World Blue Inc. Weekly Letter Vol. 5
Hello again, everyone at World Blue! It's been a week!
This is Ponko from the 'Are You Doing Well? If So, I'm Relieved Department' (a.k.a. the Fart Department: Public Relations).
According to information I recently obtained, it seems I've finally gained a male fan, or maybe I haven't! 💕
Ponko might be retiring to get married soon, so please give me a grand send-off when that happens!
Now, first, let's start with the standard explanation of the weekly letter.
Here, I will introduce the works posted by everyone with the #WorldBlueStory tag from a meta perspective!
They are arranged in chronological order, so if you read them in sequence, you can follow the World Blue story!
Please be sure to read the works that catch your interest, interact with them, or even create new works from them!
This is the 5th report. I will be introducing the 8 works posted over the past week!
If by any chance I've missed an important article, please 'toot' at the 'Fart Department'!
Being scatterbrained is my specialty, so please forgive me if that happens!
Also, the stories included in the World Blue story and related tales are summarized in a sitemap by our excellent Secretary Department's Uni-san.
She continues to be incredibly diligent in updating it, which is wonderful.
President Ao! Wait, you haven't given Uni-san a gift yet? This is no time for you to be going on motorcycle tours!
Now, let's get straight to the introductions!!
Work Introductions
1: 7/7 Arlon-san
Before we knew it, the world of World Blue had expanded significantly, and the characters are moving vividly within the story. When we said it would be even more fun if there were visuals, everyone started posting AI-generated images one after another. I will omit individual image posts in this weekly letter, but if you go to the 'Smug Face Department,' everything will be solved! You might even meet your favorite character?
2: 7/7 Ao-san
Finally, even Ao-san has started writing about the hidden side of World Blue Inc. Aren't you supposed to be one of the public-facing people?!
What is needed in this company is to not die.
I took this as a metaphor that if you don't desperately acquire a unique skill and establish your character, you will be killed by the story. Oh, how scary.
3: 7/8 Uni-san
A story overflowing with President Ao's love for Secretary Uni. The sense of distance between the two that Uni-san depicts is exquisite and makes for a great read. I was moved by how she properly tied up the 'Uni Virtual Studio Japan' segment, which must have been quite difficult. Please feel free to write more.
4: 7/9 Hanemiya-san
This is a story about Hanemiya-san vibrating in the morning. No, it's a story about an assassin.
I can feel the assassin's disgust and murderous intent toward the stalker man. I was impressed by Hanemiya-san's sense for describing how that thorn was directed at an omelet rice.
Her face was revealed this time, and I could picture her taking off her glasses, tying up her hair, wearing a full-body black bodysuit, and leaping up as lithely as a cat. It's a perfect creation. Please marry m-
5: 7/11 Kobana-san
I am satisfied with just this illustration alone. Kobana-san, who is in charge of adult romance in the World Blue story, has delivered a wonderful tale.
It's really fun to be able to read it with a better image in mind because of the illustration.
My only worry is that if the Master learns self-defense, 'Cafe Hana' might turn into a battlefield.
6: 7/12 Arlon-san again
The duo of Sunu-ba and Dan-chan is the best. I could honestly read them forever. And this week was truly a Socially Hitman festival!
Please immerse yourself in Dan-chan's stories over the three-day weekend. It's fun! I'll leave the link here.
7: 7/13 Arlon, deep in the World Blue swamp
This is truly the extra-large summer vacation issue of World Blue! All the characters introduced so far appear, and each is depicted faithfully to their settings. With playful writing, one-of-a-kind naming sense, and a work ethic more serious than anyone else's, this is a luxurious piece packed with all of Arlon's charm.
From now on, if there's a week I can't do it, please take over the weekly! Take over! Take ove
8: 7/13 Maiton
I wrote about the childhood of Maiton, who flew in from the future, and Nami.
First, starting with the scene where they meet.
I realized the miracle and recklessness of continuing to write a sci-fi novel without a plot lol
How did you like everyone's work introductions?
Thank you for watching this far.
Stories were posted consistently again this week, and the number of tagged articles has exceeded 100!
I have nothing but respect for everyone's creative drive. It was so much fun re-reading the works again this week!
🔹 For those who are wondering, "I want to participate, but what should I do?"
