How to raise a random guy's wife

After another otaku, Mayu Sagara, joined the discussion, it became even more heated, while the original author was left out in the cold.

Eriri was eager to join in, but the work they were discussing was by Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Although I like her a lot, Kasumigaoka Utaha is right next to me, so Eriri... doesn't like her at all!

An announcement was made on the platform, the train doors opened, and everyone took their seats.

Shibuya Kanon and Arashi Chisara sat together, Tang Keke and Sagara Mayu were chatting happily, Hazuki Ren sat next to Heian Nami, listening to her explain the precautions celebrities should take when going out, and Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri habitually sat together.

Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi used the time in the car to discuss the script.

The script is basically adapted from real events, because many of the projects later on will require the members of the Star Cluster to take on the roles themselves. Even if they deliberately designed their characters, it probably wouldn't last long.

After all, they are not professional actors.

Therefore, as the script for the origin story, it should be adapted as little as possible.

"It definitely feels different." Kato Megumi glanced through the script, checking the notes left by Kobayashi Sora. "It feels completely different from Senpai's script. How should I put it..."

"stable?"

“Yes, that’s the feeling.” Kato Megumi was struggling to find the right words. “Unlike my senior’s complex emotions and dramatic plot, Sakurako’s script feels very stable. Even when problems arise, there’s a sense that you don’t need to worry and that it will be resolved soon.”

“This is the difference between a newly debuted screenwriter and a seasoned screenwriter. There’s less self-expression and more of a mature formula. The former is more inspired, while the latter is more consistently skilled. Although they may lack dramatic moments, they also won’t have any major flaws.” Kobayashi Sora pointed to the characters on the script and analyzed further, “For example, the description here, my senior would write it in detail, echoing the character’s psychology, while Ms. Sakura would simply list the elements needed for the scene and leave the rest to the illustrator—this is also a reflection of experience.”

“I see. But speaking of which,” Kato Megumi recalled something else, “I didn’t expect them to finish their work so quickly. It’s only July now, and I remember the scheduled release date was at the end of the year?”

“Big companies have stricter requirements for the schedule, and Zhu Yin-jie’s requirements are even stricter,” Kobayashi Sora explained. “Besides… it’s not finished yet.”

"Review stage?"

“This is the most time-consuming stage,” Kobayashi Sora explained. “They submit their work, Zhu Yin reviews it, offers suggestions for revision, they revise it and submit it again, then get more feedback and revise it again... over and over again.”

"Can't it be done in one go?"

"Of course, but it's just about finishing. This process is essentially also about sparking inspiration. A sudden flash of inspiration during the revision process can be incorporated, and then other parts can be rationally adjusted to improve the work. This continues until you are satisfied, or until there is no more time to revise."

"It wasn't as easy as I thought," Kato Megumi tilted her head. "Will we have to do this from now on?"

Chapter 359 Cold and Desolate

"Of course there will be similar big projects in the future, but don't worry about it now, it's still early." Kobayashi Sora knows a lot about big games, but even indie games take a long time to make and require professional talent.

Nowadays, Kobayashi Sora will find someone and say, "I have a really great idea. If you work hard on this idea for a year or two, you can win a big prize."

...No one would believe that.

Therefore, you still need to accumulate attractive resources first before you can turn the ideas in your mind into reality.

One must take things one step at a time.

We finally arrived at the local hotel in the afternoon.

After a long car ride, everyone was a bit sleepy and didn't have the energy to start anything, so we held a short meeting at the hot spring hotel to decide on our next steps and plans for tomorrow.

With Kobayashi Sora as her living map, arranging the itinerary was a piece of cake.

The focus of this event is...

"The background story for the early stages has been mostly arranged, and everyone has already seen it." Kobayashi Sora explained the plans for the future. "This trip is partly for relaxation, and partly for gathering material for the story."

"Finding materials?" Shibuya Kanon asked curiously. "How exactly should we do that?"

Eriri explained, "Simply put, it's to make the story more realistic, so we use situational performances to collect lines and reactions."

“Although these can be accomplished using formulaic lines,” Kasumigaoka Utaha added, “one-sided conjecture is bound to be limited compared to rehearsing a specific event—although setting up an event is also a formula.”

“But practicing routines is also a new kind of routine!” Mayu Sagara quite liked this kind of clichéd plot, “It’s like the classic three-part homecoming.”

"Hmm?" Hazuki Ren asked curiously, "What's that?"

"I know!" Tang Keke raised her hand. "Take a shower first, eat first, or... eat me first?"

“Yes, yes, that’s it!” Mayu Sagara nodded vigorously. “After seeing this kind of plot so many times, it feels like it has become a standard pattern. But just when it gets a little annoying, suddenly another pattern appears where the female protagonist learns this kind of plot.”

"The finishing touch!" Eriri wholeheartedly agreed. "Whether you're skilled or clumsy in the process of imitating, there's a new kind of cuteness to it."

