Onmyoji who mingles in the world of anime

Time flies, and a week has passed in no time.

This week, Tsuchimikado Fuyu finally had some free time. He didn't have to rush to finish his manuscript, and there were no other plans to go out and have fun. He spent his days playing games, watching anime, chatting with everyone, and occasionally doing some summer homework under Winette's supervision.

Of course, the tasks are also being completed. A total of five bounty seals appeared this week. The tasks were not difficult. Occasionally, one or two were a bit troublesome, but they just took a little more time. All of them were completed smoothly.

This week's harvest was quite substantial: three mysterious talismans, two broken talismans, and a fragment of Inuyasha.

The Inuyasha fragments truly made Tsuchimikado Fuyu happy for a long time. He finally saw a fragment of a limited-time shikigami. For someone as unlucky as him, it was truly rare to encounter a fragment so quickly.

However, even though the missions were all completed, Tsuchimikado Fuyu did not immediately start the lottery. In any case, even if he summoned a few new N-rank or R-rank shikigami, the increase in combat power would not be significant.

So instead of relying on luck, it's better to save up more and then draw as many as you want at once. Who knows, the probability of getting an SSR might even increase.

Besides the bounty seal, Tsuchimikado Fuyu is also preparing for next week's summer festival anime convention with his friends.

Those who invited him to go included Aki Tomoya, Kuroneko and Kousaka Kirino, the entire staff of the Attribute Cafe, and the entire Array Cat Guild.

Furthermore, after Raphiel and the others learned that Gabriel and Tsuchimikado Fuyu were going to the summer festival anime convention, they also became very interested and expressed their desire to go and broaden their horizons. As a result, Takanashi Rikka simply treated these events as club activities.

It has to be said that their club activities are really flexible and varied, they do whatever comes to mind, which is not bad either.

Also, Takiya Makoto and Fafnir are going to set up a stall, and Kobayashi and the others have been asked to help out. Unfortunately, Kanna is too young to play, so she has to go play at Saikawa's house instead.

Speaking of setting up a stall, Tsuchimikado Fuyu originally thought that if Kuroneko's doujinshi could be improved, it could be used to set up a stall and participate in comic conventions.

Unfortunately, although Black Cat was very efficient, making changes twice in a week, the results were not very good, and there is still a long way to go.

Despite numerous invitations, Tsuchimikado Fuyu finally succumbed to the combined cuteness of Yingcao and Kaguya-hime, agreeing to bring all the shikigami for a summer cosplay event.

After all, at anime conventions, no matter how strange your outfit is, no one will say anything. This gives the shikigami a legitimate opportunity to have fun. Others won't suspect they are shikigami; they'll just say their outfits are really good.

I just don't know what they came up with.

Therefore, Tsuchimikado Fuyu also bought Seimei's initial skin and the "Moonlight Serenade" skin from the skin shop. Among Seimei's many skins, Tsuchimikado Fuyu's favorite is the "Moonlight Serenade" skin.

While preparing for the summer festival, the second volume of Battle Through the Heavens was also in the process of being released. After playing with the black cat for a day, Eromanga showed him the first draft of the illustrations for the second volume the next day, and also made a neighborly visit.

After all, we've been neighbors for so long, and it's really a bit unreasonable that we only recently got to know each other because of work.

Moreover, Xiaoyi had actually visited her, but Tsuchimikado Tou was in school at the time and didn't know it.

After Tsuchimikado Fuyu offered some suggestions, the final draft of the second volume was completed at Tsuchimikado Fuyu's home that same day and sent to Machida Wanko.

After that, Tsuchimikado Fuyu no longer needed to worry about the above matters. This Friday, the second volume of Battle Through the Heavens was also released.

Although the second volume wasn't as well-promoted as the first, its sales not only didn't decrease but actually surged due to the high popularity of the first volume and the fact that the second volume was still full of quality content.

As for the best recommendation this month, it went to Kasumigaoka Utaha. Her "White Album Metronome" truly amazed the editorial team and unsurprisingly received the best recommendation.

Furthermore, in order to avoid competing with Tsuchimikado Fuyu for popularity, Kasumigaoka Utaha's illustration was released at the beginning of the month, which was the same day that Tsuchimikado Fuyu and Eromanga Sensei discussed the illustration.

Until the release of Tsuchimikado Fuyu, in those five days, Kasumigaoka Utaha's "Love Metronome" spin-off, also known as "White Album Metronome," had sold 100,000 copies, directly elevating Kasumigaoka Utaha to a new level.

She even made a special phone call to express her gratitude, which surprised Tsuchimikado Fuyu.

