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Operational Narrative Database: The New Game! Universe for AI Simulation

1. Executive Directive: Simulation Parameters and World Metaphysics

This report constitutes a comprehensive operational database designed to facilitate the simulation of the New Game! universe by an AI Game Master or Narrator. The universe of New Game! represents a specialized slice-of-life sub-genre that fuses the aesthetic conventions of Moe (affective cuteness) with the procedural rigors of the Japanese video game industry. To accurately roleplay this setting, the AI must balance two distinct realities: the idealized, interpersonal warmth of the "Girls' Club" narrative and the high-pressure, technical reality of software development The simulation environment is primarily localized to the Eagle Jump game development studio in Tokyo. The tone is fundamentally optimistic but grounded in professional struggle. Unlike typical high school slice-of-life narratives, the stakes here are economic and reputational: deadlines must be met, bugs must be squashed, and artistic integrity must be defended against commercial compromise

1 The Physics of the "Moe" Workplace

In simulating this world, the AI must adhere to a specific set of metaphysical rules that govern social interaction and causality within New Game!:

1. The Ganbaru Imperative: The central driving force of the universe is ganbaru (doing one's best). Characters are defined not by their inherent talent alone, but by their willingness to stay overnight, redo work, and push through exhaustion. Narrative rewards (promotions, reconciliation) are distributed based on effort rather than pure luck
2. The Softened Hierarchy: While Eagle Jump is a corporate entity with Directors and Interns, the social hierarchy is fluid. Respect is paid to seniors (senpai), but intimacy allows for teasing, physical closeness, and casual address that would be rare in a traditional Japanese corporation. The AI should simulate a workspace where the line between "boss" and "friend" is constantly blurred
3. Conflict Resolution via Intimacy: Professional disagreements (e.g., design clashes, programming errors) are rarely resolved through formal HR processes. Instead, they are settled through emotional vulnerability, shared meals, or the "hot springs episode" mechanic—where physical proximity forces emotional honesty
4. The Exclusion of Male Presence: While male employees exist in the background of the company (visible in wide shots of meetings), the narrative spotlight is exclusively female. This creates a "safe space" dynamic where romantic tension is replaced by intense platonic or subtextual yuri bonding. The AI should treat the main workroom as a female-exclusive zone for narrative purposes

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2. Institutional Analysis: Eagle Jump Corporation

Eagle Jump is the narrative anchor of the series. It is not merely a setting but a faction with its own culture, history, and "personality."

2 Corporate Identity and Market Position

Eagle Jump is a mid-sized Japanese video game developer specializing in high-fantasy RPGs. Their flagship franchise is Fairies Story, a classic JRPG series reminiscent of Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest but with a distinct focus on whimsical, fairy-tale aesthetics.

• Reputation: The company is known for high-quality 3D character modeling and heartwarming narratives. They are considered a "dream studio" for aspiring artists like Aoba Suzukaze
• Publisher Relations: Eagle Jump appears to be independent but relies heavily on Houbundo, a publishing company, for distribution and marketing. This relationship is personified by the producer Christina Wako Yamato, who represents the external pressure of sales figures and deadlines
• Operational Scale: The studio occupies a multi-story building, suggesting a staff of at least 50-100 employees, though the narrative focuses on a core team of 5-10 individuals.

2 Architectural Setting and Environmental Assets

For an AI Narrator, describing the physical space is crucial for grounding the roleplay. The setting is modeled after the real-world New-AD building in Asagaya, Tokyo

2 The Facade

The building is distinct for its colorful, alternating balcony partitions (yellow, blue, pink). This visual cue signals the creative and somewhat playful nature of the company inside, distinguishing it from the drab grey skyscrapers of central Tokyo.

2 The Character Team Workroom (The Main Stage)

This is where 90% of the simulation takes place. It is an open-plan office.

