Chapter 173

Keep in mind that they haven't known each other for very long, and considering the music and script, this is not a task that can be completed in a short time, let alone with such high quality.

Ogiso didn't seem to have realized it yet, but if you think about it carefully, you'll know that if he hadn't had this idea a long time ago, he wouldn't be able to achieve this level of completion now, no matter how much funding he had.

--So, was it just a coincidence that the protagonist chose himself and Ogiso? Or was it simply because they are two different people?

He simply needs two people to help him narrate this deeply wintery story; does it really matter who they are?

She used the clues and knowledge she had to make inferences, and before she knew it, she was overthinking things.

"Huh? You did all of this by yourself Talent-kun?! That's amazing!" Kogisora Yukina looked at him with admiration in her eyes.

Even if she didn't understand it, she could still comprehend how difficult it was to write a script and compose music at the same time.

"After listening to such amazing music, I feel even more motivated!"

"So-so, I am really amazing." Sakurakoji Talent nodded slightly, then turned the conversation back to Touma Kazusa, "So, what's the second thing?"

"Hmm?" Touma Kazusa snapped out of her thoughts, paused for three seconds without making a sound, and understood what he was talking about.

"Ah, well..." She helplessly raised her Hands, spreading her long, slender fingers. "I'm hungry. Can I have lunch first?"

"Huh?" He was stunned, wondering if he had misheard.

Is this the second thing you mentioned?

He glanced at the time and realized that after all the delay, it was indeed lunchtime.

He silently looked up, his eyebrows twitching as he stared at her.

Damn it! Did you expect this all along?!

He swayed as he walked towards the door, wearily leading the two women to a nearby restaurant to see what good food they could find.

As a result, the whole morning passed and they accomplished nothing.

As school was about to end,

Sakurakoji Talent leaned against the wall opposite the school gate, feeling frustrated with his actions today while waiting for someone.

After dinner, he was finally able to get them to quietly start dubbing, and nothing else went wrong after that.

But contrary to his expectations, the results were surprisingly poor.

Perhaps because it was their first time doing voice acting, even though their characters were similar to theirs, the delivery sounded somewhat awkward and forced. In layman's terms, it was "wooden reading."

Completely devoid of emotion, even worse than a primary school student reciting a text...

Although Kogisora Yukina said she was very motivated, and actually was, it turns out that motivation and results are not necessarily related.

Finally, he couldn't bear it any longer and had to ask them to stop their supernatural powers and watch him perform quietly from the sidelines, learning as they watched.

As a result, he was the only one who wrote part of the content during the two hours that afternoon.

As they parted, he ordered them to go back and carefully study the script, to grasp the characters' mindsets and tones—it's hard to imagine that he was actually teaching them to act as "themselves"—is that even appropriate?

Ha...

I wonder if they'll be able to perform as well in the next recording.

Ding-dong~ Ding-dong~ Dong-dong-dong~

The ringing of the dismissal bell means that today's classes are over, and the rest of the time is for clubs and students to have free time.

It was still early, and there was still a considerable distance before sunset, which meant that his busy day was far from over.

He wasn't currently at the school gate of Hanasakigawa. He wasn't familiar with the people there, and there was no reason for him to wait for Miyako Shizuka, the only one he was on good terms with.

The name of the school is displayed on the stone slab at the school gate: Private Toyonosaki Academy.

It has to be said that Tokyo Metropolis that have "private" in their name seem to have something special about them.

At least at first glance, the tuition fees seem quite expensive.

Like most schools, behind the iron gate is a spacious square, and at the other end of the square is the magnificent teaching building.

As the only visible school building at first glance, Toyonosaki's main teaching building looks quite impressive.

I don't know if it's to make it easier to trick parents into paying tuition, but they at least put some effort into the design during construction.

The integration of glass curtain walls and railing corridors, the combination of diagonal cuts and roof trusses, and the appropriate use of rounded elements at the corners where the two buildings intersect at right angles to soften the sharpness—from a design perspective, it's not bad at all—as Sakurakoji Talent commented.

