Chapter 214: Gala Show   In the initial plans for the Gala Concert, when the names of disaster-stricken areas were mentioned, there were concerns within the company.

Wouldn't it cause unnecessary misunderstandings among residents already affected by earthquakes? Given that the Gala Show itself was perceived by the general public as a celebratory performance after the event, there were worries about whether it might damage the good image of Pentagon, which we had worked hard to build.

However, to me, this Gala Concert held a slightly different significance.

Rather than just promoting the game software we've developed, I wanted it to serve as a means to comfort those affected by the earthquake, and to educate gamers from all over the country about the severity of the disaster-stricken areas.

That's why we planned to include voluntary fundraising activities for the users attending this concert.

Fortunately, whether they understood my intentions or simply out of expectation, the tickets for the Gala Show by Gift from the Gods were receiving an overwhelming response.

While Gift from the Gods received polarizing opinions due to its ending, it was undoubtedly a unique game where the completed framework of a rhythm game was enjoyed alongside its storyline.

Additionally, the separately sold OST had shown the highest sales in the gaming market's history.

Judging from my recent conversation with Junpei, it seemed that the participation of not only the core users but also the casual users in this Gala Concert was quite promising.

After finishing up work with my colleagues and handing Kaori her lunchbox again, I set aside the empty lunchbox and sipped on some cold water.

"The stage setup should be finished around this evening." "I need to arrange the seating by tomorrow, and oh, also need to check the external screens of the building..." "I took care of that just now." "Really? That's a relief.

Thanks to you, I have one less thing to do." "Oh, and the team leader will finish work early tomorrow and come here." "The team leader...

Hayashi? They're about to get married, and you still address them as the team leader?" "Well, since I've been calling them that all along, it's a bit tricky to change the title..." Well, Yuki and I were in a similar situation.

Understanding Kaori's feelings better than anyone else, I nodded and finished the water in the bottle.

"But Director, didn't you sort of forcefully propose to Yuki unnie once? How did that feel?" *Cough* *Cough* *Splutter* As Kaori's surprising question caught me off guard, I ended up coughing uncontrollably.

"Who told you that?" *Chuckle* "Why are you so flustered? If they're Pentagon employees, they must know everything.

Director, you're quite famous, you know~" "If you know, can't you just pretend you don't?" "Do you not want to talk about it?" "Well, it's not exactly something to boast about, you know?" "Kaori, I have a good idea.

Want to hear it?" "What? What is it!?" "Well, you see...

*chuckle*" Goodbye, Hayashi.

& Three days later, at the Gala Concert for Gift from the Gods, Hayashi turned to me as he watched the stage for the upcoming concert.

"Director, why are you keeping me here?" "Keeping you? What nonsense.

Kaori is here too, and the Virtual Idol went Gold (final stage of development before production) just last week.

Sometimes, even for mental health reasons, it's good to watch such concerts." "...

For some reason, it feels like you're particularly considerate of me today.

Is there something fishy going on?" ...

This guy catches on so quickly...

At that moment, Kaori, who was on the other side of the stage, looked at me and drew a circle above her head with both hands.

Fortunately, as Hayashi was turned away, he didn't catch sight of her suspicious gaze towards me.

Avoiding Hayashi's eyes, I raised my thumb towards Kaori and gave her a slight wink.

Ah, I have to handle Gala Show and prepare for the upcoming launch event, and now, I have to take care of staff proposals too.

So busy...

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