A newbie's anime life diary

"Hmm~ It seems quite popular." Chewing on beef jerky, Sister Xiaojing was quite surprised as she watched the number of viewers in the live stream steadily increase. She rarely visited websites like this, and this was the first time she had witnessed the excitement and popularity of online live streaming events.

“That’s quite normal. After all, not every popular author or manga artist likes to be in the public eye. In recent years, the boundaries of the term ‘idol’ have become increasingly blurred. Yukiteru and I were previously suggested by the paperback publisher that we become idol authors, so that attending more events would quickly boost our popularity and benefit the sales of our works. However, we both declined. I think Yukiteru and Eriri over there are in the same boat. They won’t participate in too many of these events, and the fans are well aware of this, so they want to see as many as possible.” Utaha seemed to understand this quite well, explaining to the two of them little by little while keeping her eyes on the computer screen.

Yukino nodded, looking at the two hosts who had already appeared on the screen, and said, "They're about to appear. What do you think the specific procedures will be like?"

"I don't know." Shiyu shook her head, listening to the host's opening remarks on the screen. "Didn't Yukiteru-kun say that to maintain the mystery, he wouldn't let us see the script, saying that if we did, there wouldn't be any surprises? But from what I've seen in other similar programs, there are always some very topical segments, like answering questions from the comments, and these kinds of segments are easy to create funny moments. Plus, this time it's Yukiteru and Eriri appearing, I have a feeling something's going to happen..."

After hearing this, Yukino and Shizuka nodded thoughtfully.

Meanwhile, not only at Yukiteru's home, but also at the studio of the doujin circle rouge en rouge, all the illustrators, writers, programmers, including Iori Hashima and Akane Kousaka, were gathered together watching the live stream.

At the Sawamura residence, Sawamura Sayuri was also excitedly watching the computer screen, waiting for her daughter to come on stage.

In Aki's house, in Aki Tomoya's bedroom, Kato Megumi, Hyodo Michiru, and Hashima Izumi were all gathered. However, none of them noticed that Aki Tomoya's expression was somewhat strange.

Turning our attention back to the live broadcast room, Xuehui and Eriri, who were waiting quietly to the side, knew from the host's words that it would soon be their turn to go on stage according to the script.

However, Eriri now seems to be a performer who adapts to the situation, or perhaps it's because the reward Yukiteru mentioned was so generous that it has almost worn away her aversion to going on stage, and she's really not nervous now.

I was going to say a few more words, but the host on stage has already finished his opening remarks.

"Well then, I'm sure the viewers in the live stream are tired of seeing the two of us by now, so let's officially welcome our two long-awaited guests! Please welcome them!"

After the host finished speaking, the director next to the camera immediately gestured, and Yukiteru and Eriri, who were waiting on the side, exchanged a glance and walked out one after the other.

When the two people officially appeared in the center of the screen and sat down in the two middle seats, the comments in the live stream truly exploded.

The comments were almost entirely filled with phrases like "Really?! A girl?!", "Blonde twin tails!", and "Kawaii!", with very few mentioning Yukiteru.

"Well, that's normal, isn't it? After all, most of the fans are guys, and the proportion of girls standing there is really not that high." In front of the screen, Shiyu said knowingly, while also a little annoyed, "Tsk, when will I be able to perform alongside Yukiteru-kun?"

"Maybe there will be hope when your work is adapted into an anime, but of course, you'll need Yukiteru to draw the illustrations for you to have a chance." As she spoke, Shizuka smiled as she looked at Yukiteru and Eriri's self-introductions on the screen. "These two are really doing a great job."

"Sawamura is, after all, the daughter of a diplomat. Although you might not see it normally, she does show some composure when it matters. As for Yukiteru, this kind of situation is really child's play for him," Yukino commented on the two, which drew frequent nods from Utaha and Shizuka.

In the live stream, after introducing himself, the person first answered some questions. Of course, he wouldn't reveal his real name; all he could say was his age.

Both of them were 17 years old, which shocked everyone.

As they chatted, Eriri's performance improved, and her expression became much more confident.

Until the host asked a question.

"Ah, here's a great question from an audience member: what led to your collaboration? We're all very curious about that!"

"Oh? This has taken quite a while."

Eriri raised her hand to support her chin and began to think seriously.

It seems that there was a banquet at home, and Xuehui came too. She asked him to help her look at... her doujinshi!