🔹 For those who are reserved and feel it's hard to join the circle because everyone seems to be having so much fun.
🔹 For those who want to use this opportunity to get closer to the capable Secretary Uni.
🔹 For those who are lost, wondering, "Is this the 'What is this story' department?"
🔹 For the brave souls who say, "I will make the world smile with greetings!"
If you have read this article, I think you understand.
World Blue is a place for free creation.
Please, go ahead and dive right in.
We are waiting for everyone to participate.
Having said that, many of you might be wondering,
"Where should I dive in from?"
I have organized a little bit about the growing world of World Blue, so please use this as a reference for your creative work.
World Blue Story Settings (7/13 update)
Updates from last week are written in bold.
By the way, this includes spoilers for the story so far. If you want to read it properly, please read your favorite articles from the site map or the weekly letters.
【Setting】
◆ World Blue Co., Ltd.
The philosophy is "Making the world smile with greetings."
A small company that makes "Greeting Manufacturing Machines" was grown by the president, "Hiroki Ao," in a single generation---or so it was, but it has become too big for that.
It is now a massive corporation said to make cars, artificial meat, and even bio-weapons.
It has a hidden side that even the president doesn't know about, and it has been reported that it is taking various suspicious actions. Rumor has it that they opened holes in space-time all over the world, creating many parallel worlds. They are developing a final weapon called the "Aisatsubun" (Greeting Text), but the details are completely unknown.
On the other hand, on the surface, they are also doing many peaceful activities, such as making stamps and having an apparel department that makes brand T-shirts.
Recently, there is a plan to build a theme park called "Uni Virtual Studio Japan."
Also, it is a slightly unusual company where department names are names of greetings.
Some departments only collect people with the surname Ao, but it seems there are also several employees using aliases.
They are training special agents under the guise of club activities.
Blue Moon-branded videos are installed and monitored in various places in the company.
He is watching from a small room on the second basement floor.
◆ Cafe Hana
Known for the sound of its bell. A cafe where the master, "Kobana," and the employee, "Nami," work. It opens early in the morning and is frequented by many World Blue employees. The company's coffee beans are sourced from "Cafe Hana."
They are also putting effort into creating menus other than coffee, and sometimes collaborate with "Ohachido" on sweets. The food menu is also extensive, with "Octopus Carpaccio" scheduled to be added soon.
Recently, a cat has started coming in and out.
◆ Ohachido
A long-established Japanese confectionery shop run by the eighth-generation owner and his wife, Yako. Their red bean paste made from Hokkaido adzuki beans is very popular, and their signature product is kintsuba. Yako is also a shareholder of World Blue. The red bean paste at "Cafe Hana" is, of course, made by Ohachido. A collaboration sweet featuring coffee jelly and shiratama red bean paste is expected to be a big hit this summer.
◆ Mushroom Co., Ltd.
A company that co-developed and sells "Nanno Hanashi Desu-ka" (What-is-this-story Fruit), which makes you write interesting sentences when you eat it, with Professor Minamino. They have departments like the "What-is-this-story Division" and the "Who-cares Division," and sometimes dispatch correspondents to World Blue.
On the surface, they have a good relationship with World Blue, but there are fishy rumors surrounding the "Nanno Hanashi Desu-ka." Professor Minamino is currently missing in connection with that. It has also become difficult to summon Mr. Konishi, the manager of the "What-is-this-story Division."
◆ World Blue 35 Years Later
A world after the Love-Kill Text was dropped. 3/4 of the world has become a world of death. World Blue Co., Ltd. rules the world, but an organization called All Green, which tries to restore greenery to the remaining land, seems to be opposing them. It seems several people have flown from this world to the present day. The key to time travel was the black cat, Dan.
[Characters]
The story has gradually become complicated, so I drew a character relationship chart.
Please forgive me for it being handwritten as I don't have a PC right now due to personal circumstances.
To all the original authors, please let me know in the comments if there are any mistakes.
Thank you for reading until the end.
You are welcome to participate, or just read along. If you can, I would be even happier if you wrote your thoughts in the comments, as that can help the conversation develop.
That is right. It is not just about writing stories. Even just a comment can change this world.
You have that much power.
How the World Blue story progresses from here is up to you.
I am looking forward to it!
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