The Shocking Eunuch, Reborn as a Literary Girl

Chapter 47: A Surge of Creative Desire (Please Read On)

Like most other isekai (another world) novels, this one also includes a lot of descriptions of the protagonist's inner thoughts.

Previously, Ruriko Chishima had been somewhat resistant to this kind of plot.

She believes that most toilet paper authors write such inner monologues in a meaningless and uninteresting way, which only exposes what kind of real-world loser the author is, which is why they write such illogical wish-fulfillment novels.

But this novel.
They are clearly the same inner monologues.

However, the feeling it evokes is completely different.

That kind of real, delicate feeling of inferiority and powerlessness is so real that you can't help but empathize with it.

It gave Chishima Ruriko a very good first impression right from the start.

Therefore, although it is a big truck of formulas, the formulas are about not working hard when young and choosing ability after death.

But because of the delicate brushstrokes, she still had the motivation to keep reading.

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And so, without realizing it, I spent the whole afternoon watching.

During those few hours that afternoon, she forgot that this was work, and she also forgot that she had initially approached the novel with a critical attitude.

She just...
I was simply immersed in it.

During this process, she discovered that this novel was very different from other isekai (another world) novels.

Other fantasy novels often don't feel like a real world.

Instead, it feels like a Japanese fantasy RPG world, with a less rigorous background setting that is quite detached from reality.

The characters are often very stereotypical.
The formula includes elves, demons, and orcs; the formula includes swordsmen, merchants, and archers.
It's as if all these novels share the same poorly made Japanese RPG game as their foundation, and then make some simple modifications on top of that.

The protagonist seems to be adventuring in a more realistic game world, where he offers readers some completely unrealistic fantasies.

Ruriko Chishima disliked this kind of story.

However, this novel gives people a different feeling.

From the very beginning, the author put a lot of effort into creating a very realistic and immersive alternate world for the reader.

The nuanced portrayal of the protagonist's psychology also played a significant role at this point.

Her crisis
Her predicament
Her inferiority complex.
She feels a sense of happiness about her current life, coupled with a feeling of unease and helplessness at the thought of losing it at any moment.
These things were etched in the heart of Ruriko Chishima, the reader, in a rather profound way.

The depiction of the otherworld and the portrayal of the characters' psychology are so exquisite that the sense of immersion and identification is incredibly strong.

Therefore, even small gains that seem insignificant in other novels can bring great satisfaction to Ruriko, the reader.

There's no need to defeat the Demon King.
It doesn't require any once-in-a-century great opportunity.

Even a tiny, insignificant gain, like having an extra stew with meat at home or buying an inexpensive magic wand for your sister, is a huge bonus.

Ruriko Chishima herself has an older sister, which makes her portrayal of this sisterly relationship particularly relatable.

But she believes that even those without a sister can immerse themselves in the story and enjoy the happiness it brings.
And so, she watched for several hours without realizing it.

By the time the first volume was nearing its end, the protagonist and his sister had completely escaped poverty; meat, which they used to be hesitant to buy, was now something they could afford freely.

My younger sister has also gone to magic academy, and her education is finally on track.

We can move to a new house soon; we just need to save up some money.

Everything about it made me feel so satisfied.

Then, at that moment...
"Three days from now, your entire family will die."

Upon seeing this, Ruriko Chishima's tension was instantly heightened to its peak.

The entire preceding volume had laid the groundwork, creating a complete sense of immersion and identification with everything the protagonist possessed. The protagonist's achievements felt like her own.

The protagonist's loss is like her loss.

Bringing up a sense of crisis at a time like this is extremely effective.

She couldn't help but flip through it, and then she discovered...
"That's it??"

That's it???

Yes, the story ends here.

The rest is simply a cold, impersonal statement: "End of Volume One".

This drove Ruriko Chishima crazy.

"Aaaaaah!!!! Why can't a single volume even finish telling a story? If you can't finish it, then don't throw out cliffhangers and keep me in suspense! You damn thing!!!"

She really wants to rush to the author's house right now, imprison him, and make him write more.

To satisfy her craving, she even went online to search for the online version of the novel.

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"These are completely different things! The difference between the online version and the paperback version is too great!"

The online version is not only styled like typical isekai (another world) toilet paper, but its plot is also roughly the same as the light novel version, only the pace is about ten times faster.

This means
Not only did she not see the content she wanted on the online version, but she was also largely spoiled about the rest of the story.

At this point, Ruriko Chishima completely broke down.

"Whoaaaaaahh ...

"Isn't this web version just pure spoilers compared to the paperback version?! Can you please delete this stuff?!"

She rolled around on the bed in a frenzy, biting and tearing at her blankets to relieve her emotional stress.

After spending about ten minutes calming down and controlling my impatience to read the next volume,
Ruriko Chishima made a decision.

"I absolutely have to take this job."

Generally speaking, given her status, it's always the book publishers and authors who beg her to collaborate with them.

But this time, it's really different.

It's not that the library is begging her.

Rather, she had a strong desire to cooperate with the other party.

It's been a very, very long time since I've had a novel that inspires me to create like this.

After reading the first volume of the story, she felt an urge to draw the characters, especially her younger sister, herself.

She had even begun to form an image of a cute little sister in her mind.

She wanted to use her own brushstrokes to draw the most lovable and captivating younger sister for readers.

In light novels, a character's popularity often follows their character design.

It would be terrible if a character's popularity was only so-so because the artwork wasn't cute enough. We absolutely cannot let such a charming character be buried because of the artwork!
With that in mind, she replied to Makoto Mukaiyama: "Give me the author's contact information, and I will visit him in person later."

　P.S.: Please continue reading!

　　I'm starting to write my drafts today. There will be a big update event on the day it's published.

　　If I can keep up with the manuscript, I might be able to replicate the protagonist's record of updating twenty chapters a day.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)