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

Fujiwara-sensei's creative passion is just too abundant, isn't it?

“Alright, since you’ve already finished writing it, how about we go to the teacher’s house tomorrow to review the manuscript?” the editor-in-chief said thoughtfully.

Seiji Fujiwara acted first and informed the emperor later; the manuscript was already finished.

Then they couldn't say anything more.

We'll discuss everything after we've finished reading the manuscript.

“No problem, I’ll wait for you.” Seiji Fujiwara said readily.

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Chapter 42 Please make sure that Shinazugawa protects this book!

The next morning.

The doorbell of Seiji Fujiwara's apartment rang, and editor-in-chief Ryuji Aida and editor Sonoko Machida arrived together!

It was Kasumigaoka Utaha who opened the door as always.

"Ms. Machida, Mr. Aida." She bowed slightly and welcomed the two men, who were panting and looking anxious.

"Where is Fujiwara-sensei?" Machida Sonoko asked anxiously as she changed her shoes.

“Seiji is in the study,” Shiyu replied calmly. “Please have a seat in the living room for a moment, I’ll go and call him.”

"It's troublesome."

The two nodded and sat down on the sofa in the living room.

They all believed that Shiyu was Fujiwara Seiji's girlfriend, and that they had a close relationship, even living together at a young age!

Based on their daily interactions, this girl named Kasumigaoka Utaha seems to also play the role of a secretary.

Therefore, the editor-in-chief and Machida spoke to Shiwa with great politeness.

In a sense, Utaha represents Seiji Fujiwara's attitude.

"Good morning, Aida-san, Machida-san."

Fujiwara Seiji was called out of the study by Shiwa, a bright smile on his face, holding the manuscript of "After School" in his hand.

"This is my submitted work, titled 'After School'."

As he spoke, he handed the two manuscripts to the editor-in-chief and Machida respectively.

"Excuse me." *2

Ryuji Aida and Sonoko Machida exchanged a glance, took the manuscript, and began to read it.

Being able to work as an editor, even a light novel editor.

They must have graduated with a degree in literature.

Moreover, Shinazugawa is a top-tier paperback publisher, second only to the three major ones, and those who can join Shinazugawa must be graduates of literature departments from prestigious universities.

Therefore, there is no doubt about the discerning tastes of Ryuji Aida and Sonoko Machida.

The living room fell silent as the two began reading the manuscript.

But this silence was soon broken.

As they looked at the manuscript, their breathing became increasingly heavy.

When they finished reading the last word, they were all stunned and speechless for a long time.

awesome!

This article is unexpectedly excellent!

From plot design and character arcs to social metaphors, word choice, and every detail, the film reaches an astonishing level!

If he had to describe it in one word, Ryuji Aida would unhesitatingly give it the rating of "perfect".

so perfect!

This manuscript is almost flawless!

Aida Ryuji put down the manuscript with trembling hands, turned to look at Fujiwara Seiji, and bowed deeply: "I am so sorry, it was my fault, Fujiwara-sensei!"

"Please allow us, Shinazugawa Bunko, to safeguard this masterpiece of your mystery!"

"Fujiwara-sensei, I admire your talent!" Machida Sonoko bowed and said with great admiration.

Faced with such a grand gesture from the two.

Shi Yu's eyes were already wide open, and her mouth was involuntarily agape.

The two editors' evaluations are surprisingly high?!

"You flatter me, please get up."

Seiji Fujiwara remained calm, simply smiling as he helped the two up, saying, "And Aida-san, I only hoped Shinazugawa could help introduce me to the election channels, but your mention of 'protecting and supporting' seems to have a deeper meaning?"

The Edogawa Rampo Award is not something you can just enter casually.

Although it is an open call for submissions, there are hidden barriers to entry.

It's either an introduction by a professional editor specializing in mystery novels, or by a mystery novelist who is somewhat well-known.

Otherwise, most submissions from anonymous authors will be shelved.

After all, the judging panel doesn't have the energy to review all the submissions. They definitely need to set thresholds to filter out the bad ones and focus on comparing the good ones.

Upon hearing this, Aida Ryuji looked up and smiled.

"Fujiwara-sensei, I graduated from the Department of Literature at Kyoto University. Although I spend most of my time dealing with light novels, I still have basic literary appreciation skills."

He paused, his tone becoming extremely solemn, even carrying a hint of respect.

"Your film, 'After School,' has extremely high potential to win awards!"

"It's even better than many award-winning masterpieces!"

