Chapter 87: Interesting Information
Seeing the change in Senju Muramasa's expression, Shino Aki naturally understood she had done the right thing.
If she hadn't mentioned this to Kagurazaka Ayame, she wouldn't have received these books.
Because, according to the plan, these were actually meant to be released a week later to maintain the work's popularity. Unless you were an insider, it was impossible to get them.
Right in front of her, Senju Muramasa eagerly flipped through the setting collection, looking for the information she wanted to understand.
After all, as part of the main story, there would naturally be varying levels of detail, and some settings might be overlooked. So, these settings and certain story backgrounds could be supplemented through the setting collection.
Seeing her act as if no one else was there, Shino Aki was even more surprised.
Senju Muramasa-sensei's liking for Izumi-sensei's work has reached such a degree.
She had originally wanted to discuss some of the demon slayer content with Senju Muramasa to bridge their relationship, but seeing her like this, it seemed difficult to communicate.
So, Shino Aki smiled slightly, stood up, and, without disturbing the other's concentration, departed early.
"I see... I see... The relationship I imagined..."
Senju Muramasa flipped through the books as if she had found a treasure, her expression constantly changing.
It detailed many specific points, allowing some confused people to clarify a lot of information. Although the plot was originally simple, there were still readers who felt lost.
For example, while the Serpent Pillar, Obanai Iguro, often verbally abused others, his actual attitude towards them varied significantly.
For example, he once mocked the Sound Pillar in the Entertainment District Arc for only defeating the weakest Upper Rank, subtly giving off a condescending vibe, but in reality, he had a very good relationship with the Sound Pillar and respected him greatly.
He was also a good friend who got along well with the Wind Pillar, Sanemi Shinazugawa.
Some parts were unexpected but also logical.
One very interesting point was Giyu Tomioka's phrase that made readers nitpick: "I am not disliked!"
Serpent Pillar: I dislike him. He always has that 'I am unfortunate' expression, which makes me angry just looking at it.
Wind Pillar: That 'I am different from you' expression is annoying.
Sound Pillar: Gloomy, always looking like he's at a funeral, which is irritating.
Such were the comments. Among the males, apart from the Flame Pillar, who had a slightly better evaluation of Giyu Tomioka, the others were not good.
However, the Insect Pillar and the Love Pillar had decent evaluations of him.
So, the phrase 'I am not disliked' did sound quite awkward.
However, readers also knew that after the Pillar Training Arc, everyone resolved their inner conflicts and fought together, so their views would certainly be different from before.
So there's no need to worry about such things for Giyu.
Additionally, there were detailed introductions to various breathing techniques and other such things.
In short, she was very satisfied with this setting collection, as it answered many of her doubts.
After all, she could only imagine many things; she couldn't create something out of nothing. Only what Izumi Masamune personally wrote was the most authentic setting.
"Hmm? Miss Shino didn't come today?"
Umezono Rintaro returned from working in the fields and noticed that the person who should have been there at this time was nowhere to be seen.
"Hmm?"
Senju Muramasa looked up, dazed, and said, "She seems to have gone back."
"Hmm, you must have been engrossed in something again, right?"
Umezono Rintaro understood his daughter's personality. He knew at a glance that she must have been too engrossed in the book in her hands, so much so that she didn't even know when the other person left.
"..."
"I've told you many times, Kohana, you need to pay more attention to other people's feelings and not get too absorbed in your own things."
He said earnestly.
"Mhm mhm..."
Senju Muramasa just nodded gently, then continued to look at the book set.
Umezono Rintaro could only shake his head, hoping his daughter would take this matter slightly to heart. Besides that, there was nothing else he could ask for.
...
In the morning, at the Sawamura family's dining table.
"Eriri, that doujinshi you drew before was really good, its sales are already higher than any of your previous works. You could say you're basking in Chihiro's glory."
Sawamura Sayuri brought up the matter.
"Is that so?"
Eriri pouted slightly.
If you put it that way, even if the sales are high, I won't be happy!
Doesn't that sound like it's entirely Chihiro's achievement?
And I worked so hard to draw it.
They were naturally referring to the previous "Daki X Nezuko." Due to the surging popularity of "demon slayer" and the buzz surrounding the authors, the work's sales had seen a rapid increase.
This was a doujinshi approved by the original author, so it was naturally extraordinary; even unrelated people who heard these rumors might become interested.
"Why don't we celebrate with Chihiro? This should be considered a joint effort, shouldn't it?"
Sawamura Sayuri said with a smile.
"Kasan, what are you saying? Celebrate doujinshi sales? And with a boy? That's enough!"
Eriri was almost speechless at her mother's words.
No matter what, doujinshi and such are not something to be openly displayed; there's no need for a big fanfare.
"Then what are you thinking about for your new work, Eriri? According to the previous steps, it should be about time, right?"
Sawamura Sayuri changed the subject.
"Well… that depends on Chihiro's progress. If he's not ready, then I can take my time."
Eriri replied.
"?"
Sawamura Sayuri didn't understand what she meant.
"Didn't I mention it? Chihiro plans to have us help him make a game according to his plan."
Eriri raised her eyes.
"No."
Sawamura Sayuri's expression was indifferent.
"Ah, I forgot!"
Eriri patted her head, suddenly realizing.
"So that's it, making a game! That sounds interesting… but it's really rare for the two of you to collaborate. I don't think I've seen it in a long time."
Sawamura Sayuri said with emotion.
"Well… there's no helping it."
Eriri tilted her head, her gaze flickering.
People have to grow up!
One became a light novelist, the other wanted to continue on the path of drawing… ultimately, they couldn't walk side by side.
If they couldn't complement each other, then they could only promote each other separately.
However, at this moment, she recalled a saying by Yoriichi Tsugikuni—those who pursue the ultimate path will find the same destination.
Perhaps, only when they reach the other side will everyone find common ground—an excellent creator.
And only then could it be considered that they hadn't let themselves down.