How to raise a random guy's wife

Compared to Eriri's paintings, which are inspired by her own inspiration, Kasumigaoka Utaha's paintings are more about using techniques.

Therefore, Eriri always seems busy, making repeated revisions and constantly redrawing.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, on the other hand, seemed to be in complete control because she had a stronger grasp of the work and her technique was more refined.

but......

Kasumigaoka Utaha can only complete works.

Eriri can create miracles.

Perhaps it would be better to offer some words of comfort at this point.

Kobayashi Sora tried to open her mouth.

But as he just said, he doesn't know much about creative work.

I don't know how to comfort you properly.

Ultimately, he wasn't good at comforting people.

He's good at using coercion and bribery.

This kind of gentle thing...

If only Hui were here.

She must know what to say.

Ah... speaking of which, Hui said there's something delicious tonight.

A slight smile involuntarily appeared on Kobayashi Sora's face.

“I said…” Kasumigaoka Utaha saw Kobayashi Sora’s expression in the rearview mirror, “Can you please stop trying to comfort someone when you realize you don’t know how, then thinking about how your wife is better at comforting people, and then your attention wanders to your sweet interactions, and then you show that saccharine smile when someone needs comfort?”

Chapter 582 The Whole Story

"...Is it that obvious?" Kobayashi Sora was starting to wonder if Kasumigaoka Utaha was a light novel author or a mind-reading psychic.

Kasumigaoka Utaha replied irritably, "If you had just restrained yourself a little, I wouldn't have guessed in such detail."

"Okay." Kobayashi Sora composed herself. "Actually, about this matter..."

"If you can't think of anything to comfort me, then don't say anything." Kasumigaoka Utaha looked out the window. "It's good to keep quiet."

Makes sense.

Kobayashi Sora drove quietly.

"Wake up." Upon arriving at their destination, Kasumigaoka Utaha gently shook Eriri. "We're home."

"Hmm... Ah?" Eriri asked sleepily.

Kobayashi Sora spoke up, "The original manuscript is lost."

"Ah!" Eriri woke up instantly. "What's going on?!"

"Just kidding." Kasumigaoka Utaha got out of the car and opened the door. "Get out."

"If you dare scare me again..." Eriri angrily waved her little fist at Kobayashi Sora, then got out of the car and went home with Kasumigaoka Utaha.

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“So,” Kobayashi Sora said, after putting Kobayashi Ran to sleep, Kobayashi Sora hugged Kobayashi Megumi and leaned against the headboard, “I thought to myself, if only you were here.”

“Even if I were here, I would be just like you, not knowing what to say.” Kobayashi Megumi unconsciously fiddled with Kobayashi Sora’s fingers, not even knowing what was so fun about it, her fingers naturally slipping between his fingers. “I’m just like you, with limited knowledge of creation and such.”

“You understand emotions much better than I do.” Kobayashi Sora felt the softness of Kobayashi Megumi’s small hand and gently kissed her forehead. “You are much better than me at comforting people.”

“But I didn’t know what to say in that situation…” Kobayashi Megumi tilted her head slightly, her cherry lips curving upwards.

Kobayashi Sora understood and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

"Hmm~" After enjoying the moment to the fullest, Kobayashi Megumi continued, "Words of encouragement will only increase her pressure, and she won't be able to offer words of comfort. The reason why my senior is troubled is because she has higher aspirations. When she is working hard, telling her that things are good as they are now is a denial of her efforts."

"Just what I was thinking." The feeling of being on the same wavelength brought a smile to Kobayashi Sora's face.

"It would be best to find a way to help her, but we don't understand creative work, and even if we wanted to help, we wouldn't know how." Kobayashi Megumi's eyes flickered. "Does Sister Akane have a solution?"

“That’s right.” Kobayashi Sora’s eyes lit up. “I’ll contact Sister Zhu Yin later… Although she might be a little resistant, if Sister Zhu Yin really has a way, I think she’ll give it a try.”

“It’s better than doing nothing,” Kobayashi Megumi explained. “Sometimes the result is the result itself.”

They want to help Kasumigaoka Utaha, but they don't know how.

Having sought help from Sister Zhu Yin, regardless of whether the solution works or not, the process of helping Kasumigaoka Utaha is complete.

That conveys the idea that "I want to help you" is enough.

Even if the final result is not satisfactory, Kasumigaoka Utaha will still receive some encouragement after receiving this idea.

As she spoke, Kobayashi Megumi paused slightly in her movements of fiddling with Kobayashi Sora's hands.

The moment their hands separated, Kobayashi Sora's hand skillfully slipped inside Kobayashi Megumi's pajamas.

"Hmm." Kobayashi Megumi grabbed Kobayashi Sora's hand, her gaze filled with reproach.

She finally remembered how she developed the habit of fiddling with Kobayashi Sora's hands when she had nothing to do.

Whenever the two of them are together, no matter what they are talking about, Kobayashi Sora's hands will always wander and do something inappropriate to her.

And then... Kobayashi Megumi also started acting up.

