Two Worlds, Starting with Kaguya of Penglai Mountain

Although Yoshiki had those feelings, they weren't as extreme as depicted in various books. The young girl sincerely hoped that her older brother could live a happy life.

Kazuya Kurokawa was precocious from a young age and had a very open-minded view of all things. He also hoped that his younger sister could live a happy life, and his feelings for her were only those of a family.

In short, although the siblings have some emotional issues, their behavior is actually quite good.

Just when Kurokawa's parents thought everything would proceed smoothly—

What's even more unbelievable than his son and daughter dating is that his son, despite having traveled through time, can still contact them via his mobile phone.

At first, Kurokawa's parents were still wondering if this was true, but Yoshiki finally couldn't resist and started making up stories to deceive them.

But the reality is that the son he raised for sixteen years really did time travel.

You mean time travel? You've traveled to ancient times!

Recently, when the couple secretly looked at Jiashu tablets, they saw that the other person had searched for various stories and information about siblings in primitive society in the browsing history.

"My brother has recently gotten a girlfriend."

At the dinner table, Yoshiki, sitting opposite her parents, showed them the tablet in her hand.

Next, at the dinner table, it was time for Yoshiki to introduce the girls next to his older brother.

Although Kurokawa's mother initially thought she would just listen casually, she eventually found herself listening attentively.

In any case, it concerns her son's lifelong happiness in another world.

Although their opinions don't actually affect their eldest son at all.

After both parties have finished discussing everything they needed to discuss.

Kurokawa's father: "Yoshiki, didn't you say that Kazuya's new game was going to be released?"

After clearing his throat twice, Kurokawa's father, who was really not interested in this kind of thing, chimed in.

Kurokawa's mother: "Oh, right, I remember Kazuya mentioned last time that we were going to do a two-player game. Is this the two-player game we're talking about this time?"

Kurokawa's parents worked in the electronics industry.

The two once had a glorious period of exchanging insults online.

This interest was gradually lost after I started working, but I gradually picked it up again after having a son.

These days, they are not as enthusiastic about games as they were when they were young, but as their eldest son began to pursue his dream of making games, they have gradually started playing them again.

Playing games together feels like starting a honeymoon all over again?

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "Oh, it's a brand new side-scrolling platformer, the kind of game you'll like, Dad."

He picked up the cherry tomatoes that his mother had placed on his plate with his chopsticks.

With her other hand, Yoshiki flipped through the tablet and took out the documents she had prepared beforehand.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "That's the name of the game, 'Tales of Kaguya.' My brother is very confident in his game. The story is based on a girl he met in another world, the legendary Princess Kaguya. Yoshiki has already seen her; she's incredibly beautiful..."

While eating, the girl happily continued her explanation.

Yoshiki approached spreading the word about his older brother's prowess with a mindset akin to mere interest.

Whenever the topic of his older brother comes up, Yoshiki always becomes very talkative.

Meanwhile, Kurokawa's parents, who were eating, exchanged a helpless glance as they watched their daughter's eager expression.

They originally thought that after their eldest son went to high school and got a girlfriend, Yoshiki would naturally distance himself from her when faced with his sister-in-law's deliberate interference.

While the physical distance has indeed increased, the psychological distance has not been able to be reduced.

And since things have come to this...

Kurokawa's father: "Let's play games first."

The middle-aged man nodded: "That kid Kurokawa has almost finished his game. Why didn't he tell me beforehand? He's forgotten about his father now that he's in another world."

Having already experienced his own son suddenly time-traveling, this seemingly trivial family matter didn't bother Kurokawa Hayato, who was approaching 40.

Kurokawa's mother, upon hearing this, rolled her eyes at her husband with considerable annoyance.

Kurokawa's mother: "If you had known beforehand, you would have been bragging about it at the company. By the time Kazuya releases the game, you would have probably spoiled it all at the izakaya."

The electronics industry is a group that is prone to producing gamers, especially since Hayato Kurokawa is also a programmer.

It's perfectly normal for eight out of ten people in his office to play video games.

Kurokawa's father: "Am I the kind of person who interferes with my child's career?"

Kurokawa's mother: "Last night I saw you acting as an insider on the forum, leaking information about the new game from Miya Company."

The middle-aged woman showed no mercy to her husband.

Soon, all that remained at the dinner table was the father, Hayato Kurokawa's, sophistry: "Can a father's revelations even be considered revelations?" and "How can you slander someone's innocence out of thin air?"

In short, Kurokawa's mother's cheerful laughter gradually filled the room.

Meanwhile, Yoshiki, who had finished his meal, was watching this scene and thinking seriously.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "As instructed by my older brother, the game data has been transferred to the console in the living room. Dad can play it anytime he wants."

Kurokawa's father: "Kazuya really does understand me."

Holding a rice bowl and pretending to be very enthusiastic, Kurokawa's father came to the living room and turned on the TV and computer.

He quickly found a folder on the desktop and opened the game.

Kurokawa's father: "..."

Kurokawa's father: "!!!"

The man's expression gradually turned serious, and he began to press the buttons on the television more quickly.

Kurokawa's mother: "Hey, what are you doing there? Come and help me tidy up the table. Once you're done, I'll play with you."

A woman's voice came from the side.

However, Hayato Kurokawa remained unmoved.

It wasn't until Kurokawa Mie, the wife, finished clearing away all the dishes that she approached her husband, ready to confront him and argue with him.

