Chapter 371 The War of the Legal Wife

[Tokyo Suginami-ku Kamiigusa 2-chome 30-16]

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

The large room is not divided into small grids, but the office seats are placed together in a certain pattern. The ringing of the landline, shouting, the sound of the fax machine, the sound of the keyboard being pounded... countless sounds mixed together, the abundant energy and eagerness of the office workers are just like the animation production team that is about to start broadcasting tomorrow but has not even completed the character design.

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

[MARS Tokyo Branch]

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

While everyone was busy, in front of the huge French window at the end of the room, a woman in a black sleeveless high-slit long skirt sat on a revolving chair, holding a pile of magazines and newspapers for reading. The sun shone in from her, and the transparent glass did not form an excellent barrier.

The white light with a faint warmth fell on her dark red long hair, gently caressing the black silk legs exposed from the side of the high-slit long skirt because of her crossed legs.

The busy scene in front of her did not affect her reading at all. She was not absorbing useless content to kill time. Not only was the purchase of magazines and newspapers targeted, but even now she was checking them according to the catalog with a clear goal. The reading speed was amazing, and she could finish reading a book in half a minute.

A production executive in OL clothes accidentally dropped the documents in his arms on the ground. His face turned pale and he squatted down quickly. While picking it up, he turned his head and looked at the right side of the huge room quietly. He was relieved when he saw that the boss was still looking down at the information in his hand without noticing him.

"Yuki, get up quickly when you have rested enough. If there is nothing else, just leave. Your work for today has been completed." A slightly low mature female voice came from the mouth of the woman in front of the huge French window. She still lowered her head to look at the newspaper.

Yuki, who was collecting the documents, showed a bitter smile on her face, and quickly stood up and bowed to apologize:

"I am really sorry, President Hongzaka."

"Save the apology for tomorrow, because if you don't rest today, you will definitely not be able to complete the work well tomorrow."

The red-haired woman, that is, Hongzaka Akane, did not change her tone. However, Yuki, who was dressed as an office lady, felt a tight scalp. She quickly put the documents on the desk and carefully put them away. After completing the handover with her colleagues, she took off her work card and put it in her pocket, and walked out of the door in a hurry.

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

Although President Ayaka has abnormally high requirements for his subordinates, as long as they complete their corresponding work, they will never have to deliberately work overtime to cooperate with those inefficient colleagues to waste time, and they will not be labeled as "having coordination problems" for no reason.

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

MARS is headquartered in Osaka. She is not an employee of the Tokyo branch. Not only him, but also those who are still busy in the building are all elite teams directly led by the company's president Ayaka Akane. As for the people in the original branch, they are all on vacation. This team, known as the all-round team in the multimedia industry, rushed from Osaka to Tokyo because of the president's order.

In order to... help the Queen get a man.

Thinking of this, Yuki blushed.

Teacher Hojo... I will work with him in the future. I must become friends with him at the welcome party. No, if I drink a few more glasses of wine, maybe, hehehe~~~

Before joining Akane, the production executive who took only one year as the president to turn a new 18x club into a middle-class club showed a broken evil smile on his face.

As for whether the famous Hojo Kyosuke will become her colleague and whether he will hold a welcome party, is there any need to ask? As long as the person targeted by President Akane, how can he escape?

The super elite team that brings together himself and others is invincible under the leadership of the queen!

After Yuki left, the people in the Malz branch are still busy. They are generally not directly responsible for a project, but as Akane's eyes, nose, mouth and limbs, they bring her the progress of the game, animation, novel and other project teams and convey her instructions to the project teams.

Normally, Akane Ayaka would sit there, accepting the audience from her subordinates like an emperor, giving advice, or ruthlessly abolishing projects that have no potential, or kicking out people who drag down the projects, or caring about projects that really lack energy.

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

But today, now, no one will bother the queen without knowing the consequences.

It has been a week since I arrived in Tokyo from Osaka. After so much work, today is the time for the president to enjoy the fruits of his hunting.

Although the woman sitting there reading the newspaper had no expression on her face, anyone who knew her a little could see from her eyes that Akane Ayaka was already very 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 hundred 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 beside her, 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 Kyousuke, 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 it 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 bright 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 and stay with him with strong adaptability. , Kato Megumi, who tolerates him with her unique tenderness, is simply perfect!

"Alas, let me ask one more question. Is this 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, 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 supper at night, she would choose an outfit that suited the weather, mood, and 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 didn't speak, just tilted her head, narrowed her eyes and looked at Kato Megumi.

"What's wrong~~" Megumi Kato, 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! Kyousuke'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, but 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 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, Hojo Mikiko 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 she had developed with the Kato sisters for more than ten years to get along with children, and she and Kashiko instantly became "close 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 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 Eri 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, Hui, Eriri 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 with Eriri and Kasumigaoka for so long that she had forgotten that the two of them still maintained the persona of a talented painter and a literary girl in school.

However, the former was kept secret on purpose, and no one dared to ask her about the latter.

"In fact, Eriri has been a cartoonist for a long time, and Shiyu officially debuted as a light novel writer three years ago."

They had already consulted the two about this matter. After all, as long as they brought people to play at home, these things would be exposed sooner or later. Kasumigaoka Shiyu didn't care, but Eriri hesitated for a moment, but thinking of Kato Megumi's unparalleled stealth performance, she said it didn't matter.

However, considering that Aunt Mikiko was still there, Glass really didn't have the nerve to say that Eriri was only drawing comics as a part-time assistant, and her main job was actually a well-known book artist in the industry.

"Huh, huh, huh~~~?"

Kato Megumi exclaimed, her eyes widened cutely.

Manga artist? Light novel writer?

Eri, who was called the perfect lady in school, surrounded by fashionable people who stood at the top of the student pyramid, and whose words, deeds and makeup had nothing to do with otaku, was actually a manga artist?

And the top talent in the school, Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had already reserved a university recommendation for admission and no one dared to approach, was actually a light novel writer.

This... is too amazing.

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

Now everyone was sitting in the yard, with wooden tables and chairs painted white, and the not-so-hot morning sun, a graceful mother and a group of young and beautiful girls, drinking tea and chatting, their laughter and the rustling sound of leaves rubbing against each other, although the cherry blossoms had fallen, the spring scenery was still pleasant.