Candy Wizard and Travel

"Lu shrinks (verbose)..."

The sound of rain has subsided, and on typhoon days, the hustle and bustle of bombing the world has disappeared, replaced by the melancholy that has been loved by countless writers and artists.

The sound of rain enveloped the world, but the monotonous white noise seemed to have assimilated all the noise. Only the occasional sound of planes and trucks could be heard, and a kind of isolation and loneliness enveloped the surroundings.

Xidi thought of his world. Among the magic derived from Onmyoji in the East, there was a rain spell, which was used to isolate the sun, travel, and the activities of life.

Most of the people in the apartment had classes to attend, and even Lily Ling went to school to receive a new class schedule. The unruly professor was as troublesome after his death as he was during his lifetime.

Fortunately, there is a little evil god to talk to.

In the past, on rainy days, Hidi used to pass the time by sleeping, making snacks and reading.

Finally, the details of the doll were polished. A lifelike doll about fifty centimeters high stood there. People with a childish heart would probably ask in surprise when they see her: Maya (Thumbelina), have you grown up? Yet?

This doll is completely made of modern materials. The body is made of synthetic wood, the joints are made of alloy gears and metal parts, and the hair is made of artificial fibers...and none of this makes her cheap, just because of the emotion and preciousness that the maker put into it. craft.

The pair of emerald green gems that have been polished for a long time are embedded in the eye sockets. A special dye is applied on the inner surface, giving the transparent gems a bright luster, and the extraordinary spiritual energy escapes.

Among all his works, this one is probably only worthy of praise for its eyes, but because it is an experiment using modern materials, it has unique significance.

Speaking of the puppet he completed independently for the first time, the master didn't seem to dislike it. After simply handling the details, he held it in his arms all year round.

There was no way to continue with the finer details. Xidi breathed a sigh of relief, put away the tools, took out the previously cut fabric, and started making clothes.

The aqua blue yukata covers the metal joints of the elbows and knees. The hem of the yukata falls to the calf. The feet are bare. The swollen parts of the feet are filled with silicone material. The simulation of the feet is very high. Xidi cannot accept that there is something in this place. imperfect.

Well, it’s the persistence of being a puppeteer, nothing else.

"What are you doing...what is this, a figure? You have indeed become an otaku."

"I just did it. It's time for you to check your eyes."

The little evil god held the pudding in his mouth and said in a vague voice, "I can't recognize him with his clothes on."

"Do you recognize people by their clothes?"

"It's like this when you're not familiar with it."

She became interested and came over to look at the doll up and down.

Xidi is putting together transparent acrylic panels, preparing to store the work.

"Don't lift people's clothes, idiot."

"I'm sorry, the workmanship of this dress is very particular. I remember you borrowed a sewing machine to make it yesterday? What a skillful hand you have."

She patted Xi Di's shoulder vigorously, feeling a little too enthusiastic.

Xi Di became alert.

"What do you want to do."

"No, this..."

At some point, Sandwich-chan’s eyes turned into money symbols.

"You should have told me if you have this skill. Let me tell you, the price for handmade dolls to find a suitable buyer is quite high. This level of completion costs at least 30, no, [-] yen! But good materials must be used , let’s work together, I’ll find some rich fat guys and make their wives, this number can be doubled...”

"You still have this way?"

Xidi looked suspicious. He didn't resist commercial work very much. He wanted to make a living. This was what his master taught him. If he didn't sell things, how would he get the money to buy materials? How could he make better puppets without materials to train his hands on?

"Hey, I'm also a frequent visitor to Akihabara. I always have some acquaintances. Can you do it? It'll be [-]-[-] when it's done."

"How is it only [-]%?"

"Why should I help you if you don't have money?"

Xidi took out the contract.

"because this."

After a while, after friendly consultations, the topic continued.

"Well, to make money as a nerd, you have to understand them."

"How do you understand?"

"Watch anime, light novels, play games, etc."

……

At noon, under the persuasion of the Little Evil God, he went out and brought back a bunch of best-selling light novels.

Because of "The Barista Who Turned into a Rabbit", Hidi has high expectations for popular works in this world.

Although the titles of these seem a bit confusing, such as "Reincarnation in a Different World XXX", "I Have XX Abilities in XX"...it seems that the novel genre has just emerged, and I wish I could write the whole thing on the spine of the book. The content must be the same. The wonderful——

"Crash..."

The sound of turning books went from slow to fast.

After flipping through one book, switch to another and continue to skim quickly.

Hidi rubbed her eyes blankly.

"What's all this..."

The little evil god casually complained, "Buy the toilet paper that comes with the illustrations. In fact, just look at the illustrations. If you are a little more dedicated, you can search for the setting collection and just follow it."

"understood."

There is no need to understand the content at all. Just look at it a few times and your eyes will feel hurt. Do modern young people like this?

Forget it, you can make money by making adult products.

It's a pity that the little evil god told him that it's illegal to have a business license here, so just make some small things to fool him, just take a look, don't think about anything else.

That makes sense.

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Xidi spent three to ten minutes browsing through the light novels and comics that are currently popular and placed in the most conspicuous places in comic book stores. The comics are okay, at least the drawings are good-looking, but the light novels are...

To put it mildly: Wiping your ass is a bit tough.

I don’t know, I won’t read these insulting things next time.

However, to understand his customers, the group known as "otakus", one must cross this wall of sighs.

He chose to give up and look at the settings collection online.

For commercial work, there is no need to consider manual polishing at all. The magic is done in one go, which takes two hours, one of which is spent going out to buy materials.

