Another world Game Developers in Japan`s 1991-Chapter 118 - 109: Ayumi’s Approach

Friday, November 29, 1991 – Night.

Zaboru stayed late at the office, continuing his work on the blueprint for his Sentai game, Z-Man. The foundation was now complete and ready for development. Tomorrow, he planned to shift his focus to brainstorming for the SpongeBob game.

By now, it was already 19:30. Typically, ZAGE employees left by 18:00, with the latest staying until 19:00. Zaboru never forced overtime; in fact, he encouraged his employees to go home on time. That's why he was alone in the office, as usual, intending to head home around 21:00.

'Heh, my Sentai game blueprint is ready. Now I can focus on the SpongeBob game tomorrow. Should I reskin an existing game or make one from scratch? Maybe just take inspiration?'

He leaned back in his chair, allowing himself a moment of relaxation. Just then, his office doorbell rang.

'Who could it be at this hour?'

He checked the door. It was Ayumi. She smiled and said, "I knew you'd still be here. Can I come in?"

Zaboru hesitated for a moment. 'What does she want at this time?' He sighed and nodded. "Okay, Ayumi. Come in."

She entered with a warm smile. "You work too much, Zaboru. That's not good, you know? You need to take it Easy sometimes"

Zaboru chuckled. "Don't worry about it. I just enjoy working at night like this, it's make my mind relaxed while also be productive, Anyway, do you want something to drink? I can make you a cappuccino if you'd like."

Ayumi smiled. "I'd like a coffee, but I prefer Americano. Can you make it?"

Zaboru raised an eyebrow. "Didn't expect you to like true coffee. Alright, I can make it."

He prepared an espresso with his coffee machine, then added hot water, handing the cup to Ayumi. "Here, Americano."

She took a sip, her eyes lighting up. "Wow, this coffee is really good! Where did you get it?"

Zaboru grinned. "It's Sayuri-san's special blend. She mixes different types of beans to create this. She really knows her stuff."

Ayumi smiled. "So she's a coffee lover too, huh?" She took another sip, savoring the flavor.

Zaboru took a sip of his own coffee. "Anyway, why did you come here? Is this about your game Karate Bunny?"

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Ayumi shook her head. "No, Zaboru. I just wanted to tell you that I'll be starting college at Tohoku University in Sendai next Monday."

Zaboru's eyes widened. Tohoku University was one of Japan's top institutions. "Wow, congratulations! Tohoku is no Joke!"

Ayumi smiled lightly. "Even though Sendai isn't too far from Tokyo, I might rent a place there. So, we may not see each other as often anymore..."

Zaboru, still oblivious to her underlying meaning, waved it off. "Don't worry about it. We can still meet occasionally—especially when Karate Bunny is ready for release!" He continue to sip his coffee while smiling.

Ayumi sighed, slightly annoyed. She recalled what her driver, Junjou, had told her—if she wanted something, she had to take the initiative, Especially if someone dense as Zaboru, She's love Watching Zaboru work so hard toward his dream, seeing him create great games with ease, and noticing how his demeanor had evolved into that of a true leader recently, she couldn't deny it any longer she had to admit that She had fallen for him. But Zaboru seems not really interested in her, couple of times she's tried to ask him not directly but he always shrugs it off.

Determined, she took a deep breath and steadied herself. "Zaboru, I... I know this might sound sudden, but..."

Zaboru looked at her, puzzled, and took another sip from his coffee "Hmm? What is it, Ayumi?"

She inhaled deeply, mustering all her courage. "I know Zaboru , I can't compare to you right now. I know I don't deserve you yet. And I know you're not interested in me at this moment, Zaboru..."

Zaboru's eyes widened. and He almost spout his coffee from his mouth! 'What? What the hell is she talking about?'

Ayumi clenched her fists, her face red and continued. "But! I will always try to catch up to you! I want to become a woman you'd be proud of as a game developer!"

Then, with all her might, she shouted:

"I like you, Zaboru!"

Zaboru's eyes widened further, his mouth falling open in shock.

To be continued...

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