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

All those who had previously voiced their doubts and criticisms have now fallen silent.

One hundred thousand?! Are you kidding me?!

Is this just the first day's sales?

A light novel that sells over 10,000 copies on its first day is already considered a "hot" hit; over 30,000 is a "blockbuster"; and over 50,000 is a "phenomenal" work that the editorial department can celebrate with champagne!

And it broke 100,000 on the first day...

In the history of light novel publishing, this has only happened to a handful of legendary works!

And now, a new author's first full-length novel has achieved that!

Although this number is still a long way from the bet target of 35 copies.

However, anyone with even a slight understanding of the publishing industry knows that—

This gamble is actually over.

With its terrifying momentum of breaking 100,000 on the first day, as long as its reputation doesn't collapse, let alone 350,000, even reaching 500,000 or 600,000 is by no means a pipe dream!

All those who previously thought this was an "impossible mission" were slapped in the face.

After today.

Prince Xiaochuan will reign supreme in the light novel industry!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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Chapter Twenty-Eight: Is He Going to Destroy the Light Novel Industry!?

"Ten...one hundred and three thousand five hundred and twenty-one..."

Inside the editorial department of Shinazugawa Bunko.

Machida Sonoko stared at the numbers on the computer screen, muttering to herself over and over again.

Her voice trembled, her body trembled, and her entire soul trembled from this immense feeling of happiness.

All around was deathly silence.

Immediately, the silence was shattered by a deafening cheer!

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh—!!!"

"We won! We won!!!"

"Over 100,000 on the first day! Am I dreaming?!"

All the editors, regardless of gender, jumped up from their seats.

They hugged, high-fived, and roared wildly, throwing documents and reports into the air like a group of fans who had won the World Cup!

The tension and anxiety that had been building up all day transformed into unbridled ecstasy at this moment!

As Editor-in-Chief Ryuji Aida stood at the office door, looking at the boiling sea of ​​emotions, his eyes also became a little moist.

He slowly raised his hand and pressed it down.

The editorial office gradually quieted down.

Everyone looked at the commander-in-chief, who had personally orchestrated this high-stakes gamble, with utmost reverence and fervor.

"Everyone." Editor-in-Chief Aida's voice was a little hoarse with excitement, but it was full of unprecedented power.

"Today, we have made history!"

But! This is far from over!

He suddenly waved his hand and pointed at the sales manager.

"Immediately! Contact all printing plants! Give me 24/7 support!"

The sales manager asked excitedly, "Editor-in-Chief! How many more copies should we print this time?"

Ryuji Aida took a deep breath, held up three fingers, and looked as crazy as a gambler who had lost his mind!

Three hundred thousand copies!

boom--! ! !

The entire editorial department was in an uproar again!

Three hundred thousand copies?!

My God! Is this starting a war?

It's important to know that many best-selling books may not even reach 300,000 copies sold in a whole year!

And they're going to print this terrifying number on just the second printing?!

"Editor-in-Chief! Isn't this... too risky?" A seasoned and prudent deputy editor-in-chief couldn't help but advise, "Although the first day's results are very good, subsequent sales may decline..."

"A decline?" Ryuji Aida sneered, interrupting him. "Do you think the word 'decline' even exists for a work like 'A Certain Magical Index'? Let me tell you! Right now, it's not us begging readers to buy the book, it's the readers crying and begging us to publish it! Three hundred thousand copies, and I even think we haven't printed enough!"

He surveyed his surroundings, his eyes sharp as knives.

"I've made up my mind! From this moment on, I'm not waiting for the sales target of 35 copies to be reached!"

He paused for a moment, then said decisively:

"Princess Xiaochuan's royalties shall be settled immediately at the highest rate of 15%! Finance Department! Transfer all royalties from the first and subsequent printings to Princess Xiaochuan's account after taxes are paid!!"

The entire office fell into a deathly silence once again.

Everyone was awestruck by the editor-in-chief's boldness.

Paying the highest-level royalties before the bet is even completed?

What a determination!

What a courage!

In this way, Aida Ryuji completely bound Fujiwara Seiji and Shinazugawa Bunko together! He wanted Fujiwara Seiji to feel what it meant to have unconditional trust and respect!

"Did you all understand?!" Aida Ryuji roared.

"Yes!!!"

The entire editorial department responded with a thunderous roar, expressing their loyalty and fervor.

……

……

Just three days later.

The cumulative sales of "A Certain Magical Index" have broken through the 150,000 mark with unstoppable momentum!

This number is like a series of resounding slaps, delivering a harsh blow to the faces of all those who were pessimistic.

