Step into the shoes of a passionate developer who believes they've found a groundbreaking solution to optimize npm packages by making them 5% smaller, leveraging the power of Zopfli. Navigate the intricacies of pitch meetings, development, and community feedback. Face critical decisions as you balance the urge to innovate with the reality of rejection and red tape. Will you convince the npm maintainers of your vision, or will you learn that not every great idea has a place in the spotlight? Your path will be filled with trials, triumphs, and a cast of quirky characters from the coding community, each shaping your story's outcome.