Chapter 2 [Crime] Sato Kunimitsu
Ah, is there anything interesting happening?
Hmm, what's this picture?
It's pretty bad.
[I tried drawing my favorite character!
I'm still practicing, so sorry for the poor quality!]
35 likes, huh?
Drawing the picture of a popular anime, that's funny.
Let's see the replies here...
[Cute.]
[I like it.]
[I can feel the love for the character.]
Huh?
Do these people have eyes? They're just spoiling this mediocre work with their likes.
Alright, let me give some advice.
[It's so bad that it's hilarious.
Try considering the proportions and overall balance a bit more.
The coloring is also sloppy.
I don't think even the original creator would be pleased with this quality.]
Alright, that should do it.
Oh, the defensive replies are starting to come in.
[Hey, who do you think you are?]
[Why don't you try drawing then?]
[Show us your work first.]
Shut up.
I wasn't talking to you guys.
Still, a sample? Got it, got it.
Image search... Is this okay?
Save pictures of cosplayers...
Edit it a bit in a manga app... Make it black and white... There, done.
[I don't have much time, so it's not in color, but I can quickly draw something like this.]
What do you think?
See, it's pretty good, right?
Hm...?
[Hey, did you copy this photo?]
[Seriously, it's exactly the same.]
[I used this app and made the same thing.]
[I thought this would work, but you're so dumb, it's hilarious.]
Ugh, shut up.
Who goes searching for stuff like this? Are you just bored?
Alright, alright, Detective Detective.
[I drew it myself, you know.
It's so lame to forge evidence and label people based on emotions. You guys are seriously pathetic. LOL
Anyone who believes this would easily fall for conspiracy theories.
You're just a bunch of losers who can only think of putting others down. LOL
You're sore losers. LOL]
Alright, with this... Huh?
That person who drew that awful picture got a reply from the original author.
[Wow, I'm so happy you drew this!
It's a great drawing that conveys love for the work and characters.
I feel energized!
I'll keep doing my best!]
[Wow, it's so nice to hear that from the creator! I'm cheering for you!]
Huh?
What's this? It's so pointless.
Should I reply to the original author too?
[It's tough being in a popular business, having to praise poorly drawn pictures LOL.
Creators are more like salespeople LOL.
Your work must be crying when you compliment those pictures, right?]
Oh, I got blocked.
What's going on?
Switch to a secondary account, take a screenshot... switch back, okay.
[If the creator responds like this when someone shares their opinion with anime viewers, maybe they should retire from social media if they can't handle criticism. Well, maybe the production company got lucky with a crappy original work and the anime is getting a bit of attention. They revealed their true nature, huh?]
Oh, I got two likes.
Looks like everyone thinks the same.
Seriously, it's not even good animation, yet they get a little success and start acting all high and mighty. What happened to their humanity?
Just because they had a little luck, they're getting more recognition than they deserve. It's just not right.
Sigh, what a terrible world we live in.
I need to fix those distortions... Oh, this Melina is an illustrator. They have 1,200 followers, not many, but they're pretty good.
That's right, I want to train people who have this kind of ability but never see the light of day. I've got a good idea.
[You're good at drawing.]
[Thank you!]
Hmm, that's a sincere reaction. Alright, I'll help you grow.
[I'm thinking of changing my profile picture.
Do you know Kyoko from Akamemo?
Can you draw her in the recently implemented shrine maiden style?
She's a popular character, and if I use it as my profile picture and promote it, I think you can gain more followers.]
If I use their artwork as my profile picture and promote it, it might spread a bit. And if their followers increase, it will be like I've helped their grow.
[Um, are you asking if you can use the picture I drew as your profile picture?]
[Yes.]
[I'm sorry, but I don't accept unpaid requests. I have a pinned tweet with my Skeb link, so if you could request through there, I would appreciate it!]
Huh? Is this person trying to charge for their artwork with this number of followers?
They don't understand, doesn't they?
[Do you understand the concept of pre-investment?
I'm thinking of using your artwork as an icon and spreading it around.
If it becomes popular, you might receive requests on Skeb, right?
With your current number of followers, it would be good to accept free requests.]
[I'm sorry, but I don't accept free requests... It wouldn't be fair to those who have already requested commissions from me.]
Ugh, what's with this person? I'm just trying to be helpful... Huh?
[Oh, look, they're begging Melina-san for something.]
[Are they lacking common sense? Are they still in elementary school?]
[They're too shameless, asking for free stuff.]
[They better disappear before they get blocked.]
[Seriously, looking at this person's replies is hilarious.]
[Blocking is recommended.]
[They can't even afford Skeb's fees, lol. Get a job.]
Damn... What's wrong with them? And this low-level artist, embarrassing me with their weird refusal. I won't forgive them. Starting today, I'll flood their DMs.
[Are you still drawing crappy pictures?]
[It's so funny how your followers never increase.]
[If you had listened to me, things would have been different. You're just stupid.]
[No one needs your art.]
Melina keeps posting their art and I comment on it every time through DM, but they won't block me. Well, I'll just keep saying it then.
[Same old composition again.]
[Stop using coloring to hide your poor line art skills.]
[Like someone like you would never become a professional, so just quit.]
[Oh, you're desperate for followers, so you draw terrible art to please them.]
[Laughing at the audacity of charging 8,000 yen for this art on Skeb.]
[Why are you doing FANBOX? You don't even have any fans.]
Huh?
She stopped uploading art.
Oh well, I'll DM them.
[Someone who lets criticism like this break their spirit was never cut out to be a professional in the first place.
Even if you miraculously became a pro, you'd quit your job right away, no doubt about it.
It's good that you're not wasting your time chasing strange dreams.
You should be grateful to me.]
That should do it.
Well, if they don't reply, I'll DM them again.
And no reply.
[Come on, show some gratitude.]
[You can't even say thank you? Isn't that common sense?]
[That's why your art is no good.]
[When someone forgets humility, their art becomes nothing but self-indulgence.]
[At least, don't you have the courtesy to reply?]
[Reply, come on.]
[Reply!]
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"Wow... Is this guy serious?"
As Sato Kunimitsu's actions flashed through my mind, the "negative emotions" that everyone felt because of him also flowed into me.
It's probably the lingering effect of the "Shared Sensation" that the Demon Lord left behind.
Everyone felt anger towards Sato Kunimitsu, but the negative emotions that were likely emitted by Melina-san were intense.
Trying not to provoke the other person, it seems like they left it without blocking... But anger, fear, impatience, sadness, various emotions were swirling.
Because of Sato Kunimitsu, little by little, their heart was being worn down. Even when they were drawing, even during the usual moments, they're always concerned about him.
And their daily life was consumed by their actions, and no matter when, thoughts of his replies and direct messages lingered in the corner of their mind, making them feel dark. They even became afraid of notifications appearing on the social media app.
In short, Malice had infiltrated their everyday life.
It's because Melina-san is a kind person. They can't confront someone who approaches with ill intentions. They're in a state of waiting for the storm to pass without making the other person uncomfortable. But the continuous stream of DMs has worn their down emotionally.
They were simply enjoying their creative pursuits, but being targeted by someone like that has caused them to stagnate.
So, as a fan of Melina-san, there is only one thing I must do.
I need Melina-san to draw again for me. It's a positive thing for my personal preferences as well.
In order to achieve that...
"Alright, I have to eliminate this person."
Hehehe, just you wait, Kunimitsu-kun.
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