What does it have to do with me if they hate vests?

"That's just because these technologies are more common," Si Ji said nonchalantly. "China on the other side of the sea has developed technology to turn carbon dioxide into starch. Starlink technology has appeared over at the lighthouse. In addition, there are signs of collaborative research on low-temperature dormant thawing technology and room-temperature superconductivity... There are many truly black technologies in the world."

Of course, this is also the result of Four Seasons' deliberate guidance. Judging from the current global technological blueprint, with the Ark Reactor as an energy source, all that's missing is materials science, and humans will be able to leave the Earth and usher in a true interstellar era.

As luck would have it, Si Ji actually has several such materials in his hands that can be used as the key to open the interstellar era - he even has the maintenance and precautions for these materials, as well as the supporting technology for various special coatings that can be used with them.

Of course, these things need to be released slowly. It is not a good idea to let a baby drive an F1 car and participate in a death race when he has just learned to walk. Although he will run faster, he will also die faster.

"But it's still not as much as Maple Leaf Technology, right? I feel like if it continues like this, Maple Leaf Technology might become a global trust company, leading the world towards a cyberpunk society." The girl muttered, touching her chin.

"Then let's go to the moon and take a look." Si Ji said casually.

"Oh~"

Yamada Fairy made an expectant sound, but it seemed that he was not very interested in cyberpunk itself.

At this time on TV, Qiu Lingwenping was still answering some small questions based on what the reporters said.

[…Of course there is supporting software. In fact, at the same time as the consciousness link device was launched, there was a game software based on "Sword Art Online: Resurrection" written by our national treasure Natsume Makuryu. 】

The Yamada fairy grumbled vaguely, and it was unclear whether he was complaining or simply felt uncomfortable because of hearing that name.

[Sword and Demon Realm is a brand new open world adventure game independently developed by Eagle Jump. The game takes place in a fantasy world called "Aincrad", where those chosen by God will be granted "weapons" and learn various sword skills. You will play a mysterious character named "Stranger". During your free travel, you will meet companions with different personalities and unique abilities, defeat powerful enemies together with them, and recover lost memories - at the same time, gradually discover the truth of "Sword and Demon Realm"]

"It sounds interesting." Si Ji continued nonchalantly, "I just don't know when it will be available for public testing."

"When the game is released, let's buy it and play it together!"

Upon hearing this, Yamada the Fairy immediately spoke, still feeling smug in his heart that he had more time to spend with Four Seasons.

"Yeah." Si Ji also nodded.

[The development of the game has been basically completed - with the support of our new engine technology, the development cycle of stealth games can be even shorter than that of 3A games of the same specifications! We will recruit some players for offline confidential testing in the near future. However, considering security factors, the release of the consciousness link device - we will temporarily call it Gamer Driver and the game cartridge will be postponed to next year or even later depending on the situation. ]

“We have to wait until next year…”

The girl sighed, and her interest that had just arisen was extinguished in an instant. Obviously, for her who would do whatever she thought of, a year was too long.

Si Ji also showed a look of disappointment at the right time, and the girl hurriedly comforted him: "It's okay, we can play together again next year and it will be the same!"

"But I will be a senior in high school next year. I may not have that much time to play games in order to prepare for further studies."

Four Seasons sighed somewhat 'distressed'.

"Continue to study?" Yamada Fairy was stunned.

"Well, although I have already received an offer for some reasons, I still want to go to college, so next year I will aim to go to college and study hard."

Shiki said seriously.

"That's it..."

The girl suddenly became a little depressed.

She didn't mind that Shiki went away to go to college. After all, she didn't have any obsession with where she lived. When the time came, she could just move with Shiki to the city where his university was located. Although this might make it troublesome for Chris Yamada to find her, it was not a big problem.

In comparison, Si Ji has to study hard and doesn't have much time to play with her, which is a bigger problem.

[Of course, I'm sure you've all heard that Natsume-sensei wants to hold a light novel award this time. As someone who shares the same ideals as Natsume-sensei from the beginning, and in order to thank Natsume-sensei for licensing the game production rights of "Sword Demon Online" and its derivative works to us for free, I decided that in addition to being able to receive a generous prize, the top 50 contestants of this "Natsume Award" will also be given the qualification for the closed beta test of "Sword Demon Online"! Considering that some authors may not like to play alone, this qualification includes two test codes, which can be played by two people together! ]

As soon as the words fell, even though Shiki and Yamada Fairy were not present, one could feel that the atmosphere at the interview site suddenly became more heated.

After Qiu Ling Wenping said this, some writers who originally had no interest in the Natsume Award held by Natsume Makuru might also come to get involved. After all, being able to be the first to experience a fully immersive game that witnesses the history of games is still very attractive to the light novel writers who are mostly otaku.

After a long silence, Yamada the Fairy asked Shiki, "You really want to play this, right?"

"That's true, but if you don't want to, Emily..."

