Arwin nearly collapsed onto his desk. His vision blurred for a second, and his body screamed at him to take a break. He had been working nonstop for five days.
"Ugh... I think I might actually die again if I keep this up," he muttered, rubbing his tired eyes.
For the past five days, he had barely slept, eaten only when absolutely necessary, and focused entirely on bringing the characters of Doraemon to life.
And honestly? It was worth it!
He had managed to recreate almost every character he needed for the movie. Not only the main cast—Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo—but also their parents, teacher, and even their adult versions. He even added side characters from the original show that weren't in the movie, just in case he needed them.
The software he had bought turned out to be far more powerful than he had expected. It didn't just create characters—it brought them to life in a way he never imagined.
By feeding information into the software, each character became an AI-driven entity. They weren't actually alive, of course—they were still just running on code—but the way they talked, moved, and reacted made them feel almost real.
It was mind-blowing.
"It's like I actually recreated them," Arwin murmured, watching as Doraemon and Nobita had a casual conversation on his screen, their voices sounding exactly as he remembered.
And that was another thing—he had spent a lot of time perfecting their voices.
Using the AI's voice generation tool, he had managed to match every voice exactly as he remembered from his past life. When Doraemon spoke, it was Doraemon. When Gian yelled, it was Gian.
This was his childhood coming to life in front of him.
But this was just the beginning.
Alongside the characters, he had also worked on the backgrounds and setups for the movie.
Nobita's iconic messy room, complete with his bookshelf, desk, and the window where Doraemon often sat.
The school classroom, where Nobita was always getting scolded by his teacher.
Gian's empty lot, where he bullied Nobita and held his horrible singing concerts.
Every location was carefully recreated, making sure it felt just like the original.
Now, he had everything he needed to finally start animating the movie.
Arwin leaned back in his chair, stretching his sore muscles. "Alright… time to actually start making the film."
He turned his gaze toward the hard-light workspace he had set up in his apartment.
Thanks to the advanced technology of this era, he could interact with his work in a fully 3D space. The entire wall in front of him had turned into a massive screen, and with just a wave of his hand, he could adjust character movements, background elements, and even add sound effects.
The first scene of Stand by Me Doraemon was a simple yet important one.
Nobita was dreaming—his mother was yelling at him to wake up. The moment he opened his eyes, he realized he was late for school and panicked.
Even though the sequence was short, it still took two hours to complete.
Adding voices, making sure Nobita's expressions matched his panic, ensuring the timing of his movements felt natural—it was all time-consuming work.
But Arwin was glad that he didn't have to draw every single frame by hand. The software could animate the characters automatically based on his descriptions and adjustments.
After finishing the scene, he leaned back and sighed.
"...I need a break."
Arwin decided it was finally time to step outside and see the world.
He got ready, put on a comfortable outfit, and called for an Muber—this world's equivalent of an Uber. Within seconds, a self-driving hover car arrived at his doorstep.
As he stepped inside, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.
Sure, he had read about this future world, but experiencing it firsthand was different.
The car smoothly glided through the massive futuristic city. Towering skyscrapers with glowing neon lights stretched into the sky. Flying vehicles zipped through the air in designated traffic lanes. Holographic advertisements projected onto buildings, displaying products in three-dimensional clarity.
Everything looked like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.
After a short ride, the car dropped him off at a market district.
Arwin was relieved to see that, despite all the futuristic advancements, markets still existed. Rows of shops lined the streets, selling everything from clothes and accessories to high-tech gadgets and food.
He walked around, checking out different stores and trying a few local delicacies.
To his surprise, the food was pretty damn good.
As he continued exploring, a particular shop caught his attention.
Inside, he saw toys and collectibles being displayed—not as physical objects, but as hard-light projections.
The store was filled with floating holographic action figures, posters, and miniatures—all of which could be accessed through wristbands or cybernetic enhancements. Some customers simply scanned an item with their wristbands, and the collectible immediately became available in their personal storage, allowing them to summon it whenever they wanted.
Arwin's mind raced with possibilities.
If this was how collectibles worked in this world, then he could do the same for his future projects.
He could sell Doraemon figures, posters, and even interactive holographic experiences based on his creations.
The potential for merchandising was huge.
"Interesting…" he muttered, watching a kid excitedly summon a hard-light action figure of a famous sci-fi hero.
He had no idea how many things he could actually recreate from his past life, but if he could bring even a fraction of it to this world, he might be able to revolutionize entertainment here.
With these thoughts in mind, he continued exploring the market for a little longer before heading back home.
The moment he stepped inside his apartment, he immediately sat back down at his workstation.
Seeing all those collectibles had motivated him even more.
"Alright," he muttered, cracking his knuckles. "Let's get back to it."
He pulled up his animation software, and within seconds, Nobita's room appeared on the massive hard-light screen in front of him.
With everything ready, he resumed working on the next scene of the movie.
He still had a long way to go, but for the first time since arriving in this world, he actually felt excited.