My Fair Prince (Prince of Push / Oshi no Ojisama / 推しの王子様)

The character I am proposing, is a cousin of the three brothers.

He had no confidence in himself, and always compared himself to others.

However, once given the chance to face himself, Luna was reborn.

Our decision was unanimous. We will be utilizing the character Igarashi-kun created.

Thank you very much.

I like you, Izumi-san.

Wataru-kun, you want to be by my side because you're imprinted on me. It's not "love".

Why... Why would you say that?

If you fixate on me... you'll remain at a stand still.

- Izumi-san-! - Thank you... for everything.

Just last month, a long awaited new title has released from otome game publisher, Pegasus Inc.

"Crossing the Forest of Love".

A story where

you traverse the great outdoors,

alongside some potential love interests.

With a record breaking 3,000,000 downloads at launch,

it has currently remained the number one dowloaded game for the 4th week straight.

Pegasus Inc., known for causing waves in the otome game community with their previous title, "Love My Pegasus",

has once again broken many records with their newest series.

Today, we've invited Wataru Igarashi-san, who's working as both game designer and illustrator for "Crossing the Forest of Love".

Rumor has it, they call you the "Prince" of the otome game industry, Igarashi-san.

We'll be interviewing what his day-to-day life consists of.

- Igarashi-san, we thank you for coming. - Of course, thank you for inviting me.

Currently, you're in charge of game planning, as well as illustration and graphic design as a whole.

What kind of work does that entail?

Originally, I was mainly an illustrator and graphic designer.

Though the base story has already taken shape,

new stories and scenarios must continuously be created.

That sort of creative process is ongoing to this day.

"Nothing else matters, so long as I'm with you."

As a game planner, lately I see myself in the recording booth with voice actors.

My apologies, but can we hear the same line with less emphasis at the end?

So you could say you're a jack-of-all-trades.

Yes. There are many things to learn from different divisions...

Amazing. It's getting lots of traction online too!

[Fuu-chan @ Riku love: Eyes blessed by the prince lol #LovePega #ForestLove #BusinessLIFE]

[☆Rei-i @ Yuuhei Fave: Kent-sama in the flesh...! I'd like to see him, even just once... #LoveMyPegasus #BusinessLIFE]

He's talented, and trends quickly.

It was the right move to have him represent us.

- He became a real, "Prince" in so short of a time... - Yeah.

We've created a powerhouse.

Your companion has arrived.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

You're late!

Congratulations.

Wow, thank you!

Oh right, today is Anna-chan's birthday.

- This is her first birthday since they've started dating. - Wait, they're dating?!

- From Christmas Eve last year. - They've been dating that long?!

Aptly put, a Prince and his Princess.

- Wataru-kun was the one who confessed, right? - Seems Anna-chan put in a great deal of effort.

Why was I the only one left out of the loop?

So... sorry for interrupting, but where's the President?

Mei-chan, what day of the week is it today?

Oh!

She's the same as ever, isn't she?

Just what you'd expect from our President.

"Thank you for encountering me."

Today was another wonderful day.

Recently, there's been an onslaught of positive occurrences.

Our new game is a roaring success...

- To close, please give a word to the game's fans. - Yes.

Your warm words are encouragement to us developers.

The new worker I nurtured, is now an irreplaceable presence to our company...

And now, he smiles ever so brightly.

That's why today was another wonderful day...

I'm sure of it.

It looks like yesterday's interview became the episode with the highest viewer rate for that program!

I wonder if sales will boost once more, thanks to our company's ace...

Don't mess with me, and stop calling me the "ace".

Sorry... "Ace"~!

Plus, the reason why I'm contributing so much to "ForestLove", is because everyone else is still holding up "LovePega".

And everyone's praising you for taking up that mantle, and following through with it.

Oh right, is Anna-chan doing well? Didn't you two celebrate yesterday?

Yes. She mentioned wanting to hurry and work alongside everyone else.

Her unofficial job offer here has finally been approved, right?

So her job hunt's over... but that's the most exciting part!

Even if Anna-chan joins us, don't flirt in the office space.

Of course not.

- Morning. - Good morning!

Yesterday's program is already making headlines.

Our downloads have spiked after the show as well.

- Thank you for agreeing to appear on the interview. - It's no worries.

Oh right! Wataru-kun has something he wants to give to you, President-

- Hold on Alice-san, now's not the time- - Here.

He wants you to read this.

Plans for a new game...

- Did you think of it yourself? - Yes.

I worked on it little by little in my free time.

I thought a lot on my own while writing it up. I realize making a new game at the moment would be near impossible...

But I'd love to one day make it a reality with everyone here.

I understand. I'll make sure to read carefully through it.

Thank you very much.

- Alright, let's do our best! Today's meeting is from 10. - Yessir!

Alice-san, didn't I say to keep it a secret?

For these things, the earlier the better!

Yeah! Plus, it seems you're getting quite attached to becoming the "Ace"!

Mei-san, stop it! Don't get caught up in his antics...

