World Aid Guide

"Good teacher."

Mashiro sat down in the seat next to Nanami and took out her textbook and pen as Sakura had instructed.

"Shiina-kun, my name is Aoyama Nanami. Just ask me if you don't understand anything."

"Ah."

Seeing Mashiro's indifferent expression, Nanami didn't say much and focused her attention on the blackboard.

"Okay, let's begin the formal lesson. If the transfer students have any questions, they can ask after class."

The homeroom teacher started the lesson, but Sawamura, who had excitedly stood up after seeing Mashiro's name, was not paying attention to the lesson at all. Instead, he kept glancing at Mashiro, who was not far away.

"Eri, who is she?"

Across the aisle, the boy sitting next to Sawamura asked in a low voice as the teacher turned around to write on the blackboard.

Eriri Sawamura, the girl's full name.

Her skin was as white and delicate as a doll's, and her twin ponytails hung down to her waist. Her clear blue eyes looked at the boy next to her with clean, short hair and black-rimmed glasses with some dissatisfaction.

Aki Tomoya, Eriri's childhood friend.

"You don't even know her?" Eriri gave Tomoya a disdainful look. "That's Shiina Mashiro, a world-class genius painter! But it's normal that you don't know her because she paints oil paintings."

"So you're interested in oil painting too?" Renya was quite surprised... He thought Eriri was only interested in manga.

“Of course not.” Eriri pouted. “Although she is a world-class oil painter, for some reason she has recently started drawing manga, and it seems she even won a newcomer award for her submission.”

"She's a professional painter with excellent skills, but the storyline doesn't seem to be very good."

Tomoya's eyes lit up, while Eriri looked at him with some dissatisfaction.

"what are you planning to do?"

"Her sudden switch to drawing manga must be because she's interested in otaku culture!" Tomoya excitedly told Eriri. "Eri, your manga deadline is almost here, right? Perfect timing to have her join our club..."

He was stopped by the teacher before he could finish speaking.

"Aki Tomoya-kun! We can talk after class."

"Yes......"

Although Renya obediently shut his mouth, his eyes couldn't hide his excitement.

We absolutely must get Shiina to join the club!

Chapter 73 Aki Tomoya's Ambition

Unable to hide his excitement, Tomoya frequently looked in Mashiro's direction.

After his fateful encounter with Kato Megumi on that slope, a girl who had no presence and whom he hadn't even remembered for nearly two years of being classmates, Rin decided to create a visual novel with Kato Megumi as the heroine.

But making a visual novel is easier said than done.

The most basic elements—script, original artwork, and programming—are indispensable, followed by advanced voice acting and music.

For the script, Rin plans to ask the bestselling light novel author, whose real name is Kasumigaoka Utaha, to write it. The original illustrations will be done by his childhood friend, Eriri. Rin also plans to do the programming himself!

Kasumigaoka-senpai is a very famous light novel author, so there's absolutely no problem with her writing the script. Tomo is also confident that she can write the scripts for most of the visual novels on the market.

Eriri is also a very famous doujinshi artist in the adult entertainment industry. Countless people have spent lonely nights with the cute girls she draws.

The two of them are the guarantee of the quality of the work!

As for the voice acting and music, which are the icing on the cake... the voice actress for the female lead is, of course, Megumi Kato herself!

As for the other supporting characters, Tomoya also plans to have Nanami Aoyama voice them. Tomoya, who used to work with Nanami Aoyama, knows that Nanami has a dream of becoming a voice actress.

However, her parents did not support her, so she had no choice but to work part-time during every spare moment to save money.

She's perfect for the voice acting!

However... this is just a plan.

The ideal is perfect, but reality is harsh.

Making a game isn't the end of the story.

To sell the game on Summer Comi, you need to burn the game onto a disc, which includes the disc itself, the game box, and various promotional materials.

These all require money.

Moreover, he had no money at all.

Although he was a working-class man, the limited editions of various games and novels, as well as the wall full of figurines, were like a bottomless pit that emptied his pockets.

However, he's doing alright financially. He can work to save money or sell the game on Steam after it's finished.

The most important thing now is to get the game out.

However... Kasumigaoka Utaha is preparing a new book.

Eriri is rushing to finish the manuscript for the small book she wants to sell at the upcoming summer comic book store.

Aoyama Nanami also didn't have time because she had to work to save money to attend voice actor training classes.

Although Kato Megumi agreed, she didn't seem very enthusiastic...

Even he himself wasn't fully prepared. He only knew some basic programming skills, and there was still a long way to go before he could combine the script, artwork, and voice acting into a game.

If we could get Shiina Mashiro to join, at least the problem of the original artwork could be solved.

A world-class painter's skills are definitely not a problem, and as the original illustrator for a visual novel, she doesn't need to consider the plot.

Seeing that Tomoya was so excited that he couldn't concentrate on class, Eriri wrote a note and slammed it hard on his head.

Opening the note, a passage was clearly written on it.

Anything can happen in dreams.

Renya knew it was wishful thinking, but he had to try... what if it worked?

It doesn't matter if it doesn't happen; at worst, I'll just be rejected.

What could be the consequences? What could be the consequences?!

Do you really want me to regret this for the rest of my life?!

You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't try!

Seeing Tomoya's excited expression, Eriri pouted... It would be strange if a genius and beautiful girl painter like Shiina paid any attention to him!

Just wait to be rejected!

……

Transfer students are always especially popular on their first day at a new school, and Mashiro, who initially appears aloof, is no exception.

There were always some outgoing classmates who would come up to talk to her. Sakura, who was worried, also secretly went to the door of Class 2 during lunch break to take a look. She was relieved to see a brown-haired girl helping Mashiro who was surrounded.

Although the classmates were very enthusiastic, Mashiro's aloof personality deterred many people. After the classmates dispersed, Tomoya sat in the seat in front of Mashiro, turned around and got straight to the point.

"Aki-kun, stop bothering Shiina-kun."

Nanami knew what Tomoya wanted to say before he even spoke, as Tomoya had said the same thing to her before.

To be honest, if Nanami weren't so busy working to earn money, she would really be interested in doing voice acting for Tomoya's game.

However... how could someone as aloof as Shiina possibly be interested in his bishoujo games?

"I'm not harassing her, I'm just helping Shiina find otaku friends!" Tomoya paused and looked at Mashiro. "Shiina, I heard you're very interested in otaku culture, right?"

Mashiro tilted his head, without the slightest hesitation.

"not interested."

"Since you're interested... huh?"

After a moment of surprise, Tomoya looked at Eriri, who had pretended to be passing by but had actually rushed over to mock him. "Eriri, didn't you say she was very interested in manga?"

“I like comics,” Mashiro added.

"Then why did Shiina say she wasn't interested just now?" Tomoya asked, puzzled.

Eriri, suppressing a laugh, interjected, "She's just not interested in you."

"I only like comics."

"Manga, anime, and games are all interconnected and part of otaku culture. Shiina-kun, you've just transferred here, so you probably don't know much about them. Let me introduce them to you."

Renya launched into a long, enthusiastic pitch, listing everything from manga and anime to games with remarkable familiarity.

In the end, Tomoya extended an invitation to Mashiro.

"I'm currently preparing to make a visual novel. Would you like to visit my club after school, Shiina-san? It's just a visit, and it's okay if you don't like it."

Mashiro nodded after a moment's thought.

"can."