195 ToSuKi
Since Mira's pregnancy around early June, Shin hasn't had sex for quite a while now, and he's been feeling the built-up lust. However, since Mira was still recovering, he distracted himself by taking care of their baby.
Afterward, he would immerse himself in work. But when he caught a glimpse of his employee's sexy body, Shin immediately shook his head and immersed himself in coding on his computer instead.
"Why do men have to be like this?" Shin thought as he continuously tapped into his computer.
No matter what, he would not resort to cheating; he is a man. After completing his programming for the game engine, he took out a Bible and started reading.
While tempted by evil, he would read the Bible or sometimes novels to quell the malevolent thoughts in his mind, recognizing their potential for harm.
As he immersed himself in reading, his phone rang, and he noticed it was the Yakuza leader, Obi Yuu.
Shin frowned, and surprisingly, Obi Yuu also celebrated the birth of his son. Truth be told, while Shin grappled with handling this group of criminals with mental problems, he could perceive that these people genuinely liked serving him overall, evident in their sincere joy at his son's birth.
"Is this how Kim Jong-un feels?" Shin pondered, sensing a parallel with dictators worshipped by their people and military.
He was also informed by Obi Yuu about his elder sister, Reina, being involved with a Yakuza gang and having a boyfriend named Kenshin.
Upon learning of this, Shin asserted, "Deal with that guy if he does anything to my sister," and Obi Yuu dutifully followed his orders.
No matter how spoiled his elder sister Reina was, there's a saying that blood is thicker than water.
Shin still cared for his siblings, no matter how poorly they treated him; after all, they were family.
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While the KiShin-Apple gained some recognition in the United States of America, the Tora-Suzuki Alliance shouldn't be forgotten. On February 24, 1993, they launched their own handheld video game console in the Japanese market.
It was named the ToSuKi handheld, differing from the Gameboy. It featured a slightly rounded shape, and the screen followed this curvature, with controls positioned beneath the small screen. The screen itself was slightly larger than that of the Gameboy. The cartridge slot was situated on its back, similar to the Gameboy.
Even if KiShin were to sue Tora and Suzuki, the ToSuKi boasted distinct hardware and a different architectural design on its board. The overall design also differed from that of the Gameboy.
This is Tora and Suzuki's approach. In their imitations, they ensured that even if KiShin sued them, they were confident they hadn't violated copyright law due to the subtle differences between the two products.
So, even if KiShin fans worldwide were annoyed about why KiShin wasn't pursuing legal action, there's no point for KiShin in doing so. Not only would it be a waste of money, but KiShin would not ultimately prevail in the end.
Following the release of the ToSuKi, there was a limited video game lineup for the handheld.
The anime featuring both Tora and Suzuki, centered around mechs and technology, was also adapted into video games.
Moreover, they introduced a Pong video game, allowing two players to engage in a battle with Pong. Although an old video game from the 60s, it was enhanced by Tora and Suzuki.
Tora and Suzuki also introduced a video game reminiscent of Pokémon, though not exactly Pokémon itself. It revolved around collecting mechs, with mech battles being the primary gameplay.
Additionally, they released several Tora and Suzuki video game sequels exclusively playable on ToSuKi.
With these developments, Tora and Suzuki fans, who had been experiencing an all-time low as the KiShin dominated the market, found newfound happiness. The dwindling community also regained its vitality.
"This is a comeback!" exclaimed a Tora fan.
"Hahaha, Gameboy is doomed; ToSuKi will dominate Japan!" proclaimed a devoted Suzuki fan.
Interestingly, some of these Tora and Suzuki fans were "Scavengers" of video games. A few among them possessed a masochistic inclination towards enjoying what some might consider trash video games. They willingly devoted their lives to playing these games, and while some Tora and Suzuki games had bugs, these masochistic enthusiasts played them wholeheartedly, unaffected by the glitches.
These "Scavengers," in particular, didn't seek societal help, and that's precisely why they identified as Tora and Suzuki fans. The flawlessly crafted video games with minimal bugs from KiShin didn't inspire or interest them in the least.
If Shin were to discover the existence of this group of people, he probably wouldn't believe it even if he were slapped to death.
Who would dislike good video games, anyway? These unconventional individuals do.
With the release of ToSuKi, the battle between Tora, Suzuki, and KiShin in the video game community across several arcades was initiated.
With ToSuKi boasting a superior color palette, impressive sound speakers, and a more ergonomic design for comfortable holding compared to the blocky shape of KiShin's Gameboy.
"Gameboy? Or a piece of block?" A Suzuki fan grinned as he observed a KiShin fan holding a Gameboy.
The sales for ToSuKi on its first day were quite high. While it didn't reach the same level as KiShin's Gameboy, it was a significant achievement for Tora and Suzuki, especially considering the long period during which they hadn't seen any profits in the video game industry.
Additionally, Tora and Suzuki embraced collaboration with independent game developers, allowing them to create and develop their own video games for the ToSuKi handheld console.
Independent video game companies are growing each day, fueled by the rising popularity of video games. Those who once doubted the future of video games now find themselves looking up, as the video game industry has become a driving force for Japan's declining economy, providing crucial support.
Despite the overall video game industry's inability to fully counteract Japan's economic decline due to recession, it remains a significant asset in contributing to Japan's economic well-being.
