Chapter 10 - 9: Discussing with Zanichi
Zaboru sat in his room, staring at his notebook filled with calculations and sketches. The plan to integrate his consoles into arcade systems was bold, and it felt like the logical next step, but convincing his father, Zanichi, to invest such a large sum of money wouldn't be simple.
"Alright," Zaboru muttered, standing up and taking a deep breath. "I need to treat this like a real pitch. No room for doubt."
He rehearsed in front of his mirror, practicing his tone and refining his key points. "Explain the profit potential. Highlight why the console is unique. Show the value for players and arcade owners." Satisfied, he clutched his notebook tightly and made his way to the living room.
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Zanichi sat in his usual spot, reading the evening newspaper, a cup of coffee steaming on the table beside him.
"Dad," Zaboru began, standing firmly to project confidence.
Zanichi lowered the paper, raising an eyebrow. "What's up, CEO? You look like you're about to give a shareholder speech."
Zaboru chuckled nervously but took the comment as encouragement. "Sort of. I've got a business proposal for you."
Intrigued, Zanichi folded the newspaper and set it aside. "Alright, let's hear it. This should be interesting."