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The story is incredibly moving.

If Eriri didn't know Kasumigaoka Utaha's true nature, she too would have thought, "If the upperclassman in the book is so cute, the upperclassman who wrote about such a cute upperclassman must be cute too."

Without excellent writing and a compelling plot, this would just be Kasumigaoka Utaha's wishful thinking and nonsense.

However, with its excellent writing and compelling plot, this is a perfectly legitimate and open conspiracy!

The kind that is flawless.

"Damn it..." Eriri rolled around on the big bed in frustration, feeling an urge to tear up the book, yet unwilling to do so.

I checked the reviews online... the book hasn't even been officially released yet!

Eriri felt a sense of powerlessness rising within her. If it were her...

No, she simply doesn't have the plot design skills of Kasumigaoka Utaha... etc.

Yes, some people have it.

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Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

After washing up, Kato Megumi opened a brand new novel.

The new book has a pleasant smell.

Although I had already read the first draft, I only skimmed through it that time.

Upon rereading, the smooth plot quickly drew Kato Megumi in.

Most importantly... a sense of immersion.

The male protagonist discovers a bunny girl upperclassman in the library, and as the story unfolds, he learns about her troubles.

Others...can't see her.

"I realized that in the bustling aquarium filled with families having fun, no one saw me."

"At first, I thought I was overthinking it. After all, I've been out of the entertainment industry for almost two years, and everyone else is focused on watching fish."

"However, the moment I entered a nearby coffee shop on my way home, I knew it was true. No one greeted me, and no one came to seat me."

Despite having no resemblance to the bunny girl senpai, Kato Megumi inexplicably felt a sense of resonance.

This feeling... as if I'm being excluded from the world.

I understand.

"I've lived under the spotlight my whole life, always caring about how others see me. So, since I was little, I've always prayed to go to a world where no one knows me."

"I'm content with the status quo, so don't get in my way."

"Leave me alone."

Upon hearing the bunny girl senpai say such a thing, Kato Megumi's hand, which was resting on the page of the book, moved slightly.

lie.

Kato Megumi believes so.

It's not a good feeling to be ignored by others.

Perhaps for a fleeting moment, the bunny girl senior felt fortunate about the strange things happening to her: she wasn't called on to answer questions in class, no one noticed if she was late, and no one cared if she forgot to meet up with friends she had arranged to go out...

Or... I just want to be noticed.

Even if it's just one person.

Suddenly, my phone vibrated slightly.

Kato Megumi clipped the bookmark to her pocket and picked up her phone.

I saw Kobayashi Sora's information.

[Everything's going smoothly here. I haven't had time to call yet because I'm waiting for a call from the person in charge. How's Eriri's research going?]

Kato Megumi stared at the screen for a while, her fingers twitching slightly.

Kato Megumi: [It went fairly smoothly]

Kobayashi Sora: [Did you go home today, senior? Did you visit your family?]

Megumi Kato: [Yes, Eriri and I got the first edition of the book!]

Kobayashi Sora: [Eriri definitely didn't accept it directly, right?]

Kato Megumi: [After a slightly awkward moment]

Kobayashi Sora: [I knew it...]

Kato Megumi stared at her phone until the screen automatically turned off.

The girl's face, reflected on the screen, wore a faint smile.

Soon, the screen lit up again.

Kobayashi Sora: [Wait for me to get back, I'll cook you something delicious. Now you can start thinking about the menu!]

Megumi Kato: [Let's talk about it when you get back]

Kobayashi Sora: [Okay, the meeting seems to be over. I'll contact you later.]

Kato Megumi: [Hmm]

Kato Megumi put down her phone and picked up her novel again.

The worry that had been caused by the increasingly strange appearance of the bunny girl senpai seemed to suddenly disappear.

Kato Megumi turned the pages and continued reading.

As the plot unfolds, the root of everything gradually becomes clear.

In order to find his senior who disappeared from this world, the male protagonist must confess his love in front of the entire school.

He... is running.

Just like Kobayashi Sora said.

It wasn't crawling, it was running.

All the struggles and difficulties are not like the mud beneath the protagonist's feet, but rather like invisible barriers in front of him and shackles on his body.

The protagonist runs forward, smashes through barriers, breaks free from shackles, throws them behind, and runs with all his might.

He wasn't making a difficult decision; he had already made a decision to overcome all difficulties.

He was determined to do something, something he absolutely had to do. This wasn't a momentary impulse, but a decision made after clearly recognizing the difficulties involved.

This task is not an ending, but a new beginning in a world with her.

He did everything he could for a new beginning, for that sliver of possibility.

There is no turning back.

Kato Megumi wrote a letter.

The final chapter has a magical and captivating twist.

But... that doesn't matter anymore.

Perhaps there are many more interesting stories to come.

But for Megumi Kato, this story has already had a good ending.

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"Although I expected him to go all out..." Eriri stared at her phone screen, "isn't getting it onto the trending list a bit too much?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha tossed her long hair. "Well... it's just at the bottom of the list."

"Shut up!" Eriri was so angry!

I was already angry enough, and this guy was still showing off.

"I don't really understand," said Kato Megumi, feeding mochi cat treats. "Is this amazing?"

"Because many senior bloggers, illustrators and writers are recommending it, plus their fans... and the pre-sale posters in major bookstores..." Eriri muttered, "I wonder what tricks Kobayashi used this time."

"Huh?" Kato Megumi was taken aback. "Isn't the release in three days?"

"It's a preview," Kasumigaoka Utaha explained, "just like when I give you the first edition."

“Many of them are creators who have collaborated with RER before, and there are others whose contact he somehow managed to get, including Eromanga.” Eriri stared at the screen. “How did he find so many people—hmm? Megumi, how did you know it was in three days?”

"It's written in the magazine." Kato Megumi took the magazine out of her bag.

Undead Magazine – A bimonthly light novel magazine published by Shinazugawa Shoten.

It is filled with attractive content such as introductions and reports on works from Shinazugawa Fantastic Bunko, as well as short stories, manga adaptations, and more.

"There are interviews inside," Kato Megumi said, flipping through the book. "You and your senior are both interviewed."

"Hmm?" Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow. "I don't remember this."

“What a coincidence.” Eriri frowned. “I don’t remember either.”

“But your answers are in there.” Kato Megumi read the contents of the magazine. “Ms. Kasumi Shiko, Ms. Kashiwagi Eri, thank you both for taking the time out of your busy schedules to be interviewed today.”

Kasumigaoka Utaha's expression turned to one of reminiscence. "Now that you mention it..."

Eriri also came to her senses, "I think I vaguely remember it."

On the day of the bunny girl incident, after lunch, Kobayashi Sora seemed to have said something similar:

"Thank you both for your hard work today, Ms. Kasumi Shiko and Ms. Kashiwagi Eri."

The two exchanged a glance, and a subtle feeling arose within them at the same time.

Megumi Kato continued reading, "As mentioned in the last interview, the new work incorporates more elements that I haven't tried before compared to my previous work, 'Love Metronome,' and is more comedic overall. Can you tell us what you think about this first challenge you've taken on?"

Eriri searched her memory, "I remember, he asked me..."

[The illustration is finished, and preparations for the new work are nearing completion. How does it feel?]