[Projectile] You smile at the hope called despair

Chapter 1 Seven Seas

The undergraduates of "Hope Peak Academy" are existences that have always been called "symbols of hope" in that world.

They are outstanding people poached from various high schools and fields, born to be favored by a certain talent, and shouldering the hope of the world.

They can easily achieve things that ordinary people cannot achieve.

They can achieve achievements that ordinary people cannot achieve.

They represent the "possibility" that human beings can continue to climb to the "God's Realm".

When they were in school, these students made many world-changing achievements; after graduation, they continued to be so trusted and served as important people in top positions in various fields.

They have made unimaginable contributions to ordinary people. As "treasures from heaven", they are naturally enshrined and admired by almost all ordinary people——

There are many privileges and generous treatment.

... This so-called "symbol of hope".

But these, for the "super high school level gamer" Nanami Chiaki, are nothing worth caring about.

Whether it is acknowledged or not, her life is still the same.

Only games.

One person plays games all day.

As long as you play the game well, you can win recognition and applause.

I don't want to do other things if I can't do them well, it's too troublesome.

Is this a habit, or a subconscious escape, she can't tell.

As a super high school level game player, Qihai has made a lot of achievements in games and has a lot of knowledge, but few people want to play games with her.

The situation is often, inexplicably, the person who invites over for fun will retreat, and cannot invite again; some are not polite, and directly refuse——

Whenever I go to the game hall, Qi Hai is actually a little envious of the people playing together in twos and threes.

She is always setting new high scores alone.

Even if other people were looking at her, they still stood far away.

All these things make the girl feel an unbearable sadness.

For her, it is really a very lucky thing to meet fellow fans who can play games together.

Every encounter, every friend is precious.

Although it will all be smashed in the end.

The situation may be obvious, because she always wins, and no one else can catch her footsteps--

She is a "super high school level gamer".

Because Nanami is really good, playing games with you makes me feel completely redundant...

Someone once said this to her, and finally praised her, "As expected of a super high school level game player!"

She was not at all happy about this compliment.

It's like irony, the masters among gamers, without opponents, naturally have no "friends".

This is probably the fate of being a "super high school class"...

Her life is just games.

As long as you can play the game well and satisfy the viewers, you can be recognized.

So, what about the opponent?

According to common sense, they are "victims", "pawns" to set off the excellent skills of capable people... Why does Nanami-san consider their feelings... It is enough to let the people watching feel your excellence ?

Qihai once asked a teacher and got such an answer.

But deep down, she didn't like such an answer.

This issue has been discussed in some animation works, but she still doesn't understand it after all.

Use a duel to bring a smile—she remembered a classic line of a certain protagonist in a cartoon.

Do dueling bitches bring a smile?

For the field of video games that Seven Seas is in, winning and making the game enjoyable is the most important thing.

Let the opponent show all his strength and knock him down in one breath-this kind of reversal victory is what the audience likes to watch most.

But for Seven Seas, who is deeply into the fun of games, the result is not important——

She loves games and the rewards and discoveries of all kinds of hard work.

However, if you are always alone, it is too lonely.

Moreover, the game should not exist only to defeat the opponent, bring pain to the opponent, and bring joy to the audience——

What she hopes is that everyone can understand her thoughts and enjoy the game to the fullest.

However, she is a "super high school level gamer" after all.

Super high school level gamers are gamers too.

Although the result is excluded.

Probably, the fate of being a "super high school class"...

Maybe it wasn't malicious, it was just some kind of "fact" that she had to accept——

You can't make friends by playing games.

The strongest will definitely not get the happiness of ordinary people.

In fact, a super high school level game player, apart from this title, is just a silent home girl.

People's hearts are too complicated, and it's hard to grasp... Just by honing your game skills, you can get affirmation with this title.

But, is this really good? Is it just the game?

Hinata-kun also likes FC Bees...

How long will he play games with me?

……

The pk between the two was carried out in front of the fountain.

Hinata always loses very ugly, and his expression is quite embarrassing.

Qihai peeked at his expression, thinking worriedly, will he just give up?

It's still the same as before... I'm afraid I won't be able to make appointments again in the future.

But Hinata seems to be quite stubborn, which surprised Qihai a little.

Inadvertently, the minute hand turned several times.

In a nervous mood, when it was completely dark, for some reason, Hinata almost equaled her authority's score for the first time.

It was dark, only the screens of the game consoles of the two of them were shining.

The power has also bottomed out.

It was the first time for Qihai to meet someone who was so patient and continued to play with her even after losing consecutively.

There is such a feeling - this person in front of me is a bit special.

"Wow, that's amazing."

"Uh... forgive me..."

Even though he couldn't see the other person's expression clearly, his slightly relaxed tone made Qihai feel relieved in his heart.

In any case, she wanted to thank Hinata.

The other party is working so hard, so she can spend it happily——

Finally, there is a person who can go forward with her temporarily.

"As expected of a super high school-level game player, Nanami-san is really good..."

"Hinata-kun, that's not the case!"

This kind of praise meant distance, which Qihai had long understood.

You can't just do nothing... like this.

She thought of Teacher Yukino.

Yesterday, the new teacher Xueran took the students back to the classroom and taught them to praise each other's strengths, and started a funny-looking "praise game" - only praise the other party's ability .

Everyone was very embarrassed, except for familiar people, other students hardly knew each other.

But still can't lose.

After looking at each other, even the answer "Komaeda-san looks very fair" came out.

Finally, there was a burst of laughter in the class, and the atmosphere between each other became a little more harmonious.Because of this incident, Qihai finally memorized the names of all the students in the class.

The only way is to sell what Mr. Xueran taught now!

"If it weren't for Hinata-kun's efforts, I wouldn't be so happy...Moreover, the fun of the game is not limited to winning or losing. If you just pass the level and have no other meaning, then you can't talk about having fun..."

"Hey?"

His voice was rather surprised.

Gaining confidence, Qihai continued: "...I haven't seen many of Hinata-kun's styles of play before!"

"……Really……"

"Of course! It doesn't matter whether you win or lose, if you can't get happiness, it's not a game at all! If you can't keep anything, it's meaningless..."

"So let's change to doubles next time? Let's play together!"

……

Although it was a sincere attitude, the other party did not respond.

Qihai approached him worriedly holding the phone, trying to see his expression clearly.

As a result, Hinata stopped him with his back + hands.

"Uh...that, okay."

Qihai's eyes lit up instantly, and so did her voice.

"See you tomorrow then, I'll be waiting for you."

I don't know the reason why Hinata-kun can play with her patiently... But at least, we will play together tomorrow.

Although he felt a little sorry for winning him all the time, he didn't seem to be bothered about it... It's great.

There's just no way to ask him if he's having a good time.

If you don't hate it, there is still a chance later.

Although I don't know if Teacher Yukino's approach will work or not--at present, it seems that I didn't say anything wrong.

……

All along, she has been looking forward to someone who can understand her mood.

But playing games with Hinata-kun today, she wanted to continue from the bottom of her heart, and she found that she still needed to understand some things about Hinata-kun.Otherwise, it would be difficult to communicate—just like she has been using games to avoid getting along with others.

This feeling of loneliness, I thought I was used to it after a long time——

But as expected, I really want to play games with others.

No amount of affirmation can compare to the fulfilling feeling that someone can walk together.

Just being there is like having the joy of being understood.

I understand... she is not alone.

The sky is very dark.As usual, Nanami Chiaki walked towards the dormitory, but felt that the stars in the sky today were brighter than before.

The high-rise buildings on the side of the road also flashed brightly, and the outside world seemed to have life in her eyes.

It will be the same in the future...

for sure.