After everyone agreed, Izumi Chihiro informed Sonoko about the matter.
"Izumi-sensei, you really know how to cause trouble for people, but this approach is indeed novel. An official fanfiction project, and you managed to find so many authors, even creators on par with you. Everyone's desire to purchase the IF stories will definitely not be low. This kind of money-making opportunity, I believe the publishing house will also gladly agree... Hmm, now I just need to talk to Yamada's light novel imprint, and it should be settled."
From her business perspective, Machida Sonoko thought this proposal was excellent.
Naturally, Yamada Elf's light novel imprint did not reject this collaboration. After all, being able to ride on the coattails of popularity was profitable for both the author herself and them; a win-win situation.
"How long will it take approximately?"
Machida Sonoko then asked this rather important question, as the promotional activities before then would also be a key focus.
"Hmm, if I had to guess, probably about half a year."
Izumi Chihiro thought for a moment and said.
The others also had their own work schedules, so they needed to use their free time to fill and polish, making half a year a reasonable timeframe.
Of course, for Senju Muramasa and Kani Nayuta, this was not difficult, but for the other few, there was still some pressure, especially for Elf and Black Cat, who had weaker foundations. So, he would need to pay more attention to their progress and provide more help.
"Wuwu, I also want Senpai to help me, preferably with close personal guidance!"
Kani Nayuta tugged on his arm and complained tearfully.
Of course, this was just a joke; she didn't want to delay Senpai's work progress for it.
"Nayuta and Muramasa can be given a rough outline and allowed to develop freely, otherwise it would limit their talent. As for Kasumigaoka Utaha and the others..."
Izumi Chihiro fell into contemplation.
"I also want to receive my teacher's meticulous care."
Kasumigaoka Utaha looked directly into his eyes, then shifted her gaze to the blue sky.
However, she also had her pride; she hoped to interact as equals.
"So, this time, after you've finished writing, let me see it."
He nodded, approvingly.
"At that time, I'll let you see everything about Kasumigaoka Utaha."
Kasumigaoka Utaha turned her head, her dark hair falling like a waterfall, one hand caressing her cheek, a smile blooming like a flower, her burgundy pupils full of unique colors.
Contacting Gokou Ruri was still done via phone.
Izumi Masamune: How is it? After reading the outline.
Black Cat: Hmm, I generally understand, but I'm not very good at the main emotional elements of the Wrath route, so I might need Sensei to bear with me a bit more.
Izumi Masamune: It's okay, Ruri, if you have any questions, you can ask anytime.
Black Cat: Hmm, I'll try my best not to disappoint Sensei!
Izumi Masamune: Let's do our best together!
Gokou Ruri certainly wouldn't refuse help, because she was self-aware now and didn't force herself to make promises beyond her abilities.
As for Yamada Elf, although she was bothered by the Lust route assigned to her, it was indeed the most logical path for her.
Just go with a brainless harem!
Her creative experience in this area was already very proficient, and with her recently improved writing skills, she was confident she wouldn't be inferior to anyone!
"Hmph, after I finish writing, who knows, this might be the best-selling IF story. Surpassing Nayuta and Muramasa will be no problem then."
Yamada Elf boasted in front of him.
"Hmm, very ambitious, if you weren't holding a game console but a laptop."
Izumi Chihiro's eyes narrowed, landing on her hands.
"Ahaha..."
Yamada Elf put her hands behind her back, awkwardly hiding the handheld console.
"It's fine, I'm a master of time management. You'll see me use 'Manuscript Summoning Jutsu' then, and *poof*, the Lust route manuscript will appear!"
She patted her chest again, making a guarantee.
Izumi Chihiro's gaze was skeptical.
Yamada Elf's eyes became serious.
"Well, Miss Elf always looks disheveled struggling against deadlines, but she's never missed one. I believe you."
He waved his hand.
In a flash, several weeks passed.
His work on Volume 11 of "Re:zero - Starting Life In Another World" was also completed, and everyone else was proceeding in an orderly manner.
"Sloth, sloth, sloth... You are too slothful, Elf!"
When Kani Nayuta arrived in the living room, she saw a pair of white-stockinged feet peeking out from one side of the sofa. Upon closer inspection, it was, as she expected, Yamada Elf, engrossed in a game.
"What is it, Nayuta?"
Yamada Elf responded lazily.
"Every time I come over, you're playing games. It makes me wonder if you're not taking everyone's agreement seriously! Will everyone have to wait for you in the end?"
Kani Nayuta expressed her doubts.
"No problem, no problem... There are still a few months, plenty of time."
Yamada Elf said perfunctorily.
"Miss Elf, that's a bad habit, you know, always rushing at the deadline..."
Kani Nayuta's eyes narrowed.
She could also guess that it was nothing more than the situation of rushing to finish assignments for the end of the semester, where the pressure of the deadline unleashed an unparalleled burst of motivation.
"No! I just don't have inspiration right now! If writing is done when one feels bored, how can what's written be interesting?!"
The girl on the sofa had her own theory.
"Hmph! You truly have committed the sin of sloth! And you've been playing your game for so long while chatting, that's too disrespectful!"
Kani Nayuta snorted lightly, looked down, and grabbed one of Miss Elf's white-stockinged feet with both hands.
"Huh?"
Yamada Elf put down her phone and looked up.
"No!"
Unfortunately, it was too late.
One of Kani Nayuta's hands attacked the sole of Miss Elf's foot like a power drill, and the tingling sensation instantly twisted Miss Elf's face.
A few minutes later.
"You, you should be writing the 'Greed' route! And 'Pride' too!"
Yamada Elf, panting, rubbed her small foot and pouted.
"Miss Elf was being too impolite! Playing games as if no one else was there."
Kani Nayuta argued with conviction.
"Even so, you shouldn't have done that!"
Yamada Elf mumbled.
"For naughty children, one should use drastic measures... Otherwise, they won't learn their lesson."
Kani Nayuta raised her eyebrows slightly.
"The way you talk really resembles someone..."
Yamada Elf pouted.
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💯 PS = 2 bonus chapter