hotmtlnovel Chapter 454 - 270: Pioneers in the Field of Culture (Second Update)_1
Chapter 454 - 270: Pioneers in the Field of Culture (Second Update)_1
Chapter 454: Chapter 270: Pioneers in the Field of Culture (Second Update)_1
“What’s with all the teachers lately?”
In the manga editorial department, the editors felt that something was off with the artists they were managing.
Several diligent manga artists had unexpectedly taken a week off, while a few who drew romantic comedies had abruptly added battle scenes, and even those who weren’t into gaming had introduced a new character who loved gaming—and these new characters were all quite realistic.
Upon contacting other publishing houses, they discovered that manga artists at other magazines were also experiencing similar issues to varying extents.
Mr. Zhongshan’s artist, Mr. Liu Liuzi, was undergoing a similar situation. Although he hadn’t taken a hiatus, there were some issues with his latest manuscript submissions.
The romance had become more delicate.
...
That naïve sense of romance had grown fresher, the usually stoic male lead was now starting to blush, and the female lead seemed to have been drawn a bit cuter.
As the person who had introduced Mr. Liuzi to the industry, Mr. Zhongshan sensed the change immediately.
“Mr. Liu Liuzi isn’t in love, is he?” Mr. Zhongshan wondered aloud.
“How’s that possible, manga artists don’t have time for love,” another editor said. “But it would be trouble if he’s fallen for someone at a hostess club.”
“What should we do then?” Mr. Zhongshan fretted. “Mr. Liu Liuzi is one of our mainstays. He just got first place last time; we can’t afford any slip-ups.”
“We should still go and take a look. Also, could Mr. Zhongshan try to get some information out of him to see if something’s up with the others?”
Caring his colleagues’ expectations, Mr. Zhongshan bought some snacks as gifts during the lunch break and went to visit Liuzi.
The apartment was not far from the editorial office, just a ten-minute walk away.
He had sent an email to communicate in advance, but hadn’t received a reply.
“And what if she was pretty and cute too?”
“...Um...”
“You actually have someone like that! Girls like that are either non-existent or scammers!”
“Well... there is one, but... only in a game...”
“Ah, games, then it’s not a big deal. Is she from Horse Girl Derby, an idol game, or a fleet game?”
“You could say she’s like a goddess.”
“...I think no matter how lonely, it’s not okay to get involved in suspicious religions,” Mr. Zhongshan responded.
“No, it’s that... you know...”
After further explanation, Mr. Zhongshan finally understood which Goddess of Art was being referred to.
Mr. Zhongshan played games too, but only traditional ones from Sakura Country.
He avoided adult games; he didn’t have the patience for the Soul Series and settled for playing horse-raising games, fulfilling the role of an equestrian enthusiast.
However, in these types of games, he usually just left them open without active involvement, unlike those who grinded for hours on end.
Learning that Liuzi had been addicted to “Princess Dungeon 2” recently, Mr. Zhongshan felt as if he had uncovered the truth.
No wonder Liuzi’s manga had more elements of romance; it was because of this game.
Just going by the name, Mr. Zhongshan assumed it was a dating simulation game, and his mind preemptively started to imagine its content.
Eroge!
Definitely eroge!
The game must include various princesses one could pursue, like the Slime Princess, Succubus Princess, and Kuba Princess served up on a platter, complete with tsundere and yandere characters, even the neighbor’s wife, daughter, and old grandma, all equipped to possess the necessary charm.