Tokyo Soft Rice King.

Kuroba Akira was also very pleased. In the past, Moe's biggest insecurity was her coloring skills because she couldn't see the colors accurately, so she was always afraid that there would be problems with her paintings. But now it has become a feature that is highly praised.

"Speaking of which, I heard that moemoe-sensei is the girl who draws autographs at the front desk. Could it be that the person signing autographs next to her is Shirako-sensei? The original work for this 'WET SLIP GIRLS' is also attributed to Shirako, which means that the story was written by Shirako-sensei and the main artist is moemoe-sensei. They really are a duo... After publishing light novels, are you also interested in the manga field...?"

Kuroba Akira and Mirai exchanged bewildered glances, surprised that this person knew so much and even recognized them.

But since he saw the creative team up close, why didn't he recognize Akira Kuroba? This is a question that will remain unanswered for the future.

"There's another pair of twin beauties helping with sales next to them, probably assistants too. That makes sense given the high level of completion and the number of people involved. Does that mean they're an all-female club like CLAMP? Only an all-female club could draw such amazing yuri doujinshi... Amazing...!"

"..."

Kuroba Akira really wanted to say that it was a pity that it wasn't an all-female club, and that there was still a bit of green in her.

It seems that because I was buried next to a small mountain of boxes moving books, I was treated like a hired laborer, not as a member of the creative team, and may not even have been seen...

However, from this perspective, it's true that if you're using the banner of an all-female club, the response will be better.

I've decided. I'll start cutting it when I get back. If anyone mentions it, I'll just say I'm just a temporary worker responsible for moving the goods.

However, Mirai was a little angry when she heard that Kuroba Akira had been removed from the list, because she knew how much effort Kuroba Akira had put into this work, and it could even be said that the soul of this work was created by Kuroba Akira.

"No, that's not it! Ming is the one who is... um!"

Kuroba Akira quickly covered Mirai's mouth to prevent her from saying anything unnecessary, and then smiled and thanked the uncle.

"Indeed, this book looks fantastic. We'll line up to buy it this afternoon. Thank you for sharing this news with us."

"Hehe, don't be shy. It's only natural to want to recommend a good work, right?"

Even if we don't know each other's names, we can still connect through our work. This feeling of meeting by chance yet sharing the same ideals gives people a strong sense of belonging to a group.

After saying goodbye, Kuroba Akira took Mirai's hand and left.

The otaku uncle who recommended his favorite work also satisfied his desire to express himself. He had long wanted to find someone to brag about this comic, after all, he felt that it was of a quality that could win first place in a short story competition.

"Phew, Mori's got some really good connections. I never imagined a light novel illustrator would also be creating original manga, and the quality and content are so amazing..."

I really wish this erotic yet exciting work could be serialized in my own magazine...

Unfortunately, the fact that the author chose to sell the comic on CM instead of submitting it to a comic book editorial department suggests that the author doesn't plan to serialize the comic for the time being.

Otherwise, even if the content is a bit too explicit, this one would definitely be accepted into the serialization process, and if the subsequent developments are good, serialization is a sure thing.

"Speaking of short stories... I should go back and check my short story submissions this time... Sigh... I hope they'll surprise me, even half as good as this one would be great..."

The man's main job is as an editor for Shonen BOOM. Because of news from his friend Keima Mori, he took a break from his busy schedule to buy an original comic from a doujinshi channel at CM.

What he doesn't know yet is that the most outstanding work he sees when he returns to the editorial department next has the exact same creative team as the one in his hand.

Chapter 355 Magical Girl Peach Sauce

"Ugh! Why are you covering my mouth?! Even though that uncle praised me a lot, he completely ignored you! You're clearly the soul of our club!"

In the future, he will feel dissatisfied with the fact that Kuroba Akira was left out and want to stand up for him.

She wouldn't be this angry if she hadn't been mentioned, because she knew very well that she had only helped with a tiny, insignificant little thing in the comic's production.

The manga can still be completed without her, but without Akira Kuroba, it would lack the most important element: the 'stunning' feeling in the storyboards.

Kuroba Akira put down the future and casually patted her head as he spoke.

"I don't care. Besides, what that uncle said reflects the thoughts of ordinary people. It's true that yuri manga drawn by an all-female group gives people a more 'orthodox' feeling. If a man is involved, it's like an impurity, and it will instantly make people feel that the man is less valuable."

Although many cute yuri works are drawn by older men, they are definitely better at drawing adorable little girls!

However, the impression of passersby is based on intuition, so since we have the means to maintain this illusion now, it would be better to continue it.

This is also the reason why Akira Kuroba removed the male characters from the short manga "Slippery Girl" and turned it into a yuri-themed, action-packed, fan service manga.

"Hmm...that seems to be true...it's like how BL doesn't need women; adding women would turn it into a reverse harem, and the purity would be compromised...it's the same in yuri works..."

She could accept this explanation in the future, but she still felt that removing the core figure of the team for the sake of reputation was going too far.

To use another example, it's like removing the name of the key figure who made a major breakthrough from a team that has been confirmed to win the Nobel Prize. Can you tolerate that?

For example, removing the names from the game development team list or the animation staff list is like being ostracized in class... It's unacceptable no matter how you look at it!

"But, Akira, do you really not care? If I created such a wonderful work, I would want the whole world to know that it was me, Toba Kuro, who created it!"

She's quite professional; she doesn't forget to promote her streamer name even while she's on the move.

This awareness is commendable. After all, the most important thing for online streamers is popularity, which is equivalent to traffic. In the future, this will be the streamer's fighting power, which will determine how much money they can earn.

However, Kuroba Akira himself had no intention of becoming an online streamer, and he valued profit more than fame, so he didn't care at all.

