The sudden turn of events was enough to send shivers down one's spine and leave a deep impression.
Moreover, compared to reading the novel, the anime's portrayal was undoubtedly more impactful.
"Then let them experience the harshness of society ahead of time! Heh heh heh heh..."
Izumi Chihiro let out a series of sinister laughs.
"Ni-san, that's scary!"
Sagiri moved back, hugging herself tightly, acting afraid.
"Ahem, anyway, that's how it is. It's not even 18x bloody, so everyone will get used to it if they just bear with it."
He coughed.
Sagiri: "..."
...
The release of the anime PV naturally caught the attention of others.
While following new releases is enjoyable, having one's favorite work animated is even more exciting.
"Chihiro, that guy, is about to become an animated author! Damn it, how far does he want to leave me behind before he's satisfied!"
Eriri couldn't help but blurt out a line from the "White Album" game.
Actually, if she wanted to, she could become an animated doujinshi artist, as her standing in that industry is already quite high.
But there's simply no comparison between the two!
She couldn't even introduce herself that way, so she never considered it.
"It's really making me jealous..."
Eriri murmured to herself.
Though she was alone, she finally admitted it, admitting to feeling jealous of her childhood friend's progress over the past few years.
...
After seeing the anime PV, Kousaka Kirino immediately shared it in her otaku group.
After her evangelism and the baptism of high-quality works, fans of the book already occupied a large portion of the group.
Because they were all girls, puella magi madoka magica naturally became their favorite work.
Saori Bajeena: If the main series can maintain a certain level of quality, and following the original script, puella magi madoka magica has every chance of becoming a strong contender for various awards this year.
Chiba no Daten Seikokuneko: Of course, unless the anime production team messes it up themselves, otherwise puella magi madoka magica will definitely be a nationwide hit.
Give me a Sprite: I agree with everyone.
Lemon Orange Juice: Izumi-sensei is the best!
Kiririn Rino @ nods in agreement: Then let's all look forward to it.
Kousaka Kirino smiled slightly, leaning back, vivid scenes flashing through her mind.
What kind of social sensation would the anime's broadcast cause then?
...
In the club room.
Usami Suzune was reading a literary book.
After all, it was the Literary Club; they couldn't just read light novels all day as a club activity. Instead, they encouraged everyone to delve into reading.
Suddenly, a club member raised her phone and said.
"Umezono-san, President, Madoka's anime PV is out!"
"Hmm?"
Senju Muramasa immediately shot a sharp glance, startling the girl.
"Let me see."
Usami Suzune immediately put down her book, took the other person's phone, and placed it in front of Senju Muramasa, while the others also gathered around immediately.
Because they were equally interested.
After watching it, Senju Muramasa asked the first question.
"Which channel will it be broadcast on, and at what time?"
Although she doesn't use modern devices, her father watches TV when he rests, so she has a slight understanding of these things. Some of her light novel inspiration came from anime she had seen on TV.
"It only says January for now, but the specific broadcast time hasn't been determined yet. However, for this production company, the anime they produce should be on their own TV channel. As for the time, I estimate it will be a late-night slot, otherwise, it could easily cause 'accidental injuries'."
Usami Suzune analyzed it very methodically.
The other club members also largely agreed with what she said, especially the last sentence.
They were all startled when they first read it, almost having nightmares. For children who don't know the truth, who knows what tragedy might occur.
"Late-night slot, huh?"
Senju Muramasa furrowed her brows.
She never had a habit of staying up late. While it wasn't impossible to change for this, her father would definitely stop her.
"Is Muramasa worried about not being able to watch it live?"
Usami Suzune immediately saw the reason for her change in mood.
"Don't worry, you can record it and watch it the next day. It's not too late."
"Record?"
Senju Muramasa looked puzzled.
"Ha, flower, what kind of old-fashioned person are you?"
Usami Suzune complained.
However, she knew that flower wasn't trying to fool her, so she explained, "I'll come to your house after school and tutor you."
"Mm."
Senju Muramasa nodded.
This wave of pre-release buzz caused a small stir, especially among a segment of anime viewers.
They usually didn't read novels or manga much, but they had a soft spot for anime. When they saw so many comments under the anime PV, they were a bit confused, but since they hadn't found any good new anime recently, they made a mental note of it.
As for the other group of children who didn't go online much and preferred to watch anime on fixed channels, the existence of puella magi madoka magica didn't affect them yet. Perhaps only when the anime officially aired, and through recommendations from friends, would they enter the 'fiery pit.'
...
Time moved into late autumn, then looked towards winter.
Leaves drifted from the trees, withered flowers and plants, a scene of desolation everywhere.
In class, Izumi Chihiro listened to the lecture while contemplating the plot structure for the fourth volume.
Without realizing it, the pencil in his hand flew out.
"Izumi, pay attention! Listen carefully in class, don't daydream!"
He was caught by the teacher and lectured.
"Nyahaha, Chihiro, you finally got what you deserved today! You were scolded terribly by the teacher, how pathetic."
After class, Eriri walked over, looking schadenfreude, and whispered next to him.
"Where do you see me as pathetic? It was just a small mistake."
Izumi Chihiro replied.
"Compared to that, Eriri, have you decided which high school you want to go to?"
He immediately changed the subject.
"High school, huh…"
Eriri's expression became serious.
She did have some ideas, but she was still deliberating.
"Then you should hurry up and think about it. It's best to aim a bit lower, otherwise, with Eriri's grades, you might not get in…"
Izumi Chihiro seized the opportunity to reverse their positions.
"…"
Eriri's mouth twitched, her expression pained.
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