Anime Crossover: Becoming Mangaka in Anime World

"80%?"

Eriri pursed her lips and nonchalantly responded, "Just be bolder. and go for 100%."

"I don't need the extra money. As long as I can get my serial in Weekly Shonen Jump, that's all that matters."

Is this what they call the confidence of a rich kid? A little money doesn't even faze her?

Well, considering her mansion is probably worth billions of yen, who can blame her? But did she even know how much could she make from a serial manga?

Akifumi Mugiho shook his head, sighing.

"I know you're a rich girl, Eriri, and money doesn't mean much to you, but..."

"Do you have any idea what kind of project this is?"

"Project?" Eriri shot him a confused look.

Rather than explaining right away, Akifumi switched topics.

"Do you know how many chapters Madoka Magica has?"

"How would I know?" Eriri rolled her eyes.

"While I can't show you the later chapters, I can share this little bit info with you."

"The second volume coming out in August... and that will be the final one."

"??"

Eriri froze for a second before exclaiming in disbelief, "Only two volumes!?"

"What are you, crazy!? Even if don't chase money, with the current popularity of Madoka Magica, there's no reason to end it so soon!"

But, honestly...

Akifumi thought to himself, I can't keep going without fresh ideas. 

There's no new spinoffs or anything to create; rather than forcing it, why not end it at the peak of its popularity?

A series that redefined magical girls, wrapping it up prematurely—as a fan of this genre, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself for letting it fizzle out! 

But on the outside, Akifumi showed no concern.

"You said it yourself—I don't need the money. The story's about to reach its end, so why drag it out?"

"Beautiful things always leave a little room for imagination."

Eriri sighed.

"Fine. The publishers have probably already discussed this enough."

"They're fine with you doing whatever you want. What can I, an outsider, even say?"

"Hopefully, the ending doesn't disappoint the fans."

Akifumi nodded indifferently.

He wasn't sure if fans would be disappointed, but he knew for sure there would be some tears.

"Anyway, about my new project Anohana—how many chapters do you think I'll draw?"

That familiar phrase...

Eriri smirked.

"Let me guess... is it going to be like Madoka Magica ?"

Akifumi grinned and shook his head.

"Nope."

"I knew it, there's no way you'd just draw something short when you finally get a precious serial opportunity!"

But then, he added...

"Actually, it might be even shorter than Madoka Magica ."

Eriri blinked.

"??"

"Akifumi , you're just teasing me now, aren't you!?

She shot him an exasperated glare, then let out a tired sigh.

"If the industry finds out you're playing them around like this, you'll probably end up with a red face and get a good beating."

"To not be envied is to be mediocre."

Akifumi didn't care about what others thought.

After hearing his words, Eriri began to understand where he was coming from.

"So, you're saying I'll draw Shokugeki no Soma for a long time?"

"Exactly."

Akifumi gave her an approving look.

"In my plan, Shokugeki no Soma will go on for at least 200 chapters."

Actually, the full story, without any side stories, would probably end up being 318 chapters...

But, since he hadn't even drawn the first chapter yet, he couldn't just throw out an exact number.

A vague estimate was the usual move, slowly increasing the number over time.

"200 chapters!?"

Eriri was taken aback.

If he planned to release a chapter every week, that would take over 1,400 days for it's to finish.

Of course, there might be breaks or special plans that would make it take even longer.

And even if it was just 1,400 days—that's nearly 4 years!

At first, she might not have cared about the money.

But after a few years of drawing, learning all the tricks, and getting no positive feedback and reward, burnout was inevitable.

It wasn't about the money anymore. It was about getting positive feedback and some reward.

Seeing that Eriri was deep in thought, Akifumi continued.

"Right now, it hasn't even started yet. 200 chapters is just a rough estimate."

"Who knows, it might even take longer than that."

"Spending 4 precious years on this... and not earning a penny... Can you still keep chasing that dream of being published in Weekly Shonen Jump?"

"Of course..."

Akifumi cut her off before she could finish.

"Don't answer me now, just think about it yourself."

Eriri fell silent.

Could she keep going? She wasn't sure.

Even though she initially wanted to argue, deep down, she knew that kind of answer would just be a half-truth.

Her stubborn nature always got in the way.

"Ugh, fine I admit it."

She sighed and helplessly added, "You didn't have to say all this."

Akifumi shrugged.

"What can I say? We've got a special relationship."

If it were anyone else, he wouldn't care at all about giving them a hard time.

But with Eriri, someone he's known since childhood, he couldn't do that.

"I just hope you don't think the 80% is too much."

Eriri scoffed, glancing at Shiina Mahiru, who was quietly reading on the bed, and muttered,

"If this really gets to 200 chapters like you say... forget 80%, even 90%... all those dreamers mangaka who are still drying out their salted fish will be begging you to let them in on the story!"

And why?

Because of the solo credit.

If it were a co-authored project, no one would bother with this small cut. But for solo credit? That's a different story.

All the fans and fame would be hers.

Not to mention, it's a series that could run for 200 chapters in Weekly Shonen Jump!

The fanbase built over that time would ensure they'd never have to worry about making a living.

As for whether it'll really make it to 200 chapters?

Eriri had full confidence in Akifumi!

Anyone who could create a masterpiece like Madoka Magica was a master at storytelling.

And not to mention, Akifumi 's mind was sharper than anyone's!

From childhood to now, he's been the top of his class—he was practically cheating!

Maybe normal exams don't prove much, but maintaining the top spot in class all these years?

No one who wasn't exceptionally smart could pull that off.

After hearing her words, Akifumi scratched his chin thoughtfully.

"Wait, 80% is still too low? Maybe I should raise it more?"

"??"

Eriri's eyes widened, and she glared at him, "You!"

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