Of course, what Tsuchimikado Fuyu didn't know was that after making the phone call, Kasumigaoka Utaha's face flushed slightly, and her attitude towards Tsuchimikado Fuyu changed drastically.

The only problem is that everyone online is criticizing Xia Shizi for changing; she's no longer the master who wrote about first love, but an old scoundrel who writes about stomachaches.

Of course, despite the fierce criticism online, "White Album Metronome" received rave reviews, with its rating even surpassing that of "Love Metronome".

Moreover, despite the criticism, people still watch it. Many "white scholars" have emerged online, and the fans of the two female leads are also fiercely arguing, calling each other mistresses and bitches.

Today, which happens to be Sunday, the day after the release of the second volume of Battle Through the Heavens, Tsuchimikado Fuyu received a call from Machida Wanko, who said she needed to talk to him about something and asked him to come to the editorial department.

As Tsuchimikado Fuyu entered the editorial department and was about to knock on the door, he saw a blonde girl arguing with Machida Wanko.

"Why? Why do you always release Battle Through the Heavens and my book on the same day? Are you doing this on purpose?" the blonde girl said unhappily.

"You're not from our editorial department, so why do we have to avoid each other? Our 'Battle Through the Heavens' has both high quality and high popularity, and we're not afraid of losing."

Machida Wanko said nonchalantly, "Besides, if you're really afraid, why don't you just stagger your times? Why are you asking me?"

"Huh? You think I'm afraid? Although Battle Through the Heavens did sell more books than mine last month, the first volume of my 'The Dark Fairy of Blazing Flames' also topped the Oricon charts, okay? What does one success count for?"

"Then what else do you want to say?" Machida Wanko looked at Yamada Elf with a blank expression. If you're not afraid, then why are you asking me all this? Are you just bored?

"A challenge indeed! I told you this is a challenge. Since you want to fight me, I will grant your wish. I will personally challenge Teacher Tianyu and prove that I am the savior of the light novel industry."

Chapter 380 Who is this kid?

Watching the two arguing endlessly, Tsuchimikado Fuyu wasn't sure if he should step in and interrupt their conversation.

But speaking of which, why did Yamada Elf approach me? Although my illustrations, like those of Izumi Masamune, were indeed handled by Eromanga-sensei.

However, at this point in time, it seems that Yamada Elf hadn't noticed Eromanga Sensei's illustrations yet. According to the story, Eromanga Sensei was Sagiri at that time.

Indeed, Tsuchimikado Fuyu had already recognized who this somewhat familiar-looking little girl was.

He was initially a little unsure, but after hearing about the book "The Dark Fairy of Blazing Flames," Tsuchimikado Fuyu knew who the other person was.

Yamada Elf is a cute but somewhat chuunibyou (delusional) little girl. She's a genius when it comes to light novels; although her writing is terrible, her books sell like hotcakes.

She may appear unruly and bossy on the surface, but in reality, she is a kind and gentle girl who dares to love and hate.

To be honest, I really like all three loli characters in "Eromanga Sensei": the shy and cute Sagiri, the cheerful and lively Fairy, and the bold and unrestrained Kei Kanno.

Well, while Senju Muramasa also likes them, they're not quite as good as these three.

Although Tsuchimikado Fuyu isn't a complete lolicon, he wouldn't refuse a girl he likes if she happens to be a loli.

Besides, who could resist such a cute girl!

Just as Tsuchimikado Fuyu was recalling information about Yamada Fairy, Machida Wanko finally noticed Tsuchimikado Fuyu standing at the door.

"Tenyu-sensei, you've arrived! I've been waiting for you for so long!" Machida Wanko was so annoyed by Yamada Elf that she was about to kick him out when she saw Tsuchimikado Fuyu standing hesitantly at the door and quickly greeted him.

"Wait a minute!" Yamada Elf said unhappily when she saw that Machida Wanko not only suddenly ignored her, but also walked towards Tsuchimikado Fuyu.

“Really, don’t hide in places like that.” Machida Wanko walked up and said, “Let’s go to the conference room. We still have a lot to discuss today.”

"Uh... I don't think I dodged." Tsuchimikado Fuyu said speechlessly. If you don't want to talk to Yamada Elf, just say so. Don't try to change the subject by talking to me.

You know perfectly well that she's after me, yet you deliberately exposed my identity. You still want her to keep bothering you, don't you?

Although, Tsuchimikado Fuyu wouldn't refuse this kind of entanglement.

After all, if she didn't pester him, how could he communicate with her smoothly, and how could he have the opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with her?

"I'm speaking right now! Please don't interrupt." At this moment, Yamada Elf rushed up and snapped at Tsuchimikado Fuyu, clearly annoyed.

