Original subtitles

Hey, look!

Whoa...

What the hell is that?!

A UFO?

Oh my...

M-Mamoru-kun!

Someone's coming out!

Is that...

E-Echo?

"The Things I Hold Dear"

You're... Echo!

What are you standing around for?!

Hurry up and capture Konoha Akisato!

R-Right away!

Bang!

Echo, you saved us?

M-Mamoru-kun!

It's okay.

She's not our enemy.

Are you awake?

Y-Yeah.

M-More importantly, Mamoru-kun...

Where are we?

Dunno.

Don't ask me.

At the very least, it's not where we were a moment ago.

Mamoru-kun, you're pretty calm about all this.

It beats being chased around by those weird thugs.

Have you come to?

You're...

Oh, if it isn't Mamoru-san.

Did you try out the game that we made?

Mamoru-kun, do you know him?

It's a long story.

I'm glad we made it in time.

If something had happened to you here,

we would have had to make another long trip.

But now we finally get to meet.

U-Um...

Who exactly might you be?

You could call us many things.

I'm afraid I don't have a concise answer.

You...

I have embarked on a long journey to come face to face with you.

And to tell you these words.

May I have your autograph?

Huh?

I'm a fan of yours.

Fan?

Yes, a big one!

U-Um, well, what do you want me to autograph?

Right here.

Autograph this?

This box?

Yes, please!

H-Here you go.

Thank you so much.

N-No, it's my pleasure.

This is a video game.

The game that you'll complete in the future.

What?

I believe you should be in the middle of development now.

This game is a masterpiece.

Thanks for the kind words, but we're in the middle of making it...

That's true. Let me think...

Would you like to see what kind of game it is?

What?

This is what the game you're about to create is like.

This is how your game appears to us.

Konoha-san, do you know what this light is?

Not really...

But there's something mysterious about it...

This is human imagination.

Imagination?

Isn't it fascinating?

Even as it takes on new form with the passage of time,

it continues to live on, as you can see.

And it's not just you.

Every human being possesses the same faculty.

Why, take a look.

For humans, it's not any sort of special power.

Wh-What's this light?!

Children, adults, and the elderly alike.

No matter where they may live, it's an ability that they all possess.

And depending on how it's used,

it can produce enormous power, and make anything possible.

Yes, like this game.

When I first came across this game, I couldn't understand this sensation.

In search of the truth behind this sensation,

I've gone on a long, long journey, and finally arrived here.

It ended up taking far longer than I had originally planned,

but even so...

I'm glad I was able to meet you.

Right then.

I eagerly await the completion of your game.

Mamoru-kun!

Bye-bye!

U-Um...

Who in the world are you?!

Have I met you somewhere before?

So I passed out?

Huh?

Where's the UFO?

It disappeared?

That wasn't a dream... was it?

It wasn't.

No way!

I didn't get any of it!

Hold on tight.

Thanks, Mamoru-kun.

Onee-sama!

Toya-chan!

Toya-chan?

Here, Onee-sama.

Those are mine...

Toya-chan, did you find them for me?

They're finally here.

Kono-chan!

Kono-chan!

Mamocchi!

Meiko-san! Kaori-san!

Kono-chan!

Sheesh, you had me worried sick!

Seriously!

And you, Mamocchi.

It's been a while since we've met in person.

You sure came late.

We're not late!

We chartered a scramjet plane to cross the Pacific!

Do you know how much it cost me?!

Ah, my back's killing me!

Everyone!

But why are you here?

Huh?

He didn't tell you, Kono-chan?

Mamoru-kun reached out to all of us.

He told us you were in trouble, and asked us to help you make your game.

Hey, Mamocchi, what's the big idea?

Mamoru!

That side of you still hasn't changed, huh?

Ah, my back's killing me...

Aw man.

Mamocchi!

Mamoru!

You haven't changed at all.

Thank goodness.

Kono-chan sure is full of mysteries.

How is she the same?

Why, isn't it obvious?

It's because Kono-chan is an angel!

