Chapter 350 – Volume 70 – Project Pass (5)
“Please, if someone can hear my voice…”
The girl was staring blankly at the advertisement screen, listening to the sound of advertisements echoing through the streets.
At the same time, the contents of the comic I read a while ago were all flashing through my mind.
The sad voice contained in the advertisement rings in my ears once again.
“Please change this cruel future.”
“That is my only wish.”
This is a line that I previously thought was just an advertising video.
When I listened to it after reading the comic to the end, a completely different emotion arose.
… The last part of the cartoon called ‘Project Pass’.
Honestly, I can’t shake the thought that it was an embarrassing cartoon.
A cartoon that was progressing well as if it would have a very happy ending suddenly plummeted into a bad ending at the end.
At first I was angry.
I wondered why people were bothering people with cartoons like this.
I wanted to say, was there a need for this?
“I see.”
But I realized it too late.
This cartoon wasn’t just created to make us happy.
Perhaps we should have suspected it a long time ago, as the person who drew this cartoon was artist Siwoo, the founder of cartoons.
“Now, this time…”
She realizes that because May wanted to prevent her ridiculous failure, she used her own power to erase the entire past.
Pieces of the future that have already disappeared are left behind as cartoons.
Rather, I understand that by doing so, Mei’s will to the future is being conveyed through this cartoon.
“To change that future…”
There must be more passers.
If there are not enough first-time passers who will be in their second year at that time, the same time will be repeated.
That cartoon clearly said that.
“That’s all… Really?”
In the cartoon I was immersed in, scenes were drawn in my mind in an instant.
There were many great scenes, but there were also many terrible horrors.
… If there are not enough passers, the same thing will happen again?
“If I could change that…”
Before she knew it, the girl was writing down application documents for the Role Playing Academy.
『In a world where erotic comics are legal』
“Ha, I’m exhausted.”
“You’ve worked really hard, our hero.”
“I have a full-time job, so why bother doing this?”
“But you can’t just ignore the famous scenes that appear in the work.”
Rika was irritated and grumpy.
I lightly massaged Rika’s shoulder as if I understood.
Of course, it can’t be helped that the schedule has been tight recently.
“But I’m glad it was successful.”
“Well, just looking at it as a work of art, I was very worried because it was such a bad product.”
It was quite a challenging work for me, which I tried believing in the value of my name.
Rather, after deliberately throwing in a meaningless ending and making people feel uncomfortable.
A way to resolve that feeling by throwing it into reality and intending to do so.
It is definitely not a method that only has advantages.
A similar situation has always happened in old masterpieces.
I wanted to try it at least once.
‘There is a saying that the prerequisite for a masterpiece is an ending.’
Of course, this is just a joke, but a true masterpiece has a beautiful ending.
However, since this cartoon had a slightly different conclusion, I think it was a fairly successful result.
No, saying that would be deceiving.
To be honest, it was so well received that it was considered a huge hit.
Of course, this may be because the proportion of experts in this world is high and the style of seeking meaning rather than fun is strong.
Even those who normally read my comics purely for fun often understand and accept the meaning I want to convey.
Even though it was in fact a deception in the form of child’s play.
To be honest, the fans have accepted it so well that I actually feel sorry.
“My conscience is pricking me a little…”
The result of immersing yourself in a cartoon as much as possible is as bad as it gets.
And the way to solve it in sequels is a frequently used method.
In fact, I also felt like I was participating by putting on a uterus tattoo sticker.
This incident could be seen as an extension of that style.
What is very different is that there is no intention to continue this sequel with a happy ending.
I plan to tell different stories in all Project Pass episodes in an omnibus format.
In the end, reality will reveal the true ending of this work.
Many people will volunteer for the Academy to protect the ending.
If you prevent the situation of that day, everything will be resolved.
“But isn’t that something that might not happen?”
“Yes, but the possibility is slim.”
Basically, the enemies we call demons are born from people’s unconscious fears.
Since numerous people have shared through their works that a major disaster will occur one day.
