How to raise a random guy's wife

"Didn't they have a live-action version of Kaguya-sama? It was released even before the movie, and the official account had more followers than the manga and anime combined..."

Kobayashi Sora looked at the proposal and said, "You're really obsessed with this..."

"You worked so hard... well, the works you and others painstakingly created were taken apart, torn apart, and then haphazardly pieced back together, becoming unrecognizable, yet they achieved better results than you..." Kasumigaoka Utaha sneered, "If it were you, your obsession would be even deeper than mine."

“No,” Kobayashi Sora said bluntly, “As long as I get the money, that’s fine.”

"They earn more than you."

“That won’t do.” Kobayashi Sora immediately understood Kasumigaoka Utaha’s obsession.

"So you also want to make a live-action movie to prove your abilities?" Kobayashi Megumi reminded her, "You should know that a significant portion of the people who follow the official movie account don't like the movie itself, but rather the actors. So the number of fans and the quality of the story don't actually have much to do with each other."

“I’m aware of this, and I do have the desire to prove myself.” Kasumigaoka Utaha didn’t hide anything. Everyone in Kasumigaoka Eri’s group knows her well and they’ve been together for so many years, so there’s nothing to hide. “But it’s more of an experiment.”

Kobayashi Sora guessed, "Business expansion?"

“RER has a lot of stories and copyrights, plus the connections with the Red and Red Project, so we have a lot of content that can be adapted into a movie.” Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed out the key point, “Since we’re going to make a movie anyway, instead of handing it over to someone else, we might as well start by trying it ourselves, get familiar with the process, and then train or recruit talent. Megumi is better at the former, and Sora is more skilled at the latter.”

“But movies aren’t simple; they’re a high-risk, high-reward genre, and they involve many unfamiliar areas for RER. If we act rashly…” Kobayashi Megumi said, flipping through the proposal, before suddenly pausing, “【Liella!】?”

“Just like you said, people who watch movies don’t necessarily like the story; they might also like the actors.” Kasumigaoka Utaha tossed her long hair. “So, Liella’s first appearance on the big screen is enough to make fans happy and support her.”

Join if you can't.

“Using this method to reduce risk,” Kobayashi Sora remarked, reflecting on Kasumigaoka Utaha’s thoughts, “senpai has grown up too.”

"How long have I been out of school?" Kasumigaoka Utaha retorted irritably. "Besides, if it were my own book, I could write whatever I wanted, but this is a project involving many people, so stability is a priority. Besides... the inspiration for this story originally came from them. If we don't let them act in it, are we going to find someone else?"

“Indeed, and with Sumire being an industry insider, she can provide a lot of help.” Kobayashi Megumi agreed with Kasumigaoka Utaha’s idea. “Plus, since you’ve written their light novels before, you’ll be even more comfortable writing their stories.”

If she were to write something else, Megumi Kobayashi would hesitate, since there are many differences between live-action movies and light novels.

But with Liella!'s story, I can rest assured a lot.

Kobayashi Megumi continued reading, "This is... the story of a national tour?"

“Didn’t Sora Aoi plan to reunite after they graduated? But after seeing the comments from fans on the forum, they changed their minds,” Kasumigaoka Utaha explained further. “So I was thinking, could we follow the planned process, while removing the influence of RER, and focus the story on them?”

Kobayashi Megumi and Kobayashi Sora browse the outline.

The story follows a protagonist who knows nothing about Liella! but during a period of setbacks in life, he hears a Liella! song by chance, which gives him the courage to face challenges and ultimately lead to success.

After making inquiries from various sources, the protagonist learned that Liella! had ceased activities for a long time. Regretting this, the protagonist discovered that many others shared the same regret and thus decided to reunite Liella!

After making inquiries from various sources, the protagonist finally found the members of Liella!, but the recruitment process did not go smoothly.

Chapter 559 Inside the Desk

Having read this far, Kobayashi Sora understood Kasumigaoka Utaha's idea: the protagonist in the story, rather than being the protagonist, is more like the storyteller, or to put it more bluntly—a symbol of the fans.

The real protagonists are the five members of Liella!

However, starting the narrative solely from their perspective can easily lead to confusion regarding the main points and the order of events.

Furthermore, without considering the perspective of fans, simply praising Liella! for being so famous and having many fans reminiscing about them gives a superficial feeling.

