A day later, the SKT FamiCom was finally released, and people in Tokyo eagerly waited for hours to get their hands on one.
Robert had extended his stay in Tokyo solely because of the SKT FamiCom. He patiently waited in line for hours. According to the advertisements, the SKT FamiCom was priced at 14,500 Yen each.
Finally, after the long wait, it paid off as he managed to purchase the red and white FamiCom from KiShin.
"You'll receive two free games with your purchase of our KiShin SKT FamiCom. You can choose any two you like," the salesgirl said as she displayed three games: Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., and Pro Wrestling from the commercial. There were also other new games that even the arcade players hadn't seen yet and weren't featured in the advertisements, such as Donkey Kong and Excitebike.
Excited, Robert asked the salesgirl, "Can I get all of these?"
The salesgirl shook her head and explained, "I'm sorry, but you can only choose two game cartridges for free. However, if you want more, you can purchase additional game cartridges."
Surprised, Robert inquired, "How much does each one cost?"
The salesgirl professionally introduced the prices of the game cartridges, saying, "Each game has its own price. For example, Donkey Kong costs about 5,500 Yen, while this one is 5,000 Yen."
Robert nodded and said, "I'll take all three."
The store then packed his purchased console and games for him. He hurried back to his rented apartment and followed the instructions to connect the KiShin SKT FamiCom to the TV.
As soon as the TV and the console were up and running, Robert inserted the Donkey Kong cartridge into the FamiCom. The familiar Donkey Kong theme played, and Robert couldn't contain his excitement as he started the game.
The game began with the gorilla taking the princess, and the game character that resembled Mario. The gorilla started rolling big balls toward Mario, and Robert skillfully controlled Mario to dodge them.
Robert found it unusually fun, but he still believed that Super Mario Bros. was the most enjoyable. He couldn't help but smile. He proceeded to try out the other games and was not disappointed. He felt that it was worth the price, but the only drawback was that the in-game text was in Japanese.
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In several households, those who had purchased the FamiCom enjoyed playing video games and were not disappointed by the excitement and joy it brought to their families.
On the rented floor of KiShin, Shin oversaw the meeting that examined and discussed the report of the console and game sales.
"We sold approximately 7,000 SKT consoles and 3,000 game cartridges in just one day!!!" Lee Han exclaimed in excitement, and then in astonishment, he added, "KiShin made about 100 million yen from consoles alone and 17 million from game cartridges!"
The employees erupted in joy, celebrating the remarkable success.
Mira was so excited that she hugged Shin in elation.
Shin's expression appeared frozen for a moment. While he had expected success, he couldn't believe the astounding results. Did he really make this much money in such a short time? Excitement and adrenaline surged through his body.
Mira noticed Shin's distant expression and grew concerned. "Hey, Shin? Are you okay?"
Shin snapped out of his thoughts and nodded to Mira. They both joined the employees in celebrating. Shin enthusiastically declared, "We invested at least 50 million yen to produce around 25,000 SKT consoles! And thanks to our partnership with Tora Electronics, the benefits and discounts have tremendously benefited us. With this continued partnership, we can secure a consistent supply and keep producing SKT consoles! Keep up the excellent work, everyone!!!"
The employees nodded in excitement.
With that, Shin assigned tasks to the employees. Despite their desire to celebrate the company's success, Shin invited them to a celebration later, much to their surprise and delight.
"Let's go!" they shouted enthusiastically, and Lee Han, while feeling a bit tired from their youthful energy, was genuinely happy for the company.
Shin and Mira entered a karaoke booth, while the other employees gathered around the restaurant to feast and celebrate. Some employees joined Shin in karaoke, and they all enjoyed beers in high spirits.
Shin and Mira also indulged in some beers, given that Shin was now of legal drinking age. They were both overwhelmed with happiness. After the party concluded, Mira helped Shin back to their new rented apartment.
Since they had become accustomed to living together, Shin decided to rent an apartment with Mira to save money. They lived together, but this time, they each had their own bed.
However, Shin was quite drunk at this point, whereas Mira, with a higher alcohol tolerance, remained alert. Shin's intoxicated gaze lingered on Mira, making her feel embarrassed.
Shin then caught Mira by surprise, embracing her and gently guiding her towards the bed.
"Wait, Shin!" Mira initially wanted to resist, but Shin silenced her with a passionate kiss. Overwhelmed by the moment, Mira gradually yielded, returning Shin's embrace with equal fervor. Her hands explored his back, and for her, it felt like a dream come true.
They spent the night wrapped in each other's arms.
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In Shin's apartment the next morning, he woke up feeling a chill in the air. He sat up abruptly, only to realize that he was completely unclothed.
"What's going on?" His mind raced as he noticed another figure in his bed beneath the blankets.
With a pounding heart, Shin carefully pulled back the covers and discovered a peacefully sleeping Mira, equally undressed.
Shin's heart raced as he took in her nudity. He audibly gulped and shuddered.
"Could it be..." Panic and realization struck him as he recalled the events of the previous night.
Shin froze, but it wasn't a freeze born of sadness or irresponsibility. Instead, an overwhelming sense of joy washed over him.
"I'm no longer a virgin!!!" Shin exclaimed in joyful disbelief.
Mira was abruptly awakened by Shin's sudden movement and talking.
As she opened her eyes, her gaze locked onto Shin's naked body, his private parts exposed rather proudly.
'What on earth?! An eel?!' she exclaimed silently in her mind. Then, the realization hit her, and she became acutely aware of her own nakedness. She could feel the cool air brushing against her bare breasts and body as the blanket was pulled away by Shin.
In a panic, Mira instinctively yanked the blanket back and covered herself, glaring at Shin. "Pervert! Back off, you jerk!"
Shin, who had been lost in thought about the previous night, snapped back to reality, realizing that Mira had already covered herself.
Feeling extremely awkward, he quietly slid out of the bed, only to notice a red stain on the otherwise white sheets. It looked like blood.
Shin was initially puzzled, but then a sly grin crossed his face. 'I've broken the ice!'
Meanwhile, Mira, her embarrassment overwhelming her, slowly remembered the events of the previous night. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Although she had a higher alcohol tolerance and more control than Shin, she couldn't deny that she had been a willing participant. She felt a pang of guilt but also noticed the discomfort in her private areas. She gritted her teeth, opting to remain silent, and covered herself tightly with the blanket.
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