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

Aida Ryuji's expression began to undergo a fascinating transformation.

From initial disdain to doubt.

From doubt to seriousness.

From serious to solemn.

From solemn to awe-inspiring!

Finally, his hand holding the manuscript began to tremble slightly uncontrollably!

This is fucking... an absolute masterpiece!!

How could this author have such an outrageously nuanced understanding of human nature?

After watching the ending, Ryuji Aida felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He trembled all over and leaned back in his chair in a daze.

A long time, a long time.

He finally broke free from the pleasure of being dominated by the power of words.

call--

He exhaled a long breath, as if he were expelling all the shock he had accumulated over half a lifetime.

Machida Sonoko, standing to the side, looked at him with anticipation.

Then, Ryuji Aida made his move.

He slowly raised his head, and his face, which had been stiff from years of not smiling, blossomed into an incredibly bright and kind smile, as if ice and snow were melting away!

"Well done, Machida-kun... oh no, Sonoko-chan!"

He said in a tone of familiarity that even he found nauseating, "You...you are truly a lucky star for our Shinazugawa Bunko! You are our greatest contributor!"

Machida Sonoko was completely stunned.

Yuanzi sauce?

Good heavens! In all her years at the company, this was the first time she'd ever heard the editor-in-chief address her so affectionately!

"Editor-in-chief...you..." She was at a loss for words.

"Well done!" Aida Ryuji slapped his thigh excitedly, completely losing his previous seriousness. "Where did you find this manuscript? This author! This genius named Lord Eikawa! Have you made contact with him yet?!"

One second he was secretly disappointed, the next he had a warm smile on his face.

The speed of changing his face is faster than turning pages of a book!

That's the power of a masterpiece!

“I…I got his contact number…” Machida Sonoko stammered.

I didn't dare say that the author himself approached me to submit the manuscript.

She didn't actually put in any effort.

"Great! Great! Great!" Aida Ryuji exclaimed three times, excitedly saying, "We must sign this author at all costs!"

You are in full charge of this matter!

"Just tell me what conditions you need! When it's published and released, the HR department, finance department, publicity department... all departments will cooperate!"

"In short, don't let this author be lured away by other online literature platforms!"

Ryuji Aida stared intently at Sonoko Machida.

They were given such high expectations.

Machida Sonoko felt a surge of heat rush to her head, quickly straightened up, and loudly replied, "Yes, Editor-in-Chief!"

"Very good." Ryuji Aida nodded, then strode out of the office and called out to all the editors in the editorial department:

"Everyone! Head to the meeting room immediately!"

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Chapter 5 guarantees the grand prize!

The meeting room at Shinazugawa Bunko.

All the core members of the editorial department sat upright at this moment, their faces filled with confusion.

They looked at the editor-in-chief, Ryuji Aida, who sat at the head of the table, his face flushed and looking like he'd been injected with adrenaline, and were filled with confusion.

What kind of work could make this man, known for his composure, so excited?

"I know that everyone has a million questions on their minds right now."

Ryuji Aida surveyed the entire room, his sharp gaze putting immense pressure on everyone who met his eyes.

"But all the answers are in here."

He had his assistant distribute a photocopy of the manuscript, "6 Days, 6 People, 6 Guns," to everyone present.

The most senior deputy editor-in-chief hesitated and said, "Aida-kun, even if this work is excellent, it's not appropriate for you to directly stop the Grand Prize judging, is it?"

"Yes, Editor-in-Chief, procedures and credibility are the foundation of our business. We can't let your momentary excitement sway us..."

"Shut up!"

Aida Ryuji's loud shout interrupted all the discussion.

"Foundation? Public credibility?"

He sneered.

"In the face of true masterpieces, sticking to the old ways is the greatest folly!"

"You all finish reading it first!" He pointed to the manuscripts in everyone's hands, his voice booming, "After you've finished reading it, tell me with your 'professional eye' whether this work deserves a grand prize!"

His words left everyone present looking at each other in bewilderment.