We were having a good conversation, but suddenly the conversation just stopped.

That's why Kobayashi Megumi would play with Kobayashi Sora's hands all the time, to keep them from wandering off.

Kobayashi Sora leaned close to her ear, "I remember saying on the phone today..."

His breath was hot, making Kobayashi Megumi's ears feel hot too.

Kobayashi Megumi shrank back, "What are you saying...?"

"Tell me what we're having for dinner."

Kobayashi Megumi could barely hold onto Kobayashi Sora's hand anymore. "You've already eaten."

"There's still no food left," Kobayashi Sora reminded her. "It's what you were afraid I wouldn't have thought of..."

"Well..." Kobayashi Megumi bit her lower lip lightly, "Have you thought of anything?"

"I've got it." Kobayashi Sora kissed her earlobe. "I've been thinking about it for so long~"

“Since you’ve thought about it for so long,” Kobayashi Megumi blinked, “that’s enough.”

"Huh?" This is not what Kobayashi Sora expected.

“I was afraid you hadn’t thought of that, but now you have.”

“Just thinking about it isn’t enough.” Kobayashi Sora lowered her head. “I also want to tell you what I’ve thought of.”

Kobayashi Sora gently kissed Kobayashi Megumi's rounded shoulder, tilted her head slightly, and then took the strap of her pink nightgown into her mouth.

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"Megumi, the beta version of the virtual idol editor is out. I tried it out briefly, and although it's still a bit rough, it works." Mayu Sagara brought over her computer and showed Megumi Kobayashi the editor's features.

“There are two directions: character creation and image uploading.” Kobayashi Megumi tried out the function. “The former has smoother movements, but the materials are limited, while the latter has more diverse characters, but the movements are relatively stiff, and the image will be distorted to some extent.”

Mayu Sagara nodded, "Articulation and image distortion are one aspect, but there's also the issue of resolution."

"Image uploads also need to take into account the review process," Kobayashi Megumi reminded. "We need to add the corresponding function to the system to avoid future problems."

"Hmm, anything else?"

"Also, the function descriptions here should be as detailed and concise as possible, and the prompts should be placed in prominent places," Kobayashi Megumi added. "Treat users like children as much as possible. Users won't use software like you do, so you must take that into account."

Mayu Sagara wrote down all of Megumi Kobayashi's suggestions. Just as she left, Ueha Hashima arrived at the office. "Megumi-senpai, this is the story I drew. Please take a look."

A Ukiyo-e style comic strip appeared before Kobayashi Megumi's eyes. Because it was to be made into an animation, the Hashima Sailing trip was not drawn in the style of a comic.

"The style is great, and the character designs are excellent." Kobayashi Megumi browsed through the pages while recalling the creative process of Kasumigaoka Utaha. "But from the perspective of the story, it's a bit too rushed, like trying to dump a bunch of things on the audience all at once. Most viewers won't be happy about it; instead, they'll find it troublesome and just skip it."

Chapter 583 No Longer Young

Although Izumi Hashima possesses drawing skills that amaze Eriri, she lacks experience in creating works independently, and her collaborations with other creators are limited to showcasing her drawing skills.

That's why she wanted to collaborate with Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Most collaborations among creators involve each person fulfilling their specific role.

Especially in a company, it's already rare for you to draw your own thing and I to write my own. It's even rarer to have a long-term and excellent working relationship like Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha.

“I remember my senior saying…” Kobayashi Megumi recalled what Kasumigaoka Utaha had said, “The setting should be reflected in the story, not forced on the audience by the creator. If you have determined the characters, you should think about how to use the story to show the character’s traits. If you have determined the plot first, you need to consider what kind of characters can better reflect the core of the story—that’s about it.”

Bo Island sighed as he went out to sea, "It seems I still have a lot to learn."

“Everyone is the same when they first encounter something they’ve never done before,” Kobayashi Megumi comforted her. “Actually, having the idea to make animation is already a step forward. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself; just take it one step at your own pace.”

"Okay!" Bodao Chuhai nodded vigorously. "Then I'll go back and study it some more. Thank you, Senior Hui."

Kobayashi Megumi nodded and watched as Hashima sailed away.

After Kobayashi Sora took on the role of producer, RER suddenly had a lot more work to do.

The previous ones were good, but there were more trivial matters that Kobayashi Megumi usually didn't notice.

It's the kind of thing you wouldn't normally notice, but if you really don't pay attention, it can cause some annoying little troubles.

While it may not lead to any major mistakes, it can be very frustrating.

Such as personnel changes, production team funding arrangements, and some accounting issues...

With her hand supporting her chin, Kobayashi Megumi looked out the window.

If Kobayashi Sora were here, these things would never bother her.

She blinked and suddenly remembered what Kobayashi Sora had said yesterday.

Seeing Kasumigaoka Utaha's low spirits, and missing her own Kobayashi Sora, she must feel the same way.

With a slight upturn of her lips, Kobayashi Megumi composed herself and continued reviewing the various documents.

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