"It doesn't matter! Don't worry about it. A mere 50th place is a piece of cake for me!" Yamada Fairy said nonchalantly, "I'd rather see what Natsume's expression would be if I accidentally got the first place!"

Si Ji looked at the girl with satisfaction.

At the same time, he made a perfect facial expression in his mind: The plan is through!

Chapter 363: Bunny Girl Senior Sister is Not Cute and Cold Loli

Mai Sakurajima was sitting in the office of Mengya Family Agency with her plump long legs lifted up and an impatient look on her face.

Chishou Natsuyo, who was standing by, sorting out documents for work, glanced at her secretly.

"Is there anything you want to say?"

Mai Sakurajima was keenly aware of her gaze and couldn't help but ask.

But then he immediately realized that his tone was too harsh and a bit too much for a child, so he patiently added: "You can discuss anything with me."

Chishou Natsuyo said without any expression on her face: "I am the senior."

Sakurajima Mai, who had been acting like a caring older sister, suddenly lost her expression and forced a smile, "Hey, Chitose-chan, did you make a mistake? I've been filming TV shows since I was your age, you know?"

"But I entered the Germination Family before you, so I am the senior."

Chishou Natsuyo continued speaking expressionlessly.

"No, that's not generally the case, right?"

Mai Sakurajima looked at the little guy speechlessly.

The other U149 kids in the agency are all quite close to her. After all, as a well-known child star in the island country, these kids have been able to see the roles she played on TV since they were young, so they naturally feel close to her.

Only Chishou Natsuyo is different. Although she hasn't reached the point where she dislikes me, she always acts like she doesn't want to be suppressed by her.

Maybe she is just strong-willed by nature? Mai Sakurajima could only come to this conclusion.

"When Ms. Sakurajima was a freshman, did you treat the sophomores as your juniors just because you were older?"

Chishou Natsuyo continued.

The phenomenon of seniority-based promotion is quite serious in the island country. This trend has even spread from the upper class to the schools. In kindergartens and elementary schools, everyone is barely equal, but in junior high and high schools, this phenomenon becomes very common.

"I will skip to the third grade and then call him a junior." But Mai Sakurajima was not easy to deal with. She said without losing face: "After all, if you compare it to my situation, I have already learned the first grade things, right?"

Seeing Chiju Natsuyo's hands pause, Sakurajima Mai suddenly felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment as if she had defeated her opponent in a debate.

Immediately, she couldn't help but sneer in her heart. Why should she compete with a little kid?

So she decisively changed the subject: "By the way, does that guy have any plans today?"

The 'that guy' she was referring to was of course Haruta Masaki.

Because she had been saved from puberty syndrome in disguise by Haruta Masaki, the girl originally had a good impression of the sunny, cheerful, handsome and wealthy green-haired young man.

But this good impression was broken by the other party in just half a month.

It is true that Masaki Haruta has a mysterious drive to take action. He is able to cooperate with industry giants like Maple Leaf Publishing to obtain priority adaptation rights for various works in the other party's copyright library. He also went out single-handedly to negotiate many endorsement projects, so that U149, a children's group project that is obviously not of particularly high quality, was actually managed by him so successfully.

But at the same time, this guy has a frivolous... or too careless personality.

For example, once before, he had gotten a very good TV script, and he had integrated the director and the filming team at the speed of light. When everything was progressing in an orderly manner, he, the male lead, disappeared.

After a while, he would appear on the set from time to time, quickly finish filming his part and leave immediately without staying for a moment. Even if the director wanted him to keep a take, he would flatly refuse in his capacity as an investor and producer.

No one can shake his willfulness, and some staff members who spoke out against him were directly fired by him. Unlike other directors who were the "set tyrants", in the filming team brought in by Mengya Family, the set tyrant who cannot be disobeyed is him, the leading actor who seems to take nothing to heart.

Sakurajima Mai approached him several times, hoping to make him understand that it is an actor's duty to focus on the performance. But the final result was always unhappy. It was obvious that the guy didn't even consider himself an actor. This made Sakurajima Mai very disappointed in him.

It is worth mentioning that Haruta Masaki's acting skills are actually quite outstanding. He does not feel empty because he cannot feel the character's emotions, nor does he feel that he is trying too hard to express the character's mood. Everything is just right, and there is no feeling that he was just an ordinary person a month ago and only started acting halfway.

At the same time, he has a good sense of the camera and can always be in an excellent position in front of the camera. This presence becomes more obvious during post-production editing.

Facts have proven that there were no problems with the shots he had taken before, and there was no need to "keep one". But even so, Mai Sakurajima's impression of Masaki Haruta took a sharp turn for the worse, from the original feeling of a bit of ignorant nostalgia to gradually becoming like looking at a large non-burnable garbage...