?(? ???ω??? ?)?

Eriri's face instantly turned red, which also caught the attention of Yukiteru and everyone in front of the screen, who all typed exclamation marks.

"Hmm, I feel like there's more to this than meets the eye." The female host, never one to shy away from drama, steered the conversation towards Xuehui. "So, Mr. Kong, could you tell us the answer?"

"Hmm? Well, I'm fine with it. I remember I went to a party at her house, and then she approached me..."

"Wow! I can't tell!!!"

Eriri, disregarding her composure, immediately interrupted and unleashed her twin-tail attack, slapping Yukiteru across the face in front of countless spectators.

What was originally a trivial matter became even more speculative after Eriri did this, with many commenting that "they're having an affair."

Meanwhile, another type of comment appeared: "Old Kong, you're so amazing, does Kasumi Shiko know about this?"

Wow, that's amazing! Catching someone cheating from a distance!

"Stop hitting me! If you keep hitting me, things will get really complicated! I'm innocent!"

"What innocence do you have?! You idiot, you repressed pervert, you light novel protagonist!" Eriri swung her twin tails while fiercely insulting Yukiteru, completely letting loose.

Although the scene briefly spiraled out of control, everyone was exceptionally happy, and even the director on set didn't try to stop it; instead, he was pleased with the outcome.

Only Yukino and the other two on the other side of the screen looked at the two people in their minds with somewhat strange expressions.

Yukino said to Utaha, who was standing next to her, "Didn't you say you were going to find a way to stop it?"

"That's true. Haven't you noticed that these two never spend time alone together? But it's still like this now, and I'm really helpless!" Shi Yu said, biting her lip, feeling very frustrated.

"No, I have to do something!" As she spoke, Shi Yu leaned over to the computer screen and typed a line in the message box.

"Oh, Nada, I saw it all!"

Shiyu's username on Nico Nico Douga is still Kasumi Shiko, and this message was spotted by some sharp-eyed users. Regardless of whether the user was actually Kasumi Shiko, they immediately started making a fuss.

"Teacher Xia Shizi has come to catch them cheating!"

"You old scoundrel, you've finally met your match!"

The style of the comments changed abruptly, and Xuehui trembled all over. He immediately grabbed Eriri's two twin tails and made her look at the comments on the screen.

Eriri shuddered upon seeing this; she already had a premonition of how she would be treated when facing Kasumigaoka Utaha later.

This act of catching someone cheating, which could happen even through a screen, really caught Xuehui completely off guard. There's nothing he can do; fans these days are just too good at causing trouble.

Eriri finally quieted down, but she was half-dead. Seeing this, Yukiteru immediately told her everything he could. Anyway, Eriri's past doujinshi drawing had already been exposed, so there was nothing to be afraid of.

After a period of excitement, the event finally got down to business, starting with the announcement of the upcoming release of the manga volume and the start of pre-orders for the new volume of the novel.

After a wave of promotion, the main event arrived: the release of the animated version's PV.

Because the character designs this time are based on Eriri's manga version, they are more refined than what Yukiteru remembered. In addition, Yukiteru entrusted the production to the same company as the original, and the company had a sufficient budget, so the visuals are very good. Half of the images are screenshots from the first episode, and the other half are screenshots from the opening sequence. The style is well reflected, and the battle scenes in the episodes are also shown, achieving the goal of grabbing attention.

The broadcast schedule for the anime version has also been announced: it will air in January, leaving only a little over a month to go.

After the PV finished playing, Eriri finally recovered. Before the screen switched back, Yukiteru comforted her, finally allowing the girl to continue her live stream normally.

What followed was the disclosure of some information about the anime, along with some pre-prepared questions, and Yukiteru and Eriri occasionally revealing plot details from the manga and novel that hadn't been disclosed yet. The atmosphere was quite good.

Finally, the live broadcast, which was originally scheduled for half an hour, ended relatively smoothly after being extended by about ten minutes.

Following the director's instructions, Yukiteru and Eriri breathed a sigh of relief after the live stream was turned off.

After thanking the staff on site, the two left the live broadcast room together with two female editors who were standing nearby.

"Although there were some unexpected events, the overall effect was fantastic. Moreover, Kashiwagi Eri-sensei has truly transitioned from a doujinshi artist to a manga artist. After today's event, her fan base will definitely skyrocket, and her popularity will surely explode at the manga signing event at the end of the month." Manga editor Kawada Reina, walking beside Eriri, said excitedly, only to be met with a despairing smile from Eriri.

