T/N: I've started another translation, 'Part-Time Manga Artist' 😊 Hope it doesn't get taken down!
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After 'Red—Crescent Rose' ended, the black screen slowly displayed lines of white English text.
{Chief Animation Director: Yosuganosora
Special Thanks
Original Character Design: Uehara Etsuki
Assistant Director: Monty Oum
'Fakebook' Animation Section Project Contributors: Shepherd Dog, The Turkey Who Sells Matches, Jim Who Doesn't Want to Work, Hamster Eating Chips...
And finally, special thanks to the user [Vodka Without Ice] for a one-time donation of $28,794. It is precisely because of your generosity that this work was completed in such a short time."}
"Awesome! This money was totally worth it! Totally worth it!" Leonid shouted as he slapped his thigh in his luxurious room, his plump face still filled with lingering excitement.
"Damn, the fight scenes in this 3D animation are way too cool! No way, I can't hold it in anymore! Anyone, I need to share how I feel!"
Restless, Leonid muttered to himself, then logged into his 'Fakebook' account and wrote a short post:
"If I had to name the coolest work right now, it wouldn't be Rodan's 'Blazing Heart.' Although his performance in that classic action film was shocking, I now like 'Red—Crescent Rose' even more.
A 3D animation from Japan—before seeing this, I never imagined animation could be this cool. Yosuganosora, your talent and the charm of your work have completely conquered me!
OH~ lastly, let me ask—how can I get the scythe the protagonist uses? I mean, I absolutely love that weapon design!"
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That entire night, Kamiyā Yuu spent his free time refreshing the 'Red—Crescent Rose' video page, constantly watching the trend of comments. If happiness were like cats eating fish, dogs eating meat, and Ultraman fighting little monsters, then Kamiyā Yuu's happiness right now was watching the view count of his work steadily skyrocket, with the comments below almost unanimously filled with praise.
["It's amazing! The PV already stunned me, but the full version is at least ten times better! Especially those shots when the protagonist fights the giant wolf—I swear to God I've never seen such cool cinematography! I can't wait to see this in theaters! —Farmer Javier."]
["I can't express my excitement! How was this incredible work even made? Every single shot made me scream internally: unbelievable! Just like Mr. Robert said, this animation completely overturned my understanding of animation. Mr. Yosuganosora should go to Hollywood instead of 'wasting' his talent on animation. —Riding a Unicycle on the Highway."]
["Absolutely brilliant! —Western Gunman Morrow."]
["The music is fantastic! —Dream Girl Lily."]
["This is hands down the best combat I've ever seen in any film or TV work! The intense, nonstop action had me practically forgetting to breathe! After it ended, I can only say—it was insanely satisfying! Better than getting high! —Wilderness Hunter Ronin."]
["Perfect visuals! Perfect scenes! Perfect character designs! Combat scenes—rounding up, 100 million points! Cinematography—full marks! Effects—full marks! Music—1000 points! —Miss Ye Who Failed Math."]
'Red—Crescent Rose' was causing an explosive chain reaction in the 'Fakebook' animation section. In just one night, its views surged close to 100,000. Animation fans who discovered it—or were pulled into the hype—excitedly spread the word, posting reviews on their blogs or status pages, eager to share the thrill of finding such a rare gem.
"Phew! That's a pretty good start! Too bad—it's popular overseas, but I haven't seen many comments from Japanese users. Different tastes, I guess. Just like how Bilibili blew up in my previous world, but Japan didn't care at all. I wonder how 'RWBY' was received in Japan back then? There was a Japanese dub, but I never followed it."
Kamiyā Yuu let out an excited breath. The final results of 'Red—Crescent Rose' would still need time to prove themselves, but at this rate, the 'RWBY' brand was definitely being established.
Beside him, Kamiyā Sora, dressed in a light white lace nightgown, covered her mouth as she yawned softly. Through the thin fabric, Kamiyā Yuu could faintly see her white undergarments. At this hour, she would normally already be asleep, but she had stayed up just to be with him at this exciting moment.
Kamiyā Yuu reached out and gently stroked her silver hair. "Sleepy?"
"Mmm… ah, Yuu!?" she replied weakly, only for him to suddenly close the laptop and scoop her up in a princess carry.
"Let's sleep together tonight." He kissed her forehead through her hair.
Kamiyā Sora froze slightly. Seeing the childlike excitement still on his face, she found it a bit amusing. She reached out and pinched his nose lightly. "Okay—but put me down first."
Instead, Kamiyā Yuu carried her a few steps and fell straight onto the bed. She let out a small cry as she landed in his arms.
Climbing up, Kamiyā Sora straddled his waist and said helplessly, "Yuu, you're like a kid."
Kamiyā Yuu chuckled, lying on the bed as he gently caressed her cheek. "Thank you, Sora." Her help had been indispensable in completing 'Red—Crescent Rose' so quickly.
She bit her lip lightly and didn't reply, quietly gazing at him. He looked back into her beautiful eyes—no longer as cold as before, now softened, perhaps due to fatigue. As they stared at each other, it felt as though a strange force was drawing him in completely.
—This atmosphere… are we finally boarding the plane to Germany?
In the silent room, only Kamiyā Yuu's slightly uneven breathing could be heard. Under his dazed gaze, the petite figure sitting on him slowly leaned down. Her silky silver hair brushed across his face, and then he felt his lips touch something impossibly soft and sweet.
They could clearly feel each other's warm breath. Kamiyā Yuu wrapped his arms around her slender waist, as if trying to pull her into himself. The moment overwhelmed him completely, his thoughts and strength dissolving as he sank into it, savoring both the success of his work and the fulfillment of his long-held feelings.
"Mm~?"
After a long while… their lips parted.
Kamiyā Sora lifted her delicate face, breathing softly. Her cheeks were filled with a mix of shy delight and disbelief. Looking down at him, she asked with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Yuu… why are you so experienced at this?"
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Author's Note: Just to clarify in advance: the protagonist and Sora are not related by blood. Broken legs can be fixed in Germany—but if the book gets banned, it's over.