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

Her mouth gaped open, her pupils dilating instantly in extreme shock.

That's editor-in-chief Sonoko Machida!

That efficient and decisive businesswoman who always dealt with everyone professionally and without mincing words was the object of admiration for countless young editors.

To perform such a grand gesture towards a boy who looks no more than eighteen years old?!

They even used the most honorific language?!

Am I dreaming?

Not far away, several editors from other departments, who were carrying coffee and preparing to go upstairs, as well as two second-tier authors who were well-known in the industry and had come to the editorial office to discuss contract renewal, also happened to witness this scene.

They were all frozen in place, as if under a spell, their eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

"Did I not wake up properly last night? Is that Editor-in-Chief Machida?" A young editor rubbed his eyes hard and asked his colleague in shock.

"It seems so..." The colleague was equally incredulous. "What is Machida-san doing? Who is that high school student? Why is she being greeted like this... Could she be the president's illegitimate child?"

"Bullshit! Even if he were the president's illegitimate son, it wouldn't warrant such a reaction from Editor-in-Chief Machida!"

The two authors felt as if their worldview had been shattered.

Every time they came to Shinazugawa Bunko, they had to bow and scrape to Editor-in-Chief Machida, but he would usually just give them a polite nod.

And now, this young man is actually being greeted with such courtesy by the arrogant editor-in-chief, Machida?

What a joke!

The two authors were so jealous their eyes turned red.

This is not over yet.

Facing Machida Sonoko's deep bow, Fujiwara Seiji simply smiled and said, "You're too kind, Machida-san."

There was no surprise, no sense of being flattered.

It's as if the other party's actions were simply how they should be.

"How rude of me! This way, teacher!"

Machida Sonoko straightened up, her face full of a fawning smile, and quickly walked to the front to personally lead the way for him.

They even thoughtfully reached out and pressed the button for the VIP elevator.

As the two figures disappeared behind the slowly closing elevator doors, the entire lobby seemed to snap out of its silence, instantly erupting into a buzz of discussion.

"My God! Just who is that boy?!"

"A big shot! An absolutely incredible big shot, beyond our wildest imagination!"

"Damn it, when can I finally have my editor come to greet me?"

……

……

Shinazugawa Editorial Department.

Ryuji Aida had already brewed his treasured Gyokuro tea.

When Seiji Fujiwara walked into the office, the editor-in-chief, who was a big shot in the industry, greeted him with a big smile.

"Emikawa-sensei! Welcome to the Shinazugawa Bunko!"

"I never expected the editor-in-chief to personally greet me. I am truly flattered." Fujiwara Seiji chuckled and got straight to the point: "Let's look at the contract."

"Haha, teacher, you're so straightforward!" Aida Ryuji wasn't offended at all and gestured for him to come in: "Please come in! Tea and snacks have been prepared in the office."

Seiji Fujiwara was invited to sit down in the office.

Ryuji Aida sat opposite him, pouring tea with a smile.

Machida Sonoko then handed the prepared contract to Fujiwara Seiji.

"Mr. Xiaochuan, this is an A-level contract that we at Shinazugawa Bunko have tailored specifically for you, representing our respect."

“That’s right.” Ryuji Aida added with a smile, “An A-level contract is top-tier in the industry, but we made up our minds because we value your talent, Mr. Xiaochuan.”

"Thank you for your high regard."

Seiji Fujiwara responded casually, took the contract, and began to look through the terms.

[Royalty sharing: 10% (Top level for newcomers)]

[First print run: 8 copies!]

[Other Terms: All adaptation rights of the work (animation, film, television, games, etc.) are reserved. The publisher has the priority development right, and the author enjoys a share of the profits and retains some advisory rights...]

Seiji Fujiwara raised an eyebrow.

A-level contract, 10% royalties, first print run of 3 copies.

This condition is already considered exceptional treatment for a complete newcomer.

Shinazugawa Bunko has indeed shown tremendous sincerity.

But...

Seiji Fujiwara was not satisfied with this.

He gently placed the contract back on the table, picked up the teacup in front of him, and took a sip.

silence.

Fujiwara Seiji's action froze the smiles on Aida Ryuji and Machida Sonoko's faces.

