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Chapter 225 Aftermath 

Akechi helped Zaboru into his car, and Ayumi quickly joined them, holding onto Zaboru’s arm as they made their way to the hospital. Tears streamed down her face as she sobbed. "I'm sorry, Zabo. It's my fault. It's all my fault."

Zaboru lay back in the car, his body bruised and battered, his face swollen from the beating he had taken. He sighed, wincing from the pain. "It's not your fault, Ayumi. What your father said wasn't entirely wrong. There will always be enemies out there...

Chapter 224 Zaboru Vs Akira

Akira charged at Zaboru with blinding speed, delivering a punch so fast that Zaboru barely had time to react. Instinctively, he raised his arms to guard, but the sheer force of the impact rattled his entire body. He felt the shockwave run through his bones, his stance momentarily breaking. He tried to fight back, throwing a straight punch, but Akira was far too experienced. With precise timing, Akira caught Zaboru’s fist with his palm, absorbing the force before swiftly countering wi...

Chapter 223 Dragon Of Dojima?

Akira grinned. "Not bad, brat. You’re not afraid of me or my men, are you? How about this—there’s an underground colosseum nearby that can be used for a proper fight. You go up against my underlings, and I’ll grade you on whether you’re worthy of protecting my daughter."

Zaboru expected this sooner or later, but he remained calm. His Enlightenment ability kept his body in peak condition, and he had prepared for situations like this. Using Deep Dive Memory, he has absorb...

Chapter 222 Ayumi and Zaboru Dates

Saturday 22 March 1992 - Night

Zaboru had just finished recording the Kamen Rider Black soundtrack and returned to his ZAGE office to meet Ayumi. As he opened the office door, he found her already inside, flipping through a martial arts magazine. Her eyes lit up the moment she saw him, and without hesitation, she rushed toward him, wrapping her arms around him tightly.

"Zabo! I missed you so much! Did you bring me a gift from the USA?" she asked eagerly.

Zaboru grinne...

Chapter 221 SpongeBob anime update and Singing Kamen Rider Theme

Saturday 22 march 1992

As ZAGE’s March releases were already in full swing, Zaboru wasn’t one to idle. He had a packed schedule, starting with delivering the finalized SpongeBob anime script, character blueprints, and production details to YaDo Entertainment. He needed to ensure the casting for the voice actors was handled with the utmost care. In Japan, anime voice acting was becoming an art form of its own, and with SpongeBob set to be a massive production, the voices had t...

Chaoter 220 Sakaki Play Rad Racers Fanatsy Race!

Sakaki in Japan was just like Leo Garrick in the US. He had played through Rad Racers extensively until he finally unlocked the Fantasy Race by entering L1GM4 in the code menu. Unlike Leo, however, Sakaki was already familiar with the code, having seen it before while playing Punch-Out.

"Haha! I bet this is just like Punch-Out where we get to play with Zabo-man!" he laughed. And true to his prediction, the Fantasy Race featured Zabo-man’s car—a sleek black and gray vehicle wi...

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Guys, I might drop 10 chapters tomorrow! But next week, there's a chance I won't be able to post at all for a day or two(I did my best to avoid this). Work is going to be insanely busy and hectic, though it should ease up a bit after that.

Chapter 219 Leo Garrick play Rad Racer 3

Leo continued playing, determined to push forward. After multiple attempts, he finally managed to defeat Sakamoto and proceeded to Stage 5. The track shifted dramatically to Nagoya Mountain Pass, a treacherous mountain road filled with sharp curves and unpredictable bumps. The moment the race began, the game introduced his next opponent in a cinematic sequence. A large sedan with a blue and silver color palette sped into the ...

Chapter 218 Leo Garrick Playing Rad Racers 2

Leo continued playing, determined to master the game. After multiple retries and refining his racing techniques, he finally managed to defeat Keisuke Takahashi ZAGE - RZ9  The moment the victory screen flashed, he exhaled in relief, stretching his fingers after gripping the controller so tightly. His confidence surged as he advanced to Stage 2.

A new 8-bit cutscene played, introducing a sleek yellow sedan executing a flawless high-speed spin before acce...

Chapter 217 Leo Garrick Plays Rad Racers

Saturday, March 22, 1992

After arriving home, Leo Garrick eagerly unpacked his ZEPS. But before setting it up, he carefully displayed all 27 of his new games, his eyes lighting up with excitement. "Whoa! The box art looks so cool! Damn!" he exclaimed, running his fingers over each cover. He admired the intricate designs and bold typography, feeling a rush of excitement.

