Seiji spent the entire day cultivating in the student council president's residence.
Later that night, Seiji went to Peach-sensei's home.
"Good evening, Harano."
"Good evening, Editor Yoshizawa."
Saki opened the door to greet him.
Seiji followed the editor inside and saw Mayuzumi sitting in the living room.
The mangaka smiled and greeted him before handing him a few drawings.
"These are the new 'Honey Candy Girl' character designs based on you and Houjou-san. I'd like you to take a look and hear your opinion."
"A new 'Honey Candy Girl' character?" Seiji's eyes lit up as he took the drawings and sat down to take a closer look.
The first drawing was of a beautiful girl with short black hair and white wings on her back. She wore light armor and had a resolute expression. She seemed quite heroic, and her overall aura was similar to that of a boy … or more accurately, she was a handsome tomboy.
The second drawing was of this black-haired girl's various expressions, as well as a few sketches of her weapons: sword and shield, gauntlets, and greatsword.
The third drawing was of a beautiful gray-haired girl who wore an extravagant maid attire. She wore a monocle and had a gentle expression. She had a faint smile on her face, giving off the impression that there was a hint of mystery hidden within her gentleness.
The fourth drawing was of the gray-haired girl's various expressions, as well as a few sketches of her weapons: dual pistols, sword-spears, greatspears, and heavy cannons.
"They're all excellent," Seiji praised sincerely. "Both characters are filled with charisma!"
Seiji had a wondrous feeling when he thought about how he and Mai were the original models for these two new characters.
Although he could understand why his corresponding character was a girl, he still felt that it was rather subtle.
"The quality has reached a certain standard, but I don't think it's good enough," Mayuzumi told him seriously. "How do you think we should improve it so that the character has more charisma like you and Houjou-san?"
Seiji was rendered speechless.
"Sensei, I can say a few words about Houjou-senpai's charisma, but as for me …" Seiji felt rather awkward.
"Then let's talk about Houjou-san first. How do you think this character should be as charismatic as her?" Mayuzumi pointed at the gray-haired girl.
"I think this is already quite good." Seiji looked at the drawing and rubbed his chin. "But if I really have to say … maybe it's better to be more black-bellied."
"Black-bellied?" Mayuzumi blinked.
"Hmm … or more sinister … a bit colder." Seiji didn't know how to accurately express himself. "Houjou-senpai … no, let's set this character to be very gentle towards those important to her, but be very cold towards those she hates or is hostile towards. She'll be able to execute people with a smile on her face … perhaps this would be better."
At the same time, Mai Houjou, who was doing chores in the president's residence, suddenly sneezed.
The manga author took out her notebook and recorded his opinion.
"Anything else?"
"No." Seiji shook his head.
"What about this one?" Mayuzumi pointed at the black-haired girl.
"This … I don't know what to say." Seiji smiled bitterly. "At most, I can only suggest using the longsword as a backup weapon."
"Katana … Katana …" Mayuzumi's eyes lit up. She remembered something and recorded it in her notebook.
"Thank you for your opinion. I'll take it into consideration." She closed her notebook after she finished writing and smiled.
"It's good that you were able to help. It's my honor as a fan." Seiji chuckled. "Approximately when will these two characters appear?"
"If I'm satisfied with my drawing, they'll appear as soon as next week."
"I'm really looking forward to it."
Seiji imagined the scene of a character based on himself appearing in a popular manga that was officially published. He felt that it would be quite interesting.
Now, it was time to get down to business.
This time, he was here to tell Saki and Mayuzumi about what happened last night.
The editor had asked him what happened last night, but it wasn't convenient to explain it to her at the scene, so he told her that he would tell her tomorrow.
Today at noon, Seiji contacted Mayuzumi and explained the situation. Then, he made an appointment with Saki to explain the situation to the two of them.
The reason why he did this was because he felt that Mayuzumi should understand this incident together with them.
After sipping some hot tea, Seiji began telling his story, starting from how he was suddenly sucked into the Domain …
Saki's eyebrows twitched when she heard that Tsuyoshi Matsutani mentioned that the author of "Sleeping with My Sister" was a Spiritual Ability user.
Mayuzumi's expression also changed when she heard about the environment in which the winning story was presented in the Domain. Then, she had a subtle expression when she heard about the characters in the story.
Seiji knew what she was thinking about.
"It's similar to Little Ling Yang's situation. That's what I was thinking at the time," Seiji told her.
"Could it be … the same thing?" Mayuzumi expressed her confusion.
"Let me finish first."
Seiji continued telling his story.
He paused for a moment when he reached the part where he asked for help from the restaurant manager at the Moon Bunny Eatery and received a response.
"I believe that this restaurant manager character is the same as Little Ling Yang's angelic 'Seiji' character. He's possessed by a benevolent, mysterious existence. In fact, it's highly likely that it's the same existence that Sensei and I met face to face."
Something flashed in Mayuzumi's eyes.
Seiji continued telling his story.
Mayuzumi and Mayuzumi both had astonished expressions when they heard that the restaurant manager was attacked.
"The restaurant manager's character stopped moving, and that mysterious existence left. However, he still left us a road sign …" Seiji didn't stop talking.
Seiji used the longsword left behind by the restaurant manager as a guide to find the last author. He saw that the guard was actually an attendee …
"After that, we saw you, Editor Yoshizawa. At the time, you were standing next to a boy who appeared to be a prince. You were dressed like a noble," Seiji told Saki.
"I have no memory of that at all." The editor furrowed her eyebrows.
"You were in a daze at the time, just like everyone else. You don't know why." Seiji sighed.
Seiji then talked about the prince.
"A person from another world?" Mayuzumi and Saki both widened their eyes in surprise when they heard this part.
"Yes, that's what he called himself. It's impossible to confirm whether or not it's true. However, I chose to believe in him, just like how I believed in Little Ling Yang's' Hinako Tachibana. '"Seiji looked towards Mayuzumi.
The manga author clenched her fists tightly.
After Seiji finished his last part, he picked up his teacup and sipped on some tea.
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
"It's wonderful that everyone's fine." Mayuzumi sighed sincerely.
"Yeah …" Something flashed in Saki's eyes.
"This is indeed the best possible result." Seiji put down his teacup. "It's truly fortunate that this incident ended like this.
We don't know who the mastermind behind this incident is … and even if we do, it's likely that we won't be able to deal with it. That's what Summer Night and I both believe.
That's why we don't intend to investigate further and let this incident pass.
Let's hope that nothing like this ever happens again … and if it does, we can only deal with it based on the situation. "
Everyone fell silent once again.
"Although I don't really want to say what I'm about to say next, but …" Seiji had a serious expression.
"Sensei, I'm guessing that if the mastermind behind this incident knows of your and Little Ling Yang's existence, then it's highly likely that he'll use you two to do something similar.
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