Source
https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093085137406727/episodes/16818093085516337444
“Eh, is it okay for me to do an illustration for one of Kou san’s songs……?”
Akane wondered. It is true that Kou has told her that he likes Akane’s illustrations. Thanks to that, her self-confidence increased, and as the amount of drawings she drew increased significantly, her ability also improved.
However, the trauma of being criticized, pointed out, and slandered so far was so strong that she didn’t know if she should take on the job. To be honest, she thought about turning him down several times.
(But, Kou san thought my illustrations were good and asked me to do them, right? If that is the case, I have to live up to his expectations.)
After much thought, Akane decided to accept Kou’s request.
From there, they decided to talk using a chat application to discuss the details.
《Kiritani Kou》Thank you so much for accepting my request…… !
《Enoshima Akane》I’m also very happy to be in charge of the illustration for your song !
Kou was polite and sincere in the chat.
Akane gradually began to develop a liking for Kou as a member of the opposite sex, albeit subconsciously.
Eventually, she completed the illustration and posted the song on a video-website.
The comment section was filled with comments praising Akane’s illustrations.
– The illustrations are perfect for the world of the song !
– A good artist was born.
– The song by Kou and Akane’s illustrations fit perfectly !
“…….!”
Contrary to the first time she was criticized on the Internet, Akane was speechless with joy.
Especially when she heard that Kou and Akane have good chemistry (meaning, of course, that the music and the illustrations have good chemistry), her cheeks relaxed and she couldn’t stop grinning.
“Ehehehe…….”
Akane read the comment again and again, digesting it, and her cheeks flushed.
After that, the two, who had only ever talked in chat rooms, talked on the phone for the first time.
[Thank you for the call. I really wanted to thank you in person…….!]
“No, no, no, I’m the one who should thank you…….I’ve never had so many people compliment my illustrations like this before, and I’m really happy about it…….!”
[I’m really glad to hear that. Ah, the proceeds from this request should have been transferred to you, so please check !]
Kou not only paid for this commission, but also half of the advertising fees earned from the music for the illustrations that Akane was in charge of, which he then divided among them every month as a reward.
At first, Akane felt sorry and was reluctant to accept it.
“I’m sorry you paid so much……!”
[No, it is because of the power of Akane’s illustrations that the music has grown so much. It costs money to continue being an illustrator, doesn’t it? If you don’t mind, please use it to pay for your activities !]
If he would say that much… Akane thought, and decided to upgrade her pen tablet and software little by little with the rewards she received from Kou.
In fact, as a junior high school student with no money, funds were a matter of life and death for Akane, so she was extremely grateful.
Starting with this submission, Enoshima Akane will be in charge of every Kiritani Kou’s music.
Later, Kou would also become active as a VTuber, and Akane would be the artist in charge…..but that’s another story.
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