Kato's house is very close to the intersection, so it is troublesome to turn the car around, so it is better to reverse directly to save time.
Watching Yushan Kazuto drive away, Kato Megumi couldn't help but blink.
[It seems like elementary school students are very busy! ]
……
After picking up Touma Sanae and Tsuchima from the school and driving back to the apartment as fast as possible, Yushan Kazuto tried very hard to save time, but the time still came to 3:52.
"You two go up first, I have something else to do."
Parking the car downstairs of the apartment building, Yushan Kazuto urged.
Toumori Sanae looked at Hayama Kazuto and said, "What's the matter, Great Demon Lord Hayama, death?"
"It's just a small matter that needs to be dealt with. Please go down quickly."
Yushan Kazuto's tone was a little subtle.
Chapter 916: Heqi-kun, long time no see.
Looking at the two people sitting in front of him, Yushan Kazuto couldn't help but blink.
He could never have imagined that the people he would be working with Izumi Sagiri would be Machida Sonoko and Kasumigaoka Utaha.
Yushan Kazuto couldn't help but blink. According to Izumi Sagiri, she had already cooperated with Ippon light novel and renewed the contract.
In other words, the illustrations in the third volume of "Love Metronome" that Kato Megumi and Yukinoshita Yukino read were most likely drawn by Izumi Sagiri!
Thinking of this, Yushan Kazuto couldn't help but blink, and suddenly remembered that the heroine sitting on the balloon in the poster painted by Izumi Sagiri was indeed very similar to the heroine in the illustration of the first volume.
But the male protagonist sitting on the ice flower is completely different from the male protagonist in the first volume illustration.
Hayama Kazuto raised his head and looked at Machida Sonoko and Kasumigaoka Utaha.
Machida Sonoko also blinked. She didn't expect that the person who came to meet with her on behalf of Izumi Sagiri was actually Hayama Kazuto.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was smiling. On a whim, she wanted to see how Machida Sonoko communicated with the painter, but she ended up seeing an unexpected surprise.
"Wakaki-kun, long time no see." Kasumigaoka Utaha waved gently.
"Not long." Yushan Kazuto blinked.
We met at school last week, but we didn't say hello.
Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Yushan Kazuto with great interest, which made Yushan Kazuto feel inexplicably nervous and he couldn't help blinking.
"I didn't expect that Kazuki-kun has a side job as a painter!" Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a smile.
"I am just here for the interview on behalf of my friend," said Yushan Kazuto.
"Really? Then it's really fate." Kasumigaoka Utaha moved closer and stared at Yushan Kazuto.
She was testing whether Kazuto Yushan was lying, but from Kazuto Yushan's performance, it seemed that he was telling the truth, which made Kasumigaoka Utaha a little disappointed.
"Mr. Yushan, can I call you that?" said Machida Sonoko.
Although the two parties already knew each other, Machida Sonoko was still more serious about her work.
Hayama Kazuto nodded and motioned for Machida Sonoko to continue.
"I need to confirm again here, Mr. Yuyama, are you here for the interview on behalf of Mr. Izumi?" asked Machida Sonoko.
Hayama Kazuto nodded.
In order to prevent Kazuto Hayama from knowing her pen name, Izumi Sagiri had already discussed with Machida Sonoko in advance, told her her last name, and asked her to call her "Teacher Izumi" in front of Kazuto Hayama.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was looking at the two of them with a smile. She originally didn't know about the communication between Izumi Sagiri and Machida Sonoko, but after hearing how Machida Sonoko addressed Izumi Sagiri, she had guessed about 70% of the ins and outs of the matter.
[Did you reveal your last name because you didn't want to reveal Eromanga-sensei's pen name in front of Kazuki-kun? ]
[Eromanga-sensei, what is your relationship with Kazuki-kun? 】
"Excuse me, but I would like to ask Mr. Kazuki, what is your relationship with Mr. Izumi?" Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a smile.
"It's a simple relationship of employer and employee." Yushan Heren said.
"Really? Why do I feel that things are not that simple?" Kasumigaoka Utaha narrowed her eyes.
"I don't think this matter should be the topic of today's interview. If possible, I would like to get to the point quickly." Yushan Kazuto said politely.
He didn't want to waste too much time here, as he was in a hurry to go home and cook.
Although most of the ingredients have been prepared, it still takes a long time to cook them.
Kasumigaoka Utaha did not continue speaking. She knew that Yushan Kazuto would not explain to her. Continuing to ask would only make Yushan Kazuto unhappy.
"Order a cup of coffee first."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little strange, Machida Sonoko hurriedly spoke.
