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

I think... I like Wataru-kun.

I've been lying, too.

I... like you, Izumi-chan.

What?

President Hidaka, would you like to become officially affiliated with our company?

However, I would ask you to consider one condition.

I'd like you to shut down "Love My Pegasus", as the game is suffering in sales.

Shut down "Love My Pegasus"?

When managing a company, there are two things one must consider.

Profit and company growth.

Us, managers, are not at the top of a work relation pyramid.

Rather, we're at the very bottom, supporting the lives of many of our workers.

We must take responsibility for their future.

At times, this requires us to make hard decisions.

Business is all about being sensitive to change.

If you were to become affiliated with our company,

we would like for you to quickly retract your hands from the unprofitable,

and use that excess budget on other services.

If you approve of my thought process,

let us end "Love My Pegasus", and bring many more new games into the world.

I understand. Please allow me to discuss with my employees first.

I cannot wait too long.

Yes, sir.

I hope work's well! Can you come over tonight? I'll make your favorite hamburger steak!

I... think I like Wataru-kun.

I don't regret turning him down.

We can't live side-by-side.

I...

I want to see him as he improve himself even further.

- Good work, everyone. - Good work!

Hey, Micchi...

Do you have some time...?

Yeah, sure.

Seriously?

I also didn't expect the conversation to take such a turn...

If we become officially affiliated with Lantern, our horizon opens up to making new games.

However... Closing down "LovePega", huh...

So? What was your response?

I told them we'd talk about it in the company.

But they're looking for a response, and fast.

Perhaps... "LovePega" should come to an end...?

"Love My Pegasus" is a game that's incredibly important to us.

There's no need to come to a sudden conclusion. Let's think about this together.

We should hold off on telling the others for now.

Telling them before you've come to a verdict, would only confuse them.

Yeah.

I'll also think through it. So Izumi-chan, don't sweat it too much, okay?

Thank you.

Micchi-!

It's about the other day...

I like you, Izumi-chan.

Oh...

I'll properly think about it.

So, could you wait a bit longer?

Thanks.

Sorry to add another weight on your shoulder.

It's fine.

Let's talk about it, once things settle down.

Okay.

Even now, I remember the day Kent-sama first spoke to me.

Alright, let's begin.

The day I first played our finished game, with full voice work added in...

"It seems I have found my way into an alternate world."

He's so handsome!

Now this s a character I could call my "fave"! He's amazing!

We all leapt and cheered like gleeful children, seeing Kent-sama speak.

At the time, I thought to myself, "I'm so glad to have continued loving otome games".

That day... was the beginning of everything.

- The new concept should be ready by "LovePega"'s next event! - Thank you so much!

- I'll get on with the editing. - Sounds good!

- Wataru-kun. - Yes?

The script seems great. Can you send this to Nakane-san?

Okay. I will.

I never thought of the day I'd have to bring it all to an end.

I left the company and established a new company of my own. Let's work together.

Good work.

Good work.

Don't push yourself too hard.

- What? - Everyone says you've been quite fervent recently.

You're working late into the night, right?

Oh, not really...

I've just had to catch up on some work.

We're happy you're working hard, but don't strain yourself.

Yes.

On that note, about your game proposal from the other day...

Let's make it a reality one day.

Agreed!

We've begun to hold meetings to discuss our game plans.

Meetings?

Here. I'd like you to read this, and give me your honest opinion.

It's a plan for a game I'd like to create.

We've been inspired by you.

How long do you think we've been working here?

After all, we are veterans in the industry.

Discussing our ideas should net better ones.

I'm thinking we can meet up with people whenever they're free.

Sounds good!

We've been discussing how to utilize our interests, while creating a new and unique game.

But, Orino-san came up with an idea where each string of a knitted hat would turn into a hot guy...

I seriously had no idea how that would turn out.

Everyone wants to show their plans to you, Izumi-san.

I see.

Let us end "Love My Pegasus", and bring many more new games into the world.

Izumi-san?

