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"In addition, we need to train everyone's ability to cooperate with different people."

"I hope that Aoi Miyamori will take on the role of production manager for 'Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions'."

"Wait! Don't steal my people!" Takeuchi Yasuyuki quickly stopped him. "No wonder you suddenly said you wanted to re-select, so that's what you were after. Miyamori worked very well with me last quarter, so he should definitely be with me this quarter too."

"Come on! Miyamori can work well with anyone, that's something everyone can see..."

Masamune stared speechlessly at the two of them, feeling as if the place had suddenly turned into a battlefield.

However, people who are capable, ambitious, and have good personalities are bound to be sought after.

Although she has been working in the industry for less than a year, Miyamori Aoi has indeed made rapid progress. She is good at asking others for advice and has a good personality.

In terms of her work experience, she has indeed made very few mistakes.

"Miyamori, just pick one. The position will remain the same; you'll still be the production manager."

This... the pressure was suddenly thrown at me.

Under the watchful eyes of the two, Miyamori Aoi felt somewhat helpless and hesitant.

“Miyamori, there are many delusional scenes in Chuunibyou, so we often collaborate with the 3D department. Also, it’s up to you to decide which illustrators to collaborate with.” Kinoshita Seiichi threw out the bait first.

"Please guide me from now on!" Miyamori Aoi took the bait instantly.

Misa just joined the company's 3D department today. Shizuka should be able to get a minor voice acting role in this animation, and it's not impossible for her to get a main or supporting role as well. We'll also get Ema involved in the animation.

The four of them worked together on an animation, which gave them more topics to discuss when they had dinner together afterwards.

"That despicable fatso," Yasuyuki Takeuchi muttered under his breath.

"Hey... the swearing part is over already," Kinoshita Seiichi said with a smile.

"Hmph! I'll treat you to fried chicken tomorrow."

"OK, I forgive you."

Chapter 104 You're being way too blunt!

Compared to the anime, the light novel "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions" sold out much faster.

After some simple promotion, light novels quickly appeared in bookstores of all sizes across the country.

For many readers, the author Yuta Togashi is an unfamiliar name, but the novel of the same name as the anime Musashino is currently producing this season, the protagonist and the author share the same name, and the illustrations are beautiful enough to justify the purchase.

The excellent subject matter and quality of the product, after its release, sparked heated discussions online, quickly creating a virtuous cycle.

"So this is what 'chuunibyou' is called. I've learned something new. I used to have this phase too, just not as severe."

"With the author's name being the same as the protagonist's name, plus this unique writing style, this must be Da Zhangwei's alternate account, right?"

"So, you not only changed your pen name, but you also specifically changed your paperback publisher. Are you that afraid that people will find out you have chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)? (laughs)"

"Next time there's a signing event for the Oregairu novel, I'll definitely bring a copy of 'Chuunibyou Love' with me."

Seeing the heated discussions online, Hachiman Hikigaya, who was lazing in bed, instantly woke up.

Although some schools have already ended their holidays today, Soubu High School will end its holidays tomorrow. Therefore, as the last day of the holiday, Hachiman Hikigaya was still sleeping in until after 10 a.m.

Of course, this is also a reward for myself for working hard on writing all this time.

Even diligent light novel authors sometimes want to take a break.

Why was it exposed? The pen name was clearly written; it was Togashi Yuta.

'What writing style? Is it that easy to tell?'

Just then, the phone rang, and the caller ID showed it was Aiba Editor.

Looking at the caller ID, Hachiman Hikigaya really didn't want to answer the phone.

Aiba is the editor of Oregairu, and his work is published in a different paperback edition than Kagurazaka Ayame's work, Chuunibyou.

Hachiman Hikigaya knew perfectly well why she was calling; she was definitely questioning him about why he had suddenly published a light novel on another paperback platform.

The problem is that it's really hard to pin this on Hayase.

'What's the point of changing the paperback publisher? I even spent 500,000 yen just for the pen name Togashi Yuta.'

'Huh...? It seems I didn't pay for it. Oh well, never mind.'

At that moment, another caller ID appeared on the phone screen.

Seeing Hayase Masamune on the caller ID, Hachiman Hikigaya felt a strange sense of relief and then pressed the answer button.

"Hayase, what do you want?"

"The 'Chuunibyou' project is underway. I thought it would take several days, but perhaps because of the excellent quality of the previous anime, the investment was secured with just a few phone calls. All that's left is to sign the contract, which should be done this afternoon."

"Please get to the point, thank you."

