Crossover Anime: The Heroine is in Trouble? I Take Advantage of the Situation

After admiring the view for a while, Seiji Fujiwara turned his gaze away and began to think about serious matters.

With the reprinting and sales of "6 Days, 6 People, 6 Guns", his royalties gradually accumulated to more than 12 million yuan.

This amount of money isn't much.

In major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, most elite white-collar workers earn over ten million yen a year after the age of thirty.

Therefore, he needs to continue making money.

"The revisions to A Certain Magical Index are almost complete; I can submit it now." Seiji Fujiwara pondered, sipping his coffee.

"A Certain Magical Index" was the system reward he had previously obtained from Shiyu.

But he didn't copy it directly.

Instead, they used the creative experience and inspiration gained when receiving the works to further optimize the original text.

The pace of the opening was sped up, bringing forward the encounter between Touma and Index and introducing the core conflict more quickly; Misaka Mikoto's role in the early part of the story was strengthened, allowing her iconic "Railgun" to make a brief appearance in the first volume; and even some details that might cause controversy in the future were revised.

It can be said that the version of "A Certain Magical Index" in his hands has surpassed the original in quality!

It is a perfect work that has absorbed all the essence of the original work, eliminated the bad parts, and is completely in line with the current market.

Just thinking about it.

His cell phone rang.

The caller ID showed "Machida Sonoko," and she was the editor at Shinazugawa Bunko.

Seiji Fujiwara answered the phone leisurely: "Good morning, Editor Machida."

Machida Sonoko's energetic voice immediately came from the other end of the phone: "Good morning, Mr. Eikawa! It's me, Machida Sonoko!!"

"Yes, I can tell," Fujiwara Seiji said with a faint smile.

His pen name, "Your Highness Xiaochuan," was originally chosen as a joke, but unexpectedly it has now become the pseudonym of a bestselling author.

"Teacher! '6 Days, 6 Men, 6 Guns' has gone through its fourth printing! It's sold out in all major bookstores! The online reviews are almost unanimously positive! Everyone calls you a 'once-in-a-century genius'!"

Machida Sonoko's voice was filled with excitement.

"Oh." Seiji Fujiwara's response was still just one word.

This expected event could no longer stir any emotion within him.

Machida Sonoko on the other end of the phone seemed taken aback by his overly calm attitude, but she quickly regained her enthusiasm, speaking with a hint of flattery and expectation:

"Teacher, the editor-in-chief and I have discussed it! We'd like to take advantage of this momentum and commission another piece from you! It'll still be a dark-themed short story, and the payment and royalties will remain A-level! What do you think?"

In her view, this was a proposal that no author could refuse.

His fame soared!

The publisher is strongly supporting it!

Readers are eagerly awaiting it!

This is the perfect opportunity to press your advantage and solidify your reputation and status!

However, Seiji Fujiwara's response was beyond her expectations.

"I'm not writing short stories anymore."

That simple sentence was like a bucket of cold water poured over Machida Sonoko's head.

"Huh?!" she exclaimed in disbelief. "Why...why, teacher? The market response is so good right now, it's the best opportunity!"

Seiji Fujiwara said casually, "Short stories are no fun, I'm planning to start a long one."

"A...long novel?!"

Machida Sonoko's voice changed tone.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was wiping a bookshelf not far away, also stopped abruptly when she heard the word "long novel".

A fleeting look of deep surprise flashed across her beautiful wine-red eyes.

Long novel?

This guy who debuted with a stunning short story is actually going to write a novel?

Kasumigaoka Utaha's breathing unconsciously slowed down.

As someone who was once interested in writing, she was well aware of the huge gap between novels and short stories.

Short stories rely on a flash of inspiration, an ingenious structure, and a burst of talent.

Seiji Fujiwara's "6 Days, 6 Men, 6 Guns" truly achieved the ultimate.

She had to admit that the structure and style of that story were something she couldn't have come up with no matter how hard she tried; it was truly ingenious.

But a long novel is a completely different matter.

Long novels test an author's ability to construct a grand worldview, to create dozens or even hundreds of characters and weave a network of relationships, to maintain the tension and pacing of the plot even after a million words, and even more so, to have the endurance and perseverance to write tediously day after day!

This requires a solid foundation in literature and extremely strong logical thinking skills.

It's definitely not something you can master just by having a little bit of inspiration!

A lot of experience is required!

In her view, Seiji Fujiwara may be talented, but his talent is more like fireworks—brilliant but fleeting.

Let him write a long novel that requires meticulous work and the construction of a vast world?

