How to raise a random guy's wife

With her cherry lips slightly parted, Kobayashi Megumi ate the fruit and then bit down hard twice, as if threateningly.

Kobayashi Sora became a little more obedient.

He behaved himself for a while.

Kobayashi Megumi's typing became increasingly sluggish, and the originally fluent characters gradually turned into incomprehensible gibberish.

She saved it casually, her voice soft and sweet, "I think I've finished writing."

"Are you really done writing?" Kobayashi Sora took the mouse. "Let me check."

"Mmm~" Kobayashi Megumi responded softly.

"It seems a little short..."

"Then you can leave, I'll continue writing."

"I misread it," Kobayashi Sora replied seriously. "It's exceptionally well-written and deserves a good reward—hmm."

He was too slow in giving rewards.

Kobayashi Megumi decided to take it herself.

-

"The revisions are finished?" Kobayashi Sora looked at Sakurako-sensei and Sagara Mayu in surprise. "So fast?"

There should have been more people, but not many in the production team dared to face him directly, so the task of reporting fell to the two of them.

“I was the one who was dragged along…” Mayu Sagara slumped weakly on the table, looking utterly exhausted. “Sakurako-sensei’s passion is terrifying.”

Kobayashi Megumi's revised proposal showed Sakurako-sensei even more possibilities, igniting her passion for creation.

“I was one of those who got dragged along.” Sakurako-sensei adjusted her glasses. “Mayu’s been really enthusiastic lately, and her efficiency is amazing. As her senior, I can’t let her down.”

Kobayashi Megumi looked at Sagara Mayu and roughly guessed what she was thinking.

If nothing unexpected happens, it's probably because Eriri joined the Superstar project.

With such a powerful illustrator joining the team, Mayu Sagara, who originally felt no pressure, also felt a sense of urgency.

She had also seen the promotional image for Eriri's "Chronicles of the Universe XIII".

Despite her considerable efforts, Mayu Sagara not only failed to feel closer to Eriri, but instead saw the gap between them more clearly.

So after seeing Eriri's four-panel comic, Mayu Sagara felt like she was being chased.

Kobayashi Sora sighed, having guessed some of Sagara Mayu's thoughts.

I also came to understand Akane Akasaka's actions all along.

Although this is somewhat inhumane, it feels really good to exploit creators and see results in a short period of time.

Next, of course, is the time for game testing.

Everyone gathered again at Shibuya Kanon's café, and Tang Keke excitedly began playing games.

Then......

"How could this happen..." Tang Keke lamented. On the screen was a CG of her performing alone on stage, ultimately failing miserably, with Shibuya Kaon looking helpless in the corner.

Even though it's a game, Tang Keke still can't accept it.

Due to a series of unfortunate events, she was unable to help Shibuya Kanon muster the courage to stand on the stage with her.

Unwilling to give up, she attended the celebration alone and, unsurprisingly, failed the exam.

School idol activities have to come to an end here.

"If the stickiness value is a little higher, it can trigger another branch," Mayu Sagara reminded. "After seeing Coco on stage, Kanon was moved and finally mustered up the courage to choose to become a school idol with Coco."

“I was originally going to find Xiangyin,” Tang Keke muttered, “but I went to the wrong place.”

“Reaching a certain level of ‘sticky’ points with other people can also trigger different routes,” Mayu Sagara added. “If you reach the required sticky points with Chihiro, she will help Kanon with you…”

Chapter 447 Game Test

"With Chihiro's help, Kanon can also successfully go on stage." Mayu Sagara explained in detail, "If the stickiness value with Ren reaches the standard, Ren's route can be unlocked in advance, and she can agree to the school idol activity; if Sumire's stickiness value reaches the standard, we can go on stage together and win the newcomer award."

"This design is very reasonable," Heian Nasumi smiled confidently. "If I were to compete, the newcomer award would be a piece of cake!"

"But your attitude was terrible." Tang Keke mimicked Ping An Mingjin's outburst back then, "Who do you think I am!"

This is the first line spoken by Sumire Heian in the game, and it's also what she said when Shibuya Kanon and Tang Keke asked her to be a school idol.

"That's because your preparations were too meager!" Heian Meijin retorted stubbornly. "All you had was a flyer, talking about being a school idol? Who would pay attention to you!"

Eriri rested her chin on her hand and said, "Back then, there were people who wanted to recruit others without bringing anything."

Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced sideways, "Back then, someone took something, but it turned out to be their own work that they were preparing to publish."

"There were two people who were absolutely unwilling at first," Kobayashi Sora said, his gaze sweeping across the room. "But they ended up enjoying it."

“There are three,” Tang Keke added.

"Alright, alright," Shibuya Kanon said, trying to smooth things over. "Let's talk about games."

Lan Qiansha blinked her red eyes repeatedly, "So, the previous problem is solved, right?"

