Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 207 Return to America
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At home in Nakano District, the little mother cat's wake-up service arrived on time.

Hanyu Hideki moved away Nako Lulu who was lying on his chest.

"Na Ke Lu Lu, you are not a child anymore, don't jump up like this suddenly."

I don't know if Yasuko Sawaguchi took too good care of her, or the kittens developed suddenly.

After years of rapid weight gain.

The little princess is about to turn into a little chubby girl.

Jumping on him suddenly, I really couldn't bear it.

It seems that taking advantage of this opportunity to go to America, Nako Lulu will be sent to a foster care shop to lose weight.

At this time, Yasuko Sawaguchi also walked into the bedroom.

"Hanyu-san, get up quickly, I've already prepared breakfast, and I won't be able to catch the plane any later."

Yasuko Sawaguchi came over to hold Hideki Hanyu's hand as he spoke.

Trying to pull Hanyu Hideki up from the bed.

Who would have thought that instead of pulling Hanyu Hideki up, the petite she was dragged onto the bed by Hanyu Hideki, and hugged her into his arms.

Yasuko Sawaguchi quickly pressed his hands against Hideki Hanyu's chest, and said softly, "Kun Hanyu, don't."

Feeling Hideki Hanyu's heat, the girl's pretty face blushed.

She felt that Hideki Hanyu was good at everything, but being with her was always a bit chilly.

He always likes to make her do embarrassing things.

"oops……"

Finally broke free from Hanyu Hideki's hot kiss.

Yasuko Sawaguchi hurriedly said, "If you delay any longer, you won't be able to catch the plane."

"Sit down if you can't make it."

"But Hanyu-kun said that there are still people with us, we can't let others wait for us."

"Almost forgot about Kitahara-san and Tajiri Tomo."

Hanyu Hideki suppressed his desire and let the beauty go, "I'll let you go this time."

Seeing Yasuko Sawaguchi blushing and running out the door, not forgetting to tell him to go down to eat, Hideki Hanyu smiled and shook his head.

Then he finished washing, changed his clothes, and went downstairs to take a look, only to find that there were several large suitcases in the living room on the first floor.

"Hanyu-kun, come and eat." Yasuko Sawaguchi greeted.

Hanyu Hideki asked, "Why did you prepare so many boxes?"

Yasuko Sawaguchi replied seriously, "Going on a trip, you must prepare a little more."

Hanyu Hideki opened a box casually, and found that the girl was carrying his razor, and said with a wry smile.

"Except for your ID, bring a change of clothes. Don't bring anything else. Just buy what you lack when you arrive in America."

"But I have been preparing for a long time." Yasuko Sawaguchi was a little unwilling.

"Hey, listen to me." Hanyu Hideki thought it wasn't about moving.

"Ok."

Hideki Hanyu went to eat, and Yasuko Sawaguchi rearranged his luggage.

According to Hideki Hanyu's command, only one small box remained in the end.

After tidying up, let Uemura Reiko send the kitten to a foster care shop to lose weight.

Hideki Hanyu took Yasuko Sawaguchi, got into the car driven by Marco, and went to Haneda Airport.

In the VIP lounge of ANA.

Hideki Hanyu joined Eri Kitahara, Satoshi Tajiri, and Ken Sugimori.

After several people greeted each other, Hanyu Hideki sat next to Tajiri Tomo and Sugimori Take.

Yasuko Sawaguchi sensiblely asked Hideki Hanyu what he wanted to eat and drink, and then helped him get them one by one.

Not far away, Eri Kitahara looked at Yasuko Sawaguchi who was busy walking around, and sighed in a low voice.

For some reason, looking at Yasuko Sawaguchi, Kitahara Huili thought of Nakamori Akina who was shopping together not long ago.

At first, the two knew each other because of Hideki Hanyu. Later, when buying clothes, the other party often gave her reference suggestions.

From Nakamori Akina's words, Kitahara Eri could feel that the child had a crush on Hanyu Hideki.

But according to her feeling, Hanyu Hideki didn't mean that.

Her friend and boss is too good, often unintentional actions will make girls fall in love.

