Anime Crossover: Becoming Mangaka in Anime World

'Well, as long as she's cheered up...

After working with her for so long, he didn't want her to be crushed by the pressure and force him to change editors.

If that happened, wouldn't the 'dirt' he had on her be useless too?

"By the way, today's meeting must've been interesting. Tell me about it!"

"Ha! Are you a devil? I haven't even eaten a single bite of dinner yet!!"

Despite her complaints, the next second she started describing the situation.

"You don't know, when Editor-in-Chief Minano brought up your new work, the looks on everyone's faces... It was too funny!!"

"After discussing whether Madoka Magica should end or not, it was already past 9 PM, and everyone was tired and hungry." 

"The editor-in-chief told us to finish the remaining topics of the meeting quickly so we could go home, but then Editor-in-Chief Minano dropped this bombshell!"

"Ha ha ha! It was too funny!!"

Tell me in detail if it's that funny then!

Akifumi, helpless, reminded: "You were part of the meeting to right?, didn't you also feel hungry at the time?"

"..."

Mihari, feeling frustrated, muttered: "Damn it."

"Don't remind me that now!!"

"So now it's my fault now?"

"Don't interrupt, listen to me."

"As you know, there are limited slots for serialization in Shonen Jump."

"Everyone's waiting their turn, and then suddenly someone jumps the queue. How can they not get upset?"

"People who've waited for so long don't want someone to cut in line!"

"At that moment, even though everyone was hungry, they started arguing immediately."

Though Akifumi hadn't seen it in person, he could easily imagine the intensity of the argument.

The serialization slots were tied to their performance!

More slots meant more bonuses.

No one would want to back down.

Even though the result was already known, hearing about the process was still interesting.

"Editor-in-Chief Minano was clearly prepared!"

"She stood her ground against the other editors-in-chief without backing down!"

"Shueisha always lets the quality of the work speak for itself! Why should we push mediocre works when we have great ones ready? This is the start of declining!"

Mihari spoke excitedly, as if she had been the one making the argument.

"The other editors-in-chief turned pale and couldn't say a word!"

"It was only when the editor-in-chief stepped in and suggested that they look at your work that they calmed down."

"The rest... well, I already mentioned that at the start. No need to repeat it."

"Anyway, congratulations again, Akifumi-sensei!"

"Thank you, and thank you for your hard work."

Akifumi smiled, then added, "By the way, didn't you still owe me a meal?"

"..."

Mihari Otosuna groaned: "You're a big-shot with a seven-figure royalty, and you're still thinking about getting a free meal from me!?"

Akifumi couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't worry, I was just a joking before."

"Since you've worked hard, this time the meal is on me."

"Now that's better."

Mihari Otosuna hummed, then suddenly realized: "And what do you mean I didn't do anything for you?"

"I played a huge part of it, you know!"

"Yes, yes, Editor Otosuna Mihari also played a huge part" Akifumi replied dismissively.

"So, then when should we do this?"

"This Saturday at noon. Also, could you invite Minano-san? I want to thank her in person."

Wait... am I just the extra in this?

Never mind. It's clear now, Minano is the extra! Not her!

Mihari comforted herself silently, then agreed: "No problem."

"But I don't know if Minano-san will have time."

"That's fine. Just go and tell her, and I'll confirm the time and place in a few days." 

"Got it."

"By the way, when does the new work release?"

"From the first week of July. Also, you don't have any backlog for this week, so don't forget to draw the next chapters in the next few days."

"You don't think I'm that unreliable, do you?"

"Well, it's just a friendly reminder from your editor. If you can't submit on time, beware of my hellish reminders!"

Even though he knew she couldn't see him, Akifumi still rolled his eyes.

"That won't happen. Don't worry." 

"Okay then, Good night!"

"Good night, take care."

Mihari was about to end the call when a new message popped up on her phone.

She squinted and saw the new task list sent by Minano.

It was clear that this new project would be far from easy.

But this time, she felt more determined than ever.

The struggles, the meetings, and the doubts—it was all worth it.

She wasn't just there to pass time.

She was there to prove she could do this!

With a new sense of purpose, she decided: No more self-doubt.

She would rise to the challenge, learn more, and get even better.

The smile returned to her face.

"Thank you, Akifumi-sensei, for always being so reassuring."

"Thank you for reminding me of the bigger picture."

She took a deep breath, knowing she was ready to take on whatever came next.

Her phone buzzed again.

It was Akifumi:

"Also, don't forget to eat. You're working too hard. Take care of yourself, okay?"

She chuckled, shaking her head.

"Yeah, yeah, I will."

It wasn't just about the work.

It was about growing, learning, and becoming the best she could be—starting with tonight.

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