Tokyo Girlfriend Illustrated Book

[No. 30-16, Kamiigusa 2-chome, Suginami-ku, Tokyo]

In a three-story building, although it was the weekend, there were still dozens of people working hard in the office area.

The large room is not divided into small grids, but the office desks are all arranged together in a certain order. The ringing of the landline, the shouting, the sound of the fax machine, the sound of vigorously tapping the keyboard... countless sounds are mixed together. The abundant energy and eager posture of the social animals are as if they are going to be broadcast tomorrow without even completing the character design. Same as the animation team.

Of course, such a thing is absolutely impossible to happen here, because this is——

【MARS Co., Ltd. Tokyo Branch】

Not to mention that the character design was not completed the day before the broadcast, a disaster that was even more outrageous than a comet hitting the earth. Even if it was just half a minute later than the scheduled time on the schedule, the thunderous wrath of "Queen MARS" would be ushered in. .

While everyone was busy, in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window at the end of the room, a woman wearing a black sleeveless high-slit dress was sitting on a rotating seat, holding a pile of magazines and newspapers to read. The sun shines in from her, and the transparent glass does not form a good barrier.

The white light with a touch of warmth fell on her long dark red hair, caressing the beautiful black stocking legs that were exposed from one side of the high-slit dress because she crossed her legs.

The busy scene in front of her did not affect her reading at all. She did not waste time by absorbing useless content. Not only did she purchase magazines and newspapers in a targeted manner, but even now she followed the catalog and checked with clear goals, reading at a very fast pace. It's amazingly fast, you can read a book in half a minute.

A production executive in ol' attire accidentally dropped the file in his arms on the ground. His face turned pale and he quickly squatted down. While picking it up, he quietly turned his head to the right side of the huge room. When he saw the BOSS, he still lowered his head. After looking at the information in his hand and not noticing himself, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yuki, get up as soon as you have rested enough. If you have nothing else to do, leave directly. Your work for today has been completed." A slightly deep mature female voice came from the mouth of the woman in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window. She still lowered her head to look. with newspaper.

Yuxi, who was gathering the documents, had a wry smile on her face, and quickly stood up and bowed to apologize:

"I'm really sorry, President Benisaka."

"Let's save your apology for tomorrow, because if you don't take a break today, you will definitely not be able to complete your work well tomorrow."

The tone of the red-haired woman, Akane Kurisaka, didn't change at all. But Yuxi, who was pretending to be an ol' girl, felt nervous and quickly put the documents on the desk and put them away carefully. After finishing the handover with her colleagues, she took off her work badge and stuffed it into her pocket, and hurriedly walked out the door.

After walking out of the company door, Yuxi did not hesitate and directly reached out to call a taxi to a nearby hotel.

Although President Benisaka has extremely high demands on his subordinates, as long as he completes his corresponding work, he will never have to deliberately work overtime to cooperate with those inefficient colleagues to waste time, and he will not be labeled as "coordination problem" Inexplicably disgusting label.

It is because of these that the entire company can become a legend in the industry under the leadership of President Hongsaka.

MARS is headquartered in Osaka. She is not an employee of the Tokyo branch. Not only him, but those who are still busy in the building are all an elite team directly commanded by the company's president Akane Kurisaka. As for the people in the original branch Then everyone was given a holiday. This team, known as an all-around team in the multimedia industry, traveled from Osaka to Tokyo because of the president's order.

To... help the Queen get a man.

Thinking of this, Yuxi couldn't help but blush.

Hojo-sensei... I'm going to work with him from now on. I must become friends with him at the welcome party later. No, if I drink a few more glasses of wine, maybe, hey hey hey~~~

Before joining Benisaka Akane, this production executive took only one year as president to build a new 18x club into a mid-level club, with a broken and evil smile on his face.

As for whether the famous Hojo Kyosuke will become her colleague and whether there will be a welcome party, is there any need to ask? How could anyone who was targeted by President Hongsaka escape?

The super elite team that has assembled myself and others is invincible under the leadership of the Queen!

After Yuki left, the people in the Maltz branch were still busy. They were generally not directly responsible for a certain project, but served as the eyes, nose, mouth, and limbs of Akane Kurisaka, bringing her games, animations, and novels. Wait for the progress of the project team and convey her instructions to the project team.