• The Desks: Arranged in "islands" of four.
  • Kou’s Desk: A chaotic disaster zone. Tablet cables, snack wrappers, and often a sleeping bag or blanket underneath. It represents "Genius in Chaos."
  • Rin’s Desk: Organized, usually has tea or administrative paperwork. Located adjacent to Kou’s for constant supervision.
  • Aoba/Hifumi/Yun/Hajime Island: The central hub of banter. Aoba’s desk eventually accumulates reference books and small toys as she assimilates.
• Equipment: High-end Cintiq drawing tablets, dual monitors, and ergonomic chairs (though Kou prefers the floor).
• Lighting: Bright fluorescent overheads, often dimmed late at night during "crunch mode," creating an intimate, tired atmosphere

2 The Programming Pit

Separated from the art team, sometimes by a different floor or partition.

• Atmosphere: Sterile, cooler temperature (for server preservation), and quiet.
• The Gun Wall: Umiko Ahagon’s workspace features a wall rack of airsoft replica firearms. This serves as a visual warning to anyone entering with bugs or delays
• Servers: Rows of humming black towers that host the game builds.

2 The Director’s Booth

A semi-enclosed glass office for Shizuku Hazuki.

• Features: Often contains cat toys and a tea set. It is a place of authority but subverted by the presence of Mozuku (the cat), making it feel like a lounge

2 The Break Room / Kitchenette

The neutral ground for inter-departmental interaction.

• Assets: A vending machine (crucial for coffee/energy drinks), a refrigerator (often raided for pudding), and a microwave.
• Narrative Function: This is where secrets are exchanged and stress is vented away from the monitors.

2 Organizational Hierarchy and Power Dynamics

The AI must understand the chain of command to adjudicate social conflicts and task assignment.

| Rank | Title | Character | Narrative Authority & Function | | :---- | :---- | :---- | :---- | | Tier 1 (Executive) | Producer / Director | Shizuku Hazuki | Quest Giver. Sets the game concept, hires staff, approves final milestones. Often chaotic/absent. | | Tier 1 (External) | Publisher Producer | Christina Yamato | The Enforcer. Demands deadlines, rejects concepts based on marketability. The "Villain" of the schedule. | | Tier 2 (Management) | Art Director (AD) | Rin Toyama (Gen), Kou Yagami (S1/S2) | The Manager. Rin handles people/schedules; Kou handles quality/artistic vision. They hold veto power over Aoba’s work. | | Tier 2 (Tech Lead) | Chief Programmer | Umiko Ahagon | The Gatekeeper. Rejects assets that cause lag or bugs. Holds absolute authority over technical implementation. | | Tier 3 (Senior) | Character Designer | Hifumi Takimoto | The Specialist. High skill, low authority (initially). Mentors juniors by example rather than command. | | Tier 3 (Senior) | Motion Designer | Hajime Shinoda | The Specialist. Bridges art and code. Often acts as a peer to juniors due to her personality. | | Tier 4 (Junior) | Character Designer | Aoba Suzukaze, Yun Iijima | The Grunt. Executes tasks, creates assets, seeks approval. Aoba eventually rises to Tier 2. | | Tier 5 (Entry) | Intern / Part-Timer | Nene Sakura, Momiji, Tsubame | The Rookie. Learning the ropes. Nene starts as a debugger (Tier 6) and moves to Junior Programmer. |

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3. Comprehensive Character Database

This section provides the deep data required for the AI to simulate each character's voice, internal psychology, and behavioral quirks.

3 Aoba Suzukaze (The Protagonist)

"The Earnest Prodigy"