Seeing Yamada Elf's expression, Tsuchimikado Fuyu couldn't resist teasing her, so he grabbed Yamada Elf's head and said, seemingly annoyed, "Ms. Machida, who is this little kid?"

Yamada Elf was already a little girl, but now she looks even younger than in the anime, almost like an elementary school student.

"Huh? Kid? I'm number one on the ORICON charts, the best light novel author of all time, how dare you look down on me?" Yamada Elf said defiantly.

"If we're talking about beautiful girls, I think Ms. Kasumi Shiko is prettier, um... in every way." Tsuchimikado Fuyu said seriously, sizing up Yamada Elf's figure.

"What kind of look is that?" Yamada Elf was furious when she saw that one of her two most prized and confident aspects—her appearance—was being looked down upon.

Although she had never met Xia Shizi in person, she knew the author, given the overwhelming publicity surrounding her this month; it was impossible for her not to know.

Although I don't know if the other one is actually good-looking, judging from sales figures, hers is still far inferior to mine.

So Yamada Fairy proudly said, "That Kasumi Shiko teacher you mentioned has a total sales volume of less than 500,000. What makes her comparable to me?"

My book, *The Fiery Dark Fairy*, has already sold 680,000 copies so far, and I've only sold three copies. I'm much more talented than her.

"In terms of sales, Ms. Kasumi Shiko is indeed no match for you, but in terms of writing style, it's like heaven and earth. Of course, by heaven, I mean Ms. Kasumi Shiko," Machida Wanko said.

"No, that's not it! I just wrote it intentionally for people to read! You really are a clueless and incompetent editor!" Yamada Fairy said angrily.

"If that's not the case, then why are my sales higher than hers? Because this kind of writing style is the mainstream of future light novels, and all other light novel authors except me have become outdated dross."

And I am the savior of the future light industry!

"Pfft! Ms. Machida, whose child is this, speaking with such arrogance?" Tsuchimikado Fuyu said with a laugh.

"I've already told you, I'm not a child. You're even more hopeless than that incompetent editor."

"Since you've already said that, then I'd like to ask, Yamada Elf-sensei, if my work is already outdated and worthless, then why did my first volume already outsell yours?" Tsuchimikado Fuyu teased.

That's right, two weeks have passed since I started writing the second volume, and in these two weeks, the first volume of Battle Through the Heavens has remained popular and its sales are still in good shape.

To date, the first volume has sold approximately 750,000 copies.

If we add the 70,000 copies sold on the first day of Volume 2, the total sales of "Battle Through the Heavens" have already exceeded 800,000 copies.

Therefore, for Yamada Elf, a light novel author who judges a book solely by its sales, she is a formidable opponent, especially since this opponent is stronger than herself. This is why she came to challenge her.

"Huh? What nonsense are you spouting? I don't know why you can call me by my name, but that's no excuse for you to lie to me."

Tsuchimikado Fuyu rolled her eyes at Yamada Elf. What do you mean, "I don't know why I can call you by your name"? Haven't you given yourself away multiple times? Even if I haven't watched the anime, I can guess your identity, okay!

“No, to be precise, whether it’s sales or writing skills, the person in front of you is better than you,” Machida Wanko said.

"How is that possible?" Yamada Elf exclaimed in surprise.

"Let me introduce you. This is the teacher you'll be challenging, Tianyu, and this is Teacher Yamada Elf," Machida Wanko said with a delighted look in her eyes.

Seeing Machida Wanko's expression, Tsuchimikado Fuyu was speechless. It seemed that his editor was also a hidden schemer!

"Eh? He's Teacher Tianyu?" Yamada Fairy looked at Tsuchimikado Fuyu in surprise and said.

Chapter 381 He was a respectable person in life.

"What? You don't believe me?" Tsuchimikado Fuyu teased.

"I never imagined that someone so young could write something like that. I never thought there was such a young and talented writer besides myself."

“There are quite a few light novel authors my age, but those your age are rare,” Tsuchimikado Fuyu said, rolling her eyes at Yamada Elf.

"What?! We're about the same age."

"Huh? Little brat, who's about your age? I'm already a high school freshman, okay?" Tsuchimikado Fuyu retorted.

"How could that be? You only look a year or two older than me," Yamada Elf said with disbelief.

Aside from being a bit taller, you look about the same height as me, and your face is so cute. You don't look like a high school student at all!

And it's not uncommon for children to develop too quickly in elementary school, especially when it comes to height!

"I'm really sorry, but I really am a high school student."

"Pshaw, what's so great about a high school student? They're just four grades ahead of me, what's the big deal?"

"So, what are you here for?" Tsuchimikado Fuyu stopped arguing about her age and suddenly changed the subject.