186 indelible

Since the founding of this great company by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft's initial goal was to develop software for computers. During the 1980s, they dedicated themselves to creating a computer operating system, with a fast interface to make it more user-friendly. This incredible success was solidified with its launch in 1985 and later in 1989 with Microsoft Office. Now, they not only plan to continue expanding Microsoft software, but they aim to dominate the market for all computers. They've provided updates since 1993, and the groundbreaking Windows 95 will be consolidated. However, the next release for 1995 is still in the planning stages, as a quantitative leap is expected.

-We should seek cooperation with Pixar for their impressive 3D graphics system. In 1993, we acquired Softimage for 3D graphics integration into our computers. - Jack Sven suggested.

-Why not buy them? - Paul Allen, acting as the head in Billy Gates' absence, questioned.

The room was an improvised gathering of friends, seated at work desks, reviewing accounts, and discussing some evident problems in the company, such as rapid growth and concerns about the growth of internet companies, which continue to rise, increasing the company's investment expenses.

-We placed an order with Autodesk, but the prices are skyrocketing. They've invested a lot of money in recent years and made precise acquisitions, and their AutoCAD service, 3D laboratory, and animation world are gaining popularity. The subscription program is in limbo, and they've raised prices for the potential the company presents. - John Frontman reported.

-We could ask for cooperation and replicate their system. We'll assemble a special team to perform the same functions as Autodesk and close the possibility of the company being compatible with Windows. - Paul Allen calmly suggested.

-That's the next problem. They have around 15 patents and some copyright registrations for cyber language. We could use the base, but engineers explain that extensive study is required to yield results on this complex subject. - John Frontman said.

-I'll talk to Bill. - Paul Allen decided, pausing to consider potential expenses. The company was confident in its purchasing power, but for now, it not only needs to focus on improving the visual immersion for its buyers but also aims to enhance the overall experience. For that, they need different software.

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Raimon leafed through the Thai dictionary with some uncertainty. The writing system is no joke, and he was getting frustrated with the language difficulty, but someone had to do it.

He pulled out his 1994 video game magazine, Spring Season, with recently released games, upcoming major releases, and planned releases for the next few months. There was a small article about Pokémon that Raimon had glanced at, but now he stopped to read in detail about RPGs, a chain of video games, and the recent foundation of a company that aims to exploit this genre entirely.

-We're almost there. - the translator mumbled in slightly accented English.

-Good. - Raimon said, observing the congested line of cars moving here and there.

They passed the traffic light and reached an exit for the highway. In less than ten minutes, they were at a large toy factory. - Do you follow the labor laws of the country? - Raimon asked.

The Thai translator responded with a confident gesture, assuring that everything was perfect. Exports would follow a long route; the large containers would travel across the Pacific Ocean to dock on the shores of San Francisco. In less than two weeks, merchandise from all over the United States would be filled with dolls.

-Quality control is done one by one, and it's estimated that only one in every twenty toys is defective. - the translator repeated the words of the owner.

-Is that in the contract? - Raimon inquired.

They nodded after hearing his request. Raimon examined the toys; they were all beautiful. He took out his special camera and took some photos of the products. They continued walking, now towards the plastic toys. 20 employees were painting the details with a fine brush. It was wonderful how these women carried out the paintings.

They followed with metallic objects such as frames, lunch boxes, and some parts of toys, then cardboard items, and finally porcelain designs. Raimon finished almost at the end of the afternoon, exhausted. He approved some goods but waited to see what could happen in the next few days, conducting more reviews. Fortunately, the contract was in English and not in Thai. He returned to his hotel to study Thai on a cassette while rewatching the Shaman King series, detecting new details.

Raimon went down to the lobby and was disappointed with the atmosphere. He ordered an especially spicy meal, to the point that he had to order three lemonades, and ended up speaking strangely because his tongue had swollen.

-Do you have international calls? - Raimon asked with his odd accent. Who do you want to call? His best friend.

-Hello. - Billy's voice sounded. He heard a woman, and he just sighed at the lucky guy with women.

-Billy, it's me, Raimon. I don't have much time, so I'll be brief. - Raimon said.

-Come on, I'm listening. - Billy said.

-Yoh Asakura has an evil twin who is a reincarnation. - Raimon said.

Billy felt like banging his head. -Yes. - he said deadly seriously, concealing the ridiculousness of the conversation.

-So, Yoh's potential is the same as his brother's. However, I'm curious why you chose Japanese culture. I've been researching, and indigenous communities were linked to shamanism and this spirit-thinking sect in ancient times. - Raimon said.

-Well, that's because it's for much later. I have to reveal my cards little by little. - Billy said.

-I see. Thanks for now; I'll let you be. But I have many questions that need a concrete answer. - Raimon said.

-Well, I'll mentally prepare for your questions. Since you're in Thailand, would you like to go to Japan and arrange some meetings? We need to expand our animation studies and buy a studio in Japan. It would allow us to produce some series. - Billy said.

-Japan. - Raimon thought.

-I'll take a look, though I can't promise anything. I'll get in touch with Anne to conduct a specific study on the studios you need. - Raimon said.

-I don't have anything specific, but you could start the process to set up a studio. We'll focus on improving the visual quality of our series; the Japanese can produce movies and series at more economical prices. - Billy said.

-Give me a moment; I'll have to ask Anne for some specific ideas. - Raimon said hastily, faced with Billy's new idea of establishing an animation studio focused on the Asian market.

Animation studios in Japan are dominated by TV Tokyo, a public company, and a few others, but the big leap expected from these anime studios hasn't happened yet. Animation studios have formidable techniques, and in the future, it's not very strange that animation could be produced with 8 to 10 frames for lower-quality works. The leap is impressive, without losing the grand structure typical of anime. For now, a 10-employee company producing a 20-episode anime every 8 months is enough. Then two teams, and so on.

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