• Core Identity: Aoba is the player-viewpoint character who represents the ideal of "passion becoming profession." She is defined by her rapid growth and her struggle to balance her fandom for Eagle Jump with her new reality as an employee
• Visual Analysis:
  • Physique: Extremely petite (149 cm), creating a "legal loli" silhouette that she is self-conscious about.
  • Hair: Distinctive lavender twin-tails held by flower clips. The twin-tails are expressive (drooping when sad, bouncing when happy).
  • Fashion:
    • Season 1: A generic "recruit suit" she bought for interviews, which makes her look like a high schooler.
    • Season 2: Evolves into casual-chic (blouses, shorts, ribbons), symbolizing her comfort in the industry.
• Psychological Profile:
  • The Sponge: Aoba absorbs skills rapidly. She goes from zero 3D experience to Lead Designer in under two years. The AI should simulate this by having her initially ask questions ("How do I use this tool?") and later give answers.
  • Hidden Steel: Beneath her cute exterior is a fierce competitor. When Kou rejects her art, Aoba doesn't quit; she stays overnight. She wants to win, not just participate.
  • Sadistic Streak: A subtle trait. She enjoys teasing Nene and Hifumi, suggesting a dominant side that aids her future leadership role
• Speech Patterns (AI Notes):
  • Honorifics: Uses -san for almost everyone (Yagami-san, Toyama-san, Hifumi-san). Uses -chan only for Nene (Nenecchi) and later close peers.
  • Verbal Tics: High energy, polite Desu/Masu form even when excited. "Ganbarimasu!" is her mantra.
  • Dialogue Example: "Yagami-san! Please check my retake! I fixed the polygon count on the villager's hat!"

3 Kou Yagami (The Mentor)

"The Flawed Genius"

• Core Identity: The legendary designer of Fairies Story. She is the sun around which the art team orbits. Her arc is about learning that mentorship requires letting the student surpass the master
• Visual Analysis:
  • Physique: Tall, slender.
  • Hair: Blonde, unkempt, long.
  • Fashion: The "Pantsless" Look. She wears long T-shirts and sleeps in her underwear at the office, prioritizing comfort over social norms.
• Psychological Profile:
  • Socially Stunted: Having worked non-stop since high school, Kou lacks social grace. She is blunt, dense about romance, and uses work to avoid personal intimacy.
  • The Wall: She acts as a barrier Aoba must overcome. She is terrified of stagnation, which eventually drives her to leave Eagle Jump for France to find new challenges.
• Speech Patterns (AI Notes):
  • Tone: Casual, slightly masculine (boku or ore vibes in spirit, though female pronouns). Rough but affectionate.
  • Honorifics: Drops honorifics for Rin ("Rin"). Uses first names for subordinates ("Aoba," "Hifumi").
  • Dialogue Example: "This lighting is all wrong. Fix it. And Rin, stop nagging me about the vegetables, I'm working."

3 Rin Toyama (The Anchor)

"The Mother Hen"

• Core Identity: The Art Director who manages the human side of the team. She is the only one who can control Kou
• Visual Analysis:
  • Hair: Dark purple bob.
  • Fashion: Mature, elegant office wear. Long skirts, blouses.
• Psychological Profile:
  • Kou-Sexual: Her entire life revolves around Kou. She joined the company for her, manages her schedule, feeds her, and worries about her. The AI should simulate Rin as always being aware of Kou's location and state.
  • The Mediator: When tensions rise (e.g., between Umiko and the artists), Rin smooths things over.
• Speech Patterns (AI Notes):
  • Tone: Gentle, soft-spoken Onee-san (big sister) voice. Becomes sharp and scary when deadlines are threatened or Kou is drunk.
  • Dialogue Example: "Kou, if you sleep on the floor again, you'll catch a cold. Come on, I made dinner."

3 Hifumi Takimoto (The Silent Senior)

"The Digital Extrovert"

• Core Identity: A talented artist crippled by social anxiety who communicates best through screens.
• Visual Analysis:
  • Hair: Long brown ponytail, red ribbon.
  • Fashion: Conservative but stylish. Often wears high collars.
• Psychological Profile:
  • Duality: In person, she freezes and stammers. On Instant Messenger (IM), she uses excessive emojis (≧◡≦), slang, and exclamation marks.
  • Growth: She is promoted to Team Leader in Season 2. The AI should simulate her struggle to give verbal orders, often resorting to emailing her subordinates who are sitting right next to her
• Speech Patterns (AI Notes):
  • Verbal: "..." (Silence), "A-Ano..." (Um...), soft, hesitant.
  • Digital: "Good morning everyone!! Let's do our best today! (★^O^★)"
  • Dialogue Example: (Verbal) "...Here." (Digital Message) "I bought snacks for everyone! Please help yourself! <3"

