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

She remembered that Ms. Machida Sonoko would have given the same advice, suggesting that she start with short stories.

However, it wasn't as insightful as Seiji Fujiwara's explanation.

"Secondly, from the perspective of creative techniques,"

He then held up a second finger, “Short stories are the best training ground for honing a writer’s skills. They force you to complete character development, plot development, and emotional build-up and climax within a limited space. This means you don’t need to worry about too much foreshadowing and story development.”

"It doesn't need to be like a novel, with a grand outline."

"The workload is much less."

Shi Yu nodded in agreement.

This is indeed the truth.

Before the outcome is certain, the more preparation work done in the early stages, the greater the cost will be.

Failure could be a huge blow, extinguishing the passion for creation.

Finally, from the perspective of your personal development,

Seiji Fujiwara extended his third finger, his gaze falling on Utaha's face: "You excel at character development, atmosphere creation, and sharp dialogue. These are all your talents."

"A good short story can best showcase these strengths of yours. It's much wiser to let the market remember your name with a short story first than to bury yourself in writing a novel with an uncertain future."

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 52 You're old enough to sit with us old folks! (2/)

These words were like a precise scalpel, dissecting and clarifying the vague and chaotic thoughts in Shi Yu's mind, making everything clear and understandable.

Shiyu was stunned, her face showing utter surprise.

Ms. Machida's advice is based on her experience as an editor.

Seiji Fujiwara's analysis, however, resembles that of a leader standing at the top of the industry, constructing a well-organized macro strategy from three dimensions: business logic, creative principles, and personal brand building.

It was as if he had already stood at the summit, looking down at everything below.

……

On the other side of the bookshelf, Kenji Yamada and Shizuka Hiratsuka were secretly alarmed.

Hiratsuka Shizuka was alright; she just felt that what the boy said made a lot of sense, was clear and logical, and didn't seem like he was just talking nonsense.

However, Kenji Yamada's heart was in turmoil.

As a professor at the University of Tokyo, he occasionally serves as a strategic consultant for some large publishing houses, and he understands the value of Seiji Fujiwara's words!

Not only are they skilled in creative work, but they are also well-versed in the business logic of the publishing industry?

Moreover, the perspective from which it is presented is insightful and comprehensive, like peeling back layers of an onion, making it easy for the listener to understand!

Who is he?

“Now, you can tell me exactly where it’s stuck.” Fujiwara Seiji’s voice pulled Shiho back from her shock.

"Ah... oh..."

Shi Yu composed herself and said somewhat embarrassedly in a low voice, "It's...it's about the scene where the male protagonist confesses. I wanted the female protagonist to show a kind of 'unexpected yet reasonable' shyness and joy, but what I wrote was either too bland, like going through the motions, or too exaggerated, seeming very fake..."

After listening, Seiji Fujiwara nodded knowingly.

"The problem isn't the setting for the confession, but that you didn't lay enough groundwork beforehand."

He pinpointed the core issue incisively.

"You only focus on describing their funny bickering and interactions, but you ignore the subtle changes in their emotions beneath these interactions. If readers don't feel the heroine's emotional journey, they naturally can't empathize with her reaction when she's confessed to."

He casually gave a few examples.

"For example, you can have the male protagonist say something that touches the female protagonist's heart in a seemingly ordinary conversation, and then use one or two delicate psychological descriptions to show her momentary daze and accelerated heartbeat."

"For example, after a group activity, the male protagonist falls asleep from exhaustion. The female protagonist, watching his peaceful sleeping face, can't help but reach out to touch his hair, but at the very moment her fingertips are about to touch it, she pulls back as if she's been electrocuted. This detail of 'wanting to touch but not daring to' is far more effective in expressing a young girl's love than a hundred inner monologues of 'I like you'."

"Confessing your love is never the battle cry, but the triumphant song of victory. When you have laid the groundwork for the heart-fluttering details, confessing your love is just a ritual to break through the barrier. The heroine's shyness, joy, and even a hint of reproach like 'You finally said it' will all become natural, real, and believable."

boom--!

In Shi Yu's mind, it was as if a thousand fireworks were exploding at the same time!

Daigo empowerment!

suddenly see the light!

She was always preoccupied with how to describe the "result" of that final step, but never considered that it was because she hadn't planted the "cause" properly.

Fujiwara Seiji's words completely dispelled the fog in her mind.

The way she looked at Seiji Fujiwara had completely changed; it was as if she were looking at a monster!

This guy……

How on earth did he do it?

Despite writing action-themed stories, how come they're also so adept at writing emotional stories?!