Well, although Haruta Masaki is not guilty of such a crime, at least he was quite serious when acting and remembered his lines well. He didn't need to just say 1234 and have the post-production team dub and lip-sync him. But you can't expect Sakurajima Mai to remain rational after her youthful feelings are shattered - this is her first love!

"Mr. Haruta should come today."

Chishou Natsuyo took out a small notebook and looked at it and said.

In the entire Moe family, Chiju Natsuyo is the only person in Japan who knows the whereabouts of Haruta Masaki (whether he will be refreshed here). Although it is unbelievable, Sakurajima Mai also knows that this little guy is Haruta Masaki's assistant.

"It's really rare that you show up when there is no work." Sakurajima Mai raised her eyebrows and said.

She had just asked casually, but she didn't expect the other party to actually come back.

"It's to check the post-production of the previous TV series." Chishou Natsuyo continued to answer with an expressionless face.

This child always looks pretty good when she's participating in photo shoots, but she becomes like this on a normal day. She has never concealed it on various variety shows, but this silent loli look has not diminished her popularity as an idol. On the contrary, it has made her very popular among many women - it is said that her cold and delicate appearance can easily arouse maternal instinct and protective desire.

Sakurajima Mai glanced at Chiju Natsuyo and felt that those people found it difficult to understand: This child is just cold and not coquettish, right?

"Yo~ I'm here~" Suddenly, the office door opened and Haruta Masaki came into the room with a wanton smile on his face.

Then Sakurajima Mai was surprised to see that Chishou Natsuyo's little face seemed to melt like a glacier, revealing a smile that was more charming than the cherry blossoms in spring.

"...No, that's not good! This smile... I feel like I'm going to become a lolita lover too!"

Chapter 364: Task Processing Master

"As usual, let's finish all the work that's been piling up in the office all at once~"

Haruta Masaki sat down on the boss chair with a dashing smile and said energetically.

"The acceptance of the TV series post-production editing..." asked Chishou Natsuyo in a daze.

"That was already done on the way here."

Haruta Masaki gave her a thumbs up and said, "The people in charge of post-production and editing should be crying while working overtime now."

Mai Sakurajima frowned: "Hey, this is too much..."

"They thought that because I was often away from the office, they could cut corners and do things perfunctorily, and finally make a false defense," Haruta Masaki still smiled, but he looked a little creepy for some reason. "Those guys just deserved it."

In fact, because the script and shooting quality are very high, even if it is edited into pieces in the later stage, the final product can still pass the passing line. However, Haruta Masaki only looks sunny and gentle, but under his vest beats the dark heart of a capitalist. Those who dared to take his money and play tricks on him have all become dirty fireworks in the development process of Maple Leaf Technology.

After the TV series is completed, none of the post-production and editing staff will be able to stay in this industry.

After all, if you don't do it, there are plenty of Parugs who will do it.

Unexpectedly, the editor was the one who was in the wrong. Mai Sakurajima suddenly stopped talking as if she was choked and stood there, looking a little embarrassed.

Haruta Masaki didn't wait for her to adjust her mindset, but just picked up the documents on the table and started looking through them.

"I have reviewed these documents. Do I need to give you a brief explanation? This will save time."

Chiju Natsuyo came to Haruta Masaki's side and whispered.

"Then trouble you."

Haruta Masaki trusted the girl so much that he threw the document in his hand and waited for her report.

Xia Shi said seriously, "The Hirata Entertainment Production Committee has invested in a TV series and hopes that children from U149 can play the leading role when they were young."

Chuntian waved his hand nonchalantly: "I've read the script of that TV series. The plot is pretty average. It won't help your popularity much. If the director is unreliable, it might even fail. It doesn't matter if you reject it."

Mai looked blank: "Why do you know the name of the TV series even though I didn't tell you the name?"

Haruta Masaki ignored her and just waited for Natsuyo to continue.

"Niina keeps bringing dolls from home and wants to transform the lounge into a doll house."

Haruta Masaki thought for half a second and then nodded.

"I allowed it."

Sakurajima Mai: "Don't allow it! The whole lounge is about to be filled with dolls, and it will completely lose its original purpose!"

The two ignored her complaints and just continued talking.

"During offline communication, the producer of 315 Production revealed that he is very optimistic about the development of our agency and is interested in collaborating with our agency."

Haruta Masaki waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it. If they really want to collaborate, they will apply through the official cooperation channel... Don't get me wrong, they are the challengers now."

"No, no, no, we are the new agency, right? They are the old agency?" Sakurajima Mai stated the facts.

Haruta Masaki snorted: "They are just mortals who were born without a family."

The girl felt numb: "We are mortals too!"

Chizu Natsuyo: "Alice hopes to add new dance classes."

Haruta Masaki nodded and said, "I understand. We will start the belly dance course right away."

Mai Sakurajima: "No, I don't think she wants to learn those kinds of funny skills..."

Chizu Natsuyo continued expressionlessly, "'Extreme Comedian' sent us an invitation and hopes that our artists can participate in their show."