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

"Is this place..."

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

"A fateful romance falls from the sky."

This unforgettable scene of a prince falling from the heavens

helped kick off the popularity of the otome game “Love My Pegasus," right?

Yes, this was the first game we launched

when I started my company four years ago.

I'm truly happy that many fans continue to enjoy this game.

With a cumulative total of ten million downloads,

you have broken many records as a startup company.

Shachō Hidaka, you have caused a revolution amongst otome games.

It was achieved through everyone's support.

To have reached so many...

Isn't Izumi-san very cool?

Her attitude is different than usual!

On TV, she looks like a capable woman.

Arisu, our shachō is a capable woman.

Oh, right.

Hey wait, where is Izumi-san anyway?

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

Right, it's Thursday.

Actually, I'm quite into it myself!

Really? I'm glad to hear that!

All the lines and actions of the prince in the game,

really speak to my heart.

Each word and gesture was imbued with my passion and love

so that makes me overjoyed to hear.

I see. So "Love My Pegasus" is packed with things you're particular about, Shachō Hidaka.

Yes. Each week, at a set time, I make sure to play my own game.

Is that to make you understand what the players experience?

Oh, no. Rather, I simply want to enjoy the otome game

because I adore "Love My Pegasus."

Rather than becoming a player,

I want to love this game because it is the game I have created.

Does this mean the prince, Kento-sama

who appears in the game, is your ideal type?

Yes, he is my favorite.

There it is! She can't hide her love for two-dimensional* characters.

Izumi-san's true nature is overflowing!

Has Izumi-san ever had a human lover ?

She might have, long ago.

Not that I know of...

I wonder if she even wants one.

Kento-sama is my absolute ideal, and my favorite.

I do wonder...

But as of now, she has Kento-sama.

- Are you aware of Pygmalion? - Pygmalion?

He was the king of Cyprus in Greek mythology, and also a master sculptor.

He created a sculpture of his ideal woman.

However, it was so beautiful, that he fell in love with his statue!

I could say the same about myself.

I have created a character who is my ideal type, and having that kind of job

is pure joy.

Hello!

I will leave the usual here.

Oh, thank you, Ren-kun.

Would you like the same order at the same time next Thursday?

Sure.

You should order something else once in a while.

Bye!

"I have never felt this way before."

"I was born to meet you."

How dreamy!

Good morning!

Good morning!

Yesterday's TV interview had ratings over ten percent.

- Wow! - That's great.

That's perfect for publicity!

Seventy percent of the feedback on social media was positive.

And the other thirty percent?

Let me see.

- Don't pay attention to those comments. - Well...

They do have a point.

"Love My Pegasus" is popular indeed,

but it's a fact that we haven't created anything new beyond it.

I guess we have to hurry and release a new game.

The development fund for the next game is ¥300,000,000, correct?

Are we all right, budget-wise?

Let's say our company pays half...

If we find a sponsor to cover the other half, we should be fine.

How did it go with the company you mentioned previously?

The response from Lantern Holdings is due for today.

I guess finding sponsors is hard.

Don't worry. Everything will be all right.

I will deal with securing the development funds on my end.

So I want all of you to focus on the production itself.

Let's produce another favorite for the world, with our hands!

Yes, Madam!

Isn't Lantern Holdings a major company for outdoor gear?

Yes, camping supplies, apparel,* sporting equipment...

Why would they invest in a game?

They are expanding the business to restaurants, real estate, and the like.

- Their next step is investing in the entertainment industry. - I see.

Just sent over the plans for an in-game event.

Can you double-check the design?

Okay.

I hope the sponsorship talk goes well.

It will be fine since, after all, Izumi-san is capable!

I found a bug!

Good luck with that.

I apologize, but we won't be able to meet your expectations right now.

I'm sure you already know this, but

developing games takes a long time, maybe over a year or so.

Yet, the demand is cemented in the first few weeks.

Thus, we cannot help but be cautious—

Listen. Have you thoroughly reviewed our proposal?

Is this the decision made by Shachō Mizushima?

Our company did put it under consideration, but

our conclusion was that we could not invest in a mere "otome game."

"Mere"...

We are truly sorry.

- Oh, Hidaka? - It's you, Inoue-kun!

I haven't seen you since you left the company!

What are you doing here? Do you have some business with Lantern?

Well, I did. But it's finished.

I see! Actually, I'm going to a meeting, too.

You see, we are making a game in collaboration with Lantern.

- Are you now? - By the way, I saw your interview on TV.

It's nice to see a beauty like you having a feature on TV, and all that.

- Excuse me? - Being a female shachō is only advantageous at the beginning.

You should brace yourself!

If you need my advice, contact me anytime.

See you later.

What's wrong with him?

Hello? How did it go?

Failure... They rejected our proposal.

That's too bad.

Well, let's move on to the next candidate.

There's one more company that might accept us.

I'm going to meet the shachō right now.

- I'm counting on you. - All right.

I can consider lending your company some funds.

Really?

After all, I want to become an ally to competent women.

By the way, Shachō Hidaka,

what do you usually do on your days off?

- Aren't you single? - Pardon?

There is a nice French restaurant in Shinagawa.

Would you like to join me for dinner sometime?

Or do you enjoy golfing?

There is a wonderful hot-spring resort by a golf course in Hakone.

Excuse me!

Have you had a chance to read our proposal?

Which part of our otome game appealed to you the most?

I have not read it yet, but I will do so later.

I apologize.

But please pretend this conversation never occurred.

It happens sometimes.

It's always the same.

Do you remember Inoue-kun from Zeus?

Oh, the game designer?

He was being totally arrogant, and said,

"Being a female shachō is only advantageous at the beginning."

He is just jealous

because you became independent, and succeeded in making a game.

I think if they'd actually read the proposals, they would understand!

But they keep looking down on me because I'm a female shachō.

Their remarks are no different from sexual harassment! It's the worst.

Yes, that's terrible.

I just... want to make a fun game for the world to enjoy.

Izumi-chan,

a story is all about introduction, development, the twist, and then its conclusion, right?

In this story, I think we are working on the "introduction" phase right now.

Starting now, many exciting twists, and turns will occur in both game development, and life.

As expected of an ex-film director...

Oh, please...

I couldn't even make a hit in one independent movie.

More importantly, you shouldn't have used my quote on the interview yesterday!

- What? - Pygmalion... I was the one who told you about that.

I'm sorry, but I like that story a lot!

You know, lately I have been thinking.

I've started to understand how Pygmalion felt.

Creating your ideal character and nurturing it...

That's the true essence of an otome game.

You know, men in real life

don't always match your ideals.

- And there are plenty of vermins out there. - Hey now!

Are you talking about me?

No, I don't see you as a man. You are more of a friend to me.

That's right.

Can I get a refill, please?

I'm planning on drinking a lot today.

I will keep you company.

Then let's bet on who's going to pay the bill.

- Okay, then the loser pays. - Sure.

A coin toss, as always.

- Sure. - Are you ready?

Make your call.

- Heads! - Tails.

Thanks for the drinks!

I lost again.

- You always lose. - How did this happen?

Excuse me, I will take it "on the rocks" instead.

Are you all right? Do you want me to walk you home?

I'm fine. I will take a taxi.

You are quite drunk, though.

- Micchi... - Yes?

Thank you for today.

Izumi-chan, you've proven yourself by creating your favorite,

and sharing your love with the players