My Cartoonist Girlfriend

Stretching lazily, Kasumigaoka Utaha said tiredly, "I've been really busy these past few days. Apart from classes, I've been working on the script in my free time. Although the general tone has been set, I still have to rack my brains to come up with some different content in order to make it different from previous creations."

“Is it too little now that it’s been perfected?”

"One third of it, that's pretty fast, faster than I expected." Kasumigaoka Utaha said, "I should be able to finish most of it during the summer vacation, and then spend some time checking and fixing it. It should be finished before October. After all, it's not a very long script, only ten episodes."

Except for long-form morning dramas and Taiga dramas, the length of TV dramas generally broadcast is not too long, and the general length is 8 to 12 episodes.

For Utaha Kasumigaoka, who is trying her hand at screenwriting for the first time, a story of this length, which is in the field of her expertise, is quite good.

Listening to Kasumigaoka Utaha's words, Eriri smiled and said, "Yeah~~ That's really great. Will we be able to see the script you wrote on TV next year?"

"Well...if nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to see it." Kasumigaoka Utaha said after a moment of recollection, "I asked about this during the previous discussion, and they said that if I can give them the complete script before the end of this year, they will definitely be able to put the finished product on TV next year."

"That's really great." Nodding, Eriri said, "Next year, Feng-kun and I will both be in college. Then, we can sit in front of the TV and watch it on time."

Kasumigaoka Utaha said, "Actually, it's not just me. If Asakura-kun wants, he can also write TV scripts, right? Even movie scripts are not impossible for him. I've seen that there are quite a few books related to screenwriting in your study, and some are related to movies and TV series."

"Yes, they were all bought by Fengjun."

Ying Lili said, swaying from side to side: "I haven't read those books. I get dizzy after reading them for a while, and I can't understand them. Only Feng Jun often reads them when he has free time, and he can read for a long time."

"Does he still have time to read these books?"

"Yes." When it comes to time, Ying Lili's expression becomes even more depressed. "Shiyu, you said that Ming Fengjun has a lot more things to do than me, but why does he have time to read books and even play games? I just work as a comics writer, but I still don't have much time for other things. At most, I can squeeze out some time to rest on weekends and let Fengjun take me out to play."

"If other cartoonists heard what you said, they would probably want to hit you."

Kasumigaoka Utaha laughed unhappily, "How can there be a cartoonist as relaxed as you these days? And those people all hired assistants, but you don't even have an assistant. It's just Asakura-kun who helps you draw the storyboards. But when you say you don't have much time, I think the reason is probably because of studying. Have you forgotten that you usually spend a lot of time studying? And it's always Asakura-kun who's watching you."

"Uh... hey, it seems like that!"

Sticking out her tongue, Eriri reacted and smiled awkwardly, "Forget it, let's just leave it like this for now, I'll be fine when I go to college. By the way, Shiyu, you're so busy now, can you still go to the live next Friday?"

"Okay, after class this afternoon, I'll drive directly to UTX to meet you guys."

I still have to go and support μ's performance.

At this time, Alice, who was tired of playing, ran back to Kasumigaoka Utaha's feet. Seeing this, Kasumigaoka Utaha picked her up. The little guy squinted his eyes obediently and began to rest.

As a kitten, it is a bit tiring to keep up with the pace of Golzan and Melba.

Caressing the little guy's body, Kasumigaoka Utaha turned her head and said, "Asakura-kun is a little slow. It's been almost half an hour, right?"

"I guess he's taking a bath."

Holding the remote control in her hand, Eriri said as she changed the channel, "Although he usually takes a quick shower, he sometimes takes a little time like today to take a bath or something."

"Yeah~~~"

Kasumigaoka Utaha came over, bumped into Eriri's shoulder and said, "Tell me, have you ever taken a bath together or something? That would be quite romantic."

"..."

After hearing this, Eriri was silent for a few seconds, then said calmly, "Come on, I've been living with Feng-kun for so long, what haven't we tried?"

Now it was Kasumigaoka Utaha's turn to remain silent. She sighed and said, "Alas... You are no longer the pure Eriri. This kind of topic can't make you emotional."

"Hehehe~ Isn't this a matter of course?"

It was obviously not a serious matter, but Eriri puffed out her chest proudly.

Five minutes later, Asakura Kaede, who had just finished taking a shower, finally came out of the bathroom humming a song.

Looking at the two people in the living room, Asakura Feng asked, "You guys are just watching TV and chatting here? I thought you were going to talk about work."

Pulling Asakura Kaede over and hugging his arm, Eriri said with a smile: "Hey, girls have a lot of topics to talk about, not just work. And today is Friday, and I'm not like you, Kaede-kun. I don't want to start the rare weekend with my mind full of work."