The crowd could only lower their heads with skepticism and turn their attention to the manuscript in their hands.

An eerie silence instantly fell over the conference room.

At first, you could hear some deliberate rustling sounds of paper turning.

But soon, these sounds disappeared.

Instead, there were increasingly rapid breaths.

Time seems to be stretched infinitely.

Finally, the veteran deputy editor-in-chief who had first raised the questions was the first to finish reading it.

He placed the manuscript on the table, his forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat, and looked at the editor-in-chief with shock and disbelief.

Humph.

The editor-in-chief smirked smugly.

Then, the second, the third...

After everyone in the conference room had finished reading, the air fell into a deathly silence.

But this time, it wasn't oppressive, it was shocking!

No one mentioned "rules" or "procedures" anymore.

Compared to this work, all the manuscripts they had previously favored were rubbish!

"Now, is there anyone else with objections?" Aida Ryuji asked with a smile.

The entire venue was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.

This is a silent endorsement.

"very good."

A victor's smile finally appeared on Ryuji Aida's face.

He stood up, placed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and issued the command with overwhelming force:

"First! The winner of this year's Shinazugawa Bunko Light Novel Grand Prize is none other than '6 Days, 6 People, 6 Guns'! By author Lord Xiaochuan."

"Second! Double the bonus! Give him two million yen!"

“Third! Machida!” He looked at Machida Sonoko in the corner. “I authorize you to give him an A-level contract! Royalties! Advance payments! All the highest possible amount for a newcomer! He must be tied to our Shinazugawa chariot!”

"Fourth! Publicity Department! From now on, concentrate all resources on this work! I want to make sure every bookstore in Japan has its advertisement before it's even released!"

……

……

The next day.

The official website of Shinazugawa Bunko has announced some shocking news.

The entire website page was replaced with a black background image, featuring only one line of striking text:

An era has ended. A new era begins with "6 Days, 6 Men, 6 Guns!"

The Newcomer Awards have ended early!

The news was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating huge waves!

The editorial departments of major publishing houses were collectively puzzled the moment they saw the news on the Shinazugawa website.

"He's gone mad! Aida Ryuji, the editor-in-chief of Shinazugawa, that old fox, he's absolutely insane!" The editor-in-chief of Dengeki Bunko slammed the newspaper in his hand onto the table.

"An Era Has Ended? What a boast! Isn't he afraid this book will flop and become a laughing stock in the industry?"

"Quick! Go check it out! I want to see what this book is about!"

Countless calls were made, and the entire industry was shaken.

……

at the same time.

In forums related to light novels.

"Holy crap! This tagline is so damn cool! It's got me fired up!"

"6 Days, 6 People, 6 Guns! Just hearing the name tells you it's something special! It has a dark and brutal vibe, I love it!"

"I have a feeling this will be an amazing masterpiece! I've already got my wallet ready, hurry up and publish it!"

"Could it be all bark and no bite? The louder they talk, the more I want to see if they really have the ability!"

Countless posts and discussions propelled the keyword "6 days, 6 people, 6 guns" to the top of the online trending list within just a few hours!

……

Within the author group of Shinazugawa Bunko.

The group of signed authors was in an uproar.

Izumi Masamune: "@Machida Sonoko Editor, Machida-san, who is this Seiji-sensei? A newcomer? This is too...too exaggerated!"

Yamada Ilf: "Exactly! This promotional resource is more than ten times more than when I debuted! The editor-in-chief is so biased!"

Senju Muramasa: "...(This uniquely styled author only posted a string of ellipses, but everyone knew she was equally curious.)"

The authors in the group all turned into lemons (a Chinese expression for feeling envious).

Envy, jealousy, and confusion.

They all privately messaged their editors, trying to find out inside information about this "chosen one".

"Editor, tell me secretly, is that Seiji teacher someone's alternate account?"

However, the replies they received were surprisingly consistent.

"I'm sorry, this matter needs to be kept confidential and I cannot disclose any information."

This secretive attitude has propelled the work's popularity to a whole new level!

……