Zaboru quickly made his way back to his office, preparing to receive Seiya Shimura and Himura Sendou, who were on their way to ZAGE Tower. This meeting was important — not just a routine update, but a key checkpoint for one of ZAGE's most ambitious infrastructure investments. Zanichi Renkonan, ZAGE's CTO, was already present. As the person directly overseeing the technical and strategic handling of the project, Zanichi had been deeply involved since the early planning stages.
In addition, Zanichi had assigned one of his most reliable people to the project and invited him to attend the meeting as well. His name was Junji Wakaba, a calm and sharp-minded specialist who had been acting as ZAGE's on-site representative. Junji often accompanied Sendou Himura and Seiya Shimura during negotiations and field inspections, ensuring that ZAGE's interests were properly represented. By the time Zaboru settled into his office, Junji was already there, quietly reviewing documents and waiting alongside the others.
It did not take long before Zaboru's office on the fiftieth floor was fully occupied. There were now five people present in total — Zaboru himself, Zanichi Renkonan, Junji Wakaba, Seiya Shimura, and Himura Sendou. The atmosphere was relaxed yet focused, a clear contrast to the heavy strategic meetings that often took place in this room.
Zaboru smiled warmly as he stood up and shook hands with Junji, Seiya, and Himura before everyone took their seats. He let out a light chuckle and spoke casually, "So, how are you gentlemen?"
Seiya grinned and laughed softly. "We're doing great, Zaboru — never better, right, Himura-san?"
Himura Sendou nodded with visible satisfaction, leaning slightly forward as he replied. "Yes, absolutely. Our Fiber-to-the-Home project has been going smoothly — honestly, even better than we initially expected. At this point, most of Japan has either completed fiber cable placement or is already well underway." He continued with confidence, "With strong government cooperation and the financial injections from ZAGE and Support from Seiya here, the project has become fully viable on a national scale. And of course," he added with a glance toward Junji, "having Junji-san here as ZAGE's representative and negotiator has made a huge difference."
Junji scratched the back of his head, clearly embarrassed by the praise, a shy smile forming on his face.
Zaboru chuckled, and Zanichi laughed as well, reaching out to grab Junji by the shoulder in a friendly, approving manner. "I knew you could do it, Jun," Zanichi said with confidence. Junji smiled awkwardly before replying, "Well, it also helps that Himura-san is very easy to work with." Despite his modest words, it was clear that Junji had been performing exceptionally well as ZAGE's representative on this project. His steady negotiations, attention to detail, and ability to balance technical and business concerns had earned Himura Sendou's full trust and satisfaction.
Himura then leaned back slightly in his chair, folding his arms as he continued the report, his tone calm but confident. "Aside from Japan, our expansion into Korea and China is also progressing very well," he said. "Both governments have been surprisingly open-minded and cooperative about this project, especially once they understood the long-term economic and technological benefits of nationwide fiber infrastructure."
He continued without hesitation. "On top of that, ZAGE products are extremely well-loved in both markets. Your games, consoles, and services already have strong brand trust there, which makes negotiations far smoother than usual. In many cases, discussions that would normally take months were resolved in weeks."
Himura nodded thoughtfully as he went on. "We've already begun rolling out Fiber-to-the-Home coverage in major Korean and Chinese cities, starting with high-density urban areas and technology hubs. Early response has been very positive, both from local governments and private sectors." He paused briefly before adding, "That said, as the scale continues to grow and we move deeper into regional coverage, we may require additional budget in the future to maintain our momentum and keep deployment speeds high."
Zaboru nodded in understanding. ZAGE was one of the major investors in this initiative, and he knew exactly how critical the project truly was. High-speed fiber infrastructure wasn't just about faster internet connections — it was the backbone of everything ZAGE envisioned for the future. Online gaming, real-time multiplayer experiences, digital distribution, live streaming, digital payment systems, cloud-based services, and fully integrated digital game platforms all depended on fast, stable, and widely accessible internet infrastructure.
To Zaboru, this project represented far more than cables beneath the ground. It was the foundation of an entire ecosystem. Without fiber-level speeds and reliability, none of ZAGE's long-term ambitions could reach their full potential. Games would be limited, services would lag, and innovation would stall. Supporting this project meant accelerating everything ZAGE planned to build next — removing bottlenecks for them.
This was the future Zaboru had always dreamed of: a world where digital entertainment was seamless, instant, and accessible. That was why, no matter how large the investment became, it was completely necessary. For ZAGE, and for the future of the game industry itself, this project wasn't optional — it was inevitable.