At first, when she and Hanyu Hideki first met, they had a little liking for each other.

Therefore, it was not surprising to her that other girls would like Hideki Hanyu.

According to Eri Kitahara, there are probably not a few girls who secretly like Hideki Hanyu.

It is said that beautiful women are troublesome women.

But in the eyes of girls, Hanyu Hideki is not.

Eri Kitahara was diverging her thinking.

Not far away, Hanyu Hideki chatted with Tajiri Tomo.

"Tajiri-san, Sugimori-san, how do you feel at Spirit Entertainment recently?"

After the signing event in Tokyo, the two didn't hesitate long before joining Elf Entertainment.

Because Hanyu Hideki explained in advance, Kitahara Eri did not arrange specific work for the two.

Just let the two of them find what they are interested in in Elf Entertainment to try.

And the two stayed for not long before they each found their favorite place.

Ken Sugimori got into the Spirit Publishing House and the "Pokémon" comic studio, and participated in the creation of comics.

However, he is not interested in the plot, but likes to participate in the creation of the image of Pokémon.

And Satoshi Tajiri wandered around the three studios, curiously watching how each team develops games.

Especially as the production of "Kung Fu: Death Breakthrough" is coming to an end, this guy is even more enthusiastic about recommending himself as a trial player.

Help Nakago Toshihiko and Horii Yuji find bugs in the game.

But when the two were more devoted to work, Hanyu Hideki's call came.

To take them to America.

Hearing Hideki Hanyu's question, Ken Sugimori said with some reluctance, "I still have a few character design inspirations that I haven't drawn yet."

Tajiri Tomosori said, "I really like the working atmosphere of Spirit Entertainment."

"I want to work, I have plenty of time in the future, go to America with me first, I need to tell you what the focus of work is next."

Hideki Hanyu said.

The development of the first generation of "Pokémon" in the previous life took too long.

Hanyu Hideki didn't have such a long delay. The development of handheld devices continued to increase costs and manpower, and even found a hardware partner in America.

The purpose is to ensure that it can be launched on time for publicity at next year's Consumer Electronics Show.

And the games that are specially designed for the handheld, naturally cannot be slower than the handheld.

However, there is also a reason why Satoshi Tajiri's game development was slow in his previous life.

First of all, the lack of development funds is a big problem, which led to the disbandment of the club several times during the period.

If it weren't for the support of Nintendo, the first generation of "Pokémon" might have died.

In addition to the development funds, there is also the fact that Satoshi Tajiri basically developed it from scratch.

The background of the game story, Pokémon, and the gameplay all need a little bit of setting.

But that's not the case in Elf Entertainment.

First of all, the original work of Hideki Hanyu's "Pokemon" basically set up the overall framework of the story.

Even most of the content can be copied.

In terms of game design, Hideki Hanyu has given a general design idea and set the mode.

What the developers have to do is to fill in the specific details according to Hideki Hanyu's ideas.

It's a pity that North American developers are not suitable for this kind of game.

However, the designers of Neon had difficulty understanding Hideki Hanyu's design ideas.

That's why Hideki Hanyu valued Satoshi Tajiri so much.

Taking Satoshi Tajiri to America this time is not to let him stay in America to develop games.

Instead, I hope he can stay in the R&D center for a while and get familiar with the design parameters of the Game Boy handheld.

Then, according to the hardware configuration of the handheld, Hui Nihong joined the second group of "Magic Studio" that originally developed electronic pets, and carried out the development of the first generation of Pokémon games.

Chatted casually with the two of them.

For the time being, there is no specific content.

As the boarding time approached, they all boarded the plane.

After getting on the plane, Hanyu Hideki took a short rest.

He just woke up when the stewardess asked Eri Kitahara next to him if he wanted to eat.

Turning to look at Eri Kitahara, she found that the other party was not eating.

Instead, turn on the reading light and look at the document carefully.

Hanyu Hideki asked in a low voice, "What is Kitahara-san looking at?"

"A summary of the work of Spirit Entertainment." Eri Kitahara stood up and handed the document to Hideki Hanyu, "It just so happens that Hanyu-san is also looking at it."

