Chapter 110: The Girl Behind the Screen, and the Ones We Draw Toward Us
"So that's it..."
"I understand now... this feeling."
"How wonderful. This is Kujou Megumi? Truly... amazing."
In the soft murmurs of her awe, Eromanga-sensei continued to draw.
This time, there was no need for rough sketches or building up a character's base from shapes and structure. Her pen moved with complete confidence, each brushstroke flowing from top to bottom as if guided by something beyond her—something she had never felt before. It wasn't just technique—it was soul.
From those lines, a girl was born.
Kujou Megumi.
Her features bore less resemblance to Kato Megumi's real face than before. But what emerged instead was something deeper: an expression in her eyes, and a barely-there, ethereal presence that lingered around her. It wasn't about physical likeness anymore. It was about spirit.
A scent like tuberose—soft, gentle, quietly intoxicating—seemed to waft from the painting. At first glance, the character didn't astonish anyone. But upon a second, a third look... she stayed with you. She drew you in. You found yourself staring, unable to tear your eyes away. Her silence spoke volumes.
"Eromanga-sensei."
"Mm."