"Relax, it's enough that you all know. Right now, everyone outside thinks that Shirako in the original work refers to Shiori, and Moe who draws is Moe. If we really have to do a TV interview in the future, I plan to push them out and I won't show my face."

Seeing that the future still looked puzzled, Kuroba Akira pointed to himself with his thumb and said in a villainous tone.

"Because... I want to be the real mastermind! Sounds cool, right?"

Kuroba Akira's words awakened her future chuunibyou (delusional) spirit. Her mind instantly clicked, and she clenched her little fist, shouting excitedly.

"Oh! I see! It must feel really cool to be pulling the strings behind the scenes!"

She got more and more excited as she talked, her breathing became rapid, and she started to fantasize according to the established scenario.

"The seemingly glamorous female writers and illustrators are actually playthings kept by others... When they are rushing to meet a deadline, they wear collars and are led by ropes by their masters, kneeling and crawling on the ground to produce manuscripts!"

No, no, no, it hasn't come to that... I mean, you're making rushing to meet deadlines sound like giving birth...

So Makoto's brain was corrupted by your future self, wasn't it?

And all the sex knowledge you taught her will be put into practice on me!

Kuroba Akira muttered to himself, but instead of continuing the conversation about the future, he returned to the previous topic.

"Anyway, I think the image of a creator and the impression their work gives are inseparable, and they will become even more inseparable in the future."

Although some people believe that a work and its author can be separated, and that even if the author has a bad character, as long as the work is good enough, it doesn't matter, Kuroba Akira does not agree with this view.

However, he also admitted that he did have a talent that no matter what the author did, it could not be hidden, so the author's attitude was rather arrogant and he liked to make sarcastic remarks.

However, there is a limit to how much people can tolerate.

Brainless fans and die-hard fans are ultimately just a small minority among fans. Once they cross that line and incur public wrath, the reckoning will come.

"So you should also pay attention to your words and actions in the future."

"I understand. I've kept all the taboos you told me in mind."

To avoid controversy and a potential collapse, Akira Kuroba is also cultivating his awareness of potential pitfalls and avoiding controversial topics in the future.

It's important to know that many popular streamers either died from a drop in popularity or from scandals that caused their careers to collapse. And in the future, there might be super-powerful weapons like "box weapons"... so it's best to be careful with your words and actions.

It's true that the earlier you start in the online live streaming industry, the more lucrative it is, but perseverance is also a crucial attribute. You can't become a washed-up wave that gets swept away on the beach, or a stepping stone for others.

After giving a lecture on the future, Kuroba Akira glanced at the time and realized it was almost time to meet Sesame Dumpling.

Just as he was about to take the future back to the link space, he turned around and saw that the future was standing with her toes pointing inward, her hands on the front of her skirt, and she said to Kuroba Akira with a little embarrassment.

"Um, Ming... I think I really need to go to the bathroom..."

It seems that even though her oolong tea was confiscated, the big gulp she took earlier still had an effect.

Kuroba Akira sighed, rubbing his forehead.

"Ha...you in the future...then I'll take you there. You want a princess carry, right?"

"Mmm, hug me~"

When Mirai activates her spoiled mode, she happily raises her hands, waiting for Kuroba Akira to hug her, and then she wraps her arms around Kuroba Akira's neck.

Kuroba Akira half-squatted in front of her, giving her one last warning before picking up Mirai.

"Hugging is fine, but you absolutely have to hold back in the future. It's not that I'm disgusted by you, it's one thing if you leak at home, but this is the CM venue. If someone reposts it on the forum, it will become an indelible black history."

"Gu..."

In the end, Mirai chickened out and didn't dare to give in to Kuroba Akira's arms.

The petite Mirai was very light, so it was easy to pick her up. Kuroba Akira quickly took her to the women's restroom in East 8.

It was lunchtime, and most people had gone to eat, so there weren't many people in the restrooms. In the future, you won't need to queue to get in.

"Go on your way, I'll wait for you outside."

"Well, it's just a small one, it won't take too long, and it'll still be in time to see Sesame Dumpling-san."

"It's okay to be a few minutes late. Don't rush things, the more you panic, the more chaotic things will become."

"Okay, okay, Ming really is just as long-winded as Mom... Well, after all, you're my dear daddy, aren't you? Hehe~"

The abbreviation is DD, right?

In reality, Akira Kuroba really is a DD (Dare demo Dai suki, likes them all)...

This time, Kuroba Akira didn't go into the men's restroom. Instead, he leaned against the wall and waited for a moment, since he was only going to urinate and it shouldn't take too long.

"what?!"

"……Um?"

A sudden, surprised voice from the side made Kuroba Akira turn his gaze in that direction.

"Uh……"

Then he froze.

Because someone who was least likely to appear at the CM event showed up.

Motoko Kobayakawa.

The homeroom teacher of Class 1, Grade 1 in high school, and also the club advisor for the arts and literature department!

Why would Ms. Kobayakawa be here? She couldn't possibly be here to arrest students, could she? This isn't an internet cafe; Japanese teachers don't usually go to internet cafes to arrest students, right?

The questions and complaints that popped into my head were answered immediately.

Because Motoko Kobayakawa's attire is completely different from her usual appearance in a female teacher's uniform.

It's... a magical girl!

During the last school festival, I happened to see Motoko Kobayakawa in her school uniform, and I felt quite embarrassed (and a little awkward) at the time, but compared to what I'm seeing now, that's nothing.

It's a bit too weird for a teacher to dress up as a magical girl in front of their students.

Clearly, Motoko Kobayakawa thought the same thing. Her eyes darted around anxiously, as if afraid of being seen through her inner struggle. She even took two steps back involuntarily, as if she had been hit by a shockwave.