Anime rating game

"I know, it's mentioned in the anime Pure White. The two of them working together is quite good, both Ashirogi and Muneshiro are very interesting. Hehe... I'm also looking for a partner."

After chatting for a while, halfway through lunch, Miu Lier asked curiously:

Are you traveling in France?

“Yes, and also for researching material for the manga.” Masamune nodded slightly.

How many days are you going to stay here?

"We have about four more days. France is just one stop on our itinerary. After that, we plan to go to England."

"King Arthur's hometown? But unlike Joan of Arc, everyone says King Arthur is a fake."

"It's precisely because it might be fake that it's more worthwhile to visit."

"I want to come too! Where do you live? I'll come find you later."

"Okay."

Masamune smiled and agreed, while unconsciously thinking:

This person should be the French girl that I met when I and Adagaki Aki came to France for a school trip in the original work.

Unexpectedly, we met again after so many years; it seems we have quite a connection.

Chapter 400 I suddenly started looking forward to tomorrow

"Finally finished."

At his computer desk at home, Hachiman Hikigaya stretched.

After a year, the light novel series "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU" is finally finished.

So much has happened this past year.

Before I knew it, I was already a senior in high school.

It was late October, and there were still a few months until high school graduation.

Although I was determined not to date during high school, reality is what it is, but novels cannot be like that.

With so much buildup, if the novel ended with "Hachiman Hikigaya ultimately alone," the anime's rating would definitely plummet.

Although there were times when I felt awkward seeing myself in cartoons, times when I felt uneasy about being beaten up by other characters in the stories, and times when I pretended to be disdainful but secretly pleased when many classmates praised me.

But no matter what, this story is a reflection of my own high school years.

"Hehe... Once upon a time, I looked down on the word 'youth,' but now I can use it without hesitation."

"To be honest, I guess I'm now considered one of those people who are 'normies'?"

After checking the manuscript, copying and pasting it, and making a backup, Hachiman Hikigaya glanced at the time in the lower right corner of his computer: 10:21 PM.

After a moment's thought, he dialed Masamune's number.

The call was successfully connected after three seconds of ringing.

[Hachiman, what's wrong?]

"I've finally finished writing the light novel for Oregairu."

[Is this the final version?]

"That's right. I kept simulating the three female protagonists in my mind, secretly observed them in real life, revised it again and again, and even discussed the plot with the people involved. Finally, I wrote a plot that I could accept."

"The three storylines are independent of each other. In each of their own stories, the other two characters will become supporting characters, but they will not disappear without a trace."

"In each story, I will love that girl wholeheartedly, and of course, my feelings will deepen over time."

"If we take the story as a standalone story, in animation terms, it would be at least 4 stars."

"If the three stories are combined and made into an animation, the rating may be higher or lower, depending on how you make it."

"However, at this point in the story, there is no room for revision."

Okay. How many words are there in total?

"Each female protagonist has two volumes, totaling six volumes, which is more than 600,000 words."

[Send it over, I'll tell Mashiro and ask her to finish the illustration when she has time. However, there's a lot of content, it'll take at least half a month.]

"Okay. To facilitate animation production and Shiina's illustrations, I've included detailed descriptions of appearances and clothing in the light novel, all of which are outfits recommended by the individuals themselves."

"I have listed all the costumes, their corresponding scenes, and page numbers separately to make it easier to draw."

[Okay. Now that you've finished writing, let's make the final season of Oregairu next quarter. Hopefully, it will get a high rating.]

"I have no opinion."

Compared to a year ago, or even two years ago, with the production team gaining more experience and Shiina Mashiro's drawing skills improving, the overall rating of Musashino Animation has clearly risen.

Given the quality of Oregairu, 4 stars is definitely achievable, and 5 stars is also a possibility.

Hachiman Hikigaya is quite confident about this.

However, novels are more important right now.

