Translator: Tsukii
Editor: Lilia
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Chapter 58 – Let’s Make Doujinshi!②
I decided to make doujinshi, but I knew it wasn’t something that could be made easily like magic.
Although, I wouldn’t go as far as to say what other people said: “Publishing doujinshi is a battle.” In the end, as long as the manuscript was finished within the deadline and submitted, the book itself could be made.
However, people wouldn’t have a hard time if it was as easy as it sounded.
The thing necessary to win this battle was planning.
“……And so, I’ve prepared the entire schedule for the project ♡”
The first to assume the role of the project manager was Kuyumi.
She had the image of being capable of doing everything skillfully, so I had no complaints about entrusting this kind of management to her.
“The schedule doesn’t seem so rushed, does it?”
“Sharon-chan, you only say that because you assume all you need to do is draw and write ♡ if you underestimate it, you might die you know ♡”
“So people could die doing this…”
For some reason, Kuyumi wore glasses and was in high spirits acting as a manager.
She seemed very enthusiastic about it, and wore a suit I had never seen before.
“The biggest advantage for Kuyumi-chan and the others is the fact that our doujinshi creation is treated as a ‘school assignment,’ so we would be able to make time for it everyday ♡ For other people, they have to make time for it outside their main occupation, so a lot of them end up not going well ♡”
The manager tapped the blackboard.
With the diagram of the process leading up to submission drawn in an easy-to-understand manner, Erin tilted her head and looked at it over and over in wonder.
“We will work on it about five hours every day and complete it with only a little bit of time to spare… Eh, won’t other people die if they tried doing this?”
“That’s how it is ♡”
As absurd as it sounded, that was really the case.
From what I heard, it seemed not only well-read people, but even ordinary people came to publish their books with enthusiasm and tenacity.
“Basically, compared to other people, Kuyumi-chan and the others are able to work in a truly blessed environment ♡”
“I see… then, let’s talk about the contents of the book next.”
With that, Erin turned toward me.
I, who wasn’t standing on the podium but sat on a chair in the corner of the classroom, nodded.
“Of course, since I intend to release it, I will go all out. I have no intention of cutting corners. The information will include that of all the greater demons I know.”
“Eh, that sounds like serious stuff.”
Sharon let out a stunned voice.
I did say I meant to do it seriously from the start, right?
“……Teach’, excuse me for a bit, may I ask something?”
“Yes?”
“From what I heard, I assumed it would be something like the ecology of monsters and the weapons that should be used to deal with them accordingly… is that correct?”
“That’s right. I’d like to list areas where they are likely to appear, the advantageous attribute to deal with them, and so on.”
Basically, it was a walkthrough.
Moreover, it wasn’t intended for advanced users, but an introductory book for beginners to proceed safely on their adventures.
The main goal was to reduce the number of people who died on adventures.
That said, I also wanted to reveal demons’ abilities so people might be able to defeat them.
Also, there was also another goal, which was for these three to learn said knowledge.
Rather than just listening to what I lectured, the knowledge would stick more firmly in their minds if they made it into doujinshi and sold it.
“For the time being, I’m thinking of skipping all the information already in the textbook.”
“Eh? …… A-aah~… Come to think of it, stories about Teach’ and some of your knowledge is already included in the textbook…”
“It’s easy to forget, but this person’s accomplishments are really amazing after all…”
Both Erin and Sharon looked at me creepily.
Their gazes clearly said, “Your usual behavior doesn’t match your achievements, so you should reflect on that.”
“Then I guess it would be composed of two parts, monsters and demons?”
“That’s right. Even in between, we will post side notes about things that are useful for adventurers.”
As I developed a more concrete image of the finished project, I started to enjoy it more and more.
Creating a book was fun, no matter how I thought about it.
If Aias wrote books with different content, I would happily go and buy them.
“Side notes, you say, for example?”
“Let’s see. There’s the story when we traveled north, to the edge of civilization. Seriously dangerous monsters were running about and your magic power froze there.”
“Would that serve as a useful reference? To whom? And when?”
Sharon asked me a question with half-lidded eyes.
“……Well, I think that would be interesting to read~♡”
As I flinched from the question, the manager came to my aid.
That really helped. I was wondering how to respond there.
“Anyway, sensei will create the content of the books, then Erin-chan and Sharon-chan will put it into book form, and finally Kuyumi-chan will manage the whole thing…… I guess that’s about it ♡”
“I think that’s a good idea! If I remember correctly, Sharon is good at drawing, right?”
“I just learned a bit back when I was in my family’s house. It might be one thing to draw something in front of me, but it’s my first time sketching something that is verbally conveyed… that sounds interesting.”
Each of them had been assigned a role, and they were starting to feel motivated.
Ooh, to think I didn’t even need to encourage them.
“Knowing him, he will assume things based on his extraordinary skills, so we have to watch closely.”
“Why don’t we smack him once for every advice he gives that ordinary people can’t imitate?”
“Agreed～♡”
……Didn’t this basically mean they were motivated since they could bully me legally?
“I will make sure to be careful about that part, you know. There’s no meaning if I wrote things like ‘they died when I cut them’ or ‘they died once vaporized’ after all.”
“Even though you know well not to do that, why were your lectures all like that?”
As Sharon launched an incredible fireball straight punch, I cried.
You see… I knew the three of you would be able to do that in the future…!
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It might be obvious, but information leaked out.
This time, the only people who knew about the situation were supposedly Haruto himself, his three students, and the vice principal.
However── since it was treated as part of the lesson, it was necessary to report it to the adventurer school headmaster to get permission.
The permit was successfully obtained. It was declared it would be no problem since Haruto said the books would be sold at Omike and the earnings would be donated.
That being said, the fact that the Descendant of the Hero Haruto had applied to Omike as a circle creator became an explosive topic in the royal capital.
It became the only thing that everyone talked about in social circles.
Obviously, the information also passed to those who knew him.
In the royal capital where crows croaked and flew through the sky, the “serious” people had sharp eyes and ears.
“……It’s unexpected that Oidon has to return so soon, gowasu.”
A wandering former knight who covered himself in a robe grumbled out loud.
“That compatriot of mine, he sure brings a lot of trouble… that said, I want that book. I really want it. I guess I should procure some for ‘Temperance’.”
There was the mad dog with flaming red hair who started her scheming.
“I’m not that free, you know… but well, I guess it can’t be helped if we can have a reunion.”
“I’ve always been interested in Omike after all. Why don’t we go to collect material as well as see his face?”
“Roger. I also prepared the colored paper for autographs.”
“……Why do you want the autograph of your former party member…?”
The kingdom’s strongest Monk and Knight toasted together as they planned their plan for the day.
And the scum (bard) who started it all was also,
“……Heeh, so you finally decided to come, my best friend.”
After singing a poem at a bar, he heard a rumor about Haruto from the hustle and bustle of the patrons.
The white-haired young man’s lips curled in anticipation of reuniting with his best friend.
Would Haruto’s group win the ticket? Would they be able to complete their book? And would their product be banned?
Although there were loads of problems, the bard knew that the man would overcome them all.
“Interesting. He may be trying to punish me with all he has, but I also have my pride. I will prevent myself from getting caught, sell all my new books, and leave proudly!”
On the day of Omike, everyone had a premonition that a storm was about to break out.
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