Hazuki Ren looked at Kobayashi Sora and asked, "Is it ready for release?"

Everyone felt that the game was already very good. Although it wasn't perfect and some parts had been compromised for the sake of the overall game, there weren't any major problems.

Kobayashi Megumi raised a delicate eyebrow. "Still a little unsure?"

"Well, after all, this is an internal discussion," Kobayashi Sora replied. "We also need some external advice."

Making games is similar to writing.

It's difficult to spot typos in an article yourself.

The problems that exist in the game are also difficult for the developers to discover.

Liella! Superstar is the second game that Sora Kobayashi has worked on, and it also involves subsequent Superstar projects, including but not limited to Star Group's school idol activities, Kasumigaoka Utaha's light novel, Eriri's manga...

The previous "Cherry Blossom Promise" involved Kobayashi Sora's personal job change. Kobayashi Sora needed to be responsible for herself, so she could easily make the decision.

Although she later made many compromises to support Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri's creative passion.

Now, it involves not only himself, but also Star Cluster, Eri Kasumi, the Superstar production team, Mayu Sagara who just debuted, and Sakurako-sensei with amazing creative passion...

"Let's be on the safe side." Kobayashi Sora hesitated for a moment. "I'll have someone test it."

This person needs to have limited knowledge of the star cluster members, understand game development but not be involved in the development of this game, have extensive game experience, and be able to provide professional guidance rather than a vague feeling.

The best choice would of course be Akane Akasaka, but her current health condition...

Although she was secretly creating art and hadn't really taken proper care of herself, she tried to work as little as possible.

The rest...

“So…” Hashima Iori tossed her slightly wavy hair, which clearly required three visits to the hair salon a week to maintain, her red eyes reflecting Kobayashi Sora’s face, “President Kobayashi suddenly invited me to the coffee shop, so it was to talk about games.”

"if not?"

“That makes sense when you think about it.” Iori Hashima glanced slightly to the side. “After all, he had his girlfriend with him.”

"So what if?"

"I never expected that someone I didn't notice at all back then would have such a tight grip on President Kobayashi. I can be wrong sometimes too."

Kobayashi Sora: "Are you kidding me again?"

“I’m saying… Sora, we used to be good friends, and now that I’ve resigned, I’m no longer your subordinate.” Hashima Iori said seriously, “I even helped you buy some time recently, and this is the attitude you get? I’m so heartbroken.”

Kobayashi Sora narrowed her eyes slightly.

Kobayashi Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sora, "You abandoned him?"

Xiao Lin Kong Qing: "..."

Iori Hashima laughed happily, "You've finally met your match."

"Let's get down to business," Kobayashi Sora said, taking out her laptop. "This is a new game I made, and I need your help to test it."

"I'm the producer and director of another game now. You want me to see your game?" Iori Hashima rested her chin on her hand, looking at the girl passing by the window. "Without an apology, or even a word of comfort?"

Kobayashi Sora: "You've been like this lately..."

“Let’s begin now.” Iori Hashima pulled the laptop in front of him. “The opening CG is amazing! It seems to have great potential. You’re really good at scouting talent… You’re truly exceptional.”

So how many shameful things have you done lately that you're afraid people will find out?

Speed ​​reading is a basic skill in the industry, and speedrunning games is similar.

If you only read the text without listening to the voiceover, it's easy to complete a route in a short time.

"Hehehe..." Finally ending a line, Iori Hashima made a strange sound. "Sora, did you make this?"

"It's impossible to even imagine. It's the result of the joint efforts of the production team."

"What I mean is, is this the result of your ideas?"

"That's one way to understand it."

"Making such a big change in your second game, I have to say you've changed a lot. You probably wouldn't have taken such drastic measures before." Iori Hashima said, restarting the game and playing it slowly. "Well, no, not a drastic change, but a series of adjustments caused by a change in a basic element. There are often people like that, you and I have seen many. After making one game, they feel like they've been ordained, thinking about creating a masterpiece that's completely different from existing works, sweeping away the rotten atmosphere in the industry—I thought you weren't like that."

"That's enough of the preamble, the sarcasm and sarcastic remarks. Let's get to the point."

"Don't take away my fun! I don't get many chances to be so righteous and insult you to your face. Can't you let me enjoy this more?" Iori Hashima complained, "I've been waiting for this day for so long."

Kobayashi Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sora intently, "You really never abandoned him?"

Xiao Lin Kong Qing: "..."

If he had known this day would come, he should have abandoned Iori Hashima a few times over.

Chapter 448 Deadly Disaster

Iori Hashima laughed happily, "You've finally met your match."

“This has already happened,” Kobayashi Sora said with a hostile look. “There’s no need to do it again.”

Iori Hashima looked completely innocent. "I'm not the culprit, so why are you taking it out on me?"