After calculating the magic power consumption and cost, there is still something to be gained.

However, this is not considered a serious business. The efficiency of entrusting the little evil god is too low, and the number of customers she knows is also limited.

Do you want to open a doll shop like Master?He doesn’t understand modern business methods...

After much deliberation, forget it.

Let's do it first.

……

Baihe Ling came back at noon. The university is very busy except for some majors, and most of the time it is relatively relaxed. She seems to major in literature and history, and she pays more attention to the accumulation of knowledge, and there are not many important courses.

At least, that scumbag professor doesn't matter.

Go out with two umbrellas and return the one owned by the coffee shop owner.

"Xidi, the boss asked me to ask if you are free recently. He said that several customers are asking about you today."

The plain voice said this, and the female college student shook the water on her umbrella at the door. Just like last time, her body was not contaminated at all.

Xidi nodded to show that she understood.

He is packing the newly completed dolls. The box should be made of natural wood and carved with antique patterns. It is best to achieve the level of the allusion of buying a casket for a pearl.

In this regard, Xi Di is very familiar with it and has been taught by his master. Only complicated packaging can bring out the nobility of things. People always think that good things take a long time, just like the flowering period, work and love.

There's no need to rush this. You can't just take the order you placed an hour ago. It's too streamlined.

For packaging, what kind of special wood is selected, what kind of craftsmanship is used, the hair of a 14-year-old girl is used, and the clothes are handmade by masters...

They are all fake, but they need to be packaged, that’s what the little evil god said.

Xidi can also understand. It seems that although the world is different and the times are different, the business methods still have something in common. If this kind of promotion continues, the otakus will probably think that the doll maker is a master of ingenuity who will last forever, he said. There may be a chance to win the title of "Puppet Immortal".

Well, it sounds quite shameful, so forget it.

Lily Ling walked over and took a look, exclaiming softly.

"Wow, Two-dimensional."

"what is that?"

"Hmm... If you ask me, I don't know very well. It's just a feeling?"

Lily Ling didn't know anything about Two-dimensional. She took out her phone and Googled it. The answer she got was not very satisfactory, so she searched on some forums and read in a plain tone:

"Originally refers to the 'two-dimensional world', a two-dimensional space including length and width, and later became a term in the ACGN subculture circle.

Because the works are presented on paper or screens, the works born through these carriers are called 'Two-dimensional worlds' by those who love them.

Later, because it was too popular and less frequently used in other fields, 'Two-dimensional culture' and 'Two-dimensional enthusiasts' were collectively referred to as 'Two-dimensional'. This group has considerable overlap with 'otaku'.

This is a compound meaning that includes both related works in the ACGN field and refers to groups.After the sudden explosion of popularity in recent years, the audience has expanded significantly, and the quality varies. Therefore, some enthusiasts and amateurs who are ridiculed for no reason often use this word to laugh at themselves or satire out of dissatisfaction with the fanatical fans.

Common contexts can be found in:

A. He is 'Two-dimensional', squatting in front of the TV and watching animation every day;

B. While the Two-dimensional economy is growing, the related negative impacts need urgent attention;

C. He often talks about Two-dimensional content such as 'Nicole Nicole', 'It's not me, it's the world that is wrong', 'If true love has a color, it must be XX';

D. I'm not 'Two-dimensional', I just watch anime. "

"It's so complicated... What does it mean in simple terms, ACGN?"

"It's not clear, at least it refers to those at first, but later it seems to only refer to the popular parts. If a work has low discussion, does not contain or contains relatively few popular elements, it will be 'expelled from Two-dimensional membership'. "

"I probably understand."

It is a neutral term that seems to have a derogatory connotation in the Internet environment. Talking between friends can be regarded as ridicule, and online confrontation can be regarded as a personal attack.

"I wanted to compliment you, but I haven't had much exposure to these. I saw this character on a billboard in Akihabara, and I heard there are a lot of Two-dimensional there, so I just said that. Why did I suddenly start doing this? coming?"

Xidi briefly explained the cause and effect.

"Wow, what about work..."

"I haven't decided whether to do this recently. As for dolls, I just have a certain talent and have been studying."

He didn't have the mentality of Master Mal to persevere in polishing his skills. Just because he could do it well, he tried to a certain extent. It was probably a normal level of liking, but not to the extent that he wanted to devote his life to it.

Don’t be in a hurry just yet, just think about it slowly.

Lily Ling sat down and Xi Di poured her hot tea.

In the mist of tea, she fell into a trance for a while.

Well, I can’t imagine myself working seriously.

"Don't Lily Ling want to open a butcher shop? There is also a bakery. Speaking of which, I also wanted to open one."

"It's still a little early to say that now. Let's learn more about it during the internship. I used to want to rule this country and be a dictator."

Lily Bell has a strange confidence that as long as she wants to do something, she can do it well, and there have been more than one instances that have proved that even magic - just find a book, it is a serious magic book, and summon The little evil god.

Her talent is too terrifying, so she usually takes great care not to use it. As for the areas where she has worked hard now...this martial arts that has been practiced for a long time, as well as the use of various strange weapons, fighting skills, etc. wait.

Shaking her head, the girl dispersed those complicated thoughts.

"What happened next? Did you delay learning magic? Obviously your skills are so good..."

"No," Xidi blinked, "I opened it later, but I was really too busy, so I gave some formulas to people I knew well and got a commission every month."

"..."

"It's a joke."

Hidi emphasized.