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

On camera, Osamu Ohno looked heartbroken.

He said righteously:

"I've read Xiaochuan-kun's work!"

"Excuse my bluntness, but it is utterly devoid of literary value! The popularity of such works is a disgrace to us literary creators! It will only make our readers more and more superficial and foolish!"

"I hope readers will open their eyes and read more profound works like my new book, 'Tears of Tokyo,' which can truly touch the soul and provoke social reflection!"

In his words, he belittled "A Certain Magical Index" to the point of worthlessness, while cleverly promoting himself.

The way they ate was extremely unsightly.

However, after the program aired, it also garnered approval and recognition from many people and 'veterans'.

"That's right, what kind of novel is a light novel?"

"It has absolutely no literary value!"

"Watching this kind of stuff will only harm the next generation of Japan!"

"In order to cultivate healthy young people, I suggest that the government ban light novels!"

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 Thirty-Seven: We must appease Fujiwara-sensei!

Amidst the uproar outside.

Fuzuigawa Bunko.

The atmosphere in the editorial office was somber.

A group of senior executives gathered in the conference room, watching the program playing on the video wall.

Above is a special program called "Midnight Commentary".

When they saw Osamu Ohno dismiss "A Certain Magical Index" as "garbage," the marketing staff couldn't hold back any longer and slammed their fists on the table.

boom!

"These old geezers, what do they know about light novels!"

"They're envious because we're selling so well!"

"Damn it! There must be other paperback publishers behind this!"

The employees were all indignant, their faces flushed with anger.

If the sales of "A Certain Magical Index" are affected, it will affect their performance record and year-end bonus!

Therefore, everyone wanted to rush into the TV station and fight those so-called "experts".

Editor-in-Chief Ryuji Aida also looked grim. He took a deep breath and waved for someone to turn off the television.

The entire office fell silent instantly.

"This is an expected tactic. Just do our job well." The editor-in-chief took a breath and said calmly, "Those who are convinced by this kind of rhetoric are not light novel readers in the first place."

"Our readers don't care about whether it's literary or not."

"No matter how much noise they make, it won't shake the sales of A Certain Magical Index."

He said a few words.

The expressions on everyone's faces softened considerably.

Indeed, as the editor-in-chief said, people who value literary merit will not read light novels at all.

People read light novels to relax and have fun.

Readers know what they want to read.

Don't treat the market like fools!

"Go back, everyone." The editor-in-chief waved his hand. "Get back to your positions and don't let the outside comments affect you. They just want us to make mistakes."

"Yes!"

Everyone left the meeting room one after another.

But the editor-in-chief cannot relax yet.

As he said, these statements are meant to make them make mistakes.

He can keep the Shinazugawa under control, but the crucial link—Fujiwara Seiji, this young and talented author—may be tempted to act rashly.

I must call and inquire in person.

"Hey, Fujiwara-sensei, sorry to bother you at this time."

Ryuji Aida dialed the phone and said in a gentle tone, "Have you seen what happened on TV and online?"

"Please stay calm! They just want to provoke you and wait for you to make a mistake. Don't respond to anything during this time, just wait for things to calm down."

In the luxury apartment on the other end of the phone.

When Fujiwara Seiji heard the editor-in-chief's nervous voice, he couldn't help but chuckle.

“I understand, Editor-in-Chief Aida.” He replied calmly, “The fact that they are stirring up public opinion like this shows that they are anxious. I know what I’m doing and I won’t act impulsively.”

It's just a standard tactic in business competition.

Seiji Fujiwara must have personally handled at least a three-digit number of surgeries in his past life.

Seeing this now, I wouldn't feel any emotional reaction.

After a conversation

After hanging up the phone, Aida Ryuji became even more worried.

How can a twenty-year-old remain so calm in the face of such a massive online attack?

is it possible?

Could this be the calm before the storm?

"No!" After hesitating for a long time, Aida Ryuji suddenly stood up.

Just in case, he should get some insurance.

