."

The peaceful and considerate Hui's eyes twinkled as she spoke softly.

Ji Qi turned his chair around, "Mei, do you plan to work in the ACG industry in the future?"

"I feel like the topic has suddenly become much heavier." Hui tilted her head with a faint smile on her face, "Well, we're not planning on doing that for now?"

Because of this, I won't be able to stand beside my seniors.

Hui knew very well that even though he seemed to be in the otaku circle now, unlike hopeless otakus like Tomoya Aki and Eriri, he clearly had no signs of staying there for long.

His stage is in a bigger and wider place.

So, if you want to catch up with him and stand by his side, it is not enough to just stay at home.

What's more, she has no talent in this area.

The wise lady of sainthood sees things very clearly.

"Well, that's about it. Let's eat first."

Seeing the fully packed lunch box, Ji Qi clapped his hands. Just as Hui thought, he was very realistic and had no intention of drowning himself in the ideal of the second dimension.