Zongman: Creating a perfect life from scratch

Qian Huanyu accidentally traveled to the everyday world of Zongman.

Create your own perfect life from scratch.

Discuss the philosophy of life with Yukinoshita from time to time.

Develop a serious home squatting yarn fog…..

At the same time, this world also has Kasumigaoka, Eriri, Mishikiin Sumireko, Shinomiya Kaguya, Kousaka Kirino…

Since it is a comprehensive anime, it is not surprising that more people appear.

But is that Asuna serious? Can virtual reality games be played?

And also Frielian and Gabriel?

Can you occasionally see Yotsuya Miko who is frightened by a spirit and pees on her?

What about the daily routine?

Zongman: Creating a perfect life from scratch
001 I don’t want club activities to disrupt my peaceful life
“The class hasn’t finished yet?” Qian Huanyu’s eyes revealed a hint of helplessness as he stared at the bald teacher who was lecturing enthusiastically at the podium.
I saw the teacher waving the chalk in his hand on the blackboard, leaving a series of crooked and unclear handwriting, and he was explaining various knowledge points incessantly.
Outside the classroom window, the sky was as blue as a gem, and the clouds were as white as cotton, pure without a trace of impurities. Qian Huanyu glanced out the window inadvertently and found that several students were hiding in the corner secretly.
They sat very close to each other, shoulder to shoulder, looking very intimate, as if they did not mind the risk of being discovered by the teacher just to be together, and they were enjoying the unique and energetic atmosphere of youth.
Seeing this scene, Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but sigh in his heart that the morals of students nowadays are really getting worse and worse.
Qian Huanyu retracted his gaze and refocused his attention on his desk. He slowly reached out and picked up the paper and pen on the desk, and in his mind he began to think about the content of the story he was going to write next.
Students taking classes in the classroom have very different perceptions of time.
Those top students with good academic performance are completely immersed in the ocean of knowledge and feel that time flies quickly, and a class is over in the blink of an eye. However, it is just the opposite for the poor students who do not study so well. They feel that every minute and every second is extremely torturous. The clock hanging on the wall at the back of the classroom, with every movement of the hour and minute hands, is particularly harsh to them, making them feel very annoyed.
As time passed, the students who were originally listless and slumped over their desks gradually became energetic.
After all, the end of get out of class and the end of school always have great appeal to students. Even if it is repeated every day and every year, their anticipation for these two moments has never diminished.
Finally, the clear and loud bell for the end of get out of class rang.
At the moment the bell rang, many students who had looked lazy just now suddenly became energetic and full of life, as if they had been given a shot of stimulant.
“Okay, that’s all for today’s lesson. We’ll continue tomorrow. get out of class dismissed!” The bald teacher glanced coldly at the students who he thought were not following classroom discipline, and threw the chalk casually, and it fell accurately into the chalk box.
Then he slammed the door, strode out of the classroom angrily.
As soon as the teacher left, the originally quiet classroom suddenly became noisy. Students gathered in groups of three or two, some chatting, some playing.
In this lively atmosphere, Qian Huanyu and Hikigaya Hachiman seemed a little out of place.
Qian Huanyu turned his head and looked at Hikigaya Hachiman, who was four rows away.
This young man has a pair of iconic dead fish eyes, and exudes a lazy aura, as if he has no interest in anything in the world. If there is anyone who can express this lazy state to the fullest, it must be him.
“Qian Huan, are you going home directly today?” Hikigaya Hachiman noticed Qian Huanyu’s gaze and asked Qian Huanyu in his unique, slow voice.
“This was my original plan, but I haven’t been to the club for several days. I guess that person in the club must be dissatisfied with me now.” Qian Huanyu shrugged helplessly, and as he spoke, he put the paper and pen he had just taken out back into his bag.
“As for the club, once you join, you lose your freedom. It’s really troublesome.” Hikigaya Hachiman said with a sigh.
“So, this makes you more determined not to join the club, right?” Qian Huanyu guessed his thoughts at once.
“That’s right. I don’t want club activities to disrupt my peaceful life.”