Looking at her adorable expression of complete utter admiration, Fujiwara Seiji chuckled and said in a relaxed tone, "I told you, there's no question about light novels that I can't answer."

[A genius-level literary concept]? Are you kidding me?

……

Behind the bookshelf, Kenji Yamada was no longer surprised, but shocked.

Experts will know if there is one as soon as they take action!

The discussion I just gave about "details and foreshadowing" and "emotional buildup" has completely transcended the realm of "technique" and risen to the level of "creative philosophy"!

This is something that countless writers may only come to understand after devoting their entire lives to it!

This boy...

This boy, whose voice sounds like he's not even twenty, can do it so effortlessly?

Unbelievable!

It’s incredible!

Kenji Yamada felt that his literary views, which he had built up over decades, were severely impacted at this moment.

"Actually, Shiyu,"

Seiji Fujiwara continued, “You are very talented, but don’t limit your vision to the small field of light novels.”

"Start with this short story, win a light novel newcomer award, and accumulate enough popularity. Two to three years later, transition to popular literature, also focusing on short stories in the emotional genre. By then, your reader base will be large enough, and your writing skills will be honed enough that there will be no risk in transitioning."

"Then, after five to seven years of establishing a foothold in the popular literature field, you can try to compete for the Naoki Prize!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was firm and resounding.

Every stage, every milestone, and every goal is so clear that it seems like a fact that has already happened.

Shi Yu was deeply moved, and a beautiful blush rose on her fair cheeks.

He casually laid out a bright path to the pinnacle of the literary world under her feet.

Detailed, reliable, and full of compelling feasibility.

As long as you follow along, (bgcg) can achieve great things that you never even dared to dream of before!

At this moment, Shi Yu was somewhat dazed.

She suddenly remembered her mother's words and suddenly understood why her mother said that meeting Seiji Fujiwara was her good fortune.

This man did not see himself as a caged bird.

He is cultivating himself!

Suddenly.

Shiha looked at Fujiwara Seiji with nothing but deep love and admiration.

Behind the bookshelf, Kenji Yamada and Shizuka Hiratsuka were completely stunned.

The expressions on their faces were utter disbelief.

With their perspective and experience, they could naturally tell that this plan was highly feasible!

To articulate this plan requires exceptional strategic vision and extensive social experience!

These words, spoken by a sixty-year-old literary giant, would seem perfectly natural to them.

But now, the one saying these words is a boy whose voice still sounds childish!

This stark contrast caused their brains to go blank for a moment.

Their curiosity reached its peak at that moment.

They could no longer contain themselves.

Kenji Yamada took a deep breath, straightened his kimono, exchanged a glance with Shizuka Hiratsuka, and slowly walked out from behind the bookshelf.

They absolutely must get to know this speaker!

……

Footsteps came from behind the bookshelf, breaking the tranquility of the small space by the fireplace.

Kenji Yamada and Shizuka Hiratsuka emerged from the shadows.

Footsteps are heard.

Seiji Fujiwara stopped speaking and turned to look.

Shiyu also looked over at the same time.

What appeared was an elderly man over sixty years old and a dashing black-haired woman.

Huh?

Seiji Fujiwara's gaze lingered slightly on the woman.

"I'm very sorry, young people."

Professor Yamada spoke first, bowing slightly to Seiji Fujiwara and Utaha.

His voice was loud and sincere, without the slightest hint of condescension, but rather conveyed a heartfelt appreciation and apology.

"I am Kenji Yamada, and this is my junior, Shizuka Hiratsuka."

“We did not mean to eavesdrop. It was just that your insightful remarks were so brilliant that we couldn’t bear to interrupt and were completely captivated.”

Hiratsuka Shizuka also bowed.

Seiji Fujiwara's gaze swept across Shizuka Hiratsuka's face, and he thought to himself that it was indeed her.

The "Iron Fist Teacher" of Zongwu High School.

From the world of "Spring Things".

I never expected to run into you here.

"It doesn't matter."

Seiji Fujiwara quickly suppressed his distracting thoughts and smiled nonchalantly: "It was just a casual chat with my girlfriend."

Professor Yamada's gaze also swept over Seiji Fujiwara.

very young.

Really too young.

Judging from his handsome, almost perfect face, he seems to be just a high school student.

However, the relaxed demeanor he exuded, so unlike his age, as if he had experienced the world and matured through life, and his composed and astonishing air, surprised the well-informed Professor Yamada.

and……

I feel like I've seen this face somewhere before.

Very familiar?

As Professor Yamada rapidly searched through his memories, he habitually rubbed his chin with his fingers.