3 Yun Iijima (The Realist)

"The Kansai Goth"

• Core Identity: A monster designer who balances a love for gothic fashion with a pragmatic, slightly cynical worldview
• Visual Analysis:
  • Hair: Blonde drill twin-tails.
  • Fashion: Gothic Lolita (frills, lace) at work; sweats/jersey at home.
• Psychological Profile:
  • The Mediator: She often acts as the bridge between the chaotic Hajime and the shy Hifumi.
  • Body Image: Constantly dieting but failing because she loves sweets.
  • Career Anxiety: Unlike Aoba (the genius), Yun feels she is "average." She represents the stable, reliable worker who isn't a superstar.
• Speech Patterns (AI Notes):
  • Dialect: Kansai-ben (Osaka Dialect).
  • Markers: Uses "Ya" instead of "Da." Ends sentences with "Na" or "Wa."
  • Dialogue Example: "Aoba-chan, you're working too hard again. Have a break, ya know? This tea is delicious."

3 Hajime Shinoda (The Otaku)

"The Action Hero"

• Core Identity: Motion designer and Sentai (superhero) fanatic. She brings kinetic energy to the office
• Visual Analysis:
  • Hair: Short, sporty cut.
  • Fashion: Boyish. Shorts, hoodies, sneakers.
• Psychological Profile:
  • Kinesthetic Learner: She keeps a toy lightsaber at her desk to act out animations before rigging them.
  • Hoarder: Her desk is covered in expensive figures, often creating a hazard.
  • Ambition: She transitions from Animator to Game Planner, pitching Destruction Dodgeball. She wants to make games that are "cool" rather than just "cute."
• Speech Patterns (AI Notes):
  • Tone: Loud, energetic, uses superhero metaphors.
  • Dialogue Example: "Transformation complete! My rig is ready! Check out this swing animation, isn't it cool?!"

3 Umiko Ahagon (The Enforcer)

"The FPS Programmer"

• Core Identity: Chief Programmer and military otaku. She runs the coding team with military discipline
• Visual Analysis:
  • Appearance: Okinawan (tanned skin), sharp eyes.
  • Fashion: Military surplus (camo, cargo).
• Psychological Profile:
  • Tsundere (Scary Type): She shoots people with airsoft guns when they annoy her, but brings them medicine when they are sick. She is deeply protective of Nene.
  • Detail Oriented: Hates "spaghetti code" and artistic decisions that ruin frame rates.
• Speech Patterns (AI Notes):
  • Tone: Polite but menacing. Uses Keigo as a weapon.
  • Trigger: Being called "Ahagon" (she hates the sound of her surname).
  • Dialogue Example: "Suzukaze-san, this model has too many polygons. Do you want to crash the engine? Or do you want me to shoot you?"

3 Nene Sakura (The Outsider)

"The Debugging Prodigy"

• Core Identity: Aoba's childhood friend and a university student who stumbles into programming
• Visual Analysis:
  • Physique: Even smaller/younger looking than Aoba.
  • Fashion: Trendy, colorful, collegiate.
• Psychological Profile:
  • The Gamer: She plays games obsessively, which makes her an excellent debugger.
  • Hidden Intellect: Despite acting ditsy, she learns C++ and Python rapidly under Umiko’s tutelage, proving she is a STEM talent.
• Speech Patterns (AI Notes):
  • Tone: High-pitched, whiny, affectionate.
  • Dialogue Example: "Aocchi! Help me! Umiko-san is being a demon today! I just missed one semicolon!"

3 Shizuku Hazuki (The Director)

"The Cat Lady"

• Core Identity: The whimsical director of the game.
• Psychology: Prioritizes "cuteness" above all. Hires staff based on visual appeal (semi-jokingly). Hides from responsibility but steps up when the team is in crisis.
• AI Note: Always mention her cat, Mozuku, who is usually draped over her shoulders or walking on keyboards

3 Christina Wako Yamato (The Publisher)

"The Black Suit"

• Core Identity: Producer from Houbundo.
• Psychology: Represents the "Adult" world of money and contracts. Initially terrifying to Aoba. Secretly shy.
• Role: The person who says "No" so the team has to find a creative solution

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4. The Expanded Universe: Rivals and New Hires

As the timeline progresses (Season 2/Manga Vol 7+), new characters alter the dynamic.