Normally, Akane Benisaka would be sitting there, accepting visits from his subordinates like an emperor, giving opinions, or mercilessly abolishing projects that have no potential, or kicking out people who are dragging down projects, or punishing them. Care will be given to those projects that are really lacking in energy.

Like a god high in the clouds, the jade-like little hand gently moves to create works that can shake the hearts of the otakus.

But today, now, no one will bother the Queen regardless of life or death.

It has been a week since I arrived in Tokyo from Osaka and I have been busy for so long. Today is the time for the president to enjoy the fruits of the hunt.

Although the woman sitting there reading the newspaper had no expression on her face, anyone who knew her even slightly could tell from her eyes that Akane Kurisaka was extremely excited!

On the newspapers and magazines she put aside, one name appeared on the spread pages without exception - Hojo Kyosuke

"The Yomiuri Shimbun": [Kyosuke Hojo! Three consecutive hits! A rare genius! 】

The Yomiuri Shimbun, which has always been keen on pursuing famous writers who represent the times, praises them without hesitation. The admiration between the lines can be regarded as a love letter. I almost want to grab the collar of the person reading the newspaper and tell him, I love Hojo Kyosuke, he is the greatest writer of the last 100 years, and our Yomiuri Shimbun will exclusively serialize his novels soon!

Come buy me newspapers!

"Mainichi Shimbun": [Kyosuke Hojo: I will assume the social responsibility of a writer and pass on the beauty I feel to everyone through my works]

This newspaper almost followed Kyosuke Hojo's speech at the award ceremony, talking about dreams, hard work, etc. It was almost like describing Kyosuke Hojo as a saint. I'm afraid it will start selling chicken soup for the soul books next.

Putting aside these major national newspapers, although the reporter of "Hokkaido Shimbun" was drunk, what he recorded was sent back to the headquarters early. This newspaper in Hojo Kyosuke's hometown even interviewed Hojo Kyosuke overnight. Grandparents and neighbors, Grandpa Hojo told a little secret without hesitation. The silver fangs in his grandson's "One Punch Man" were created based on him.

…

"boring."

Akane Kurisaka threw the last magazine on the table nearby, stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked in the direction of Koenji.

Perhaps for some mediocre people, these praises can stimulate their potential and allow them to create works beyond their own capabilities. But for that man, these boring reports will corrode him, just like the girls around him, stumbling on his feet, making him linger and unable to move forward.

If it weren't for the purpose of gathering intelligence and being 100% prepared, Akane Benisaka wouldn't waste time reading what these idiots wrote, in newspapers, etc., and would rather flatter politicians.

Come on, Hojo Kyosuke, come on, get into my pocket, and unleash all your talents under my hands!

Where she was looking was where Hojo Kyosuke's company [Carbonated Animation Production Company] was located.

"Hey? Hey~~ You actually created a company just to accompany Yinglili to fool around?"

Megumi Kato blinked and said with some surprise. Although she was surprised, this emotion could only be felt from the content of her words. Both her tone and expression were so light.

"I wanted to say this a long time ago, Megumi, you are really a bit sinister." Yamauchi Sakura's eyes were smiling, staring closely at Kato Megumi's fair face.

"Well, it turns out this is a sinister thing. Uh-huh, oh, I'll take note of it." Kato Megumi nodded:

"But it's definitely something Kyousuke would do, if it were him."

"Hui, can a girl like you really exist in reality?"

Yamauchi Sakura grabbed Kato Megumi's hand with gleaming eyes. On one side was Yukinoshita Yukino, who would maintain absolute rationality to stop Kyousuke from doing bad things, and on the other side was Yukinoshita Yukino, who could understand Kyousuke with strong adaptability and stay with him. , Kato Megumi, who tolerates him with her unique tenderness, is simply perfect!

"Hey Duo, let me ask one more question. Is this supposed to be a compliment?"

"Of course! Do you think I'm saying that you look like a strange character that jumped out of a cartoon?" Yamauchi Sakura immediately denied it.

"Eh heh heh~~~? I didn't feel it before, but now..." Kato Megumi's expression became a little subtle:

"Well, since Kyosuke isn't here, I'll go back first. See you next time, Sakura."

