Anime rating game

"Hachiman Hikigaya, please do at your own pace and don't worry about us. My job is mainly to help you solve problems other than writing, and at the same time help you find a suitable illustrator."

"Since the story itself has already been determined, considering Hikigaya-sensei's writing speed, and the needs of Musashino Animation, we will find an illustrator in advance. The illustrations will be produced while Hikigaya-sensei is writing."

“Our best illustrator at Dengeki Bunko is currently available and should be able to complete this task.”

"This is the illustrator's work. Please take a look, Mr. Hikigaya. If you have no objections, how about the illustrator makes a decision?"

Hachiman Hikigaya took the light novel handed to him by Ayame Kagurazaka and began to read it.

It's a very standard harem isekai adventure light novel. Compared to my previous work, Oregairu, the content can be described as boring.

Moreover, just by flipping through a few pages, one can see the word "younger sister" appearing frequently between the lines.

This author is definitely a siscon!

However, compared to light novels that offer nothing new, the illustrations are quite beautiful.

Compared to the perfect and lively characters created by Shiina Mashiro, the illustrations in this novel are slightly inferior, but they possess a unique kind of beauty.

Well, the artist has captured that sense of tantalizing the unseen perfectly; the illustrator is truly a master.

However, it's strange that all the characters have small breasts.

The reason is easy to guess; it's probably because the illustrator herself is a woman and happens to have small breasts.

Moreover, the illustrator's name is also very strange.

"Is it because I've seen too many of Mashiro-san's paintings? I feel like my partner has suddenly dropped several levels."

"Thank you for your praise of Mashiro, but this illustration is already of a very high standard," Masamune said with a smile.

"The painting is beautiful, and I have no complaints about it, but... why are they all airports?"

"Please don't worry about that. After we sign the contract, I'll take you to talk to the people involved in the story and take some photos. Then, I'll ask Kagurazaka to edit them and send them to the illustrator so she can draw them."

? ?

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly realized what was happening.

Is "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions" also based on a true story?

"The male and female protagonists in the story are real people, but the story itself is fictional." Masamune paused for a moment and explained, "Tomi Yuta is a third-year junior high school student this year. He is immersed in his fantasies all day long. Whether he will meet Takanashi Rikka next year is anyone's guess."

"Isn't this exactly the same situation as mine?" Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't help but ask, "How did you manage to convince the person this time?"

"Toyo Yuta was extremely happy to be chosen as the main character, and laughed wildly as he said he would do his best to cooperate."

"Laughter?"

Hachiman Hikigaya was instantly reminded of himself in middle school, and suddenly felt a stomachache.

Although I've had a phase of teenage angst, it was only a mild case, not to the point of laughing uncontrollably in front of strangers.

"Let's sign the contract. I can't wait to meet that rich junior. After talking to him in person, I should get more inspiration."

Watanabe Jun, who had been preparing for some time, took out the contracts from his briefcase and placed them one by one on the table.

"The content remains the same as the previous Oregairu content, and all profits will be split 50/50..."

"clear."

Hachiman Hikigaya glanced at the key terms and quickly signed his name.

Watching the group sign the contract, Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but interject:

Are contracts signed by minors valid?

"Please don't worry about that. We have obtained authorization from Hachiman's parents, and Hachiman already has the ability to earn money. The contract he signed is no different from one signed by an adult."

Noticing that Yukino Yukinoshita was staring intently in their direction, Watanabe Hayato smiled and nodded, then briefly explained again.

Yukino Yukinoshita remained silent for a long time before shifting her gaze to Masamune:

“It’s normal to use other people’s real experiences in your creations, but it’s rare to use their real names. Don’t you feel ashamed for abusing other people’s names like this?”

“Not at all, I’m very proud!” Masamune paused for a moment, then said with a smile, “I’ve tested it before. If the experience is basically the same as the character in the work, and the name is the same, the person can also receive a reward from heaven.”

"As for the degree of consistency, it hasn't been tested yet, but having the same name should be one of the necessary conditions."

“Exposing the deeds of others is naturally an immoral thing, but if the reward you receive satisfies you, then it’s a win-win situation.”

"The animation industry has an exceptionally broad future, but not everyone has the time or ability to join an animation production company. For many wealthy people, biographical animation is also an opportunity to earn rewards, and this is the future trend."

"So, according to you, we should thank you?" Yukino Yukinoshita's expression turned somewhat cold.

"Not at all. In the end, the reward is just a side benefit. I think that the fact that the anime is so popular and has such a high rating means that you have a very exciting life, and that's what you should be focusing on."

"Don't you feel despicable at all to treat other people's experiences as mere entertainment?"

"I didn't just watch it as a spectacle. Actually, I'm quite envious of your school life. If I could have been born two years later, I would definitely have transferred here and joined your Service Club. At that time, I would definitely have become best friends with Hachiman."