After finishing his "work" with Touma Kazusa, and seeing that it was almost time, he came here to go back to the apartment with Kasumigaoka Utaha and the others.

Although the recording fell through, it wasn't a complete failure. At least the two leading ladies agreed, and they were given the scripts.

Nothing else to do today, so let's continue focusing on games.

If you ask him why he's so invested in the game... well, is it really that he's invested in the game? Isn't it just a way to use it to get closer to them?

Without games, he would have to find other excuses, and even have to separate people into individual activities, which wouldn't be as "cost-effective" as it is now.

If we can work together and make progress, that would be even better, just like the band (you are all my wings. jpg).

Therefore, even if the prologue is finished, he wouldn't mind continuing to make the rest if needed, thus delaying the process.

A few minutes later, students began to leave the school.

Everyone who realized he was there would tug at their companions, secretly pointing and whispering about him, their faces filled with astonishment and shock.

The students became more Kokoro with their words and actions, as if worried that he would make a bad impression on them—even if he couldn't hear them at all, or didn't want to hear them.

To draw an analogy, it's like bumping into a school leader in the hallway.

The gazes directed at him held not only admiration for his good looks and handsomeness, and curiosity about his identity and why he was standing there, but also a mixture of envy and admiration... admiration?

"Tsk," he spat lightly, "A bunch of face-obsessed idiots!"

You've started practicing proper etiquette for porridge in such a short time; don't you have any sense of self-respect or self-love at all?

Meanwhile, on campus...

"Hey, Tomoya, wanna go shopping in Shibuya later? I recently found a great secondhand ACG merchandise shop!"

The sound that rang out almost at the same time the teacher stepped out of the classroom in Class 2-B reached Aki Tomoya's ears.

"Yoshihiko? I'm busy right now, don't bother me." Aki Tomoya didn't turn around, continuing to write and draw on the paper with his head down.

"What? You're not even paying attention in class?" Yoshihiko leaned closer to him. "Are you writing your thoughts on the first episode of the new anime season that started in April? Or is it a review of a newly released Light Novel?"

"Pretty much. Most of the new anime series have finished airing their first episode, and I'm going to write a general review." Aki Tomoya nodded.

The notebook in front of him already contained a list of more than thirty new anime titles of varying lengths.

"No wonder you're a popular blogger, your diligence is truly remarkable!" Yoshihiko joked.

"Nonsense," Aki Tomoya said, closing his notebook in annoyance. "Besides, that secondhand merchandise shop of yours—going to a place like that?! Are you even a proper otaku?!"

"I don't expect you to be like me, always having three sets of each piece ready, but at least you should have basic respect for the works you like!"

"You can even bring yourself to buy secondhand stuff? What do you take 2D for?!"

He angrily flung his arm away, abruptly stood up, and incredulously criticized his friend.

"It's just a visit, it's not a big deal, right? Although I can understand people who treat characters like wives and have a kind of psychological fastidiousness." Yoshihiko leaned against the table helplessly.

"But high school students have very limited allowances; how can they afford to buy all new ones?"

"Then go get a job! Get a job! Is this all you care about in 2D?!" Aki Tomoya shouted, his voice trembling with rage and indignation.

"I was so stupid, I wasted a whole year, and this is all the ambition you have?!"

"Don't treat everyone else as yourself. Your initiative in this area is probably rare even in Japan," Yoshihiko sighed.

"I entered the world of 2D to relax and unwind, but now I have to work hard in reality. Don't you think that's putting the cart before the horse?"

"Hmph, you nobody, so this is all your love for 2D is worth!"

Aki Tomoya waved his right hand in the air like a cloak, gave a shallow, disdainful smile, and sat back down in his chair.

The classmates who hadn't left yet, upon hearing the commotion, merely glanced over and then went about their own business, unfazed.

Yoshihiko, unfazed by his reaction, continued, "Oh, by the way, speaking of which, I bought a novel by a new author a few days ago. It's really well-written! The illustrations are beautiful too!"

"What was the name again? It's a bit too long: Finding Love in a Dungeon..."

Chapter 220 I heard that Tomoya has to be cuckolded in person?