Hikigaya Hachiman spread out his hands with a calm expression on his face.
Speaking of which, the acquaintance of Chi Huanyu and Hikigaya Hachiman was very accidental. It was in a composition class, and the teacher assigned an essay on the theme of “life”. As a result, the essay they wrote caused a great response in the class.
In his composition, Hikigaya Hachiman expressed his dissatisfaction with his current life without any hesitation. Although his views seemed a bit rebellious to his teachers and classmates, they made sense when one thought about it carefully.
Qian Huanyu’s composition is even bolder, with the title directly called “Life is a Rubbish Game”, and the content is even more sharp than Hachiman’s.
Coincidentally, these two people who were regarded as “problem students” by the teacher happened to be in the same class, so they naturally got to know each other. This is probably what people often say “masters appreciate each other”.
But in fact, they were just friends who said hello to each other when they met, and their friendship was not deep.
“I’m leaving now. See you tomorrow.” After saying this, which was considered relatively friendly to him, Hikigaya Hachiman stood up and left his seat.
“Are you not the first one to slip away every day?” Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but tease.
When Hikigaya Hachiman heard this, a rare smile appeared on his expressionless face. Then, the two of them walked in different directions.
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ActivityRegister as a Filo member and get 200 points![Register Now]002 Yukino, are you shy? (Old version)
Qian Huanyu walked in the bustling corridor, weaving in and out of groups of playing students, and finally came to a room with a sign that read “Service Department” on the door.
He didn’t pay much attention to the strange name of the department. He reached out, gently pushed the door open, and walked in.
In the room, there was a young girl leaning quietly against the window.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on her, like a beautiful painting. The girl has long, shiny black hair that falls softly behind her.
Her facial features are very delicate, and she looks like a quiet girl at first glance, exuding a quiet and elegant temperament, as if the world around her has become quiet.
She was wearing an ordinary college uniform with a white knitted shirt underneath. The collar of the shirt was neatly tied, unlike the other girls who had it casually loose.
“This club hasn’t disbanded yet?”
Qian Huanyu walked into the room naturally as if he was at home, put his bag on the only desk in the room, and then sat down.
“We haven’t seen each other for five days, and you’re talking about this as soon as we meet? Also, didn’t I tell you before that you should knock on the door before entering a room?”
The girl’s cherry-pink face showed some dissatisfaction.
“Yukino, don’t be so mean. We have known each other for so many years. We can barely be considered…childhood sweethearts, right?”
Qian Huanyu pulled over a stool and sat down, carefully looking at the girl in front of him.
“From a certain perspective, it’s just an annoying coincidence.”
Yukinoshita Yukino looked out the window and said lightly.
Qian Huanyu shook his head helplessly, and then asked: “Don’t you feel bored staying here reading books all the time?”
“Isn’t it normal for boring people to do boring things?”
Yukinoshita Yukino responded without turning her head.
In the eyes of others, Yukinoshita Yukino is just like her name, pure as snow, elegant in manners, and looks like a lady from a noble family.
But it is precisely her cold and aloof temperament that makes many boys who like her dare not approach her.
After all, the way she looked at people and the somewhat contemptuous attitude she occasionally revealed would indeed make many boys and girls feel uncomfortable.
“I’m just asking casually, do you really find it boring?”
Qian Huanyu raised his eyebrows and said.
Yukinoshita Yukino ignored Qian Huanyu and continued to concentrate on reading the book in her hands.
“The ending of this book is really a bit regrettable.”
Just as the room fell into silence, Yukinoshita Yukino suddenly said this.
“Which book are you talking about?” Qian Huanyu asked curiously.
“The speed at which cherry blossoms fall is five centimeters per second. How fast should I live in order to meet you?
The speed of raindrops falling is fifty meters per second. How fast should I run to keep you?
The speed of a falling star is 5,000 meters per second. How fast should I chase it to save you? “
Yukinoshita Yukino read these words softly, and the sound was as pleasant as the gurgling of a mountain stream.
“Come to think of it, the author of this book has the same last name as you.”