Kono-chan.

Can we help out with the game you're making?

We want to make a game with you!

Yes!

All right!

Now that that's settled, everyone in the chopper!

The 90s Alcohol Soft crew is back in action!

Toya-chan!

Do you want to come with us?

I'm sorry, Onee-sama.

There are still things I need to take care of here.

I'll be staying behind.

Besides, after getting you involved in all of this,

I have no right to make a game with you...

Sure you do!

Didn't we promise each other?

We said we'd make a game together!

You remembered our promise?

Of course!

I'd never forget my promise to you!

So come with us!

I'm sorry, Onee-sama.

I can't go with you right now.

That said...

I'll call you once everything's settled down.

I still want to make a game together with you!

Yeah! Sure thing!

I'll be waiting for you, Toya-chan!

110, emergency services speaking.

Are you calling about a crime? An accident?

My name is Toya Yamada.

Can you make your way immediately to Akihabara Stadium?

T-Toya Yamada?!

Say, Kono-chan.

That was Toya Yamada-san just now, wasn't it?

From Shooting Stars.

You're friends with that celebrity?

Toya-chan is my dear friend!

That's the last one!

Ah, my back's killing me...

Good work, Kyonshi.

That makes all of the desks and PCs I asked for.

Thanks, Dad.

Huh?

Don't we have a few extra desks here?

Sorry!

We're late!

What?

Wow!

It's really Kono-chan-san!

You're right!

Long time no see, Konoha-san.

It's the manager's fault for getting a helicopter with the wrong number of seats!

Kikilala-san! Hashimoto-san!

It was a real pain in the tush!

Didn't I apologize already?

Let's leave the chitchat for later.

Everyone, now it's our turn to help out Kono-chan.

Let's get Kono-chan's game finished!

New Title Merch Sales Proposal

Store Name Plan Name Sales Merch Sales Target Est. Mfg. Qty Mfg. Deadline Delivery Date Notes

Sofmap

Messe Sanoh

Sofmap - LE Deluxe Bonus 3-Pack

Bonus 2-Pack

Original Promo Art

Original body pillow cover Original B2 tapestry Lovey-dovey drama CD LE storage box Original body pillow cover Original B2 tapestry Original B2 tapestry

MG option

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Make sure characters don't overlap with other stores. Look into having mfr. bear expenses based on qty. Proceed in tandem w/ placing storefront ads and increasing promos. Plan on distribution trend analysis. Confirm date.

Make sure char. don't overlap w/ large rival stores. Bear part of promo expenses to strengthen sales. Reserve increased qty of early pre-order bonuses.

Store representative is an Alcohol Soft fan. Best to take time and explain style differences and merits.

The path we've walked... ...not about whether it's good or bad... I can't possibly choose...

Our future

Hold Dear

We finished it!

Yeah.

Dad and the others left in a flash, as soon as the game was wrapped up.

Still, I had fun making a game with everyone again!

We spilled the beans in the end.

About the time travel stuff.

Yeah.

There wasn't a way to hide it any longer.

I mean, my appearance has stayed exactly the same.

But in the end, everyone wished me good luck!

Yeah.

It's almost time.

You don't have any unfinished business, right?

Nothing.

I crammed in everything I wanted to get done!

Oh, one last thing!

You want to walk around Akiba one last time?

I can't believe that's the one thing you wanted to do.

I-Is that weird?

No, it's just like you.

More importantly, you made sure to bring the game with you, right?

Sheesh!

Don't treat me like a little kid!

I have it right here!

See?

The Things I Hold Dear

The Things I Hold Dear, huh?

I-Is that no good?

No, I think it's fine.

Besides, I know that the game inside is fun.

Yeah!

Right, I should give this to you while I can.

I wrote down everything you need to do in here.

To Mamoru

Give that to me in 1999.

Then pray that 1999 me will figure out the rest.

Mamoru-kun.

It won't be easy.

You're going to spend over twenty years keeping watch over history, all by yourself?

Yeah.

I guess that's how it's going to be.

