It's the end-of-production event!
Don't make a scene!
We're sorry!
But look at all those people.
I know that the voice cast has a panel,
This way, please!
but yes, this is quite the crowd.
This way!
It must mean the fans are hyped.
Yeah. We're getting lots of praise online.
The place she wandered into was a wonderland filled with plushies
Hear that, Momo?
You'd better hurry up and become a hype-worthy character designer.
You can leave my hair down as usual.
I was biting my nails wondering if you'd bring another frilly outfit.
You don't have to be so embarrassed. The audience would have loved it.
It is embarrassing.
It is not.
Is too!
Is not!
After all these years, we still bicker just the same.
I-It's because you never stopped acting like a child, Ko-chan.
Yeah. That's probably it.
Hey, listen.
I wanted you to be the first to know. I have something to tell you.
Just to warn you, it's selfish.
I'm going to a French company to make a game there and learn from the experience.
Yeah.
The show starts in 15 min. Thank you for your patience.
We get really nice seats for being on the production team.
And there are so many attendees!
We have a lot to be thankful for.
If it weren't for all that business, you'd be onstage, too, Aoba-chan.
Huh? I'm fine where I am.
Besides, I'm sure we only drew this crowd because of Yagami-san.
You have no tact, you know that?
I didn't mean it that way!
I'm sorry, Aoba-chan.
Huh? Oh, no, I don't mind!
Momo-chan
Munch
Did something happen with Aoba-san at some point?
Well, I guess I can tell Momo-chan.
Ko-chan's drawing all the promotional art because they thought
the game would sell better this way.
That's why they took Aoba-chan off of the assignment.
Oh! Ko-chan objected strongly, and they even had a contest,
but in the end, Ko-chan was better... (-_-)
So that's where the illustration over Aoba-san's desk came from.
I won't lose, either.
That explains her attitude.
She's already tasted the sting of defeat.
Aoba-san knows that frustration and disappointment far more than I do.
And that's what the game is like.
Make sure you buy it.
Thank you for the fun description.
The master build of PECO was completed just the other day.
Next, let's hear from Yagami Ko, the project's lead artist.
I'm Yagami Ko. Did you guys like the game footage you just saw?
This is sort of embarrassing.
Yeah.
PECO takes us to a different world than Fairies.
As lead artist and art director, what did you concentrate on?
Well, PECO is also a fantasy,
but what makes it special is the prominent fairy tale aesthetic.
Most of the plushies who live in the game's world can be worn,
so I wanted their designs to encourage players to do so.
She's listed in the credits, too,
but I'd like to introduce the person whose hard work is behind most of those designs.
Aoba...
come on up here.
Come on, now.
Going off-script and putting poor Suzukaze on the spot?
Go on. Introduce yourself.
O-Oh, right...
Ah, ah...
It's on! The mic is already on!
M-My name is Suzukaze Aoba.
I had the honor of being character designer for this project.
Under my supervision, Aoba handled most of PECO's character designs.
She's our company's next rising star.
I think the balance between new blood like her and veterans like me
created a production environment that brought out the best in all of us.
So I am confident that all of you will enjoy this game.
PECO goes on sale next month. Please look forward to it.
What?! You're going to a French company for a project?!
Huh?
Sorry for springing this on you right after pulling that stunt onstage.
And you, Toyama-kun? Did she tell you?
Not directly until just earlier.
Yagami-san is... leaving?
I know this is sudden and will cause some inconvenience,
but when I think about the next few years,
I'm not sure I can keep growing in this environment.
I'm sorry about my selfish decision.
But I want to push my limits.
Okay, okay.
You've always been a handful, Yagami. I had a feeling this might happen someday.
But just so you know, you've become an essential part of my team.
Feel free to come back once you're satisfied.
While you're still young, of course!
Thank you very much.
But are you all right with Yagami-kun going so far away, Toyama-kun?
M-Me?!
After hearing her reasons, I came to terms with it.
As long as it's only for a few years...
All right! I will not have a damper put on the mood!
On top of the game's wrap party, we'll have to throw you a farewell party,
so let's get crazy!
Hear, hear!
Thank you very much.
Why are you the first to celebrate?
Aren't you down for this too?
I have to show my support, too.
Well, yeah, but...
You can plan the event again, Hajime-chan.
This is the path Yagami-san chose.
You've got it!
Thanks.
Where was France, again?
Tell us about the company!
I'd also like to know more.
That company's well-known, even in Japan.
This is what's right for her.
You're leaving next week, right?
Are you all packed yet?