"Even without any maneuvering, there's a 50% chance of winning the Edogawa Rampo Prize!"

Awards need to be worked out, and that's true everywhere.

I won't go into detail about these unspoken rules.

Upon hearing this, Seiji Fujiwara raised an eyebrow and looked at him with interest: "Thank you for your high regard, but if I may be frank, this has little to do with you, a light novel editor, does it?"

"Fujiwara-sensei, you underestimate yourself!"

Aida Ryuji's eyes gleamed, making no attempt to conceal his intentions: "Once this work wins an award, the name 'Fujiwara Seiji' will be linked to the highest honor in the mystery genre."

"At this point, we will announce to the outside world that the identity behind this mystery genius is none other than 'Lord Xiaochuan,' the rising king of the light novel world!"

"Do you think this will trigger such a terrible public outcry?"

Ryuji Aida became more and more excited as he spoke: "A peerless genius who has reached the pinnacle in two completely different fields!"

This marketing point is enough to double the sales of all your previous publications, including "6 Days, 6 Men, 6 Guns"! Or even more!

"This is of great benefit to you, to me, and to Shinazugawa Bunko!"

As expected of Editor-in-Chief Aida!

That business acumen is truly impressive!

After listening, Seiji Fujiwara smiled with admiration and said, "Editor-in-Chief Aida, you have great vision and great courage."

"Then I'll leave this 'After School' to you."

He readily agreed.

Editor-in-Chief Aida's plan was entirely beneficial to him, so there was no need for hesitation.

“…Fujiwara-sensei is truly bold!” Aida was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised by Fujiwara Seiji’s straightforwardness.

He stood up laughing and extended his hand to Seiji Fujiwara.

"Please leave it to me with confidence, Fujiwara-sensei!"

"Haha, I believe in Aida-san!" Fujiwara Seiji also stood up and shook hands with him firmly.

next to.

Machida Sonoko was deeply moved, feeling as if she were witnessing a historic moment.

Shi Yu, listening to the conversation between the two, was also amazed and moved.

……

……

With Fujiwara Seiji's approval, Aida Ryuji and Machida Sonoko immediately took their leave and rushed back to the paperback office.

On the road.

Ryuji Aida then called his immediate supervisor, a supervisor.

Over the phone, he explained this audacious plan.

"Aida, aren't you being a bit too radical?"

Because of the previous success, especially the huge success of releasing the second volume of "A Certain Magical Index" while keeping an eye on public opinion, the supervisors did not immediately object.

"I have no objection to Fujiwara-san going to compete for the Rampo Award!"

"If we succeed, it will benefit us too... but do you want Shinazugawa to get involved and use the group's resources to support him?"

"This is too big a gamble! I disagree."

“Supervisor, you know I don’t fight unprepared battles!” Aida Ryuji said in a deep voice. “If it weren’t for Fujiwara-sensei’s work being so outstanding, outstanding enough to make the rules give way, I wouldn’t have proposed such a bold plan.”

The supervisor remained silent for a long time on the other end of the phone.

"...Do you have that manuscript?"

“Yes, I’m on my way to the company,” Aida Ryuji said happily, knowing that the supervisor was interested.

"Very well, I'll take a look at the manuscript you praised so highly, and see just how excellent it really is," the supervisor said in a deep voice.

"Haha, I definitely won't let you down!"

……

Half an hour later.

In the supervisor's office.

After reading the manuscript of "After School," the supervisor frowned, his eyes filled with shock, but even more so with doubt and uncertainty.

"The quality... is indeed frighteningly high."

He pondered for a moment before speaking, "I understand your boldness a little better now, Aida."

"However, we are not professional mystery novel editors after all, so I need to ask someone else to take a look."

Ryuji Aida was not surprised by this and nodded, saying, "Of course."

“Okay…” The supervisor immediately picked up the landline and dialed the dedicated line.

That afternoon.

Several executives from Fushigawa were present in the group's senior management meeting room.

among them.

An elderly man with gray hair and reading glasses, but who was in good spirits, also appeared at the meeting.

And he was being watched with expectant eyes by all the executives.

The old man was a highly renowned mystery novelist.

He once created a famous mystery novel that sold millions of copies. After being adapted into a movie, it also achieved amazing box office success and was praised by countless mystery lovers as the lion of modern mystery novels!

more importantly.

The old man served as a judge for the Edogawa Rampo Award six times!

"Mr. Shimizu, I'm counting on you." The supervisor said respectfully.