Another world Game Developers in Japan`s 1991

After negotiating with Akechi on Saturday, August 22, 1991, Zaboru returned home, eager for Monday's arrival—the day the ZEPS consoles would be delivered. He could barely contain his excitement. To pass the time, he refined his music and drawing skills in his room while continuing to test ZEPS at home.

Finally, Monday, August 24, arrived. It was the day Zaboru had been waiting for. Tetsuo had already confirmed that 300 ZEPS consoles and 800 cartridges were on their way to the ZAGE office. Zaboru tried to act calm, but inside, he was brimming with excitement. Meanwhile, Yugo, unable to contain his enthusiasm, was literally jumping around.

"Oh shieet! I can't wait!" Yugo exclaimed.

Yuna, annoyed by his antics, smacked him on the head. "Stay still, you idiot!"

Shortly after, two large moving trucks arrived at the ZAGE office. The drivers and movers from Saiko Machine efficiently unloaded the shipment. The components were neatly packed in about 40 boxes to ensure nothing was damaged during transportation. With the help of the movers and ZAGE employees, the products were soon organized in the storage area.

Zaboru grinned as he turned to Yuna and Yugo. "Alright, guys, let's begin the assembly!"

With that, the trio got to work. They spent the next several weeks assembling the ZEPS consoles, working tirelessly from August 24 to September 14. Thanks to Yuna and Yugo's speed and efficiency, they managed to complete the assembly right on schedule. By the end of it, they had put together 300 ZEPS consoles and 800 cartridges, which were distributed as follows:

125 Pac-Man125 Mario Bros.125 Donkey Kong125 Excitebike125 Punch-Out!!175 Super Mario Bros.

Once the assembly was complete, Zaboru contacted Tetsuo again to place an order for another batch—600 more ZEPS consoles and 800 cartridges. Production was set to begin the following week, and Tetsuo assured him that payment could be made after half the order was processed, giving Zaboru about a month to start selling the first batch.

Now, with September 14 here, everything was ready. The company ZAGE officially created and the patents for ZAGE consoles , games and many more already completed, The only thing left to do was to market the product, and for that, ZAGE held another company meeting. This time, Shinsuke was in charge, presenting his strategy to ensure ZEPS's successful launch on September 19.

As all ZAGE employees gathered in the meeting room, Shinsuke took the stage. "Alright, everyone, I'm going to explain our marketing plan. First, we're going to dress as Our video game characters! Then, I'm already modifying my truck to become a portable ZEPS demo station, featuring Super Mario Bros.ill also already adding some other our games posters to my truck! So the child who doesn't know will be curious about them!. We'll take the truck to local parks where kids usually play and attract them to try the game. The challenge will be simple—any kid who clears the first level of Super Mario Bros. will win a prize!"

He then revealed a box full of brand-new toys. "I've already bought a selection of the latest toys as prizes. This way, kids will be motivated to play, and once they get hooked, they'll start asking their parents to buy ZEPS when it hits the stores!"

Zaboru was astonished by the plan. "That's a really solid strategy, Shinsuke-san. Let's do it! Everything is ready, right?"

Shinsuke grinned. "Yeah! The truck, the ZEPS consoles, the TV, and the toys—everything is set. Now, we just need to dress the part! Boss, you're going to be Mario, and I'll be Luigi!"

Yugo groaned. "Wait! I want to join too!"

Yuna sighed. "There are only two spots available, Yugo. Give it up."

Shinsuke smirked. "Who said there are only two spots? I've also prepared a Pac-Man and Donkey Kong mask! Yugo and Yuna, you two will help us by dressing up as them!"

"I'll be Pac-Man!" both siblings said in unison.

Yuna, frowning, turned to her brother. "You're not going to make your delicate sister wear the Donkey Kong mask, are you?"

Yugo smirked. "What delicate? You're the most suitable Donkey Kong here!"

That was enough to trigger Yuna, who proceeded to beat up her brother until he surrendered, agreeing to wear the Donkey Kong mask while she took Pac-Man.

Zaboru sighed at their antics, while Sayuri, playing the role of the professional, would assist them in managing the event and presenting the brand image. During the promotion, she would handle interactions with parents, document the entire process with her camera, and ensure everything ran smoothly.

With their costumes ready, the team prepared for their mission. Zaboru grinned as he looked at everyone. "Alright, team! Let's roll out!"

"YEAH!" The ZAGE employees cheered as they set off to introduce ZEPS to the world, targeting the local parks where children played.

To be continued…