"Stop! It's very rude of you to do this, Megumi. The next moment you walk out of the house, there's no guarantee that I will die immediately due to excessive sadness!" Yamauchi Sakura held the girl's little hand tightly.

"Generally speaking, that happens only to the weird anime characters you mentioned Sakura, right?"

"As expected! Megumi, you are really evil and good at holding grudges!"

"I'm going back."

"Sorry, sorry! I said sorry! Kyousuke's mother and sister are at home today. Are you sure you don't want to come in for a visit?"

Yamauchi Sakura asked. Although Kato Megumi did not come here specifically to visit his parents, Kato Megumi's dress was not casual at all.

A translucent white lace short-sleeved top is draped over the bright-colored vest, and a slightly larger sailor hat is lightly worn on the head. The thighs exposed under the mini skirt directly show off the fair and eye-catching complexion.

Although she is a girl with a weak sense of presence, Yamauchi Sakura is surprised to find that compared to Eri, who has only green sportswear in her wardrobe, Kato Megumi looks like a heroine favored by painters. As long as she does not need to wear school uniforms, she The outfits are always carefully selected, which are both fashionable and able to highlight one's own advantages.

Even though he was not someone he really wanted to see, Yamauchi Sakura still felt a sense of "being valued" from the girl. This is the kind of girl who takes dates seriously and prepares them carefully.

What a great experience!

Just like me! Yamauchi Sakura nodded in her conscience. No matter when, even if she and Kyousuke just sneaked out to find food for midnight snacks at night, she would choose an outfit that suited the weather, mood, and matched Kyousuke. Of course, Kyousuke also chose his own outfit~~

If you think about it this way, doesn't he attach more importance to dating Kyosuke than Megumi? After all, I carefully prepared outfits for two people~

The two of them are now standing at the entrance of Ruyi Residence. There is no one in the living room. The others are either doing their own things or drinking tea and chatting with Mikiko Hojo in the courtyard. Compared with a fake British aristocrat who is too busy painting and has no time to enjoy black tea first, this lady who even has countless daughters-in-law to help take care of her daughter is more like an elegant aristocrat.

"Then we'll stay here for dinner! If Kyousuke doesn't see you like you are now, Kei, you won't be willing to do it."

Yamauchi Sakura continued.

"Huh? This is just a very ordinary outfit for me. I saw it from last week's "NINI" and happened to have similar clothes in my wardrobe, so I tried to wear it like this without thinking too much."

Megumi Kato's tone and expression were unusually calm. Only the small hand holding the strap of the white canvas satchel had clear knuckles due to excessive force:

"Sakura, you, even if you see a girl you think looks good, you want Kyousuke to see it immediately~~The relationship is really good~~"

The girl's bobbed hair swayed lightly, just like her tone of voice, like the erratic sunshine.

Yamauchi Sakura did not speak, but tilted her head, narrowed her eyes and looked at Kato Megumi.

"What's wrong~~" Kato Kei, who had always been calm, couldn't stand being stared at by that disturbing gaze.

"First, he panicked and explained that the outfit he was wearing was not specially prepared for meeting Kyousuke, then he changed the topic to me as a small revenge for exposing your little thoughts, and finally, he tried to make the meeting with Aunt Mijiko cute. Get through."

"So cunning, Megumi. This kind of calm cunning is really an amazing stunt."

"gone back!"

With her face feeling hot, Kato Megumi immediately turned around and walked out the door.

How could you not leave? Kyousuke’s mother is at home, so if I come directly to my house without making an appointment, my relationship with Kyousuke will be misunderstood.

Ah, after all, I should have sent a message to Kyosuke in advance...

In the little girl's mind, she was absent from the celebration banquet yesterday, but came to congratulate her early in the morning today. Kyousuke should be somewhat happy, right?

And Sakura, why not be a fool? Isn't it like a funny character jumping out of a cartoon to suddenly become so smart?

"Aunt Miyoko! Kyosuke's friends are here!" Yamauchi Sakura shouted directly.

Megumi Kato froze, turned around quickly, and quickly began to sort out the clothes that were messed up by Sakura Yamauchi. Hojo Mikiko arrived with a warm voice, followed by the little Kashiko and the even smaller Momotaro.

"First time we meet, I am Kato Megumi, Kyousuke's friend."

