"I actually saw your Manga the other day. I thought it was quite good. The inspiration clearly comes from reality. I don't mind that at all," Akira said, looking at Kanae Takahashi, who had lowered her head.
"R-really… really?" Kanae's face flushed, and her voice was barely audible.
"Yes. If there's a chance, your Manga can even be adapted into animations and produced by Flash Animation," Akira nodded confidently.
"T-thank… thank you." She bowed deeply, grateful both for Akira's understanding and the opportunity he offered.
"From now on, Flash Animation will be under my direction. We both share the dream of making animations. Let's work hard together. I believe in you," Akira said, extending his hand and gently patting Kanae's head.
"I… I will try my best," She whispered.
The warmth of Akira's hand seemed to seep into her heart, filling her with a small but undeniable courage.
Not far away,
Yukino Yukinoshita observed this scene, silently.
She didn't feel angry; she understood that Kanae Takahashi's role was critical to Akira and Flash Animation.
Such talent could only be retained by someone who could recognize it.
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By nine o'clock in the evening,
The latest episode of Puella Magi Madoka Magica had passed Yukino Yukinoshita's review.
Everyone was granted a day off tomorrow.
Production for the next episode would begin the day after.
In reality, there was plenty of time to work on Madoka Magica.
The youth romance series under Niinohara's direction would take at least three months—from late August to around September.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica would air alongside Youth Romantic, meaning the first broadcast for Flash Animation's original productions would only come in October.
Flash Video would air the series simultaneously, letting the audience enjoy the series.
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Inside the Yukinoshita family's car,
Akira discussed the Flash Animation acquisition and the investment left behind by Haruno Yukinoshita.
Yukino Yukinoshita didn't intervene in it, and left it entirely to Akira.
Akira knew that the investment Haruno had left was meant for the two of them (Akira and Yukino).
He had no intention of misinterpreting it.
Every yen would be invested into animation.
After generating profits, plans for original animations would continue.
Of course, Akira also had to invest his own money.
Eventually, the funds allocated for animation and games would far exceed what had come from Haruno Yukinoshita.
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In front of Yukino Yukinoshita's apartment,
As soon as she got out of the car, Yukino spotted her older sister.
Akira glanced at the scene but remained quite.
"Sister, why are you here—" Yukino began, but before she could finish, the coldness in Haruno Yukinoshita's eyes silenced her.
Haruno looked angry, but not at the two of them.
And Yukino had never seen her sister like this, which made her unable to react.
"Yukino, go upstairs first," Akira said softly.
"Y-yes," Yukino replied, glancing at him before obediently heading inside.
Akira watched her disappear into the apartment, then turned to Haruno.
"Have you found out?" he asked.
"...I have," Haruno whispered, her voice audible only to him.
"What are you going to do?" Akira asked, carefully observing her.
"...I don't know," Haruno admitted, lowering her head.
"Do you want some advice?" Akira suggested, reading her thoughts clearly.
"The only person I can rely on… is you," Haruno said, lifting her head to meet his eyes.
Akira fell silent, looking away briefly. As Haruno slowly stepped closer.
"...What do you want me to do?"
"I want you to inherit the Yukinoshita family's assets," Akira said without hesitation.
"I can gather the evidence and have my mother step away from the family's construction company, but I need your help me" Haruno explained, slowly taking his hand in hers.
"You have the ability to manage a company. All I can do is ensure the Yukinoshita family investment," Akira replied, eyes on her hand.
"Can you promise me one thing?" Haruno squeezed his hand tightly.
"I'm sorry… I love Yukino," Akira said, anticipating what she wanted to say.
"If you don't agree with me, I can only pretend. And when I'm exposed, I'll have no choice but to go through my mother's marriage arrangements," Haruno admitted, her voice full of disappointment.
"Are you threatening me?" Akira asked.
Haruno let go of his hand and hugged him tightly as she pressed her head against his chest.
Akira looked down at her, unsure where to place his hands.
"You are the only one who can help me. You were the first person to make my heart race....If you refuse, I'll face despair....and I will hate you for it,...I will hate youfor the rest of my life," Haruno said, as she looked at him, as tears welling in her eyes.
