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We'll create the course of events that leads to the 2023 you know, here in this 2023.

We'll bring both histories into existence simultaneously!

You're facing off against your past self.

Can you beat her?

Okay, Mamoru-kun.

I'll give it all I've got!

Hey, Mamoru-kun.

I know you said it'll just be the two of us making this game,

but we need writing and music to make a game,

not to mention the hundreds of illustrations we'll need!

Trying to do all that with just two people...

Other than system-related support, I can't help you with any of that, either.

I'm just a programmer.

You need to do it all by yourself.

You need to do it all by yourself

You need to do it all by yourself

You need to do it all by yourself

You need to do it all by yourself

You need to do it all by yourself

You need to do it all by yourself

You need to do it all by yourself

You need to do it all by yourself

You need to do it all by yourself

That's asking for way too much!

Game development has evolved.

Now, if you really want to, you can make a game all by yourself,

with the help of AI.

AI?!

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"Original Cuu"

AI is responsible for creating the bulk of illustrations in video games today.

Wait, these are...

That's right.

These are your drawings from the past.

As a test, I'm going to train the AI on this data.

Mamoru-kun!

Don't worry.

This is a private AI that I created.

It hasn't been released to the public.

If we load in these images...

The AI will analyze them and create similar-looking pictures.

Whoa, that's amazing!

You can easily change the coloring style as well.

From standard illustration coloring,

to anime-style coloring...

You can even make it look like watercolor art.

It can automatically correct issues with proportions as well.

What?!

That's super handy!

And it's not just art.

AI can assist you with the story and music, both indispensable for a game.

This method of utilizing AI is now mainstream for game development.

With this, you can make a game by yourself, right?

If AI is so advanced, can't it just make games without humans doing anything?

It's true that, as a whole, that's where game development is headed right now.

But even as AI evolves, there's one thing that it can't create.

Do you know what that is?

Huh?

What could it be?

Passion.

AI can create games quickly, cheaply, and at a high level of quality.

But there's no passion in them.

An AI doesn't have a reason to create games,

and it can't feel conflicted or afraid about what it's made.

It simply carries out the instructions that it's been given.

As a result, the games it spits out end up lacking the passion of a creator.

That said...

Games without passion sell just fine.

Since they still appear to be well-made.

That's why we're flooded with games made by AI.

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

The Spread of AI Anyone Can Use!

Well, Meiko and the others still do the majority of their work manually.

But what we need now is no ordinary game.

It's a game that can change history.

You can't make a game like that with just AI.

Yopu need human hands for that.p

Which means it's up to you to create it.

So much pressure...

No need to look so grim.

We also have plenty of items to combat fatigue now.

For example...

Office chairs with massaging built in!

Is it supposed to be that intense?!

Mammoth Energy, to jolt you fully awake!

Look at those messed-up colors!

Happy Supplements, to magically reduce your stress to zero!

Now available in packs with a needle-free injector as an add-on!

This seems fishy in so many ways!

S-So many items that all scream "crunch time"...

It's this late already?

This lock will open with fingerprint authentication.

You can go out any time you'd like,

but make sure you don't let anyone else in here.

Also, don't go near the shelves of PC-98s.

The PC-98s are very delicate!

I'm not gonna touch them!

Well then, I'm leaving.

Huh?

You're leaving?

Where to?!

Work, where else?

Didn't I tell you that my job is content supervision?

I'm the one who manages everything.

I don't intend on racking up debt like Dad.

You've grown up into a fine adult!

Don't you talk down to me.

Why not?!

Why, I remember when you used to be this small!

You used to be such an obnoxious child!

I wasn't that small!

I was fifteen when we first met!

Oh yeah, Mamoru-kun.

Do you live here all by yourself?

Yeah.

There's nothing interestping back at my apartment,

so I spend most of my time here.

All alone, huh?

Is that weird?

Ah, no!

It's not weird at all!

You're exactly as I expected!

