"Sayuri, what is going on here?"
"Ah, Sonoko-senpai, and Akane-senpai! Quick, stop him! Don't let Kagami-kun run away!"
Tsushima Kagami looked toward the two people Sawamura Sayuri was calling 'Senpai'.
The girl addressed as Sonoko-senpai had short hair and was full of sunshine and vitality, the very image of a tomboy.
The girl called Akane-senpai, on the other hand, had long hair with straight bangs and wore a white headband. She looked a bit timid as she hid behind Sonoko-senpai, peeking out to size up Tsushima Kagami with curiosity.
"Hello, I am Machida Sonoko. This is Kosaka Akane. We are both third-year students."
So it's you two.
Tsushima Kagami remembered that in Saekano, Machida Sonoko and Kosaka Akane were university classmates and close friends.
However, the current tomboy image didn't quite match up with the mature, beautiful editor she would become.
As for this Senior Kosaka Akane, she was even more of a heavyweight. She was the one who would later transform into the workaholic demon, the copyright maniac Akane Kosaka, after her debut manga was tragically adapted into an anime.
Machida Sonoko walked up to Tsushima Kagami to introduce herself, while Kosaka Akane beside her gave a slight bow.
"Hello, Senpais. I am Yukinoshita Kagami, a second-year student." Tsushima Kagami returned the greeting.
"I'm really sorry. Our Sayuri has caused you trouble, hasn't she?"
"Not really. Classmate Sayuri is actually quite interesting."
"Since you say that, is Student Yukinoshita willing to join our Manga Research Club?"
"Before that, could I ask a question? The Manga Research Club should be a popular club by rights, and with three beautiful girls like you Senpais here, how could it possibly be short of members?"
Machida Sonoko burst into laughter, and beside her, Kosaka Akane covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
Sawamura Sayuri, who was still holding onto him, spoke proudly, "Right? As long as Kagami-kun joins the Manga Research Club, you'll be accompanied by three beautiful girls. It's just like having a harem! Do you really not want to join?"
Tsushima Kagami ignored Sawamura Sayuri and continued to look at Machida Sonoko.
Machida Sonoko said happily, "Student Yukinoshita really knows how to talk. But as for the reason..."
Saying this, Machida Sonoko looked toward Sawamura Sayuri.
Tsushima Kagami followed her gaze to Sawamura Sayuri.
At this moment, Sawamura Sayuri finally let go of the corner of Tsushima Kagami's clothes. She twisted her body a bit bashfully and said, "Originally, there were two boys who merged into the club from the Art Club. I just drew a little bit of BL doujinshi featuring them, and they quit."
Tsushima Kagami suddenly realized what had happened. He recalled that Sawamura Sayuri had the attribute of being a fujoshi.
"It would be better if Sayuri could be a little more subtle," Kosaka Akane said.
The Kosaka Akane of this time looked completely like a Yamato Nadeshiko, a wealthy young lady. She seemed like a totally different person from the Akane Kosaka who would later become so unhinged she'd be hospitalized for a cerebral hemorrhage.
"Hmph, Akane-senpai, you have the nerve to lecture me? Didn't you also clamor every day that you needed a handsome guy to get inspiration for your female-oriented works?"
"Do you know how much pressure that puts on boys, Senpai?"
"I think the boys were pressured into leaving by you, Senpai, and you don't even have a shred of self-awareness!"
"How is that possible? I wouldn't be that rude!"
Hearing Sawamura Sayuri's words, Kosaka Akane immediately puffed up her cheeks in anger, hiding behind Machida Sonoko and extending a small fist in protest.
Good grief. So Kosaka Akane is not only a naive, sweet, wealthy young lady who knows nothing of the world, but she's also a shallow face-judger.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing."
Machida Sonoko stopped their bickering and looked back at Tsushima Kagami. "That's how it is."
"So no boys come, but what about girls?" Tsushima Kagami asked again.
The three of them looked at each other and smiled awkwardly.
"Student Yukinoshita, haven't you heard about our Manga Research Club?" Machida Sonoko asked in confusion.
"Logically speaking, shouldn't the Manga Research Club be very famous?"
"Well, not exactly famous, but you should have heard some strange rumors about the Manga Research Club more or less."
"I'm sorry. I lost my memory due to an accident during spring break."
"I see."
Then Machida Sonoko looked at Kosaka Akane. Understanding the signal, Kosaka Akane closed the door to the club room and locked it.
"Sayuri, take out our works."
"Ah, do we really have to do this?"
"If Student Yukinoshita joins, he'll find out sooner or later."
"Oh, oh, okay."
Saying that, Sawamura Sayuri moved some things aside from a pile of clutter and finally pulled out a box. She then handed the small booklets from the box to Yukinoshita Kagami.
Tsushima Kagami picked up the top booklet and opened it.
What kind of club is this? You people are harming the youth! This club of yours is toxic!
I must join immediately and strictly supervise you all to study hard and improve every day!
Every single one of these was a 'thin book'—a doujinshi. There were all kinds of genres.
"So your club is actually a doujinshi club, and that's why other girls are too embarrassed to come?"
The three girls nodded in unison.
"Not only that, but our President, Kosaka Akane, is the representative of the circle 'rouge en rouge'. Her circle is a major player that can sell over a thousand copies at doujin events."
"So, is Student Yukinoshita willing to join the Manga Research Club?"
"Senpai, actually, I have long been a member of the Manga Research Club!"
Isn't this a coincidence? I was just wondering how to farm Pure Love Points quickly. Of course, drawing Pure Love doujinshi is the fastest way!
In his previous life, he had studied Chinese Painting at an independent fine arts college for his bachelor's, and his master's degree focused on Gongbi (meticulous brushwork). Starting from university, his hobby was drawing short manga and posting them online. During winter and summer breaks, he often took part-time jobs doing outsourced original art for Japanese clients, and he frequently accepted illustration commissions when he had nothing else to do. In short, his skills and reputation within the industry were quite decent.
When he first transmigrated, he had thought about drawing manga, but aside from the very exciting parts, he couldn't remember most of the details of the manga he had read, so he just gave up.
Now, with a major circle as a backer, drawing doujinshi to earn Pure Love Points should be much faster.
Hearing Tsushima Kagami agree, the three girls hugged each other happily.
"We can happily draw together again!"
At this moment, Tsushima Kagami felt a bit like a third wheel.
"So, does everyone know how to draw manga?"
Machida Sonoko replied, "It's mainly Sayuri and Akane. I can draw a little, but only at the level of an assistant. However, I'm in charge of the original stories and scripts."
"So, does Student Yukinoshita know how to draw manga?" Sawamura Sayuri leaned in and asked curiously.
"I guess I know a little."
As soon as he said that, Tsushima Kagami saw Sawamura Sayuri run to the cupboard again, find drawing paper and pencils, walk over, and place them on the table.
"I want to see Student Yukinoshita's manga!"
Beside her, Machida Sonoko and Kosaka Akane also nodded in unison.
Tsushima Kagami, having just picked up the pencil, suddenly thought of a problem.
Currently, it was still the vintage art style of the late 90s. Although it was already evolving toward the modern 2D art style of ten years later, compared to the hyper-competitive art styles of 2025 before he transmigrated, the difference was like coarse grains versus fine cuisine.
Would it scare the three girls?
So, what should he draw?
Tsushima Kagami's gaze inadvertently swept over a sketch lying nearby, which must have been left behind when the Art Club merged.
Just then, a flash of inspiration struck him.
Since I'm going down the path of no return with doujinshi anyway... I'm sorry, Hirune-sensei!
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