How to raise a random guy's wife

Unlike the simple visuals of other streamers, the standby screen that appears now is a concept art that resembles a mural, similar to the promotional image that Eriri drew back then.

A strong sense of story unfolds, as if a silhouette of an unfamiliar world has traveled through time and space and been projected into existence.

"As expected of her." Kasumigaoka Utaha said, her voice muffled as she chewed on a Pocky.

The viewers of the live stream obviously noticed the extravagant standby image as well. Originally drawn in by the official RER account, they vaguely realized something was amiss.

This is clearly not an idol broadcaster like Star Cluster.

"Hello! Hello!" Akane Kousaka's voice came through, "Is your voice okay?"

Another voice chimed in, "I've tested it many times, it's fine—look, the comments say they can hear it too."

"As expected..." Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately recognized the familiar voice.

It was her editor, now the editor-in-chief of Shinazugawa Bunko—Machida Sonoko.

"Let's begin." The standby screen changed, with two Live2D avatars appearing on either side of the screen, and real-time comments refreshing in the lower center, leaving a large blank space above.

The two models are very similar to the real people, and people who are familiar with them can recognize them at a glance.

"Hello everyone, I'm Sonoko, the virtual editor who collaborated with RER and is meeting you all in this novel way," Machida Sonoko introduced herself. "As for the person next to me..."

"Hello everyone." Even though she was a model, she gave off a lazy vibe. Akane Kousaka introduced herself directly, "I am Akane Kousaka."

"Just use your real name." Eriri was surprised.

"After all, when you're going to guide other people's work, you have to demonstrate qualifications that are convincing to others," Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed out.

Eriri asked, puzzled, "Why not just do a live stream?"

“That way, RER won’t be able to get her help,” Kobayashi Sora confessed.

Kobayashi Megumi leaned against Kobayashi Sora, "The response has been very good."

After Akane Akasaka revealed her identity, the live comments paused for a moment.

Then it started refreshing rapidly:

[Benisaka Akane? ! ]

[Are you kidding me!?]

[Is it true or not?]

[Teacher, I like you!]

That's an exaggeration.

[? ? ? ]

I'm stunned.

[Is there any proof?]

“Proof, please…” Akane Akasaka drawled, “Wait a minute, I’ll tweet this.”

Kobayashi Sora took out her phone, refreshed it, and immediately saw the message posted by Akane Akasaka.

Only two words: proof

The accompanying image is from the live stream just now.

[Holy crap!]

[It's true!]

[wwwww]

Who is Akane Akasaka?

[She was the one who worked on the previous Chronicles of the Universe XIII]

No wonder RER was able to get Kasumi Shiko and Kashiwagi Eri as their teachers.

Oh my god...

[Unbelievable]

[It's actually true!]

Why do you have to do a live stream like this?

Wouldn't it be better to just have the real person appear on camera?

[Is it an image issue?]

Akane Akasaka is very pretty!

I can prove it.

"Why this way?" Akane Kousaka paused. "Because I like it."

Then came the sound of a soda can releasing gas.

[This looks like an opened can of beer.]

[Absolutely!]

[Frozen www]

I think I know why she's doing live streams now.

Machida Sonoko casually steered the conversation back on track, "I believe many people are familiar with Akane Akasaka, and those who aren't can gradually get to know her. Today's premiere is mainly to give you a brief introduction to the planned live stream content."

[So direct www]

[Generally, this is about introducing character settings, right?]

[It seems like no introduction is needed.]

[The model has excellent articulation]

[It looks like a ghost castle.]

[Products from Chuqing are guaranteed to be of high quality]

"There's not much to introduce," Akane Akasaka chimed in. "You'll understand the character settings as you watch. It's mainly about the content. If you like this kind of content, keep watching; if you don't, switch to another streamer. There's no need to waste your time."

“Because our live stream content is predetermined, and future activities will revolve around this, we don’t have any plans to change the content for the time being,” Machida Sonoko said gently. “So, compared to character design, discussing the content is what we should be focusing on.”

Eriri sighed, "The difference between people..."

“They’re talking about the same thing,” Kasumigaoka Utaha’s lips twitched, “but the difference is huge.”

"Thank goodness you reminded me." Kobayashi Sora fed Kobayashi Megumi a grape. "If it were Akane-nee doing the livestream alone..."

The scene was so beautiful.

Just thinking about it is exciting.

"The idea of ​​having Sister Zhu Yin do a live stream was yours; I was just adding to it."

"Without your additions, my ideas wouldn't have been implemented so well."

"No way, you'll always find a way."

Eriri: "...Watching the live stream, watching the live stream."

"To put it simply," Akane Kousaka explained, "I will help edit light novels and manga during the live stream. Everyone is welcome to submit their work, but only unpublished works. I don't want to cause any trouble."

"Our live streams are mainly aimed at helping those who want to create but are unsure of their direction," Machida Sonoko explained, "Of course, we are only offering suggestions and do not mean that we are authorities. Please remember that."

Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded. "A wise move."

Eriri deeply agreed, "If a released work gets criticized... a backlash is inevitable."

[Akasaka Akane's professional guidance?!]

[Yay!]

[Is this something I can watch for free?]

[This was a huge help!]

[Contribution Submission]

"Since this is our first live stream, the script was prepared in advance. Those interested in the details and process, please continue reading." Machida Sonoko displayed the script on the live stream screen. "First, the first one..."

“This one…” Akane Kousaka said, “No, let’s move on to the next one.”

Chapter 501 Taking its place

Eriri sighed, "I knew it..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms over her chest, "not at all surprised."

"It's very much in Akane-nee's style," Kobayashi Megumi remarked. "But isn't this a bit too fast? I've only read the first page... or rather, the cover."

"I don't know much about this," Kobayashi Sora said, holding Kobayashi Megumi. "Let's see what Sister Zhu Yin has to say."

Unsurprisingly, question marks are popping up in the real-time comments at an alarming rate.

“Wait a minute…” Machida Sonoko’s voice was full of helplessness. “This is not a real review process. You are not dealing with authors who have experience in submitting manuscripts and creating works, but with newcomers.”

"Ah, that's true." Akane Kousaka realized, "You mean, we can't simply deny it?"

"right?"

"Do you need more detailed explanations and guidance?"

"right?"

"So that they can experience a full-scale, real-world attack?"

“No… no.” Machida Sonoko sighed. “What I mean is, we can’t just say it’s not possible; we have to explain exactly why it’s not possible.”

“That’s the same as what I said…” Akane Kousaka muttered. “Simply put, this manga is the kind that you bring to the editorial department, the editor takes the file bag, takes out the manuscript paper, glances at it, and then puts it back without even flipping through it.”

[? ? ? ]

[So strict?]

That's too cruel!

I've witnessed this scene firsthand.