“If you knew, why bother asking me on purpose? We have known each other for more than a year.”
Qian Huanyu said nonchalantly.
“Yes, it’s a pity that the person who can write such good words is a poor guy who doesn’t even have any friends.”
Yukinoshita Yukino frowned slightly, rubbed her temples with her hands, and there seemed to be a hint of doubt in her eyes.
“I just don’t want to fit in with those people.”
“Do you have any special expectations of me, or…admiration or something like that?”
Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
“I had some expectations at the beginning, but now my fantasy has been completely shattered.”
There was a hint of a sigh in Yukinoshita Yukino’s voice, which echoed in the activity room where only the two of them were.
“Hey, don’t think so badly of me, okay!” Qian Huanyu felt a little unhappy when he heard this.
“This is not what I thought, but it is the fact.
Okay, you can go back now. Just come here to report and let me know you are still alive.” Yukinoshita Yukino gently lifted her hair, turned the page she had just read, and immersed herself in the world of the book again.
From Qian Huanyu’s perspective, he had to admit that Yukinoshita Yukino was really beautiful and had a great figure, but her personality was sometimes a bit of a headache.
“Don’t look at me with those obscene eyes of yours.” Yukinoshita Yukino seemed to have noticed something. She suddenly turned around, glared at Qian Huanyu, and said in a cold tone.
Of course, her coldness didn’t mean she was really annoying, it was just her usual speaking style.
“I’ve always been curious about a question, Yukino, are you shy?”
Qian Huanyu stared at Yukinoshita Yukino and asked curiously.
When she heard this question, Yukinoshita Yukino’s movements suddenly froze.
Then, she moved her chair back a long way with a “click”, put on a defensive look, and looked at Qian Huanyu as if she was looking at a malicious hooligan.
003 I don’t know when Sagiri will be willing to leave her room (old version)
“Has the adolescent finally been unable to suppress his inner restlessness? Fortunately, the school is not far from the police station.”
“I’m just kidding, don’t take it seriously.” Qian Huanyu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead awkwardly.
“Really?” Yukinoshita Yukino obviously didn’t quite believe it.
“I’m convinced by you.”
Qian Huanyu shook his head helplessly, then took out a thin book from his bag and handed it to Yukinoshita Yukino.
“This is a new book that hasn’t been released yet. I’m giving it to you.”
Yukinoshita Yukino’s eyes suddenly lit up and she did not refuse.
“There’s my autograph in it! I’m giving it to you because we’ve known each other for such a long time. If you sell it, you might be able to get a good price.” Qian Huanyu said with a smile.
“I see. Such a good book is ruined by your signature. It’s really sad.”
Although Yukinoshita Yukino said so with disdain, she knew the value of this book in her heart, and said seriously: “Thank you anyway, I will keep it well.”
“Okay, I have to go back. I have a younger sister upstairs who needs to be taken care of. I have to go back.”
Qian Huanyu said this while waving goodbye.
“Well, see you next week. Tomorrow is a day off, so I have time to review your book.”
Perhaps because she had just received a new book, Yukinoshita Yukino unconsciously revealed a cute smile on her face, but she quickly regained her composure, lowered her head and continued reading.
“If someone gives me a bad review, I will feel very uncomfortable.”
Qian Huanyu raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said softly half-jokingly, then turned around and walked briskly back home.
“Unconsciously, I have been in this world for six years. Time flies like a gust of wind.”
On the way home, Qian Huanyu looked up at the sky that was dyed red by the sunset, his heart full of emotion.
He still remembered that when he first came into this world, he was in a state of confusion.
After all, anyone who came to a completely unfamiliar place without any warning would feel a little overwhelmed, not to mention that he had traveled through time. He was only ten years old at that time.
Later, Qian Huanyu secretly made up his mind to work hard to adapt to this new world.
With the help of the Internet, he gradually understood the general situation of the world.
He was surprised to find that this world was very similar to the island country he was familiar with in his previous life in many aspects, except for some differences in development directions.