Hanyu Hideki took the file and looked at it.

It turned out to be the recent situation of Spirit Entertainment.

The first part is the sales of several arcade games.

The main sales range is still neon, and overseas sales are very low.

However, because the game is more popular, sales seem to be good.

In June alone, the three arcade games generated more than 15 billion in sales.

The second part is the sales volume of Tamagotchi,

Compared with the horrible sales explosion in the first month of listing.

From the second month of listing, the sales volume of Tamagotchi has gradually stabilized after a continuous plunge.

A total of 320 million units have been sold since May.

This number is similar to the sales volume of a week when the initial sales broke out.

But Hanyu Hideki knew that this was normal now.

And with the emergence of competitors, and copycat piracy rampant.

Sales are estimated to be unstable even at the current level.

Turning to the third part of the work summary, it is the progress of various rights protection work of the legal department.

Most of the rights protection work of the legal department is basically carried out around Tamagoko.

But there is also a small part, because of several arcade games.

Today is the golden age of arcade gaming.

Good works emerge in endlessly.

But more are all kinds of copycats and plagiarized games.

Three arcade games from Genie Entertainment are so popular.

Naturally, it will arouse the coveting of others.

Plagiarism is unavoidable.

And this kind of rights protection lawsuit is also the most troublesome.

The reason why Nintendo's legal department is so powerful is not because the game is too popular and copied too much.

There are enough rights defense lawsuits, and they have been tempered abruptly.

Now Elf Entertainment can be regarded as embarking on this path.

There are basically no less than rights protection lawsuits carried out at the same time every month.

And it's not limited to Neon native.

Every month is such a high-intensity exercise, how can the legal department not have rich combat experience.

"No big problem." Hideki Hanyu returned the document to Eri Kitahara.

"There is no big problem for the time being, but the potential of our electronic pets and arcade games in the neon market is coming to an end. Especially arcade games, we must go further overseas."

"Since Kitahara-san realizes it, let's do it."

"According to the plan of Qian Yuan Zhensheng and I, a lot of publicity expenses need to be invested."

"As long as the channel can be opened, money is not a problem, Kitahara-san let it go."

Hideki Hanyu gave the greatest support.

There are too many places for him to make money now, and he doesn't need to take away the profits of Elf Entertainment for his own enjoyment and delay the development of Elf Entertainment.

And Elf Entertainment's American branch, from acquisition to establishment, and current R&D investment.

He lent money to the elves for entertainment in his own name.

Although Elf Entertainment is his.

But after all, the company's profit involves bonuses and dividends for executives and employees, so even if it is left-handed or right-handed, it must be calculated clearly.

ANA's first-class meals are good, but they can't relieve the boredom of the journey.

After a twelve-hour flight.

Hideki Hanyu finally arrived at the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco.

As soon as the group walked out of the airport exit, they saw an acquaintance holding a queue waiting for them.

"President Hanyu, I'm here."

"Editor Takita, why are you here to pick us up?"

The person who picked up Hideki Hanyu and his party was none other than Koji Takita, the editor-in-chief of "Game Base" magazine.

Because "Game Base" did not develop smoothly in North America, Koji Takita came to North America to host the work very early.

"It's really boring in the company. Come to pick up President Hanyu and President Kitahara, and you should relax."

After the guy finished speaking, he took the box from Yasuko Sawaguchi with a wink, "Let me do it."

"Thank you very much," Yasuko Sawaguchi said.

Being by Hanyu Hideki's side, Yasuko Sawaguchi was completely used to being treated specially.

"You're welcome, President Hanyu, the bus I arranged is just ahead, and the hotel in San Francisco has been arranged. You guys rest first and go to Silicon Valley tomorrow."

"Okay." Hideki Hanyu replied.

In fact, it was ten o'clock in the morning in San Francisco when they landed.

But in Tokyo it was two o'clock in the morning.

So even a group of people slept on the plane.

Affected by the jet lag, everyone is a little depressed.

Take your time with jet lag, Hideki Hanyu just wants to rest now.

……

Hilton San Francisco Union Square.

