A super great writer in the second dimension

　These seemingly amazing things actually have significant drawbacks.

　Sanzenin Arashi continued, "So at this point, we have to suppress the profits of our distributors, because our sales model relies entirely on them."

　Without distributors, we wouldn't earn a single penny.

　Here, I've decided to strike first. We can't wait until then to negotiate; we must take control of them now.

　Izumo Yoru's eyes lit up.

　He said, "Since we're making games, and Mr. Aoyama strongly recommends mobile games, our first priority is to secure the Android market. We can't negotiate on equal terms with Apple, but opportunities will come eventually."

　Arashi Sanzenin waved his hand, "Apple is easier to negotiate with; I naturally have a way to deal with that."

　All he had to do was tag Steve Jobs.

　..

318. Illya's voice actress is Chino Kafuu.

　Charging for electronic channels is unavoidable, but the channel fees that Sanzenin Arashi mentioned are not these at all.

　Take LoveLive as an example. The annual revenue of this game is astonishing, with an incredible amount of profit. However, in the previous life, its parent company, Bushiroad, was barely managing to maintain its revenue.

　To put it simply, the development team of LoveLive is Klab, and the IP resources themselves, namely those players, are controlled by Shueisha's Dengeki and the music planning and distribution company Lantis.

　These three are the channels that Sanzenin Arashi mentioned.

　LoveLive's profits go to Klab, Dengeki, and Lantis every year; Bushimo is lucky to get 20%.

　As for why...

　Lantis was in charge of the music, and Bushimo didn't actually produce the game. Bushimo was, at best, an exploiter.

　Those three production companies are undoubtedly the investors. They left the expensive and thankless task of game operation to Bushimo, and completely treated LoveLive as just a platform.

　Just like when you go to the supermarket to buy things, the supermarket is just a platform.

　In fact, the core of LoveLive is those nine voice actors.

　Dengeki used those nine voice actors to make money off merchandise, Lantis used those nine voice actors to sell songs, Klab developed game content, but LoveLive's core is really just those nine voice actors!

　Does this mean... people will stop playing rhythm games if they change the game mode?

　Would people stop buying these songs if the lyrics were written by someone else?

　If Bushimo releases these merchandise items themselves, does that mean everyone else doesn't want them?

　The answer is obviously no.

　“These channels absolutely cannot be contracted with others; we must do them ourselves,” said Sanzenin Arashi. “Even if the initial costs are higher, as long as we withstand the first wave, the future will be smooth sailing, and we can roam freely across the world.”

　“But…” Izumo Yoru pursed his lips, “If we do this, the two billion yen that was originally plentiful will become insufficient…”

　This is a trial operation model. Although Mr. Aoyama's point is very valid, isn't the risk a bit too great?

　If we sign a contract with a distributor, the risk will be mitigated. Although we might earn less money, we are safe.

　Once this model proves viable, we can bypass those distribution companies and produce our own products!

　Izumo Yoru continued, "Moreover, by building up popularity through the initial planning stages, our path will be much smoother!"

　Upon hearing this, Sanzenin Arashi frowned slightly.

　He had no intention of using μs to test the waters.

　Is it possible that μs will suddenly fade into obscurity at the height of its popularity due to company profit issues?

　To hold a so-called final concert and then disappear? To use their popularity as a backdrop for a new group, highlighting that new group?

　Sanzenin Arashi wouldn't do something like that, especially not with μ's.

　It's said that wealthy people often support their favorites wholeheartedly, spending money like dirt. Sanzenin Arashi has the same mentality. μ's will undoubtedly become a hit, so why not spend more money to ensure future profits?

　“I have no objection to your decision to avoid risks, but the group that LoveLive will form next will be of great significance to me,” said Sanzenin Arashi tactfully.

　Izumo Yoru's risk-averse approach is commendable, but people generally call such people "shortsighted" or "narrow-minded." Sanzenin Arashi, however, admires his steady and pragmatic character. As expected of someone from humble beginnings, he can't afford to lose because he has no powerful backing. Such a responsible person is hard to find even with a lantern.

　So instead of pointing his finger at Izumo Yoru and giving orders, he said, "This is my personal decision. If we lose money this time and go bankrupt, the responsibility will fall entirely on my shoulders. Well, no shareholder will fire me anyway."

　Even if Niconico goes public, I will still be the only shareholder.