Take the most famous ACG culture here for example. It is like the technological development path has deviated and is developing in a completely different direction.
Those comics and novels that were all the rage in the previous life can no longer be found in this world.
However, he has a special “advantage”, which is that he can accurately draw the comics he read in his previous life. Those unfinished novels, comics, and even music can be automatically completed in his mind, and the supplemented content does not feel inconsistent, and the plot is still wonderful, as if these are the plots that should have been there.
So, he made full use of this advantage and started some other businesses besides his student status.
His fate with Yukinoshita Yukino began in elementary school.
Time flies, and now, because of a miraculous fate, they have entered the same school and are continuing their story.
Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but sigh in his heart that fate sometimes really likes to play jokes and is full of all kinds of unexpected coincidences.
“I wonder when Sagiri will be willing to leave her room.” He thought silently in his heart as he walked.
Qian Huanyu still remembers vividly the scene when Sagiri’s mother remarried and entrusted this introverted girl to her home.
He had just come into this world not long ago, and was really shocked when he heard the news!
As for why Sagiri’s mother was so confident in leaving her daughter to Qian Huanyu’s family, it was because she and Qian Huanyu’s parents were close friends, and out of this trust, she placed Sagiri here.
Sagiri has an extremely introverted personality. After coming to Qian Huanyu’s house, she locked herself in her room most of the time, as if she was isolated from the outside world.
Before, Qian Huanyu spent a lot of time and effort trying various methods in order to meet Sagiri who was hiding upstairs, and only then did he meet her several times.
But recently, for some reason, he hasn’t been able to see Sagiri even once.
However, Qian Huanyu always had a strong feeling in his heart that the day when they would meet again would soon be here!
“According to the time, the things I ordered a few days ago should be delivered soon.”
Qian Huanyu returned home and before he even entered the entrance hall, he heard the courier’s voice outside.
“Hello, your express delivery has arrived! Please come out and sign for it!”
“Here we go!” Qian Huanyu responded loudly. After signing for the package, he heard a “dong dong” sound coming from upstairs, and shouted upstairs: “The meal will be ready soon!”
The sound from upstairs stopped instantly after hearing these words.
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004 If you want to see me, you can see me anytime (old version)
Qian Huanyu shook his head helplessly, put the express delivery aside, turned around and walked into the kitchen to prepare dinner. He was full of confidence in his cooking skills.
After a busy period, dinner was ready. Qian Huanyu carried the prepared food, went upstairs to the second floor, and came to a room at the end of the corridor.
There was a note on the door of the room, with the words written in large letters, as if afraid that he would not see it: “Please put the food on the floor and leave.”
Qian Huanyu was no longer surprised by this situation, so he put the food on the ground as usual.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered his express delivery, so he went downstairs to open it and put the items in the express delivery together with the food.
It turned out that the package contained a specially customized pillow.
“That should be fine!” Qian Huanyu clapped his hands in satisfaction, then went downstairs to wash the dishes and clean up the kitchen.
After finishing these chores, he returned to his room and began to concentrate on writing the copy to be handed over to the screenwriter tomorrow.
Although this kind of life is busy and hard, Qian Huanyu does not object.
On the contrary, he felt full of happiness from this fulfilling life and was quite satisfied with his current life…
After an unknown amount of time, the door of the upstairs room slowly opened a crack, and cautiously revealed an eye, vigilantly observing the surrounding situation. After confirming that no one was there, the person behind the door quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
“What are we having for dinner today? I really hope it’s the same delicious dish we had last time. Brother is really good at cooking, if nothing else.”
The girl behind the door muttered softly, her eyes full of anticipation. She gently pushed open the door and looked at the ground.
“What is this…?” The girl was stunned for a moment. Her eyes did not fall on the food at first, but were attracted by the things next to it.
She carefully picked up the pillow next to the dish and looked at it carefully.
One second, two seconds…
“Puchi! What is this!” After staring at the pattern on the pillow for a few seconds, the girl’s shoulders couldn’t help but tremble slightly. She tried hard to hold back her laughter and gently took the pillow into the room.
