manga artist Kirito

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...take responsibility?

Shouldn't you be the ones responsible for me?

I... am still a minor!

What exactly do you all want to do to me?

247

【NO.244 Various Arrangements】

Let's ignore the milk issue for now.

I, Kirito, will bear the brunt of this world's filth.

"Regarding the anime adaptation of 'Black Album'..."

Standing at the very front of the desk, Kirito-kun, with his back to the projection screen, spoke earnestly and seriously, "As core members of the club, you all must already know about the sales figures of the light novel's collected volumes. The subsequent sales of the game adaptation also exceeded expectations, even earning it the title of a masterpiece that helps people break out of anime/manga fandom. The influence of this work..."

"Shut up, Strawberry! If you dare say that 'East Malaysian mistress' thing out loud, I'll fuck your ass right now!"

“…Uh, I’ll shut up.”

With a sullen expression, Strawberry shrank back and said, "Please continue, Fujiwara-senpai."

Without a doubt, the partisan conflict in this work is terrifying. The author chose one side... or rather, the protagonist chose one side, and was sure to receive razor blades from the other side.

"Let's not talk about that now. I'm in charge of the main planning, and the director and key animator is Kousaka. Ichigo and Ayane will be my assistants. But I don't have much time, so the schedule will definitely be very tight, and it will be for the best."

"I've sent the main information to your email addresses. If you haven't received it, it means this project isn't your responsibility—of course, it's only this project. There's a bigger project coming up that I need you to handle. I know your strengths, and you're in charge of the programming and technical aspects... Although I don't think it's really necessary, I'll still ask for your help later."

"Please don't say that, Fujiwara-senpai, it hurts my heart so much!"

Yui, whose face appeared on various computers, had been seen by the programmer long ago, especially after Kiritani-kun said it wasn't her business, which made her feel like her lover's life was in utter darkness.

"Anyway, I've given all the arrangements. As for the original artwork for the website login page... is anyone willing to volunteer?"

Kiritani pushed up his glasses, which shimmered brilliantly under the projected light. "Let me make this clear beforehand: if you don't satisfy me, I won't hesitate to cut your spot and replace it with someone else!"

Although Kiritani-kun is not the most senior member of the team, he is definitely the one who can do the most. Apart from Akane Kousaka, the most convincing member of the team is Fujiwara Echizen. In addition, he is currently in charge of most aspects of this project, so no member would think that he could do the same thing.

“…Leave that to me, Echizen.”

"Alright, I'll leave this to you."

Kiritani nodded. Although this senior's ideas were a bit plain, his unique visual style was very captivating, making him a very suitable candidate for this job.

"After that... well, let me see if there's anything else that hasn't been arranged yet... never mind, you can tell me, Akasaka."

He flipped through the notebook and found that there were many things that Kirito-kun hadn't had time to look at last night, in other words, things he didn't know yet.

If that's the case, then it means that he can't handle these arrangements well, and it's only natural that they should be left to Akane Kosaka.

Incidentally, the reason for the change in address is not because our relationship has deteriorated, but simply because we are currently working together.

"Ok."

After Kiritani sat down, Akane Kosaka put on the non-prescription glasses she had taken from Kiritani earlier. "From now on, I will make arrangements that are more urgent and meticulous than those made by Fujiwara. Compared to other clubs, our Rouge en rouge club is most lacking in manpower. Now is the time for the capable to do more, and complaining is not allowed."

The proper aura emanating from Akane Kosaka was the majesty befitting a leader.

"Of course, once the assigned work is done, you can do whatever you want—so, first, let's talk about the majority of the artists, blah blah blah..."

"Secondly, regarding the anime adaptation of Sword Art Online..."

"Pfft!"

Kiritani-kun felt somewhat fortunate that he hadn't been drinking water earlier; it was incredibly clever of him.

"Hmm? Fujiwara, do you have any opinions about the Sword Art Online anime adaptation?"

