Right now, Square did not need to take up the precious Final Fantasy development team. All it had to do was send out a few planning staff, and it could reap the profits from a major title for free.
There was no need to hesitate over a sure-win deal like this.
"For the music." Nakayama Takuya pointed toward the bar in the distance. "Have Yasunori Mitsuda handle it. He understands Chrono Trigger's style best. Maintaining consistency across the series is very important."
Sakaguchi Hironobu looked in the direction Nakayama Takuya was pointing.
Yasunori Mitsuda was sitting on a high stool, staring blankly at the teacup in his hands.
"Mitsuda is indeed the most suitable choice." Sakaguchi Hironobu nodded. "He's been idle for a while now. It's about time we found him a major project to let his talent loose."
Sakaguchi Hironobu picked up the juice on the coffee table and raised it toward Nakayama Takuya.
"Managing Director Nakayama, Square will take this project." Sakaguchi Hironobu's tone was decisive. "First thing tomorrow morning, I'll arrange for people from the Planning Department to go to Ota Ward and connect with Rieko Kodama's team."
The two glasses clinked together with a crisp sound.
Nakayama Takuya took a sip of juice.
The noise of the celebration banquet gradually faded, while the massive gears of Sega Headquarters continued to mesh in orderly motion.
The proposal for Chrono Trigger 2 had only just been submitted to Ota Ward when Rieko Kodama, this decisive female general who moved like thunder and wind, pulled together a full development team that very afternoon.
This lineup had already worked together so smoothly during the Phantasy Star period that the road was familiar and the horses knew the way. Its technical foundation was extremely deep, and with its skill in delicate