Chapter 786: The Competitive Spirit of Xiazhiqu, Shichii

Hu Yifei: "If you really want to make the most of everyone's talents, why bother with those low-quality drawings? Why not make proper anime?"

Su Xiao: "Proper anime?"

Teruhashi Kokomi: "Actually, that might work. Xiazhiqu Shiyu writes the script, Shiina Mashiro and Hinae draws, Sakurajima Mai and Qingshan Shichii voice it."

Komaki: "We could also have Gogō Ruri voice it~."

Gogō Ruri: "?? When did I ever learn voice acting—!"

Komaki: "Shokan's voice is really distinctive—! 【Evil grin】"

Gogō Ruri: "No way, my voice isn't like Shokan's! Besides, there's already Angel of Fun who uses the same voice actor—you can just go to her!"

Kurogami: "Great idea! But I'm a little worried—can we even pull this off? Won't we go bankrupt?"

Hu Yifei: "Why would we go bankrupt? Everyone here is an industry elite."

Kurogami: "No, Xiazhiqu Shiyu's novels aren't that good, right? In the original, it would've been canceled already if not for that otaku's recommendation."

Xiazhiqu Shiyu: "I can't pretend I didn't hear that. You're doubting my ability? Hmph, I had no interest before—but now, I'll prove to you that Xia Shizi isn't just empty fame!"

Su Xiao: "Empty fame? 【Sidelong smirk】"

Xiazhiqu Shiyu: "!! Su Xiao, we're discussing serious business—stop joking around!"

Qingshan Shichii: "Are we really making anime?"

Xiazhiqu Shiyu: "Of course we are. Shichii, open the permissions—I'll bring people over to discuss it with Shiina-san."

Qingshan Shichii: "Alright."

Su Xiao: "I'm coming too!"

Asuna: "??"

Teruhashi Kokomi: "We'll just keep an eye on Su Xiao when more people show up—shouldn't be a problem."

Asuna: "Then I'm coming too. I get the feeling she's up to no good."

Su Xiao: "Unfair! I'm a gentleman!"

The world of strangers.

"Hinae, someone doubts your talent—what do you think?" Xiazhiqu Shiyu called Hinae and asked.

Hinae exclaimed: "Who? My manga sells like crazy!"

"Of course, someone from the group—the Angel. You've met her."

"Oh, the Lazy Angel? Next time I'll show her what I can do," Hinae grumbled. "I'll make her unable to sleep after seeing it!"

Xiazhiqu Shiyu chuckled: "No, we're not talking about those manga you drew as Kashiwagi Eri—we're planning to make proper anime."

"..." Hinae fell silent. "Where do you get the confidence? If I could draw proper manga, why would I draw those?!"

"You've already said it out loud—you can't let me lose."

"Fine, I'm coming. What a pain—you're such a troublesome woman!"

Moments later, Hinae and Kato Megumi arrived at Xiazhiqu Shiyu's home.

Xiazhiqu Shiyu explained everything.

Kato Megumi stared blankly: "Senior, are you bored? Why are you playing this childish game?"

"Exactly. We're cultivating—why not just travel through the Taixuan Realm? Making anime? Seriously, how did you even think of this?" Hinae was equally stunned.

After some discussion, they decided to humor Xiazhiqu Shiyu.

After all, their relationship was still good.

At least if Xiazhiqu Shiyu succeeded, she'd take them along—this bond, though teased, still deserved support.

Besides, Hinae had her own desire to rise above.

This event was the perfect opportunity.

"Let's go meet Shiina Mashiro—see what this so-called art prodigy's really made of," Xiazhiqu Shiyu said, thrilled.

Hinae was surprised: "Shouldn't I be the most eager to meet a fellow artist? Why are you so excited?"

"You wouldn't understand!" Xiazhiqu Shiyu smiled mysteriously. "If Mashiro draws well, I'll take her to Dalaotian to paint for the Dao Lord and me."

"Paint?!" Hinae's voice shot up. "Again? Like last time when you made me paint? So you think my art's bad and want Mashiro instead?!"

Kato Megumi blushed: "Are you guys really playing that kind of game?"

"Haha…" Xiazhiqu Shiyu chuckled. "Sometimes you need a little fun! Come on, Hinae—Mashiro's a famous artist. Seeing her might teach you something."

"Hmph." Hinae gave a haughty sniff, but finally followed Xiazhiqu Shiyu into the Sakura Apartment world.

Airport.