Even at the point where it came to a meta conclusion in this way, it is highly likely that the situation will actually happen that day.
“That’s how it happens.”
“Instead, you clearly told us how to win, right?”
If there are more passers, it can be prevented.
We have created conditions under which all these disasters can be resolved, so if those conditions are met, they can be prevented.
As long as everyone believes in the solution, it will happen.
And now the plan has succeeded, and numerous people have applied for admission to the academy.
Fortunately, through the production of a piece of the demon inhabiting the body in the form of a dream.
In fact, many of the people who watched the cartoon had a piece of the demon in them.
This time, it was intended that this power would be given only to those who actually read the cartoon.
In the future, I plan to push this to be considered common sense and make it effective for everyone who has not necessarily read comics.
At that time, this system will be fully established in the world.
If so, in effect, an immune system that can treat the indelible disaster called demons is born.
Since that was the main task to be solved by this work, it can definitely be said to be a success in that respect.
… Now that we have surpassed our original goal, we have filled the academy with talented people.
“But now you’ve become the admiration of so many people. How does it feel?”
“I wonder if I can understand the complaints the saint is making.”
“Haha…”
“Of course, it’s not that bad.”
Although he was previously a noble, becoming a hero with this much popularity and recognition is something else.
In many ways, living as a celebrity is a tiring life.
Still, it wasn’t a bad feeling, and I was proud to see him smiling at the end.
“Still, I’m happier being recognized as a game developer than as a warrior.”
Even though his position as a hero is the result of his own will.
But these days, I have a growing desire to make someone else happy like me with my work.
He said it was fun to be able to feel that way through playing the game.
“The reviews on the recent update were good?”
“… It was my first original story and event. I’m glad everyone liked it.”
Even though it’s original.
Actually, I understand that worldview as well as I do.
In my opinion, they created an interesting story and concept without any awkwardness.
“I’m not enjoying it just by looking at the story. I’ll have to do it once it’s finished. The boss pattern looks interesting.”
“Uh, huh…”
Maybe it was because I was the original author, but he seemed a little embarrassed.
As I took a moment to enjoy that cute appearance and sipped my coffee, I felt like the fatigue I had accumulated recently was going away.
“Anyway, shouldn’t you get some rest?”
“That’s right.”
Actually, now is a quiet time.
In the end, if there were pieces of the demon implanted in the bodies of so many people.
It’s hard to imagine what kind of side effects will start to emerge.
We even exposed the demons directly to depict the crisis in the comic we had prepared.
This is because the parts related to the passer’s abilities and awakening were clearly expressed.
It was probably more likely that such accidents would occur.
So, in order to handle the situation immediately when such a situation arises, we have built a special system.
If something starts to happen, we will have to do our best to respond.
So now that I’m done with drawing pictures for advertising purposes, I’m taking a break.
“How is the animation work going?”
“It was my first time doing something this large, so it was a bit slow.”
And since this work is the most important project promoted by the empire itself.
Not only the Role Playing Academy’s top-notch facilities and instructors.
We are also making many other preparations to increase the number of students enrolled at the academy.
One of them was the animation of Project Path.
Of course, I wasn’t the main participant.
The quality of the drawings was good because I recruited many people who drew similarly to mine and paid them a lot of money.
There were still many shortcomings in directing action scenes, so I had to provide quite a bit of help.
“They are all talented people. They adapted quickly.”
What I always feel in this world.
It’s a world dominated by countless geniuses, so it’s amazing that this aspect progresses quickly.
How on earth would I have competed if I didn’t have memories of my past life?
“That’s why I came here after seeing the results today and being amazed.”
“I miss you…”
“You’ll see it sooner anyway.”
Because of my speech scene, I have to become a voice actor.
I recorded the freshman speech I gave today, but since it was not conducted using dedicated equipment, I think it would be better to record it again.
“Uh, brother. Didn’t you get a call?”
“Yes, just a moment. Hello?”
The bell rings, ending the break.
As soon as I heard the contents of the phone call, I ran outside.
