Chapter 27: Chapter 27: We got an applicant, but…
I got an order for maple syrup, albeit a small quantity.
Suddenly I thought, maybe this is a good sign.
So I decided to visit another candy store on my way home, but when I told them it was from Earth, they kicked me out without even looking at the product.
Yup. Well, it's usually like this.
It seems like it will take some time for Sherrard's store to come up with a product that uses the maple syrup.
I guess I' ll just have to wait and see.
I returned to Galerina's office and slumped down at my desk.
"What's wrong with you? I heard you went to Kathy's store. How did it go?"
Sania calls out to me as I continue sullenly slouching.
"Yes. She is very kind and has ordered maple syrup."
When I explained in a faint voice, Sania looked more and more puzzled.
"Good for you. Then why do you look like you're having a hard time?"
"The reason is afterwards, when I jumped in to do business at another store, they kicked me out. I have burned out my spirit. Now I'm Baked Marderita." TLN: Sound delicious
"Oh so..."
"Haaah. There's also a fact that Mardea is tough on startups. The more traditional categories, the more exclusive they seem. Cooking has been around since the beginning of civilization, so I'm sure it's a lot of work. So I can' t keep sulking."
I have to proceed with the localization for Zeldo and Retro Game Pack launch.
And so the days of answering calls from customers and retailers continued as we began the translation process.
There is a wide variety of voices from customers.
We kept answering people who called for various reasons as if we were a consultant.
"I got 2 minutes and 14 seconds on Maruokart time attack. Is that amazing?"
"Yes, it's amazing."
"Do people on Earth travel through pipes like Maruo?"
"If they' re plumbers, they might do that."
"How does a kart drift? How does it accelerate?"
"It's like a whirr, then a whoosh."
"I was playing with a girl that I like and she hit me with a red koora. Does this mean she likes me?"
"If she still play together with you, I don't think she doesnt."
There were many things that were very difficult to answer. I mean, my call line is not a dating consultation.
I guess Galena getting tired of all this.
Many times she replied, "That's something only a magic god knows".
Sania, on the other hand, often makes videos in between translation works and posts them online.
She is the official distributor of the Nikkendo channel in Maldea.
Today, She was filming while recording a game in the corner of the room.
"Hi~, it's Sania's Strategy Corner!
Today, I'd like to reveal a secret technique to outsmart your rivals in Maruokarts!
When you go off course, the speed of the kart slows down, so it's normal to try to stay on course.
But with mushrooms, it's a different story.
On sharp turn, Dash away on inner off course with the mushrooms!
That way, you"ll be able to keep your speed on the off course and take advantage!
You guys should try it!"
Yeah. It's a very conscientious video.
What is being taught is very basic. It's an official distribution.
But since there is no gaming culture on this planet yet, I guess this is enough information for them.
Her videos have been well received by the children and have received several comments.
"Wow, this is going to speed up my time by at least a second!"
"As expected, Ms. Sania. She know everything about video games."
"This is not fair. You're not supposed to go off course."
"Well, it's official, right?"
"Maruokart is a game where you use items to win! It' s not cheating."
"Who wants to play with me?"
"Let's get together somewhere and have a tournament."
Although it is small, but a community is slowly starting to form.
It's a good response for a game console that has yet to reach 10,000 units.
While watching Sania filming, Galena shrugged her shoulders in amazement.
"Sania. How can you talk so cheerfully to an empty wall?"
"That's what video streaming is all about! Leave me alone!"
Despite her blushing face, Sania began to edit the video she had taken with the device.
"I like the reflection of my face here. Fufu, I'm gonna use it as thumbnail."
She herself seems to be enjoying it. That must be a very good thing.
A few days later.
Finally, we received one application for the position we had been looking for.
We're a small company with three employees, so it's impossible to get a flood of applications.
"Hmm. A 22-year-old freelancer…."
Galena muttered as she looked at the applicant history data.
"This girl is fine. As long as she can handle the customers, she's fine."
Sania can't seem to stand answering the phone, so she's trying to hire her immediately.
Well, whoever it is, there is no doubt that she is a valuable resource for us.
However, I think it' s wrong for a company to let someone through without an interview.
That's why we decided to have the applicants come to our office for now.
"M-my name is Fio Laurea. That, p-please take care of me."
A woman with long black hair and a mature atmosphere came in.
Her calm eyes were looking up at me anxiously.
"Well, do you have a reason or aspirations for applying?"
"Y-yes. I found video games are very interesting…."
"I see. How long have you been playing?"
"Umm, about this much."
Apparently she brought her Switz with her, because she pulled it out of her bag and showed it to me.
Looking at the play time column, I saw that Super Maruo have 50 hours.
Maruokarts is ….
"What? 200 hours!"
Sania, who was next to me, looked at her in disbelief.
"Well, it has been on the market for about a month…"
TLN: 1 month = 730 hours…
I asked fearfully, and Fio nodded shyly.
"Y-yes. I've been doing time attacks for a long time,…. I always hated my job, I thought I might enjoy working with games related jobs. So I went to the toy store. Then there was a recruitment of Galerina. I wonder if I can play games here all the time."
This is no good. Following Sania, this person is also looking to play.
"Well, it's not like playing games is our job. Can you handle calls?"
"Y-yes, I did it on my part-time job before…"
Apparently, she can handle the customer calls.
"Okay, fine. Just stay in front of the device for now. If there' s no call, you can play the video game."
"Is that okay !? I-it's dream like workplace …"
Sania decided, and somehow it was decided to hire.
Oh well. As long as she can handle the customers properly, she'll get the job.
We really don't have time to wait for the next applicant.
The Gallerina company decided to make Fio an official employee.
"Um, what's that devilish-looking game ...?"
"It's called Dark Soulla. It's very, very hard."
TLN:Man…while the maldean still only get their hand on mario and mariokart… the galerina employee already play Dark soul…
She immediately turned her attention to the hardcore game that Sania was playing.
Well, I don't care what it is as long they can handle the calls.
And so, we gained another unique member to our family.
By the way, it's not like I don't have vacations.
When I have a day off, I just hang out at my parents' house play games and stuff.
But there's a little event I've planned for today.
TLN: Hint for next chapter… a tournament