Don't feel sorry for me.

But...

I love Akiba as well, you know.

As much as you do.

Mamoru-kun...

That's why this is a two-person plan between you and me.

You've already done everything you can.

Just leave the rest to me.

Have faith in the game that you've made.

Yeah!

You know, Akiba's so clean now, and the corner stores are gone.

Whenever we pulled all-nighters, you always fell asleep right away.

Th-That's not true!

You didn't mess with the PC-98s, did you?

I didn't touch them!

You haven't grown up at all.

What was that?!

Here we are.

Well, good luck.

Okay.

Hey, Mamoru-kun.

What?

I'm about to go to 1999, change history, and then come back to 2023, right?

I-In that case, when I come back to 2023 and meet you again...

Will that Mamoru-kun be the same as the one standing here right now?

Strictly speaking, we'll be two different people.

S-So all the things that happened up until now,

including this conversation... you're going to forget all of it?

Am I going to forget about the Mamoru-kun I'm talking to right now?

Yeah, that might be the case.

Oh no...

I don't want that...

I don't wanna forget!

You won't forget.

Huh?

Back when I met Echo, we had a conversation.

He told me humans are bursting with energy.

Energy?

Yeah.

That energy is what makes everything possible.

So you won't forget.

As long as that energy burns inside us, we'll never forget.

Why don't we test it out?

Let's see if we still remember each other.

Sure! Fine by me!

I'll never forget what happened today!

No, not just today!

All the things we did together!

Yeah.

Okay, Mamoru-kun.

See you later!

See you later, Konoha.

This is really the last one.

Comic Party.

It's fine.

I need to have faith

in everyone who helped me!

In Mamoru-kun. In myself!

Nanako

"Hello there, everyone."

"Thank you for buying this game."

"This game isn't a sweeping epic saga, and it's not full of surprising twists and turns."

"But I really wanted to tell all of you my story, so I turned it into a game."

"There's so much I want to tell you."

"There are fun parts, scary parts, parts to make you laugh,"

"as well as the story of some very wonderful girls."

"It's all jam-packed in here."

"I hope you enjoy it!"

"Okay, let's get started!"

I-I'm back?

This is...

This is the Akiba I remember!

It's back!

Nyo!

What?

What?!

This place looks crazier than I remember!

Welcome to Akihabara, nyo!

That's right, Alcohol Soft.

What about Alcohol Soft?!

All the lights are off...

Everyone...

What are you doing?

Ah! Prez!

Oh, that's right!

It completely slipped my mind,

but it was Blue Bell that was here in the original 2023!

Prez!

You wouldn't believe what I've been through!

Video games have the power to do great things!

No matter the game, I've decided I'll work on them as hard as I can!

Just leave it to me, Prez!

Huh? What are you talking about?

What am I talking about?!

You know, Blue Bell's latest game!

Blue Bell? My company?

We don't make video games.

What?

Take a look.

Welcome!

Welcome!MILF Café Blue Bell

M-MILF Café Blue Bell?!

Wait, a game studio?

Are you talking about Alcohol Soft?

Alcohol Soft?!

Can I find them here?!

That's in the past.

After their game became a hit, they all moved over to the US.

After Alcohol Soft moved out, a different game studio bought out the entire building.

They must have a lot of money to throw around.

I should have gone into making games.

Damn shame...

I see.

Everyone's in the US.

Yeah, of course they are.

That's good.

It's all for the best.

This is what I wanted.

Thanks, Mamoru-kun!

I remember...

I still remember!

Mamoru-kun, and everything else!

Thanks, Mamoru-kun!

I'll stay here, in Akiba, and make video games!

Forever and ever!

I say that, but what do I do now?

Blue Bell turned into a MILF café and all...

Twenty years without anyone to actually make the games.

Small as it may be, it was a real pain to keep this company going.

You sure did take your sweet time...

Okay, let's make some games.

Mamoru-kun...

Mamoru-kun!

Mamoru-kun!

Konoha.

Why don't we make a game together?

Yeah!