"And maid outfits!" Tang Keke thought of another one. "There are too many maid characters, and when we get a little tired of them, the appearance of female characters who imitate maids brings a new kind of cuteness."

Mayu Sagara exclaimed in admiration at the beauty of this technique, "It can also solve the problem of insufficient professional skills for maids, and you don't have to be bound by professional maid outfits. That's the charm of maid cosplay!"

“This technique feels like a fresh take on a formula,” Eriri thought. “Typically, the boss-sister dynamic gets repetitive after a while. But when the female lead pretends to be the secretary and the male lead pretends to be the boss and the secretary, it immediately feels fresh.”

"Ahem..." Kobayashi Sora cleared his throat twice. "Let's get down to business."

Kasumigaoka Utaha tilted her head. "Megumi, why is your face red?"

"Ah... um... it's a little hot." Kato Megumi casually looked away.

Lan Qiansha asked curiously, "Do we have to act out that kind of scene too?"

“Of course not…” Kobayashi Sora replied, “This is a project for all ages.”

"A piece of cake!" Ping An Mingjin breathed a sigh of relief, then exclaimed confidently, "I'm a professional, acting is a piece of cake for me!"

"That's good." Kobayashi Sora clapped his hands. "The meeting is adjourned. Everyone, go soak in the hot springs and rest well before trying the scenario drills. The outdoor operation is scheduled for tomorrow."

Immersed in the hot spring, Kobayashi Sora realized the diversity of the world.

Lying alone in the hot spring is not a big deal.

But when I occasionally hear the laughter of the girls on the other side, I feel that my side is particularly lonely.

Everything is subject to comparison.

Skillful.

The girls think the same way.

"Wow......"

The Star Cluster members watched as Kasumigaoka Utaha slowly walked into the hot spring, lowering her center of gravity amidst the swirling mist.

The spring water flows upwards along the undulating curves, gradually submerging the breathtaking scenery.

Normally she wouldn't have felt anything special, but now that she suddenly saw such a colossal object, the girl immediately realized the vastness of the world.

Eriri and Megumi Kato were fine; they had seen it all before and were used to it.

Others felt as if a new world had opened up for them.

When Eriri went into the water, the girls felt much better.

Well... it doesn't need to be too big.

It's fine as long as it's there.

Yinglili: "..."

The group didn't say anything.

It's as if I've said everything.

hateful......

Eriri subconsciously looked at Kato Megumi. She couldn't compare to Kasumigaoka Utaha, and she couldn't compare to Kato... she really couldn't.

It seems like Megumi Kato has gotten a little bigger.

As an artist, Eriri's visual estimation skills are quite good.

By the way, the artist.

Eriri looked at Mayu Sagara.

As both are illustrators, the two are quite similar in both physique and height.

Mayu Sagara also looked at Eriri.

The two looked at each other, but their eyes never met.

Their eyes met only when they looked up.

The moment they made contact, they both saw a hint of relief in each other's eyes.

"I am not alone"—that's roughly the feeling.

When do people feel like they can see right through each other?

The answer is when you see your own reflection in the other person.

That's how Mayu Sagara and Eriri feel.

So, in this somewhat strange situation, the two of them found common ground, and their initial relief quickly turned into a shared sense of sorrow.

The best way to shift your focus is to bring up a sufficiently sensational topic.

“Speaking of which, this kind of scene is quite common in games.” Eriri’s eyes darted around. “A boy soaking in a hot spring with a group of girls or something.”

“Yeah, yeah,” Mayu Sagara quickly understood Eriri’s intention and continued, “Next, the scene will change, and you’ll see the boy trying to peek or eavesdrop.”

"Huh?" Hazuki Ren looked at the bamboo walls on both sides of the partition. "Really?"

“That’s a scene from a game,” Kato Megumi said, splashing water in the fountain. “Kōsō wouldn’t do something like that.”

"Sounds like advice from someone with experience." With someone chiming in, things became easier. Eriri leaned closer to Kato Megumi. "Speaking of which, how's the progress? After so long, you must have a lot to share, right?"

"Oh, that?" Kato Megumi tilted her head. "She's been mentioning you a lot lately."

Chapter 360 Unable to Obtain It

"Mention... mention me?!" Eriri exclaimed in shock. "Why... why are you mentioning me?"

"Perhaps because they used your work as study material?" Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow. "Or... a safe word?"

Eriri scanned Kato Megumi's body from head to toe, but found no obvious marks. "Sora Ao... he actually..."

“Although I don’t understand what you’re saying…” Kato Megumi blinked, “but it’s used as an adjective. For example, in some special situations, I’ll say, ‘That’s so Kashiwagi Eri.’”

Eriri blushed. "Why did you use my name as an adjective?!"

Kato Megumi thought for a moment, "Hmm... just to see your expression right now."

Even Eri Kashiwagi lost interest in asking further questions.