Tokyo: Oreimo

Ling Nai grabbed the notebook from the bed and threw it against the wall.

Before watching episode 13, she had a very strong liking for Light Yagami.

Who wouldn't like such an outstanding young man who excels in his studies, is handsome, and has excellent character?

He's also very clever; after acquiring the Death Note, he carries out acts of justice and eradicates the ills of society.

"They claimed they wanted to become the god of the new world, but in order to hide their identity, they indiscriminately killed innocent people."

"Isn't this just a dictator?"

"That guy is way too shady, isn't he?"

Takashiro Ryou couldn't help but make the connection.

If there really is such a person, and their father is involved in investigating this kind of case, he might also be killed because of it, right?

Judging from Light Yagami's effortless annihilation of the FBI agents, he probably won't hesitate to kill police officers as well.

She used to like this character so much, but now she hates her just as much.

It's like a god who embodies beautiful hopes, but when the veil is lifted, there is a devil's face.

"That guy is really good at writing this kind of thing, and so is QB."

Suddenly, that cute round face popped into Takashiro Ryou's mind, and she felt a chill run down her spine.

"bite...."

Just as she was still immersed in the discomfort brought on by 'Light Yagami', the computer beeped.

This is a notification that pops up in an online chat room.

Ling Nai sat down at the computer desk and opened the window she had minimized.

Time traveler: "I just looked in the mirror. You wouldn't happen to have drawn Light Yagami based on me, would you?"

Rumiko Takashiro: "Isn't it perfect for you? You're just as dark as that character!"

Ling Nai angrily typed out a line of text.

Who would have thought that Light Yagami would be a villain?

I originally planned to use that guy's face as the main character; their family backgrounds were similar, and they were both very intelligent.

"Well, he wrote the character himself, right?"

Ling Nai's mind conjured up images of Light Yagami's appearance; the previous drafts had all been drawn in the style of a righteous character.

The turning point at this crucial juncture was not reflected in the original manuscript at all.

.....

Ryosuke's lips twitched as he looked at the reply on the screen.

No wonder it looked familiar when I looked at the original manuscript.

Did you use him as material?

Is drawing a man that difficult? You can just pick any face and draw it...

With Yagami Light's face, once the manga starts serialization, he might be misunderstood by people in society.

Time traveler: "Can it still be changed?"

Rumiko Takashiro: "No way! Don't worry, I'll make good use of your face!"

Ling Nai typed a line of text and immediately closed the chat room, not giving Ryosuke a chance to continue speaking.

If we want her to change the main character's appearance, wouldn't all the original drafts have to be redrawn?

The increased workload is a minor issue; the key problem is that she's not happy about it.

Why change it?

"Hmph, this guy deserves to be punished. He always likes to toy with other people's feelings."

"I had just started to like that character, but it was completely shattered the next minute."

"What? I actually like this kind of character?"

Thinking of the last part of the story on NAME, even though it was summer, Ling Nai felt a chill on her arm, which gave her goosebumps.

He killed dozens of FBI agents so easily, and he did so with the help of Reipanber.

They felt no guilt or remorse whatsoever.

He proclaimed himself righteous, yet he killed those responsible for maintaining order in society.

Finally, he watched Raipanber die with a smug look on his face.

You bastard!

"However, the original manuscript does need to be revised."

Ling Nai didn't intend to change Yagami Light's face, but the micro-expressions of the manga characters did need some adjustments.

There are different ways to draw villains.

"If we keep the original painting style, it will definitely mislead the audience."

"But it can't be painted too darkly, otherwise it would be pointless to reveal the true nature of the character prematurely."

Ling Nai pondered what kind of modifications she should make to Ryosuke's face.

"That guy has never seemed to show a smug expression before, has he?"

"Hehe, it might be interesting to draw it out."

Thinking of this, the blonde girl laughed.

She found the thought of Ryosuke making that kind of expression amusing.

'Plan Master' or something like that.

My previously gloomy mood seemed to clear away like clouds parting, and I laughed so hard I rolled around on the bed.

......

The following week, Ryosuke stayed home alone to work on his manuscript.

Ling Nai went to the company's studio to quickly revise the existing artwork for "Death Note" and complete the new original artwork.

As the month drew to a close, Ryosuke, carrying the completed NAME, headed to Shueisha.

He signed a cooperation agreement with Haruba Arina and handed over the notes to her.

"Is CLAMP really going to collaborate with Haruba-sensei?"

As he was leaving, Hideo Nomura leaned closer and asked.

"Well, what's said is said, so naturally it must be done."

"I heard from editor Kimura that they chose a magical girl theme, right? Wouldn't it be better to have Rumiko Takashiro draw this kind of manga?"

As the editor for both of them, Hideo Nomura actually didn't want Ryosuke to be distracted.

After all, he believed that Death Note was bound to be a huge hit.

Creating a work of a completely different style simultaneously will inevitably have an impact.

Moreover, when it comes to the magical girl genre, if Rumiko Takashiro were to draw the artwork, it would definitely be much more popular than if Arina Haruba were to do so.

In other words, the current 'Rumiko Takashiro' is a 'god' in this field.

Upon hearing this, Ryosuke's face showed a slightly strange expression.

What kind of comics should Ling Nai draw?

It's not that it's impossible; given that guy's personality, he'd definitely agree.

But won't the fans go crazy after seeing this?

I thought it would be a fun magical girl story, but I ended up watching a man transform.

I'll definitely get criticized for 'hurting' the fans or something.

Moreover, this work itself lacks depth; it's a nonsensical comedy comic meant to be read for a laugh.

Considering this, it would be more suitable to entrust the task to Arina Haruba, who is skilled in magical girl art.

After all, it was a piece meant for practice.

Ryosuke didn't explain much to Hideo Nomura; he would understand when he saw the work.

......

About two weeks later, Haruba Arina finished the original manuscript and finally submitted it to the editor just before the deadline.

Because he had been notified in advance, Kenta Kimura was already waiting in the conference room.

He saw Haruba Arina walk in, her eyes gleaming with dark circles.

How many sleepless nights did they stay up?

That makes sense. After all, it's quite rushed to complete the original manuscript of a work in just two weeks.

"Isn't CLAMP-sensei here?"

Kenta Kimura looked curiously behind the girl, but saw no one else.

"Well, because I've been quite busy, I've already sent the original manuscript to CLAMP-sensei via fax, and he said it's fine as it is."

Of course, Haruba Arina would like Ryosuke to come, but she can't force him if he doesn't have time.

"In any case, please have Editor Kimura review the manuscript first."

The girl with pigtails handed him the file folder, then collapsed face down on the table.

I'm so sleepy.

If Ryosuke were present, she would have to put on a brave face no matter what, but for the man in front of her, Haruba Arina had absolutely no interest in maintaining her image.

He simply lay down on the table, intending to take a nap.

"Mr. Haruba, CLAMP mentioned last time that the theme they've chosen this time is still magical girls, right?"

Actually, when Ryosuke came to Shueisha last time, Kenta Kimura wanted to see the NAME first, but was unexpectedly refused.