King of Games C20 Continued rise and Tomoko's proposal

Shinro's website, KiShin.com, began to glow with an increasing number of visitors. The traffic steadily rose as more and more people stumbled upon his content-rich platform. His decision to invest in advertisements had paid off, quite literally, as the revenue generated from the ads started to trickle in, slowly but surely. Encouraged by the response, Shinro spent the rest of the night uploading a new video on his YouTube channel, showcasing his skills in the popular game "Undertale." To his delight, the video resonated with the gaming community, and his channel began to attract more subscribers and likes.

As the numbers on his analytics dashboard ticked upwards, a warmth spread through Shinro's chest. The fruits of his labor were finally bearing fruit, and it felt exhilarating. He couldn't help but smile as he envisioned the possibilities that lay ahead. With renewed vigor, he continued to create and share his content of his gameplay on his second video game "Undertale" in his YouTube channel, knowing that there were people out there who appreciated his efforts.

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In a cozy room in Sweden, Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, sat hunched over his gaming setup, eyes glued to the screen. His fingers flew across the keyboard as he navigated the pixelated character through a world that seemed to defy its 8-bit graphics. "How does this Yu-Gi-Oh guy manage to create a game so quickly? 'Super Mario Bros.' hype isn't even over, and now we have this masterpiece!" he exclaimed into the microphone, his excitement palpable.

The game, despite its seemingly simplistic art style, had managed to captivate him with its engaging storyline and immersive gameplay. "You know what's crazy? This game is just as good as 'Super Mario Bros.' Unbelievable, right?" he said to his audience, a hint of disbelief evident in his voice.

"And get this, the graphics aren't even half as detailed as the other AAA titles out there, but it doesn't matter! The gameplay and story are what keep you hooked!"

"Wait, hold on a second," Felix said as he noticed a puzzle in the game. "This should be a piece of cake," he added confidently, grinning at the camera. He began to maneuver his character through the puzzle, but as he neared the end, he underestimated the challenge and found himself back at the starting point.

"Uh… maybe it's not as easy as I thought," he chuckled, his cheeks flushing slightly. "Don't worry, guys, I got this!"

He tried again, and again, but each time, he met with the same result. Frustration crewing up his brow, he finally turned to the camera and jokingly said, "Felix, you better edit this part out."

After several more attempts, however, he had finally solved the puzzle.

After hours of engrossing gameplay, Felix finally decided to call it a day. He saved his progress in "Undertale" and closed the game. With practiced ease, he began editing the footage, cutting out the parts where he struggled the most and keeping the most entertaining moments for his audience. Once satisfied, he uploaded the video to his YouTube channel and hit "publish."

Yawning, he stretched out on his bed, allowing his eyes to close as the upload progress bar crept along. Little did he know that as soon as the video went live, it began to gain views at an unprecedented rate.

Thousands of people flocked to his channel, drawn by the title and thumbnail, and stayed for his unique brand of commentary and genuine reactions.

As Felix drifted off to sleep, oblivious to the storm he had just unleashed, his video continued to rack up views, likes, and comments. The world of "Undertale" was about to be catapulted into the spotlight, and PewDiePie's channel would be one of the driving forces behind its success.

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Early in the morning, Shinro woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside his window. He yawned and stretched, his mind still foggy from sleep. Habitually, he made his way to the bathroom to wash his face before heading downstairs for breakfast. As he entered the dining room, he froze momentarily. Besides his parents and sisters, sat Momiji Ooka, his fiancee, and her butler, Muga Iori.

"Oh, right, I almost forgot..." he thought to himself, "the cold fiance is still here." He took a seat next to Momiji, trying to ignore the tension in the air.

Momiji, on the other hand, couldn't help but glare at him discreetly. "How does he have the nerve to sit so close to me after yesterday's insult?" she thought, her eyes narrowing for a split second before she regained her composure.

Shiro, Shinro's father, noticed the tension but decided not to comment on it. Instead, he simply said, "Well, since we're all here, let's eat."

Tomoko, Shinro's mother, engaged Momiji in small talk, while Shiro observed the interaction between his son and his fiancee with a hawk-like gaze. The atmosphere at the table was thick with unspoken words and unresolved tensions, but the family powered through the meal, each lost in their own thoughts.

Sonoko, Shinro's younger sister, finished her breakfast first and excused herself. "I'm off now," she said, waving goodbye to her parents and siblings before rushing out the door.

Tomoko, their mother, continued her conversation with Momiji after Shiro, their father, left for work. "You know, why don't you two have a date at Tropical Land?" she suggested, looking at Momiji and Shinro. "It's a great opportunity for you to get to know each other better."

Momiji opened her mouth to decline, but before she could, her butler, Muga Iori, interjected. "That sounds like a wonderful idea, Tomoko-sama. My lady would be delighted, and we do have three days remaining before we head back to Kyoto."

Momiji shot her butler a glare, but she knew she was cornered. Reluctantly, she nodded. "Fine, I guess we can give it a try."

"That's wonderful!" Tomoko clapped her hands, a wide smile on her face. "Shinro, be a dear and show Momiji around Tokyo, especially the great spots like Tropical Land. You two can have fun together."

Shinro sighed, but he couldn't say no to his mother's excited expression. Reluctantly, he turned to Momiji and asked, "Do you mind?"

Momiji forced a smile, "I don't mind at all."
"Great!" Tomoko clapped her hands again. "You two go get ready, take a shower and head out! Have fun!"

Shinro and Momiji shared a look, both of them feeling trapped by their Tomoko's enthusiasm. They excused themselves and went to their respective rooms, each with its own bathroom and bathtub.

In his room, Shinro changed into casual clothes: a comfortable T-shirt and jeans. He ran a comb through his messy hair, trying to tame it down, but gave up after a few tries. "This will do," he muttered to himself, glancing at the clock.

Meanwhile, Momiji changed into a cute sundress that accentuated her figure, paired with sandals. She applied a light touch of makeup, not wanting to look too done up but still presentable. She checked her reflection in the mirror before heading out of her room.

Both of them met downstairs, trying their best to ignore the elephant in the room – their mutual dislike for each other. However, for their Tomoko's sake, they decided to give this day a chance.

As Shinro and Momiji waved goodbye to Tomoko, Ayako, and Momiji's butler, Muga Iori, they both donned their most stoic expressions. They walked side by side, the tension between them palpable.

Momiji couldn't take it anymore. "I know you don't like me, right?" she blurted out.

Shinro chuckled dryly. "How did you know? Am I that obvious?" he teased, knowing full well that he wasn't hiding his feelings well.

"I heard you insulting me yesterday," Momiji retorted, trying to keep her voice steady.

"You eavesdropped on a private conversation?" Shinro feigned surprise, but he didn't seem remorseful.

"Fine, you caught me. I don't like you either," Momiji admitted, deciding to be honest. "But we can at least try to bear with each other for a few months, right? If after that, we still don't have any feelings for each other, which is highly unlikely, we can call off the engagement."

Shinro considered her words before nodding. "That's fine by me."

Momiji nodded, but she had a sneaking suspicion that Shinro was up to something. "What if you start to like or even love me? Will you still want to end the engagement?" she asked, baiting him.

Shinro laughed out loud. "Me? Loving or even liking you? Impossible! Maybe you falling for me is more plausible, but not vice versa."

"I'm just laying out an example," Momiji said through gritted teeth, her cheeks flushing red.

"Well, even if one of us develops one-sided feelings, we can still call off the engagement," Shinro said with a smirk.

Momiji nodded, her cheeks still flushed. "Fine, then it's settled."

They continued their walk in an uncomfortable silence, both lost in their thoughts.