アキバのバイト女王 - Complete Story Instruction Guide
Overview
This document provides comprehensive guidelines for the Japanese learning drama “アキバのバイト女王” (Akiba Part-time Job Queen), including formatting guidelines, component usage, and character information.
Story Context
The story follows a foreign student working at a maid café in Akihabara, providing language learning opportunities through workplace interactions and cultural contexts. The narrative focuses on authentic language learning experiences, workplace communication, and cultural immersion.
Plot Elements and Mysteries
Important: The story contains plot mysteries that should be revealed gradually:
- 店長’s Smart Glasses: He wears smart glasses hidden behind regular sunglasses and pretends to look at a smartphone mockup to conceal this technology. This should NOT be revealed by the narrator early - keep it as a discovery for later episodes.
- Character Development: Each episode should focus on specific learning challenges while building long-term character relationships.
Episode Structure Guidelines
Two-Scene Format:
- First Scene: Engaging hook with relatable content (e.g., shared experiences, workplace introduction)
- Second Scene: Deep educational focus (language learning challenges, cultural insights)
Pacing:
- Keep individual dialogue exchanges short and natural
- Use multiple rounds of back-and-forth rather than long monologues
- Balance educational content with character development
Required Components Import
import { Character, Scene, Narrator } from '../../components/drama';
Available Drama Components
Character Component
Creates dialogue boxes for characters with their avatars and styling.
<Character name="tenchou" emotion="angry">
いらっしゃいませ!
</Character>
Available Characters: See キャラクター設定資料 for detailed character profiles, image generation prompts, and personality guidelines.
Quick Reference:
tenchou
(店長) - Otaku café managerwatashi
(私) - Japanese language learnercustomer
(お客さん) - Various customer types
Avatar & Emotions: Full details in the character documentation above.
Scene Component
Creates scene containers with location and time information.
<Scene
title="第一幕: 初日のバイト"
location="秋葉原のメイドカフェ"
time="朝 9:00"
>
// Your dialogue here
</Scene>
Narrator Component
Adds narrative text between dialogues.
<Narrator>
私は緊張しながらカフェに入った。初めてのバイトの日だった。
</Narrator>
Action Support in Character Component
Character components support action descriptions using the isAction
prop.
<Character name="watashi" isAction>
nervously adjusts her cap and takes a deep breath
</Character>
<Character name="tenchou" isAction>
スマホを見ながら頷く
</Character>
Action Styling:
- Uses muted gray colors for visual distinction
- Italic text styling for action descriptions
- Maintains character avatars and names
- No emotion effects applied for cleaner appearance
Character Profiles
📖 Detailed character information has been moved to: キャラクター設定資料
This dedicated document contains:
- Complete character profiles with personality traits
- Image generation prompts for all characters
- Speech patterns and role descriptions
- Teaching mode behaviors and special characteristics
- Plot mysteries and character development guidelines
Structure Guidelines
1. Scene Organization
- Use
<Scene>
component with title, location, and time props - Each scene should have a clear setting and timeframe
- Focus on workplace scenarios in Akihabara maid café context
2. Character Interactions
- Use
<Character>
component with name and emotion props - Include
<Narrator>
for descriptive text and cultural context - Use realistic character interactions and body language through Character component with
isAction
prop
3. Language Learning Integration
- Show authentic learning moments with mistakes
- Mix Japanese and English to demonstrate learning process
- Include vocabulary building through context
4. Vocabulary Section
- Include relevant Japanese vocabulary at the end
- Group by theme (workplace, customer service, otaku culture)
- Focus on practical expressions for service industry
Template Structure
# アキバのバイト女王 - [Episode Title]
import { Character, Scene, Narrator } from '../../components/drama';
<Scene
title="第一幕: [Hook Scene Title]"
location="秋葉原のメイドカフェ"
time="朝 9:00"
>
<Narrator>
[Engaging setup - workplace situation, character introduction, shared experience]
</Narrator>
<Character name="watashi" emotion="excited" avatar="/images/characters/watashi-avatar.png">
[Natural greeting or workplace interaction]
</Character>
<Character name="tenchou" emotion="normal" avatar="/images/characters/tenchou-avatar.png">
[Response that establishes relationship/workplace dynamic]
</Character>
[Short back-and-forth exchanges that create rapport and engagement]
</Scene>
<Scene
title="第二幕: [Learning Focus Title]"
location="秋葉原のメイドカフェ"
time="[Time + 15 minutes]"
>
<Narrator>
[Transition to educational focus with work preparation context]
</Narrator>
<Character name="tenchou" emotion="[emotion]">
[Workplace instruction that introduces learning challenge]
</Character>
<Character name="watashi" emotion="confused">
[Authentic confusion about Japanese language/culture]
</Character>
[Multiple short exchanges building to learning moment]
<Narrator>
[Reflection on learning differences or cultural insights]
</Narrator>
</Scene>
---
## 語彙リスト
### 第一幕: [Hook Scene Title]
[Vocabulary from first scene]
### 第二幕: [Learning Focus Title]
[Educational vocabulary with etymology or cultural context]
Language Support Examples
Mixing Languages for Learning Context
<Character name="watashi" emotion="confused">
あの...すみません、「ユニフォーム」って何ですか?