"Aren't you worried that my target is the Yukinoshita family? Aren't you afraid I'm always acting for it?" Akira sighed, staring at her.
"If you want, I'll give everything to you," Haruno replied, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"I don't want to manage the family. Honestly, I don't want to work," Akira said, trying hard to not looking at her face.
"You don't have to, I will work and I will manage the Yukinoshita household, if you just help me once. I won't interfere with you...You can marry Yukino, and I will explain everything to my father. I'm not afraid of my father's blame, nor my mother, nor anyone else's opinion," Haruno said, her voice trembling slightly.
"....Leave this..to Yukino", Akira said after a moment of silence.
Haruno's face lit up with understanding.
As she tried to kiss him, but his hand stopped her.
"It's time to go upstairs. I'll make dinner; you two can talk...If Yukino agrees, I have no reason to refuse you," Akira said lightly, before walked into the apartment.
"Akira, even if Yukino doesn't agree, we could always do it quietly…" Haruno followed, as she quickly took his arm, tightly, as if afraid he would leave her.
Akira said nothing, feeling the weight on his arms.
Haruno's face was full of smiles.
Even though she have mentioned about keeping it a secret from Yukino, she didn't really want to.
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Ten minutes later,
In the living room of Yukino's apartment, Akira had gone to the kitchen.
Only Haruno and Yukino remained in the living room.
Yukino held a book but could not focus on reading, as Haruno sat next to her, staring at her.
"If you have something to say, just tell me," Yukino said, raising her head helplessly.
"Yukino, Akira must have told you. I only have one request—will that be okay?" Haruno asked.
"Why him?" Yukino asked, with a complicated expression.
"He was the first person to make my heart race," Haruno said earnestly.
"What about Mother and Father? What will others think? Have you considered these things?" Yukino asked without looking at her.
"Yukino, I don't care what others think. And I won't explain myself to our parents. As I already have a plan," Haruno said firmly.
Yukino lowered her head, considering her sister's words.
Haruno reached out and held her hand.
"Yukino, before, I had no choice but to listen to Mother. Now I see hope. As long as you agree me, I can do anything you ask of me."
"I… I don't know," Yukino said softly.
"I have many ways to achieve my goal. I don't want to disappoint you because I am your sister," Haruno said quietly.
"Sister…" Yukino's heart softened. Haruno said no more and hugged her gently.
Instantly, Yukino remembered when she was little and had fallen, crying.
As Her sister... No her Nee-san had held her, comforting her with warmth and gentleness—just like now.
{T/N: If you noticed I used Sister except for Nee-san when Yukino address Haruno, don't feel like anyone noticed or care, but I did it because Yukino and Haruno relationship is not good as you all knows, and Sister fell more distant then Nee-san, simple but it helps in the dynamic}
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Dinner time.
When Akira brought out the food, he saw Haruno smiling with Yukino sitting obediently next to her.
It seemed they had already come to an understanding.
Akira didn't ask questions and began eating.
"Akira, you are a good cook. From now on, when Yukino comes home from work, you have to prepare dinner for her, okay~?" Haruno said with a smile.
"No problem," Akira said, looking at her.
"I don't need dinner prepared. What you have to do is help me write the scripts—no fewer than one hundred. Understand?" Yukino said.
"Yukino, human abilities are limited," Akira reminded her.
Yukino raised her head, giving him a sharp look which said - If you know human has limit why try to break it!
Akira could only smiled awkwardly.
"I'll try my best," he said.
"If you can't, I'll kick you out of the house," Yukino warned, snorting coldly.
Haruno smiled knowingly, understanding what her little sister meant.
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That night, Akira was in his bedroom. While, Yukino and Haruno shared a room.
He wasn't sleepy and was leisurely drawing manga, probably aware of what the sisters were discussing.
Based on his understanding of Yukino, Haruno's request would surely be accepted softly.
He didn't ask about it—after all, he wasn't anxious about it.
And if he asked even out of good intention, Miss Yukino Yukinoshita would definitely suspect that he had ulterior motives.
So, let everything take its course.
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