How would a genius animator feel if, after habitually dealing with shoddy assistant game animation plans, they suddenly laid eyes on a nearly perfect one? Misaki Kamiigusa was experiencing it fully now, every fiber of her being vibrating. Only she knew the extent of her disappointment each time she received a mediocre proposal from Jin Mitaka, every idea feeling bland and lifeless. And when the man who presented the plan that pleased her so immensely was the very man with whom she had spent such a beautiful night, Misaki Kamiigusa's heart overflowed with burning emotions, a mixture of admiration, gratitude, and something far deeper.
Though dazed, she wasn't foolish. Renji Kamisaka had deliberately affixed the plan to her door, clearly writing it specifically for her, an act that deeply touched her heart. This landlord, nominally younger than me, is actually a talented treasure hunter! Misaki thought, her eyes sparkling. If it weren't for Misaki's Magical Girl plan, I would never have discovered his brilliance.
This plan surpassed all previous ones Jin Mitaka had ever given her, every detail feeling alive and inspiring. She now had an irresistible urge to immediately bring the plan's ideas to life in manga form, and then gradually produce animated short films and transform them into games for sale. An animator's soul blazed fiercely! She was already bubbling with excitement! Just imagine, after the work was released, it could be openly broadcast on television as an anime series! At that point, she would become the most renowned animator in the industry! It was a dream that felt so tantalizingly close.
"Hey, Renji, how did you come up with a plan like this?" Misaki asked, her voice filled with admiration. She couldn't resist tugging at his sleeve, her eyes brimming with immense curiosity.
Of course, Renji Kamisaka couldn't say that he had copied the anime Magical Girl Madoka Magica from his previous life and made slight modifications—a sweet lie. After all, this world didn't have such a work. Games and light novels were still in their early stages, focusing on pure campus romance and brainless harem adventure novels in other worlds. Don't you see that Kasumigaoka Utaha's "Love Metronome" is popular? Renji mused. Though that senior had excellent writing skills, compared to other works in the light novel industry, the sacred anime he envisioned in his mind was truly superior. It was time to deliver a profound shock to the light novel, animation, and game industries of this world.
Lost in thought, Renji Kamisaka offered Misaki Kamiigusa a small, mysterious smile.
"It's just that when I saw Senior Misaki's cute appearance, and compared it to the Magical Girl Melulu I once saw, this idea suddenly popped into my head," Renji replied, his tone teasing yet truthful.
"Simply put, it was just a sudden flash of inspiration, and the idea came to me."
"An ordinary high school girl, Misaki Enomoto, encounters the doll-like creature Kyubey, who is being chased by transfer student Homura Akemi, on her way home from school." Renji began to explain the premise, his words full of allure. "To survive, the unknown creature Kyubey asks the kind Misaki to become a magical girl, thus unfolding a healing story about magical girls!"
Hearing this, Misaki Kamiigusa's cheeks flushed, her heart pounding wildly. The protagonist was actually her name! Sure enough, this work was created by Renji for her! Covering her throbbing heart, Misaki Kamiigusa tried her best to suppress the turmoil within her, a bewildering yet delightful sensation.
She suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to the boy before her, an act filled with respect and hope.
"Renji, please, allow me to make this plan! I want to ask you to be the planner for my future works," Misaki pleaded, her voice full of determination.
As she uttered these words, Jin Mitaka's face flashed through her mind, a shadow of the past. Jin Mitaka had done the planning before, and she and Jin Mitaka were childhood sweethearts. Jin Mitaka was also her sister's boyfriend. She had always held a faint affection for Jin Mitaka and had always worked hard to become a famous animator. If possible, she wouldn't have changed her planning partner.
But then she thought about how Jin Mitaka always procrastinated, preferring to go on dates with his six female companions rather than thinking about creating animation plans for her. And even when he did give her a plan, it was merely disappointing garbage, a minor betrayal. Comparing him to the handsome and talented Renji Kamisaka before her, even if he hadn't intended for him to be responsible for what happened last night, he had immediately written an almost perfect plan as a gift to make her happy. So then, why shouldn't she choose a better partner, one who could understand her, who could inspire her?
What's more, while Jin Mitaka ignored her beauty, this person recognized her cuteness, a compliment that warmed her heart. For some reason, Misaki Kamiigusa recalled the scene where he had aggressively tried to force himself on her last night, a moment both embarrassing and yet comical. But ultimately, he had shyly begged for mercy, and the girl's delicate face instantly flushed, remembering Renji's gentleness.
Hearing Misaki Kamiigusa's request, Renji Kamisaka showed a surprised expression, as if disbelieving what he had heard.