</Character>
<Character name="tenchou" emotion="tired">
制服だよ、制服。日本語まだまだだな...
</Character>
Character Actions with isAction Prop
<Character name="watashi" isAction>
nervously adjusts her blonde ponytail and the required cap
</Character>
<Character name="tenchou" isAction>
スマートメガネを調整しながらスマホモックアップを見る
</Character>
Quality Checklist
- All required components are imported
- Two-scene structure: Hook scene + Educational scene
- First scene engages audience with relatable content
- Second scene provides deep language learning focus
- Plot mysteries are preserved (e.g., smart glasses secret)
- Narrator doesn’t reveal character secrets prematurely
- Scenes reflect authentic Akihabara maid café environment
- Character interactions use appropriate emotion tags
- Actions are descriptive and enhance character development
- Dialogue exchanges are short and natural (avoid long monologues)
- Language learning moments are natural and educational
- Vocabulary is organized by scene with cultural context
- Japanese text is accurate and appropriate for learning level
- Cultural context is woven naturally into the narrative
- Character personalities remain consistent with profiles
- Learning mistakes are shown authentically
- Etymology explanations are broken into natural exchanges
Tips for Creating Episodes
- Start with engaging hook: First scene should create immediate connection (shared experiences, workplace humor)
- Use two-scene structure: Hook + Educational focus for better pacing
- Preserve plot mysteries: Don’t reveal character secrets in narrator text
- Keep dialogue natural: Short exchanges instead of long explanations
- Show emotions progressively: Use emotion props to show character development through scenes
- Add realistic actions: Use Character component with
isAction
prop for authentic café work movements and character habits - Mix languages naturally: Show the learning process through authentic confusion and discovery
- Create learning mistakes: Show authentic moments of language confusion and breakthrough
- Include cultural insights: Show differences between analytical vs. natural learning approaches
- Focus on workplace scenarios: Customer service preparation, training, daily operations
- Break up educational content: Spread etymology and language lessons across multiple exchanges
- End with reflection: Use Narrator to highlight cultural or learning insights
This comprehensive guide ensures consistent, educational, and engaging content for the アキバのバイト女王 series!
Episode Types
Language Learning Episodes (Main Series)
Focus on Japanese language acquisition, cultural understanding, and workplace communication. Characters maintain their typical personalities:
- 店長: Slightly impatient, uses otaku references, but fundamentally kind
- 私: Eager to learn, makes linguistic mistakes, analytical approach to language
Technical Learning Episodes (.excel, .software, etc.)
Focus on practical skills learning with specialized character dynamics:
- 店長: Becomes patient, encouraging teacher who uses humorous analogies
- 私: Focused on understanding concepts, asks clarifying questions
- Content: Prioritizes skill acquisition over language learning
- Humor: Used to maintain engagement and aid memory retention
Technical Episode Naming Convention
- Add skill-specific suffix to filename:
akiba-no-baito-queen.excel.mdx
- Other examples:
.powerpoint.mdx
,.programming.mdx
, etc.