T/N: I've started another translation, 'Part-Time Manga Artist' š Hope it doesn't get taken down!
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After 'RedāCrescent Rose' ended, the black screen slowly displayed lines of white English text.
{Chief Animation Director: Yosuganosora
Special Thanks
Original Character Design: Uehara Etsuki
Assistant Director: Monty Oum
'Fakebook' Animation Section Project Contributors: Shepherd Dog, The Turkey Who Sells Matches, Jim Who Doesn't Want to Work, Hamster Eating Chips...
And finally, special thanks to the user [Vodka Without Ice] for a one-time donation of $28,794. It is precisely because of your generosity that this work was completed in such a short time."}
"Awesome! This money was totally worth it! Totally worth it!" Leonid shouted as he slapped his thigh in his luxurious room, his plump face still filled with lingering excitement.
"Damn, the fight scenes in this 3D animation are way too cool! No way, I can't hold it in anymore! Anyone, I need to share how I feel!"
Restless, Leonid muttered to himself, then logged into his 'Fakebook' account and wrote a short post:
"If I had to name the coolest work right now, it wouldn't be Rodan's 'Blazing Heart.' Although his performance in that classic action film was shocking, I now like 'RedāCrescent Rose' even more.
A 3D animation from Japanābefore seeing this, I never imagined animation could be this cool. Yosuganosora, your talent and the charm of your work have completely conquered me!
OH~ lastly, let me askāhow can I get the scythe the protagonist uses? I mean, I absolutely love that weapon design!"
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That entire night, KamiyÄ Yuu spent his free time refreshing the 'RedāCrescent Rose' video page, constantly watching the trend of comments. If happiness were like cats eating fish, dogs eating meat, and Ultraman fighting little monsters, then KamiyÄ Yuu's happiness right now was watching the view count of his work steadily skyrocket, with the comments below almost unanimously filled with praise.
["It's amazing! The PV already stunned me, but the full version is at least ten times better! Especially those shots when the protagonist fights the giant wolfāI swear to God I've never seen such cool cinematography! I can't wait to see this in theaters! āFarmer Javier."]
["I can't express my excitement! How was this incredible work even made? Every single shot made me scream internally: unbelievable! Just like Mr. Robert said, this animation completely overturned my understanding of animation. Mr. Yosuganosora should go to Hollywood instead of 'wasting' his talent on animation. āRiding a Unicycle on the Highway."]
["Absolutely brilliant! āWestern Gunman Morrow."]
["The music is fantastic! āDream Girl Lily."]
["This is hands down the best combat I've ever seen in any film or TV work! The intense, nonstop action had me practically forgetting to breathe! After it ended, I can only sayāit was insanely satisfying! Better than getting high! āWilderness Hunter Ronin."]
["Perfect visuals! Perfect scenes! Perfect character designs! Combat scenesārounding up, 100 million points! Cinematographyāfull marks! Effectsāfull marks! Musicā1000 points! āMiss Ye Who Failed Math."]
'RedāCrescent Rose' was causing an explosive chain reaction in the 'Fakebook' animation section. In just one night, its views surged close to 100,000. Animation fans who discovered itāor were pulled into the hypeāexcitedly spread the word, posting reviews on their blogs or status pages, eager to share the thrill of finding such a rare gem.
"Phew! That's a pretty good start! Too badāit's popular overseas, but I haven't seen many comments from Japanese users. Different tastes, I guess. Just like how Bilibili blew up in my previous world, but Japan didn't care at all. I wonder how 'RWBY' was received in Japan back then? There was a Japanese dub, but I never followed it."
KamiyÄ Yuu let out an excited breath. The final results of 'RedāCrescent Rose' would still need time to prove themselves, but at this rate, the 'RWBY' brand was definitely being established.
Beside him, KamiyÄ Sora, dressed in a light white lace nightgown, covered her mouth as she yawned softly. Through the thin fabric, KamiyÄ Yuu could faintly see her white undergarments. At this hour, she would normally already be asleep, but she had stayed up just to be with him at this exciting moment.
KamiyÄ Yuu reached out and gently stroked her silver hair. "Sleepy?"
"Mmmā¦ ah, Yuu!?" she replied weakly, only for him to suddenly close the laptop and scoop her up in a princess carry.
"Let's sleep together tonight." He kissed her forehead through her hair.
KamiyÄ Sora froze slightly. Seeing the childlike excitement still on his face, she found it a bit amusing. She reached out and pinched his nose lightly. "Okayābut put me down first."
Instead, KamiyÄ Yuu carried her a few steps and fell straight onto the bed. She let out a small cry as she landed in his arms.
Climbing up, KamiyÄ Sora straddled his waist and said helplessly, "Yuu, you're like a kid."
KamiyÄ Yuu chuckled, lying on the bed as he gently caressed her cheek. "Thank you, Sora." Her help had been indispensable in completing 'RedāCrescent Rose' so quickly.
She bit her lip lightly and didn't reply, quietly gazing at him. He looked back into her beautiful eyesāno longer as cold as before, now softened, perhaps due to fatigue. As they stared at each other, it felt as though a strange force was drawing him in completely.
āThis atmosphereā¦ are we finally boarding the plane to Germany?
In the silent room, only KamiyÄ Yuu's slightly uneven breathing could be heard. Under his dazed gaze, the petite figure sitting on him slowly leaned down. Her silky silver hair brushed across his face, and then he felt his lips touch something impossibly soft and sweet.
They could clearly feel each other's warm breath. KamiyÄ Yuu wrapped his arms around her slender waist, as if trying to pull her into himself. The moment overwhelmed him completely, his thoughts and strength dissolving as he sank into it, savoring both the success of his work and the fulfillment of his long-held feelings.
"Mm~?"
After a long whileā¦ their lips parted.
KamiyÄ Sora lifted her delicate face, breathing softly. Her cheeks were filled with a mix of shy delight and disbelief. Looking down at him, she asked with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Yuuā¦ why are you so experienced at this?"
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Author's Note: Just to clarify in advance: the protagonist and Sora are not related by blood. Broken legs can be fixed in Germanyābut if the book gets banned, it's over.