I think I'm mostly done.
"Mostly," indeed. Your apartment's still a mess.
You have to send what you're not bringing to your parents'.
She's relying on Toyama-san to the last.
But I must say I'm surprised.
I was under the impression you only played Japanese games, Ko-san.
Are you going to make an FPS or something like that?
The company Yagami-san's going to is pretty diverse,
so who knows?
Yeah.
I'll probably be placed on a team that's working in the fantasy genre again.
That's nice. I actually play a lot of their games.
I'm interested in going as well. How did you get in contact with them?
Well, Yamato-san's younger sister works there.
Please put me in touch as well!
Oh, you got it!
I'll contact my sister, pronto.
Don't you dare!
If I lose any more people, my paradise will crumble!
Do you know what kind of game you want to make next, Aoba?
Huh? I haven't thought about it.
I mean, we just finished PECO.
Next up is Fairies 4!
We're going to make something even better without Yagami!
Really?
Nah, you should use my new proposal instead!
You wrote another one?
I'd like to do a sequel to PECO.
I'd like something that's set in a near-future city...
Wow. I didn't know you liked stuff like that, Hifumi-senpai.
I do.
The next round of meat is here!
Yay!
All right! That's it for the main party!
Great job, everybody!
Thank you!
Goo' work, ever'one!
Are you all right, Toyama-san?
You drank way too much. Want me to take you home?
Worrying is my job!
And doing what you want is yours, Ko-chan!
I'm going to keep...
supporting you, Ko-chan...
Rin?
I'm sorry, Ko-chan.
I... I don't want you to go after all...
Everything you said makes sense,
and I want to support you. I really do.
But... But I can't help it.
I want you... to stay by my side forever!
I'm sorry. I've taken for granted how much I rely on you.
To the point where I didn't even consider how you'd feel about this.
So please... let me keep relying on you!
This isn't where I say thank you.
Because even when we're apart, you'll have to keep dealing with my problems!
I know I'm a mess, but will you keep watching over me?
Then I'll be able to keep going with a smile on my face.
Goodness. No rest for the weary, is there?
Ugh, I'm so done with this!
Anyone who wants to leave the lovebirds and go for a second round, this way!
Are you paying, Hazuki-san?
Only if we go to a maid café!
Really? I dunno...
Hurry up, Aocchi!
She called us lovebirds...
R-Right...
Fear not! There's one that's open late around here!
We're going to a maid café!
Oh, are we?
Good morning!
But I guess no one else is here this early.
Now, on today's schedule...
Yagami-san?
Yagami-san! What are you doing here?
Isn't your flight today...?
Oh, it's just you, Mozuku.
Shame on you for fooling me.
Good morning.
Good morning...
I'm sorry. I started reminiscing, and I just...
This is no way to be.
I said my goodbyes at the farewell party last week,
yet here I am.
All right! Let's get to work!
Momiji-chan...?
I...
I was only able to work with Yagami-san for a short time,
so when she said she was leaving, all I could feel was surprise.
You don't get to act like this, Aoba-san.
I want you to properly say goodbye to Yagami-san!
But I did, last week.
I thanked her and all.
You're lying!
Your face says you have something left to say.
Let's go to her, right now.
Huh? Right now?
What about work?
It's fine. It won't hurt if we skip a day.
We're really doing this.
This is the first time I've been alone with Momiji-chan.
I can't think of anything to say.
Aoba-san.
Yes?
What kind of person was Yagami-san?
Huh?
Er, I probably shouldn't mention that.
What?
Um... Well, what the heck.
Actually, when I came in for my first day of work,
I found Yagami-san sleeping under her desk in just a shirt and panties.
So my first impression of Yagami-san was that she was rather crude.
Huh? That's what she was like?
She rarely spends the night at work these days, so I guess you wouldn't know.
That's rather surprising.
Though given how irresponsible she can be, I can kind of picture it.
But, though sometimes irresponsible,
she was always sincere and always had time for me.
And she's always been running so far ahead, out of reach no matter how hard I chase.
Working in France sounds like it'll be a challenge.
Right? What with the language barrier.
The language? I meant that games overseas seem to have higher standards.
Oh, but getting food will be tough if everyone speaks French.
Wait, you're worried about food?
Oh, there she is.
Momiji-chan?
I've been with the company less than six months.
I'll just wait here, so I don't get in your way.
Oh, no you don't!
Hey—Wait!
Not after you brought me all the way here!
We both joined for Yagami-san, and we'll both see her off!