She placed the food on the table beside her and stared at the pillow in front of her again.
The pillow is printed with a cute and funny pattern.
That round face looks very cute, with the corners of the mouth slightly raised, with a hint of playfulness but not making people feel arrogant, and the cheeks are slightly flushed, which makes people feel warm in their hearts.
Her eyes looked to the right, full of joy, which made people daydream. Her slightly raised eyebrows seemed to hide many interesting stories. Coupled with the note left by Qian Huanyu, the girl finally couldn’t help laughing in the empty room.
“I’ve been watching you…what watching?”
The girl was in her room, laughing happily. Her laughter was clear and sweet, like a silver bell, but no one could hear it at the moment.
“Oh right! I’m going to start a live broadcast later, so I’ll show this to everyone!”
After making up her mind, the girl quickly finished her meal. She used to be very picky about the taste of food, but today she did not savor it carefully. Instead, she turned on her computer, logged into her account named “Eromanga Sensei”, and started live streaming.
On the other side, Qian Huanyu, who received the attention notification sound, also opened his laptop and prepared to watch his sister’s live broadcast.
“Oh, good evening, everyone!”
A funny voice processed by a voice changer was heard in the live broadcast.
“Today is just like usual. I am doing my homework and chatting with everyone at the same time.”
“I’m really looking forward to it!”
“Please give me your guidance, Eromanga-sensei.”
“Eromanga-sensei, what are you going to draw today? Or are you going to draw some H illustrations like before?”
“Hmm… let me think about it. Today I’ll draw Hubie from “No Game No Life Zero”! I really like her, but it’s a pity that the ending written by Mr. Qian Huanqi is not so perfect.” From the voice, it can be heard that the person in the picture is complaining.
“I think so too! I felt so sad when I saw the ending.”
“I really want to send a razor blade to the author…”
“I’m so looking forward to it…” Comments flashed across the screen quickly.
Qian Huanyu, who was sitting in front of the computer desk, said “uh” when he heard this. He didn’t expect that he would be mentioned.
Afterwards, the people in the live broadcast started to draw the characters in “No Game No Life” while complaining about the author.
A few minutes later, a pitiful little loli appeared in front of everyone. She was wearing white stockings and looked exactly the same as the image in Qian Huanyu’s memory of his previous life, with a very high degree of restoration.
“This is a character designed by me and Mr. Qi. I hope everyone can support it. Unfortunately, I have never met Mr. Qi in person, which is quite a pity. He seems to have never held a book signing event.”
Eromanga-sensei grumbled in dissatisfaction, and most of the audience immediately agreed with his words.
Everyone is curious about what the person who wrote so many classic works looks like.
“If you want to see me, you can see me anytime.”
Qian Huanyu downstairs couldn’t help but complain, but it was a pity that the people upstairs couldn’t hear what he said.
“Okay, today’s live broadcast is almost over. Wait… I almost forgot. I have something good to show you.”
005 Next, should I reveal my identity? (Old version)
Eromanga-sensei seemed to suddenly remember something, and the scene changed to a small, dim room. A petite person slowly crawled back, found something, and brought it to the live broadcast room.
During this period, there were naturally all kinds of speculations and discussions in the live broadcast room.
Some people say that Eromanga is a beautiful girl in real life, while others say he might be an old man. However, judging from the figure of this person and the skin vaguely revealed in the dim light, most people are more inclined to the speculation that Eromanga is a girl.
“Huh, I found it…what do you think?”
Eromanga-sensei placed the complete pattern of the pillow in front of the camera, and with the help of weak light, the audience could see the entire pattern clearly.
The barrage was quiet for a while, and then instantly filled the screen in the next second.
“It’s so magical!!!”
“What is this? I feel like these eyes are a bit mean, but there’s also a feeling I can’t describe.”
“Did Eromanga-sensei design this himself? I love it! Please draw it for me. I want to keep it.”
Qian Huanyu was not too surprised to see these comments. After all, this funny pattern had never appeared in this world before, and its uniqueness and magic were hard not to be eye-catching.