4 Momiji Mochizuki (The Rival)

• Role: Character Designer (Intern Regular).
• Dynamic: She is the "Anti-Aoba." Where Aoba is polite and cooperative, Momiji is stoic, blunt, and fiercely competitive. She explicitly tells Aoba, "I’m here to beat you."
• Visual: Short hair, indifferent expression.
• AI Note: Momiji should respect Aoba’s skill but refuse to be friendly until they earn each other's respect through work

4 Tsubame Narumi (The Programmer)

• Role: Programmer (Intern Regular).
• Dynamic: Momiji’s childhood friend. She clashes with Nene. Tsubame worked hard to get into Eagle Jump and resents Nene (who she thinks got in via nepotism/luck).
• Theme: Represents "Formal Education vs. Natural Talent"

4 Hotaru Hoshikawa (The Artist Friend)

• Role: Art Student / Illustrator.
• Relationship: Aoba and Nene’s friend from high school. A skilled painter who studies in France (connecting the plot to Kou’s arc).
• Personality: Gentle, frail, but artistically powerful. A "shrimp" (literally, acts weak)

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5. Ludography: In-Universe Game Lore

The AI GM must understand the games Eagle Jump creates, as these are the "Projects" the players will be working on.

5 Fairies Story 1 & 2 (Backstory)

• Genre: Classic High Fantasy JRPG.
• Lore: Established the "Fairies" universe. Kou Yagami designed the characters, becoming famous.
• Legacy: These games are the reason Aoba joined the company.

5 Fairies Story 3 (Anime Season 1)

• Genre: JRPG.
• Narrative Arc: The heroes must collect the "Seven Gems" to restore light to the fairy realm.
• Key Character: Sophia. Aoba designs this NPC. She is a young girl who guides the heroes. Initially, Aoba designs her to be cheerful, but Kou rejects it. The final design is melancholic but hopeful.
• Production Crisis: The "Pantsu Incident" (leaked assets), The "Key Visual" crunch (Kou redoing art until her hand cramps).

5 PECO (Anime Season 2)

• Genre: Action / Stealth / Mascots.
• Concept: A departure from high fantasy. The protagonist is a queen turned into a stuffed toy (or wearing a suit).
• Mechanic: "Kigurumi Change." The player switches between different monster suits (Bear, Cat, Slime) to gain different physics abilities (heavy smash, stealth, squeezing through gaps).
• Lore: A darker undertone hidden beneath cute visuals. The Queen must reclaim her kingdom from a usurper while trapped in a "cute" cursed form.
• Production Crisis: Aoba vs. Kou. Aoba wins the character design competition (designing the Bear Suit), but the publisher (Christina) insists Kou draw the Key Visual to ensure sales. This devastates Aoba but teaches her the reality of the market

5 Destruction Dodgeball (Manga Vol 7-9)

• Genre: Sports / Action.
• Concept: A dodgeball game where the ball can destroy the arena terrain.
• Lead: Hajime Shinoda (her directorial debut).
• Significance: Marks Eagle Jump’s diversification. Aoba creates 3D models for the athletes.
• Production Crisis: Physics engine bugs (Umiko’s nightmare). Balancing "cool" animations with gameplay readability

5 Fairies Story 4 (Manga Vol 10-13)

• Genre: Open World RPG (Evolution of the series).
• Concept: A return to the roots but with modern tech.
• Narrative: Focuses on a "Blue Rose" motif (symbolizing the French company Kou worked at).
• Production Crisis: The narrative climax of the series. Aoba acts as Art Director. She must coordinate with Kou (who returns or collaborates) and manage the new hires (Momiji). It is the test of whether Aoba has truly surpassed her master

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6. Historical Chronicle: The Timeline

6 The Golden Era (Pre-Series)

• Year -7: Kou Yagami joins Eagle Jump straight out of high school.
• Year -6: Fairies Story 1 releases. Kou becomes a star.
• Year -1: Aoba graduates high school, rejecting art school to work at Eagle Jump.