The girl folded her hands in front of her belly and bowed slightly. The hat swayed slightly, but still stayed firmly on his head, except that the canvas bag on his shoulder suddenly slipped off.

Yamauchi Sakura is completely unreasonable! As she pulled the satchel strap back into place, Kato Megumi couldn't help but complain softly in her heart. This was the first time she had seen this kind of thing. This kind of... was really hard to describe.

Listening to the obviously nervous voice, the girl with cat-like bright yellow eyes smiled happily.

"Hey, you're the friend Kyousuke mentioned about coming back to hang out, right?" After introducing herself, Mikiko Hojo took Kato Megumi's hand without saying anything.

The girl subconsciously wanted to ask Hojo Kyosuke why she knew she was coming today, but she was very good at telling true lies and immediately realized that this was a lie from the aunt opposite.

Looking at Yamauchi Sakura who was snickering next to him, Kato Megumi understood something for a moment.

It's really something that's hard to describe...so strange.

"Excuse me~~~"

The girl put on her slippers and used the skills of getting along with children that she had developed with the Kato sisters for more than ten years, and she and Kashiko instantly became "best friends"!

"Soga, because no one came to apply for the job, that's why Eiriri and Kasumigaoka-senpai went to help?" Kato Megumi nodded, finally understanding that it was a serious company with a registered capital of more than 300 million yen, rather than spending three hundred million yen. 100 million yen to play house with the little girl.

"I feel like you don't understand Megumi at all," Yamauchi Sakura said suspiciously.

"How could it be possible? Mitsuba has already made it very clear." Kato Megumi immediately denied:

"But why did Kyousuke only ask Eiriri and Kasumigaoka-senpai for help?"

"Hui, you are so naughty~"

Yamauchi Sakura chuckled, and Mitsuha Miyamizu next to her also had a subtle expression.

This is such an obvious provocation.

"Hey? What's the matter? What I want to say is that if Kyousuke still needs help, I just have nothing to do today~" Kato Megumi tilted her head, and everything she said was the truth.

"That's an animation production company. Among us, the only ones who have anything to do with that industry are Glass and Direct Flower. The rest of us will probably be able to help Kyousuke with some trivial things."

Yukino Mokari explained.

"Soga, Eiriri is the ace of the art club, and Kasumigaoka-senpai can write scripts that lead the drama club to win awards." Kato Megumi nodded.

"..."

Yamauchi Sakura blinked, and her eyes drifted to Hojo Mikiko next to her.

Mitsuha Miyamizu pursed her lips, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"Well, Megumi, Eiriri and Shiyu's relationship with the animation production company may be deeper than you think."

Nishimiya Glass said in a low voice, she had been staying with Eiriri and Kasumigaoka, and she had forgotten that these two people still maintained the persona of a talented painting girl and a literary girl in school.

However, the former was deliberately kept secret, and the latter was because no one dared to ask her.

"Actually, Yinglili has already been a cartoonist, and Shiyu also officially debuted as a light novel writer three years ago."

They had already asked for their opinions on this matter. After all, as long as they brought people to play at home, these things would be exposed sooner or later. Kasumigaoka Shiha didn't care, and Eiriri hesitated a little, but thinking of Kato Megumi's unparalleled stealth performance, she said with confidence that it didn't matter.

However, considering that Aunt Miyoko was still present, Glass was really embarrassed to say that Eiri was only drawing comics part-time as an assistant, and her job was actually a well-known comic book artist in the industry.

"Hey hey hey~~~?"

Kato Megumi exclaimed, her eyes widening cutely.

cartoonist? Light novel writer?

Eiriri, who is known as the perfect young lady in school, is surrounded by fashion figures who stand at the top of the student pyramid, and has nothing to do with otaku in either words, deeds or makeup, is actually a manga artist?

And the top talented girl in the school, Kasumigaoka Shiu, who has long been recommended for admission to the university and whom no one dares to approach, is actually a light novel writer.

This... is amazing.

I thought it was amazing to be friends with these two people, but I didn't expect that there would be something even more magical.

Now everyone is sitting in the yard, with white-painted wooden tables and chairs, and the early morning sunshine is not too hot. A graceful mother and a group of young and beautiful girls are drinking tea and chatting, with laughter and the rustling of leaves. In harmony, although the cherry blossoms have fallen, the spring scenery is still pleasant.