Are you not satisfied?

But this is the best they can offer after all the discussions!

Does Teacher Xiaochuan really want an S-level contract and 15% royalties?!

That's the legendary treatment that only top-tier authors with tens of millions of copies sold can possibly receive!

Aida Ryuji looked hesitant.

“Teacher Xiaochuan…” he began hesitantly, attempting to explain, “This condition, for a newcomer, is already…”

Seiji Fujiwara interrupted him with a smile: "I understand what the editor-in-chief means."

“You know the value of this book better than I do.”

“I can accept this A-level contract. But…” He paused, his eyes sharpening, “I hope that next time we sit here, I will see a truly top-tier contract.”

After saying that, he picked up the pen on the table and signed his name at the end of the contract.

Ryuji Aida and Sonoko Machida stared at him in a daze.

They were stunned by Seiji Fujiwara's powerful, almost arrogant, self-confidence.

Next time, a truly maximum contract?

So confident?

Ninety-nine percent of authors in the industry will never even reach the threshold of a top-tier contract in their entire lives.

However, considering Seiji Fujiwara's age...

"Great!" Aida Ryuji slapped his thigh excitedly, "Since Mr. Xiaochuan is so confident, I, Aida Ryuji, am willing to oblige... Next time we sign a contract, I will do my best to get it from the board of directors!"

He has high hopes for the potential of the young man before him!

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 Eight: The Surprised Real Estate Agent

The signing is complete.

It was noon when Seiji Fujiwara walked out of the Shinazugawa Bunko building.

hum-

Buzz—.

He had just reached a quiet street corner, preparing to think about his next plan, when the old cell phone in his pocket vibrated twice in a row, and the screen lit up.

These are two text message notifications from the bank.

Article :

[Dear customer, your account ending in XXXX received a deposit of JPY 1,000,000 on [Date] at 12:03 PM. Summary: Shinazugawa signing fee.]

Article :

【尊敬的客户，您的尾号XXXX账户于X月X日12时05分入账：JPY6，400,000。摘要：《6天6人6把枪》预付版税。】

(Note: Price: 800 yen x first print run: 8 copies x 10% royalties = 640 million yen)

As Seiji Fujiwara looked at the long string of amounts on his phone screen, the corners of his mouth curled up in a smile.

That adds up to a total of seven million four hundred thousand yen!

Adding the previous two million in prize money, the total amount is as high as nine million four hundred thousand yen!

Nearly ten million!

This amount of money is insignificant to truly wealthy people.

But for an average family, it would take at least ten years' worth of savings!

"Oh ho, now we can start enjoying ourselves."

Seiji Fujiwara whistled excitedly and immediately decided to move!

He simply flagged down a taxi on the roadside, opened the door, and got in.

"Driver, please go to the port area, near Akasaka, and find a high-end real estate agency," he said to the driver.

The driver glanced at the ordinary-looking boy through the rearview mirror. Although he found it a bit strange, he nodded and started the car.

……

……

Half an hour later, the taxi stopped on a busy street in Akasaka, Minato Ward.

This is one of Kyoto's upscale districts.

The streets were spotless and clean, lined with flagship stores of stylish brands.

Seiji Fujiwara walked into a real estate agency.

The store was brightly and softly lit, and several female real estate agents dressed in elegant business suits were greeting clients.

"welcome!"

A tall, beautiful female real estate agent immediately came forward to greet them.

A sweet smile graced her face.

But when she saw Seiji Fujiwara's simple clothes and youthful face, a hint of disappointment flashed deep in her beautiful eyes.

Another student who stumbled in by accident, probably just wanting to broaden their horizons.

She'd seen plenty of young people like that—curious, but penniless.

However, her good professional ethics allowed her to maintain a polite and enthusiastic demeanor.

She bowed slightly and asked softly, "Sir, how can I help you? Would you like to learn about our available properties, or are you looking to rent or buy a property?"

She prioritized gathering information, which could be considered a subtle way of probing.

"Rent."

Seiji Fujiwara was straightforward and direct.

Hearing those two words deepened the female real estate agent's disappointment.

Rent?

With an outfit that costs no more than 10,000 yen in total?

I'm afraid they can't even afford the deposit!