Chapter 248 Warrior of Love

When Nanaya heard the name, his face twisted into a distorted expression, as if he had eaten a bite of durian curry.

If ZUN said any other name, Nanaya might not have reacted so strongly.

But,

Old Gen...

"What's wrong?"

ZUN felt very strange when he saw Nanaya's big reaction.

Could it be that this friend of mine had offended his boss in some way in the past?

"Gen Urobuchi? That's a very unique name. Who is he?"

Seeing that Nanaya hadn't spoken for a long time, Shion's curiosity was aroused.

It was the first time she saw Nanaya have such an expression after hearing a name. Either the other party owed Nanaya a lot of debt, or Nanaya had some psychological trauma against this guy.

"Axu is currently a script writer for the game company NITROPLUS. His most famous work is probably Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer, in which he served as a script writer."

[Damn, you only mentioned "Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer", why didn't you mention "Saya no Uta" that he made in 2003! ]

Nanaya feels that this kid ZUN is simply avoiding the important issues. At this stage, the latter work is obviously the one that better represents Gen Urobuchi's style.

In comparison, the plot in "Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer" can only be regarded as an appetizer at best.

But the problem is that ZUN didn't say it actively, and he didn't want to mention "Saya no Uta". Otherwise, when everyone asked him how he knew about it, how would he explain it?

"'Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer'? What's that?"

Shion obviously had never heard of the name of this game.

"It's a role-playing game on PC." Nanaya answered for Shunya Ota, "And it's an R-rated game, so it's normal that you haven't heard of it."

"It seems that you have played it before? You are already a big director, why are you still using games to solve problems~" Shion raised her eyebrows.

"Ahem! Don't talk nonsense! I won't do that!"

Nanaya felt that she was really crazy to use Urobuchi's works to solve physiological problems.

"So you knew, Nanaya-san."

Ota Shunya suddenly realized, "How about it, isn't the story written by Kyon very touching?"

[I also urge people to urinate. ]

Nanaya muttered to himself that he had suffered greatly from Kyon's works in his previous life.

Because she is a fan of Moonlight, the first work that Nanaya came into contact with was FZ.

Later, because I became interested in this author, I went to look for other works by this author.

Due to the limitations of the environment at the time, Nanaya rarely had the opportunity to play on the computer, so whether it was "Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer" or "Saya no Uta" he read the Chinese version of the game text.

After watching the work, Nanaya really felt that it was not so bad.

Otherwise, if you really play the game,

That picture...

Tsk tsk.

Ota Shunya looked at Nanaya expectantly: "How is it? Nanaya-san, am I an okay candidate?"

"Emmmm..."

Nanaya was a little confused.

Urobuchi definitely has the strength. His theory of boundless love combined with the dark and profound attributes of the HF line is a perfect match.

In this world without Nasu Kinoko, this warrior of love is indeed the best choice.

But the love of Kyon...

It has been said before that Urobuchi and Kinoko have two different styles in story writing.

If we let Gen Urobuchi write a story about love at its core, will it go astray in the end?

But since Urobuchi can complete the love story between a human and a piece of meat in "Saya no Uta", maybe he can also complete the love story between a human and a nest of insects?

However, Nanaya himself had no other preference, especially after hearing ZUN's proposal. Nanaya felt that Kyon's old face had become lingering in his mind.

"Forget it, I don't have any other choice."

Nanaya sighed, perhaps this was his fate.

"ZUN, when the time comes, invite him to the studio for an interview. If he's okay, then he's the one."

Nanaya seemed to have used up all his strength to say the last sentence, and he was slightly out of breath while saying it.

ZUN nodded happily: "Okay, Kyon is also your fan, Nanaya-san~"

"Um, ZUN." Nanaya reminded with a dark face.

"Um?"

Nanaya said tiredly: "Can you please stop calling him Axu? It makes me feel scared."

[A warrior of love is not the kind of person who complains all the time! ]

"Oh."

Looking at ZUN's silly and cute face, Nanaya wanted to complain about everything.

He still doesn't understand how Urobuchi and ZUN got together?

The only thing they have in common is probably that ZUN likes the round-face style, and Urobuchi will make "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" in the future.

But the problem is that Urobuchi is the screenwriter of "Madoka Magica", not the painter!

Until the meeting was over, Nanaya still didn't understand the problem.

It was not until he met Urobuchi the next day that the other party gave him an answer.

"In fact, I went to Comic Market because I wanted to meet Kiryu-sensei. I am a big fan of his."

In 2004, Gen Urobuchi looked very shy, nothing like the devilish old man he would become in the future.

However, one can already tell that he is mature.

But because of the psychological trauma from his previous life, Nanaya always felt that this guy was hiding something.

"Is that so?" Nanaya smiled awkwardly.

Gen Urobuchi nodded and said, "Yes, especially the cruel description of the real other world in Goblin Slayer, which is simply tearing the beautiful things in people's imagination into pieces for the audience to see. I really like this style."

"…"

Although being praised is a good thing, Nanaya simply cannot like it if the other person is Urobuchi.