　"No... that's not what I meant." Izumo Yoru suddenly became embarrassed. "Since Mr. Aoyama insists on this, then this plan may not be unfeasible. In essence, they are the same, except that the latter is a bit riskier and also more profitable... I'm not a stingy person, so let's do it this way."

　Apart from promotional channels, we handled everything else ourselves.

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded. "From now on, the management of NVR will be entirely entrusted to you. Apart from matters that concern me, you do not need to consult me ​​on any of your decisions."

　Prove yourself with your achievements, Mr. Izumo.

　"Yes!" Izumo Yoru nodded.

　When Izumo Ye actually held the two billion in his hands, he couldn't help but feel a sense of heaviness, and a strange sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart.

　……

　Adults need more than just fairy tales; they also need the darker chapters within fairy tales to find their place, and that's exactly what Fate is all about.

　As people grow up and step out of the sunlight into the darkness, many become less cheerful, and those carefree days are gone forever. They even need some more realistic and dark content to find a sense of belonging. Stories that are too fairytale-like are a bit too unrealistic, and FATE can meet the needs of these people.

　Before the new year, the FATE visual novel had already entered production.

　This is the first time that Arashi Sanzenin has not participated in the actual production of a work, and he is somewhat uncertain about the sales of Fate.

　Because he doesn't know the actual content of the game, if it's not good, it won't satisfy those who are still observing.

　True fans will buy on the first day, and from the second day onwards, sales will come from these "wait-and-see" buyers.

　After leaving NVR, Sanzenin Arashi called the relevant business partners to inquire about the matter. He finally breathed a sigh of relief when he was sure that there were no problems with the game production.

　He was fully responsible for the setting, and FATE is currently receiving a fairly good response on Nico Nico Douga. The game should be released in about two weeks.

　I heard you guys get lucky money?

　During the Lunar New Year, just like in China, Japan gives younger generations lucky money, usually around tens of thousands of yen, which is enough to buy a game.

　This is the marketing strategy for FATE.

　Mature adults might enjoy pure romance, but Fate is different; its fantasy elements cater to a demographic primarily consisting of high school students.

　That is, the main readership of Sword Art Online.

　To put it simply, Illya is voiced by Chino Kafuu, and this game will be released in conjunction with the variety show that Chino and Koyazawa will be participating in tomorrow, for a joint attack!

　..

319. I came to listen to songs.

　Just like when Sanzenin Arashi and Angel Beats!! were released, I started checking the online pre-order status on the website. FATE is different from the former. As NVR Studio's debut work, Angel Beats!! received far less promotion than FATE, and word-of-mouth among players accounted for a large part of the success.

　At first, everyone was speculating about what kind of game script Aoyama Arashi, the novelist, would write, and then AngelBeats!! was a satisfactory answer.

　Many people may not like this kind of campus romance and prefer Japanese-style fantasy, with its superpowers and the male lead having superhuman strength, but they wouldn't call AngelBests!! a bad show.

　At this very moment, the release of Fate perfectly met their needs.

　The concept of Heroic Spirits and Servants is undoubtedly eye-catching. What's more, with the character designs personally handled by Arashi Sanzenin, the art style is definitely the kind that will appeal to otaku.

　—If this script can reach the level of Angel Beats!!, then it's worth looking forward to!

　It's like J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter; if she were to write any other superpower novel, it would definitely be a bestseller.

　After opening the website, Sanzenin Arashi discovered that the number of pre-orders for Fate had reached 30,000.

　With two weeks until the game's release, today is only the first day of pre-orders, and 30,000 people have already pre-ordered the game!

　This astonishing achievement left Sanzenin Arashi speechless; it was as if a visual novel game had sold the box office of a movie.

　I ask you, in this world, apart from Sanzenin Arashi, is there really no one else who could do such a thing?

　Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online accumulated a huge following. At this point, Kawahara could no longer satisfy his users, but Arashi Sanzenin could. His popularity continued to grow, and sales miraculously continued to rise. It's likely that until Arashi Sanzenin's downfall, his users will no longer question the quality of his work.

　It's like a master novelist; others can carefully read hundreds of thousands of words and wait for him to slowly make his work interesting.

　Perhaps the gaming industry should consider creating a dedicated visual novel section for itself at the Tokyo Game Show.

　Sanzenin Arashi thought to himself with a bit of pride that he had recently designed several songs for Kira Tsubasa and Kafuu Chino. Kira Tsubasa's song had already been released, but Chino and the other two were not yet old enough to sing.