As Kobayashi Sora continued reading, the protagonist found Shibuya Kaon and discovered that she had become a very talented translator, active in many important occasions, and had translated many excellent works.

Feeling embarrassed to bother them, the protagonist decided to go find someone else first.

They found Arashi Chisato and discovered that she had become a famous dancer, winning many prestigious awards, and was actively preparing for a new competition.

The protagonist finds Ping An Mingjin again; she has become a big star, and Tang Keke is her agent. The two travel all over the country to promote their new movie.

Hazuki Ren became the principal at a young age, managing all aspects of the school.

Everyone is living well and their careers are going smoothly.

Even the main characters who are fans can't find a reason to pause their promising careers and return to the stage.

With a touch of melancholy, the protagonist abandoned his initial idea, wishing them all the best while returning to his own life, listening to their songs, and bravely facing everything.

The story is now complete.

However, Kasumigaoka Utaha was clearly dissatisfied with this.

In contrast to the protagonist's smiling face of life, the members of Liella! face their own difficulties.

Contrary to the glamorous image that outsiders see, everyone's life is not easy.

Attending various important occasions put Shibuya Kanon under immense pressure, and the repeated revisions of her translated books left her with no time to even touch her guitar.

Past awards were both a source of motivation and pressure for Arashi Chisato. Day after day of training yielded no progress, and with the competition fast approaching, she had no inspiration for a new dance.

Despite traveling to various places, the box office performance of her new movie was not optimistic. As the lead actress, she had to apologize for the controversial plot in the movie.

Tang Keke tried her best to eliminate the impact and isolate Ping An Mingjin from those vicious words, but she herself gradually became unable to bear it, and her physical and mental state deteriorated.

Hazuki Ren worked hard to manage the school, but the heavy workload overwhelmed her, leaving her unable to even get basic rest.

By chance, they overheard someone's idea of ​​reuniting Liella!

The past rushes by, and an idea surges in my mind, unstoppable.

And so Liella! returned to the stage, using her voice to give everyone the courage to face life.

Including themselves.

"This is a classic story," Kobayashi Megumi concluded. "Even without Liella!, it's still a pretty interesting script."

"And the addition of Liella! makes the script even more realistic," Kobayashi Sora praised. "The opening resonates with fans, and even those who are not Liella! fans can develop an interest in Liella! and understand the feelings of fans as the story unfolds."

Megumi Kobayashi chimed in, "The protagonist's abandonment and the subsequent reversal in the Liella! members' lives are the finishing touch."

"As always, Senior's emotional build-up is layered and progressive," Kobayashi Sora chuckled. "Now it feels quite effortless."

“People grow and mature.” Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled confidently. “So?”

“Make a more formal proposal,” Kobayashi Megumi replied. “Go through the formalities, and then we can officially begin.”

“I’ll take charge of personnel transfers.” Kobayashi Sora’s eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a kind smile. “As long as you have a request, I can definitely fulfill it.”

"As someone you recruited, your smile is quite annoying. But as a partner, it's incredibly reassuring." Kasumigaoka Utaha directly stated her request, "Then share your thought process and detailed feelings with me later."

Kobayashi Megumi shook her head, "This won't work."

Kasumigaoka Utaha waved the printed paper. "I'll make any requests I think of later. I won't bother you any longer."

Kasumigaoka Utaha left the office, and Kobayashi Megumi sighed, "Senpai is really persistent."

"Well... I can understand." Kobayashi Sora reached out to unbutton Kobayashi Megumi's shirt. "As a creator, she wants to pursue realism as much as possible, but she doesn't have the relevant experience herself, so her thirst for knowledge is so strong. Actually, it's alright, her research mainly focuses on psychology. If it were Eriri, I'm afraid..."

Kobayashi Megumi initially didn't react, but upon hearing Kobayashi Sora's words, she reached out and grabbed Kobayashi Sora's unbuttoned collar, asking, "What if Eriri comes later?"

Kobayashi Sora had just applied the essential oil and rubbed his palms together to warm them when Kobayashi Megumi reminded him. He hesitated for a moment, "Hmm... it should be fine, right?"

"It's not that nothing's wrong..." Kobayashi Megumi said, her pink cheeks puffing out slightly.