Urobuchi continued, "I heard that [Erque Studio] had a booth at Comic Market, so I went there on purpose. But in the end, only the music producer ZUN was there. What a pity."

"Hey, what does this mean? Are you saying that I'm the only one you're upset with?"

ZUN pushed the other person's back with a bit of dissatisfaction.

Gen Urobuchi waved his hands shyly: "How could that be? ZUN is also my idol. Winning the Japanese Oscar as a doujin musician should be considered the pinnacle of a music producer."

"Is this true or false?"

"Of course it's true."

[You two should just get on a plane and go to England to get married! ]

Nanaya looked at the two guys flirting (wrong?) in front of him, his face full of black lines.

"Tea, please."

Ori poured a cup of tea for Nanaya and Kyon respectively.

As for ZUN, beer is enough for this guy.

"Ah, you are Ryougi-san, right?"

Urobuchi stood up excitedly, held Ori's hands and said, "The Solitary Gourmet you shot is really full of humanistic atmosphere. I was so hungry several times after watching it."

[Is there any connection between the two? ! ]*2

Nanaya and Ori are all black question marks.

"Ahem, Mr. Gen Urobuchi."

Kyon laughed: "Oh, Mr. Kiryu, you don't have to be so polite. You and I are the same age. You can call me Kyon like Ota does."

Nanaya then remembered that the other person was the same age as himself, but he decided not to call him "Akyon".

"Old Kyon."

Nanaya still picked a name that was more comfortable for him to pronounce, since that was what he called Li Wenshu anyway.

"Have you read the outline of my novel?"

"Yes."

As soon as work matters were mentioned, Gen immediately became serious.

He knew that the next step would be his interview, which would be the key to whether he could get the rights to write the novel.

"First of all, can you accept creating a work when the plot outline is already determined?"

Strictly speaking, this time's Fate novels and comics are all assigned essays.

This writing style is not acceptable to all story creators.

This is also why, whether it is a light novel adapted into a comic or a light novel adapted into an anime, it is rare for famous authors to write the story.

After all, few famous authors would accept the condition of being allowed to create under the ideas of others.

Old Gen said seriously: "Yes, I have read the outline, and I can accept such a story."

Nanaya did not comment. Anyway, he would write the extent of the plot changes in the agreement, so there would be no possibility that Gen would secretly change the plot.

"Regarding your work, I have already read it. It is very well written, but I hope you won't dwell too much on the individual plots."

Nanaya emphasized the word "individual". He didn't want Gen to write an R18 work like "On How to ** Matou Sakura".

"We will publish this novel worldwide, so please make it as popular as possible."

Kyon nodded and said, "I understand. I will try my best."

Nanaya looked at this guy suspiciously. He always felt that since the other party agreed so readily, there might be some trap waiting for him.

"So what do you think of the story itself?"

Nanaya wants to confirm Gen's understanding of the HF line's story.

"This is not a traditional heroic story."

After careful consideration, Urobuchi replied, "I don't know how Kiryu-sensei's movie version is set up, but in this story called HF, the protagonist Shirou Emiya is not a hero in our perception.

"The biggest characteristic of heroes in traditional stories is that they put the greater good above the smaller, and they always consider the interests and happiness of the majority from their own perspective.

"So we often see stories of heroes risking their own lives to save the world."

"If it were a traditional story, as a hero, Shirou Emiya would have killed his lover to achieve the greater good. But this decision, which is in the interests of the majority, is based on ignoring the happiness of the individual.

"But for Emiya Shirou, Matou Sakura is the only person he loves in this world, and she is everything in his heart.

"So even if it is possible for the entire world to be invaded by malice, Emiya Shirou is still unwilling to give up Matou Sakura.

"In the eyes of others, this choice is not a heroic act, and can even be described as stubborn and unrepentant.

"From an outsider's perspective, almost no one would understand the other party's determination to protect someone or something even if it means going against the world.

"This actually has a similar character growth curve to the protagonist in my film Saya no Uta, both stories of giving up the whole world for the one they love.

"It can be said that this is the most fragile side of human nature, but it is also the most simple beauty of human nature. So Shirou Emiya in the HF story is not a hero, he is just an ordinary mortal."

After the long speech, Kyon felt a little thirsty. He picked up the teacup and took a sip of hot tea to moisten his throat, while waiting for the result of his interview.

"Um..."

Nanaya pondered, although Gen Urobuchi's understanding of the core story of the HF line was not completely consistent with his own, the central idea was still consistent.

"I understand." Nanaya said with a smile, "You can go to Washimine to sign the contract and get the original plot and character settings."

"Thanks."

"The novel will be divided into three parts, the first part will be released in July next year."

Nanaya informed Kyon of his promotional schedule and reminded him.

"Although it seems like a long time, considering the content revision and English translation, you must finish writing the first volume before March next year at the earliest. Do you understand?"

Although Gen didn't have as severe a procrastination problem as Mushroom, he still gave the other party a reminder.

At least in this way, even if Kyon delays in submitting his manuscript, I will have a reason to send him to Africa to sell his ass.