How to raise a random guy's wife

So that's the problem.

Kobayashi Sora looked at Kato Megumi, and the two exchanged a glance, saying in unison, "Disparity."

If there were no real-life prototype, Mayu Sagara could easily have drawn her as a fairy with radiant skin and diamond-like luster.

Because it's just a painting, no one will take it too seriously.

However... the Superstar project requires real people to appear on camera and participate in a series of activities.

The character illustrations are flawless, but when the real person appears on screen, no matter how well they perform, they cannot satisfy the audience whose expectations were raised by the beautiful illustrations.

“That’s what I mean,” Mayu Sagara concluded. “That’s why I called you in a hurry to confirm whether we need to redraw it. I don’t care, since everyone is satisfied with my previous work, but the subsequent plans… that’s not my responsibility.”

To be honest, that's true.

Kobayashi Sora looked thoughtful.

Sagara Mayu's concerns are quite reasonable.

The question is, how do we solve this?

In short, let Sagara Mayu refine the previous sketches into complete drawings. Even if we don't need them now, we can use them later.

In addition, let her start drawing a new character illustration, first according to her ideas, and then continue to modify it. If it really doesn't work, change it back to the original version.

Then, we need to find solutions, review the project content, and search for similar problems.

Before Kobayashi Sora could speak, Kato Megumi spoke up first, "You've been a great help. We hadn't even considered this issue before."

"I just suddenly thought of it..." Mayu Sagara looked at the emoji of Ren Hazuki beside her.

“This is a question that can only suddenly come to mind if you seriously consider the project,” Kato Megumi explained earnestly. “Illustrators don’t usually consider this much in a typical commercial collaboration.”

"Huh? Did I do something unnecessary? This is my first time having a business collaboration..."

"From a business perspective, that's certainly true. But from a friend's perspective, I prefer this mutually supportive approach to collaboration. Although it's our first time working together, I'm already looking forward to more collaborations in the future."

"Oh... I see... Let's talk about it later." Mayu Sagara was a little embarrassed and quickly changed the subject. "So what should we do now?"

“Okay, you should finish the sketch you drew earlier first.” Kato Megumi slowed her speech, her gaze fixed on Kobayashi Sora’s face. If he had any other ideas, Kato Megumi could stop at any time and let him add them.

Xiaolin Kongqing nodded.

"Continue with the previous sketch, but regarding the problem I just mentioned..."

“That’s right. We can use this version as the final result of the project, to wrap things up.” Kato paused for a moment. “It’s also the direction that the Star Cluster members are working towards.”

"I see..."

"Furthermore, the fact that you're asking this question means you already have inspiration in another direction, right?"

"Yes, there are..."

"Don't worry, there's still time. Let's create according to your ideas first, and then we can discuss it further." Kato Megumi's voice was gentle. "You see, the next collaboration I've been looking forward to is starting like this. These are two different commercial commissions. Thank you for your hard work."

"Twice..." Sagara Mayu understood the implication: two payments. "Alright, I'll do my best."

"We also need to discuss the planning issues to see if we can find a better solution. We'll keep in touch afterward. It's best to contact each other as soon as we discover a problem."

"OK." Mayu Sagara said goodbye, "Then you guys continue, I won't bother you any longer."

Kato Megumi: "..." This matter seems to be difficult to explain.

Putting down her phone, Kato Megumi noticed Kobayashi Sora's gaze. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just suddenly had a thought."

"Ok?"

"President Kato and her useless secretary Kobayashi."

"Hmm..." Kato Megumi bit her lower lip lightly, "Is it really no use?"

"It's not entirely useless," Kobayashi Sora hugged Kato Megumi. "It's actually quite useful."

"I mean, I learned all of this from you." Kato Megumi shifted her position. "What are you thinking?"

Chapter 350 Of course it's there.

As soon as Kobayashi Sora lowered her head, Kato Megumi covered her eyes.

What's the point of this...?

She was still lying on Kobayashi Sora.

Kato Megumi noticed the problem and let go of her hand again.

"I've taught you a lot," Kobayashi Sora said with a smirk. "Who knows what you're thinking about?"

“You’re not being honest…” Kato Megumi pinched Kobayashi Sora’s nose. “Seriously.”

"Isn't that what you just said?"

"Hmm..." Kato Megumi pursed her lips slightly, "Then I won't say anything more."

"Eh?"

"You just said you're really useful..." the girl whispered, "right?"

