However, few people know that Eriri is also a book illustrator.
"I'll stay in Tokyo, maybe go to Tokyo University of the Arts."
Ying Lili has no interest in returning to her country, let alone studying abroad somewhere else. She might be interested in that kind of thing in a few years.
But now, Eriri would rather stay in Tokyo and do what she likes.
"Toyonosaki Academy is really lucky!"
Students from at least one top private university and one top national arts university have been confirmed.
In the following years, Akitomo didn't believe that his alma mater didn't use this promotion to attract students.
"Ryouya, what do you think of that Akane Ayaka?"
Just at this time, Eriri mentioned Akane Benizaka.
Speaking of this name, Aki Tomoya thought of Akane Ayaka's club and what happened on New Year's Day last time.
Standing at the top of the doujin community and maintaining the peak for ten years, this is Akane Benizaka.
"An upgraded version of Kasumigaoka?"
"How twisted is that for that Kasumigaoka to be upgraded to that version?!"
Eriri complained subconsciously.
But what Aki Tomoya said still made her think.
"Thinking carefully, Kasumigaoka seems to be on that trend now..."
"Oh, no?"
This time it was Aki Tomoya who was a little surprised.
Although Akane Ayaka is said to be an upgraded version of Utaha Kasumigaoka in some ways, he doesn't think that direction is that good.
Akane Benizaka is very good, but now Tomoya Aki has no feelings for her at all.
"Yes, you know, on New Year's Day, Kasumigaoka and Akane Ayane quarreled because we had just released two volumes of our new work. It was the first time I saw her so excited."
As Eriri spoke, there was still a hint of palpitation in her eyes.
On New Year's Day and New Year's Day, she went to see Akane Benizaka together, but Eriri was caught in the middle and could only tremble.
Seeing her expression at the moment, Amaki Tomoya laughed and said, "So I said, the two of them will never get along, especially when Ms. Machida is not there."
Kasumigaoka Utaha and Akinosaka Akane undoubtedly need a middleman now, and Machida Sonoko is very suitable, or it can be said that it must be Machida Sonoko.
"It's Ms. Machida!"
Ying Lili said in a shocked voice at this time.
What she wanted to say to Tomoya Aki was related to this.
"what?"
Aki Tomoya looked at her in confusion.
What happened to Machida Sonoko?
"Now Kasumigaoka is ignoring Ms. Machida's words. I wonder who she can listen to now!"
Eriri replied complainingly.
The problem that Akane Benizaka mentioned that night was also mentioned by Machida Sonoko long ago.
But no matter whether it was Akane Ayane or Machida Sonoko who reminded her, Kasumigaoka Utaha ignored them.
In Eriri's eyes, she is now wrapping her work layer by layer and putting shackles on it. Her protection of the work is so strict that it can be called extreme.
"... Could it be that that senior no longer trusts Machida-san?"
Aki Tomoya asked in surprise.
Although he didn't know what was going on exactly, Akitomo Tomoya heard some clues from Eriri's words.
At the same time, Akitomo recalled what Machida Sonoko had said that day, that Kasumigaoka Utaha's new work had a fatal flaw.
I'm afraid this is where their argument lies.
"I don't know, but Ms. Machida didn't say anything."
"What about you? She doesn't even trust her collaborators, does she?"
“Rather than being a collaborator, I realized that I was more like someone working for her!”
"…At this point, you should tell her that light novels nowadays give away toilet paper when you buy illustrations. That should be a bit more confident."
"You'll definitely be killed if you tell them!"
Having said that, Eriri sat down opposite Tomoya Aki and then leaned weakly on the table.
As the artist of the work, Eriri does not have much say now, not to mention that even she cannot convince Kasumigaoka Utaha to formally resolve the issue.
"You really work hard."
"…So, Tomoya, how exactly are you better than me?"
Eriri suddenly raised her head and stared into Tomoya Aki's eyes with a questioning look from the bottom of her heart.
As a result, Eriri didn't think that Kasumigaoka Utaha was that great, she only saw her increasingly extreme desire to protect her work.
But as it stands now, their new work is indeed half successful, but the problems mentioned by Machida Sonoko and Azuka Akane are still lingering in Eriri's mind.
"I haven't seen the work, so I can't say anything, but that senior sister might be insecure or she might be taking her anger out on others. It's hard to say, but if there's no problem with the area you're responsible for, then you don't have to worry."
"why?"
"You're just an artist. In the light novel industry, if you buy illustrations, you'll get free toilet paper. This was the trend before I quit being an otaku. Even if the work fails, Eriri doesn't have to take any responsibility. You're just an artist. Even if it starts high and ends low, people will feel sorry for you as an artist. Otakus love characters more than plots."
Aki Tomoya analyzed the situation for Eriri.
