A newbie's anime life diary

"Wow! She really is blonde! I thought it was fake when I watched the live stream, but it turns out she really is mixed-race!" Turning her gaze away, Sagiri looked at her own smooth silver hair and thought for a moment before saying, "So what about mine? Does my mother have foreign ancestry? Emmmm~ I don't understand."

Then, the girl quickly put on her signature green hoodie and a chibi-style mask to cover her face. Although she knew her behavior was somewhat impolite, she decided to take it one step at a time.

Downstairs, Izumi Masamune welcomed Yukiteru, Eriri, and Utaha in. He had just introduced himself to Eriri and hadn't had a chance to properly entertain her when his phone rang.

He took it out and saw that it was indeed Sagiri calling. He gave Yukiteru and the others a wry smile and then answered the phone: "Sagiri, what's wrong!"

"Hurry up, let Ms. Kashiwagi Eri come up! Ah, and Utaha-neechan too!" Sagiri wasn't using her voice changer this time, but her voice was somehow a bit loud, and even though Yukiteru and the others had moved away a bit, they still heard her.

Hmm, such a soft and cute loli voice, I really don't know why I'm a lewd old man inside.

After hanging up the phone, Izumi Masamune looked at Yukiteru and said, "Well, everyone, go upstairs first. I'll go get your things ready. Sagiri's room is right across from the door on the stairs."

"I'll go with you too. After all, I'm a boy, and it wouldn't be good if Sagiri didn't want me to go in." Yukiteru knew that everything had to be done in moderation. It was enough to let Utaha and Eriri go in; he didn't really care. Besides, he and Izumi Masamune definitely wouldn't be there for the painting research later.

After exchanging a glance, Shiyu and Eriri agreed to the arrangement. However, as they went up, Eriri immediately said to Shiyu, "Hey, you're not allowed to mess with me later."

"Hmph~ That's hard to say. If you flatter me a little, I might agree."

"Tch, if you disagree, fine. I'll drag you down with me even if I die."

Yukiteru and Izumi Masamune, who had just entered the living room, heard the two talking. Izumi Masamune looked at Yukiteru with a puzzled expression and asked, "Don't those two get along?"

"It's not that it's bad, um... maybe you can understand what I mean by 'frenemy,' something like that." Yuki considered his words for a moment, then explained to Izumi Masamune.

"I see." Izumi Masamune nodded in realization. It must be true, otherwise Shiwa-senpai wouldn't have been able to invite Kashiwagi Eri-sensei over.

"But, Hiratsuka-senpai, what is your relationship with these two, and Yukinoshita-senpai who came yesterday? I have a feeling that there is something unusual about your relationship."

Looking at the senior who was helping to make tea, Izumi Masamune asked in confusion.

"What kind of relationship..." After a moment of silence, Yukiteru smiled at Izumi and said, "You should think about your relationship with your sister first. I'm not mistaken, you're surrounded by more than one girl. These days, it's true that some people can have two girls on their arms, but you can't do that right now."

Yukiteru's words were tantamount to acknowledging his relationships with several girls. However, Izumi Masamune had no interest in considering their feelings. He was right; he was already embroiled in a lot of trouble, his relationship with his sister hadn't progressed much, and now he was being targeted by others.

After preparing tea and snacks, the two of them each carried a tray upstairs.

Izumi Masamune knocked on the door and said, "Sagiri, we've brought the food up. Open the door."

After a while, the door was slowly opened a crack, and Izumi Sagiri, wearing a mask, peeked out. She looked at her brother, then at Yukiteru standing behind her with a smile on his face, paused, and said, "Put your things on the floor, then get down and don't come up."

"Emmmm~" Izumi Masamune wanted to say something, but Yukiteru gestured to him, so he had no choice but to put his things down and go downstairs together.

Back in the living room, Izumi Masamune looked at Yukiteru and said, "Senpai, shouldn't we talk to Sagiri and go in to chat with her too? We can't start gathering materials right away."

"It's alright. Compared to us boys, Eriri and Utaha can handle it." Yukiteru said nonchalantly, leaning back on the sofa. "Didn't you notice that Sagiri's voice was very soft before, but she was using her own voice? It's just a mask. I think she'll take it off soon."

“If that’s the case, that would be wonderful. Although Sagiri always says that she can interact with many people on live streams, I still hope that she can make more friends. Thank you, senpai.”

Looking at Yukihira, Izumi Masamune earnestly expressed his gratitude.

He really is a great older brother to Sagiri.

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Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Thankfully, tomorrow is the weekend, otherwise I would have collapsed if I had to rush to finish the two chapters of "The Difficult Life" tonight. The new book still needs a second update.

Emmm~~ Could you please add my new book to your favorites?

Chapter 347 Old Siji and Little Siji

On the second floor, in Sagiri's room.

