Another world Game Developers in Japan`s 1991-Chapter 186 - 168: Battery Company Partnership

Monday, February 3, 1992

Zaboru and his ZAGE team continued pushing forward, maintaining steady progress on the four games scheduled for their February release. Meanwhile, Akechi had informed Zaboru that Akaishidan would soon submit their game for quality testing at ZAGE, ensuring it met industry standards before its official launch. Overall, everything was moving smoothly, and ZAGE's influence in the gaming industry was steadily growing, and they don`t have any competitors for now.

However, Zaboru had another pressing matter on his plate—his plan for a handheld gaming console. While the design and features were steadily taking shape, one crucial component remained unresolved: the battery. To make the handheld viable, Zaboru needed a reliable battery supplier, one that was not only trustworthy but also willing to innovate alongside ZAGE. Without a powerful and long-lasting battery, the handheld device would not be able to reach the performance he envisioned.

Over the past few weeks, Zaboru had reached out to his key manufacturing partners: Tetsuo, owner of Saiko Machine, and Ryoma, owner of Mirai Manufacturer. Both were already official ZAGE partners, supplying crucial components for ZEPS and arcade hardware. During one of their discussions, Tetsuo provided an interesting lead—a medium-sized battery company called Miyagi Battery.

Miyagi Battery specialized in A2 batteries and had been in business for decades, but they were struggling to gain traction in the Japanese market. Their signature product, M-Battery, was functional but lacked demand compared to larger competitors. Despite this, the company persisted, surviving in an increasingly competitive industry. Though their technology was not groundbreaking, their persistence and commitment to quality caught Zaboru's interest.

Intrigued, Zaboru arranged a meeting with Miyagi Battery's owner for Monday, February 3, in the afternoon. His goal was to assess their reliability and determine whether they could become a long-term partner for ZAGE's handheld division. If they proved trustworthy, Zaboru planned to offer them an exclusive contract to develop a specialized high-performance battery, one that would exceed the current industry standard and be available exclusively for ZAGE handhelds.

Zaboru's vision was clear: a battery that would offer longer playtime, faster recharge rates, and overall improved efficiency compared to anything currently on the market. While he knew he couldn't completely prevent competitors from analyzing and attempting to replicate his battery technology, limiting its initial availability to ZAGE hardware would give them a significant advantage in the gaming market. A breakthrough in battery life could revolutionize portable gaming, positioning ZAGE as a true pioneer in the industry.

Meanwhile, at Miyagi Battery

Across town, at the Miyagi Battery headquarters, an 18-year-old named Ryo Miyagi sat at his desk, sighing deeply. Ryo, recently graduated from high school, had been assigned by his father to learn how to supervise the company. The Miyagi family business had always revolved around battery manufacturing, and his father expected him to carry on the tradition. Unlike his father, however, Ryo wasn't passionate about the battery industry.

Ryo had always dreamed of going to college, but his father had other plans for him. "You must learn the business firsthand," his father had insisted. Ryo had no choice but to comply, even if it meant putting his own aspirations on hold.

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"Man... I really wanted to go to college," he muttered, slumping back in his chair. His close friend, Satoshi, was already in university, studying biology, which Ryo found bizarre since Satoshi had been obsessed with animals since childhood.

But what truly blew Ryo's mind was Zaboru.

"Zaboru... I still can't believe he owns a company. And not just any company—ZAGE! The one that made ZEPS!? Damn." Ryo shook his head, still in disbelief. He and Zaboru had once been classmates, but now, Zaboru had become a business mogul, shaping the gaming industry.

While Ryo was stuck learning about battery production and supply chains, Zaboru was running an empire, creating groundbreaking video games, and working on new technological advancements. The difference in their paths was almost unbelievable.

As Ryo continued his inner monologue, he heard a knock on the door.

His father stepped inside. "Ryo, get ready. You'll be attending today's meeting."

"Huh? A meeting?" Ryo sat up, surprised.

His father nodded. "A company wants to discuss a potential deal with us. It could be important for the future of Miyagi Battery."

Ryo groaned. "Ugh, I hope it's not too complicated."

Little did he know, the meeting would involve Zaboru, and it could change the fate of Miyagi Battery forever.

As the afternoon approached, Ryo found himself feeling restless. Though he wasn't interested in the battery business, he was curious about what kind of company would want to partner with Miyagi Battery. A part of him wondered if this could be his way out—an opportunity to pursue something greater.

When Ryo finally entered the conference room, he stopped dead in his tracks.

Sitting at the head of the meeting table, dressed sharply in his Forma Attire, was none other than his old classmate Zaboru Renkonan.

To be continued...

*Author Note : Ooh Finally this novel appear in 30-90 days sections*

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