Why does this person always ramble on on the phone? They're not so long-winded when we're talking face-to-face.

"We'll be there soon. For the reasons mentioned above, the project can be finalized today, and animation production can begin tomorrow."

At that moment, a soft laugh came from the other end of the phone.

"Because my animation script was somewhat rudimentary, it couldn't be used directly to draw storyboards; it had to be improved."

"Today is already the 6th, and time is limited, so we must complete the script as soon as possible."

"As a light novel author, you are very familiar with the story of Chuunibyou and should be able to handle this job. Therefore, I formally invite you to join our Musashino scriptwriting team to help improve the anime script for Chuunibyou."

Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly sat up and couldn't help but ask:

"Why are you looking for me? Aren't you one of the authors too?"

"We're producing three animations simultaneously this quarter, and we're short-staffed. Besides, in addition to scriptwriting, I also need to assist with managing other aspects of animation production. To put it simply: no time, short-staffed, anyone interested?"

"That's too brief! Um, I'm still a first-year high school student, not a working professional like you who needs to go to school every day. Besides, Chiba is too far from Tokyo."

"You can work online. Besides, your Zongwu High School starts tomorrow, right? Since you don't have anything to do right now, instead of being bored, you might as well immerse yourself in writing."

Hachiman Hikigaya hesitated, his mind in turmoil.

Writing novels isn't just about making money; the content is interesting, and I enjoy it myself. These many reasons fuel my motivation to write every day.

As for scripts...

"I have never written an animation script."

"Everyone has a first time. Scripts and novels are actually quite similar. You'll get used to it after writing a few. What we value is the story you create. Even if there are formatting errors, it doesn't matter."

"Can I?"

"Hachiman, even if not for now, you should think about the future."

"Come on! You used similar language once before when you forced me to write a light novel."

"Okay, let me put it another way. Don't you want more rewards? Compared to light novel authors, scriptwriters obviously have more opportunities."

"That kind of thinking is too utilitarian."

"Pragmatism, ambition, and desire are not necessarily bad things. Rather, they are what allow us to move forward more effectively."

At that moment, the voice on the other end of the phone took on a slightly seductive tone.

Why did Xiang Yu fail? Because he lacked ambition and only wanted to be the King of Chu, not the Emperor. Why did Uesugi Kenshin fail? Because he lacked ambition and, despite possessing unparalleled military talent, he was complacent and unwilling to make progress.

To put it more bluntly, don't you want to become a superhuman?

"You're being way too blunt!" Hachiman couldn't help but complain, but at the moment he spoke, he inexplicably felt a little flutter in his heart.

A superpowered person? I already am.

Although my abilities are quite ordinary, I'm too embarrassed to say it out loud.

"How much pay?"

"You make so much money from light novels, how can you still care about a little salary?"

Please call me a thrifty and capable homemaker.

"Two hundred thousand."

"A month?"

"There isn't that much script work; it might keep you busy for a few days at most, maybe a week or two."

"Two weeks for 200,000? Deal!"

……

The president's office on the third floor of Musashino.

Masamune hung up the phone and said with a smile:

"Hachigaya has already agreed, Maijo, the screenwriter. Please keep in touch with him frequently from now on."

“No problem, it’s what I should do.” Maizou nodded slightly. “I’m not good at describing the psychological problems of adolescents, and I find it difficult to empathize with them, but with Hachiman’s help, I’m sure I can improve the script.”

"Hachiman Hachiman, as the original chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) sufferer and now one of the authors, is definitely not a problem."

Previously, Mairou had stated that he was not suited to writing scripts for chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) stories and requested a replacement.

After much deliberation, Masamune quickly came up with the idea of ​​Hikigaya Hachiman.

He writes good light novels, so the script must be fine.

At the very least, they can provide materials and inspiration for maitake mushroom land plots via telephone.

Actually, Yuta Togashi himself is quite capable, but he's still in his chuunibyou phase, making him difficult to communicate with. He's much easier to talk to than Hikari.

After sending Maitake away from the occupied land, Masamune turned to other matters.

Previously, he stated that Hachiman Hikigaya's claim of being unavailable was not just a casual remark, but a fact.

Compared to school-themed anime like Chuunibyou, Barakamon's main setting is in the countryside.

The problem is that many of the artists are from Tokyo and have never been to the countryside, which makes the backgrounds they paint look somewhat fake.

Therefore, Masamune wanted chief animation director Rinko Ogasawara to bring a group of people, including the protagonist Kiyoshi Handa, to conduct on-site research.

Chapter 105 The Only Reliable Adult