Okay, I'm going now.

Ah, sure!

Have fun at work!

Y-Yeah.

How are you all doing?

Oh yes, my daughter's about to take her university entrance exams!

Time sure does fly!

This really is impossible!

It's only been a few days.

Well, c'mon!

I've never made a game to change history before!

This is way harder than creating a game to earn one billion yen!

At first, I thought I could do it,

but even after thinking real hard, I've got nothing!

I used up all my talent on the last game!

I'm a one-hit wonder!

You traveled all the way across time just to make video games, right?

Are you saying you're done after one measly game?

I was sure that you'd be dying to make more.

Yeah, yeah!

You're just a consumer who's never made anything, and does nothing but criticize!

Just keep your mouth shut!

Who are you calling a consumer?!

I did all the programming, didn't I?!

Don't give me that!

Reading with the radio on, and listening to music on top of that!

Must be nice!

Ah!

Wh-What the heck?!

Give it back!

It's the sound of a PC-98 running.

Listening to it helps me relax.

Boot Up Sounds

What?!

Let's get this straight.

I never told you to make a game that will sell well,

and I didn't say you had to make an interesting game.

What is it that you want to make most in a video game right now?

That's all you need to think about.

I'm going out for a change of pace!

That reminds me...

Is it me or do you sound more grown-up lately?

What?

Before, you used to talk a lot more like a child.

Huh?

Haven't I always been like this?

You...

should hurry up and make that game.

You're changing as well.

You're being influenced by this world.

If this keeps up, you might end up losing your memories of your original world.

No, I still remember it!

It may look completely different now, but I still remember!

Like the first time I came to Akiba!

I'd never seen such a weird place in my life.

With mountains of games and anime, and tons of cute girls!

It was a place that felt like a year-round festival!

So this is Akihabara!

That's right.

I should get back soon and work on that game!

Toya Yamada

Toya-chan?!

Toya Yamada

Toya-chan...

Hello? Toya-chan?

Onee-sama?

Onee-sama!

Toya-chan!

Toya-chan!

I-It's been so long!

Huh?

How do you know my phone number?

We exchanged numbers back in the day at Comiket.

Ah, is that so?

But no matter how many times I called, it wouldn't go through...

I thought I'd never get to talk to you again.

S-Sorry about that, Toya-chan.

O-Oh yeah, I saw the news!

That's amazing!

Looks like things are going well with your company!

Thank you very much.

Um...

Onee-sama, where are you right now?

Would you like to meet up and chat for old times' sake?

What?

Ah, um...

Well, I don't mind meeting up at all, but you might be a little surprised.

That's fine by me!

Onee-sama, where are you right now?

Just name the place, and I'll go and find you!

Huh? Right now?!

Is that a no?

That's not it at all!

I'd love to see you, Toya-chan!

That should just about do it, Rokuta-san.

Good work.

Gosh, I can't believe Radio Kaikan is gone.

I used to come here all the time.

Back in the day, I used to really be into places like this.

I'm a little sad to see it go.

Anyway...

I wonder when they're going to finish building that stadium.

I hear that the company funding it got absorbed,

and the parent company is now different or whatnot.

Wonder if they ran into some sort of trouble.

Well, at the breakneck speed that this redevelopment is going at,

nothing would surprise me at this point.

I suppose you're right...

Well then, Rokuta-san.

I'll be leaving now.

Thanks for your hard work.

That goes for you, too.

Even if Konoha manages to finish her game, what should we do after that?

Just taking the game and going back to 1999 doesn't mean she can get it released.

She needs to get copies made in the past,

so that the data can become a part of history.

So who can she entrust with that task?

Someone who will believe Konoha's bizarre tale,

and turn her game into a success...

Thank you for waiting!

Another coffee, please.

Right away!

When's Toya-chan gonna get here?

What do you think of your new office?

We think it's perfect for someone as beautiful and talented as you,

Ms. Toya.

