How to raise a random guy's wife

Can't stand it? Then I'm sorry to bother you, we've never met before.

“However,” Kobayashi Sora knew that Akane Kousaka was recruiting talent for the “Chronicles of the Universe,” but… “I didn’t expect you to put them in charge of such an important job.”

The character designs and scripts for this work are indeed created by different creators each time.

They have employed a wide range of talents, from seasoned writers who are already famous to promising young talents who are just starting to gain popularity.

But Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri...

“As expected… because you’re too close, you can’t see their current strength anymore.” Akane Akasaka poured herself a drink and finished the rest of her wine. She lay back on the tatami mat, smoking with a look of enjoyment. “The Chronicles of the Universe is going to be transformed… and that depends on me and those two girls.”

It's like how children are with their parents every day, but only when relatives come over and say, "They've grown so much," do we realize how much they've grown.

Having spent so much time with Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri, Kobayashi Sora didn't feel much about their growth.

Speaking of "Chronicles of the World"...

Kobayashi Sora tapped her forehead. "I heard you fired all the production staff from your past works?"

"I only made the renovation team a condition for accepting the job, and Malz complied." Akane Akasaka said with an indifferent expression, "I gave them the choice, so I have no reason to be criticized."

"Those who are kicked out will probably not let it go easily."

"As long as we make a better work than before, others will be convinced, right?" Akane Kousaka waved her hand dismissively, then became annoyed with herself again. "Basically, look at what that famous RPG series has become in recent years? There's absolutely no new creativity! The characters and world view are always recycled! In the past, each generation's content would change, filled with the excitement of not knowing where it would go next. Where did the Chronicles of the Universe that I couldn't resist and loved so much go?"

"So you did it yourself."

"What can we do? The old team doesn't do any work." Akane Akasaka chewed on her cigarette. "Writers who don't write, illustrators who don't draw, planners who don't do any work... Damn it!"

Kobayashi Sora recalled what Akane Kousaka had said: "The more talented someone is, the less forgivable they become?"

"That's right! If you can draw it, then draw it! Bastards! Stop living off your past achievements! All those guys who do nothing but put on airs and make empty promises online should die!"

"That's not quite it..."

“I’m going to crush those guys so they won’t have it easy forever. I’ll adopt their style and make my work even better, so those guys will lose their reason for existing—I’m going to wipe them all out.”

It can be said to be the very essence of a catfish.

Kobayashi Sora recalled the information she had gathered earlier: "It seems that the old team behind 'Universe Chronicles' will start a new company and create a brand new work that is very similar to 'Universe Chronicles'."

"You see, those talented guys have rediscovered their drive, I did the right thing—well, if they can't get out of their old ways and produce some laughable garbage, they'll still be finished."

Should we keep an eye on this?

"Of course, if any problems arise, please lend a hand."

"Then I'll try my best not to resort to underhanded tactics."

"Whatever..." Akane Akasaka yawned and fell asleep again.

Kobayashi Sora took the cigarette from her lips and extinguished it in the ashtray.

I wonder how Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri are doing.

-

“…I will never agree to her.” Standing on the beach with Kasumigaoka Utaha, Eriri muttered as she looked at the rolling waves, “How can you possibly draw leisurely under the supervision of a woman who acts like that?”

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm basically terrible at teamwork." Kasumigaoka Utaha shared the same sentiment, "I don't fit in with large teams."

"Don't almost, you just lack coordination."

"You're not just laughing at someone who's only slightly better."

“...That makes sense.” Eriri pouted her lower lip with her white canine teeth. “Besides, I’ll be a senior in high school starting in April. Asking me to dedicate an entire year to it is just plain crazy—does she want someone to fail the exam and have to retake it?”

"That's true, but you don't seem prepared at all for the exam—do you really want to go to college?"

"Stop nagging." Eriri glared at her. "Say it again... and I'll..."

"Can't draw it?"

"..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha leaned against the railing, her arms crossed over her chest. "To be honest, on that point alone, I agree with Akane Kousaka's opinion... no, I hope I agree with her, that might be more accurate."

In other words, she hoped that Eriri, as Akane Kousaka said, was currently experiencing the growing pains of transformation, rather than a depletion of her talent.

Eriri retorted angrily, "Why are you standing up for someone like that! I hate her."

Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded. "From a human nature perspective, probably very few people would like her character."

“But that guy is really amazing…” Eriri pouted.

Kasumigaoka Utaha deeply agreed, "To be honest, I want to take that original manga manuscript home and treasure it..."

