What's So Bad About Adding Me to All These Omni-Anime Geniuses?

After leaving Kasumigaoka Utaha's side, he helped Eriri to re-educate Shiina Mashiro in painting.

To be fair, in terms of skill level alone, he and Eriri combined are no match for Shiina Mashiro. But in the ACGN field, ten current Shiina Mashiro are no match for them.

He taught her some basic digital drawing skills and precautions, pointed out some of her problems and shortcomings, and encouraged her to practice more. Then, taking advantage of his free time, he sat down at the computer, picked up an empty drawing tablet, and started working with them.

He can't really hand over all the content to them; he needs to participate when he has time, and he also needs to oversee their style and offer suggestions.

Because of the limited time, he will only be able to finish drawing one.

After finishing, he put down his equipment, took a sip of water, and prepared to move on to his next work location.

"Then I'll leave this place to you. I have something to do tonight and need to leave first. Just tell Nanami what you'd like for dinner."

He said something to the others and then turned towards the door.

"Nani, are you leaving?" Eriri asked in surprise.

"Bye, Talent." Shiina Mashiro didn't even look up, continuing his battle of wits with the drawing board.

"Hmm? Talent-kun, where are you going?" Since he wasn't around, Kasumigaoka Utaha could only ask.

"Go to work."

"Work?" X 2

"Could it be that he's going to write the second volume of DanMachi?" Kasumigaoka Utaha guessed.

"No, it's something else, the one Nanami mentioned last time."

"Ah, that's it. But writing books and also making games... Talent-kun, aren't you working too hard?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked, her voice tinged with worry as she recalled the tea party last time.

"It's alright, it's nothing, I'm used to it. I'll be going now, sayo your~"

The living room fell silent as the door closed and he said his goodbyes casually.

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri's gazes fell on the only person in the room who knew the truth— Aoyama Nanami.

"Nanami, do you know the specifics of this situation?" Eriri asked, her eyes filled with confusion.

"I only know a little bit," Aoyama Nanami said with a wry smile. "Young Master goes out to do part-time work every night, seemingly to experience life, but I don't know the specifics of his job."

"I see." Kasumigaoka Utaha pondered, realizing that her understanding of him was far from sufficient.

"What kind of work needs to be done at night... Masaka!?" Eriri's voice suddenly became flustered, her cheeks flushed, and she waved her arms, beginning her fantasies.

"No, I don't think it's that kind of work." Aoyama Nanami calmly denied it. After spending the last two days together, she roughly knew what kind of person Ms. Sawamura was.

Of course, it's also because she's so easy to understand.

"Sawamura-kun, is it because you haven't been doing your main job for a while that you can't control your repression? If so, I suggest you see a psychologist first, or how about you find a few men like a bitch?" Kasumigaoka Utaha sneered.

"Who, who's the bitch?! You're the real bitch! You filthy bitch!" Eriri slammed her hand on the table angrily. "Besides, you don't even know what I'm thinking, so what right do you have to say that about me?"

The two men stared at her, their gazes a mixture of pity, helplessness, and disdain.

"No, don't look at me like that, boohoo! Okay, okay, I admit that's what I thought! It's a professional habit, I can't help it, right?! What!! Is that not allowed?" Unable to bear their gazes, Eriri slumped into a chair, covering her face and admitting it with a mournful expression.

Seeing that she had given up, the two looked away.

"But just how much work does Talent-kun have? If you add school and studies, is he some kind of superman?" Kasumigaoka Utaha frowned incredulously.

She only juggles her writing job, and usually spends most of her time sleeping during classes. Now, with game development on her side, her plans to start a new book after the semester begins will definitely be postponed. Sakurakoji Talent seems to be much busier than her; how does she manage that?

"No, the Young Master just returned from America and hasn't been to school for a while, but it seems he'll be going next semester," Aoyama Nanami, providing the information she knew.

In the past two days, she also learned some hidden information about Sakurakoji Talent that she didn't know before from them.

For example, this was the first time she had ever learned that the Talent Young Master had actually written and published a book, and even drew the illustrations himself. What surprised her even more was that his first book was a bestseller!

She seemed even more capable than Ms. Kasumigaoka and Ms. Sawamura, which stirred up a huge wave in her heart.

Author's Note: After a long time, I finally got another recommendation these past two days. I have to say, recommendations are really great! The data is showing a visible increase. Before, when I was barely alive, I didn't dare to look at the embarrassment every day. I wish I could keep getting recommendations, sob... Although that's impossible (smacks head).

Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies - Chapter 136: Why didn't anyone tell me there was a party tonight?

After asking Kasumigaoka Utaha about the book's title, she went back to Sakurakoji Talent's room and found the book. Although she had seen it before while cleaning, she hadn't paid much attention to it and couldn't connect the author with Sakurakoji Talent.

After reading it, I found it surprisingly interesting, and the illustrations were also very good.

Thinking about his other qualities, Aoyama Nanami felt a deep sense of powerlessness. Just how outstanding do you have to be, Young Master...?

She was already troubled by the fact that there were many outstanding peers around her, not to mention the young ladies in her apartment, such as Ashiri, Rumin, and Sakuri.

In this room alone, there are two outstanding active creators, Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri, and even Shiina Mashiro, who is usually incredibly clumsy and needs her help to get dressed—according to information from Eriri, she is actually a Shiina Mashiro genius painter who transcends time and space!

When she first heard the news yesterday, God knows how long her mind went blank; she almost fainted on the spot.

These past two days, she's actually been feeling quite conflicted, but she's been holding it in and hasn't shown it.

Now even the gentle and reliable Young Master has other outstanding qualities that I'm unaware of. Looking across the entire Ten no Yashiro, it seems I'm the only mortal among them...

She feels like a lamb that has wandered into a dragon's lair; she must have gone to the wrong place to end up like this, right?

Just as she was about to succumb to self-pity, she suddenly remembered the words of comfort Sakurakoji Talent that day, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

No, even I, as long as I find the right direction, should have some use. There's no need to think like that.

She touched her earlobe, her expression and gaze softening, and her face and ears seemed to flush again.

Shaking her head to dismiss these useless thoughts, she decided to do something useful instead of dwelling on them, and walked towards Kasumigaoka Utaha's "workstation".

Now, besides taking care of them logistically, she can also familiarize herself with the completed parts of the script. Even just reading it once more can help her understand the whole story better and improve her emotional delivery and acting skills when dubbing.

Even supporting characters are indispensable to the completion of the entire story.

"Good morning... Oh, Teacher Shizuka, you're here again."

He entered the Starry at the usual time, greeted everyone without even looking around, and only after descending the internal stairs did he see Hiratsuka Shizuka's familiar figure.

The other person sat lazily at the bar, slightly hunched over, his hands supporting his chin, and his white robe gave him a familiar look. With just one glance, he knew who the owner was.

When was the last time I saw her? It seems like it was two days ago, no, three days ago? I even took a day off last night, and it felt like I only worked one day in between, and then I saw her again.

It wasn't a long time, but it wasn't short either. Considering she lives in Chiba, it was quite frequent—it seems she's really bored and has very few social connections.

With a hint of pity in his eyes, Sakurakoji Talent stepped forward to draw their attention to him.

"Hey! What do you mean by this? Am I not allowed to come?" Hiratsuka Shizuka glared at him, displeased.

"Of course not, I'd love for you to come anytime..." he replied casually, then suddenly noticed several open beer cans on the table. He paused, looked at her and Ichiji Hoshika beside her, and frowned.

"Teacher Shizuka, have you been drinking?"

"Yeah, I had a little with Hoshika." She held up a half-finished can of beer, grinning as she gestured.

"Is everything alright?"

"What could be wrong with such a small amount of alcohol? It's just an appetizer at most. We're going to have a party tonight to continue. Do you want to drink with me?"

"I'll let it go, and that's not what I wanted to talk about... Didn't you drive here? Drunk driving is illegal."

"No problem, no problem! I'll stay at Hoshika's place tonight!" For some reason, she seemed a little proud when she said this.

Could it be because he's made good friends with whom he can stay at each other's houses, and he wants to show off? Probably not, I'm not sure about Sakurakoji Talent.

"That's good. But, you mean a party?" This time, Sakurakoji Talent didn't look at her, but instead looked at Ichiji Hoshika.

As a boss and decision-maker, is it really a good idea to go out and have fun with friends during work hours?

"What? Didn't Hoshika tell you?" Hiratsuka Shizuka was slightly taken aback and glanced at her best friend.

"What?"

"Who told this guy to skip work yesterday?" Ichiji Hoshika squinted and took a small sip of beer.

"So you were just being lazy and didn't hear it. You deserve it." Hiratsuka Shizuka agreed wholeheartedly.

"So what are you two talking about? Can you stop playing riddles?" Sakurakoji Talent was exasperated with these two older women, but he had more or less figured it out.