Use your money wisely, and call me immediately if you have any trouble.
I'll call you every day, too.
What? You don't have to every day...
You're bound to run into problems getting settled...
Hello, Yagami-san!
Aoba-chan?
Uh-oh. Are you two skipping work?
You're sure getting along well.
No—We were... Um, uh...
Good luck over there, especially with the food!
Huh? Food?
We were discussing how tough it'll be...
You came all this way to tell me that?
I-I was just accompanying her!
U-Um, it was mostly spur-of-the-moment for me, too...
Aoba-chan, aren't you here because you forgot to tell Ko-chan something?
I'm sorry for being such a selfish boss.
That's right.
You really are a selfish boss.
You're the face of this company, Yagami-san. Do you realize that?
Yet you're so irresponsible and naïve.
Do you know what it's like to put up with you?
Yagami-san, you're such an asshole!
You're who I aspire to be, Yagami-san.
And you're already so incredible.
So why do you feel the need to go to France?
You're the one who convinced me I had to get better, Aoba.
Watching you work your heart out the night before the key visual competition,
I realized I couldn't afford to fall behind.
Just as I was getting complacent, you reminded me
that I still want to improve.
So I'm going to go overseas, learn all I can in that new environment,
and reach even greater heights.
Don't let me come back to find you've let your skills deteriorate.
I have high hopes for you, you know.
I'll be watching you, even when we're apart, Aoba.
Right. Please keep watching over me!
I'll be watching you, too!
Oh, there they are!
So the usual suspects all showed up in the end.
When we heard Aoba-chan and Momo-chan had gone to the airport...
Let us know when your game in France gets announced.
You can't keep wearing the same clothes every day anymore.
Not in France.
I know, I know.
If you find... any secret, out-of-the-way tourist spots... let me know.
You realize I'm going for work.
Honestly, why did you bring me here?
Oh, come on.
You may have trouble with the food there, but best of luck.
Someone else already told me that.
I should get going.
Yagami-san.
Promise...
Promise you'll come back!
Silly! Of course I will!
Well, guys...
I'm off!
Bon voyage!
So I heard...
that Yagami was actually planning on quitting at first.
But you talked her out of it, Christina.
Only so the company could reap the rewards of her improvement in a few years.
Well, if that's your story.
But thank you for stopping her.
Who knows? She might like it better over there.
You're such a meanie. You're supposed to console me!
You have Mozuku for that.
And there she goes.
Thank you for today, Momiji-chan.
It was nothing. Please don't get the wrong idea.
I still have no intention of losing.
By the way, were you ever approved to be hired, Momo?
Oh!
What?!
I-It's okay! You passed!
You managed all your work flawlessly.
Ko-chan just forgot to tell you.
First the sudden overseas transfer, now this...
Yagami-san is so irresponsible!
Do you get it now, Momiji-chan?
Yes.
Yagami-san, you big dummy!
A week after Yagami-san left for France, PECO went on sale.
PECO character team
Hifumi: Lots of hype! Hajime: I'm almost there! Yun: At the station right now Momiji: We're in front of the store Tsubame: There's already a line
Aocchi!
Nenecchi! Morning.
Hotarun said she was buying PECO, too.
Yodabashi Camera
One each of the regular, limited edition, and store exclusive versions, please!
Aocchi, Nenecchi, congratulations on the release! It's really popular!
Hotarun...
We should hurry, too.
Though Yagami-san's left Eagle Jump,
On sale today!
In stock today
Yodabashi Camera
From the duo behind Fairies,
I can't dwell on that forever.
director Hazuki Shizuku and Yagami Ko,
They're cosplaying!
PECO goes on sale today!
How cute!
Don't you want to try it on, Momo?
If they have one for the bear cannibals I worked on, then maybe.
This is as big a turnout as Fairies 3 got.
You're not going for the other store exclusives this time?
Don't worry! A friend from the motion team is on the case.
They said they got them.
I wonder what kind of game we'll be making next.
I can't wait!
Yes. I have high hopes for you.
Thank you very much.
The rest of us have to work even harder to live up to Yagami-san.
The place she wandered into was a magical land filled with plushies
And hopefully, one day,
we'll all be able to work together again!
I want to make even more wonderful games.
First Print Exclusives 1) Golden Bear 2) PECO exclusive outfit 3) Designs & concepts art book
Working together once more...
A new original game from Hazuki Shizuku & Yagami Ko, the duo behind the Fairies series!!
Also featuring rising character designer, Suzukaze Aoba Dive into these charming plushies!
on a new game!