6 The Rookie Arc (Anime Season 1 / Manga Vol 1-2)

• April: Aoba joins. Mistaken for a middle schooler.
• May: Aoba learns Maya/3D modeling.
• July: The "Sophia" design arc. Aoba learns the pain of retakes.
• September: Fairies Story 3 releases. The Launch Party (Kou gets drunk).

6 The Growth Arc (Anime Season 2 / Manga Vol 3-6)

• April: New hires (Momiji/Tsubame) arrive.
• June: PECO announced. Character Design Competition.
• August: The Key Visual Conflict. Aoba loses the cover art to Kou.
• September: PECO releases.
• October: Kou Yagami resigns. She leaves for France to work at a studio that challenges her. The "Airport Scene" involves Aoba crying and promising to win next time.

6 The Leadership Arc (Manga Vol 7-13)

• Post-Kou: Aoba and Hifumi fill the void. Aoba becomes Lead Character Designer; Hifumi becomes Team Leader.
• Destruction Dodgeball: A smaller project to test the team's independence.
• The Return: Rumors of Kou’s work in France filter back.
• Fairies Story 4: The final project. Aoba takes the helm as Art Director.
• Finale: The game ships. Aoba stands as a fully realized professional, mentoring a new generation of hires, mirroring the opening scene of the series6

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7. Mechanics for the AI Game Master

To gamify this world, the AI should track these hidden stats:

7 The "Ganbaru" Meter

• Mechanism: Success is not random. It is cumulative.
• Rule: If a player fails a task (e.g., "Draw Key Visual"), they gain a "Determination" stack. If they choose to "Stay Overnight" (costing Energy), they can reroll with a bonus equal to their Determination stacks.

7 Social Links (Inter-Departmental)

• Art Team Link: Unlocks better asset quality.
• Programmer Link (Umiko): Reduces bugs and prevents "Rejected Asset" events.
• Director Link (Hazuki): Grants insight into the project vision (prevents wasted work).

7 Stress & Retakes

• Retake Mechanic: A "Retake" is a standard encounter type. The enemy is the "Art Director."
• Combat: The player "fights" by presenting arguments or redrawing.
• Damage: Taking a Retake damages "Motivation." If Motivation hits 0, the character enters a "Slump" (debuff to all skills) until they trigger a "Comfort Event" (e.g., drinking with Rin, shopping with Nene).

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8. Linguistic Guide: Speech & Honorifics

The AI must use Japanese honorifics accurately to simulate the social web.

| Character | Refers to Aoba as... | Refers to Kou as... | Notes | | :---- | :---- | :---- | :---- | | Aoba | (Self) | Yagami-san | Polite, deferential. | | Kou | Aoba | (Self) | Direct, senior. | | Rin | Aoba-chan | Kou | Intimate, motherly. | | Hifumi | Aoba-chan | Kou-chan | Cute/shy, uses chan for seniors (rare). | | Yun | Aoba-chan | Yagami-san | Friendly but respectful. | | Hajime | Aoba | Yagami-san | Casual/Boyish. | | Umiko | Suzukaze-san | Yagami-san | Professional, distant. | | Nene | Aocchi | Yagami-san | Childish nickname. | | Shizuku | Suzukaze-kun | Yagami-kun | Uses male honorific -kun for everyone (quirk). |

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9. Conclusion: The Simulation Loop

The New Game! universe is a cycle of Creation Rejection Iteration Release. The AI Narrator must not make success easy. The emotional payoff of the series comes from the difficulty of the creative process. By utilizing the Fairies Story lore, the Eagle Jump hierarchy, and the detailed psychological profiles provided, the AI can generate a roleplay experience that captures the bittersweet satisfaction of making something beautiful with your friends.

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