The news I heard from people around me before was that their new work was doing very well. So if the subsequent performance is really good at the beginning but ends up being bad, the person who will be mainly responsible will still be Kasumigaoka Utaha.
On the contrary, as an artist, Eriri, people should feel sorry for the character drawn by Kashiwagi Eri.
“But this is a work by both of us.”
"I knew you would say that. Are you worried about leaving her alone? Companion?"
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Eriri always remembers the lessons of the past and she doesn't want to escape this time.
"Isn't this what Ren Ye taught me? If you lose once, you don't want to lose a second time."
In Eriri's heart, she still regards Kasumigaoka Utaha as a companion, although she doesn't know what the other person is thinking.
"I don't deserve it, but Iri, you really impressed me."
"like?"
"As a normal friend, I really enjoy talking to you now."
"Ah, doesn't this mean that the past was annoying?"
Eriri looked at Tomoya Aki with some resentment. In other words, his words were making things difficult for his past self.
This made Ying Lili a little concerned, but it was all in the past, and given their relationship now, there was no need for them to worry too much about the past. She just felt a little regretful when she thought about it occasionally.
"It's not that I hate it, it's just that it was really troublesome before, right?"
Aki Tomoya smiled helplessly.
"Let's not talk about this anymore!"
"as you wish."
If we continue to talk about this topic, we will stray from the main point.
Obviously, he was talking about some of the recent headaches surrounding the new work. The things that happened in the past are no longer a big problem. The important thing is the current problem.
"That Kasumigaoka-senpai doesn't trust anyone except herself now, including such a good editor, Machida-san. Does she trust you?"
"She should have great faith in my abilities."
"Is that so? That's right. Your ability is indeed trustworthy."
Kashiwagi Eri's painting skills are obvious to all in the industry. After graduating from her third year, she can easily enter Japan's top national art university. If she is willing, there are countless ways for her to go to Europe for further studies.
Her abilities are certainly trustworthy, but what she said also means that Eriri's say is still pitifully small.
"Your partnership is a little abnormal. You have too little say. After all, you are a big shot. You should know how much sales you can generate by being responsible for the illustrations."
If Tomoya Aki were to say so, she should have told Kasumigaoka Utaha directly that light novels are just something where you get toilet paper for free when you buy illustrations, and she should have some idea of whether the illustrations and characters are the soul of the light novels.
Even though Kasumigaoka Utaha's story is indeed wonderful, she should not have all the say.
"Ms. Kasumi Shiko, a new light novel writer, and Ms. Kashiwagi Eri, who has been active in the industry for nearly ten years. Normally speaking, you can be considered a senior in the industry, even though one is a light novel writer and the other is a manga writer."
What Tomoya Aki said made Eriri feel ashamed.
Under normal circumstances, she should be very confident towards Kasumigaoka Utaha.
One is a light novel author who became famous two years ago, and the other is a painter who has been famous for a long time.
"If you were a little tougher, you wouldn't have no say at all, Eriri."
"I don't want to either..."
Ying Lili really hadn't thought about these things.
But at this point, it’s no use talking about the right to speak.
What is bothering Eriri now is the issue of the work.
Although Eriri is not responsible for the story, as the artist of the work and as a reader who loves Kasumigaoka Utaha, Eriri still hopes that Kasumigaoka Utaha can face the problem.
"Even Ms. Machida can't win over her. Who do you think Kasumigaoka can listen to, Tomoya?"
Akane Benisaka?
Eriri got a headache when she thought of that person. Although Machida Sonoko had repeatedly and tactfully stated that Akane Akane could help them, putting Kasumigaoka Utaha and Akane Akane together now would be a disaster.
Especially when it came to Akasaka Akane's treatment of their works, she was not at all merciful at the beginning.
An Yilun thought about it and sighed in his heart. Does this matter have anything to do with him?
It seems that it is true. If we trace it back, it can be traced back to April last year, or even earlier to the winter two years ago!
"I said too much back then..."
Aki Tomoya muttered softly.
In short, if this matter is really traced back, it seems that he is the one who is responsible, and it may even become the source of all evil.
There is only one Akane Hongsaka in this world, there is no need for a second one!
Thinking this in his mind, Aki Tomoya took out a small notebook from his chest pocket, tore off a page, and began to write something on it.
"This is for you. Let Ms. Machida use it."
"what is this?"
Looking at what looked like an account name and password written on the note, Eriri looked at Aki Tomoya in confusion.
"My administrator account for the Love Metronome website I built before."
"Tsk, TAKI!"
It’s great that there are fans who have built a website specifically for this!
Ying Lili was a little envious.
"But is this okay?"
Eriri looked at Aki Tomoya with some worry.
He clearly seemed to not want to have anything to do with that person anymore, but now he was doing something that could cause misunderstanding.
Besides, this is deceiving.
From Machida Sonoko, Eriri learned more about the relationship between Kasumi Shiko and her fans.
"what do you mean?"
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