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"I probably won't be able to in my lifetime. I'm somewhat confident that it will be adapted into an anime, but becoming a huge hit is another matter entirely. I probably could never write a story like Hachiman's Oregairu in my entire life."

"In that case, would you like to collaborate with me? I'll provide the story, and you can write it into a light novel."

"Huh...? Putting aside whether President Hayase's story is even feasible, if you have a story, you can just write it yourself, right?"

"Firstly, I don't have time; secondly, this is a novel that only you can write well."

"Hmm... It's common for two people to collaborate on comics, but can they collaborate on light novels too?"

"Of course. We'll split all the profits 50/50. I guarantee this light novel will be a huge hit and will definitely be adapted into a popular anime. It may not be as popular as K-On!, but it should easily reach a third of the box office."

"What kind of story? And why does President Hayase think I can write it well?"

"After hearing my story, you won't be able to back down."

"Well..."

Izumi Masamune fell into deep thought, and after a long while, he hesitated before asking:

"May I ask, President Hayase, how much profit do you estimate there will be?"

"The revenue from light novels must be at least tens of millions."

"make a deal!"

Although I really want to write my own light novel, it's really tough to make a living in Tokyo after my parents passed away.

Right now, I need money.

At worst, after finishing this novel I collaborated on with him, I'll write my own light novel.

Anyway, at my writing speed, writing two books in a row wouldn't be a problem.

"In that case, I'll briefly explain the story of this light novel."

"President Hayase, should we excuse ourselves for a moment?" Hachiman Hikigaya asked hastily.

"No need. This is a light novel that you wouldn't be able to create even if you heard about it."

At that moment, Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly had a bad feeling. He turned around and looked at Izumi Masamune, who was looking expectant, and silently mourned for him for two seconds.

Soon, Masamune's loud voice slowly echoed through the corridor:

"The light novel is called 'Eromanga Sensei,' and the protagonist of the story is Izumi Masamune."

"One day in April, light novel author Izumi Masamune was chatting with a friend who worked at the Takasago Bookstore near his home when he learned by chance that the illustrator who was drawing illustrations for him was doing a live stream online."

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"After reading it, Yamada Elf concluded that it wasn't a light novel at all, but rather a love letter from Izumi Masamune to his sister..."

"Ah...!" Izumi Masamune involuntarily screamed.

"what happened?"

"Ouch! Is this what it feels like to be publicly executed? You'd better just send an assassin to kill me than write this into a light novel."

"Haha... Hachiman, hold him down, I'll continue."

"Okay." Hachiman Hikigaya glanced at Masamune Izumi with a hint of guilt.

At the same time, a little excitement arose.

So this is what he meant by his trick to get Izumi Sagiri out of the room.

"Izumi, is everything he said true?"

"The story itself is fake, but the character settings, names, and personalities are exactly the same as my situation."

"really."

Hayase definitely has superpowers!

Soon, Hayase Masamune's voice rang out again in the corridor.

"...Through the computer, Izumi Masamune told Sagiri about the time when he first started writing novels...This was the first bond between the two siblings."

At that moment, the door to Izumi Sagiri's room suddenly opened.

A silver-haired girl wearing a microphone appeared in front of them, staring at them with a flushed face.

How did you know all this?

A beautiful silver-haired girl! And she's my sister, though we're not related by blood.

While surprised, Hachiman Hikigaya didn't find it too strange.

"I heard the door open. Did she come out?" Masamune suddenly asked.

"He's out. As expected of you, you investigated other people's privacy thoroughly and even used this public execution method. No one could stay in the room any longer."

After smoothing things over, Hachiman Hikigaya spoke again:

“Izumi, my situation is similar to yours. Let me put it this way, you and your brother are feeling exactly the same way I did a few months ago.”

Izumi Masamune stared speechlessly at his phone and sighed:

"Is it too late for me to regret it now?"

"I'm sorry, it's too late." Masamune's laughter came from the phone. "Even if you don't write light novels, I will find time to turn this story into an anime within a year or two."

"Writing light novels is fine, and you're right, it's a light novel that only I can write well. But this is just too embarrassing."