"Uh, I'm sorry, I have no objection."

Kiritani took a deep breath to calm himself, then looked up at the woman exuding an aura of pressure. "Anime adaptation... I think it's inevitable, but isn't it a bit too hasty, Kousaka?"

Hmm...too hasty?

"Oh? Continue..."

"Currently, the manga has only a few dozen chapters, and only three chapters are released each week. In this slow... no, actually it's considered quite fast."

Kiritani scratched his head. "According to what you said, if we start considering an anime adaptation now, the manga's progress will definitely fall behind. Even if we are short-staffed and work slowly to begin with, the manga's progress will still lag behind the anime."

Not to mention, this will greatly increase my workload.

You woman, give me a break!

"I think Fujiwara-senpai is right. If the manga's progress can't keep up, even if the animation team is working on it at a fast pace, they'll get stuck here."

"Seconded."

"..."

Akane Kosaka opened her mouth slightly, but before she could say anything, Kiritani interrupted her.

"After that, there will always be fans of the original work, no matter where they are. If you prepare according to the detailed outline, and then you can't get closer to the original work, then you'll suffer a terrible fate in the anime adaptation."

Kiritani felt a strange urge to laugh. He had been caught in this anime joke. It wasn't just A1 that was involved; other companies were too. Oh, right, I heard there's an actor named Kyoto Animation who's really good at acting.

"...Never mind, let's postpone this matter for now."

Akane Kosaka rubbed her forehead. Actually, she did have a way to solve the manga progress problem that Kirito mentioned, but it wasn't quite right and there were certain risks involved.

Incidentally, if Kirito doesn't object, Sword Art Online is definitely going to be adapted into an anime, because Kirito is always the only one in the team who dares to speak up first.

"In that case... the adaptation of the game will have to be postponed, but the CG aspect cannot be shirked. Fujiwara, you will be in charge of this personally. Is that alright?"

"……no problem."

Kiritani-kun rolled his eyes. This woman was deliberately trying to give him trouble. They had clearly agreed that she was just here to help, but why did it feel like they were back to the way things were before?

With such a huge workload... it's no wonder it can't be finished in a short time!

Summer vacation is a vacation! It's for playing, not for working, you idiot!

"Then, let's continue with the arrangements that aren't finished..."

P.S.: Recommending the book "There's Nothing Wrong with How to Become a Justice Seeker" is just another routine...

The author's name is a bit strange; it's called "Smiling While Ignoring Urging for Updates"...

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【NO.245 Shocking!】

"So, the handling of the incident is largely complete."

"Oh, let's go have lunch then... Ah, I mean well, but I'm sorry, there's not enough time for me to go home and make you some noodles."

"As expected, you can't do anything except what's below."

"You should be grateful if there's anything to eat. You're the first man I ever had to step into the kitchen, so even if it's just noodles, you should eat it with a happy expression!"

"I'm sorry, I have no intention of letting you have lunch."

"Eh……?"

…………

It's a melodramatic plot...

Kiritani-kun has always been very annoying, so he has never appeared before. Stomach medicine is also annoying, so there has never been any sign of such a thing. But it is inevitable. Since the plot is called melodramatic, it is naturally unavoidable.

In a hospital in Tokyo, Kiritani held his medical report, his expression unchanged. The four words that had accompanied him since childhood appeared on the report as usual.

Screw malnutrition!

Sitting outside waiting for Akane Kosaka's medical examination to finish, Kiritani-kun pondered his next work arrangements. Soon, he saw Akane Kosaka come out from inside.

"How about it?"

Before Kiritani could speak, Akane Kosaka asked with a slight grin.

"usual."

Kiritani-kun remained expressionless and sparing with his words.

"Oh! Still malnourished. It seems your little girlfriend isn't taking very good care of you either, Asuna-kun."

"I feel it's a problem with the hospital."

Having reached this conclusion, Kiritani then asked, "Where's your medical report? Give it to me."