Just as Kobayashi Sora said, Kasumigaoka Utaha is only focused on the psychological aspect, but if Eriri were to delve deeper, it would probably be a completely different matter.

"It's okay even if Eriri comes," Kobayashi Sora comforted Kobayashi Megumi. "Just follow the same procedure as before."

“Hmm…” Kobayashi Megumi loosened her collar. “That makes sense.”

Compared to Kasumigaoka Utaha, who is somewhat difficult to deal with, Eriri is super easy to handle. She can be easily swayed with just a few words, so there's no need to worry at all.

With her fingers resting on Kobayashi Megumi's shoulder, Kobayashi Sora used her thumb to rub her back. "But now it seems that RER is really full of talent, and everyone has great ideas. Especially your script, from the story's direction to the characters' performances, it's all excellent."

"Senior is always amazing, whether it's academics or creative work." Kobayashi Megumi blinked, "And her figure is just as impressive."

Thinking about her figure, she immediately remembered the reason for her body aches.

I used to envy Kasumigaoka Utaha's figure, but now, Kobayashi Megumi is actually a little envious of Eriri's figure.

Completely stress-free and relaxing.

However, it would be terrible if Eriri heard these words.

Thump, thump thump.

A knock sounded at the door, and Kobayashi Sora withdrew her clutches. Kobayashi Megumi quickly straightened her collar and said, "Come in."

"Megumi, I suddenly have a great idea!" Eriri walked in holding a few sheets of paper, her dazzling golden twin tails bouncing playfully. "It's like this... Hmm? You guys... went in!?"

Chapter 560 Under the Desk

“Although similar scenarios have happened several times before, and you’re not the only one with similar thoughts,” Kobayashi Sora sighed, “only you have gone this far.”

"How can you blame me?" Eriri blushed and argued loudly, "I smelled a strange odor as soon as I came in, and Megumi still looked guilty!"

"Hmm?" Kobayashi Sora looked at Kobayashi Megumi. "Is there?"

"..." Kobayashi Megumi was indeed a little guilty, but not because of Kobayashi Sora's massage just now, but because of her previous thoughts about Eriri's figure.

Although she didn't say it aloud, the thought had just crossed her mind when the person she was thinking of appeared in front of her. After glancing uncontrollably at Eriri's figure, Kobayashi Megumi, having confirmed her suspicions, couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

However, Eriri misunderstood this guilty conscience in another way.

“It’s a good thing you were standing next to her,” Eriri said, sitting down at the desk. “I wouldn’t have dared to sit down if I hadn’t seen you.”

"Huh?" Kobayashi Sora was completely confused.

Eriri raised her chin. "What if you're hiding under the desk? I'm having a serious work conversation with Megumi here, while you're busy with something unserious down there. My voice and actions become mere background noise for you two. While I think Megumi is excited because of my thoughts, she's actually..."

"Okay." Kobayashi Megumi's face wasn't even that red at first, but after hearing Eriri's detailed description, even her ears started to burn. "What were you thinking just now?"

"Oh, right, my idea." Eriri handed the paper in her hand to Kobayashi Megumi, "I want to start a manga."

“The story of Liella! ended a long time ago, and the manga adaptations of Bunny Girl and Takagi-san are also finished. Now all that’s left is the remake of One-Punch Man…” Kobayashi Megumi thought for a moment, “Hmm, it seems like it’s time to start a new story.”

"Looking back..." Kobayashi Sora mentally reviewed Eriri's completed works, "Your workload is truly terrifying."

Besides the four comics, there are also three short animations, original drawings for the two "Chronicles of the Universe" series, illustrations for various series, and original drawings for a theatrical version.

Although I knew she drew very fast during high school, I was still surprised to find that she drew this fast.

"After all, I come from an illustration background. If someone is in charge of the plot, the amount of drawing for the manga is still quite easy." Eriri explained casually, raising her fair chin in a nonchalant manner. "So the current workload is no longer enough for me."

Kobayashi Sora understood Eriri's thoughts, "So you want to start a new project... and collaborate with Senpai again?"

"No, this time I want to draw fan art," Eriri replied earnestly, "fan art with an original storyline!"

"Back to my old ways." Kobayashi Sora asked curiously, "Whose original work is it? I'll go talk to them."