Yes.

It's quite a splendid office.

There's one thing, though.

Why won't you let me meet your founder, Mr. Glenn?

My deepest apologies.

Our founder is currently dealing with a very important matter.

I have word that you'll be the first priority as soon as it's settled, Ms. Toya.

Is there something that takes priority over our meeting?

I thought we were supposed to be equal business partners.

Why, of course it's an equal partnership.

That's exactly the reason you're sitting at that desk, Ms. Toya.

You saw our cuu game development know-how,

struck a deal, and agreed to the terms.

I was...

Ah, yes, I know.

I understand how you must feel.

That said, you're speaking with the CEO of Planet Games Japan.

My authority is nothing to make light of...

Oh?

My word.

Yes, excellent!

Rejoice, Ms. Toya!

Konoha Akisato-sama is headed your way.

Onee-sama?!

You've been dying to meet her, haven't you?

Headed my way?

Mr. Glenn!

Why is Onee— Konoha Akisato coming here?!

Why, it's simple.

All I did was call her up.

A single phone call.

Ring, ring!

Ah, and I just happened to enlist your help in the matter.

What?

Onee-sama, where are you right now?

You used my voice...

In order to get Onee-sama's phone number, I hacked into your cell phone!

I'd do anything to meet Onee-sama again.

But I couldn't reach her, no matter how many times I tried...

So how?

Now we've achieved what we set out to do with this merger.

It was truly a long process getting here.

But now it's finally in our hands:

Original Cuu.

The genius creator behind The Last Waltz.

The mysterious figure sought out by all,

so that they might learn the source of her ideas.

Konoha Akisato.

Even as her name became known around the world, no one knew of her whereabouts.

There was nobody who had met her, or spoken with her.

With a limited number of exceptions, that is.

And you were one of those lucky few, Ms. Toya.

What are you planning on doing with Onee-sama?!

Don't tell me...

You're going to subject her to that?!

Is that...

Is that why you acquired my company?!

Ms. Toya, have you heard the saying, "A flower cannot bloom without secrecy"?

Now, we can become the masters of global entertainment.

The fame, fortune, and admiration you so desired is practically guaranteed.

Why are you telling me all of this?

If I report this to the police...

You'll do no such thing.

We did our research on you going into this merger, Ms. Toya.

You're cut from the same cloth as us.

Therefore, you won't go to the police.

Or rather, you can't!

Am I wrong, Ms. Toya?

Let's settle this peacefully, Ms. Toya.

I promise we'll make it worth it for you.

So long.

Wait!

Onee-sama...

The hospital?

Why am I...

That's right.

I was waiting to meet up with Toya-chan, when I was dragged into that van...

After that...

What is this?!

They put me into a plugsuit-looking thing!

My clothes? They're gone!

My phone? Gone!

My backpack? Gone!

But seriously, what is this place?

Am I going to be sold off to some super rich guy?

Like in one of those games...

Huh?

The door's not locked!

In situations like these, when the door is unlocked,

in most games, that means there's something waiting outside.

E-Excuse me...

Anyway, let's look for a way out.

Wait.

Is this a life-size figure?

Is that the exit?

What?!

Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh...

What is this place?!

Wait, more figures?

It's really creeping me out...

N-No...

This isn't a figure!

These are people...

There are humans trapped inside!

In all of these tanks?!

When I saw her...

It looked like she was waiting for someone.

But in the brief moment that I took my eyes off her, she vanished into thin air.

Her words immediately before she disappeared,

as well as the vehicle that I saw drive off...

Yes, Matsubara speaking.

This is Rokuta.

Hello there, President.

Is something the matter?

I need a car.

Send over the fastest one we have to the warehouse.

Understood.

Thank you. Good-bye.

Sorry for waking all of you up so suddenly.

But right now, I need your help.

Find out where Konoha went.

I'm counting on all of you.

"U... U-U-U-U-U..."↵

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