"No need, let's get straight to the point." Yushan Heren shook his head. He didn't have time to drink coffee. Half an hour passed after finishing a cup of coffee.
However, in the eyes of Machida Sonoko and Kasumigaoka Utaha, Hayama Kazuto's refusal to drink coffee showed that he was somewhat dissatisfied with the interview.
Although Machida Sonoko represented the Party A, they were still a little nervous when they thought about how Kazuto Hayama booked the entire Vittorio Cabin for his birthday. Facing a Party B client with strong capital like Kazuto Hayama, they were still a little nervous.
"My client told me that you are not satisfied with his work, so we have this interview. I want to know what exactly you are dissatisfied with and what needs to be corrected."
Yushan Heren went straight to the point and said that he just wanted to get this interview over with as quickly as possible.
Machida Sonoko blinked, took out a tablet computer, and called up Izumi Sagiri's manuscript.
“I think this painting has a good imagination and a very unconventional style, but it is somewhat inconsistent with the previous style.”
Machida Sonoko swiped the tablet and brought out several previous paintings by Izumi Sagiri.
Hayama Kazuto blinked, and Izumi Sagiri is really collaborating with "Love Metronome"!
Although he had not read the third volume of "Love Metronome", he had seen the cover. When Yukinoshita Yukino bought the book before, Yuyama Kazuto took a glance at it.
One of the paintings is the original manuscript for the cover of the third volume. Comparing several paintings, this new painting created by Sagiri Izumi has indeed undergone a major change in style.
"Although there has been a change in style, the painting is actually more layered. I think this painting is a new breakthrough," said Yushan Kazuto.
"I admit that Mr. Izumi's painting skills have indeed improved a lot. Before she gave me the painting, I didn't even expect that this painting would be so delicate and full of imagination."
"But 'Love Metronome' is about a young love story, and this fairy-tale style of painting doesn't quite fit in with the original content."
Machida Sonoko admitted that Sagiri Izumi's new work is excellent. Of course, it is hard to say whether this is her true thought or just a polite remark.
However, she also pointed out Sagiri Izumi's problem.
It's not that the painting isn't good, it's just not suitable.
In Machida Sonoko's opinion, if this painting is made into a poster, it would be like using an Apple data cable to charge an Android phone. Even if it can be charged, it will ultimately have a counterproductive effect.
Yushan Kazuto blinked. After looking at the original illustration, to be honest, he could understand Machida Sonoko's thoughts.
The goal of editing is to seek stability and then seek breakthroughs on the basis of stability.
Izumi Sagiri's original illustration performance was very good, and as long as she performs steadily, she will be more than capable of drawing for Light Sakuran.
In this case, Machida Sonoko certainly wants Izumi Sagiri to maintain her original painting style.
Chapter 917: Persuasion
The root cause of the conflict is that it is difficult for both sides to reach a consensus.
Izumi Sagiri wants to seek new painting methods and new breakthroughs. Hayama Kazuto feels that Izumi Sagiri's efforts should not be wasted, while Machida Sonoko thinks that she should help Kasumigaoka Utaha stabilize the sales of "Love Metronome".
Sagiri Izumi's new style may generate a good response, but it is more likely to cause negative impact, and as an editor, Machida Sonoko has to take this into consideration.
But what Machida Sonoko didn't notice was that after seeing Sagiri Izumi's new illustration, Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes lit up.
Yushan Kazuto touched his chin and blinked his eyes, thinking about what method he should use to convince Machida Sonoko.
In fact, there are many ways he can do it, such as contacting self-media to endorse the fourth volume, or using the relationship between the Yukinoshita family and Kadokawa Shoten to put pressure on Machida Sonoko.
However, Yushan Heren felt that these practices seemed to be a bit over the top and a little rough.
After all, Machida Sonoko was someone he knew, and Yuyama Kazuto didn't want to impose his will on the other party. He was more inclined to convince others with virtue.
If Izumi Sagiri knew that my negotiation method was so simple and crude, it would have a bad impact, right?
While lowering his head in thought, Kazuto Yuyama noticed the expression of Utaha Kasumigaoka. It can be seen that she was very satisfied with Sagiri Izumi's new painting.
Yushan Kazuto suddenly smiled and said, "Editor Machida, when you rejected this painting, did you not consult the original author?"
Seeing Machida Sonoko's puzzled expression, Yushan Kazuto could only shrug and say, "I'm talking about the original author."
Machida Sonoko looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who could only say, "I admit that I like this painting very much. But I'm sorry, I think that Editor Sonoko and I should have the same interests, and we are on the same front."
