Ch. 45 Ep. 6: Restart!
It turns out that Rina had another game that she really wanted to make. What do you do after you hear what she has to say?
Player
So that's what we were thinking. What are your thoughts on this?
Setsuna
So it's a game that'll make the fan club members' dreams come true.
Setsuna
You received so many messages from the members after your recent fan club game tournament, right, Rina?
Setsuna
It's your dream to make theirs come true.
Setsuna
I can feel how passionate you are, like your emotions have broken a dam and are now pouring out!
Mia
Now that I think about it, when we were discussing the theme, we all just gave our own thoughts and didn't ask for yours.
Mia
We should have made more of an effort to do so. Sorry, Rina.
Rina
N-no, it's okay! It's my fault for not communicating well enough.
Mia
But we're a team. We should have done a better job of getting everyone's input.
Setsuna
That's right. Sorry for just rushing ahead.
Rina
You shouldn't apologize! Rina-chan Board says, “Flustered.”
Player
Well then, you know what that means…
Mia
Right. Let's bring Rina's vision to life.
Rina
But I don't think we'll have the time…
Setsuna
You know what they say, pressure makes diamonds. And it'll be a fun challenge to try and make up for the lost time.
Player
Sounds like we're all raring to go. What do you say, Rina?
Rina
I, uh… Thanks, girls.
Rina
I'd love to have you all work with me on it! Rina-chan Board says, “Bow.”
Mia
Of course! Right then, let's pull together a concept of what Rina wants to make.
[Fade in/out.]
Kasumi
Eek! They're starting over from scratch.
Shizuku
I wasn't expecting this twist…
Shioriko
Look at what's happening in the official channel's comment section!
Shioriko
“Starting over now sounds like a bad idea…” “They should reconsider.” “Just make whatever you wanna make!”
Kasumi
“I have no idea what's going to happen next.” “The plot thickens…” “The Nijigasaki girls are on fire!”
Shizuku
They're all excited…
Kasumi
This is pretty hype! I'm on the edge of my seat, but I think Rinako and the girls can pull it off!
Shizuku
Me too. You can see that their enthusiasm is genuine!
Shioriko
Oh, it hurts that we aren't allowed to be by their side to cheer them on!
[Fade in/out.]
Mia
Let's run through it one more time…
Mia
First and foremost, the game's controls and rules need to be simple and concise so that anyone can jump right in.
Mia
People who aren't so great at games should be able to keep up, but those who can play well can get big bonuses.
Mia
You clear levels based on the total amount of points from everyone taking part, which means you can clear them even if you're not great at gaming.
Setsuna
So it's a game where you win by gaining small victories and building up points over time?
Player
Hmmm… I feel like I've played a game along those lines somewhere not so long ago…
Player
Like, it was hard, but you could keep making progress…
Player
Oh! It was the one I played with Chika! The puzzle game!
Rina
A puzzle game?
Player
Yeah. You match up four of the same kind of mikan orange, and they disappear.
Mia
The same kind of mikan orange? Aren't they all the same?
Player
Well, that's just the thing. They actually have a bunch of varieties…
Player
Anyway, we can discuss mikans some other time. What if we made a falling object puzzle game?
Player
We could make it so it's relatively easy to avoid failing the level, and strong players can play at a higher level by aiming to chain even longer blocks.
Rina
Yeah, that might work.
Mia
We can have a shared gauge that fills up as all the players get rid of the blocks together.
Player
And maybe they could use that gauge to overcome some difficult obstacle?
Player
Hmm, what should we do for that…?
Setsuna
Leave that to me and the index of ideas I've been sitting on for years. I've got just the thing.
Setsuna
Each and every player is a hero, tasked with protecting the Earth.
Setsuna
But one day, the clouds gather overhead as thunder shakes the sky! As a great bolt of lightning flashes, it opens an interdimensional rift with monsters pouring out!
Setsuna
We heroes must work together and fill the gauge to unleash a laser beam that will take down the monsters! It is our duty to bring peace back to our beloved home!
Setsuna
And with further in-game efforts, we can close that interdimensional rift once and for all!
Setsuna
*Huff* *Puff* How does that sound?
Rina
Incredible! Thank you, Setsuna.
Rina
I should thank all of you, actually. You've taken my vague idea of what I want to make and created something tangible.
Rina
Let's make it. Then, we can play it alongside everyone else.
Player
All right, so let's divvy up the work!
[Fade in/out.]
Tsumugi
They're starting over, despite all the work they've put in…
Tsumugi
All because Rina said that was what she wanted to do…
Tsumugi
How does that girl bring herself to do all of this?
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