manga artist Kirito

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Akane Kosaka muttered, "It's not like you can actually believe it..."

Then, she saw the words on the note that seemed to foreshadow everything.

[Am I an idiot? What could possibly make you think you're Alessita and I'm not Eswatini? Heat up the food first, it's definitely getting cold.]

"It's not like you'd actually stay by Alessita's side like Eswatini—if you're worried about the food getting cold, you could have just left it... and told me beforehand."

Akane Takasaka tore off the sticky notes and pasted them together in order. Then, following the instructions on the notes, she brought all the heated dishes to the living room and approached the TV, which she had just turned on and off. "Well, the TV won't take up any space... Ah, chopsticks!"

But as she picked up her chopsticks, she saw a new note—

[Are you stupid? Wash your hands first, you just touched the trash can!]

"I'm starting to get a little angry!"

She smiled faintly and nodded in affirmation, but these words were only for herself. Wiping the water off her hands, she quickly settled into the sofa with her chopsticks. Just as she was about to start eating, her phone rang. Her first instinct was to throw the phone away, but she ultimately restrained herself.

She stared at the new email titled "[This is your home and people]", her lips slightly parted, her expression showing some surprise. However, she was more concerned about the content, and what she saw was Kiritani Kazuto with a few specks of cream on his face and a melancholy expression.

With a swipe of her finger, she cropped out Kiritani's picture from the group photo of Kiritani, Asuna, and Shiina Mashiro, and started grinning foolishly at the image...

P.S.: That's all for today... I'll continue tomorrow.

448

【NO.443 The title is just troublesome】

Friday, in the classroom.

Kiritani-kun rested his chin on his hand, looking out the window with a melancholy expression. Yesterday was his birthday. Although it was a rather uneventful day, the fact that so many people celebrated with him made it surprisingly nice. Kiritani-kun even had the illusion that he had become a "normie."

As for what exactly happened last night, and what joyful things happened (how the hell should I know, I've never celebrated my birthday like this before), in short, Kiritani-kun just doesn't want to recall it.

However, there's something I have to mention: in the morning, Xigua sent me an email with a picture attached—well, a Xigua-style lazy morning photo.

Although the photo was very well taken, capturing both the angle and the languid atmosphere perfectly, Kiritani-kun found it really strange. Sushio has never been the type to enjoy taking photos, and he has never taken a photo specifically to send before. What Kiritani-kun found even stranger was that, apart from the photo of him waking up, there was absolutely no text in the email.

I was truly shocked!

When Kiritani saw the email, he even wondered if Watermelon was possessed by someone. But after chatting with Ichigo, he learned that Watermelon was in an unusually good mood today and even said good morning to him. As it turned out, Watermelon was indeed having a problem.

But thinking about it seriously... that's just how women are.

Of course, what's bothering Kiritani-kun right now isn't the watermelon, but rather that he has PE class coming up, and it's going to be cloudy with a strong wind outside. If only it were raining! Then he could stay in the classroom and draw manga.

On the podium, the female teacher walked back and forth with her textbook, clearly explaining the content and related concepts. Suddenly, she stopped and turned her gaze to the back of the classroom. She could see Alice Qingbelk, a transfer student who had recently transferred to the school, resting her chin on her interlaced fingers, looking serenely at Kiritani-kun who was gazing out the window. The female teacher's eyes twitched slightly, and her fingers gripping the chalk unconsciously tightened, causing the chalk to fall naturally.

To be honest, this kind of scene is quite common.

Almost every time the female teachers came to teach them, they would see this scene: most of the time Alice would stare at Kiritani like a lovesick girl, while Kiritani would occasionally listen attentively, but most of the time he would be doing random things. The only constant was Alice's unwavering gaze on Kiritani...

Ugh! How could students reeking of sour smells be in my classroom at a time like this?!

Hiratsuka Shizuka took a deep breath. "Alice, please pay attention in class!"

As she spoke, she threw the chalk out. Kiritani-kun, who was looking out the window, calmly raised his hand, caught the flying chalk between two fingers, and looked somewhat bewildered.

Isn't "Quiet and Cute" referring to Alice?

Why is the chalk being thrown coming towards me?

With a displeased glare at the female teacher, Kiritani-san decided he had to do something about it. Although she was a teacher, she had really gone too far—well, considering the grudge from last night when she was forced into the cake, he definitely had to get revenge.

"...Ahem, that's about all for today."

Hiratsuka Shizuka calmly put down her textbook, closed the lesson plan on the table, tapped the table lightly, and looked at Kiritani-kun, saying, "Kiritani, come to my office during lunch break."

"Okay, teacher."

Kiritani pretended that he would definitely go back, but in reality, he was waiting for the female teacher to look for him after the physical education class.

