Chapter 3 We Keep Getting Lost



Translated: Sei, MTL-sensei-tachi
Edited: Sei, Grammarly no Danna

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Part 12

    It was difficult, I thought to myself.

    The first time I did the video assignment, I should have forced myself to pull it. More importantly, everyone was in a situation where they had no choice but to follow me.

    It was the same with Nanako. I featured her myself, pulled a little hard, and once she was motivated, and there was nothing more I could do. She became stronger by her own decision and was able to find something she could work on for a long time.

    But this time, it was different. I had to bring out the best in everyone and put the whole thing together. In addition, compared to video, most of the fields are unknown, and it would take a lot of time and effort to explore them.

    In addition, it is Tsurayuki's personal circumstances. The fact that it was a "love" issue was tougher than the fact that it took up a lot of his personal time and energy. Until now, Team Kitayama did not have any overt romantic relationships. Therefore, we were able to concentrate on creating and the results were good.

    But then everyone realized. We are all men and women. They would and could have romantic relationships just like the other students. Oddly enough, this may have gushed out when Tsurayuki and Sayuri-san showed it to everyone in physical manifestation.

    Even though I say it like it is a big deal, I have not been able to handle everything rationally. I'm happy to be with cute girls like Shinoaki and Nanako, and my heart is definitely pounding more when they touch me or get close to me than before.

    I also had a change in my feelings with the appearance of Sayuri-san.

    "It doesn't go so well..."

    It was an opportunity to make full use of my experience of the past 10 years. However, at the moment, even I have become a bottleneck and my work is not progressing as expected.

    "What am I talking about. It's not over yet"

    That's right. We haven't even reached the climax of the development yet. Rather, it's just the beginning.

    Let's manage our production well, always be aware of the schedule, and produce our products in a proper way. Then the game would sell well, the reputation would be good, and Tsurayuki would be able to go to university without any worries. So ――.

    "Oh, Hashiba, are you on your way home?"

    As I was descending down the slope, I was approached from behind.

    "Kanou-sensei...!"

    I hadn't had a chance to talk to her, so I hadn't told her yet that I was making a game.

    "Um, sensei... actually"

    "Aa~, it's about the doujin game, right? I've already heard from Keiko, I know it's hard, but good luck."

    I see, she and Keiko-san were well acquainted.

    "That's right. I'll try not to interfere with studies as much as possible."

    "Haha, well, just make sure you attend and do your assignments."

    At this rate, it seems she is going to find out that Kawasegawa is helping me.

    "So how's it going? Is the production going smoothly?"

    It was a question I didn't really want to be asked right now.

    But it's also a question that I have to answer because of my position.

    "It's not going well, but..."

    I told the story in an ordered manner. The fact that everyone was new to the production, that they were supported from the beginning, and that they were given proper instructions.

    "That's why I'm going to keep a close eye on what we are making, and make sure the finished product matches the quality line and the deadline."

    It's the same with the head and body problem in Shinoaki's paintings, and it's the same with Tsurayuki’s writing style. While considering the delivery date, it is important to firmly make the part to be cut off in order to make things in it.

    "I try to get everyone to listen to me as much as possible. They can make what they want to make sooner or later, but for now, we have more important things to do..."

    I was just about to say,

    "Anona, Hashiba..."

    Sensei suddenly interrupted me.

    "That way, wouldn't it destroy what everyone wants to do from the beginning?"

    …… Eh? Surprising, I thought. A person who is making a movie that is a total art form says such an ego-valuing thing.

    I know it well. I've heard of many projects that have gone nowhere as a result of people pushing their egos on each other. That's why I have always learned the importance of unity, and I even came back 10 years ago to make use of it.

    "You know all their talents, but aren't you ruining them?"

    Nanako's talent was brought out partly thanks to me, and I was able to teach Shinoaki the lines of pictures that would sell and be accepted. Tsurayuki, for example, was desperate to find a way to convert his writing, which used to cost less than one yen, into money. A few compromises are absolutely necessary in order to create a work of art.

    This is no time to be dreaming. Now is the time to see reality. I'm sure that's what sensei told us when we entered the university.

    "That's why..."

    As if to restrain sensei who was about to continue, I said,

    "It's all right! No problem, at all!"

    It’s a little rude but I interrupt her words.

    "Of course, I buy everyone's talents. That's why I chose the game medium, because I can make the most of it. I will make sure to show what they can, and I know that. But..."

    So breathe in once,

    "After all, this time we have a goal to achieve which is for Tsurayuki, and everyone is working toward that goal, so they've taken it into consideration, and above all, they're adults."

    "I-I see... I understand."

    Sensei faltered as if she was pushed, then she nodded twice.

    "My bad. I don't know what's going on, and I'm interrupting you from the side."

    "No, such thing"

    Sensei turned around once, just as she was getting on the bus,

    "Well, good luck with that, Hashiba"

    That's all she said, and then she left.

    The bus was carrying a large number of students, emitting a lot of exhaust fumes as it drove by. The dark cloud-like mass seemed to be taunting me.

    "Don't worry, as long as I stay strong... We can complete it."

    I put so much strength into my clenched fist that it hurt.

    "For Tsurayuki’s sake, definitely"

    The February wind was so cold that it froze my body to the core. But at that time, my body was filled with the heat of motivation.

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