The probability of failure is infinitely high.

A barely perceptible smile curved at the corners of Kasumigaoka Utaha's lips.

She suddenly felt a sense of anticipation.

I look forward to seeing this scumbag suffer a major setback.

She could even picture in her mind the distraught and pathetic state of Seiji Fujiwara as his novel was ultimately canceled due to its flawed plot and underdeveloped characters, which were met with fierce criticism from readers.

Thinking of this, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt cheerful, and even the way she wiped the bookshelf became much lighter.

She pricked up her ears and continued listening to the conversation on the phone, wanting to hear how the editor would persuade this arrogant guy.

As expected, Machida Sonoko's voice was filled with urgency and worry.

"Teacher! Calm down! Long stories are too risky! You've just started to establish yourself as a 'genius short story writer,' and readers are eagerly anticipating your next dark and surprising story!"

"If you rashly switch to writing novels, what if... what if you fail? It would be a devastating blow to your reputation and commercial value!"

Machida Sonoko was practically begging.

She had too high hopes for "Prince Xiaochuan" and absolutely did not want to see such a genius ruin his future because of a moment of impulsiveness.

Seiji Fujiwara did not refute, but simply replied with a nonchalant remark.

"I want to give it a try."

“This…” Machida Sonoko hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

“That’s fine, editor,” Seiji Fujiwara said. “I’m already working on it, I’ll let you know when it’s done.”

After saying that, he hung up the phone immediately, not even bothering to say another word.

The living room fell silent again.

Kasumigaoka Utaha lowered her head, silently scoffing in her heart.

Arrogant, conceited, and outrageously presumptuous.

Does this man really think he's invincible?

Okay, let's go then.

You don't even listen to the editor? Hmph, then go write your epic novel.

I, Kasumigaoka Utaha, look forward to your defeat!

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Chapter Twenty-Two: Teacher Xiaochuan is writing a long novel? No way! No way! (2/10)

The editorial department of Shinazugawa Bunko.

Machida Sonoko hung up the phone with a sigh.

She felt like an innocent young girl who had just been dumped, her enthusiasm rejected with indifference.

"So, has His Highness Xiaochuan agreed?"

My colleague sitting next to me leaned over and asked curiously.

Machida Sonoko shook her head with a bitter face: "He...he refused."

"He rejected it?! He didn't even want such a good opportunity?"

"He said... he wants to write a long novel," Machida Sonoko said, looking troubled.

"what?!"

The editors around him all gasped in disbelief.

All eyes in the editorial department were on Machida Sonoko.

"Machida, are you sure you didn't hear that wrong? Sagawa-sensei is going to write a long novel?"

"Yeah, if he changes genres, is he going to write pure romance? The style just doesn't match!"

"This risk is too great! So many talented writers have failed when trying to change their writing style!"

Discussions arose.

Almost no one was optimistic about Seiji Fujiwara's decision.

"Sigh, I have to report to the editor-in-chief."

Machida Sonoko rubbed her aching temples, stood up, and walked towards the editor-in-chief's office.

She was powerless to persuade them and could only hand this hot potato over to the eldest brother.

Inside the editor-in-chief's office.

After listening to Machida Sonoko's report, Aida Ryuji frowned.

"Too hasty!"

Ryuji Aida said in a deep voice, "He is still a newcomer and does not have enough popularity to withstand the backlash of a failed transformation."

"Machida, give me the phone, I'll talk to him myself!"

Don’t worry about winning, think about defeat first.

In the business world, things cannot be done arbitrarily.

“Yes.” Machida Sonoko took out her phone and handed it over.

Ryuji Aida took the phone, found the call log, and dialed back directly.

……

In Seiji Fujiwara's apartment, the phone rang again.

He glanced at the caller ID and answered with a puzzled look.

A familiar male voice came from the phone.

"Teacher Fujiwara? I am Ryuji Aida, the editor-in-chief of Shinazugawa Bunko."

The voice on the other end of the phone was steady and powerful.

"Good morning, Editor-in-Chief Aida." Seiji Fujiwara was somewhat taken aback, but still greeted him.

Good morning, Teacher Xiaochuan.

After exchanging greetings, Aida Ryuji got straight to the point: "Teacher, Machida has already reported your idea of ​​writing a novel to me. Forgive my bluntness, but your decision is very irrational."

"The market and readers expect a second short story in the style of 'Your Highness Xiaochuan.' This is the brand image we've built for you with a lot of promotional resources."

“If you make a change now, you're essentially destroying this brand that's just been built up.”