With anticipation, he opened his ZEPS and flipped through the guidebook to set it up properly. He took hi...

Chapter 216 Global Release and Japanese Player Realize how cool ZEPS SPECIAL

After the interview with the Asahi TV reporter, Sakaki continued waiting in line at Dekapon Electronics. He had already decided to buy all six new game releases while skipping the ZEPS Special edition. While it looked cool, he already had his standard ZEPS console at home, which had never let him down. For now, that was enough.

As the store finally opened and his turn arrived, Sakaki stepped forward, ready to make his purchase. But the moment his eyes landed on the store display,...

Chapter 215 : ZEPS Phenomenon 

Saturday, March 22, 1992

Sakaki had been standing in line at Dekapon Electronics since 4:00 AM, braving the early morning chill for a chance to secure the latest ZEPS game releases. Just last week, he had purchased Master Ninja, a title developed by Akaishidan, one of ZEPS’ third-party studios. The game had exceeded his expectations, further solidifying his loyalty to the platform. Yet, his appetite for new titles was insatiable, and today marked the launch of six brand-new gam...

Chapter 214 The March Release Details

Friday, March 21, 1992, after Zaboru and Kudou left America in the morning, they arrived back in Japan at night. Kudou quickly went home because he was tired as hell, while Zaboru headed straight to the office to check on the progress of the March release. Yugo and Yuna were still there, making their final checks. When Zaboru asked for an update, they confirmed that everything was on schedule for the March 22 release. Additionally, the ZEPS special edition had already been distributed ...

Chapter 213 ZAGE Global Ads Reaction

Thursday night, March 20, Zaboru grinned while James and Ryan sat in stunned silence. They had just watched the ZEPS advertisement for Japan, and their jaws practically hit the floor. The sheer energy, pacing, and the electric soundtrack had left them speechless for a good few moments before James finally found his voice.

"Zaboru! That was insane! What song is that? It's so hype!" James finally exclaimed, shaking his head in disbelief.

Zaboru smirked. "That’s my own creat...

Chapter 212 ZAGE American ADS

Chapter 212 ZAGE American ADS

Thursday night, March 20, 1992, Leo Garrick, a wealthy young man, had the privilege of buying anything he wanted with his parents' money. However, he wasn’t the type to spend recklessly. He had a passion for collecting model cars and guns, but there was one thing he couldn’t do—drive. Ever since he was young, he had been afraid of being behind the wheel. His fear stemmed from a traumatic incident when he was a child; he had been in a car accident with...

Chapter 211 Shooting AD for American Audience

Monday, March 17, 1992

After arriving in America on Sunday night, Zaboru and Kudou checked into their hotel, taking the night to rest in preparation for the next day's meetings. On Monday morning, they made their way to Emerald Wings HQ, where James Yoel and Ryan Miller greeted them warmly.

"Welcome, Zaboru, Kudou! You two must be tired, right? Let's go sit in our meeting room first. I could fetch you something to drink. Would cold soda be good?" James asked.

Zaboru a...

Chapter 210 Before Trip To America

Sunday morning, March 16, 1992, Zaboru prepared his lodgings while Ayumi pouted hard because he was going to America without inviting her. The main reason for his trip was work-related—he wanted to observe ZEPS sales in the American market, create advertisements tailored to American audiences, and design flyers that would engage them. Emerald Wings, the ZEPS distributor in America, had already booked TV stations and secured advertising slots. They were ready to shoot the ads, and Zab...

Chapter 209 Handheld Batteries Progress and April Release

Saturday night, March 15 1992

After eating with the Bakurou brothers, Toki and Tomi, Zaboru returned to his office. He continued working on his handheld project, refining its design and enhancing the development of the March game releases. As the hours passed, the office became quieter, the only sounds being the occasional hum of the machines and the scratching of his pen on paper. By the time he glanced at the clock, it was already 10:00 PM. One last brainstorming session before...

Chapter 208 Toki Update Regarding Hakushensha

Saturday, March 15, 1992, Zaboru continued working through the weekend as usual. With the March release approaching and the global launch of ZEPS on the horizon, his schedule was busier than ever. He dedicated nearly all his time to work, often returning home as late as 11 or even midnight. His mother constantly worried about him, but he reassured her that he was just catching up on rest at the office. Of course, that wasn’t entirely true—his body’s enhanced stamina from his Enli...