The Kurokawa family's lifestyle differs from that of traditional Japanese families. Because both husband and wife work, they take turns doing housework.

When cooking dinner for our son and daughter, like today, because there are many dishes to prepare, it is usually done by both of them together.

Kurokawa's father: "Mie."

As his wife arrived, Kurokawa Hayato, gripping the handle, turned to look at her with a solemn expression.

Kurokawa's mother: "?! You have a fever? Why are you suddenly calling my name?"

Kurokawa's father: "No, I am perfectly sober right now."

The man pulled his wife to sit down next to him: "Do you know what a classic pose is?"

He pointed to the television in front of him.

Its art style, which lies between reality and illusion and incorporates elements of Ukiyo-e, captivates viewers at first glance.

Kurokawa's father: "I had long seen that Kazuya had extraordinary talent, but I never expected that after making Tsukihime, he would make such a game."

The man's voice was filled with excitement at this moment.

To be honest, he didn't initially think that since the previous game was a spin-off of visual novels, the next game would be something groundbreaking.

His enthusiasm at the dinner table stemmed from a father's support for his son.

But now it’s different—

Kurokawa's father: "We need to get that kid Kazuya to hurry up."

His tone was filled with barely concealed excitement.

He's already decided how he'll brag to his colleagues tomorrow.

Kurokawa's mother: "It looks really good, let me try it."

The woman wearing an apron glanced at the screen, then at the man's controller.

Kurokawa's father: "Wait until I finish this level."

Kurokawa's mother: "I washed the table and the dishes, so you'd better hand them over honestly."

In short, at this moment, the Kurokawa father, looking frustrated, had the controller snatched from his hand by the Kurokawa mother.

Then the couple started playing while pointing at the screen.

Knowing that the game was made by his own son, the ingenious designs and the grotesque, cunning plot twists that he found utterly ridiculous suddenly felt strangely different.

Kurokawa's father: "Yoshiki, how many copies do you think Kazuya's game will sell?"

With each person having only one life, after his wife snatched the controller away again, Hayato Kurokawa, as a father, went to his daughter's side.

At this moment, the well-behaved Yoshiki was holding a tablet, carefully looking at the rows of tables inside.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "Actually, with the promotion going on, the game has already entered the sales stage. In addition, my brother also gave me the sales figures that I expected."

The game "Tales of Kaguya" can be considered a masterpiece of Kazuya Kurokawa's confidence.

To call it a groundbreaking masterpiece that breaks through the genre is definitely an exaggeration.

However, considering the amount of material he has put into the game's short 10-hour playthrough, the gameplay itself which has been proven in the previous life, and his planned price of 1000 yen (48 yuan) for the release of the game.

This is definitely a game worth trying for anyone interested in side-scrolling games.

Not to mention the game itself, Luna City's unique art style, Illusionist's realistic ukiyo-e style, and Youmu Konpaku's map design and animations that referenced countless battle manuals.

Of course, all of the above are just reasons given for the game's success.

The real reason is probably that Kurokawa Kazuya, as a player, found it quite fun.

Kurokawa's father: "Oh, how much is it?"

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "5 in the first week, and at least 25 in PC sales. However, according to Yoshiki's idea, the actual data should be 10 in the first week, and at least 50 in total sales."

Kurokawa Yongto: "..."

Reason told him that his reliable eldest son wouldn't boast like that.

But emotionally, he was also quite aware that his eldest son was always rather reserved when talking about himself in front of his younger sister, Yoshiki.

His true assessment of his own work, doubling that figure, is indeed a reasonable one.

To be honest, if this number weren't so exaggerated, and if it weren't for the fact that Kurokawa Hayato is no novice, he would understand the sales figures of ordinary side-scrolling games all too well.

Unlike those AAA games that sell millions of copies, it has a short production cycle, a fast production process, and low costs.

A professional studio can produce one of these side-scrolling games in six months, with a production cost of around 20 million yen.

Yoshiki, the younger sister, is now the manager of Kurokawa Kazuya's company. As Yoshiki is a minor, the money in Kurokawa Kazuya's hands is basically going through the bank cards of their father, Kurokawa Hayato.

According to Hayato Kurokawa, his son's spending on "Tales of Kaguya" was definitely less than 20 million yen.

A game priced at 1000 yen would need to sell at least 50 copies, meaning its sales revenue would be at least 5 million yen.

A 25-fold profit—that's about all the cryptocurrency traders in the company can achieve.

And this doesn't even include the high-priced games and the major console platforms.

As his thoughts drifted away from the fun of the game and back to reality, Hayato Kurokawa, as a father, involuntarily felt a chill run down his spine.

However, what truly struck him as amazing was—

He himself didn't think his son's prediction was too much, and even thought it was too little.

If the game can maintain the same quality as the one he played at the beginning, then such sales are not impossible.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "With this money, Yoshiki's plan to find his older brother can take another step forward."

She looked up at Yuto Kurokawa and asked, "Does Dad want to withdraw some of this money? My older brother said to keep half as company funds, and the rest can be given to you and Mom to manage."

Kurokawa Yongto: "..."

Very well, now he's really going to be supported by his son who just started high school.

The father patted his daughter's head.

Hayato Kurokawa: "Keep this money for you and your brother to use for your weddings, I..."

The man was halfway through his sentence when he saw his daughter raise her head, her eyes sparkling, and he was stunned.

He quickly figured it out.