When Hanyu Hideki woke up, it was already five o'clock in the afternoon.

My stomach growled even more hungry.

She shook Yasuko Sawaguchi who was sleeping beside her.

After the girl was woken up, she asked sleepily, "What's wrong with Hanyu-kun?"

"Let's go eat together."

The two packed up and walked to the restaurant of the hotel.

Yasuko Sawaguchi is a scumbag, and English is limited to greetings.

Ordering is entirely up to Hideki Hanyu.

Watching Hideki Hanyu ordering food for her proficiently in English.

Asked curiously, "Why is Hanyu-san's English so good?"

But Yasuko Sawaguchi knew that Hanyu Hideki debuted before finishing high school.

You can listen to Hideki Hanyu's English, not only speaks fluently, but also doesn't have a unique accent like ordinary neon people.

"I was not famous as an idol before, so I just learned a little in my free time."

Hanyu Hideki immediately came up with a tried and tested universal explanation.

You can't tell the other party that his English was very good before time travel.

While the two were talking, the food they ordered hadn't been served yet.

But I saw Takita Koji walking into the restaurant, and seemed to be preparing to eat.

Hanyu Hideki invited the other party to come and sit together.

Koji Takita glanced at Shizuko Sawaguchi, and politely refused, "President Hanyu, I'd better not bother you."

"Sit down, there is nothing to disturb, I also want to know about the development of "Game Base"."

After Hideki Hanyu finished speaking, Yasuko Sawaguchi took the initiative to change the seat next to Hideki Hanyu.

"Yes." Takita Koji had to sit down.

Hideki Hanyu waited for Koji Takita to order a meal before asking, "Some time ago you said that the development of Game Base was not going well, how is the situation now?"

"There has been some improvement. According to the suggestion given by President Hanyu, I ranked and scored computer games. Now they are very popular among programmers in Silicon Valley. The circulation of the last issue reached copies."

Speaking of this, Koji Takita smiled wryly, "But except around San Francisco, there are almost no sales in other areas."

"Have you investigated the cause?" Hideki Hanyu asked.

"On the one hand, there is a lack of channels, but the main reason is caused by the impact of Atari. The popularity of computer games is not as good as that of home consoles. Now America's home console games are almost stagnant. Everyone doesn't care about games, let alone one. This is a magazine that reports games."

Takita Koji said helplessly.

Hearing Takita Koji's explanation, Hanyu Hideki was thinking while eating the appetizer that was just served.

In his opinion, what Takita Koji said made sense.

Everyone doesn't even play games anymore, so naturally they don't care about game reports.

There is basically no solution to this problem, unless he can activate the North American game market now.

Since this path doesn't work.

Then you can only start with the channel.

The energy of North American publishing houses is still great.

If you can unite with the local publishing forces in North America, rely on their strength to promote.

Even if the audience of computer games is not as large as that of home consoles.

At least the popularity and authority of "Game Base" can be played out first.

As long as these two points are occupied, once the game market recovers, "Game Base" will be able to seize the opportunity.

Neon didn't develop in the subdivision of video game media.

The same is true for America, and there is no such mature and professional game magazine as "Game Base".

As for how to combine local publishing strengths, in the capitalist world, of course, we can only give up profits.

As long as "Game Base" can develop in North America, Hideki Hanyu doesn't mind giving away the shares of the North American division of "Game Base".

It doesn't matter how much the benefits are shared as long as you have control.

Anyway, in his plan, "Game Base" has always been the help of Elven Entertainment.

And with the development of Internet technology in the 90s, traditional media can't last long.

At that time, "Game Base" has played its role, retired after success, and discarded as soon as it should be discarded.

He does not have the persistence of the so-called traditional media people.

We must cling to the traditional media.

Maybe he will make an online platform himself and destroy "Game Base" with his own hands.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki told Takita Koji his thoughts.

He asked the other party to go back and discuss with the managers of "Game Base" in North America to see how to implement his ideas.

After all, the managers hired by "Game Base" in North America have worked in the American publishing industry for many years and have their own personal connections.

After solving the problem of "Game Base", Hideki Hanyu can finally eat happily.

After eating and drinking, Hideki Hanyu was thinking about where to take Yasuko Sawaguchi for a stroll.

Seeing this, Koji Takita asked, "Is President Hanyu planning to go out for a stroll?"

"That's right, I just don't know where to go." Hanyu Hideki said.

"President Hanyu, I heard from President Kitahara that you like Chinese culture very much." Koji Takita asked.

"I like it very much." Hideki Hanyu replied.

"Then I do know that there is a place that President Hanyu may be interested in." Takita Koji said.

"Where?" Hideki Hanyu asked curiously.

"San Francisco Chinese Cultural Center, I received a flyer when I went out in the morning, saying that there will be a promotional performance by a song and dance troupe from Huaxia tonight."

"sounds good."

Hanyu Hideki was considered a semi-professional dancer in his previous life.

When I first crossed over, I worked as a dance teacher in the training room for a while.

Because I prefer to dance, whether it is an apartment in the central area or a house in the Nakano area, I have designed a dance room separately.

When I have nothing to do on weekdays, I will dance to cultivate my sentiment, shape my temperament, and control my body shape by the way.

Now that he heard that he could watch Huaxia's song and dance troupe, he immediately became interested.

"I don't know if I can still buy tickets now." Hideki Hanyu said.

"The flyer said it would start at 07:30. I helped Chairman Hanyu arrange the car, and I should be able to catch up now." Takita Koji said.

"Then I'll leave it to Takita-san."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking politely, he turned around and asked Yasuko Sawaguchi, "How about Yasuko accompany me to the song and dance performance?"

"I listen to Hanyu-kun in everything." Yasuko Sawaguchi said obediently.

"Then go."

Hideki Hanyu took Yasuko Sawaguchi, left the hotel, took the car arranged by Koji Takita, and went straight to the Chinese Cultural Center in San Francisco.

After walking to the intersection and getting off the bus, he didn't wait for him to ask where to buy tickets.

Someone stuffed the flyer into his hand.

Hanyu Hideki took a look and found that it was the introduction of tonight's song and dance performance.

In addition to the performance, there is also an introduction about the Chinese Cultural Center in San Francisco.

Established in 1965, the purpose is to help people understand the art, history and culture of Chinese people in the United States.

Tonight's performance is promotional, so tickets are not expensive.

Hideki Hanyu found the ticket office according to the guidance of the leaflet.

There is already a short queue here, looking at the faces and listening to the voices of the conversation, they are basically Chinese.

And when Hideki Hanyu was queuing up to buy tickets.

Actors from the Huaxia Song and Dance Troupe have just arrived backstage and started preparations for the performance.

At this moment, the team leader began to count the number of actors.

When she finished counting and found that one person was missing, her expression became tense.

Because of the tennis player's escape in America some time ago.

He brought the song and dance troupe to perform in America, and what he feared most was that the same thing would happen.

He checked everyone carefully until he was sure who was missing, and then hurriedly pulled a female dancer to ask.

"Xiao Fang, where did Xiao Liu who was with you go?"

"Go to the bathroom, just now."

Hearing this, the team leader finally let go of his hanging heart.

But thinking about the previous things, she was still a little worried, so she decided to go to the bathroom to find it.

But when she just walked out of the backstage, she saw the person she was looking for outside the gate of the performance hall.

The girl seemed to have lost her way, turning around at the audience entrance, not knowing where to go.

Seeing this, the team leader hurriedly shouted, "Xiao Liu, here."

It may be that the leader's voice was a bit loud, which not only shocked the audience entering the performance hall.

It even frightened Xiao Liu who was looking for the way, and turned around suddenly, but accidentally bumped into a male audience with a female companion.

The center of gravity is unstable, and I am about to fall.

Fortunately, the male spectator who was hit stretched out his arm to support Xiao Liu.

"Be careful not to fall."

Listening to the familiar Huaxia language, Xiao Liu looked up, and saw an unbelievably handsome face.

　The story of the song and dance troupe is purely fictitious, and any similarity is purely coincidental.

　　Thanks for the reward of slow travel book sea

　　
　
(End of this chapter)