Machete Style Anime

After a brief moment of thought, Kasugano Mirai carefully crafted her response and began replying to the message.

"The diligent slacker: Yukinoshita-san might have misunderstood something; she's just my little sister."

Well, at this moment, a song with an extra explanation would probably be more fitting.

After replying to the message, Kasugano Mirai decisively tossed her phone aside and ignored it.

He had a casual relationship with Yukino Yukinoshita and had no obligation to help her answer her questions.

If it weren't for the fact that it concerned his own and his two children's reputations, he wouldn't even bother to reply.

He has already given his explanation; whether the other party believes it or not is up to them.

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After this incident, Yukino Yukinoshita naturally lost interest in reading her novel and waited for news on her phone.

Therefore, the girl saw this reply as soon as Kasugano Mirai sent the message.

After flipping the record to the top and staring at the photo for a long time, Yukino Yukinoshita accepted this explanation.

Because the hands in the photo are indeed very small, it is obviously impossible for a high school student to be in the photo; it is even a bit hard to say if it is a junior high school student.

Based on her understanding of Kasugano Mirai, even if she were to actually make a move, she wouldn't target a girl of that age.

The most compelling evidence is Tsurumi Rumi from her previous life.

In her previous life, Kasugano Mirai first made a move on Tsurumi Rumi when Rumi was about to graduate from high school. After that, they maintained secret contact until Rumi discovered it.

Considering that Kasugano Mirai was currently renting an apartment, Yukino Yukinoshita quickly convinced herself.

"...Perhaps she's another tenant's or the landlord's daughter."

"The relationship isn't strong enough right now, so I can't keep asking. Just be more careful in the future."

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Nothing noteworthy happened in the next few days.

The only thing that puzzled Kasugano Mirai was that Yukino Yukinoshita's behavior these past few days had been rather strange.

Since their relationship was so-so, and the girl had her period every month, he didn't take it to heart.

The weekend is coming soon.

Today is the day Kasugano Mirai submits her manuscript, and also the day she and her editor had agreed to discuss the new book.

He got up early in the morning, went for a run, took a shower, toasted two slices of bread, and heated a cup of milk for breakfast.

After breakfast, he quickly tidied himself up, changed his shoes, and left home with his backpack.

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More than an hour later, Kasugano Mirai arrived at Tokyo Station.

After leaving the station, he rushed to the library building.

When he arrived at the building, Machida Sonoko, who had been informed in advance, was already waiting downstairs.

"Asuka-sensei is here very early."

Kasugano Mirai said speechlessly, "If it were earlier, we should be meeting in the editorial department right now."

Machida Sonoko smiled nonchalantly: "I waited here specifically because I was looking forward to your new work, teacher."

The two have been working together for several years and can be considered friends.

Therefore, Kasugano Mirai was not surprised by Machida Sonoko's way of speaking. She took out two stacks of revised papers from her bag and handed them to her: "This is the last volume of the manuscript for 'The Burden' and 'The Witch'."

The latter took the manuscript, glanced through it briefly, and then put it away.

"It looks fine."

"Did you bring the new manuscript?"

"I didn't bring the manuscript with me; it's on a USB drive."

"Let's go upstairs quickly, let me see what Asuka-sensei's new work is like."

"You won't be disappointed."

When the two arrived at the editorial department by elevator, a large number of people had already gathered there.

There were authors who came to submit their manuscripts, as well as new authors who came to the editorial department to submit their work. Kasugano Mirai's arrival did not cause any stir.

Machida Sonoko led Kasugano Mirai to the meeting room and brought him a cup of tea: "Please sit here for a while, I'll go get my notebook."

"Ah."

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Kasugano Mirai, who had been to the editorial department before, was already used to Machida Sonoko's way of doing things.

After the editor left, having nothing to do, he took out his phone, put it on silent, and started playing a mobile game.

A few minutes later, Machida Sonoko returned to the meeting room with her laptop.

"Teacher Asuka, I've brought my computer, but where's the USB drive?"

Upon hearing this, Kasugano Mirai exited the game, took out a USB drive from her bag, and handed it to her.

The former took the USB drive, said nothing, and directly connected it to the computer to start reading.

With so many authors under an editor's supervision, if you don't read quickly enough, you might not be able to finish reading in a day.

As a veteran editor, Machida Sonoko's reading speed is naturally quite fast.

The first volume of the two novels together is about 200,000 words, and she finished reading it in just half an hour.

Machida Sonoko's expression became quite interesting as she pulled out the USB drive and handed it to Kasugano Mirai.

"Um... Asuka-sensei, can I ask you a question?"

"Just ask!"

Before Machida Sonoko could speak, Kasugano Mirai added, "I will answer according to the content of the question."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Machida Sonoko brought up the issue that concerned her: "When you signed the contract, your father came to the editorial department as your guardian."

In other words, your identity is not a secret to him.

Are you sure these two novels you're currently preparing are suitable for your family to read?

Are the two works by Kasugano Mirai excellent?

The answer is beyond doubt.

It's not uncommon in the ACG industry for new works to fall short of the standards and quality of older works after a hit series has ended.

Machida Sonoko originally thought that Kasugano Mirai's creation of the two works, "The Burden" and "The Witch," as a newcomer was just a coincidence, and that he might reach his peak right after his debut. That's why she didn't want him to finish his works so soon.

However, this time she was mistaken.

True gold is not afraid of fire.

The two new works by Kasugano Mirai are equally excellent, no less so than "The Burden" and "The Witch". The only thing that makes her hesitate is this issue.

—Would you dare let your family see this?

When faced with questions from the editor, Kasugano Mirai remained calm and even seemed to be enjoying her tea.

"Suck~"

He put down his teacup and said calmly, "Machida-nee, since I dared to write it, I'm naturally not afraid of them finding out. You can rest assured!"

Despite appearing calm and collected, Kasugano Mirai is indeed as steady as a rock.

Because it wasn't his father who came to the editorial department as his guardian.

To be precise, he wasn't his real father.

—How about learning about the Seven Deadly Sins' Mirror of a Thousand Transformations?

When signing the contract, Kasugano Mirai went directly to Nanami and asked her for help.

The latter used the Thousand Transformations Mirror to transform into the appearance of Kasugano Ikefumi, along with the driver's license that Kasugano Mirai secretly took from her home.

A perfect crime... no, a perfect disguise was thus achieved.

The reason for doing this is actually not that complicated.

Because there is no blood relation between Kasugano Mirai and Kasugano Sora, and the latter's brother complex is so obvious, their parents often joke that they should just get married on the spot.

Once they find out he's writing a novel about a sister complex, Kasugano Mirai can practically picture the scene.

"Wow~ I didn't expect Mirai to like Sora so much!"

"If you ask me, you should just get married right after high school!"

"My mom and I would absolutely not object!"

"I agree with Dad's suggestion, and I'm sure Xiaoqiong won't refuse."

"That way, Xiaoqiong and Weilai won't have to move out, and the family can continue living together."

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Living under the same roof and seeing each other every day, even someone with a thick skin can't stand his family nagging him like that every day!

Upon hearing Kasugano Mirai's answer, Machida Sonoko's expression became even more interesting.

For a moment, she couldn't even figure out whether the problem was with her or with the Kasugano family, who could be so indifferent to something like this.

After all, the last author who was obsessed with his sister was disowned by his sister because of his novel!