"Really? The content in light novels is all based on facts, right? If you feel embarrassed, just think of it as writing 'The World's Cutest Little Sister'."

"Even if your reasoning is correct, and I really do write a light novel called 'World Sister' next year, it will definitely be a metaphor or allegory. Who writes a light novel using their real name and experiences?"

There's one right next to you.

Hachiman Hikigaya paused, barely suppressing the urge to curse, and said quietly:

"If I remember correctly, you threatened to publish my diary online, didn't you?"

"Sorry, haha... Izumi, what's your decision?"

"Which Izumi are you talking about? Me?" Izumi Masamune couldn't help but ask.

"Both of you are."

"While I'm very grateful that you told me so much about Sagiri, I feel a bit... hesitant to write these things into a light novel."

Are you going to refuse?

“No, I agree.” Izumi Masamune curled his lip. “Anyway, I don’t have much room to resist, do I? Rather than letting you find someone else to write the light novel, I might as well do it myself.”

"What about Izumi Sagiri, a wise choice?"

"No."

"We're not here for light novels. You and your siblings can discuss that later. We're here for illustrations for 'Chuunibyou.' If you continue to refuse, you know what the consequences will be."

"Devil! Pervert! Scumbag! Light novel protagonist!"

"So? And the result?"

"I've finished drawing it, and I'll send it to you right away!"

Izumi Sagiri hurriedly went back into the house, but soon ran out again, glaring intently at Hikigaya Hachiman.

“This kind of work, which involves copying real people and requires no technical skill, can be done by anyone. It can’t be considered illustration at all.”

"I've already sent it to your email. I'll be drawing the illustrations for the second volume based on your novel."

I'm being disliked.

Seeing Izumi Sagiri's expression that seemed to say, "You're threatening me with such a big show for this little job," Hikigaya Hachiman couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly.

Although I angered the illustrator, the work was completed well, so I guess I can consider it a success?

In the end, I've been disliked by others more than once or twice, so it's nothing serious.

Chapter 100 Is this your answer sheet?

January 4th, another Sunday.

Although he left Tokyo and came to the Makabe family home in Shinshu, watching his own company's anime every weekend evening has become a regular routine for Masamune.

At 7:30, the first show played was Musashino's masterpiece from last winter, "Seitokai Yakuindomo".

On television, on the first day of school in April, Takatoshi Tsuda is invited to join the student council and gradually demonstrates his profound talent for witty remarks.

Amakusa Shino and Shichijo Tenku frequently made suggestive jokes, while Ogimura Suzu, due to her short stature, was often depicted as a downward arrow on screen, which also brought many laughs.

The pacing is just right, the music is upbeat without being overpowering, and the voice acting by the cast members, who are themselves in the role, adds a lot to the animation.

As the end credits rolled, Masamune secretly glanced at Grandpa Makabe not far away and, seeing that he still had a stern face, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

To be honest, this animation doesn't have any shady plots, after all, it's going to be broadcast during prime time.

After the end credits song finished playing, the television began its commercial break.

Masamune subconsciously picked up his phone and started searching, wanting to see what the online comments were like.

The first episode of Konosuba, which aired two days ago, received a good response. Although the art style is not as good as the two anime series from Musashino, it is excellent in other aspects.

As a shoujo manga, "Rose Eyes" has inherent weaknesses. To beat it, the only option is "Seitokai Yakuindomo".

"How about it?"

Seeing Mashiro lean closer, Masamune held his phone between them and showed her the comments on it.

"While many viewers don't care about the animation production company, some viewers watched this episode because of Musashino."

"Of course, some people are also drawn to K-On!, since the K-On! OVA was airing last weekend, so it's understandable that they have high expectations."

"As animations that air at the same time and are produced by the same company, they are bound to be compared by others."

"There are many positive comments under the official Twitter account, but it's too early to tell what's going on..."

Listening to Masamune's explanation, Mashiro asked softly:

Can we get first place?

"It's hard to say; there are quite a few critically acclaimed works that don't sell well at the box office."