"There's also a book signing event..."

After leaving the building, the two who originally wanted to go back were stopped by the two editors, who took them to a barbecue restaurant where they had made reservations in advance, under the guise of a treat.

It seems like every celebration or anything like that happens at a barbecue restaurant...

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One more chapter to go. I'll eat first and then come back to continue writing.

Chapter 224 Eriri, drunk, and her sister-in-law catching her husband cheating.

On his way to the barbecue restaurant, Xuehui took out his phone and called his three family members to let them know that he had agreed to come home for dinner.

After Yukino and the others found out, they understood that this was a common occurrence, and with two editors around, there was no possibility of them creating any romantic time together.

After hanging up the phone, Yukino didn't seem to change much, but Utaha was thinking more deeply.

"I just don't feel right about this. Leaving Xuehui out alone could easily lead to all sorts of trouble. I've figured this guy out now. He's got the makings of a protagonist. Wherever he goes, he either stirs up trouble or trouble finds him."

Shi Yu's conclusion, though somewhat strange, is indeed true; all sorts of things always seem to happen, along with a variety of characters.

"It seems we still need to take some preventative measures."

After saying something to herself, Yukino took out her phone again.

What's your idea?

"There has always been a solution, but I just didn't want to use it. After all, I didn't want to meddle too much and create a bad rift with Xuehui-kun. But today, just in case, let's keep an eye on things."

With that, Yukino dialed a number.

"Miss Yukino."

A moment later, a man's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Where did Matsumoto and Yukiteru eat?"

Yukino contacted Matsumoto, Yukiteru's assistant who was responsible for picking him up today. Since Yukiteru left with Machida Sonoko and the others, he didn't ride in his own car, so Matsumoto had to follow behind.

Upon hearing Yukino's question, Matsumoto couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. This young lady usually wouldn't ask such questions. What's wrong with her today?

Could it be that the incident during the previous live stream made these people unhappy?

Should we tell Young Master Xuehui?

After thinking it over, Matsumoto decided to play the double agent and gave Yukino the address where Yukiteru and the others were eating.

After getting the information she wanted, Yukino nodded and said, "I understand. Don't tell Yukiteru about this. Don't worry, I'm not going to make trouble for you. I need to prepare dinner, I don't have time for that."

After Yukino hung up the phone, Matsumoto looked at the barbecue restaurant that Yukiteru and the others had gone into not far away and decided to quietly watch the drama unfold.

After finishing one call, Yukino didn't pause and dialed another number. In Tokyo, there was a guy who loved excitement who hadn't come home yet.

Inside a barbecue restaurant.

After the four of them sat down in the reserved private room, they started ordering. Since it was a barbecue restaurant, the focus was naturally on meat, and this restaurant had a wide variety of high-quality meats. After ordering a series of dishes, the bill came to be quite high.

Fortunately, the two editors said that the library would pay for today's meal, so they could eat whatever they wanted and that the expenses would be reimbursed. This relieved Yukiteru and Eriri, as long as they weren't just trying to put on a show by coming to a fancy barbecue restaurant.

After ordering food, it was time to order drinks. Machida Sonoko and Kawada Rena, both sophisticated young women, ordered beer, while Yukiteru and Eriri were too young for that, so they could only have soft drinks.

"Sigh...This isn't fun. I want to drink too."

While waiting for the meat to arrive, Eriri pouted in dissatisfaction as she looked at the two guys across from her who were already drinking.

Xuehui replied irritably, "You still want to drink? You got drunk on just a little bit of red wine when you were at my house before. I had to carry you to the car and take you home. Have you forgotten all that?"

"That's because I'm not used to it! And let me ask you, didn't Kasumigaoka Utaha get drunk last time? Why are you talking about me?" Eriri blushed and looked at Yukiteru with great dissatisfaction as her embarrassing past was brought up.

"Uh... okay, I was indeed drunk at the time, but that was all because of this woman in front of you, okay?" Pointing at the stunned Machida Sonoko across from him, Yukiteru unceremoniously shifted the blame to her.

As for getting drunk at that party, although everyone getting drunk caused Xuehui a lot of headaches, the benefits that followed were something Xuehui really enjoyed, and even foreshadowed the second time it happened later.