How to raise a random guy's wife

The previously prepared staff began operating, and after a brief period of silence, downloads started to increase.

Comments gradually emerged, mostly focusing on the style of the promotional posters.

Many people recognized Eri Kashiwagi's art style and downloaded the game with great anticipation.

Kobayashi Sora timed it perfectly, releasing the prepared article shortly after the time was almost up to the point where one route of the demo version could be completed.

"I originally went there because of Eri Kashiwagi's art style, but I didn't find what I was looking for. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised! This fan-made game is of surprisingly high quality..."

"Don't hesitate, listen to me! Download! Play!"

"I'll die if I can't play the official version..."

"Sakura Tree, look, thank goodness I downloaded it, otherwise I would have missed it. Sakura Tree, please release the official version as soon as possible, okay? Even if I can't play it, please make it smoothly. Sakura Tree official version... How can I live without you, official version... Sakura Tree, take me with you!"

"I completed both storylines at lightning speed. This game clearly has two possible directions: a poignant past and a joyful present... No, I need to play it all over again..."

......

With the continuous increase in downloads, the level of discussion on various forums has also risen accordingly. Thanks to its excellent quality, in addition to the paid supporters of Kobayashi Sora, more and more genuine fans are also active.

After waiting for a while, and with recommendations from various illustrators and writers, "The Cherry Tree Promise" successfully became a hit.

Immediately afterwards, various dissenting voices began to emerge, along with many supporting comments.

"Korai," Kato Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sorai with some concern, "there are so many online..."

"Don't worry." Kobayashi Sora waved her phone. "I'll tell them to scroll a few more times and then stop."

Eriri glared at her, "So it was you who did it!"

“It can’t all be praise,” Kobayashi Sora replied. “What they said doesn’t involve the game content. Don’t worry, people who will speak up for us will come out soon.”

As Kobayashi Sora said, a large number of rebuttals emerged, utterly defeating the mindless haters.

Such intense discussion kept "The Cherry Blossom Promise" trending on hot searches for quite some time.

When it disappeared from the trending list, it had already reached 30,000 downloads.

It has three times the download volume of the demo version released by Iori Hashima, and it will continue to increase.

"Well, that's about enough." Kobayashi Sora stopped in time. "Let's stop here."

Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow, "Just?"

Eriri pressed on, "You have another way?"

"Of course, there's no need to use things like ***, **, **...

Kasumigaoka Utaha narrowed her eyes slightly, "As expected of you."

Eriri pouted her lower lip with her little tiger teeth, "I...I have something to tell you."

"Oh?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked over. "Is this serious business?"

Do you think I'm like you?

"If I thought that way, I wouldn't have asked."

"You...listen to me!" Eriri steered the conversation back on track. "I thought about this for a long time beforehand..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha's teasing expression vanished. "So?"

"I'll send out a report every day, and my phone will always be on. Ah, I wonder if there'll be any signal over there..."

"Stop." Kasumigaoka Utaha gestured. "So, you're going into seclusion?"

"Huh?" Kato Megumi immediately pictured it in her mind, "Like being drenched by a waterfall?"

“No, not quite…” Eriri explained, “It’s the Nasu Plateau.”

Kobayashi Sora spoke up, "It's not necessary to live in a cave."

"They live in the villa where my family lives!"

Nasu Plateau is a mountainous region located on the southern side of Mount Nasu in northern Tochigi Prefecture, and is also a resort area for the imperial family.

"Then, what about the time?" Kobayashi Sora asked, focusing on the key point.

"The delivery deadline for the master film to be sent to the factory for pressing is next weekend, right?"

“For regular clubs, I can get an extra three days next weekend.” Kobayashi Sora waved her finger. “Ten days, fifteen CGs, with your abilities, you shouldn’t need to go into seclusion.”

“This is my resolve!” Eriri replied solemnly.

Kasumigaoka Utaha narrowed her eyes slightly.

