[Anime Crossover] Becoming Mangaka in Anime World

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Why is this guy reacting so strongly!?

Akifumi Mugiho, the person involved, was a little stunned for a moment. After a quick mental search, he realized what was happening.

"Wow, didn't expect that from you. With your thick eyebrows and big eyes, I never would've guessed you were the kind of person to take a girl to see Egoistic lily-sensei's special work."

Wait, it's me? Okay, then.

It was probably during the first semester of junior high, on a weekend, when he randomly ran into her on the street. After a bit of chatting, he invited her to his secret hideout, pulling out his treasured collection that he'd kept for years.

The result? Pretty predictable.

Not only did he bring a girl to see that kind of thing, but it turned out to be her work.

Thinking about it from her perspective, just imagining it makes him cringe.

The only good news? At that time, Akifumi Mugiho didn't know that fact.

But, with the way their relationship was, it didn't take long for that secret to be discovered.

In short...

"As expected of me, I really know how to play!"

Even though he was misunderstood, Akifumi Mugiho didn't feel the need to explain.

He wiped the smile off his face and asked seriously, "So, Eriri, did you need something from me today?"

How should I put it...

Their relationship was a bit complicated.

It's like how the flap of a butterfly's wings can trigger a storm, and this world, where everyday life mixes with anime and comics, made things even more unpredictable.

Even if no one interfered, the plot probably wouldn't continue like the original.

And with Akifumi Mugiho's presence as a wildcard, anything could happen.

Like I said before, Akifumi's parents had some recognition in their field. Before leaving Tokyo, they were invited to a party by Eriri's father, and that's where he met Eriri and they became friends.

But, unfortunately…

Later, when Akifumi moved to Kanagawa, they lost touch.

It wasn't until he moved back to Tokyo in the first year of junior high that they reconnected when she turned out to be in his class.

But it was clear that things weren't the same as when they were kids.

"Looking back, Eriri was probably mad about me disappearing back then."

"That's probably why she was so cold to me in junior high."

It was childish, but that's just how Eriri was.

"I heard you had an accident last week, so I came to check how you're doing."

If she was saying something like that, it was obvious Eriri wasn't entirely thinking straight due to a high fever.

But today, she seemed totally fine.

At Akifumi Mugiho's question, Eriri crossed her arms in front of her chest, and her posture made her chest more noticeable than usual. She looked away, her face turning a little pink, and her voice had a slight tremor.

"You think you're something special, huh?! I didn't come here for you!!"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted them.

Logically, if she wasn't here for a reason, she wouldn't have dragged him over here, right?

"I'm such an idiot!"

If it had been before, she might've believed her own words.

But with her over-the-top acting, it was clear she didn't mean it.

Akifumi Mugiho chuckled inwardly and casually nodded. "Yeah, yeah."

"So, Eriri, is there anything else? If not, I'm heading home."

Eriri let out a relieved sigh, her nervousness easing a bit.

"You seem fine. You were even joking around just now, so I guess everything's okay!"

Thinking back to what she'd seen last week on her way to school, Eriri unconsciously pressed her lips together.

Though she didn't know the person who'd been involved in the accident, just the basic empathy made her feel a little sad.

Maybe it was because of Akifumi Mugiho's interference, but Eriri didn't know about the situation with Tomoya.

"Not to mention, that guy's a close friend of the person involved. He must've been really upset recently."

With that thought, Eriri's eyes softened, though her tone remained steady.

"Mom wants you to come over for dinner on Saturday."

"Huh? Really?"

Akifumi Mugiho was caught off guard—he hadn't expected her to have something important to say.

"If you don't want to go, just let me know."

Eriri pretended to be nonchalant, looking away, though her voice had a hint of disappointment.

Akifumi Mugiho snapped back to reality and smiled again.

"Now that I think about it, the last time I had Aunt Yuriko's cooking was after middle school graduation. It's been so long, I can't turn down such a rare chance."

"Is it lunch or dinner on Saturday?"

"Lunch."

"Please tell Aunt Yuriko I'll definitely be there on time."

"Mm."

Eriri nodded, her face lighting up with visible happiness.

"See you on Saturday."

With that, Akifumi Mugiho stood up, ready to leave.

"Wait."

Akifumi Mugiho turned around, confused, only to meet Eriri's nervous gaze, like a frightened deer.

She opened her mouth, then gathered the courage to speak.

"By the way... what did you want me to go do with you earlier?"

"Don't get the wrong idea! I wasn't asking you to go with me. I just came to find you. Since I don't have other plans today, I thought I could keep you company for a while if that's okay with you."

Seeing her avoid his gaze, with her neck turning pink and her lips forming a little "~,"

Akifumi Mugiho paused, then walked back to her. He gently lifted her chin with his right hand.

With a playful tone, he said, "So, Eriri, do you want to come to my place?"

Her face, now only a few centimeters from his, turned bright red, and her mind went blank for a moment.

Seeing her freeze, Akifumi Mugiho closed the gap a little more.

Boom!

Her brain felt like it exploded.

But finally, under the pressure, Eriri snapped back to her senses.

Before she could fully register what had just happened, she instinctively bit down.

"Ugh."

The sting on his lips made him flinch.

As her grip loosened, Eriri glared at him, her eyes full of tears.

"Idiot! Pervert!!"

Watching her run off like a scared little rabbit, Akifumi Mugiho smiled, tasting the coppery tang in his mouth.

"This girl really doesn't hold back."

Maybe that's the price for acting on impulse.

"Knowing Eriri's personality, I wonder if she'll even be able to sleep tonight."

With a mischievous smile, Akifumi Mugiho thought to himself.

After all, that was her first kiss.

Even though it was spur-of-the-moment, Akifumi Mugiho didn't regret it.

When it came to tsundere types, a little action worked better than words.

At least, based on their past relationship, if it were anyone else, they'd probably be dating by now.

As a man, if he wasn't going to miss his chance, he had to be proactive in situations like this.

"I'll find a chance to apologize later."

Of course, apologizing was one thing, but whether it would actually change anything was another.

"What a pity."

Even though she didn't react at first, once he went for it, she bit him before he could fully enjoy it.

With those thoughts in his mind, he stayed in the classroom for a few more minutes, then grabbed his bag and left.