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Chapter 334: Back To Japan and ZAGE Loaded

Sunday, October 12, 1992

After returning from his eventful trip to America, Zaboru wasted no time. The moment he touched down in Japan, he went straight home to greet his family. His mother, Keiko, hugged him tightly, relieved to see her son safe. His younger sister Sanika eagerly peppered him with questions about American snacks, toys, and what kind of gift he bought her. Ayumi also came to visit that afternoon, and the two spent a few peaceful hours catching up over tea and swe...

Chapter 333: Zaboru In America

Over the course of the week from October 5th to October 11th, 1992, Zaboru was a whirlwind of activity in the United States. With a mountain of responsibilities to handle and a timeline he was determined to beat, he dove headfirst into everything from promotional efforts to groundwork for long-term operations.

One of the first major tasks he tackled was the production of the American ZGB commercial. Zaboru had already written the script, chosen the music, and story-boarded the sc...

Chapter 332: Zaboru Goes to America Again

Chapter 332: Zaboru Goes to America Again

Saturday, October 4 – Morning

The sun rose gently over Tokyo, casting a golden hue through the windows of the Renkonan family home. Zaboru stood by the front door, suitcase by his side, a familiar blend of excitement and determination in his chest. Today, he was heading to the United States for one of the most important trips in ZAGE’s history—the official groundwork for the ZGB’s release in the American market.

He adjusted h...

Chapter 331: Miyagi Batteries Talk

Friday, October 3, 1992

Today marked Zaboru's final full day in Japan before his departure to the United States, where he would oversee the upcoming release of the ZGB for the Western market. The release was tentatively planned for late October or early November, and everything had to be meticulously prepared in advance. Fortunately, Zaboru had already briefed his development team and his father, Zanichi—ZAGE's CTO—about the October release lineup: three new games for ZEPS an...

Chapter 330: ZAGE Arcade Progress

Thursday, October 2, 1992

Zaboru was neck-deep in October preparations. With new releases for both ZEPS and ZGB in the pipeline, plus the looming plans to bring ZGB to the U.S., his calendar was packed. But today marked a different kind of milestone. A significant meeting was scheduled outside his office—one that could change the future of arcade gaming.

Nando Michio, the enthusiastic CEO of Nanco and ZAGE partner in creating Arcade Machine, had booked an exclusive coffee...

Chapter 329: Wataru Playing Dragon Quest 2 Part 2

Wednesday, October 1, 1992 (Evening)

Wataru was far from done.

After saving Romaly and choosing to walk the path of the adventurer rather than rule a kingdom, he was more excited than ever to see what the world had in store for him. His party, now equipped with two Darken Swords, had become a formidable force. But he knew this was just the beginning.

The road east led Wataru to the town of Noaniels, a once-lively place now overtaken by silence and mystery. Every NPC he encou...

Chapter 328: Wataru Playing Dragon Quest

Wednesday, October 1, 1992

Wataru could barely contain his excitement as he finally popped open the box for ZAGE's latest ZEPS release, Dragon Quest 2. Ever since he got it on Saturday, he'd been itching to play—but his mom had grounded him due to the math test scheduled on Tuesday. She’d caught wind of his slipping grades and confiscated his ZEPS controller. Wataru could only whimper in despair, forced to study equations and formulas all weekend. But what his mom didn’t kn...

Chapter 327: Zaboru Playing Sonaya September Release

With the October game release plan already finalized and his team fully briefed, Zaboru finally found a rare moment of peace. The weight of coordination, deadlines, and product testing lifted—at least temporarily. That meant only one thing: it was time for Zaboru the gamer to awaken.

He sat comfortably in his personal workshop, the walls lined with shelves full of game cartridges, stacks of design blueprints, and a few unopened packages of imported snacks. A warm cup of coffee ...

Chapter 326: October Release and Sailor Moon Preparation

Tuesday, September 30, 1992

The buzz of the ZGB had yet to die down, but Zaboru was ready to proceed to the next game's release. As the sun crept into the sky on the last day of September, he sat in his office, surrounded by piles of design sketches, development reports, and early mock-ups for games set to release in October. His mind buzzed with possibilities. Despite ZAGE's massive success, he never stopped thinking about how to push things further.

Today wasn’t just ab...

Chapter 325: Zanichi's Game Plan

Monday, September 29, 1992

With the ZGB launch still fresh in the public's mind and the recent trial against Universal Studios finally behind him, Zaboru found himself back at ZAGE HQ, diving into preparations for October's game releases. His energy hadn’t waned one bit. With the ZGB's incredible reception and the upcoming U.S. release to plan for, he was juggling ideas at lightning speed.

Currently, he had three ZEPS games and two ZGB titles planned for the October sched...

Chapter 324: Sakaki Continues Playing Fist of the North Star

Sakaki didn’t sleep that night. After unlocking the Konoha Senpu move he was hooked harder than ever before. The pixelated wasteland of Fist of the North Star had become his battlefield, and he wasn't going to rest until he saw the story through.

"All right, Kenshiro. Let's see how far your fists can take us," Sakaki whispered, eyes locked on the screen.

The game picked up right after the destruction of the Mugen Rock. Zabo-man disappeared into the shadows, leaving Kenshi...

Author Rant

Hey, it seems like a lot of new readers get turned off in the early chapters, haha.

Well, it's mostly because of Ayumi, the Yakuza stuff, and the patent subplot. They always say the MC is dumb. But honestly, I'm kind of happy about that—I always wanted Zaboru to be imperfect, haha.

