How to raise a random guy's wife

"The people who contact me now are all asking about star clusters, but I don't know much about them, so it's time-consuming and laborious to communicate with them."

"Why don't you just look into it yourself?"

Why should I bother to find out? I can't win him over anyway.

"You're being too blatant about your purpose! It's good that you have the self-awareness." Mayu Sagara was quite exasperated by her brother's undisguised attitude. "If communication is too difficult, then don't try to communicate at all."

“That would be a waste of life.” Fumio Sagara pointed to his face. “If I’m this handsome, wouldn’t I be too selfish if I didn’t let more girls enjoy it?”

Mayu Sagara was at her wits' end with her brother, "You're the kind of guy who, after a gender swap, lets your best buddy have his fun first, aren't you!"

"It's not that it's impossible... but the necessary procedures still need to be followed."

"Never mind... I'm going to keep drawing if there's nothing else."

"Yes, I have."

"Ok?"

"Mayu, don't you feel like you've spent too much time on this project?"

"..." Having been focused on drawing, Mayu Sagara had never really thought about this question in detail.

When her brother brought it up, she suddenly realized what was happening.

“Well,” Fumio Sagara fiddled with his hat, “I’m not asking you to terminate the collaboration. After all, the income from this collaboration is quite considerable, and it’s also very helpful in increasing your popularity. It’s like I met a nice girl, and we get along very well. Although I don’t want to be tied to her, there’s no need to tear things apart right away.”

“Just say what came first, I understand.” Sagara Mayu’s face darkened. “The metaphors that followed are superfluous.”

Having witnessed the love between Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi, Sagara Mayu could no longer be as accustomed to her brother's romantic relationships as she had before.

“No, no, no, it’s not superfluous.” Fumio Sagara shook his finger. “If I’m content with dating one girl, then I’m only at the level of satisfying one girl. But if my goal is to date more girls, then I need to work hard to satisfy more girls and constantly become a better version of myself.”

"You're quite something to describe being a womanizer in such a refined and elegant way."

“You’re the same,” Fumio Sagara pointed out. “If you’re content with the current projects, then your ceiling is at most just meeting the expectations of Star Cluster fans—that’s a waste of your talent and a constraint on your future development.”

"How did you manage to veer from such an inappropriate analogy to such a serious suggestion..." Mayu Sagara sighed, "But I understand what you mean."

Compared to the currently lucrative business partnerships, Mayu Sagara also needs to set aside time to define her development direction and purposefully improve herself.

“The problem is,” Mayu Sagara sighed, “what should I do?”

Identifying a problem is not difficult; the challenge lies in solving it.

“Draw notebooks, take some time, like you used to, draw all kinds of notebooks.”

"So it'll be convenient for you to let more girls enjoy it, right? You really haven't forgotten your original intentions." Mayu Sagara was truly exasperated with her brother. "Fine, I'll think about it myself..."

Before he could finish speaking, the phone rang.

Mayu Sagara answered the phone, "Megumi, what's wrong?"

After a brief conversation, Mayu Sagara hung up the phone. "I've got a solution."

In the coffee shop, Kobayashi Sora shows Sagara Mayu the results of his hard work.

On the laptop screen, a stick figure with messy hair and simple features appeared. As Kobayashi Sora moved the mouse, the stick figure's head turned and its eyes looked in the direction of the mouse.

When Kobayashi Sora clicks the button next to her, the stick figure performs the preset actions, such as putting on glasses, a hat, or changing to a crying or angry face.

Of course, the art style is still the kind that's hard to look at.

"That's roughly the effect," Kobayashi Sora said, ending the demonstration.

"Is it only possible to control such a simple screen?"

Kobayashi Sora replied, "No, it's just that this is the only kind of drawing I can do."

Mayu Sagara: "...Fine, so you're going to make me learn this?"

"This technology is a very important part of the project's subsequent content. It has been used in the second season of 'Liella! Superstar' and the mobile game, and even in live streams," Megumi Kobayashi explained in detail. "Moreover, this is different from the previous work, as it is a technology that allows for creation outside of star clusters."

Mayu Sagara raised an eyebrow, "Leaving the star cluster?"

“The Superstar project is going well right now, but no one can guarantee that there won’t be any problems later on,” Megumi Kobayashi confessed. “If problems arise, it will have a huge impact on you, who has been creating works related to star clusters. So I think mastering a technique that allows you to create works outside of star clusters can effectively improve your ability to withstand risks and allow your talents to be developed in more directions, not just limited to projects.”

"Of course, if you don't want to learn, we won't force you," Kobayashi Sora added. "We can directly recruit relevant talent, or let other members of the production team take charge."

"I want to learn!" Mayu Sagara exclaimed resolutely. "Leave it to me!"

Chapter 468 Joining the Group with Capital

Mayu Sagara's attitude surprised Sora Kobayashi and Megumi Kobayashi. After chatting for a while, they finally understood what had happened.

Kobayashi Sora was prepared to make empty promises, but now there's no need for that anymore.

Mayu Sagara posed the crucial question, "So, how do I learn?"

Kobayashi Sora pointed to herself.

"Huh?" Mayu Sagara looked at the laptop screen, then glanced at Sora Kobayashi. "Huh?"

