Sometimes, fate is a truly wondrous thing.
Yui Asaka thought this.
Some actors embark on a dazzling career from the very day they debut.
Some newcomers are fired by their agencies after their debut if they don't gain much fame.
But when it comes to your own turn, these rules no longer apply.
Yui Asaka stood in the ring, or rather, in the center of the stage, looking at the audience who were staring at her in a daze.
As a Nova who debuted as a singer, Yui Asaka path can be described as extremely bleak.
Her debut single, " Summer Girl," was a lukewarm reception, and the agency's next few singles are not expected to fare much better.
Sometimes, Yui Asaka even wondered if she really wasn't cut out to be an idol.
The firm's staff told her to persevere and work hard.
One day she will shine, reach the top, and become a top idol.
Ha, that's easy for you to say.
Someday? When is that?
Maybe five years, maybe ten?
How many years does an idol's career typically last?
Yui Asaka thought her career might have come to an end.
But not long ago, the firm where he worked was suddenly acquired by a game company that appeared out of nowhere.
Then, he received an invitation from his superior, Lin Lixin, and boarded a flight to California.
Am I dreaming?
Yui Asaka gripped the Mike tightly, took a deep breath, and suddenly revealed a bright smile.
Yes, one day you will shine!
That day is today! It's right now!
"Athena, Ikimasu! ( Athena, here she comes!)"
Ugh!!!
Her clear, sweet voice, typical of a young girl, paired with an outfit that looked like it stepped right out of a game, captivated everyone's hearts with just one sentence.
Cuteness and innocence will always be the best!
As the song ended, cheers completely drowned out Yui Asaka on stage.
She was breathing heavily, her cheeks flushed with excitement and covered in fine beads of sweat.
Speaking in heavily accented English, almost indistinguishable, she gave a brief self-introduction with the help of the guide.
She then took the floppy disk Sam handed her and held it high in front of the audience and the cameras.
"Everyone, please support HeeWong! Psycho Soldier Team!!! Psycho Soldier Team, Fight!"
"I want to buy ten tickets!!!"
"Click"
The spotlights suddenly went out all at once, leaving only one beam fixed on her.
Another female voice suddenly rang out from somewhere.
Compared to Yui Asaka, she has a bit more of a spoiled and willful air.
"Huh? Psycho Soldier Team? The KOF Tournament champion belongs to our Women Fighters Team!"
A second spotlight suddenly shone, projecting the figure standing in the passageway onto the wall.
Soaring!
turbulent!
generous!
" Mai Shiranui, ginseng! ( Mai Shiranui, ginseng!)
Some people look at others from top to bottom.
Some people prefer to work from the bottom up; it's all a personal choice.
But when facing her, it's hard not to start from the middle.
She gracefully walked through the passageway, heading towards the arena.
Amidst the sounds of swallowing coming from both sides, she reached into her chest and pulled out a floppy disk.
Unlike the Psycho Soldier Group, this cover features three female characters with distinct styles.
Mai Shiranui, Yuri Sakazaki, and King.
As Close-Up of the floppy disk appeared on the screen, the scene suddenly switched to a pre-recorded promotional video.
This is gameplay footage of the three Women Fighters Team.
Mai Shiranui's bright red ninja outfit and signature tassel tail made her the center of attention from the very first moment the show started.
NovaBo's multi-graphics coprocessor architecture brings support for a far greater number of active sprites on screen than ever before.
The projectiles are spirits, the moving characters are spirits, and even individual parts of a character can be spirits.
Rock-a-bye----
Vivian looked at Mai Shiranui's idle animation on the screen and coughed awkwardly.
"Lin, you've created these 'necessary elements' using our already strained graphics capabilities?"
"This is art, something the public enjoys."
Lin Lixin crossed his arms and nodded with satisfaction, looking as if he were admiring the world's greatest masterpiece.
This was a Legend king of doujinshi.
Just having Mai Shiranui and Chris standing together is enough to evoke childhood memories for so many people.
In the blink of an eye, Sayuri Kokusho was already standing on the ring, facing off against Yui Asaka.
"Mina! Please support our Women Fighters Team!"
Down in the audience, John curled his lip, disliking this brash fellow who had barged in so abruptly.
"What's going on? Does this guy think being sexy is superior to being cute? How ridiculous."
If he had to choose one character booster pack, he would definitely choose the Athena one.
He still prefers the Athena style.
"Sexiness is nothing compared to cuteness! Don't you think so, Mike?"
"Ah?"
Mike forced his gaze away from Mai Shiranui. "Sorry, what did you just say?"
"We hope everyone is ready, because what follows is a friendly match for all the players who have worked hard to attend!"
"But before that—after GG, I'll be right back!"
Since it's still a TV program, it's natural to insert GG during the three-hour live broadcast so that the TV station can earn revenue.
However, Channel 29 GG consoles released during this month's prime time slot were booked by GAMENOVA.
For viewers glued to their televisions, this might be a time when they can safely go to the restroom.
But for the audience at the scene, this was a crucial moment.
First-ever character booster packs available for pre-order!
Although the game itself won't be officially available in major convenience stores until the day after the show.
"Quick, Mike, clear a path for me! I'm going to grab a few more booster packs from the Psycho Soldier Team!"
John, who had a pass, was already in the front row of the audience. Upon receiving the signal, he immediately jumped up and, with Mike in tow, sprinted towards the seats Yui Asaka was sitting.
"Ahem, I have an idea, John!"
Mike slammed on the brakes, swerving to face Sayuri Kokusho's side. "I'll go help you grab the starting spot for the Women Fighters Team! That way, we'll both have a chance to get them!"
"F**k, you're right! Let's split up!"
"The ratings data for the first time slot is out."
In Studio Channel 29, an assistant presents McCoy with the latest printed documents.
"1.17%?! Are you sure?"
"Sorry, sorry, this is indeed a printing error."
The assistant bowed repeatedly in apology, pointing to the viewership rating data, "The latest figure is 1.2%."
"Oh My God----"
McCoy felt like he was about to lose his balance.
This viewership rating was similar to what their channel, Channel 29, had at its peak.