Chapter 68: Volume breaks 100,000 average!
Due to his proficiency, he could handle the last volume of "demon slayer" with ease, without much worry, only needing to steadily conclude the story.
As for the game route of "white album," he needed to consider it carefully, but there was no need to rush, as he still had more than half a year to prepare.
Although he had never played the original game, as long as he had memories of the anime version, replicating it would not be difficult.
The music aspect was a bit challenging; although he had memorized the two most important songs, it was only to the extent of being able to hum them. Writing out the specific melodies would be too difficult for him.
So, this aspect still needed separate arrangements.
Just then, Izumi Chihiro received another piece of good news from editor Machida Sonoko.
"Izumi-sensei, congratulations! The sales of "demon slayer" are about to break 100,000 copies per volume!"
"I know!"
A look of joy appeared on his face.
Although he had anticipated this day from the previous sales figures, he was still inevitably excited upon receiving the news.
A work with an average of 100,000 copies per volume was considered a professional-level achievement in the industry, and even some veterans who had written many works might not be able to reach this level.
This also meant that his name, Izumi Masamune, had carved out a niche in the light novel world, reaching a point where even casual readers would occasionally mention him.
"How about a small celebration, Izumi-sensei? And let's invite Eromanga-sensei too."
At this moment, Machida Sonoko made a suggestion.
"Okay."
Izumi Chihiro nodded.
"Bang bang bang…"
He arrived at Sagiri's room and knocked on the wooden door.
"What is it, Ni-san."
Sagiri opened the door and looked up, saying.
"Miss Sonoko just gave me some good news, do you know what it is?"
Izumi Chihiro kept him in suspense.
"Hmm…"
Tapping her finger on her lips, Sagiri thought for a moment and said, "Could it be that sales have increased again?"
Good news from the editor, besides sales, there didn't seem to be anything else, right?
"That's right!"
Izumi Chihiro smiled, rubbing his sister's head and saying, "Today's Sagiri is very smart."
"Does Ni-san mean that Sagiri is usually stupid?"
Sagiri's cheeks puffed out.
"I thought Sagiri would guess 'it's getting an anime adaptation' just now."
He changed his tone.
"Oh, right, there's also anime adaptations, manga adaptations, and things like that!"
Sagiri exclaimed in surprise.
"What, so Sagiri didn't think that was even possible? Ni-san is going to be sad."
Izumi Chihiro lowered his head slightly, feigning a sigh.
"No, it's not that, Ni-san, I… I just forgot."
Sagiri's little face was anxious.
"Hehe, actually, it's nothing. Anime adaptations, manga adaptations, and so on are actually a kind of metaphysics, and there's really no need to care so much. When the time comes, it will come."
His expression changed as he spoke.
"Hmm, but I still hope to see Ni-san's work animated soon."
Sagiri's eyes were full of hope.
Whether it's light novels or illustrations, what can be expressed is ultimately inferior to the medium of animation. Living characters and matching voice acting can all convey different charms from the original work.
Of course, if one encounters a situation like 'tragically animated,' then one can only consider oneself unlucky.
She had heard that many anime adaptations with ruined reputations had even made the original authors so angry they couldn't sleep for two or three nights, almost falling into depression.
"Also, because sales have increased to almost 100,000 volumes per copy, Machida Sonoko plans to celebrate with us a bit."
Izumi Chihiro then began to talk about the specific figures.
"100,000 volumes per copy? That's fast! And there are far fewer authors at this level, right? I feel like Ni-san's fame is already quite high."
Sagiri said, happy for him.
"Speaking of fame, Eromanga-sensei's fame isn't small either. My Twitter feed is constantly filled with your loyal fans, saying they want you to go into adult entertainment or something."
Izumi Chihiro's tone became playful.
"Adult entertainment? No thanks, I just want to be Ni-san's illustrator."
Sagiri shook her head.
"It's because your art style is so alluring, Sagiri."
His lips were curving upwards.
"That suggestive style wasn't my intention! It just turned out that way as I drew..."
Sagiri said, blushing.
...
"Well, Kasan, Ni-san and I are heading out."
"Don't worry, I'll bring Sagiri back safely."
Before leaving, the two were saying goodbye to Mrs. Izumi.
"Go on, come back early... Chihiro, make sure to protect Sagiri well."
Mrs. Izumi said gently.
Afterward, Izumi Chihiro took Sagiri to a yakiniku restaurant, where Machida Sonoko happened to come out to greet them.
"Come on! Today, I'm prepared to splurge!"
The editor seemed very generous today.
"It's a happy day, so let's have a little drink~"
Machida Sonoko bought a can of beer and poured it into her small cup.
"Minors are not allowed to drink alcohol... What do you two want to drink?"
She asked.
"Just cola."
He replied.
"I'll have the same as Ni-san!"
As a happy drink for shut-ins, Sagiri naturally wouldn't refuse.
"To demon slayer breaking 100,000 volumes per copy, cheers!"
"Cheers!"
Machida Sonoko raised her cup, clinked it with theirs, then drank it all down with great gusto.
This was a side of her they hadn't seen before; she had truly let loose.
While grilling the meat, Machida Sonoko continued to chat.
"Oh, right, Nayuta-sensei's 'silver season' is about to be published! And the editorial department has unanimously approved it, with promotional efforts no less than when Senju Muramasa-sensei debuted."
Because he was Nayuta's guide, Machida Sonoko brought up this topic that might interest him.
"That's as it should be. We've read Nayuta's work, and it deserves this treatment."
Izumi Chihiro didn't feel jealous about this but stated it as a matter of course.
A work that could move him so deeply was truly rare in this world, especially since it was just a light novel, which made it even more astonishing.
Naturally, after reading it, there would be no controversy within the editorial department.
This was the charm of 'silver season'.
"In this regard, I really have to thank Izumi-sensei for bringing me an ace!"
Machida Sonoko's smile was exceptionally bright.
With such an excellent author under her wing, her year-end bonus was truly something to look forward to!
Therefore, this meal would not be a waste at all.