"Okay, do whatever makes you feel comfortable."

Yawning, Asakura Feng leaned on the sofa and said, "What should we do now? I just took a shower, and I feel lazy all over. I don't have the motivation to write anymore."

"Yeah~~~"

After thinking for a while, Ying Lili tilted her head and suggested, "How about we play cards? Three people can just play Landlord!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled and said, "I don't mind. It's nice to play cards to pass the time."

Asakura Kaede had no objection at all, whether it was playing cards or games or something.

They found a deck of cards from the TV cabinet, and the three of them sat on the floor in the living room and started playing. While shuffling the cards, Eriri asked, "Since we're playing cards, how about some jackpots?"

"Hmm? What's the prize?" Asakura Feng took Alice over and said as he stroked her, "Don't play some weird punishment game, I won't play that."

"We won't play a punishment game!" Eriri said with a smile, "How about this, let's play five rounds first, and the loser pays for the takeout?"

"..."

Asakura Feng looked at Eriri and said speechlessly: "If you want to eat something, just say so. Is it necessary to do this?"

Chapter 533 Taking Out the Fitness Ring from the Bottom of the Box (1/2)

The Landlord game finally started. Eriri was extremely lucky and won four games as Landlord. Only one game was won by Asakura Kaede and Kasumigaoka Utaha together, and it was a bomb game, with all three of them holding bombs in their hands.

Eriri finally got the takeout supper she wished for, it was paid for by Asakura Kaede.

Although there is not much difference between asking her to pay and asking Asakura Kaede to pay, Eriri still enjoys this process. After all, under normal circumstances, Asakura Kaede would not allow her to order takeout at this time. At most, she would make some snacks at home.

Because the distance was not far, the fried chicken set we ordered was delivered very quickly.

Including the matter of picking up the food, Asakura Kaede went downstairs to get it. As the winner, Eriri didn't have to do anything and just had to wait for the food to be delivered to her.

Seeing Eriri's smug look, Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled and said, "You are so proud now, aren't you afraid that Asakura-kun will teach you a lesson later?"

"Hey, no way~~"

Ying Lili happily shook her head and said, "Feng Jun is the one who can't bear to do it, and it's not a big deal!"

Of course, Asakura Kaede might just get back at her from somewhere else, but there's no need to tell Kasumigaoka Utaha about that. The relationship is good, but Eriri hasn't forgotten that the other person still cares about her.

Soon, Asakura Kaede came up carrying a thermal bag.

“Yeah!!! Let’s eat!!!”

Seeing Asakura Kaede coming back, Eriri jumped up from the sofa, got a big bottle of Coke, and then took out some ice cubes from the refrigerator.

"How can we eat fried chicken without iced Coke?"

Putting the cup in front of Kasumigaoka Utaha, Eriri suddenly remembered and asked, "You should be okay, right?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha also knew what the other party was asking, and nodded: "Don't worry, it's still early."

"That's good."

Girls are more concerned about this. If relatives come or are about to come, they have to pay attention to their diet and eat less cold foods.

She poured triple coke and added ice cubes. Ying Lili took a big gulp and burped without any manners before opening the box of fried chicken.

Smelling the aroma, Ying Lili said contentedly: "Hey, I haven't eaten it for a long time!"

As he said this, he picked up a piece, dipped it in the accompanying sauce, and started eating happily.

They couldn't play cards or anything like that anymore since they had to eat, so the three of them could only find a movie and watch it while eating and chatting.

The large portion of fried chicken was something that Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha both liked, but it was not very big and they were also drinking Coke, so in the end nearly half of it ended up in Asakura Kaede's stomach.

As for the cats that had been hovering nearby after smelling the fragrance, they also got some small pieces of meat to satisfy their cravings.

After finishing a meal of fried chicken, it was getting late. Touching her bloated belly, she picked up the cat lying next to her and said, "Okay, I should go home too. I ate so much tonight. I have to exercise before I can rest after I go back."

"Hey, yoga?"

Eriri thought for a moment and said, "Should I exercise as well?"

In the past, Eriri would not exercise after eating at night, and only after getting up in the morning would Asakura Kaede drag her to exercise.

But today, the fried chicken is indeed high in calories, and she also drank a lot of Coke just now, which made Ying Lili a little worried about her weight.

Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a smile: "I suggest you exercise. It won't do any harm. Okay, let's go back. Good night."

"Bye~~~"

After seeing off Kasumigaoka Utaha, Eriri looked at Asakura Kaede and asked, "Kaede-kun, do you think I really should exercise?"

“I think I really need to exercise.”

