How to raise a random guy's wife

“Hmm…” Kato Megumi organized her thoughts, “Fernand still remembers what happened that day, even though it was 120 years ago—that feeling?”

"Impressive." Kobayashi Sora felt heartbroken after hearing just one sentence.

“I didn’t expect…” Kasumigaoka Utaha’s gaze swept over Kato Megumi, “You also have such a high talent in this area.”

“It’s different.” Kato Megumi waved her hand. “I read your work many times and then suddenly had a flash of inspiration and came up with a sentence like this: you’ve always been writing such good sentences.”

This is a rare learning experience.

While Kobayashi Sora and Kasumigaoka Utaha were discussing the plot, Kato Megumi was quietly watching from the sidelines.

Unlike the two individuals' dedication, Megumi Kato could observe from an outsider's perspective the entire process of a simple idea expanding into a story and ultimately becoming a complete narrative.

By observing the creation of a work from the surface to its depths, through discussions with Kobayashi Sora and Kasumigaoka Utaha, Kato Megumi systematically learned about the key points of worldview, plot, characters, and scenes, understood the basic rhythm of introduction, development, climax, and conclusion, and comprehended a series of essential considerations for creation, such as the design of villains and the shaping of characters.

Moreover, unlike Eriri who was focused on drawing, Kato Megumi had more time to analyze the discussions between Kobayashi Sora and Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Although she has not yet created any works, Megumi Kato has already accumulated a lot of experience.

Even without the ability to create long-form works like Kasumigaoka Utaha, her occasional flashes of inspiration, though unexpected, are still quite reasonable.

“Besides, I can’t just use this sentence directly,” Kato Megumi added. “You must have a better way of describing it, right?”

“Fernand still remembers…” Kasumigaoka Utaha paused, “the gentle touch of her hair as it brushed against my palm, even though it was 120 years ago.”

"It definitely feels different." Kato Megumi learned something new.

Compared to simply describing an event, this method of using small details from a scene to represent something is more vivid.

“In my opinion, you already possess the ability to write short stories.” Kasumigaoka Utaha’s eyes narrowed slightly. “How about it? Want to give it a try?”

"There's still a lot of work to be done."

"So you don't deny having such thoughts, right?" Kasumigaoka Utaha pressed.

"Hmm...we'll see." Kato Megumi shook her head.

"Oh, look at your expression..."

"If you have nothing better to do, can you finish the ending?" Eriri chimed in from the side. "There's not much time left."

"I've already written the ending," Kasumigaoka Utaha replied with a smile.

"What?!" Eriri exclaimed in surprise. "Then why didn't you give it to me sooner?"

“Well…” Kasumigaoka Utaha looked away.

“Actually, it’s because I’m afraid it will affect your current creative work,” Kobayashi Sora replied.

"Is it really necessary?" Eriri asked, puzzled. "Wasn't it supposed to be a happy ending?"

“Hmm…that’s true…” Kato Megumi looked a little strange. “But it’s better to check later.”

"Why are you saying that too... Wait?!" Eriri suddenly realized, "Am I the only one who didn't see it?"

Chapter 376 A True Happy Reunion

Eriri felt so wronged, "Why did you only keep it from me!"

Kobayashi Sora sighed, "So didn't I just give you the reason?"

"Isn't it supposed to be a happy ending? What's wrong with watching it?"

"Anyway, the character designs are almost finished, we'll find out sooner or later anyway." Kasumigaoka Utaha pulled up a document, printed it out, and handed it to Eriri. "Take a look."

"Hmph!" Eriri took the printed paper with annoyance and looked down at it.

Then......

"Ugh... I'm going to vomit~"

Eriri turned pale and began to retch.

Kato Megumi hurriedly handed over the black tea she had prepared beforehand and gently patted Eriri's back.

When I first saw this ending, Megumi Kato had a similar reaction.

"Kasumigaoka Utaha..." Eriri took a while to recover. "Did you write this, or was it decided by Akane Kousaka?"

“Of course I wrote it,” Kasumigaoka Utaha replied casually.

“This kind of script…” Eriri’s hands trembled as she held the printed paper.

A happy ending in the literal sense.

The plot is unfolding as previously predicted.

Fernand, along with his supporters, is recklessly heading down the wrong path.

Wanting to repay everyone's trust and meet their expectations, Fernand tried his best to move forward, but under the twist of malice, he completely fell into the abyss of depravity.

The final boss, originally Fernand, became a monster formed by all those who supported him, centered on and mediated by his body.

Even in the end, when everyone had become monsters, they still trusted Fernand and were willing to give everything for him.

Until the very end, Fernand continued to strive to repay this trust, but he never managed to get any closer to his original goal.

A happy ending.