"Although I hate to admit it, Kasumigaoka Utaha's script is really amazing. It can attract a lot of players just by its script..." Eriri took a deep breath. "So, I have to be prepared to do the same! I'll show you Kashiwagi Eri's true strength!"

“That’s true…” Kasumigaoka Utaha stared at Eriri, “If you’re going into seclusion, you need to ask for leave. Are your attendance days okay?”

"It's alright, if it's not enough, we can donate to the school to help..."

Chapter 271 Different Ideas

That's what I say, but don't say it out loud.

To be fair, even if she were to work in seclusion, she wouldn't need to make a special trip to Nasu Highlands. Just staying at home would provide a good working environment for Eriri.

After all, her parents are seasoned otaku, having been otaku for longer than Eriri herself.

They can also provide a lot of help when necessary.

However, Eriri had to work alone in the villa, which was clearly not a problem with the environment.

Instead, it's about pushing yourself in this way.

In other words, she is not satisfied with her current performance.

"In ten days, I will completely crush you!" Eriri Okagaoka Utaha raised her little finger. "Then you will know that your contribution is only as small as your little finger."

“Arrogant brat…” Kasumigaoka Utaha closed her eyes slightly, “Whatever.”

In this situation, forcing her to stay would be useless.

Just as Eriri herself said, she had thought about it for a long time before doing so.

This was not an impulsive decision, but a well-considered choice.

Since Kasumigaoka Utaha, who is also a creator, had said so, Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi naturally wouldn't interfere too much.

"Remember to keep in touch on time," Kato Megumi said, holding Eriri's hand. "Send an email every day."

"Mmm." Eriri nodded repeatedly.

Even if you haven't finished drawing, you still have to come back on time.

"Uh-huh."

"Everyone will be waiting for you."

"benefit......"

"Ok?"

"You're even more long-winded than my mother."

"what?"

“But…” Eriri whispered, “thank you.”

Eriri acted quickly, taking leave and having her driver take her to the mountain villa.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's work is finished, and Hyodo Michiru's music is almost complete. All that's left is Eriri's CG.

Thinking about it this way, it's not impossible to understand her actions.

Of course, Kato Megumi and Kobayashi Sora still need to continue writing and testing the game program.

Since it's a fan-made game, the lack of voice acting is understandable to players.

A fully dubbed version could be released and sold again later.

"Seclusion?" Aki Tomoya's face zoomed in on the screen. "When?"

“She left yesterday,” Kobayashi Sora replied. “Didn’t she tell you?”

"Ah... um." Aki Tomoya opened his mouth, "Eri should be fine..."

"Don't make any unfounded claims," ​​Kobayashi Sora continued, talking about work. "I've heard the music. You've worked hard, and it fits the game's style perfectly. I'll contact the recording studio later, and you can take them there then."

"Ok."

"There are also a few livehouses that want them to perform, and they will probably be busy for a while after the theme song is finished."

"They must be very happy."

"That's good. By the way, this isn't a warm-up act."

"Thanks a lot."

"These are minor matters. There's also the advertorial for the trial version; let's leverage the popularity of your account..."

After discussing several things, Kobayashi Sora ended the video call.

As the game's production neared completion, he found himself increasingly busy.

Fortunately.

He looked at the girl next to him who was programming.

Kato Megumi is there.

"Kora," Kato Megumi had just finished speaking, "What about Eriri...?"

"No email has arrived yet, let's wait a bit longer."

"No, I'm still a little worried." Kato Megumi frowned slightly. "Even though it's a villa, it's still deep in the mountains, far from any human habitation. It's so far away... If something happens, we won't be able to get there immediately."

“That makes sense.” Kobayashi Sora said thoughtfully.

"How about we go over and check on her sometime?" Kato Megumi suggested. "It's difficult to go back and forth in one day, but we can stay there for one night and then try to bring her back."

Kobayashi Sora asked curiously, "Why didn't you stop her directly before?"

“Think about it, Eriri was in such high spirits at that time that it would have been useless to stop her, and it would have affected her creative state,” Kato Megumi explained. “So I thought that after she went for two days and realized that it was not effective, I would go and bring her back.”