During my sophomore year, I spent a year working as a long-term intern in sales at a real estate company. As a liberal arts student, I had an image of entering a sales position, and since I didn't have any outstanding skills, I thought gaining experience in this area would be advantageous for my job search and future career. Working directly in sales helped me develop my communication skills and experience the sense of accomplishment in my work. However, it was also an experience that made me truly understand the challenges of the job.

Since I enjoyed manga, novels, and games, I mainly applied to large entertainment, publishing, and advertising companies. By the spring of my fourth year, I had received job offers from some of these companies. However, I also had doubts, wondering if this path was truly right for me. Frankly, through attending company information sessions and interviews, I realized that the hierarchical culture typical in large corporations, where employees wear suits and work, might not suit me. I reconsidered and decided to start my job search again, aiming for an environment where I could feel more "fun" and "interesting," where I could actively contribute and be recognized for my achievements from a young age.

I began to look for companies that I found "interesting" among relatively young companies that I hadn't paid much attention to before. Given my background of playing console games and social games since childhood, I became particularly interested in venture companies in the gaming industry. It was then that I encountered Reazon, and through an interview article, I learned about the culture where "even young employees are valued if they produce results." I felt that I could enjoy working here and decided to apply.

During the interview, I had the opportunity to speak candidly with Mr. Izumi, the current CEO of Rudel, who happened to be from the same university as me. I asked him various questions, and hearing about how Mr. Izumi himself had started as a part-timer and worked his way up to become an employee, and how the environment values talent regardless of age, was very inspiring. Also, being told that "Nakatsu-san would fit well with Reazon's culture," and the fact that hair color and attire were flexible were decisive factors for me. From my university days, I had been working as an intern for about three months as a game planner.

I was assigned to the team for our in-house title "Dragon Smash" and learned the basics of game operation. I was involved in various tasks, such as creating actual data and proposing measures, and despite being an intern, I felt that I was contributing significantly. I also realized that the company provided thorough training for new employees, which was unexpected for me. As I had the impression that venture companies primarily focus on learning on the job, I appreciated the detailed instruction on basic manners and business skills during the training.

I was assigned to the operations team for our in-house title "Dragon Egg." As a game planner, I worked to implement strategies aimed at increasing sales by thoroughly considering how to ensure that users enjoyed the game. I was involved in managing daily sales, implementing campaigns and gachas to achieve monthly and annual goals, and organizing events based on feedback from senior colleagues.

Even as a player of social games, I vaguely understood that games are created by people who approach development from an engineering perspective and those who work towards achieving sales targets. However, I was surprised to learn at Reazon that operations are conducted on a very short cycle, focusing on what actions users might take immediately to keep them engaged. I was also impressed by the deep analysis of user behavior and the deployment of campaigns based on data.

Currently, I work as a level designer and game planner for "Sangoku Drive," where I create specifications for gachas and missions, and manage daily sales strategies by creating data. I'm also responsible for designing and operating in-game items such as characters and equipment.

I prioritize designing items that users would want to acquire, even if it means spending gems. While powerful characters are appealing to users, excessively strong characters can disrupt game balance. Therefore, I strive to maintain game balance while ensuring that the items are desirable enough for users to want them. I consider not only existing characters but also future character releases when making these decisions.

The satisfaction of seeing strategies that I've analyzed and thought out being well-received by users and leading to increased sales is what I find rewarding. "Sangoku Drive" features a main campaign where players engage in battles between communities called guilds or troops. Users play the game three times a day for battles, and this time wouldn't exist without "Sangoku Drive." Providing entertainment that becomes an essential part of users' daily lives, impacting their lifestyle while offering long-term enjoyment, is something I value.

The first time I saw the gacha I created on my own smartphone and actually pulled it, I was moved. The social games I had been playing since elementary school were made like this, I thought with deep emotion. The sentences I thought up are displayed in the game, and the gacha moves. Each one is made by human hands, I thought honestly, that's amazing. Also, I was happy when the voice actors' voices were applied to the characters I designed. When I see them talking on the actual machine, I feel like a child saying "Wow!", and it also connects to my work motivation.

Coming from a humanities background, I'm not very strong with numbers, so I often struggle with level design. Things like status, skill effects, buffs, debuffs—all of these require designing with precise numbers. Right now, I'm still learning to grasp these concepts, and improving these skills would allow me to develop better characters and equipment more efficiently.

Moving from the 'Dragon Egg' team to the 'Sangoku Drive' operations team and getting involved in level design expanded my perspective on game operations. Initially, I focused on how to market characters designed by level designers and how to encourage their use. Now, since I also create products, I think ahead about what would sell well for operations and how to make points that are easily appealing. My understanding of operations has broadened with this wider scope of work.

There are significant differences. Many classmates have finished their training periods and are mainly doing tasks assigned by their seniors or following them for support. On the other hand, I have a lot of responsibilities where I have to think independently, and I don't see many around me with such autonomy. I deeply appreciate the joy of progressing through work based on my own initiative rather than just following instructions.

I believe it's creating surplus elements that change users' daily cycles and stir emotions to some extent. In 'Rudel' game titles, the main content is enjoying battles between communities called guilds or units while communicating with members. Users open their smartphones at specific times each day to play three matches. And during this time, they couldn't experience this without 'Sangoku Drive.' Aside from essentials like food and clothing, the game enters users' lives as entertainment, influencing their daily cycles and providing long-term enjoyment.

I want to become a hybrid talent with high-level skills in both game operations and level design. Game leaders and those in overseeing positions understand games from various perspectives to develop policies and strategies. I consider these essential skills to deeply understand the game I'm responsible for and ensure users enjoy it.

My immediate goal is to work hard on level design and game operations, striving to achieve sales targets for 'Sangoku Drive.' I enjoy being relied upon and entrusted, so I want to become someone who can handle anything, like being trusted by others. By dedicating myself to my current responsibilities and improving my skills, I hope to expand my capabilities and eventually become a game leader.