It seems something was announced last night; it appears there's no need to go to work today. Hiratsuka Shizuka received the news beforehand, so she came over.

But why didn't Ichiji Hoshika inform him separately? Was she upset that he took leave so often?

"Because school is about to start, Hoshika is having a celebratory dinner with Nijika and the others, so 'STARRY' is closed tonight," Hiratsuka Shizuka answered Ichiji Hoshika's question on his behalf.

"As a teacher who is also about to start school and go back to work, I was also invited, that's all."

"Since you're going to participate anyway, I'm too lazy to notify you again," Ichiji Hoshika added after she finished speaking.

"I see." He finally understood what had happened.

But why make his participation a prerequisite...? He really wanted to complain about that.

Couldn't he take this opportunity to rest and relax? Wasn't that an option available to him?

"But you actually dared to skip work! If you dare to skip work today, you'll dare to skip class tomorrow! Tell me honestly, what did you do last night?" Hiratsuka Shizuka scrutinized him, asking suspiciously, "Sneaking out at night, you didn't go to see your girlfriend, did you?"

"Why would someone guess this just because I asked for leave...? No, that's not true. In fact, I don't even have a girlfriend. But please forgive me for keeping what I did a secret."

He simply went to see his sister outside; there was absolutely nothing unspeakable about it.

"Really? I thought you were a Playboy, with at least seven, eight, nine, or ten women, one a day, filling your week to the brim." Hiratsuka Shizuka was a little surprised, then chuckled and teased.

"... What do you take me for? One a day, is this some kind of class schedule?" After a brief pause, Sakurakoji Talent retorted expressionlessly.

"Isn't that right?"

"Of course not!"

Although there are some differences, there are also many unexpected similarities.

However, since he doesn't date one person a day, and they're not in a romantic relationship, this shouldn't be considered a lie... probably.

"Well, let's not talk about that. But speaking of the start of school, Sakurakoji, you'll be enrolling next semester, right?" Hiratsuka Shizuka changed the subject. "Even though you just came back from overseas, you should have found a school by now, right?"

"Hmm? Why would you think that?"

Stop asking, just tell me!

"Hmm..." Sakurakoji Talent glanced sideways and pondered for a few seconds before deciding to tell the truth, "Well, I guess so."

One lie requires countless lies to cover it up. If it were a minor matter, it might be understandable, but for a major event involving a huge amount of time, it would be very difficult to cover it up no matter what.

Rather than having your story exposed by some accidental coincidence later, it's better to tell the truth from the beginning, which will help maintain your credibility.

And—with this as an excuse, it should be easier to ask Ichiji Hoshika for leave later, right?

He secretly winked at Ichiji Hoshika, who was also interested in this, his eyes sparkling.

"What? You really are a high school student, aren't you?" Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed, leaning against the table for support, feeling a sense of regret that her guess had been confirmed.

"Does it matter whether I'm a high school student or not?" he wondered.

"No, it's nothing. It's just a pity you didn't get into my school, so I can't personally educate you!" After a brief silence, she straightened her body and answered with a cruel smile.

"Eh, eh... you're still thinking of lecturing me?" Sakurakoji Talent's expression was inscrutable; he didn't know whether to admire her persistence or feel bitter.

He immediately shook his head and explained, "But whether I go to school or not doesn't matter to me. I only went this time because I needed to. Maybe I'll drop out of school after I achieve my goal."

"Pay attention in class, you delinquent!" Hiratsuka Shizuka glared at him fiercely, pointing to her friend beside her. "Even Hoshika finished university, you can't be worse than her, can you?"

"Hey! You can talk about him, but why drag me into this?!" Ichiji Hoshika, looking annoyed.

"You're a perfect example, don't worry about it." Hiratsuka Shizuka chuckled, patting her back to comfort her, then looked back at Sakurakoji Talent, "Look, even Hoshika's grades and intelligence are enough to get her into university."

"I don't know how your grades are, but they shouldn't be worse than hers, right? I think you're quite cunning usually."

"Please call that intelligence," Sakurakoji Talent corrected.

"There's no difference. In reality, intelligent people are always cunning. This is my advice to you, as someone who's been there."

"I don't even know where to begin complaining... Please continue."

"So even if you're not planning to go to university and are going straight into the workforce, you should at least finish high school, right? Are you planning to enter the workforce without even a high school diploma?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked skeptically, glancing sideways.

"Or have you already decided to find a rich woman and become a full-time stay-at-home dad?"