“This…” Upon hearing the fans’ request, Eromanga-sensei looked embarrassed.
“This was designed by my brother. I think I should get his consent first…” In this era that attaches great importance to copyright awareness, we cannot plagiarize other people’s works as we did in our previous life.
“Is that so? What a pity…” Seeing that many people in the barrage expressed regret, Eromanga-sensei felt a little reluctant and gritted his teeth and said, “How about… I’ll draw it first! I’ll discuss it with my brother later.”
“Oh! That’s great.”
So, Mr. Eromanga, who was originally preparing to end the live broadcast, continued the live broadcast for another ten minutes.
I have to say that she really has a talent for drawing. Just by looking at the funny pattern, she can quickly draw a funny image of a person cowering in a corner with a scared face. Although the mean expression on the pattern is still so impressive.
“Aaaaah! I need to bookmark this and save it to my desktop!”
“I’m so lucky today! I didn’t expect to see such a funny pattern. It makes me feel like all my worries are gone!”
When Eromanga-sensei saw that the number of messages was several times more than before, he couldn’t help but feel a little happy.
“I’m glad you like it. Today’s live broadcast ends here. Bye…see you next time!” The audience talked about this pattern for a few more minutes, and then Mr. Eromanga turned off the display.
Unlike the original novel, this live broadcast did not involve any accidents, and naturally, the sister’s cute appearance was not seen by others.
“Next, should I reveal my identity?” Qian Huanyu also turned off the screen, walked to the door of his sister’s room on the second floor, and stroked his chin while thinking.
“Click!” At this moment, the slight sound of the doorknob turning interrupted his thoughts…
At this moment, Eromanga-sensei turned off the computer monitor, his heart full of troubles, and stared at the somewhat funny pillow on the bed with annoyance.
“I should have discussed this with my brother earlier! I wonder if he will be angry about this.” Various thoughts kept flashing through the girl’s mind. If she thought positively, maybe it wouldn’t be a big problem, but what if her brother knew about this and got furious? When she was live streaming before, she hadn’t considered such consequences at all. Now when she thought about this, she was panicking and her mind went blank. She walked quickly to the door, reached out and turned the doorknob to open it.
She really wanted to explain everything to her brother immediately, but since she hadn’t left her room for a long time, she subconsciously closed the door as soon as it was opened a crack, wondering if there was any way to explain things without leaving the room.
However, before her door was completely closed, a hand happened to press on the door. This sudden situation made Eromanga teacher stunned for a moment.
“That… is me.” After a few seconds of silence, Qian Huanyu felt the force pushing the door inward suddenly increase.
“Wait! Don’t close the door yet, let’s talk it over, Teacher Eromanga!” Qian Huanyu shouted hurriedly.
For a moment, it seemed as if time had stopped and the action of closing the door stopped, which made Qian Huanyu breathe a sigh of relief.
This is a golden opportunity that must not be wasted! Although he has many ways to see his sister, none of them are what his sister is willing to do. It is best to meet at the right time.
Qian Huanyu, who had read the original novel, knew how to handle it in order to get the best result. If he forced the meeting without being discovered, it would be fine. But if his sister found out, it would only make her more resistant.
“Creaky–” The door of the room slowly opened, and a girl in pink pajamas appeared in front of Qian Huanyu.
The girl’s skin was as white as snow, with long, smooth silver hair hanging down her shoulders. Her water-blue eyes showed no emotion as she looked at him evasively.
Although he had met her several times before, Qian Huanyu was still shocked by her beauty when he saw his sister again. Looking at this pitiful and pure girl in front of him, he felt distressed, as if he was holding an extremely precious treasure in his hand, afraid that she would disappear if he was not careful.
Time passed by minute by minute, and both of them were silent, and no one knew what each of them was thinking.
“Brother…long time no see.” After a long silence, the girl greeted him softly in an almost inaudible voice.
“I haven’t seen you for a long time, Sagiri.” Qian Huanyu took his hand away from the door, exhaled slowly, tried to make his smile look more friendly, and looked at his lovely sister tenderly.
Sagiri did not close the door and remained silent.
