58 EP. 14: American Dolphins (1)

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January 1, 1988.

I was at home on a New Year's Eve holiday, and I was just looking at industry trends with games & watches.

It's been five years since the family was released. The family was having a sunset that was more spectacular than its peak.

There was a certain level of quality in each of the games that were released, and there were RPGs that were different from Game Center routes or very difficult, and it was a time when games that had previously been lightly relaxing and playing were a little stressful.

Starting with the Dragon Emblem, the games that stimulated the player's challenge were also known for the cross-scrolling action games "Lockman" and "Mage Knight" from Capco, both of which were extremely annoying.

In particular, the 'Mage Knights’ were fearsome BGMs and endless zombie protrusions, where even one stage was not exceeded and there were numerous surrendered users.

“The Mage Knight. It was hard to play that game, though.”

Lockman clears the Boss' pattern to a certain extent, but the mechanic was one of the most annoying games to want to break the real pads.

“Super Maridge 3, by the way, is overwhelming. I was captured until the day the Dragon Warrior was released.”

A comeback of a very large title has already been decided on the throne as a national RPG game.

The gaming industry was surrounded by the energy of war as the launch dates of Super Maridge 3, Dragon Warrior 3 and Psychic Battle were set to unfold.

Of course, it would be a festival for gamers, but all three titles were large enough to expect sales, so I could hardly catch the ticketing season.

Dragon Warrior 3 launched its first offensive on February 10, 1988.

It was supposed to be spring of 1988 until last month, so I was thinking four to five months, and suddenly it's February 10th.

♪ Ta-da, ta-da, ta-da ♪

“Hmm? Who...? ”

I suddenly heard a familiar voice when I lifted the phone.

“Joon-Hyuk!! It's me."

“Yuki?”

Her voice is tremendously exasperated as to whether something good is going on.

“That's it! ”

“What?”

“The New Writers' Fair. The idea Joon-Hyuk told me about was elected! ”

“Oh, really? ”

Phew... Food concept worked this time of year? Oh, my God. I was just telling you about the drama I enjoyed in 2015, and it's beyond ridiculous to be elected.

It was a shame I couldn't meet her because the station was busy at Christmas, but I felt very grateful to her for calling me as soon as something so good happened.

“So you can watch Yuki's broadcast on TV soon? ”

“Oh, that's not it. It's just an idea contest for a new program. because winning doesn't just make the broadcast. ”

“I see. That's a shame. ”

“At least I got a title as a new writer. The judges don't have a bad reaction, so I think I can make a drama with a little more effort. ”

“Fantastic. I hope more good things happen to Yuki this year. ”

“Oh, by the way, I haven't said Happy New Year yet. Joon-Hyuk, is that... is that, um... Se He-Bot Mani Bard? ”

Get lots of bots... Yuki wrote down the Korean New Year's greeting separately and read it like a language book. As I burst into laughter in an unexpected surprise New Year's greeting, I heard her shameful voice beyond the handset.

“That's a strange pronunciation, isn't it? Korean is too difficult. ”

“Do you speak Korean these days? ”

“Yes, but it's hard because there's not much to learn. There's no other institute, and I'm just studying in Korean Conversation Books at a bookstore. ”

“Self-taught can be tough, but if you have any questions later, ask me. ”

“Yes, I will. But Joon-Hyuk, are you home again today? I don't have to go to Korea for the new year. ”

“Well, it's a lot to wrap up lately.”

“Okay, so what are you doing this weekend? ”

“I don't really have anything to do on the weekends. ”

“Then can I go to Kyoto for the weekend? ”

“Oh, well, I don't see why not. ”

“Then I owe you for this contest, and I'll go to Kyoto and serve you dinner. ”

“Because you came to Kyoto in person? ”

“I actually wanted to see Kyoto. There's more to Osaka than Tokyo. ”

“Not exactly, but...”

“No... are you? ”

“No, I don't want to. It's a relief.”

“Lucky?”

“Yes, I'm actually going to the United States next week. ”

“To America? Why? How much?”

If you ask three questions at once, what should I answer first? I straightened my thoughts in my head for a moment before opening my mouth.

“I think I will stay for a month in promotional tea for newly released games. ”

“A month? ”

“But fortunately, I can see Yuki. ”

“Then I'll definitely go this weekend. Wait."

“Yes. If you call me when you get here, I'll meet you out front. ”

“Yes, well, rest well. ”

After you end the call with Yuki. I looked at the passport I had on my desk.

This trip to the United States, along with Gunpei, would not have been as long as it had been for the main purpose of promoting the portable Gameboy market research and the psychic battle.

How are things with Ellis and Wilson? ’

I smiled for a while at the old thought. Of course, I spoke on the phone sometimes, but I didn't hesitate because it was only three years since I actually saw my face.

During this time, Elise has become fluent at almost the Japanese level due to the large increase in Japanese.

Mr. Yamashta said Nuance will ask for an appointment to the headquarters someday. What's going on?

In fact, the promotion of the game is also important in the United States, but some are looking forward to new encounters. So I had a bit of a long schedule, but Fortunately, Gunpei happily agreed that the longer the market research, the better.

Well, there's nothing wrong with Gunpei hanging out with me. I guess you know that the hotel is going to be a great place with private savings because I'm too picky for dragonflies.

‘Chendra is great, but I need more balls. There were many people in America who had to bring them to me at any cost. "

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“Khh... America? But why don't you go to the annual party? If you and Gunpei fall apart, it won't be easy. ”

“You have Shigeru. And it's a private party for our people at headquarters, and I don't have to be there. ”

“You. Smyre is coming!! ”

‘Actually, about half of the reason I went to the United States was because of her. ’

I forcefully swallowed the horse up to my throat and looked at Gunpei next to me. Seeing his mouth twitching, he supposedly laughed in front of Kamauchi.

“I can't. Smyre will introduce you slowly later, but first things first. You said you were going next week, right? Goodbye."

“Yes. I'll see you then. Boss.”

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