　To be precise, for a group like theirs with such a young age, it's best to attract people through their own abilities before releasing a music video.

　Kira Tsubasa and Chino Koyazawa will both appear on the show tomorrow night. Kira Tsubasa will be on a show called "Music Station," while the Chino duo will be on a show called "Girls' Secret Time."

　Sanzenin Arashi drove to the house where Kira Tsubasa lived, then got out. He needed to personally check his song "secretbaseー君がくれたものー," as it was his first time doing this kind of song-related business, and Sanzenin Arashi felt very excited.

　Most people are familiar with this song; it's an anime song.

　We still do not know the name of the flower we saw that day.

　SecretBase is its ED.

　Logically speaking, this kind of song is not suitable for the idol industry, because anime-related songs rarely become bestsellers.

　However, this song, "Secret Base, the Treasure You Gave Me," became an incredibly popular hit, selling one million copies.

　The original singer was ZONE, a girl band, which fit the nature of ARise. Sanzenin Arashi made some adjustments to the song and then handed it over to Kira Tsubasa.

　Arashi Sanzenin wasn't unaware of other popular songs; rather, he simply liked anime and manga, and he didn't want to explore other musical styles, nor did he have any interest in them.

　ARise may sing other songs, but the composer will definitely not write the three words "Aoyama Arashi" on them.

　This song had been used as the ending theme twice before "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day," and was reproduced three times in a row. Whether it is the artistic conception or the musical style, the expressive power is very strong.

　She took the key out of her pocket. Sanzenin Arashi would keep this key until the contract expired. If Kira Tsubasa could become a first-line member, the key would be given to her. For now, Kira Tsubasa only had a spare lock. This villa was only for her to use temporarily.

　Upon opening the door, Sanzenin Arashi heard the ethereal singing voice emanating from the depths.

　The lovely voices of several girls blended together, creating an exceptionally beautiful sound.

　As Sanzenin Arashi walked upstairs, Kira Tsubasa opened the door and came out. The girl had a towel hanging around her fair neck to wipe her sweat, and she was wearing thermal underwear, a vest, and a white shirt over it. Her exquisite curves were outlined, and the thin clothes made her two tempting mounds of soft flesh stand out even more.

　Raising her head, her emerald green eyes widened slightly, and Qi Luoyi quickly bowed.

　"President Aoyama, congratulations to AngelBeats!! Number one in annual sales!"

　She wasn't surprised that Sanzenin Arashi suddenly appeared here. After all, she had signed a contract with such a promising talent, and tomorrow was the day her first song would be released. It was more like her company president was naturally coming to "inspect" the place.

　"Oh?" Even Sanzenin Arashi herself didn't know that AngelBeats had taken the top spot in annual GAL game sales.

　"Instead of worrying about me, Miss Kira should focus on singing," Sanzenin Arashi said with a smile. "Let's go upstairs first, and you can sing for me all by yourself."

　Qi Luoyi was stunned. Now that the other two members of her group had arrived, why was the president only listening to her sing? And why did she have to go upstairs alone... Could it be...?

　She followed behind Sanzenin Arashi without saying a word, her two fair hands clenched nervously.

　After going upstairs and entering the room, Kira Tsubasa stood there watching Sanzenin Arashi close the door.

　Then she felt her heart tremble.

　Because after their own boss closed the door, he casually... locked it from the inside!

　Is this... finally going to be the one to do it to himself?

　Qi Luoyi did not resist this matter. At first, she even thought that encountering such a thing meant that she had great value.

　..

320. I am very satisfied with you.

　Arashi Sanzenin attaches great importance to this single. Although the golden age of idol singles in Japan has long passed, there is no doubt that the song will sell well and greatly help the idol's popularity.

　Seeing that Kira was acting a little awkwardly, Sanzenin Arashi frowned.

　"what happened?"

　"Uh... Ah, I'm sorry, Mr. Aoyama, I'm about to start singing..." Kira looked around somewhat helplessly.

　Sanzenin Arashi waved his hand, "Wait, come sit here for a moment."

　"Yes."

　The little girl sat down next to Sanzenin Arashi, and he asked, "What's wrong with you? You seem a bit off. Did you not practice your piece well?"

　It's normal for ordinary people to be nervous, but this isn't Kira's first time on stage, so if she's nervous, then it's a very serious matter.