The cat in the living room yawned, stretched, and started eating its food.

“Mayu is right.” Kobayashi Sora hugged Kato Megumi, who was snuggling against him. “There’s not much of a problem with individual live-action idol activities or individual ACGN projects. But when the two are combined, different audiences will feel a gap.”

Otaku might think, "I came here to see anime girls, what's with all these grown-up people?"

Idol fans, on the other hand, might think, "I want to see my idol's performance, why are you making those two-dimensional characters all the time?"

Trying to please both sides usually results in pleasing neither.

"Then can we separate them?" Kato Megumi suggested, "We can operate real-world events and anime events separately."

"Well, that's not impossible."

"Hmm?" Kato Megumi shifted, resting her head on Kobayashi Sora's shoulder. "The star cluster is part of the plan?"

“That’s right.” Kobayashi Sora said frankly, “This current project is a preliminary preparation for the subsequent project.”

"To be more specific?"

"You also know about Zhu Yin's path to success."

“Hmm.” Kato Megumi had specifically looked it up. “While creating, she also scouted for talent, identified powerful companies to collaborate with, and finally made the accumulated works bloom and bear fruit in various media all at once.”

"In other words, capabilities, talent, and channels."

"You want to replicate this model?"

“I want to replicate this success, but not in this way,” Kobayashi Sora explained. “I am now the president of RER, and I have a club that is almost like a company in every aspect. There is no need for me to start from scratch like Akane-nee, especially since I don’t have that kind of creative talent.”

Kobayashi Sora is already standing on the shoulders of the giant, the multimedia queen Akane Kousaka; there's no need for her to jump back to the ground and climb all over again.

"so?"

"So I want to do the opposite and use Superstar as a unified channel to showcase my personal operational capabilities, which I am better at."

Kato Megumi's eyes lit up. "Then attract talented people to join us and unleash their potential?"

“That’s right.” Kobayashi Sora confirmed Kato Megumi’s guess and further explained, “In order to reduce risks and complete preparations in the shortest possible time, Superstar, as an early-stage project, needs to be developed through as many channels as possible. With such a project, we can gain a lot of experience regardless of whether it succeeds or fails.”

Kato Megumi followed Kobayashi Sora's line of thinking: "If the plan to integrate most channels is successful, then the plan to use a small number of channels later will also be more mature. If it fails, the initial investment is not large, so we can cut our losses in time and then settle for a plan that uses a small number of channels."

Kobayashi Sora's consistent style.

The ACGN multimedia route already has a queen.

Even if you do your best on this path, it will be difficult to reach Akane Akasaka's level in a short period of time, let alone surpass her.

So Kobayashi Sora decided to add another new element to the multimedia.

If you can't compete on quality, then compete on quantity.

Three Kings can't beat three Aces, so you can add another King to make a bomb.

“My wife is so smart.” Kobayashi Sora leaned closer to Kato Megumi’s face.

mua~

"The overall direction of the project cannot be changed, but the problems still need to be solved." Kato Megumi rubbed Kobayashi Sora's nose. "You were having so much fun just now, you must have already found a solution."

"not yet."

"Hmm?" Kato Megumi thought for a moment, "Looking for someone?"

"Yes."

-

"It's passable." Eriri flipped through the email sent by Mayu Sagara. "Although it's still not as good as mine."

“If Eri Kashiwagi were on the field, she would definitely finish quickly.” Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow. “If Eri Kashiwagi had the time.”

After a long time, the members finally reunited.

"How dare you criticize me? It's just an outline, and the progress is so slow!"

"The outline is the skeleton of the plot. It is because of this kind of attitude that someone's screenwriting ability has not improved at all."

"Kasumigaoka Utaha!"

"It feels so familiar." Kato Megumi handed the cup to Eriri. "Here, black tea."

"Seeing you all so energetic makes me feel relieved." Kobayashi Sora handed the coffee cup to Kasumigaoka Utaha.

The two sat on the sofa and nestled together familiarly.

"It really feels familiar." Eriri sipped her black tea.

"Seeing you two so affectionate, I feel relieved." Kasumigaoka Utaha took a sip of coffee and nodded with satisfaction.

Kobayashi Sora's skills are still as good as ever.

Kobayashi Sora: "There wasn't really anything to worry about..."

"Of course there are," Eriri disagreed.

“A lone man and a lone woman…” Kasumigaoka Utaha’s eyes narrowed slightly.