"It's <Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?>", Aki Tomoya pushed up his glasses, utterly unable to bear watching his performance. "You can't even pronounce the name of your favorite work correctly, and you still have the nerve to say you like it?"

"So you've read it too? How was it? It's pretty good for a new book in March!" Having found common ground, Yoshihiko grabbed his shoulders, even more excited.

Chatting about shared interests with like-minded people can unleash ten times the energy we don't usually have; that's just how homebodies are.

"There are too many flaws, I don't even know where to begin." Aki Tomoya coldly slapped his hand away. "First of all, this book was officially published in February, so it should be classified as a February new release. Have you even been following my website?"

"That doesn't matter at all! Ais is practically my wife! Ah, but the High God is pretty good too, the contrast between her youthful face and large breasts is really striking, it arouses one's protective instincts!"

Yoshihiko twisted his body, and his whole being began to exude an ominous aura.

"You, you probably only bought this book because of the cover art, right?" Aki Tomoya judged his situation at a glance.

How did you know?! Were you following me?!

"Following you my foot! Otherwise, why would you spend money to buy a new book by a new author that only has one copy? Besides, both of them are on the cover!"

"Haha~ yeah~ illustrations really are the primary driving force behind Light Novel!" Yoshihiko scratched his head, unashamed. "I wonder which illustrator drew it; I don't think I've ever seen a similar style before."

"You don't even know this...?" Aki Tomoya was completely speechless, and began to consider whether he should break off their friendship later.

"Know what?"

"The author and illustrator of this book are the same person. Doesn't the name show up on the cover? You're blinded by the illustrations."

"Is that so?" Yoshihiko's eyes widened in surprise. "I only looked at the illustrations and description before buying it; I didn't pay much attention."

"So, this author is incredibly talented? Are there really people like this in the industry?"

"It's not that there aren't any, but most of them start as illustrators and then work part-time as novelists. A popular newcomer like him is probably one of a kind," Aki Tomoya replied.

"So he really is a newcomer?"

"Well, at least based on my experience, I don't think Ms. Yukimi Sakura is someone's pseudonym." He pushed up his glasses again, a high school detective-like wisdom flashing in his eyes.

"You're only really reliable in things like this," Yoshihiko said with a wry smile. "By the way, did you buy the hardcover edition of this book?"

"Hmph, who do you think you're talking to?" Aki Tomoya sneered, meeting his gaze. "Of course I won't let go of the first book of this rising star author who's destined to rise to prominence!"

"I bought the deluxe edition for all three sets: one for personal use, one for missionary work, and one for my collection!"

"Wow, wow!! They've really gone all out!" Yoshihiko in shock and admiration. "By the way, can I borrow it later? I want to see what's in the free gifts."

"I knew it... Never mind, I'll bring it over tomorrow and lend it to you."

"Oh! Thank you!"

After hearing his words, Aki Tomoya recalled the contents and information of the book, "I wonder what kind of person she is. Not only is she incredibly talented, but her writing and art style are also very delicate. She might even be a female author..."

Thinking of this, the images of Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri flashed through his mind, which made him frown.

In terms of strength, the other party is like a combination of the two of them.

Thinking of Kasumigaoka Utaha he hadn't spoken to for months, and his childhood friend with whom he had been estranged for who knows how long, he clicked his tongue, rested his chin on his hand, and looked out the window.

The three-dimensional world is indeed the most troublesome.

"Hmm? Why is there such a commotion at the school gate?"

The second-grade classroom faced the school gate directly from the side, so as soon as he glanced out, he noticed that the atmosphere at the school gate was different from usual.

A group of people who weren't participating in club activities and were heading home deliberately slowed down, all looking in the same direction. There was something there—too far away to see clearly, except for long, silvery-white hair reflecting the sunlight.

Long hair... could it be a woman? She must be a beauty to attract so much attention.

However, the other person's figure seemed too slender for a girl.

"Oh~ what happened? Did a celebrity come by?" Yoshihiko also noticed the commotion outside, squinting and staring in as he guessed.

"How could that be? Why would a celebrity just stand there so casually?"

"That's the model?"

"You think this is Light Novel?!"