Anime: My younger sister, Sora, starts as an illustrator!

Logically speaking, there is no need for Kasumigaoka Utaha to bargain.

She just needs to sit quietly, and Machida Sonoko will naturally strive for the maximum benefit for her.

This is also the responsibility of the editor.

But Kasumigaoka Utaha doesn’t like this. You can talk about interests with colleagues, but not with friends.

That’s right, the aloof and arrogant high-class flower of Toyosaki Private Academy regarded Kasugano Toru as a friend in just a short time of painting. If such a thing were to be made public, it would surely make others envious.

But she doesn’t care, or rather, Kasumigaoka Utaha has never cared about other people’s eyes.

She sleeps in class and she violates school rules, but no one can do anything to her.

As long as she is still the number one in Toyosaki, as long as she is still the school belle that everyone admires, these rules can’t restrain her at all.

“Poem……”Machida Sonoko was stunned. It was like you were charging in the front, killing everyone, and just when you were about to win the game, your teammates threw a bomb and sent you both flying into the sky.

Anyone who has experienced this feeling knows

“Senior, this price is a bit high, isn’t it?” Kasugano Toru didn’t mind the money, but what he valued more now was the cooperation with the Fuzugawa Bookstore.

《”Love Metronome” is a good novel. As a newcomer in the illustration industry, it is actually beneficial for him to be able to catch such a ride. As long as his illustrations can get good reviews, his popularity will definitely rise like a rocket.

But how long does it take to create a volume of light novels?

Conservative estimates are in months. Not every author can achieve the level of 27,000 a day. In the industry, pigeons are the norm.

How many illustrations does a volume of a novel need?

Generally speaking, there are only a few, and no more than ten at most.

Thirty thousand yen for one illustration, and three hundred thousand for ten. It sounds like a lot, but if it is spread over three months, it is actually not as much as the money he earns from working part-time.

And such a price will make other light novel authors daunt him.

After all, not everyone is like Kasumigaoka Utaha who doesn’t care about money. They have fallen to the point of writing novels. Who would believe that they don’t care about money?

Therefore, Kasumigaoka Utaha’s kindness is actually a thirst-quenching act for Kasugano Toru.

He can’t be tied to the book”Love Metronome”. Only a fool would give up a forest for a tree.

Kasugano Toru, who made the declaration of the sea king in his heart, naturally rejected the proposal of Kasumigaoka Utaha.

“Senior, since we are all classmates and the industry has its own rules, I think it is better to follow them.”

“this……”Kasumigaoka Utaha hesitated for a moment. She had originally proposed such a reward out of kindness. But after seeing Kasugano Toru’s firm refusal, she also reacted.

Random quotations can easily lead to internal competition. If you don’t have the strength to formulate industry rules, it’s best not to challenge the rules of the industry.

Although she is just a high school girl, Kasumigaoka Utaha still understands this truth.

“Okay, then let’s follow the industry rules: 15,000 yen for a black and white illustration and 20,000 yen for a color illustration. Is that okay?”

“No problem.”Kasugano Toru readily agreed.

As long as this cooperation can be successfully completed, I’m sure that next time Machida Sonoko finds a suitable author, she will definitely consider me first, right?

Machida Sonoko is not the only smart person present. Kasugano Toru, who had experienced observing people’s expressions in his previous life, had long seen the importance of Kasumigaoka Utaha to Machida Sonoko.

He solved the urgent task of the biggest trump card under her command, and he would have some favors in the future.

“Great, Xiaoshi, now the biggest problem has been solved.” Machida Yuanzi clapped her hands, and was also happy for her friend.

Although they were nominally the author and the editor, in fact, they had already become good friends during their interactions.

“Well, I really want to thank Editor Machida for this time.”The illustrator’s job was finalized, and the girl’s biggest anxiety disappeared.

She was really almost suffocated by this matter during this period of time. She didn’t even enjoy this spring break. Seeing that tomorrow is the first day of school, why not take advantage of today to celebrate?

“In that case, I’ll treat you tonight, and please come, Machida Editor and Kasugano-san.”

“”Sorry, Senior. My sister is waiting for me at home, so I’ll go back first.” Kasugano Toru rejected Kasumigaoka Utaha’s invitation without hesitation.

Compared with this business partner, his hungry sister at home is more important.

And tomorrow is not only the day he starts school, but also the day his sister returns to Otome Saki Girls’ Academy.

After Qiong goes back, the next time they meet will be summer vacation.

So no matter what, he must go back to have dinner with his sister tonight.

“It turns out that Kasugano-san is a sister-con!” Although she was rejected, Kasumigaoka Utaha, who didn’t know Kasugano Toru’s family situation, was very generous and considerate of the other party.

She is not a person who emphasizes workplace rules. It is understandable that family is more important than a partner she meets for the first time.

The reason why she said this, in addition to livening up the atmosphere, is to give herself a way out.

You know, if Kasumigaoka Utaha is willing to extend an invitation to a shared dinner at Fengzhizaki Private Academy, there will be a constant stream of people willing to attend the appointment.

But she didn’t expect that she would be ruthlessly rejected the first time she opened her mouth.

She also wants to save face, okay?

But Kasugano Toru’s answer stunned her.

The boy pondered for a moment, and said seriously:”Senior sister is right, I may really be a sister-con!”

……

Kasugano Toru is certainly not a sister control.

Although he cares about his sister and pays attention to her growth and friendship, he is indeed not a sister control. The Kasugano family has done him a great favor, and he sincerely hopes that his sister can get her own happiness (not in the orthopedic sense).

The reason why he said this is just to prevent trouble before it happens.

Because when Kasumigaoka Utaha invited him just now, the look in her eyes was not normal.

Although it is likely that the other party has no intention of that aspect towards him, he really doesn’t want to be associated with such a person of the moment.

Besides, if he really has that intention, wouldn’t Eriri be a better target?

Whether it is personality or XP, it is obvious that Eriri hits his point more.

So when Kasumigaoka Utaha teased him, he would say that half-truthfully.

If he was a pervert, no one would pester him, right?

And before saying that, he had considered it carefully and seriously.

If he was a big mouth, he would definitely not say that, which would make him socially dead.

But it is obvious that Kasumigaoka Utaha is not the kind of gossipy woman, or even if she wants to talk to others, no one can listen to her.

Putting these messy thoughts behind, Kasugano Toru opened the door of his house.

“”Brother, you’re finally back!” Before he could change his shoes, Qiong ran out and threw herself into his arms.

“Hmm? There’s a smell of perfume!” Qiong widened her eyes.