After seeing her brother and that Hiratsuka-senpai go downstairs together, Sagiri quietly peeked out and brought in the tea and snacks that were on the floor.

"Um... Ah, um, please use..."

Although she was wearing a mask and was excited to meet Ms. Kashiwagi Eri, her body instincts made her a little shy, and she spoke in a very soft voice.

Fortunately, the room was relatively quiet, so you could still faintly hear some sounds.

Shiyu looked at this petite girl, whose face she couldn't see, and knew she was definitely an adorable little girl. She felt a strong urge to see what she looked like. So, she moved closer and helped her with a tray, saying, "Let me help you, Sagiri-chan."

"Ah...th...thank you..." Sagiri instinctively shrank back the moment she saw Utaha approaching, but she managed to hold back.

'She's still just a child, and very innocent at that, just shy.' Looking at Sagiri's expression, Utaha had an idea. She and Eriri should be able to handle it.

After the three of them sat down and formed a circle, Eriri looked at Sagiri and said while drinking tea, "Sagiri-neechan, can I see your illustrations? I've seen the illustrations you drew for the novels and some of the drawings you did during your online live streams."

"Huh? Really? Great! I still have some pictures I haven't posted yet!"

After excitedly exclaiming, Sagiri took out her laptop, opened the folder containing saved images, and selected an illustration she had recently drawn. This was an illustration she was preparing for her brother's new novel.

"The World's Cutest Little Sister," a work that embodies the brother's entire heart and soul, is an illustration that Sagiri hopes to create with her highest level of artistry, and then gradually expand into publishing, manga, anime, games, and so on...

Therefore, Sagiri really hopes that Eriri can give her own opinion.

Looking at Sagiri's paintings, especially the picture of the cute girl sitting on the ground with a shy expression, Eriri was truly amazed.

"Oh my! I really can't believe you're only 12 years old, Sagiri! Eromanga-sensei truly lives up to his reputation!" Eriri zoomed in on the picture, examining the details and praising it repeatedly.

"Ugh... I don't know anyone with that name!" Wearing a hood and a mask, Sagiri covered her ears, looking like she was ignoring the nonsense. It's unclear why she would use that name even though she felt ashamed of it.

After Utaha asked the question, Sagiri fell silent.

"Um... well, let's just pretend I didn't ask." Shi Yu looked at the silent little girl, knowing that this might touch a nerve.

“No…it’s okay. A year has passed, and I should work hard now.” Shaking her head, Sagiri looked at her clasped hands and said, “E…Eromanga, this pen name isn’t mine, it’s my mother’s.”

Utaha gasped in surprise upon hearing this. Eriri, on the other hand, seemed unsurprised. She said, "I thought I'd seen the name Eromanga three or four years ago, but it wasn't very famous back then. So Sagiri is actually a second-generation Eromanga."

"Ugh...no, don't say that name again!" After a soft protest, Sagiri continued, "Back then, my mother and I lived alone. She hadn't met my brother's father, who was also my stepfather. We lived in a cheap rented room, and my mother made a living by drawing erotic illustrations. Later, because of some things, I also started to want to learn to draw, and then my mother started teaching me. Until later...then, that thing happened. After being depressed for a while, I started live-streaming my drawing online, using my mother's pen name. And then I started drawing illustrations for my brother's Silver Wolf series."

As she spoke, Sagiri's tone was tinged with sadness, nostalgia, and joy—a complex mix of emotions that left her feeling rather complicated.

Utaha, who was quite sensitive to language, understood Sagiri's feelings. With a touch of heartache, she came to her side and, despite the girl's slight hesitation, pulled her into her arms, patting her back and saying, "It's okay, things will get better from now on. Eriri-neechan and I can be your friends too, so Sagiri will never be alone. Besides, don't you have a sweetheart?"

"Ugh...brotherly lover...hehehe...ugh! I didn't say anything!" Having inadvertently revealed her true feelings, Sagiri shook her head frantically, only to be assaulted by a spray of face wash. Even though she was wearing a mask, she still felt the real impact.

Hmm... This is a field I've never seen before; it seems even more impressive than my mother's...

Eriri rolled her eyes at the interaction between the two and said, "Hey, don't suffocate Sagiri."

"Hmph, I would never do that." Shiyu hugged Sagiri and made her shift her position to lie on her side in her arms. She said with a little blush, "When I have children in the future, they will definitely be as cute as Sagiri-chan. Hey, Sagiri-chan, let me see what you look like."

"No...no, this is my last shred of dignity!"

If even a mask can be linked to dignity, why take it so seriously in a place like this?

Eriri flipped through the drawings and said to Shiho with disdain, "You? You should wait. I think Yukino should be next. If you have to stop updating your novel because of having a baby, that would be a loss."

"Oh dear, I can write two more volumes of the novel ahead of time. Compared to me, Eriri, you should be worried. The manga updates much faster than the light novel."