"I reckon it'll take a few minutes or so before they come out."

Akane Kosaka scratched her head. "I'll go down to the vending machine and get two bottles of water. Don't forget to get your medical report."

"Okay, I know. Come back soon. I don't like hospitals, and I especially don't like being alone in a hospital."

...If you think about it seriously, just how withdrawn do you have to be to come to the hospital alone?

Of course, besides disliking the smell of disinfectant in hospitals, Kiritani-kun also had... some things he didn't want to think about.

"Okay, I know, you coward!"

Before Kiritani could react, Akane Kosaka reached out and ruffled his hair before quickly walking into the stairwell.

"Damn, is she going to style it into a side ponytail?"

Stroking his messy hair, Kiritani pouted in dissatisfaction, his wandering gaze suddenly stopping and locking onto a long-haired woman wearing a white coat.

Well, there are plenty of female doctors in hospitals wearing white coats, but I guess there are very few with hair that goes past the knees.

Although I'm a little confused about whether it's true or not, upon careful consideration, it doesn't seem very likely. After all, this is Tokyo, not Chiba, and it's during the holidays. Only a fool would continue wearing a white coat, right?

In addition, this person walks a bit awkwardly, holding a pencil with one hand and covering their stomach with the other... Could they be pregnant?

No, no, no, the OB/GYN is not far away, but it's behind mine...

"Ms. Kosaka... Ah, you're Mr. Kiritani who came with Ms. Kosaka, right? This is supposedly your girlfriend's medical report. Her physical condition is even worse than yours, not to mention her nutrition. And then there's more..."

"Okay, I think that's fine, thank you!"

Seeing the doctor's hesitant expression, Kirito's lips twitched involuntarily. To be honest, he hated doctors making that kind of expression the most. Even if the plot suddenly took a turn that made him want to punch the doctor, Kirito didn't want to see that expression. It would be better if they just said what they wanted to say.

"Uh, well... okay then."

The doctor opened his mouth, then nodded, and patted Kiritani on the shoulder. "Take good care of your girlfriend, young man!"

"...This is only natural."

Suppressing the urge to teach him a lesson, Kiritani smiled and nodded, but things seemed to be developing in a rather unpleasant way.

"If you have any questions, feel free to come to me. As for the arrangements... well, we still need to wait for you, the family member, to make the decision."

That's like saying the watermelon is actually pregnant...

Please don't do that to the doctor; it could lead to misunderstandings!

"Okay, thank you."

As he began browsing his medical report, Kiritani-kun immediately noticed the most important detail—yes, great, he wasn't pregnant.

I knew it! I haven't done anything yet, and this girl is still a spinster.

"Uh……"

Slightly stunned, Kirigaya-kun's expression gradually became a little forced. "How damn melodramatic is this? Please, stop this, it's really annoying!"

"Annoying? What's annoying?"

Akane Kousaka, who returned carrying two bottles of water and two yakisoba rolls, asked in confusion, "Could it be...?"

"Yeah, we're both malnourished right now, and it's driving us crazy. The doctor is even going to write us a list of supplements... Only an idiot would buy that!"

"Malnutrition...it might be contagious, after all, even idiots can get it now."

Akane Kosaka looked at Kiritani-kun with a serious expression, then patted her chest. "But you really scared me. The way you looked just now was like you heard I'm pregnant and the child is yours... Hehe!"

...Shouldn't the child be mine?

"You'd better just live out your days alone like Jing Ke'ai!"

Kiritani-kun took the lead and said, "We're in a hurry, so you should eat these two pieces of bread first. Afterwards, I'll call a meeting with all the senior members. I have something to announce."

"Huh? Announcing...?"

Unwrapping the package of yakisoba bread, Akane Kosaka ignored the smell of disinfectant and the stares of those around her, took a bite of the bread, and said, "Are you trying to announce that you're going to marry me?"