"Can I do it? I just wrote it casually, it's not comparable to a professional like Senior Mitaka who specializes in animation plans," Renji said, humbly.
"You absolutely can!"
Misaki Kamiigusa hurriedly nodded with fervent enthusiasm, asserting her affirmation with every fiber of her being. Damn it, you're really showing off! she thought to herself, though the words remained unsaid. Being able to come up with such a perfect plan just by writing casually, Jin Mitaka would surely cry if he knew. Fearing he would refuse her, Misaki Kamiigusa bit her lip, grabbed his arm, and shook it like a spoiled child, an unexpected gesture.
"Please, little Renji, just consider Senior begging you, come and be my planner! If you don't join, I wouldn't dare use this amazing plan," Misaki pleaded, her eyes imploring.
Renji Kamisaka assumed a troubled expression, as if weighing his options.
"But I'm just an amateur, and I can only write scripts and ad copy," Renji replied, trying to appear modest.
"That's enough! That's already the ability of a great planner! Junior, you've been hiding your talent, now that you've revealed it, give me a chance to utilize it!" Misaki countered, full of zeal.
"Please, Senior begs you," Misaki repeated, clasping his arm tightly, her voice pleading.
With his arm embraced, Misaki's soft touch made Renji Kamisaka feel a little flustered, yet he enjoyed the attention. He didn't immediately agree, but instead showed a hesitant expression, playing with Misaki's feelings.
"I don't mind it, I'm happy to help Senior too," Renji said, finally giving in. "It's just, isn't Senior Mitaka your partner?" he asked, a hint of teasing in his voice. "I saw him give you his plan."
"It's fine, Jin and I are just partners, and that scoundrel prefers to go on dates with his women than give me plans. He doesn't care about my business at all!" Misaki answered, her tone exasperated. "Not like Junior."
As Misaki Kamiigusa spoke, her face grew burning hot, remembering Renji's gentleness. Stealing a glance at him, her heart pounded, a strange yet pleasant sensation.
Ah!
What to do?
The more she compared, the more amazing Junior appeared.
He was handsome too.
And he treated her gently.
"Alright, since Senior has said so, I agree," Renji finally relented, a triumphant smile on his face. "When do we start?"
Renji Kamisaka asked with a smile. By putting this plan out there, he had initially wanted to bring Misaki Kamiigusa into his fold. So, of course, he wouldn't refuse her request. If the animation and game were successfully produced and earned a lot of money, that would also be a good thing. Who would complain about having too much money? he thought, pragmatically.
"You agree? Hooray, that's great!"
In her excitement, Misaki Kamiigusa suddenly pounced on him, hugging him tightly.
Renji Kamisaka looked helplessly at Misaki Kamiigusa, who was sitting on him, and rolled his eyes, slightly amused. With such helplessness and an expression of intimacy, she might misunderstand, but he didn't refuse her.
Misaki Kamiigusa was briefly exhilarated before she suddenly snapped back to reality, realizing her awkward position. When she realized she was sitting on his waist just like last night, her cheeks suddenly burned red, shame washing over her.
"Ah, I'm sorry, Renji, I got too excited, to the point that I... I didn't do it on purpose," Misaki said, her voice trembling.
"I know you didn't do it on purpose, but Senior, if you don't let go of me, I think I'll definitely turn into a monster," Renji teased, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. Turn into a monster, I'll start fighting you, alien! he thought inwardly.
Misaki Kamiigusa's cheeks grew even hotter, and she quickly got off him, feeling embarrassed.
"Renji, you have to hold back! You can't transform now!" Misaki cried, panicked.
"Holding back causes transformation!" Renji countered, his tone teasing.
"Ah, sorry. I mean, you can't not hold back!" Misaki corrected herself, her face growing even redder. She gestured wildly with her hands, not even knowing what she was saying, steam seemingly rising from her head, confusion and embarrassment mixing.
Renji Kamisaka couldn't help but laugh at her flustered and panicked appearance, his words spilling out, unable to be held back. Then he reached out and touched her small head with a sigh, a gentle and affectionate touch.
"Misaki-senpai, you're really cute."
Hearing this, Misaki Kamiigusa's delicate body trembled, her mind buzzing, as if the world around her faded away. Only his voice echoed within.
"Misaki-senpai, you're really cute."
"Misaki, cute."
Her head felt overworked, overloaded, and Misaki Kamiigusa's face flushed all the way to the tips of her ears, her eyes watering, captivated by Renji's words. Her legs weakened, and she collapsed towards him, seeking refuge and warmth.
Renji Kamisaka immediately caught her, an instinctive and gentle action.
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