I do want to revamp the early chapters to attract new readers, but I barely have time. I'm even working tomorrow—on a Saturday, damn it.

If you have any ideas, please share them! Help me ou...

Chapter 323: ZEPS September Release and Sakaki Playing Fist of North Star

Saturday, 28 September 1992

Sakaki, who had recently become obsessed with ZGB, was now just as hyped for the newly released ZEPS games. This month, while ZAGE had only produced two in-house games for the ZEPS, there were also four third-party titles, keeping the player base more than satisfied. But for Sakaki, the one title he was waiting for above all else was Fist of the North Star.

He’d been anticipating this ever since seeing references to it in Kick Master a...

Chapter 322: Takayuki Playing Stranded Kids Part 2

Takayuki couldn't stop thinking about Stranded Kids. After the intense Saturday session where he built a solid camp, survived a storm, and met the surprise Zabo-man Easter egg, he felt more connected to the game than any he had played before. It wasn’t just a survival sim—it was a story of persistence, isolation, and discovery.

He woke up early Sunday morning, skipped breakfast again, and launched the game right from his futon, still in his pajamas. The save screen greeted hi...

Chapter 321: Takayuki Playing Stranded Kids

Saturday September 30, 1992

Takayuki, the ever-enthusiastic supermarket cashier whose only true passion in life was gaming, had found his newest obsession: the ZGB. When the handheld console was announced, he knew—deep down in his soul—that this was the moment he had been waiting for. Portable gaming. True, on-the-go adventures. The future of play, in the palm of his hands.

He had saved up for it, every spare yen he could tuck away from his modest cashier job. When the ...

Chapter 320: Sanika's ZGB Bragging Rights

Friday, September 29, 1992

Just a day before Zaboru returned from America, peace returned to the Renkonan household—well, as much peace as one could expect with a hyperactive sixth grader like Sanika bouncing around the house. Ever since she got her hands on the ZGB, Sanika had become completely obsessed with it, especially with one particular game: Super Mario Bros. Deluxe.

Unlike most girls in her class, who still spent their recess talking about idols or snacks, Sanika...

Another Break because of Overtime

Guys i will take a break tomorrow because of overtime in my work. In my work either Wednesday or Thursday are deployment date so i need to overtime at this time. I will back at Friday and i might release 4 chapter at Friday.

Im so sorry guys , work is always shit!

Chapter 319: Zaboru Returned to Japan and Surprised

Saturday, September 27, 1992

After ZAGE and Emerald Wings won the lawsuit against Universal Studios, Zaboru finally returned to Japan. The trial had been a rollercoaster, but the outcome had lifted a huge weight off his shoulders. He knew this victory was not just for himself, but for creative freedom in the gaming industry.

Coincidentally, today also marked the official release day for two new ZEPS titles: Fist of the North Star and Dragon Quest II. Before he left for the ...

Chapter 318: ZAGE vs. Universal Studios Part 2

The morning after the first round of trial arguments, tension lingered in the air like mist. Though John Kirby had delivered a flawless defense and successfully disarmed much of Universal Studios' accusations, Zaboru knew the battle wasn't over yet. And indeed, he was right.

The judge had requested a continuation of the hearing for one more day to allow both parties to submit supplemental materials and make any final rebuttals. It was clear Judge Rosenthal took the matter serious...

Chapter 317: ZAGE vs. Universal Studios Part 1

The roar of jet engines filled the air as Zaboru Renkonan and James Yoel stepped off their plane at Los Angeles International Airport. Despite the long flight, Zaboru looked calm and focused, dressed in a simple black shirt and jeans. His signature helmet was tucked under his arm. He wouldn’t need it here—not in the courtroom.

Waiting just outside the arrivals gate was Ryan Miller, CEO of Emerald Wings. His face lit up when he spotted them.

"Zaboru! James! Thank God you...

Chapter 316: Universal Studios Sues ZAGE

The buzz around the ZGB’s release in Japan had not only dominated headlines domestically but had also started to ripple across the Pacific. In the United States, American gamers eagerly awaited news of a North American release date. Many of them had already seen leaked footage,images, and reviews from Japanese players or from American players that went to Japan. Newspapers and Gaming communities were filled with speculation, excitement, and fan theories about the ZGB and, especially,...

Chapter 315: Aura of Influence

Still seated in his office, Zaboru stared out the window with a pensive expression. It had been days since the launch of the ZGB, and while the buzz outside the ZAGE HQ was electric, his mind was occupied with something else—something deeper. Around 10 AM on Friday, September 19th, just hours after the ZGB hit the shelves, he had felt it: the strange, unmistakable sensation that another reincarnated perk had awakened within him.

Unlike his previous two powers Deep Memory Dive, ...

Chapter 314: ZGB Craze

Monday, September 22, 1992

It had only been three days since the release of the ZAGE Game Boy, affectionately dubbed the "ZGB," but already, Japan was in the throes of a gaming revolution. The handheld console had ignited a phenomenon that spread like wildfire through schoolyards, train stations, offices, and television screens. What began as an exciting new release had become a cultural moment.

Everywhere you turned, there was someone clutching a ZGB. Kids played Pokemon d...

Chapter 313: Satoshi Plays Pokemon Part 2

Saturday, September 20, 1992 - Morning

Satoshi barely slept. His excitement from the previous day still buzzed through his body like a jolt of electricity. After spending the afternoon exploring the Kanto region in Pokemon Red, he found himself completely and utterly hooked. It was more than a game to him now; it was a mirror of his passion. The moment he chose Charmander as his starter, something inside him clicked. The thrill of capturing, raising, and ...