All the Heroines are my Ex-girlfriends

Chapter 30: Aki Tomoya: Everything is 'Smooth Sailing'

The name of the creator of the game had been deliberately hidden by Yukima Azuma in a corner of the game's settings.

Almost no one noticed it within the game.

Aki Tomoya wasn't particularly enthusiastic about match-3 type games either.

"You've investigated me, haven't you?"

Yukima Azuma concluded.

Upon hearing this, Aki Tomoya fell silent for a moment.

He had definitely done his research.

During the spring break, Aki Tomoya met the main girl he was infatuated with.

Although he didn't understand why, his bicycle suddenly lost control and veered off course.

But the feeling from that moment had deeply embedded itself in his mind.

Creating the greatest visual novel game, recreating that moment when his heart fluttered, and developing the best heroine.

Aki Tomoya was willing to do anything to make this happen.

And to create the game, he needed support.

The script and images were already being thought of.

Perhaps the music could be handled by someone else.

But programming was the major issue.

Though he could outsource it, Aki Tomoya didn't have enough money to pay a programmer.

So, Aki Tomoya could only target "people he knew."

Compared to discovering the name of the game creator in the settings, searching through the student records in the class list was far easier.

Because of this, Yukima Azuma felt that Aki Tomoya's shamelessness was beyond imagination.

"Since you've investigated my profile, you must already know."

"Aside from being the creator of the game, I'm also a professional shogi player."

"Though information about official tournaments isn't that prominent, it's still news. It's certainly easier to look up than student records in the class list."

"So, you want me to take time away from my shogi career to help you program a game?"

"On what basis? Just because you say so? Or do you have a reasonable salary offer?"

"Aki Tomoya, you really are an extremely selfish person. It's disgusting."

Yukima Azuma's words were unrelenting, somewhat different from his usual style.

In fact, the last sentence wasn't fully expressed.

"You are indeed an extremely selfish person, but sorry, I'm the same. So you disgust me."

That was the exact way he intended to say it.

Yukima Azuma was actually an even more extreme selfish person than Aki Tomoya.

The two had conflicting interests.

Therefore, Yukima Azuma despised the person in front of him intensely.

Aki Tomoya was left speechless, his face practically showing no way to hide his embarrassment.

Tsk, honestly.

If it had been someone else, they would have definitely covered their face and run away.

But Aki Tomoya's face wasn't any less shameless than his actions.

Seeing that Aki Tomoya was still stammering and unable to speak, Yukima Azuma lost interest in continuing to waste time with him.

He decided to walk around Aki Tomoya and prepare to leave.

Just as they were about to pass each other, Aki Tomoya, as if grabbing a lifeline, suddenly shouted:

"We can split the profits! The game we create will definitely sell well, and by then, the share of the revenue will be enough to pay you, Yukima-kun, right?"

At this point, Yukima Azuma only found it laughable.

How many people are in the game industry?

How many games are released worldwide every year?

And out of those, how many can actually be considered 'best-selling'?

A game made by a school club is definitely going to be a big hit?

Even miHoYo wouldn't dare to exaggerate like this.

Seeing that Yukima Azuma had no intention of stopping, Aki Tomoya had to reveal his final trump card.

"What I'm saying isn't a fantasy! The script for the game will be handled by 'Kasumi-sensei.'"

"She's the genius light novel author who wrote The Metronome in Love."

"And the visuals will be done by 'Kashiwagi Eri-sensei!'"

"With these two backing us, our game club will definitely succeed!"

Yukima Azuma stopped.

Seeing this, Aki Tomoya felt hope.

He began to talk more about the game's prospects, thinking that he had convinced him.

However, he didn't notice the cold smile slowly forming on Yukima Azuma's face as they passed each other.

"Sorry, let me confirm again, you said that 'Kasumi-sensei' and 'Kashiwagi Eri-sensei' have already joined your club, right?"

Yukima Azuma's tone had become calm, no longer as cold as before.

"Yes!"

Aki Tomoya nodded without hesitation.

Yukima Azuma turned back, resting his chin on his hand as if deep in thought.

"Hmm, you convinced me. I'll join. Be sure to call me when there are club activities."

After two seconds, Yukima Azuma gave this response.

Then, he waved goodbye and left Toyosaki.

...

Looking at Yukima Azuma leave, Aki Tomoya clenched his fists.

Everything is "going smoothly!"

He calculated the time and then made his way to the clubroom at the back of the school building.

At this point, quite some time had passed after school ended.

Most of the clubs had dispersed.

This included the art club.

In front of the shoe cabinet, Eriri was changing her shoes alone.

"Eriri!"

Aki Tomoya called out to the blonde girl with two braids.

Eriri stiffened at the sound.

Then, she frowned and turned to look at Aki Tomoya.

"Haven't I told you already? Don't talk to me at school!"

After witnessing Aki Tomoya's self-sabotaging introduction in the morning class, Eriri immediately sent a warning message to him on Line. She absolutely didn't allow him to speak to her at school.

"Ah, I forgot, but I have something important to tell you."

Aki Tomoya scratched his head.

Upon hearing this, Eriri took a cautious step back.

"Anyway, just take a look at this first!"

Aki Tomoya handed a stack of papers to Eriri.

Having been friends since elementary school, Eriri took the papers.

The first page: "Flash Girl Plan!"

The second page: "Create the greatest galgame!"

The third page: Blank.

Flipping through a few more pages, the result remained the same.

Eriri looked at the papers with a "Are you kidding me?" expression, then glanced back at Aki Tomoya.

"Huh?"

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