"The main components of game production are nothing more than planning, script, art, music, and programming..."
"The programming part is easy to solve. After all, the galgame we want to make is essentially just an electronic novel."
Kitahara Sosuke had learned the basics of using Unity in his previous life during his college years when he had some free time. If it was just an ordinary 2D side-scrolling game, he could manage that job. Even if he had to relearn a new game engine, it would only take a few months at most to reach the level needed to create a galgame.
"As for the script, Kasumi Utako-sensei can handle that task very well." Sosuke himself could manage the script if needed.
Although his abilities had waned over time, he had still experienced countless battles in his past life. While his writing might not be as polished as the top student in the grade, he possessed a "creativity" that Utaha Kasumigaoka lacked. If the story was engaging, it was hard to say who would come out on top if they competed.
"As for CG and character design, with Eriri Spencer Sawamura-sensei on board, there's no need to worry." Drawing was the area where Sosuke felt completely helpless—he had no knowledge or foundation in it. If he wanted to make a game, he'd have to outsource the artwork.
For music, since he wasn't the protagonist with a childhood friend whose cousin happened to be a talented musician, Sosuke could resort to free materials or hire someone to perform. Alternatively, he could purchase classical music with an expired copyright, as often seen in BGM for games like Bishoujo Mangekyou.
"But Aki, the task you assigned yourself is game planning... Let me be blunt, you're not putting your heart into it. You're not qualified."
"I absolutely cannot agree with you."
So far, Kitahara Sosuke's criticism of Tomoya Aki had been purely professional. It was unnecessary to mix in personal feelings; Tomoya couldn't even complete the planning work he had assigned himself. As for the small amount of money he earned from part-time work—well, anyone present could contribute that. Objectively speaking, this was the truth.
"Kitahara-kun, you're being a bit harsh," said Utaha Kasumigaoka, clearly not wanting to collaborate with another woman as the heroine but not wanting to crush Tomoya's dreams either. She had her own little plans.
"It's okay, Utaha-senpai. After all, Kitahara is also a member of our club," Tomoya Aki said, attempting to smooth things over, but his instincts told him danger was brewing.
"No, I'm not a member of your club," Sosuke immediately clarified. He then turned to the girl quietly sitting beside him, speaking with sincerity, "And... Kato, I hope you don't join their club either."
"Kitahara-kun must have his reasons for saying that, right?" Megumi Kato replied calmly, clearly trusting Sosuke more than Tomoya.
"There is indeed something I need to say," Sosuke began, focusing on Tomoya Aki. He wasn't about to let this guy off easily. Even without the upperclassman and Eriri present, he had every intention of making things difficult for Tomoya. Sosuke despised his behavior, and some things had to be clarified to put his mind at ease.
If Tomoya wanted to build a harem, he could do so. As long as he didn't play with people's emotions and avoid the responsibilities, Sosuke wouldn't be so annoyed. Polygamy was still practiced in some countries even in the 21st century, and it didn't necessarily violate laws or morals. If Tomoya wanted a single heroine, that was fine. Ending things early would spare everyone from unnecessary delays. Being single, without a heroine, was even better. It was none of anyone's business as long as there was no intention of having children, and no one would care about a small difference in gender ratio.
But what Sosuke couldn't stand was Tomoya's behavior—knowing full well how the other person felt yet pretending not to know, using others to do his dirty work. That was simply disgusting. Sosuke had expected Utaha's support for Tomoya—after all, he had helped her in her most critical moments—but that didn't make it easier to stomach.
Turning to the blonde idiot, Sosuke asked, "Sawamura-san, judging from your reaction, you're Aki's childhood friend, right? I guessed correctly, didn't I?"
"Based on your reaction, I'm assuming it's the kind of friendship with shared secrets and deep bonds, right?" Sosuke scrutinized the now-flustered Eriri Spencer Sawamura, causing her to falter under his gaze.
"I-I didn't purposely hide that fact. But how did you guess that I'm Eriri Spencer Sawamura?" Eriri suddenly realized the oversight, her hands slapping the table in surprise.
Sosuke remained unmoved. He had already thought of an excuse. "Sawamura, I'm somewhat of an anime enthusiast myself. How could I not recognize the art of Eriri Spencer Sawamura?" In truth, Sosuke knew Eriri's identity from his previous life, but her art style was so unique and eye-catching that even without his memories, he would have been able to recognize her work. Her art was renowned even among students, and it was impossible not to notice.
Eriri, still holding onto her pride, stubbornly retorted, "Fine, I admit I'm Eriri Spencer Sawamura, but this is between me and Tomoya. It has absolutely nothing to do with you!" Her voice was tinged with frustration.
Sosuke ignored her and turned his attention to the more perceptive, black-haired Tomoya Aki. "So, Sawamura-senpai is the childhood friend, and Kasumigaoka-senpai is the girl who suddenly appeared." Unlike Eriri, who had kept her secret identity hidden, Utaha had attended autograph sessions, making her more publicly known. Sosuke didn't feel the need to ask further, as he wasn't in the mood to probe into this world's version of her.
"It's not very convenient for an outsider like me to say this, but the entire process of making this game feels off." Sosuke continued, crossing his arms over his chest. "It's not just Aki, but Sawamura and Kasumigaoka too—the purity of your intentions... is too low."
He leaned back in his chair, delivering his blunt evaluation, unbothered by their reactions.
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