Oh, I'm sorry. I'd love to see everyone's proposals soon.

Yes, ma'am.

Sorry for the late response.

It's fine. Let me hear your decision now.

Yeah. I took my time to think about it.

It's not everyday you get to experience a headhunter.

Are you free the day after tomorrow, around noon?

Let's meet up in person and talk about it.

How about the café in front of the station?

Outside the west gate...

To foresee Pegasus Inc.'s growth, and acquire their company now…

As expected of you, President!

I'm sure they'll quickly understand that being bought out by us is the more beneficial option.

- It won't be so easy. - What?

The condition to becoming our affiliate, is to end services of "Love My Pegasus".

For President Hidaka, this must be an incredibly tough decision.

You're absolutely right, President.

Let's see... What if,

this talk of "being bought out", is somehow leaked to the mass media, and becomes a big deal.

Pegasus Inc. is put in a tight position, and becomes immobilized.

What do you reckon would happen then?

Thank you, Ren-kun.

How unusual. You're ordering fried rice, and it's not even a Thursday.

I suddenly had a craving. It's a stable flavor, unchanging as ever.

Maybe it puts me at ease. Here you go.

What's with you all of a sudden?

I've been eating this fried rice, ever since I started the company.

Oh, but Pop's been saying he doesn't know how much longer he wants to run the store.

- Really?! - Yes.

The older he gets, the more he talks about closing or not.

Although the flavor may never change, the person making it will.

But that's just how life goes, right?

True.

I also want to hurry and feed myself, solely with music!

- Sorry for being late. - No worries.

- I'm also sorry for inviting you over when you're so busy. - It's fine.

Recently, you seem to have it hard, Wataru-kun.

Yeah, just a little.

- What's up? - Hey!

- What? Do you want good ole' Anna-san to help you out? - I'll be fine!

Speaking of, about my mom and dad...

- Oh right, you mentioned they're visiting, right? - Yup.

They'll be here on Sunday. Will that work for you?

Yeah, should be fine by me.

I'm glad to hear it.

It's been a while since I've seen them. I'm sorta of nervous.

They're both super excited to see you, Wataru-kun.

Anna, do you still play "Love My Pegasus"?

Of course I do.

Be honest. How do you feel about recent in-game events?

They're fun! But I feel like they're not talked about as often as they used to be on social media.

I see.

Wait, Wataru-kun, do you do work on "LovePega", too?

No, that's not it.

I was just thinking a bit.

Once again, thank you so much for the other day.

Cut to the chase. Give me your answer.

Sorry! I'm turning down the offer.

So snappy! What's up with that?

Sorry, Ando. But for me, it has to be that company.

I want to make games with our President, and my co-workers.

I was able to reflect on myself after you told me off.

Thank you.

Sure. Forget it.

I'm sorry.

Mitsui, and let me tell you this as a friend of yours.

You're not Izumi Hidaka's lapdog.

Clearly you're misunderstanding.

I'm worried because I know your personality.

How many of your college flicks do you think I've watched?

Don't bring up the past...

The main character's of your films never spoke what they truly felt.

Someone thinks that's a cool trait to have. That "someone" being you.

You're embarrassing me with the meta analysis...

One second.

Arisu?

I took my time to think about it.

It's not everyday you get to experience a headhunter.

Not at all. Are you free the day after tomorrow, around noon?

Let's meet up in person and talk about it.

- It's no laughing matter. - Sorry, sorry.

The other day you asked your reason for being at the company so... I was seriously worried.

I've been blessed by such wonderful co-workers.

Now I definitely want to remain at the company.

If that's the case, I'm glad...

But I understand the last thing he said to me.

After all, you said something similar the other day, Arisu.

I relayed my feelings.

I have no idea what'll happen, but it was nice just having them receive my feelings.

I see.

Thank you, Arisu.

Hello?

What?

Acquisition? Is that true?

The reporter confirmed with the Lantern side, and they say it's the truth. It's no hoax.

- Mitsui-san! - What does this article mean?