Yushan Heren blinked. He didn't expect that Kasumigaoka Utaha could speak normally occasionally. Every time he met her in the past, her tone was somewhat confrontational with his own, which always made Yushan Heren feel a little uncomfortable.
"I admit that from a business perspective, it is a very safe approach not to make changes when things are in a stable or rising period," said Yushan Heren.
"But if it comes to personal pursuits, Kasumigaoka, Kasumi Shiko-sensei, this painting should be more to your liking."
"The dreamy fairy tale scene, seemingly fragmented, is actually a metaphor for a happy ending. It should be more in line with the theme of your work."
Yushan Kazuto shrugged and said.
Although Kazuto Yuyama has not read the second and third volumes of "Love Metronome", he can infer from the title that the word "beat" means ups and downs, so the plot must be exciting.
And Kasumigaoka Utaha has stated more than once on social media that "Love Metronome" will only have five volumes, and the fourth volume, which is about to be released, is the penultimate volume of the original five volumes.
According to the general plot setting, this volume should be the low period of emotional depression, with various contradictions emerging and conflicts escalating. The content of this volume should be just like what is shown in the poster, full of depression.
Of course, the above are all guesses by Yushan Heren. It doesn’t matter if he guessed wrong. He can just try another entry point.
But after seeing the expressions of Machida Sonoko and Kasumigaoka Utaha, Hayama Kazuto smiled and thought that his guess was correct.
Machida Sonoko would not think that it was Izumi Sagiri who leaked the news. After all, Izumi Sagiri doesn’t know the plot yet, and all the illustration requirements for the fourth volume have not been sent to her. Now it’s just a warm-up poster.
They knew that this could only be a conclusion drawn by Yushan Kazuto based on general rules, and it was drawn word for word.
"Wait, you mean the scene that alludes to a perfect ending?" Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly asked.
"Well, didn't you notice?" Yushan Kazuto blinked. It seems that Machida Sonoko and Kasumigaoka Utaha's appreciation ability is not very good.
"Please explain it to me, Mr. Yuyama." Machida Sonoko said a little embarrassedly.
Yushan Kazuto blinked and said, "First, look at the ice flowers under the hero. The brush strokes outline the liquid water droplets, right? But if you look carefully, those water droplets are actually the result of the hero's body temperature."
"If you look closely at the edge of the ice flower, you can see some burrs. If you zoom in a little, those should be snowflakes that have fallen on the ice flower."
"How can the ice flowers melt in such a snowy weather? So it's very simple. Although the hero's body temperature caused the ice flowers to melt in some areas, overall, the ice flowers extended outwards and moved closer to the heroine."
"Then...what about the heroine?" Machida Sonoko blinked as she listened to Kazuto Yuyama's explanation.
"The heroine is sitting on a balloon, and it looks like the balloon is rising higher and higher and moving away."
"But if you look carefully, you can see that there is already a layer of frost on the surface of the balloon. When the balloon condenses, the heroine will not rise any further."
"When the heroine rises to a very high place, she suddenly falls down, and the hero catches her below. Isn't it very romantic?" Yushan Kazuto explained with a smile.
The two of them blinked. It turned out that this painting could be explained in this way?
In fact, Hayama Kazuto exaggerated a bit. Izumi Sagiri probably didn't have so many meanings when she created the story, but as long as the explanation makes sense, isn't everyone happy?
"Of course, this kind of situation can only be presented in works of art. If it happened in real life, the result would be that both people would be crushed to death.
But isn’t that what art is all about? It’s derived from life but is higher than life?”
Yushan Kazuto asked back.
"Kazuki-kun, to be honest, what should I do if I'm a little moved?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Yushan Kazuto.
"If you want to show conflict, this fairy tale painting method is the most appropriate. Other realistic painting methods or object painting methods are difficult to achieve this effect."
"Okay, Kazuki-kun, you convinced me." Kasumigaoka Utaha stood up and stretched out her right hand.
Yushan Kazuto blinked, stood up, and hesitated whether to reach out his hand, but his right hand had already been grabbed by Kasumigaoka Utaha.
"What delicate hands! I feel like your skin is even better than mine!" Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled and moved closer: "Heqi-kun, do you want to have a candlelight dinner together?"
Yushan Heren quickly retracted his hand: "Sorry, I'm in a hurry to go home. Now that we have reached a consensus, I'll ask you to communicate with the artist himself about the details. I'll take my leave now."
Yushan Kazuto waved goodbye and escaped from Asuka Cafe.
Chapter 918 New Year's Eve Dinner
