The lunch with the smoke of gunpowder finally came to an end. Homura, now full and satisfied, put on a serious expression.
"Muramasa, what are your plans for following up on yesterday's topic? Will you be able to fulfill that promise?"
She was drawn away from her concentration on Elf and became attentive to his words.
"Since I have said it, of course, I will fulfill it. Reneging on a promise is not what I want!" Muramasa replied.
Well, that's settled then!
"From now on, Muramasa, you are a member of our circle, Another Dimension!" Homura extended his hand.
"I understand." Muramasa grab his hand and then asked eagerly, "So, can I participate in this project?"
"Of course." Homura said without hesitation, "I didn't plan to bring out this project so early. But with you and Elf, I had no choice but to do so, because this theme is just too suitable for you guys."
Muramasa glanced at Elf. "Together with this demi-human?"
"I told you not to call me a demi-human!"
He held down Elf's head to prevent her from rushing up, then turned to Muramasa and said, "Don't underestimate this project. Everyone has their limits on what they excel at. To make the work more interesting, you have to go all out. Isn't that what you're striving for?"
Elf had already quieted down, and Muramasa looked like she was listening.
Homura sat down and held the project plan. "Muramasa, you excel in school life with supernatural and superpowers, correct? The story is set in modern times, with several significant characters who are also students. Therefore, you will be in charge of the battle aspect."
Muramasa nodded. This was indeed her forte and his arrangement was perfect.
"As for Elf, because Servant and Master will understand each other through dreams, it's inevitable that there will be battles in the mythological and ancient eras. This is your strong suit, with fantasy and otherworldly styles."
As soon as he finished speaking, Elf smiled confidently, and Muramasa did not refute.
"Moreover, since they are heroic spirits, whether they are real or legendary figures, all of their deeds need to be researched and understood before they make an appearance. This will be more advantageous for you to unleash your full potential. It's not a small project, and requires a lot of research."
Elf twitched her eye corners somewhat unnaturally. Research? It might take a lot of time! She was worried that her hype might not hold up...
However, seeing Muramasa's expression unchanged, she decided to work hard! She couldn't let herself be looked down upon by her!
"There's no problem with any of these." Muramasa was excited. "So, when does the project begin?"
Homura thought for a moment and then said, "Probably after the end of Golden Week."
"...That's still a long way off." Muramasa's mood was a bit low.
Homura: "..."
How impatient are you?
Homura sighed, "After all, our previous work was just completed two days ago, the one I showed you yesterday. If you're interested, I'll give you a copy. It's a circle project, after all."
Muramasa nodded, "I'm interested!"
Homura clapped his hands, "That's right! During Golden Week, all the members of the circle will go on a trip together, and you will come along, right? I'll give you the game then, and teach you how to play it on the computer."
Muramasa hesitated, "But, I'm not used to participating in this kind of activity..."
"Oh?" Elf raised an eyebrow, "Why not? Don't you want to know more about interesting works?"
"If you can learn how to use the computer, you'll know how many interesting works you've missed out on~!" Elf kept tempting her in her ear, and the phrase 'interesting works' really touched Muramasa's weakness.
So, she was now in a dilemma.
Homura looked at Elf and smiled, "I didn't expect you to be so resourceful!"
"That's right!" Elf proudly patted her chest, "When I make a move, success is guaranteed!"
"But... how do you know that Muramasa can't use a computer?" Elf asked curiously. Muramasa's blog got a frequent updates, after all.
Homura shrugged, "Because yesterday, she brought her manuscript personally."
"What does that prove? Maybe it's just her personal habit, to write by hand." Elf knew that he was right when she saw Muramasa's reaction. She really couldn't use a computer, but how did he figure that out?
"But she came to the publisher in person."
Elf touched her chin and thought about it. That's true, even if she had the habit of writing by hand, Muramasa's home was in Chiba, and that was quite far! She could have just scanned the manuscript and sent it over through email. Coming all the way here, she was probably a technological idiot, right?
"Okay!" Elf agreed with this explanation, "But not being able to use a computer or even electronic devices... her blog was probably edited by someone else, right?"
"It feels like she's living a retro life, like someone from the last century!" Elf exclaimed.
Homura also sighed, "Perhaps it's because she lives such a simple life that her works are able to attract so many people and sell well."
The corner of Elf's mouth twitched again. Why did he always talk about sales in front of her face? And Muramasa's sales at that!
"I understand now!" Muramasa, who had been hesitant for a long time, finally made up her mind. "I'll go! In order to be able to get in touch with more interesting works!"
Homura and Elf exchanged a smile.
"Do you have any spots to recommend, Muramasa? Preferably near a hot spring," Homura asked.
Muramasa shook her head without even thinking. "I hardly ever leave my house, so I wouldn't know."
Homura nodded and said, "Well, when we figure it out, just come to us."
"I have another question!" Elf interjected. "Muramasa-chan's home is in Chiba, right? How will she participate in circle activities then? It's far."
Homura nodded. It was indeed a problem. Although that girl, Saori, was also in Chiba, it didn't really help!
Moreover, Muramasa's father was very fond of her and probably wouldn't let her leave home for an extended period of time. And even at home, she was a very obedient girl. But even if her family let her go, they probably couldn't let her participate in circle activities alone, could they? It was a bit troublesome...
"I will just come from home by bus every day." Muramasa suddenly suggested.
Homura: "..."
He knew that she hadn't really thought this through. Although her income allowed her to take the bus every day, from what he knew, she didn't have control over her own finances.
"Leave it to me!" Elf took on the task. "I'll convince Muramasa-chan's family!"
It was a good idea, but was it really okay for him as the leader to do nothing?
After thinking about it for a while, Homura said, "When we come back from the trip, I'll go with you."
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