The once noisy internet has now become unusually harmonious.

Those so-called "critics" and "industry insiders" who had previously been jumping around have all tacitly chosen to remain silent.

It's as if they've all collectively developed amnesia, completely forgetting what they said.

The critic Haruhiko Okouchi, who once published "A Tragic Song of Literature," simply shut down the comments section of his column and pretended to be dead.

However, the flames of jealousy will not be extinguished.

When a force becomes so powerful that you can no longer look it in the eye, slander and pessimism lose their meaning. Instead, a more sophisticated form of praise can destroy it.

"Industry Winter" Theory

A post anonymously published on an industry forum by a senior writer under Kadokawa Bunko has quietly sparked a new wave of public opinion.

[Topic: Shouldn't we calmly consider whether the emergence of "A Certain Magical Index" is ultimately good or bad for the industry?]

[Original Poster (Anonymous): Fellow colleagues, seeing the success of "A Certain Magical Index," to be honest, I have mixed feelings. On one hand, I'm happy that such a masterpiece has emerged in the industry; but on the other hand, I feel a deep sense of dread.]

[Have you all thought about this? Prince Xiaochuan, single-handedly, has raised the bar for light novels to an unprecedented level! His world-building, his narrative pacing, his commercial value… all have reached unprecedented heights.]

What consequences will this have?

The consequence is that readers' tastes will become extremely discerning! After reading "A Certain Magical Index," will they still find our ordinary, methodical works interesting?

Will the publisher's editors use the track record of "A Certain Magical Index" to judge us? "Look at Professor Xiaochuan, why can't you do the same?"

Prince Xiaochuan is like a black hole, frantically absorbing the market's attention and resources! The brighter his light shines, the smaller the living space for us ordinary authors becomes!

[This isn't good news for the industry; it's a winter for the industry! He alone is going to destroy the industry's ecosystem!]

This post can be described as piercing to the heart with every word.

Instead of attacking the work itself, it cleverly places Seiji Fujiwara in opposition to all ordinary authors.

You are too good, therefore you are guilty.

Your existence threatens all of us.

This argument quickly found resonance among authors who were consumed by jealousy but powerless to resist.

"The original poster is right! I've been under so much pressure these past few days that I'm having trouble sleeping! The editor has mentioned 'A Certain Magical Index' to me three times, whether intentionally or unintentionally!"

"Damn it, how am I supposed to write anything like this? If I write a typical campus romance, readers will think I lack vision and depth!"

"This is a complete game-changer! How are we supposed to compete?"

"Is Prince Xiaochuan trying to raise the bar for everyone all by himself? He's trying to force us to our deaths!"

For a time, the "industry winter theory" was rampant.

While being elevated to a pedestal, Seiji Fujiwara was also secretly regarded as an "enemy of the industry" by countless peers.

However, regarding all of this...

Seiji Fujiwara, at the center of the storm, remained completely unconcerned.

At this moment, he was sitting on the sofa in his living room, looking at the long string of numbers that had just been deposited into his mobile banking app, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

52,500,000 yen!

After deducting taxes and fees, it amounted to a total of 55.2 million yen!

This is the total print run of 50 copies, and the royalties are settled in advance at a rate of 15%! (Japanese light novels use a print run system, meaning that payment is based on a percentage of the number of copies printed.)

Aida Ryuji's boldness did indeed surprise him.

However, he prefers to work with intelligent and decisive people.

"I've made another large sum of money. Now I'm comparable to an elite in a popular industry in Japan, the result of more than ten years of savings."

He stretched and casually called out to the slender figure preparing dinner in the kitchen.

"Shiyu."

"...What is it?" Kasumigaoka Utaha's voice came from the kitchen, carrying a hint of complex emotion that was hard to detect.

In the past few days, she has witnessed firsthand this sales phenomenon that can only be described as a miracle. The shock and resentment in her heart have long been intertwined into a tangled mess.

While she was alarmed by the man's success, she also worked even harder in her own fictional world, trying to prove herself.

"Let's go out for dinner to celebrate," Fujiwara Seiji said, standing up. "And buy something while we're at it."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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Chapter Twenty-Nine: With money comes the desire to drive luxury cars.

"shopping?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha peeked out from the kitchen, her pretty face filled with confusion.

She was still wearing her maid apron, her jet-black hair simply tied back, revealing a section of her fair and graceful neck. If the boys of Toyonosaki were to see her looking like this domestic beauty, it would probably cause a riot.

"Change your clothes and come with me."

Seiji Fujiwara did not offer much explanation.