Hearing such frank words, Yukino Yukinoshita was completely speechless, feeling as if she had punched the air.

That's why I couldn't get angry when Mashiro celebrated her birthday last Friday.

Now that we have a rare opportunity to communicate privately, it's indeed difficult to get truly angry.

Perhaps that's why, even though he was threatened when he started writing light novels, Hachiman Hikigaya became more and more cooperative, even enjoying it.

Chapter 85 The Dark Flame Master Does Not Need to Eat

"Hahaha... Finally, someone has discovered my hidden dark power. But, can you properly demonstrate my strength?"

Inside the Togashi family's living room, looking at Togashi Yuta, who was covering half his face with his right hand and laughing uncontrollably, Hikigaya Hachiman couldn't help but chuckle twice.

Compared to his middle school self, Togashi is clearly in the late stages of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), and his words and actions are extremely embarrassing to watch.

"It's alright. I've done something similar to what you did before. Although I've stopped writing government reports and divine pronouncements, I still update the list of things that are absolutely unforgivable every day."

"Oh!? So you're the reincarnated Black Dragon God! No wonder I've been feeling a familiar aura about you ever since."

"Reincarnation is a thing of the past. The main purpose of our visit today is to gather information about you. We'll also take a few photos so that the illustrator can better showcase your handsomeness."

"Hmm... photos are important too. Since we're taking photos, of course we should choose my transformed appearance!"

As they were talking, Yuta Togashi hurriedly ran back to his room, and then quickly ran back.

Compared to his previous casual home clothes, he now wore a black cloak, black leather gloves, and carried a large sword.

He certainly looks very handsome, but the casual clothes underneath the cape don't really match.

"Could you strike a few poses?"

"Of course! How about this?"

"Not bad, and say another cool line while you're at it!"

Yuta Togashi took a half step back, suddenly stretched out his left hand, and shouted loudly:

"Be burned to ashes by my black flames!"

Looking at the cringeworthy scene recorded on his phone, Hachiman Hikigaya's mood improved dramatically, and he thought to himself:

If Togashi comes looking for trouble after graduating from junior high, I'll use this video to threaten him.

That's really despicable. I've been corrupted by that Hayase guy too.

"As a Dark Flame Envoy, having only one set of equipment isn't quite right. Do you have any other sets?"

"So we're being looked down upon because of our equipment? Just wait, it'll be over soon."

Yuta Togashi rushed back to his room and quickly changed into a new set of clothes.

He wore a black summer short-sleeved shirt with flame patterns printed on the front and back, his arms were wrapped in many bandages, and he held a black notebook in his palm.

"This is the dark codex I retrieved from hell, containing countless dark magic spells. That's right! This is the treasure that countless magicians in the world have been searching for."

"Great!"

Hachiman Hikigaya subconsciously thought of the novel setting that Hayase had sent him before. After the summer of his third year of junior high school, Yuta Togashi felt that it was cool to study hard, so he devoted himself to studying.

That's how I got into the private Ginkgo Academy.

As a fellow Chiba native, Hachiman Hikigaya naturally knew that this high school had a very high deviation score, making it difficult for underachieving students to get in.

If the novel's setting were consistent with reality, Togashi would probably be almost out of his chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) phase by now.

However, with us interrupting him like this, his chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) might continue into high school.

If that's really the case, I'd feel incredibly sorry.

"President Hayase, I've finished here. Thanks to Togashi's help, I'm currently in a state of bursting with inspiration."

“In that case, let’s strike while the iron is hot and go see Takanashi upstairs again, shall we?” Masamune suggested with a smile.

"Takayuki Rikka?"

"No, she shouldn't have moved in yet. I'm talking about Miss Toka."

Upon hearing "Toka," Togashi Yuuta instinctively said:

"The young woman who lives upstairs comes home very late every day; she shouldn't be here now."

“I know.” Masamune nodded slightly. “According to the information I gathered before, Takanashi Touka is the head chef at a high-end chain restaurant in Chiba.”

"It's getting late, let's go get some food. Togashi, come along too, it's on us."

Yuta Togashi instinctively wanted to agree, but after glancing back at his two younger sisters who were peeking in from the inner room, he shook his head slightly.

"I'm very sorry, the Dark Flame Envoy feeds on flames and has no need for human food."

"In that case, let's call it a day. Sorry to have bothered you."

Masamune stood up, said hello, and then left with Hachiman Hikigaya.

……

That day, Masamune took Hikigaya to meet all the main characters from "Chuunibyou".

I didn't get home until after 9 p.m.

"Welcome back, Zong-kun. It's really late today. Did you eat out?"

"I've already eaten. I was a little late today because of work."

Masamune glanced at the empty living room and unconsciously asked: