Horrible! Actually playing this kind of game!

Chapter 167 71. Summer is Yukata, Hanabi and You

The sales performance of "The Witcher" is much better than expected. As a producer, Shinji Mikami has finally been recognized by industry insiders and players.

This battle was really not easy for Mikami, especially in the early stages, when he once had doubts about himself.

He doubts whether he has the ability to be a qualified producer. After all, he has only been in the game industry for 2 years.

However, looking back now, the anxiety at that time seems to have become an interesting memory.

Diablo gave him a lot of exercise.

The president also gave him great encouragement.

Now, Mikami feels more and more that Qing Zhiyuan is like a beacon in the dark night to him, or a [master]-like existence.

Not only did he teach him a lot of knowledge about games, but he was always able to provide him with spiritual encouragement and guidance when he was feeling down.

In particular, Qing Zhiyuan's kindness to him was something Mikami would never forget.

Shinji Mikami swore secretly.

He will never leave pokeni during his lifetime, and he must repay the president with better works and achievements.

So after the sales performance of "The Witcher" stabilized, he anxiously took Xuan Urobuchi to find Qing Zhiyuan and discuss the development of the next work with him.

"President, now that "The Witcher" has come to an end. Can we consider developing a new game?" Shinji Mikami asked tentatively.

Qing Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then looked at him with smiling eyes.

Tsk tsk, it’s like getting chicken blood.

In this world, success is the mother of success. It is difficult for people to get the factors of success from failure. Only when you accomplish something can you know which direction to go in.

Now Shinji Mikami is obviously in a state of being inspired by [success].

Good sales are more effective than ten thousand words of encouragement.

Therefore, a good leader, no matter how pleasant he usually is or how extravagantly he brags, is a failed leader as long as he cannot achieve results.

"What do you think? Do you have any ideas?" Qing Zhiyuan asked tentatively.

Shinji Mikami exchanged looks with Gen Urobuchi and responded:

"Well, let's continue to develop The Witcher?" Mikami said seriously, "The gameplay of the game has been verified, which shows that players actually like this set. If there are no big problems, we can take advantage of it now. Without competitors, we should pursue our success and continue to develop the sequel to The Witcher."

"Where's the proposal?" Qing Zhiyuan asked with a frown, "I feel like it's difficult to make a sequel with this plot now."

The Witcher centers on the conflict between humans and vampires. At the end of the game, the five different endings almost block the way for a sequel.

If you really want to make a sequel, you should leave room for it like Diablo, such as the protagonist turning dark, so that it can become an opportunity to launch the next generation of works.

No matter which ending the current protagonist Sisyphus is in, his mission has been completed.

It is actually quite difficult to extend it further.

"Isn't there a throne plot?" Gen Urobuchi said, "Sisyphus sits on the throne, and then history reincarnates and he becomes the new ruler. Can't we overthrow the tyranny again in the sequel?"

Qing Zhiyuan shook his head, "This is a repeat of Diablo 2."

Diavolo was physically sealed by the Warrior, but the Warrior became the new demon in the second generation...

This reincarnation is the core process of Diablo. If it is repeated again and again, using this as the selling point of "The Witcher" can easily cause aesthetic fatigue to players, and even think that pokeni is cutting corners.

Reputation will definitely be affected.

"Well... indeed..."

Shinji Mikami and Gen Urobuchi fell into deep thought.

"If this is the case, then although a sequel can be developed, all the characters and plots of "The Witcher 2" will actually be untied from the first generation. It is equivalent to an independent storyline, and even the world background will need to be changed. .”

Wada held his chin, feeling a little troubled.

Qing Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Don't be so anxious now. Let's think about it later. You, Wada-san, both, don't spend all your time on work."

He paused for a moment as he said this, always feeling that it was strange coming from the mouth of the [President].

Not at all like a competent capitalist.

"Have time to go out for more walks, accumulate inspiration, adjust your mood, recharge yourself, and then set off. On the contrary, you will get twice the result with half the effort."

"Charging?" Shinji Mikami asked with some confusion.

Oh, forget about the fact that we don’t have smartphones anymore.

"Just like the Sega PG (new handheld console), you have to charge it even if the battery is dead." Qing Zhiyuan finally found a way to make things right.

"come on!"

He shook his fist in encouragement.

"Well, President, how about we go traveling somewhere together?" Xuan Xuanyuan said seriously.

Since it was the president who suggested it, he thought it would be good. If he could travel with the president, he could learn more new things.

Furuhara Chunqiu is not only Mikami's teacher, but also Urobuchi Gen's teacher.

"Eh?"

Qing Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect that Hotan would actually invite him.

Why should you take a man with you when traveling?

These two people could not be saved.

Have you never thought about finding a girl to play with?

Qing Zhiyuan said, "I'm sorry, Wada-kun, I have already invited my girlfriend to travel to Hokkaido. I may not be able to go with you.

Mikami, Wada, you can ask the girl you like to go to the beach.

Good luck to you all. "

After speaking, Qing Zhiyuan laughed and invited the two people out of the office.

As soon as they walked out of the door of the president's office, Gen Urobuchi and Shinji Mikami looked at each other, both of them looking confused.

"Damn it~ I was shown off by the president!"

"Ah~ I feel like I've been hit 10,000 times in my heart!"

"How can we repair this! I also want to fall in love!"

…

Hokkaido has beautiful scenery and has always been a very famous resort. Especially in winter, it is really delicious to soak in the hot springs and enjoy the snow scenery.

But now it is August. Qing Zhiyuan and Tsuda Nao came to Hokkaido mainly to see the [Maple View] and soak in the hot springs.

The place where the two of them stayed was a very famous local hot spring hotel. There was a bath in the room, which could fully accommodate two people.

The large floor-to-ceiling windows look out to the mountains.

Soaking in the hot springs while looking at the mountain scenery is so enjoyable.

One night passed, and Qing Zhiyuan was almost exhausted.

I woke up the next morning and opened the window——

A gust of cold wind drifted in from the window.

Along with the coolness, there is the endless cold and beautiful lakeside outside.

And the red leaves all over the lake are reflected in the lake water.

It was this scenery that pulled Qing Zhiyuan into a dream.

Here he glimpsed the long ancient meaning.

The two of them finished washing up, finished the breakfast prepared by the hotel, and then prepared to go out for some fun and enjoy the summer scenery of Lake Akan.

Qing Zhiyuan followed Nao Tsuda as they walked along the shores of Lake Akan, beginning this day of romantic and leisurely journey——

On the cold lake water, you can occasionally see a few unnamed birds flying over.

The shores of Lake Akan are covered with forests.

The early red maple leaves are like flames.

From a distance, you can see a bright red patch.

Qing Zhiyuan and the others were walking in such a forest, feeling as if time had stood still.

And the maple leaves are modeled as danxia, ​​one is better than the flowing clouds and the other is better than the flowers. You should know that the clouds are easily dispersed by the wind, and the flowers bloom at dawn and are difficult to obtain on credit. It is necessary to take advantage of the autumn rain at the right time, and do not be trapped in the heart of spring to mourn the years. From then on, after the rivers and lakes parted ways, everyone followed their destiny to the end of the world.

Qing Zhiyuan was halfway through his thoughts when he suddenly felt something was not right at the end of the poem.

Bah bah.

It's so unlucky. What does it mean to follow one's fate? ?

It's obvious that the three lives are determined by fate.

Tsuda Nao didn't know what he was thinking, but she couldn't help but find it a little funny when she saw that his face was uncertain, sometimes happy and sometimes sad.

"Ao-san?" Tsuda Nao called his name.

"Huh?" Qing Zhiyuan raised his head.

The two people looked at each other, one behind the other, wearing yukata, standing by the lake. It was a beautiful scenery in itself.

The reflection of the two people on the lake is so beautiful.

"Why are you walking behind me?" Nao Tsuda asked, tilting her head.

"Hmm... not really..." Qing Zhiyuan clasped his hands and looked at the other person with a half-smile.

Under Nao Tsuda's gaze, Qing Zhiyuan said, "Perhaps, I want to record you and the lake view now. If we go together, we won't be able to see such a beautiful back."

Eh?

Tsuda Nao was stunned for a moment, then turned around.

She gently brushed the long hair around her ears with her hands, and before she knew it, her ears were red.

"In this case, then you can continue to follow."

After saying that, she stepped on her wooden clogs and continued to walk forward in small steps. The fallen leaves under her feet made a soft sound, which was really beautiful.

Qing Zhiyuan looked at the beautiful figure and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

…

At night, they were lucky enough to see fireworks.