You're the one who looks most satisfied of us all.

"ENA COMPANY: Business Plans"

Are you seriously satisfied working at your current company?

What's up with you all the sudden?

- Always being ordered around by that Izumi Hidaka… - Hey, don't bad mouth her.

- Our President isn't like that. - Mitsui!

As your best friend, I want you to be happy.

You've drunken too much.

I'm leaving the company. Made a new company of my own.

Woah, that's great! Why didn't you say so sooner?

- Congratulations! - You should join us, Mitsui!

- What? - Let's work together.

Don't group us with Pegasus Inc. You'd be the one calling shots here!

M-Me?

This wouldn't be about what Izumi Hidaka wants.

You'd be making games you want to create! I'll organize everything!

C-Calm down. You're really jumping the gun, in more ways than one.

Are you fine with being Izumi Hidaka's helping hand forever?

Mitsui... What's your reason for staying at Pegasus Inc.?

What about changing the story development, depending on what time the player is playing the game?

Take one of Luna-kun's stories for example. Perhaps the place he'd lead you to, would change between night and day.

- For instance, the beach during the day, and stargazing at night? - Yes.

- Sounds good. - What do you think, Izumi-chan?

Yes, I think it sounds wonderful. Let's implement it into our next update.

Thank you very much.

That pretty much wraps up our meeting. How's recording going?

As for new things to report, our first recording session with Luna-kun's voice actor,

Yukihiro Suruga-san, will be at the end of the month.

It's been long awaited, but our newest character will finally get a voice.

Wataru-kun, I'm sure this must mean a lot to you, given how Luna is the first character you've ever created.

Yes. I'm quite excited.

- Anyone else have something to report? - Oh, yes.

Izumi-san, we're currently divided on what Luna-kun's neutral expression should be.

Wataru-kun thinks this one looks more appealing,

while Mari-san and I think this version where he's always smiling is nice too...

Izumi-san, we'd like you to decide. What do you think?

How unusual. Izumi-san's always quick with her decisions...

Both are nice. It's a tough choice.

Yes. I'm sorry, please let me think this over.

Yes, thank you so much. We leave it to you.

- The voice actor Suruga Yukihiro-san is in many things lately. - Right? It's amazing.

I wonder if we'll be alright. I heard his mood worsened since gaining popularity.

- Please don't say things that'll cause additional anxiety! - My bad.

- Excuse me, it's been a while. - Anna-chan!

- Long time no see! Are you in good health? - Yes!

- What's up? - I was just nearby.

If you'd like, please eat these with everyone.

Oh my gosh, is that Henkeidou?!

This is a store that Mikami-sama attempted to food review for during a variety show!

If I recall, he was eating those monaka* oh-so-deliciously...

I'm sorry, did I open an old wound...

No worries, it's no wound anymore. Right now, this is a mo-na-ka of memories!

- However, I ended up buying rice crackers instead... - What?

I like rice crackers!

Anna-chan?!

- Izumi-san! - Wow! I haven't seen you since the interview, right?

Yes! Thank you so much for the unofficial job offer!

I'm excited to work together with you.

I'm excited as well!

Oh, I'm terribly sorry for bothering you during work hours. Well then, I'll be off.

- You should stay a while longer. - No, I simply came to give my greetings, really!

I'll see her downstairs.

- Sorry to suddenly come over. - It's fine.

- Anna-chan, see you! - See you! If you'll excuse me.

Let's open it!

Speaking to the workers of Pegasus Inc. after not doing so for a while, sparks me with needed energy.

It's pretty lively everyday though.

- Izumi-san was as wonderful as ever. - Yeah.

By the way, I should be off work by 8PM tomorrow.

Alright.

- Then I'll see you tomorrow. - See you.

Come in.

You have a moment?

- Here. We're closing in on the earnings call with Lantern, right? - Yes.

They'll be happy, don't you think? Since they didn't think the game would be this successful.

It's only continuing to grow.

Izumi-chan...

Sorry, it's nothing.

Is it... about "LovePega"?

- What? - We need to continue working hard on that game too, don't we?

You're right. Our revenue was steadily decreasing, but this month's the first time we're in the red.

Our hands are full with "ForestLove". Maybe we've been neglecting the contents of "LovePega".

I'll do what I can to more fully support it.

Thank you. However... with the current size of our company,

we'll always be lacking in resources.

We must increase the size of our company, and become able to release more games.

Earlier,

I was reading Wataru-kun's game plan.

It's spectacular. His idea is novel, and he's already thought of marketing plans.

However, at present, it'd be difficult to gather enough of a budget to create this game.

I see.

As I am now, I have no power to make his plans a reality.

That's why we must continue to expand our company, don't we?

Exactly.

Izumi-chan,

- if you ever need to vent, don't hesitate to come to me. - What?

Well, things have been hectic since the release and promotion of "ForestLove".

I thought you may also be tired, Izumi-chan.

Thank you, but I'm fine.

Then all's well.

Sorry to make you worry about me.

No need to be sorry.