Sagiri read the novel for a while; it was a work by her Ni-san's outer disciple.
Compared to Gokou Ruri's new work, which was a bit immature, Kasumigaoka Utaha's love metronome clearly had a more captivating charm. The flavor of it made her think of "White Album".
That's right, she had also played the game "White Album", but unfortunately, she had to play it secretly at home by herself.
"The plot is progressing well, but I always feel like something's missing..."
Sagiri closed the book, her brows slightly furrowed.
She didn't quite understand why. She had asked her Ni-san, but he told her she was too young, and it was normal not to understand.
"Never mind."
Soon, she stopped dwelling on the matter and prepared to do something fun, which was chatting with her Ni-san's fans.
Akishima Shino: Eromanga-sensei, I think the petite beautiful girls you draw need to be more charming. Do you have any tips? I feel like I need to improve in that area.
Eromanga-sensei: Well, if you have a constant reference, then drawing will be particularly easy.
Akishima Shino: I see, then I don't have that opportunity, what a pity.
"Does that mean her chest is bigger?"
Sagiri pouted unhappily.
From their previous chats, they had already gained some understanding and knew the other party was female. And from the lines of conversation, it was clear that even if the other party was older than her, it was by at most two or three years.
Obviously, in terms of body shape, the other party had already moved beyond the definition of 'flat,' but as for herself, it was a bit hard to say.
From Eriri Ni-san's body, she seemed to have already seen her own future; during middle school, nothing changed except her height.
It seemed that this kind of thing couldn't be changed by the passage of time.
Maybe she was just very unlucky.
"I just don't know what body type Ni-san likes, loli? Or more voluptuous?"
As the girl thought, her cheeks turned crimson.
After a brief exchange of drawing tips, the two changed direction.
Akishima Shino: Yesterday I read the third volume of Re:zero - Starting Life In Another World. Izumi-sensei writes wonderfully! The plot twists and character development immediately made me fall in love with Rem.
From a personality perspective, the gentle Shino Aki liked such delicate, pitiful characters who needed care, making her want to look after them.
From the character's appearance, she and Rem also shared the common feature of blue hair.
It was a full-range hit in her strike zone.
Eromanga-sensei: Mhm, I also really like the character Rem. Izumi-sensei writes wonderfully, but I have a bit of a headache when drawing those bloody scenes. It takes me a lot of effort every time to draw them well.
Currently, the method Sagiri used to overcome this problem was time.
Akishima Shino: I've also read Izumi-sensei's previous works, and I can see your efforts, Eromanga-sensei. Things you weren't good at have now become proficient, which is something I should learn from.
Eromanga-sensei: Of course! As an illustrator, I can't possibly drag down the work, right?
Akishima Shino: You're absolutely right!
Then, there was a sudden turn.
Akishima Shino: By the way, I've always been curious about what kind of person Izumi-sensei, who can write such works, really is. Does Eromanga-sensei know him well?
Eromanga-sensei: Izumi-sensei is a trustworthy, helpful, and humble person. It's just that he occasionally teases people, which is annoying.
"Why does it sound like she's pouting? Could it be..."
Looking at her reply, Shino Aki couldn't help but wonder.
Akishima Shino: I see. But knowing Izumi-sensei so well, Eromanga-sensei and Izumi-sensei must have a very close relationship, not like ordinary friends.
"Of course, we're siblings..."
Sagiri's lips curved into a triumphant smile.
Sagiri didn't notice the probing tone at all and continued typing—
You could say that. I have a very good relationship with Izumi-sensei.
Shino Aki didn't ask any further, because such things couldn't be rushed. Otherwise, wouldn't her intentions be too obvious?
Their relationship hadn't reached that point yet, so she stopped there.
...
"Hoo... hoo..."
Sagiri hummed a song, taking light steps as she descended from the second floor to the living room.
"You're in a good mood, Sagiri."
It was almost dinner time, and Izumi Chihiro was sitting on the sofa watching TV. Hearing footsteps, he turned his head and saw his cute younger sister.
"Yeah, I had a great chat with someone this afternoon."
Sagiri sat down beside him, answering as she took the remote control from his hand and changed the TV channel.
"Oh, someone else? Not Takasago or Eriri? Could it be that Sagiri made other friends in class?"
Izumi Chihiro was surprised.
In his opinion, given Sagiri's social circle, this was the only possibility.
"No, it's an illustrator named Akishima Shino. She's a very talented person. Ni-san should know her, right?"
Sagiri shook her head and looked up to ask.
"I do know her. She's the illustrator for Senju Muramasa-sensei, right?"
Izumi Chihiro nodded.
They were both illustrators, so it was not difficult to understand that they knew each other and exchanged experiences.
"That's right, and she's also Ni-san's fan! When I talked to her, I felt like she understood it even more thoroughly than I did."
This was what Sagiri found most affirming.
"Is that so? Then please thank her for her liking on my behalf."
Izumi Chihiro said with a gentle smile.
"Okay, I'll tell Akishima-sensei."
Sagiri replied.
She flipped through the TV channels for a while, found nothing she liked, and couldn't help but sigh, "There don't seem to be any good anime recently... I wish I could watch Ni-san's puella magi madoka magica right now!"
"Just bear with it a little longer. It's only about two more months."
He comforted her.
"That's too long! If it were faster, we could already be watching it now, in October!"
Sagiri also expressed her dissatisfaction, just like Eriri and the others.
Izumi Chihiro explained it for the same reason.
"Well, since Kyoka Aunt said so, then the quality of the anime is guaranteed, and we really can't rush it."
Sagiri instantly changed her mind.
If there was more time for production, it would indeed ensure the quality of the work itself to the greatest extent.
Compared to a hastily made, shoddy work that might affect the original's reputation, ensuring quality was more important.
Because compared to satisfying her impatience, her brother's future was more important!
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