Chapter 216 It's Too Stupid
Since the footage hadn't been released yet and was only meant for Kaede to view first, it wasn't suitable to play it directly in the editorial department; they had to go to the conference room.
Actually, Kaede preferred to watch it at home, but considering that Editor Nakajima also wanted to see it, they decided to watch it at the Bunko.
Arriving at the conference room, Machida Sonoko and Utaha followed closely behind the three of them. These two were insiders, so adding them was fine.
Utaha said with a curious expression, "A light novel adaptation, and the work of someone I know—I certainly can't miss something like this."
According to the two editors previously, if her love metronome steadily concluded with its current popularity, the Bunko would definitely arrange for an anime adaptation; it was practically set in stone.
With Kaede's work being animated this time, Utaha also wanted to see the current quality of Studio DEEN and whether they would be suitable partners for adapting her novel.
There was no helping it. Too many light novel adaptations these days ended up being ruined, and even popular novels sometimes couldn't escape a collapse. If Kaede's collaboration went well, then she would have a reliable option for her own adaptation.
After sitting down, Editor Nakajima opened his computer, connected it to the conference room projector, and clicked on the video file sent by the production company.
"Alright, let's watch it. Although I received it at noon, I haven't watched it yet."
Clearly, although he had overseen the animation of other authors' works, Editor Nakajima was more interested in the konosuba adaptation this time.
As the anime started, everyone finally settled down quietly and stopped talking.
Although Kaede had been to DEEN twice before, he had not seen the complete finished product; mostly he just checked the plot arrangement and character design aspects.
After seeing a few clips, he felt there were no problems, so he was relieved and did not go often afterward.
The first scene of the anime was naturally the accident that happened after the male protagonist Kazuma left home and returned.
Everyone present had read the novel, and when they saw Aqua reveal the truth about the male protagonist's accident—that he hadn't been hit and killed, but rather scared to death and even peed himself—everyone burst out laughing.
Eriri hugged Kaede's arm, laughing happily: "Hahaha, Kaede-kun, how did you even come up with a plot like that? The male protagonist is too miserable, especially the way he looked; even the doctor couldn't help but mock him after seeing him."
Kaede also laughed, looking at the scene in the anime that perfectly matched his psychological expectations, and said: "Originally, I didn't intend to make the male protagonist too miserable, but in order to immediately showcase Aqua's distinct personality, which is contrary to her status as a goddess, I decided to do it this way."
Anyway, Kazuma is not a male protagonist with a serious personality, so being a little miserable is fine.
Since he was later given that incredibly effective Steal skill, Kaede felt that as the author, he had already treated him well enough.
Utaha also spoke up at this time: "It's not just the male protagonist, I remember Aqua's voice actor was announced as Amamiya Sora, right? Is she actually willing to voice this kind of idiotic goddess?"
Kaede laughed and said: "I just gave DEEN a suggestion, and who knew they would actually invite her directly?
But isn't this great? Whether it's the character or the voice actor, there's a huge sense of contrast."
Whether it was the production of the anime or the selection of the voice actors, Kaede felt that his luck was quite good, and everything met his expectations perfectly.
Rubbing his chin, Kaede thought that this collaboration was very pleasant, and he could definitely cooperate with DEEN a few more times in the future; it would certainly be worthwhile.
The anime continued.
Next, Aqua messed up and was dragged by Kazuma into the other world.
After joining the Adventurer's Guild, she obtained her job, but still had to live a poor life doing odd jobs.
The pace of the first episode was very good.
It had comedy, explained the worldview, and transitioned smoothly where needed.
It was over in no time.
When it ended, everyone's minds were constantly filled with the image of the rainbow that Aqua spewed out after getting drunk, and their miserable figures constantly working hard moving bricks.
After cutting the file from the computer onto a USB drive and handing it to Kaede, Editor Nakajima said: "I spoke with the producers at DEEN earlier, and they said the quality of the entire anime series is guaranteed.
Regarding the voice actors, a series of radio programs has also been prepared."
Accepting the USB drive, Kaede smiled and said: "That's great.
I am very confident in DEEN's production."
After watching the anime, Kaede and Eriri said goodbye to Utaha outside the Bunko and took the bus home.
Sitting by the window, looking at the scenery outside, Eriri said to Kaede: "Kaede-kun, the anime airs next month, right?"
"Yes, but because of the nature of the anime, it can't be in prime time, so it will be scheduled for the early segment of the late-night slot," Kaede nodded.
"But the late-night slot is fine too.
Although the anime doesn't inherently have anything too explicit, the late-night slot allows the production to be a bit more unrestrained."
"Hehe, are you talking about Darkness?"
Kaede glanced at Eriri, and they both laughed simultaneously.
Although that masochistic knight will not appear in the first episode, Kaede believed that once the anime aired, viewers who had read the novel would be curious about how she would be portrayed later.
However, just this first episode, with the sufficiently idiotic Aqua, was enough to guarantee laughs from the audience, not to mention the male protagonist Kazuma.
After returning home, Eriri went to change clothes, and Kaede opened his computer and posted a tweet.
The content was simple, just about the anime.
[I watched the finished first episode of the konosuba anime today.
Everyone can look forward to the broadcast next month; it definitely won't disappoint you.]
Below the text, he also attached a screenshot of Aqua looking like a goddess, taken after reopening the anime—clearly an old trick image.
After posting and refreshing twice, sure enough, many people were intensely checking Twitter at this time and had already started leaving comments below.
After glancing at the comments, Kaede didn't bother with the chaotic frenzy of readers and fans.
He closed the webpage, left the studio, and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Just as he walked toward the refrigerator, he saw two little fellows crawling around on the floor.
Good heavens, they had only been brought back a few days ago, but after getting nutrition, they had started becoming lively.
When they first got home, they were clearly still in their nest, but now they had run out.
Just as he was about to grab the two running little fellows, Camilla leisurely walked over.
Under Kaede's gaze, she picked up one of her kittens, returned it to the nest, and then repeated the process, taking the other one back as well.
Although he couldn't understand Camilla's meows, Kaede, who was following behind, seemed to sense the helplessness she felt while taking care of naughty children.
He took out some nutrient paste and fed it to Camilla, then stroked her fur.
Eriri came out as well, and only then did Kaede stand up and head toward the kitchen.