Seriously, if they weren't at school, Kiritani might have already sprayed the half-finished Musashino milk he kept in his drawer onto her face.

However, dealing with Shizuka is actually quite simple. Someone sent her a collector's edition of the first issue of Shonen Jump. Given Shizuka's love for Shonen Jump, if Kirito-kun reveals that he has a collector's edition of the first issue of Shonen Jump, she'll probably come over and ask for it right away, and then offer to exchange it for something of equal value... Hmm! The legendary after-school tutoring program can come however she wants, right?

Uh-huh, calm down, calm down. This kind of news absolutely has to be leaked unintentionally, otherwise... well, for that hot-blooded idiot Hiratsuka Shizuka, there's no other way.

"Alright, get out of class dismissed."

The female teacher walked out of the classroom with her lesson plan and textbooks, and as she turned around, she gave Kiritani a look that said, "If you don't come, you're dead," before gracefully disappearing from everyone's sight.

"Who cares about you!"

Muttering to himself, Kirigaya-kun pulled out his half-finished Musashino drink from his drawer. Alice next to him was chatting with Kato Megumi about something, but judging from their expressions, it was probably something funny. Therefore, Kirigaya-kun didn't intend to disturb them and instead walked out of the classroom.

Next up is PE class. The initial lining up and sprint are absolutely necessary, but Kiritani-kun wants to skip it right now... Unless the PE teacher is a woman, not many people would like the sprint at the beginning of PE class, right?

Speaking of which, I'm in a pretty relaxed state right now. Although the snow season is coming soon, with Kiritani-kun's actions, it's impossible for a scene like "I was the one who started it" to happen.

Leaning his elbow against the railing, Kiritani yawned slightly. "This is youth..."

He shook the small amount of milk and saw Sinon walking towards him. "What... is something wrong?"

She chuckled and replied, "Of course I have something to do. I'm Fujiwara-sensei's assistant now."

"The comic...we'll have to discuss that later."

Kiritani-kun, biting his straw, said, "I'll send the script for the new work to your email later. You can take a look at it during your lunch break. You also need to get to know the art style of the new work... Never mind, come find me in the manga department during your lunch break, and I'll give you the completed manuscript and script."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Um... have you ever thought about joining the manga club? That would make it much easier for us to discuss new works."

"Is Fujiwara-sensei sure you want me to join?"

She tilted her head slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips, "...Hmm, so the so-called manga club is actually Fujiwara-sensei's harem, isn't it? Does that mean Fujiwara-sensei isn't even sparing his assistants now?"

...You might not believe it, but many male comic artists' female assistants are actually members of their harems.

So why let the assistant off the hook?

"Well, I was originally in the video game club, but if I join the manga club, I'll have to leave the club..."

She raised her eyes and said, "Then I'll trouble you to wait a little while at noon, Mr. Fujiwara."

His expression gradually became somewhat strange.

Kiritani-kun nodded blankly.

Ps:

Okay, three updates it is.

Requesting support from headquarters—

449

【NO.444 Operational Error】

Sometimes, between men and women... well, it doesn't necessarily have to be between men and women.

I mean, even if two people don't hold hands or kiss, just standing together will attract attention, and it's the kind of look that makes people think they're showing affection. Speaking of which, it seems that nowadays, not only kissing in public, but also having sex in public is quite common, isn't it?

In short, Kiritani was just talking to Sinon about manga, but he still attracted glares from the surrounding students who wanted to burn him alive.

What's wrong? It was just a conversation with everyone smiling, nothing sweet talk, and no holding hands or anything...

"Look over there, the famous Mr. Kiritani has found a new target, this time it's Asada from Class F."

"It's over! Almost no one that Kirigaya has set his sights on has managed to escape..."

"As far as I know, Shiina and Asada from Class F are quite close, right?"

"Perhaps this is the legendary Minotaur?"

"Perhaps, this is what a big shot is like."

Stop chattering away! If you're so capable, come over here and say it to my face!

Kiritani-kun, with dead fish eyes, thought, "These guys really have a lot to do. Can't they stop gossiping?"

Furthermore, Kiritani-kun can already imagine how many versions there would be after these guys spread the scene that seems to be a dog food party, and after various modifications...

She squinted her eyes, clasped her hands together, and said expectantly, "I will submit my application to join the club later. I hope everyone in the manga club can get along well."

No, getting along well is impossible. Not to mention Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha, who are bound to argue whenever they meet, even Asuna and Alice are in a state of open and covert rivalry. Apart from the quiet Shiina Mashiro who is always drawing and the ever-calm Shiina, I think there is absolutely no way they can get along well... If we follow the light novel formula, this is the legendary harem in flames.

Of course, there aren't any male protagonists like me in light novels who can remain calm even when the fire is burning right up to their feet.