"And there's the proposal, 'Chronicles of the World,' 'Chronicles of the World'! And it's a collaboration between you and me!"

“And then there’s Akane Akasaka,” Kasumigaoka Utaha added.

Eriri, a pure-blooded otaku, was filled with anticipation: "There's so much content, I wonder what it will feel like when it's finished..."

Chapter 310 You Schemed Against Me

Kasumigaoka Utaha could also understand Eriri's thoughts, "It might be the greatest masterpiece in the series."

Eriri exclaimed excitedly, "And, and there's more! Akane Kousaka said that the project was based on my involvement... Ah."

Her voice stopped abruptly as she recalled their previous conversation.

If she is in charge, it means that Kasumigaoka Utaha will become her follower.

“...It’s okay, Eriri.”

"No...no...I'm sorry..."

"You don't need to apologize." Kasumigaoka Utaha said indifferently, "Anyway, Akane Kousaka will use your picture to come up with the project, and she even talked to me in order to win you over, and compared me to a catalyst. It's all her own wishful thinking - it has nothing to do with you."

“Shiyu…” Eriri opened her mouth.

“You want to ask me,” Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled, ““Don’t you feel resentful?”

"I...I didn't..."

"Okay, since you want to ask, I'll answer you."

Yinglili: "..."

"I'm not reconciled! I'm extremely reconciled!" Kasumigaoka Utaha gripped her arm tightly. "Is there even a question?"

Eriri: "......" I didn't ask.

"To be talked about as if I'm just there to make up for you, a fan artist who hasn't even made a commercial debut yet, how could I, as an author who has already finished one work and whose new work is becoming more and more popular, not feel anything at all!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha's black hair flew wildly, her red eyes flashing coldly. "So, if you want to participate in this project, you should be prepared... because I will defeat you head-on, and crush Akane Kousaka's assumptions about me as well!"

"Stop, stop for a second..." Eriri said慌张地, "Don't say anything..."

“Okay, that’s it!” Kasumigaoka Utaha agreed readily. “This matter ends here.”

“…Huh?” Eriri was confused.

"That's my opinion. As for the decision, that's up to you."

"You plotted against me?!"

"Your imagination."

"You were just imagining things!" Eriri questioned. "What do you mean? If I take this job, will you take it too?"

"of course."

"If I refuse, will you refuse too?"

“There’s nothing I can do,” Kasumigaoka Utaha shrugged. “After all, if you refuse, the project itself will end.”

"What?! You're passing on decisions that you should make to others?"

“I had no choice,” Kasumigaoka Utaha stated. “The only one with the right to make the decision is you.”

“…” Eriri bit her lower lip hard as she watched Kasumigaoka Utaha leave.

You say you have no choice, but you clearly do.

Even if Eriri agrees, Kasumigaoka Utaha can still refuse.

However, that would leave Eriri facing Akane Kousaka all alone.

"Idiot," Eriri muttered under her breath, "big idiot."

Who needs your help...?

"Ah, found it."

A familiar voice rang out, and Eriri turned her head to see Kato Megumi approaching.

“Kōsō said you seem to have been said some really hurtful things,” Kato Megumi said as she came to Eriri’s side. “I was a little worried, so I came over.”

“Megumi…” Eriri had been holding back for a long time, and no matter what, she didn’t want to cry in front of Akane Kousaka, but the moment she saw Megumi Kato.

"Waaaaaah!" Eriri burst into tears, throwing herself into Kato Megumi's arms.

I feel so wronged... In short, I feel extremely wronged!

"It's alright." Kato Megumi hugged Eriri, gently stroking her blonde hair. "It's alright..."

-

"Here's some coffee." Machida Sonoko handed over a steaming cup of coffee.

Kasumigaoka Utaha took the coffee. "Thank you."

Having spotted Kato Megumi approaching, Kasumigaoka Utaha parted ways with Eriri with peace of mind and went to the editorial department of Shinazugawa Bookstore.

Regardless of the outcome, this job was introduced by Shinazugawa Bunko, and she has to come and explain the situation.

If you don't know anyone there, just send an email explaining the situation.

But... even Kasumigaoka Utaha hopes to have someone knowledgeable to confide in.

Just like Eriri confided in her.

"The conversation didn't seem very pleasant, did it?"

"Isn't this obvious?" Kasumigaoka Utaha held her coffee cup and blew on it gently. "Your author was rejected like that, why don't you go and fight her to vent your anger?"