She said nothing, yet it was as if she had said everything.

Kobayashi Sora: "There's no need to 'ha' twice."

“Although his cyan painting skills are average, he learns to operate various software very quickly,” Kobayashi Megumi explained. “From now on, you just need to learn how to operate the software from him. Of course, he can’t help much with the painting skills.”

Mayu Sagara: "I can tell..."

"Then it's settled. We'll confirm the time and a suitable place later." Just as Kobayashi Megumi was about to leave with Kobayashi Sora, she suddenly received a call from Shibuya Kaon.

After listening to Shibuya Kanon's story, Kobayashi Megumi frowned slightly and looked at Kobayashi Sora, "It seems we need to go to Kanon's house."

At Shibuya Kanon's café, not only Mayu Sagara and the Kobayashi couple were present, but also members of Star Cluster who had received the news, as well as Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri.

Everyone looked at the files on the table together.

Hinako Sakurakoji: 15 years old, first-year student, 159cm tall, blood type O, Aries;

Mei: 15 years old, first year of school, 155cm tall, blood type A, Scorpio;

Wakana Shiki: 15 years old, first grader, 161cm tall, blood type B, Gemini;

Natsumi Onizuka: 15 years old, first-year student, 152cm tall, blood type AB, Leo.

There were also four girls' ID photos next to it.

As for why these files are here...

Kobayashi Megumi looked at Shibuya Kanon, "Did Love Live! give this to you?"

“Yes.” Shibuya Kanon nodded. “The official team wants these four girls to join Liella as well!”

"However..." As the student council president, Hazuki Ren sensed something more, "Rather than joining Liella!, it's more like she wants to join the Superstar project."

Ping An Mingjin thought of another explanation, "Bringing investment into the production?"

"Maybe..." Tang Keke hesitated, "they might actually be interested in school idol activities?"

Lan Qiansha nodded, "Very likely."

"So here's the question," Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed out incisively, "Why didn't they come directly to you, as fellow students of Yuugaoka Girls' High School, but instead chose to join Liella! through Love Live!"

"Hmm..." Eriri thought for a moment, "Maybe it's because they weren't confident? That's why they chose Love Live."

“Very good.” Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Eriri with an almost sympathetic gaze. “Then keep thinking that way and keep it up.”

"Kasumigaoka Utaha!"

Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi exchanged a glance.

This is not as simple as just adding a few more people.

Long ago, Kobayashi's father had warned Kobayashi Sora that someone was eyeing the Superstar project.

Now that these four files are in front of them, it's clear that those people are no longer content with just watching, but have begun to take formal action.

Regardless of the wishes of these four girls.

The official message from LoveLive is quite clear.

This is a great project, include me in it.

Let's not bring him... He's someone officially recommended by Love Live!

If I bring it...

After a brief eye contact, Kobayashi Megumi understood Kobayashi Sora's thoughts.

She smiled and looked at the star cluster members, "What are your thoughts? Do you want them to join, or...?"

Shibuya Kanon opened her mouth as if to say something, but hesitated and turned to look at Hazuki Ren instead.

“From my perspective, they are all students of Yuukoka Girls’ High School, and it’s a good thing that more students are joining school idol activities,” Hazuki Ren summarized her thoughts. “I have no reason to refuse.”

Shibuya Kanon then looked at Tang Keke.

“If everyone likes school idol activities and wants to join, I think that’s a good thing.” Tang Keke thought for a moment, “I would still welcome them.”

Heian Meijin clearly had a different idea, her face showing obvious displeasure. "Is this the same as a TV station seeing a show become popular and forcibly inserting a host into it? This is Love Live discovering that the Superstar project is going very well, so they let the students they signed with join in and enjoy the increased fame and various activities brought by the Superstar project."

Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded; she shared a similar thought.

“But if we refuse…” Lan Qiansha looked at the files on the table, “They are so pitiful.”

“The authorities are probably exploiting your empathy,” Mayu Sagara pointed out. “I’ve seen this kind of tactic far too many times.”

Eriri asked curiously, "Didn't you only recently start doing business activities?"

“I’ve seen similar methods before,” Mayu Sagara sighed. “My brother often uses people to help him pick up girls, which allows him to maintain his public image and satisfy his expectations.”

Simply put, it's about erecting a pitiful shield to attract fire so that you can benefit from the back and avoid being targeted.

“But then again,” Shibuya Kanon finally spoke after the other members had shared their thoughts, “how are we going to get along with them now that they’ve joined?”

This is a good question.

The five members of the star cluster have spent a considerable amount of time together, gradually becoming familiar with each other, understanding one another, helping each other through difficulties, and forging a deep friendship before becoming Liella!!

Now, four people have joined us. We didn't know each other much in school, but suddenly we've become teammates who will work together...

It felt a little awkward.

"Furthermore..." Shibuya Kanon raised a new question, "Many fans now know about our past through livestreams and games. Knowing this, how will they react to the sudden addition of four new members? If the reaction is good, there's nothing to say. But if the reaction is bad... what will happen to the project as it stands? What if they feel too much pressure and can't keep going? Will they continue, or will they quit? If they quit, how will the fans react? And how will that reaction affect the project's future..."