...After all, light novel male protagonists are known for being kind and oblivious.

Can the other main characters be as calm, confident, and exceptionally capable as me?

—If anyone tells me again that I'm calm but secretly passionate, I'll kill them!

By the way, Sinon-san, it's probably impossible for everyone to get along with you now. You know, your name caused hostility from the entire Manga Club and the entire Service Club last night—hmm? What happened to Yui? Yui didn't even submit an application to join the Service Club, and besides, does the mascot... count as a member?

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Shino-san clenched her fist and slammed it into her palm, taking two steps back with a slightly wary look. "Hey, I was just saying, Fujiwara-sensei, the manga club's activities aren't about building lovey-dovey relationships, are they? -- I knew it! Just thinking about it makes me think how amazing it is to have an entire harem gathered in one club, and yet the harem members don't fight or try to cut you up with a knife or anything. As expected of Fujiwara-sensei!"

"Really……"

Kiritani threw away the milk carton and quickly pressed down on Sinon's shoulders, pushing her against the railing. His slightly forward-leaning body was almost pressing against Sinon's chest, their cheeks less than ten centimeters apart. Strands of his hair fell on Sinon's face, and she could feel Kiritani's hot breath and smell the milk...

Kiritani-kun displayed a domineering attitude, pinning Shino-san down on the wall, perfectly achieving the goal of a wall slam.

With an extremely imposing presence, Kiritani reached out and hooked his finger around Sinon's delicate chin, his dark eyes fixed on hers, instantly creating a rosy atmosphere.

"If you're worried about getting along with each other, or about being bombarded with displays of affection like dogs..."

He grinned slightly and moved a little closer to Shino-san. "Once you become a member of my harem, you don't need to worry, right? Everyone here is easy to get along with, I think you can figure that out."

Completely bewildered by the sudden attack and the following words, Shino-san was utterly stunned and had no idea how to react.

"Didn't you just say that the manga artist and his assistant... what exactly made you think that the male manga artist and his female assistant weren't actually having an affair?"

As he spoke slowly, Kiritani lifted his leg slightly, pressing it against Sinon's black-stockinged calves, and slowly slid it upwards. "So, how could I possibly let go of such a cute assistant like you, who also has a pretty good figure?"

"Alas!"

With a shocked expression, as if she had suddenly realized what situation she was in, Shino-san couldn't help but exclaim, and the way she looked at Kiritani-kun completely changed.

"So, from now on, you're mine."

His knees slid upwards along Sinon's absolute territory, and the moment they touched her short skirt, Kiritani's expression changed drastically. He felt his wrist, which was hooked around Sinon's chin, being grabbed, and a foot kicked him in the shin. The pain had barely begun to appear when he was sent flying.

He hurriedly tried to deflect the impact with his hands upon landing, but still couldn't avoid falling to the ground. Kiritani looked up and saw Sinon, expressionless, casually clapping her hands, then giving him the middle finger before turning and leaving.

...I never expected that Shino-san had also practiced, and her stance was quite good.

Just when Kirito thought that this was going a bit too far in his self-destructive behavior, he heard something that completely baffled him.

"I'll think about it, but if you do this again next time, I'll break your third leg."

...What an idiot!

It shouldn't be like this!

Having gone to such lengths, how could one not expect the favorability rating to drop by at least 50%?

What the heck is this "considering" thing? This whole operation is a mess! ...Something's not right, something's really not right!

Lying on the ground, Kiritani ignored the pain radiating from his back, staring blankly at the sky—the world seemed to be growing more and more unfamiliar.

"Although I don't know what's going on, it's really not good for Kirito-san to be lying here."

A sound snapped Kiritani out of his reverie. He turned his head slightly and immediately saw the skirt swaying in the wind and a glimpse of her white panties...

Quite surprised, after watching for two or three seconds, Kiritani raised his eyes and saw the class president's expression, which was filled with strong dissatisfaction, as well as a hint of shame and embarrassment. She reached out to cover her skirt and lifted her right foot slightly, as if she wanted to hit Kiritani, but in the end she put it down.

"...I'm really going to kick you to death!"

P.S.: Logically speaking, he should have been beaten up, so Kiritani-kun was beaten up.

"Calm yet subtly passionate" is the description given by authors in the author group...

450

【NO.445 The Loser Arrives】

"I've been hit, help me up!"

"Not only do I not want to pull you, I also have thoughts of hitting you."

I don't need you to pull me up, honestly...

Kiritani got up from the ground, dusted off his back, looked at the class president whose face was slightly flushed, and asked, "Did you need something?"

"Class is about to start, come and line up with me."

Her eyes seemed uneasy as she gathered her stray hairs with her hand. "You never line up in PE class, and the class will lose points!"