How to raise a random guy's wife

“However,” Kasumigaoka Utaha tilted her head, her red eyes reflecting Eriri’s face, “you have already given me the best gift.”

"Eh?"

“Those paintings,” Kasumigaoka Utaha whispered, “transformed the story I wrote into beautiful pictures, which is the best Christmas gift I have ever received.”

Eriri's lips moved slightly. "Of course, I am Kashiwagi Eri."

"I'm going to sleep." Kasumigaoka Utaha put down her book and pulled the covers over herself.

Eriri touched the book in her hand, feeling an urge to read it right now.

As if she could read her mind, Kasumigaoka Utaha spoke up, "Don't look. You need to rest now."

"Mind your own business!" Eriri angrily touched it a couple more times, put down the book, and covered herself with the blanket.

"Good night." Kasumigaoka Utaha's voice came from beside me.

"Goodnight... goodnight," Eriri whispered. "Merry Christmas."

"Ah."

-

The morning light cast a hazy glow on the two people in bed.

Kobayashi Sora opened her eyes, and what she saw was a girl's messy hair.

One hand's fingers hooked around his clothes, while the other rested on his body; her serene sleeping face seemed to glow.

Even his round thighs were pressing down on Kobayashi Sora, giving him the illusion that he was a giant body pillow.

Kobayashi Sora gently hugged Kato Megumi even tighter.

Nightgown...it's so nice.

Outside the window, the snow was falling coldly; in my arms, I held a warm girl.

Just a window away, the stark contrast brings an indescribable sense of happiness.

"Well......"

Kato Megumi parted her lips slightly and made a faint sound.

It seems like I'm about to wake up.

Kobayashi Sora observes up close the adorable appearance of the girl as she first wakes up.

First, her long breathing changed rhythm, then the hand that was on him moved, the fingers that were hooking his clothes opened and touched his chest twice.

Her curved eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she was about to open her eyes.

"Um......"

Before she even opened her eyes, Kato Megumi hugged Kobayashi Sora's body, nuzzled against his chest, and took a deep breath, inhaling his scent, before finally opening her eyes.

"Good morning~" The girl's voice was soft and sweet as she woke up, with a cute trailing tone even though it was still a bit groggy. "What time... um~"

The already muffled voice became even more indistinct, and Kobayashi Sora, unable to resist, gentlemanly used words instead of his hands and kissed the girl in his arms.

"You're so energetic this morning..." Kato Megumi, her face flushed from the kiss, lightly poked Kobayashi Sora's nose with her delicate fingertips. "You bad boy."

"I've discovered something," Kobayashi Sora said seriously.

"Ok?"

"The food tastes pretty good in the morning."

"Hmm..." Kato Megumi pursed her lips slightly, recalling what had happened before. "Really?"

"I'm not sure either."

“Well…” Kato Megumi closed her eyes slightly, “Let’s confirm it again.”

The two of them spent a long time studying in bed with a thirst for knowledge, and then got up to make breakfast. After breakfast was ready, there was still no movement in Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha's room.

Considering that Eriri was still sick, the two did not disturb her and ate breakfast first.

"Ah—!" Eriri's voice came from the bedroom, "Kasumigaoka Utaha, you...you..."

Kato Megumi and Kobayashi Sora smiled at each other.

She's awake.

"Are you going to perform that again?" Kasumigaoka Utaha yawned and sat up. "This is a secret between us, you'd better not tell anyone."

"Ugh..." Eriri finally snapped out of her daze, "Shut up!"

Why does this guy get into the story so quickly?!

Is this the strength of a first-rate writer?

Chapter 280 The Best You

The noisy morning passed quickly, and Eriri, fully recharged, continued the work she hadn't finished.

The sketches are the simplest to process; for some simple tasks, others can help.

All the sketches were completed before lunch.

After lunch, Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi added the completed pictures to the game and worked with Kasumigaoka Utaha to check for errors.

Eriri also began creating CG.

First, the original painting is drawn using drawing tools, and then it is scanned into the computer using a color scanner for further processing.

After a satisfying meal, inspiration strikes, and the deadline looms.

With the support of her solid fundamentals, Eriri, under the influence of these three states, displays an almost terrifying drawing speed.

Her original drawing speed was already excessively fast, but now it's almost like she's cheating.

The rest was completed quickly, but Eriri felt a sense of unfinished business.

“Hui, Kongqing”.

"Hmm?" "What?"

"Could you please stand by the window?" Eriri pointed to the French windows. "Like how you feel standing in the snow?"

"Does this mean they want to add more CG?" Kobayashi Sora took Kato Megumi's hand.

Kato Megumi adjusted her posture and stood hand in hand with Kobayashi Sora by the window. "Is this alright?"

"Hold on, don't move." Eriri drew rapidly, repeatedly using various art supplies.

Eriri finished the sketch when the two of them were getting a little tired of standing.

Then add a few tiny details...

Kasumigaoka Utaha stood behind Eriri, just as Eriri couldn't understand why she could always write all sorts of interesting plots. Kasumigaoka Utaha watched Eriri's painting process as if she were watching magic.

Scan, process, refine, perfect.

The pristine snow reflected the dazzling sunlight, encircling the two people holding hands and gazing silently at each other.

Although it's a static picture, it gives the impression that the two people are about to embrace, as if they're about to do something intimate.

“Hmm…” Eriri seemed to have made up her mind and turned to look at Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"Hmm?" Kasumigaoka Utaha vaguely realized something.

"For the Ruri line, we can add another CG image—you can be the model."

"You're the artist, so I'll listen to you." Kasumigaoka Utaha stood by the window. "What kind of design do you need?"

"Turn your back to me first."

Kasumigaoka Utaha, with her back to Eriri, looked out the window and asked, "And then?"

"Kasumigaoka Utaha".

"Hmm?" Kasumigaoka Utaha turned her head.

"That's it, don't move." Eriri started drawing frantically.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "......"

After a long while, Eriri finally spoke again, "Okay."

"It hurts..." Kasumigaoka Utaha said, her face darkening as she clutched her waist.

"Lie down for a bit." Kato Megumi helped Kasumigaoka Utaha to the sofa.

Lying on the sofa, Kasumigaoka Utaha rested for a while before the discomfort in her lower back completely disappeared.

Eriri, who had been busy all along, finally finished her work.

Ruri, with her long, straight black hair, stands alone in the snow, and Eriri's delicate brushstrokes perfectly capture the moment she turns her head.

Fluttering snowflakes, long black hair, lips that seemed to want to say something but couldn't, and eyes that shimmered with light.

She seemed to have a lot to say, but said nothing.

They just watched quietly.

But it seemed as if they would leave at any moment.

They disappeared into the vast expanse of flying snow.

Eriri looked up at her friend, "Ruri...isn't that great!"

Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi said nothing, turning to look at Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's lips moved slightly, then the corners of her mouth turned up.

It was a smile as bright as sunshine that no one else had ever seen on her face.

-

The next step is the final finishing touches: testing, creating a master copy, and sending it to the factory for pressing.

Shipment volume: 3,000 sheets.

Of course, ongoing promotional efforts are still necessary, including setting up a website to showcase beautiful illustrations drawn by Eri Kashiwagi from the well-known egoistic-lily circle, excerpts from scripts written by bestselling light novel author Utako Kasumi, and music from recently active school idols and underground bands...

Of course, the club name 【霞英理】 is already better than many promotional methods.