This approach of dividing the storyline into three parts and releasing three volumes simultaneously has already gained reader approval in the first two volumes.

However, the last two volumes are quite different from the previous ones. If one of the female protagonists becomes significantly more popular and surpasses the other two, it will be very troublesome.

Because that would mean that such an approach is simply superfluous.

Only when the three leading ladies are equally popular and are the focus of audience discussion can their reputation and popularity continue to rise amidst the debate.

After ending the call, Hachiman Hikigaya stretched his stiff neck and got up to walk to the living room.

Inside the living room, the new anime series Re:Zero was playing. Komachi held a bag of fries in her hand, her eyes glued to the TV.

Speaking of which, it's the weekend today?

Realizing this, Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly thought of another problem.

"Komachi, did you record it?"

"Yes, it's being recorded," Komachi said without turning her head.

That's good.

Hachiman Hikigaya breathed a long sigh of relief.

Anime Blu-rays are too expensive, and even though he has made a lot of money in the past two years, he is still reluctant to spend it on them.

The Blu-ray/Musashino Kara Maoh! will be included as a gift, and it's a collector's edition.

As for the Blu-rays of other anime, there's really no need to buy them, even if they contain some extra story content.

In comparison, it's still best to record it yourself using a CD.

In any case, the most important thing for an animation is the main storyline; everything else is irrelevant.

"Where...is this broadcast?"

"Are you sure you want me to spoil the plot, brother?" Komachi asked with a mischievous grin.

"Yes, I don't mind."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. Today, the first episode to air is Pure White, and episode nine is about Shiina..."

"Wait a minute, aren't we talking about starting from zero?"

"Brother Zero has read the novel, and the plot is basically the same as the novel, so there's not much to say, right? If I really have to say something, I can summarize it in one sentence: these two episodes are Rem's main focus, Emilia's role is too small, and she's only supported by her beauty."

"That's it..."

Hachiman Hikigaya smiled and did not press the matter further.

To be honest, he just randomly picked a topic.

During a casual chat, we learned that episode 10 of Re:Zero had already ended.

"Komachi, Oregairu is finished."

"Really? Let me see."

"Wait a bit."

Sensing something was off about her brother's voice, Komachi instinctively turned her head and saw the loneliness that inadvertently showed on his face. She quickly realized what was going on and sat up straight.

"Brother, is there something you want to say to Komachi?"

"I'm about to graduate from high school."

"Ah."

"I'll definitely need to rent an apartment in Tokyo for university. But before that, I want to go for an interview in Musashino."

"screenwriter?"

"Yes, I've already talked to screenwriter Mai-no-Ki. Specifically, I'll be moving to Tokyo after graduating from high school."

"Ah."

"Getting the job shouldn't be a problem. The interview is basically just a formality. I'll rent an apartment near Musashino, and I'll also use that as a reference when choosing a university."

"Ah."

"Your parents are often not home. After I leave, you will be all alone at home. Be careful."

"Don't worry, brother. I'm not a child anymore. Besides, you're not leaving tomorrow, are you?"

"Ha ha......"

Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't help but laugh, and exclaimed:

"Maybe it's because the novel is finally finished? I have so many feelings about it."

"When I was in my first year of high school, I thought about becoming a light novel writer. After graduating from high school, I would not go to college and would stay at home every day to write novels and be a freelancer."

"When I was in my second year of high school, I thought about marrying either Yukinoshita or Yuihama. The former comes from a very wealthy family and could support me as an unemployed person, while the latter would be a very good wife and mother who would take very good care of me."

"I'm sorry, I'm just an embarrassing and useless older brother."

"But now I've figured it out. Yukinoshita needs a gentle, considerate man who can be tolerant of her; Yuihama needs a more assertive man who can protect her from the storms of life."

"As for me, compared to freelancers, unemployed people, or stay-at-home slackers, I'm actually more suited to being a white-collar worker with a relatively relaxed work environment."