Fireworks displays are held from time to time on the island.

Most importantly, today is the annual Chinese Valentine's Day.

In Neon Legend, Weaver Girl not only gives children skillful hands, but is also responsible for fulfilling various wishes.

The Chinese Tanabata Festival is about praying for good craftsmanship and praying for love. The Neon Tanabata Festival (Tanabata) is not mainly used to pray for love, but to pray for girls to have good craftsmanship.

At this time of year, adults and children get together to write wishes and poems on colorful long poems, and hang them on small bamboos in their yards together with paper decorations. In addition, they also put them in the yard. Offer corn, pears and other offerings to ask Vega to bless your girls' calligraphy, tailoring and other skills to improve.

At the end of the celebration, these offerings will be put into the river and float away, symbolizing that their wishes will reach the Tianhe River.

Qing Zhiyuan and Tsuda Nao were just planning to take a stroll in downtown Sapporo.

Unexpectedly, when night fell, I would encounter men and women wearing yukata all over the street.

After some difficult communication, they learned that there would be a fireworks display tonight.

Since they couldn't get a good position, they could only stand on the mountain path and lean on the railing.

There was a huge crowd, and most of them were girls.

Along the river outside, you can see many girls placing tributes on the river bank.

I hope my wish can reach Tianhe.

Qing Zhiyuan was afraid of being separated, so he quickly stretched out his hand to hold Tsuda Nao.

Tsuda Nao leaned forward with a smile and held out a hand to him, like a princess waiting to be asked to dance.

People around took a quick glance——

If there really is a Cowherd and a Weaver Girl in the world, then they should look like these two people, right?

Qing Zhiyuan smiled slightly, didn't care so much, and held her hand tightly.

"There are so many people, what if we get separated?"

There are indeed quite a lot of people, a few are locals and the majority are foreigners.

Most are tourists.

"You will find me anyway." Nao Tsuda smiled lightly.

It was at this time——

The first firework rose up and bloomed into thousands of shooting stars in the sky.

Colorful, lighting up the entire night sky.

"Daddy, look, daddy, look!"

The children shouted with joy.

Then another huge firework rose up, like stars exploding brilliantly in the sky.

This may be one of mankind's greatest inventions——

Because it brings colors that do not belong to the human world into this world.

Tsuda Nao stared blankly at this spectacular scene, her eyes bursting into laughter.

She turned back and looked at Qing Zhiyuan with a smile. She originally wanted to say something, but when she caught his gaze, her smile gradually solidified.

Because she discovered that Qing Zhiyuan was not watching the fireworks, but was watching her silently.

In Qing Zhiyuan's eyes, she was the only one.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Nao Tsuda brushed the long hair around her ears with her fingers and lowered her head with a blush.

In the splendid fireworks, Nao Tsuda wore a bun, and her stunning face was illuminated brilliantly by the light.

She raised her long eyelashes, and the tip of her smart and small nose stood upright.

The perfect lip line is clear and three-dimensional, the corners of the mouth are slightly raised, the lips are slightly open, and the color is full...

Qing Zhiyuan felt as if his whole body was about to sink in.

"You'll miss the fireworks this way," she continued.

"I would rather miss ten thousand fireworks," Qing Zhiyuan smiled slightly and said in her ear, "I don't want to miss you for even one second."

"..."

Tsuda Nao was stunned for a moment.

She lowered her head and smiled, flipping her long hair that was blown by the wind around her ears, with a look of autumn in her eyes.

Tsuda Nao smiled and stared into Qing Zhiyuan's eyes, smiling brightly, "You can do it, the words you use now are very exciting."

"What I said is true. For me," Qing Zhiyuan was not prepared to give her time to cool down and took advantage of the victory, "summer is all about fireworks, yukata and you."

Qing Zhiyuan said Yamashita Tomohisa's famous lines.

"I don't believe it." Tsuda Nao glared at him coquettishly.

However, when I looked at his infinitely caressing eyes, I suddenly felt my heartbeat speed up.

"Kiss me." Qing Zhiyuan said in a commanding tone.

"Shouldn't it be the boy who takes the initiative at this time?" Tsuda Nao refused.

"Didn't you see that I was being squeezed?" Qing Zhiyuan said angrily, "I can't keep my head down."

"Idiot~"

Tsuda Nao scolded, holding hands and approaching him, standing on tiptoes.

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