novellk Chapter 8: Working extremely hard
Chapter 8: Working extremely hard
Chapter 8 - Working extremely hardAt first, Sayuri didn't think much of these games.
She didn't find them particularly entertaining.
She just wanted to give them a try.
However, as she gradually got into them, she found herself somewhat addicted.
The little characters jumping on the TV screen, stomping on monsters one after another, clearing levels time and time again, injected an adrenaline rush.
It was a unique feedback.
Each level passed immediately gave a sense of accomplishment.
And every time she died, Sayuri would feel frustrated, constantly reflecting on her mistakes, and then starting over again.
In this way, without realizing it, Sayuri immersed herself in them for half a day.
It wasn't until now that Sayuri suddenly realized.
It seems... this thing is really interesting.
This thing is fine if you don't touch it, but once you do, you'll never forget that feeling.
Takayuki said, "Nowadays, there are too many entertainment options for these kids around. I can't guarantee taking their time away from all these entertainments, so we can only take it step by step. Okay, enough of that, let's focus on re
The most popular game in the arcade is probably the pachinko machines.
To put it bluntly, this thing is a gambling machine.
In the context of economic depression, paradoxically, these pachinko machines are thriving in Japan, occupying the streets and alleys, becoming the only pastime for many people who have fallen into despair.
In Japan in the previous life, it was more or less the same, but not as crazy as in this world.
Perhaps it's because the game console industry was almost nonexistent, or maybe it's something else. Takayuki didn't study economics and social sciences, so he couldn't understand the reasons too much.
Placing some such game consoles in these arcades, let's see how the profits turn out.
Then, for the next week, Takayuki stayed indoors without going out.
Sayuri would at least go out to buy some food during her rest time.
Takayuki provides food and lodging and gives a high daily wage, which Sayuri appreciates very much. So she is a bit afraid that Takayuki, the boss, will suddenly collapse, so she buys more delicious food and supplements to bring back. Takayuki, on the other hand, has gained a little weight during this week.
After a week, fifteen decent game consoles were finally completed.
Looking at the fifteen red-and-white machines with their cheap plastic casings, Takayuki was somewhat moved by the familiar feeling that came rushing back.
"Phew, it's finally over. Takayuki, can't you take a break now? I see you haven't slept for seven days and nights."
"Hmm? Rest? Oh, that can wait. We still have another thing to do today."
Despite Takayuki's energy being high as a freak, dark circles still appeared under his eyes.
But to Takayuki, it was all worth it.
Sayuri was a bit worried.
Takayuki really can push himself hard.
"Um, about that, why don't you let me drive instead of you? Just tell me where to go."
Takayuki didn't refuse this time but took out a map.
The map marked the locations of several arcades he had already investigated.
"It's at these places."
Sayuri and Takayuki together loaded the game consoles and the prepared TVs into a small van, and then Sayuri drove the car according to the map's instructions to prepare for the first target location.
As for Takayuki, he seemed to finally succumb to the assault of exhaustion and slowly closed his eyes, falling into a deep sleep.
He was indeed a bit tired.
From 09:00 to 21:00 for six days per week