"Hmph, I'll just hire a few more manga assistants." Not wanting to be outdone by Shiho, Eriri replied with a blush, then suddenly realized a problem.

"Um, Sagiri-chan, why are all the girls in your drawings small-breasted?"

"So what if I have small breasts? They're a rare resource! And...and...I've never seen big ones, how would I know how to draw them! Artistic creation requires a lot of precision; I won't draw something I've never seen before!" While retorting, Sagiri glanced at Utaha's breathtakingly magnificent breasts and muttered, "A reference point..."

"A reference point?" Eriri glanced at a picture on the screen of a beautiful girl lying on a carrot pillow and imagined Sagiri kneeling on the ground, sticking out her little butt, and taking a picture of her own butt with her phone.

"Emmm~ No wonder Sagiri can draw so well in terms of detail! I've used that method too!" Nodding, Eriri glanced at Utaha, looked her up and down, put down her mouse, went to Sagiri's side, grabbed Utaha under her surprised gaze, and said, "Hehehe, Sagiri-neechan, do you want to broaden your drawing scope and learn how to draw larger pieces?"

"Big...?" Sagiri's gaze involuntarily drifted towards Utaha-neechan, then she looked at Eriri's mischievous grin.

As expected of the seasoned driver, Ms. Kashiwagi Eri, she easily saw through my intentions!

"want!"

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Yeah, sleeping in until I naturally wake up on the weekend is so relaxing.

Chapter 348 Silver-haired Loli, Suck!

The girls upstairs were having an affair, and Xuehui and Izumi Masamune downstairs were unaware of the details. They were sitting on the sofa in the living room downstairs, chatting and drinking tea.

"Alright, stop looking so worried. Although Utaha and Eriri don't get along very well, they care a lot about Sagiri." Yukiteru comforted Izumi Masamune, who was sitting to the side with a worried expression, and then said, "Speaking of which, what's the deal with that Senju Muramasa? Is he really your fan?"

The conversation between the boys inevitably turned back to the girls. During yesterday's celebration, Yukiteru tried to get closer to Izumi Masamune, but because of Yamada Elf's interference, it turned into a competition between the girls. This really made Yukiteru very curious.

Especially after Senju Muramasa expressed his wish to see a novel written by Izumi Masamune, it made people even more curious.

"You two met for the first time back in the library, right?"

Nodding, Izumi Masamune said somewhat embarrassedly, "That's true, but Senju Muramasa has been a fan of mine for a long time. I only discovered her by looking at her handwriting when I accidentally pulled out a manuscript. Back when I first started writing light novels, she sent me several reader letters. Although she always said that my writing was bad and the content was boring and uninteresting, she still enjoyed reading it and encouraged me when my performance wasn't very good at the beginning. To be honest, I was really shocked when she confessed to me before."

"Oh my, you're confessing your love? You're really lucky."

After making a joke, Xuehui recalled what Senju Muramasa looked like: he often wore a kimono, had cute short hair, and was also a light novel author.

"Wow, why haven't I met so many fellow light novel authors? Ah, I did run into Shiyu, but there are still fewer than you. You also have Yamada Elf living next door. By the way, isn't she coming today?"

"As for the fairy, she was supposed to come, but I saw this morning that she was taken away by her brother. She's probably being watched and locked in a dark room to finish her manuscript." After thinking for a moment, Izumi Masamune said with a wry smile.

"That girl really is a bit capricious, delaying her manuscript whenever she wants. But I didn't expect her brother to be her editor; he really cares about his sister." Yuki nodded. After returning home yesterday, he asked Yukino about Yamada Elf's family background and discovered she was indeed an extraordinary young lady. Most of her family's influence was overseas, but because the siblings lived in Japan, their mother had moved some businesses there. In terms of wealth, it was several times greater than the Yukinoshita family's holdings.

Moreover, as Yukino said, this girl, like Haruno, has been learning various skills since childhood. However, Haruno's goal was to become a qualified successor, while Yamada Elf's goal was purely to be a perfect bride and achieve a happy life; their motivations were different.

But that's not all. What surprised Yukiteru the most was Yamada Elf's real name.

Emily Granger.

To be honest, the name Emily suits Yamada Elf's appearance quite well, but it seems a bit out of place with her personality. A proud and lively fairy would be a better fit for her.

"By the way, do you know Yamada Elf's real name?"

"Her real name? Is it Yamada something?" Wada Masamune was taken aback, not expecting the other party to ask this, but he was indeed quite curious. He had asked the other party before, but had never received an answer. "Senpai, do you know her real name?"

“I know, but I won’t tell you. The fairy told Yukino not to reveal her real name to anyone; she has to tell you herself.” Yukiteru said to Izumi Masamune, shaking his finger. Although he didn’t know the reason, since the little girl had requested it, Yukiteru wouldn’t disrupt her plans.

Then, the two put aside that topic and started talking about light novels.