Asakura Feng smiled and patted Eriri's head, saying, "But you just finished eating, take a rest first. You can choose to play with the fitness ring for a while, then take a shower, and you can rest today."

"Oh yeah, there's also a fitness ring!"

Ying Lili suddenly realized that she had almost forgotten about the fitness ring that she bought and played with for a few hours before putting it away completely. Most of her exercise time was in the morning, when Asakura Feng took her running or doing some other sports. The fitness ring was still a little limited in terms of usage scenarios.

If I let her come, it is impossible for her to get up early in the morning, turn on the TV and exercise with the fitness ring.

Leaning on the sofa, Ying Lili puffed her cheeks and said, "Wow... I've decided. I'll still exercise with the fitness ring. It's okay now, but I don't want my body shape to be out of shape in five or ten years. Feng Jun, if I really get fat by then, will you dislike me?"

"What's there to dislike?"

Asakura Feng took Eriri into his arms and said with a smile: "When you become an old lady, won't I be the same?"

"Hehehe, that's good, but I will still exercise well!"

As she spoke, she picked up the cup on the coffee table and drank the remaining half cup of Coke in it.

"Hiccup~~~"

.............

Soon, the much-anticipated Friday, the day of μ's and A-RISE's live performance, arrived.

After the afternoon class, Asakura Kaede said hello to the advisor, Teacher Tachibana, and led everyone to UTX.

Because there were a lot of people, Asakura Kaede didn't drive, so everyone took the train together.

Soon, the train arrived at the station. After entering, they found a seat and sat down. Klett, who was sitting on the other side of Asakura Kaede, said excitedly, "Senior, what kind of song do you think μ's will sing today?"

"I don't know about that. They've been keeping their new song secret." Asakura Kaede shook her head and said, "But today's performance isn't just about singing one song. It's rare that they've applied for independent performance qualifications from the official side, so of course they have to make good use of it. According to Honoka, they and A-RISE have prepared several songs. The two teams combined will perform for about an hour and a half. She just told me this yesterday and didn't reveal it before."

"Oh!!! One and a half hours!"

Colette's eyes lit up instantly, which made her even more excited.

Eriri on the other side said, "As for the new song, I am more interested in μ's new stage costumes. Kotori is extremely talented in costume design, and each set of stage costumes is great. I am now thinking about whether I should ask her to help me design some daily clothes for the characters in the comics!"

"Sure, when you meet Kotonari today, just ask her."

Asakura Kaede knew that Minami Kotori wanted to pursue a career in fashion design in the future. As for Eriri, she could let Minami Kotori practice and try to design clothes other than performance costumes.

Chapter 534 UTX Girls' School (2/2)

UTX High School is a girls' school like Ononogizaka, but unlike Ononogizaka, UTX is a new girls' school, and all aspects of the school are very different from the traditional Ononogizaka.

Looking at the UTX school building in front of her, Asakura Kaede knew that there was a reason why Otonogizaka could not beat the opponent at this stage.

Li Li looked up and said, "Oh~~ This place is really good. It's just that I don't have the habit of going to a girls' school, and my mother didn't ask me to. Otherwise, studying here is really good."

"Really?" Asakura Feng beside him said with a smile, "If you go to an all-girls school, you won't meet me."

"Wow...I was just saying it casually!"

Holding Asakura Kaede's arm, because they were outside and today was a live broadcast, there were many visitors to UTX, so Eriri was still a little shy when Asakura Kaede said this in public.

After checking the time on his phone, Uchimaki Subaru asked, "Asakura, hasn't Kasumigaoka-senpai arrived yet?"

"almost."

Asakura Feng checked the time and said, "When we were leaving the station, the senior sent a message saying that we were halfway there, so we should be there soon. Let's wait a little longer. Anyway, we will definitely have a seat there."

The location that Asakura Kaede mentioned is the rooftop of the teaching building where today's performance will take place, the area closest to the stage.

I have to say, it’s good to have connections, and once you’re there you’ll find the best viewing area.

I waited at the school gate for another five minutes and then met Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"Sorry, it took me a few extra minutes to find parking."

Walking in front of everyone, Kasumigaoka Utaha pushed up her sunglasses, looked at Asakura Kaede and Eriri and said, "It seems like you guys are as prepared as I am."

Ying Lili, who was also wearing sunglasses and even a hat, said with a smile: "Hehe, I feel like this is going to become our standard outfit when we go out."

When they went out before, Eriri and Asakura Kaede met fans of comics and novels several times and were asked to take photos and get autographs.

Although it didn't cause too much trouble, after that, whenever they went out, they would always wear at least a pair of sunglasses to reduce some trouble.