We can't let negligence ruin the overall situation!

He immediately summoned Machida Sonoko and instructed her, "Machida, go to Fujiwara-sensei's house yourself to appease him! Use whatever means necessary to protect this genius of ours!"

"Yes!"

Machida Sonoko solemnly accepted the order, worried that Fujiwara Seiji might be provoked by public opinion.

If you act irrationally, things will go wrong.

“I’ll go right away!” Machida Sonoko said immediately.

Even if the editor-in-chief hadn't said anything, she was already planning to go.

"Very good." The editor-in-chief was satisfied with her work attitude and immediately approved the leave slip: "You don't need to come to Fushigawa this month. Just keep Fujiwara-sensei in check!"

"Yes!" Machida Sonoko left with the approval slip.

Walk out of the River of Immortality.

She immediately dialed Seiji Fujiwara's number.

"Fujiwara-sensei, it's me, Machida. Don't take what happened online to heart; those people are just jealous."

She paused, then softly suggested, "By the way, would you be interested in going on a trip?"

"Fushigawa has partnerships with many resort groups and can arrange for you to stay in any top-tier hotel in China, go to Hokkaido to see the snow, or go to Okinawa to enjoy the sea breeze. We will cover all the expenses."

At times like these, the worst thing to do is stay cooped up at home.

Going out for a walk is a good choice.

On the other end of the phone.

Beside Fujiwara Seiji, Utaha also heard Machida Sonoko's words, and a glint flashed in her wine-red eyes.

“Seiji, it would be good to go out for a walk,” she said in agreement.

Seiji Fujiwara hadn't spoken yet.

Machida Sonoko heard Utaha's voice over the phone and immediately laughed, "Yeah, Fujiwara-sensei, it would be so nice to go on a trip with your girlfriend!"

Upon hearing this, Seiji Fujiwara smiled helplessly.

As a player who seems to have cheat codes, what psychological burden could he possibly have?

Machida and Utaha meant well, but they were overthinking it.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Editor-in-Chief Machida. But it's not necessary for now. I have some things to take care of. I'll consider traveling later." Seiji Fujiwara politely declined.

Chatted a few more words.

hang up the phone.

Seiji Fujiwara looked at Shiyu, who was still full of worry beside him, sighed, picked her up by the waist, and carried her to the master bedroom.

You think about so much all the time, Shiyu, you need to be taught a lesson.

"what……"

Suddenly being picked up, Shiyu let out a short gasp.

But immediately, she nestled obediently into Seiji Fujiwara's arms.

Fujiwara, in the end, was provoked by the online opinions, wasn't he?

Oh dear, she's going to suffer.

Fine, let him vent all the pent-up pressure on himself.

Shi Yu closed her eyes, ready to face the storm.

However, the expected brutality did not occur.

As usual, Seiji Fujiwara rode and enjoyed the ride at a leisurely pace, his movements methodical and full of control.

On the contrary, Shiyu herself quickly became so happy that her mind went blank and she forgot everything.

……

Fuzuigawa Bunko.

Even after hanging up the phone, Machida Sonoko still looked worried.

Refusing to go out?

Lock yourself in your house?

This is definitely a sign of excessive stress and getting stuck in a rut!

"No, I have to do something!"

After thinking for a moment, Machida Sonoko applied for several top-tier physical travel vouchers for Hokkaido, intending to hand them over to Fujiwara Seiji when she visited him.

"Maybe he'll be interested if he sees the physical coupon?"

……

……

Meanwhile, industry peers, seeing that Shinazugawa was feigning death and not responding, all went into a frenzy.

They tacitly accelerated the publication speed of their own works.

Take advantage of this window of opportunity when "Seiji Fujiwara is being suppressed" to make a big comeback!

As the mastermind behind public opinion.

They know better than anyone that no matter how fierce the online criticism, it won't affect readers' willingness to buy light novels.

Just like delicious fast food, it won't stop people from eating it just because it's criticized for being unnutritious.

Readers aren't fools!