Himura Sendou wasn't finished yet, and his expression shifted slightly as he revealed another piece of news. There was a brief pause, just enough to signal that what he was about to say carried far more weight than a routine update. "There's more good news," he said. "Recently, we've been approached directly by the United States government."
The room immediately grew more attentive.
"They've heard reports about the scale, speed, and efficiency of our Fiber-to-the-Home rollout here in Asia," Himura continued. "At first, they thought it was exaggerated. But after reviewing the data and seeing how quickly we moved from planning to execution, they reached out. Now, they're seriously interested in implementing a similar nationwide Fiber-to-the-Home initiative across American territory as well."
He let out a small breath. "At the moment, we're still in the negotiation phase — discussing scope, timelines, and how responsibilities would be shared. But as expected, being affiliated with ZAGE has made everything significantly easier. The ZAGE name carries a lot of weight internationally. To them, it represents reliability, long-term vision, and proven execution."
Zaboru's eyes widened in genuine surprise. "Even the U.S. government?" he said, clearly impressed. "That's… honestly reassuring to hear." He leaned back slightly, thinking. "The United States is also one of ZAGE's largest consumer bases. If this moves forward, the impact won't just be national — it'll reshape how our services reach players globally."
Himura nodded in agreement. "Exactly. There's also a strong chance that third-party companies from the U.S. will participate in the project," he explained. "They don't want to work under us — they want to work with us, as true partners. Many of them already have regional infrastructure, local expertise, and political connections that could significantly speed up deployment."
He continued, his tone pragmatic. "This kind of collaboration allows us to move faster without centralizing too much control. It keeps things politically balanced, commercially flexible, and technically scalable. Instead of forcing a single model, we adapt to each region while still maintaining overall standards."
Zaboru nodded after a brief moment of thought, clearly considering the implications. "That's fine by me," he said calmly. "As long as it's viable, transparent, and doesn't compromise quality or our long-term vision, I don't have any objections." He paused, then added, "If partnerships help us reach people faster without sacrificing reliability, then they're worth pursuing."
Himura smiled slightly and continued. "If everything goes according to plan, the U.S. rollout will begin after our Korea and China expansions stabilize. Sometime around mid-1999, we can also start a major promotional campaign back in Japan, since most of the groundwork there is already complete."
Zaboru couldn't help but grin. The implications were enormous. With internet speeds increasing by leaps and bounds across multiple regions, he would be able to push ZAGE fully into the era of high-speed online gaming. Multiplayer experiences, digital services, and global connectivity were no longer distant dreams — they were becoming reality.
Seiya chuckled softly, glancing toward Himura with a look that mixed relief and pride. "We've come a long way, haven't we, Himura?" he said, his voice carrying a sense of disbelief at how much had changed.
Himura chuckled in response and nodded firmly. "Yes. Asking ZAGE to become our investor was the best decision we ever made," he said without hesitation. "Back then, we were constantly struggling — budgets were tight, negotiations dragged on, and every expansion felt like a gamble."
Seiya laughed, unable to deny it. It was true. Ever since the capital injections began and the project became officially affiliated with ZAGE, everything had moved forward in leaps and bounds. Government approvals came faster, partners were more cooperative, and technical obstacles that once felt insurmountable were now solved with coordinated effort. What used to take months now took weeks.
For both of them, the contrast was striking. With ZAGE's backing, the project no longer felt fragile or uncertain. It felt unstoppable.
The meeting continued as discussions shifted toward concrete next steps. Zaboru made it clear that ZAGE was prepared to inject additional capital into the Sendou projects, specifically to accelerate the rollout across China and Korea. Speed mattered now more than ever, and Zaboru wanted to ensure there were no unnecessary delays caused by budget constraints or logistical bottlenecks. This commitment immediately lifted the atmosphere in the room.
Himura Sendou couldn't hide his happiness. The additional investment meant more manpower, faster procurement, and the ability to scale infrastructure aggressively instead of cautiously. With ZAGE backing the project even further, the Sendou team could move from steady expansion to full acceleration mode. The meeting carried on for some time after that, covering schedules, regional priorities, and technical coordination, until everything that needed to be discussed was settled and the session finally came to a close.
Zaboru's next task was to move forward with assignments for the three Japanese development teams — TEAM NIWA, NOVA, and IZAN. All three teams had successfully completed their June projects: Digimon World, Winning Eleven 98, and RC Pro-Am 3: Let's n GO, forming a remarkably strong lineup for the month's release. Meanwhile, players across the world were already eagerly waiting for ZAGE's June trailers, which were scheduled to be revealed in just a few days, anticipation steadily building with each passing hour.
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