New Game

Stare...

Gulp...

Okay.

Is this the last of the villagers I asked for?

It was so, so hard.

Good job.

I'm going to give you a designing job now.

Here's the profile.

What?!

Aoba-chan, you're designing a character next?

Y-Yeah.

We had to do it last year, too.

It was right when our team had formed, so we were forced to do a contest.

A contest?

We all came up with designs and shared them with the group.

I couldn't come up with anything, and my head started to hurt.

Oh, yeah. You overheated.

That's when I realized I just like making characters move.

What kind of character are you designing?

Let's see, an eighteen-year-old girl who just joined a circus troupe.

Her light-colored hair in pigtails is her distinguishing feature.

She's sincere and energetic, but slightly airheaded, as well.

Wait, this sounds familiar.

That's definitely Aoba-chan.

She guides the main characters to the next dungeon...

And she gets killed by bandits in the process?!

Poor girl.

Character designing is hard.

Maybe I need some references.

I wonder how she's doing.

Pigtails

You have them on your head!

Noogie

Noogie

How are you doing?

Not good at all.

Let me see.

I see, you're just brainstorming.

None of them feel quite right.

And I've been so busy with work that I haven't been drawing at all.

If only I'd known this was my next project.

Stop making excuses.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

Yagami-san, were you in a contest at first, too?

Yeah.

I remember how frantically I drew.

That's how you got the job to design the main character, right?

Yeah.

Oh, that's right.

I was already the main designer when I was your age.

Though in your case, you have to surpass me first, so you won't have it easy.

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But that's why Ko-chan's senpais didn't like her,

and they picked on her a lot.

Hey!

What do you mean?

It doesn't feel good to have the main design stolen by some new hire,

fresh out of high school.

I-I acted a bit arrogant, too.

That's why she came to me to rant every day.

Rin, stop.

I think I kind of get it.

When I discovered that you were the main designer at my age,

I felt a bit bitter...

and a bit envious, too.

Oh, what am I saying?

I need to grow up.

If I were in your shoes,

I would've felt the same way.

Because I love this job!

Did you have fun making the villager models?

Oh? Y-Yes.

I knew it wasn't an important job,

but I loved it.

I see.

That's good.

I put your villagers on the map,

and it's up on the server now, so take a look.

O-Okay.

Amazing!

I didn't know they looked like this inside the game!

It's important to feel bitter about defeat,

but when you have fun, it really shows in the product.

I think that's what's important.

Yeah.

I had fun adding motion to your models, too.

Yeah.

A lot of people from planning,

motion, and programming were involved in this project.

I may have the job that gets recognized the most,

but I can't make everything alone.

That means your designs, too.

So don't forget that.

I-I'm suddenly feeling nervous from the responsibility.

By the way, if I become the main designer and become Yagami-san's supervisor,

I'll start by taking off the honorific.

Hey, Yagami. Come here.

That's when I'll leave the company.

Same here.

What about you?

I can't say for sure.

Why?

I'm bitter, too.

Then stay bitter.

Yagami-san, I have a design!

Okay, it looks good.

Does she have a name?

Yeah, I did come up with one, but...

But...

It's really embarrassing to say her name.

Holding it in will only make it worse.

Her name's Sophia-chan!

Sophia-chan, huh?

Wait, is this me?

Did you just notice?

Unbelievable!

I hate you, Yagami-san!

Sophia-chan, don't be so grumpy.

Good work.

Tomorrow's Saturday, so you can get some rest.

Thank you.

Do you have any plans?

I'm going to a movie with a childhood friend.

Really?

That's nice.

I'm going to sleep all day tomorrow!

Mom, I'm hungry!

You're still in your PJs?

Why don't you get dressed?

But it's the weekend.

Mom, I want noodles!

I'm working hard every day and earning my pay.

I want to really rest up on the days I can.

You're just like your father.

No!

Traffic Rangers

Signal Three

Hero Show

Everyone!

Thanks for coming!

Come back to cheer us on again!

Of course, Signal Three!

They're so awesome!

Iijima

Yun-neechan!

There, there.

What happened?

Miu hit me!

Miu, you're not supposed to hit.

Ren took my... doll... first!

Fine, I get it! Stop crying!

I'll take you somewhere nice if you stop crying.

You were still asleep?

I'll make you some food.

Can I come in?

You don't have to.

You have to take care of yourself.

It's good.

Thanks.

I wonder how the others are spending their weekend.

I have to go!

I'm leaving!

I haven't seen Nenecchi in so long.

She's childish, selfish, and a klutz,

and I think everyone calls her a middle schooler at college.

Oh, no.

Did she invite me today because she doesn't have any friends?

Aocchi!

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Nenecchi, I'm always here for you!

What?

How rude!

Sorry.

It was just a guess.

I-I have plenty of friends!

I only invited you because I thought you'd be lonely without anyone your age at work.

O-Of course.

You're so nice, Nenecchi.

D-Don't flatter me.

Let's go buy our tickets.

We'll lose the good seats.

Yeah.

One student, and... one adult.

No!

Two adults!

Which one is it?

One student and one adult!

You should take advantage of the lower price.

It's not fair for you to pay more when we're the same age.

Then do you want to take the average of our tickets?

Fine, I'll pay for a bit of yours.

Popcorn!

I want popcorn!

They have salted, caramel, and...

The seasonal banana caramel flavor?

That sounds good!

Really?

Can I have the salted popcorn and melon soda?

So conservative.