Chapter 207 ZAGE AD Reactions

Saturday morning, March 15, Hikaru Kurata sat in his lavish dining room, enjoying his weekend routine. He sipped his wine and cut into a perfectly prepared breakfast, feeling completely at ease. Sales for the MGB were strong, and everything seemed to be going according to plan. It was only a matter of time before their console would overshadow ZEPS completely. With the momentum they had gained, he believed it was inevitable. The media was still covering the MGB launch extensively, and ...

Chapter 206 ZAGE 3rd Television AD

Friday night, March 14, 1992, Takayuki Kageyama sat alone in his small apartment, staring blankly at the television screen. At twenty-five years old, he worked as a supermarket cashier, spending long hours on his feet with little to look forward to at the end of the day. His parents had passed away years ago, leaving him without any family, and just recently, his girlfriend had cheated on him before dumping him entirely. With no one to turn to, his only solace was video games. They wer...

Chapter 205 ZAGE Meetings and Third Television AD!

Friday 14 March 1992

It had been a week since Sonaya released the MGB. While their launch slightly impacted ZEPS and cartridge sales, it wasn’t an alarming decline. However, ZAGE’s higher-ups knew they couldn’t afford to be complacent, so they had gathered once again for a strategic meeting to discuss the next steps in countering Sonaya’s aggressive market push.

Zaboru opened the meeting with a direct question. “Shin-san, how’s our overall sales performance in J...

Chapter 204: ZAGE PC Gaming Department

Saturday, 8 march, 1992

After deep talk with his dad and Spending time with His family Zaboru went back to the office even though it's the weekend.

With March starting, Zaboru found himself more overwhelmed than ever. His workload had grown considerably, but he had faith in his team. He trusted his employees to handle the six highly anticipated game releases for March release, leaving him to focus on the company’s expansion. ZAGE was growing at a remarkable pace. New tale...

Chapter 203 Zaboru Deep Talk With Zanichi

Friday 7 March 1992

At 22:00, Zaboru had just returned home from his office. He had spent the evening playing the newest Sonaya games, and while they were solid, he was convinced that they wouldn't be enough to override ZAGE’s dominance in the video game industry. As he rode his bike home The Silver Wrecker through the quiet streets, his mind replayed the mechanics and design choices Sonaya had made, comparing them with his own company’s approach. He parked his bike, stretche...

Chapter 202 Zaboru Try Sonaya Games 2

After playing Z-Yagyu, Zaboru decided to try Neon Racing, a car racing game. The gameplay was similar to Hang-On, but instead of motorcycles, it featured high-speed cars. The objective was straightforward—race against multiple opponents and secure first place by completing several laps. As he played, he analyzed the mechanics, noting that while the controls were smooth, the game lacked depth. The car handling was decent, and the track designs featured tight turns and long straightawa...

Chapter 201 Zaboru Tries Sonaya Games

Zaboru decided to start with Sheriff Juan, and as the game loaded, the story appeared in classic 8-bit text.

“Sheriff Juan, the legendary ranger of the Wild West, is ready to catch all outlaws! But there is one outlaw more evil than any before—Pablo, the ruthless bandit! He has just robbed Sando Bank, and only Sheriff Juan can stop him!”

Zaboru chuckled at the dramatic introduction. “Heh, pretty absurd, really.” Without hesitation, he started the game. Sheriff Jua...

Chapter 200 Zanichi’s Decision and MGB Release!

Friday, March 7, 1992 - Evening

Zanichi sat across from Hikaru Kurata, the CEO of Sonaya, his resignation letter placed neatly on the table between them. Hikaru picked up the letter, scanning it carefully before looking up, his expression unreadable. The air in the room was heavy, filled with unspoken tension. Outside the office window, the neon lights of the Sonaya headquarters flickered, a testament to the company’s aggressive expansion.

“What is the meaning of this, ...

Chapter 199 Sonaya Game Console Almost Released

Friday 7 March 1992

ZAGE’s February game releases remained steady as ever, and the team was now fully focused on the March launch. However, there was no ignoring the massive promotional campaign Sonaya had unleashed for their upcoming MGB (Mugen Game Box). Flyers were plastered across the city, television ads ran on every major network, and the tagline boldly proclaimed, “The Best Console,” openly stating that it would outclass...