The monster, stitched together with numerous human bodies, was indeed a lump, quite round, and very large.

A happy reunion (physics).

Eriri fully understood why the others had kept it from her, and began to regret watching such things.

"I said..." Eriri suppressed her nausea and glared at Kasumigaoka Utaha, "Are you sure this kind of thing can be sold?"

"Have you forgotten the first game script I wrote?"

"Isn't it just 'The Cherry Blossom Promise'? Speaking of which, your style has really changed a lot... Hmm?" Eriri paused, then seemed to realize something, "Time? A time-traveling plot?"

“That’s right.” Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled. “After defeating the monster, the protagonists discovered Fernand’s legacy, found a way to travel through time, went back to the past to change everything that had happened, and created a happy ending.”

Kobayashi Sora added, "However, to avoid any issues that might be unacceptable, we'll use a happy ending in the promotion."

"You're a fraudster!" Eriri complained. She hated these kinds of businesses the most. They had one set of excuses when they advertised, but the finished product was completely different. They were like psychopaths.

"First of all, there's no deception; a happy ending does exist, it just requires a second playthrough." Kobayashi Sora shook her finger. "Secondly, this is just a suggestion; how it's implemented specifically depends on Akane-nee's decision. Finally—"

“Even if they discover they’ve been deceived…” Kasumigaoka Utaha slightly raised her chin, her red eyes gleaming, “those naive players can no longer escape Kasumigaoka Utaha’s magic.”

Use cheerful advertisements to lure people in, let the plot start with the happy parts, and then gradually fall apart.

Players started the game with great excitement, but the more they played, the more uneasy they felt, yet they were firmly bound by the storyline and couldn't bear to give up.

When all the ominous premonitions come true, the shock of the tragedy will prompt players to start over and turn the tide.

The most crucial element here is the plot development that draws people into the trap.

If the plot is terrible, all you can feel is, "This idiotic screenwriter is deliberately causing trouble."

Only with an excellent storyline can one evoke the poignant feeling of "everything is predestined and nothing is up to us."

Spurred on by Akane Akasaka, Kasumigaoka Utaha truly wrote a tragedy that was so cruel it was almost unbearable.

Fernand's hopes were intertwined with those of countless people, but fate played a cruel trick on him, and the endless goodwill wove itself into a monstrous creature filled with malice.

The various characteristics of the twisted monster represent someone extremely important to Fernand; each stage of the monster reflects Fernand's life journey; and each attack of the monster represents a deeply unforgettable past event.

In the final battle, the powerful protagonists face the monster's attacks without dying or even getting hurt, ultimately achieving victory.

Players, however, will be covered in wounds from all sorts of unrestrained emotional attacks.

Monster attacks cannot penetrate the protagonist's armor, but Kasumi Utako's storyline can break through the player's psychological defenses.

Kasumigaoka Utaha undoubtedly met Akane Akasaka's requirements.

But she did not give up her own principles.

This led to the subsequent developments, a hope for redemption.

Having witnessed the cruelty of fate, the protagonists embark on a journey against the flow of time in order to change everything.

And this is precisely the theme of the Chronicles of the World series—courage.

Against a grand backdrop, each vivid character displays the courage to love life despite seeing through its true nature.

The tide of the times rolls in, but courageous lives never cease to shine.

Just like Kasumi Shiko, who did not choose to compromise despite being attacked by Akane Akasaka.

Eriri stared blankly at the printed paper in her hand.

The characters above gradually became blurry.

The story, written in black and white, unfolds in a complex and interwoven narrative, ultimately culminating in the indomitable figure of Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"See~" Kasumigaoka Utaha said proudly, "The first victim has appeared."

Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi's reactions were rather lukewarm, and she thought she had failed.

"Idiot!" Eriri yelled, "I didn't!"

"Then why are you crying...?"

"I didn't cry!" Eriri denied, her voice trembling with tears. "No!"

"Eriri?" Kasumigaoka Utaha gradually realized something was wrong.

"Isn't this amazing? Why were you like that before? Aren't you afraid people will worry about you?" Eriri accused, her eyes red. "I won't worry about you at all! I'd love for you to be unable to write anything, I'd love for you to agree to participate in this project because you're helping me, but then have a mental breakdown and be unable to become a writer because you can't write anything! I'm really looking forward to that!"

“Eri…” Kasumigaoka Utaha’s sharp gaze melted. “Still so stubborn…”

"No way!"

Eriri's voice became even more indistinct.

"Hmm..." Kato Megumi gently nudged Kobayashi Sora beside her, "I think I'm starting to understand Sakurako-sensei."

Chapter 377 The Danger of Defects

Love is not the only thing in the world worth describing.

Friendships that support each other also have a touching power.