There is a saying that goes, once a door that has been closed for a long time is opened, it is not so easy to close it again. Qian Huanyu and Sagiri are in this situation at the moment.
An atmosphere of silence spread between the two.
“You are Eromanga teacher, right?” In the end, Qian Huanyu was the first to break the silence.
The girl kept her lips tightly closed, her expression showing obvious uneasiness and beads of sweat on her forehead. It was not difficult to tell that she was extremely panicked at the moment.
006 The paintings you draw are exactly the style I have always dreamed of (old version)
Qian Huanyu sighed softly, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he slowly said: “If you don’t say anything, I will take it as your consent. I really like your paintings.
I used to wonder if Eromanga-sensei was a man or a woman. But after meeting you in person, I was not disappointed, but inspired! You are even better than I thought, and you have completely exceeded my expectations. “
“Ah?!” Sagiri slightly raised her pretty face, and her aqua blue eyes quickly lowered when they met Qian Huanyu’s gaze. Then, she nodded several times, but soon shook her head vigorously.
“I…I don’t even know anyone who would choose such an embarrassing name!”
“Is that so? But I really admire Eromanga-sensei. The illustrations she drew for my work are so beautiful. I never missed any of her live broadcasts.”
Qian Huanyu thought for a while and still revealed the key information in his words.
“!!!” When Sagiri heard this, she didn’t react at first, but after just a second, her watery eyes suddenly widened, her face full of astonishment, and she stared straight at Qian Huanyu.
“Hello, Mr. Eromanga, I am Qian Huanqi.” Qian Huanyu said with a friendly smile on his face.
“You…you…” Sagiri bit her lips tightly. Although she still couldn’t believe it in her heart, when she thought of the two words “Qian Huan”, she immediately believed it.
“You can use that emoticon pack as you like! Just think of it as a gift from your brother to you after not seeing you for a long time! Although this gift may not be particularly expensive.” Qian Huanyu joked with a smile.
Sagiri still didn’t speak. To be precise, she had not yet recovered from the shock just now.
“Eromanga-sensei, we’ve been working together for almost three years now! I never thought we’d meet in this way.”
Qian Huanyu was not in a hurry and continued talking so that Sagiri could completely accept the fact that her brother was her partner.
“Come in…” After a long while, Sagiri finally spoke. Her voice was as soft as a mosquito’s, but at least people could still hear it clearly.
“Also, I really don’t know anyone with that name!” Just as Qian Huanyu was about to walk into the room, Sagiri turned her head away again, looking as if she was determined not to admit it.
Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but smile, and then followed Sagiri into the room.
The room was dark, with only the faint light from the laptop screen casting a faint shadow around. With a “click”, the lights came on, and the whole room was clearly displayed in front of Qian Huanyu.
This is a room of about 10 square meters in size, which is quite spacious.
As soon as you enter the room, you can see all kinds of dolls placed randomly. There are so many toys and books in the room that you can’t count them, and there are also game consoles, TVs and other items, all neatly arranged.
There is a faint fragrance in the room, and the pink decoration style makes it clear at a glance that this is a girl’s room.
“It’s quite clean and tidy.” Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but praise it, then walked slowly around the room, looking around with curiosity.
“Sit down over there.” Sagiri whispered.
“What did you say?” Qian Huanyu leaned his head closer. Although he had good hearing, Sagiri’s voice was so soft that it was still difficult to hear.
“Sit down over there!” This time, Sagiri frowned, her expression looked a little fierce, and she spoke word by word. This time Qian Huanyu finally heard clearly.
Qian Huanyu followed Sagiri’s instructions and sat down at the only table in the room. Sagiri also sat down opposite him, but she didn’t dare to look at Qian Huanyu.
“That…” Sagiri hesitated, as if she had something to say.
Qian Huanyu said helplessly: “Can you speak a little louder? I can hardly hear you clearly.”
“Hmm…” Sagiri also realized that this was not going to work, so she bent down, dug out her headset from under the bed, put it on and adjusted it, then asked, “Is this okay?”
“Okay.” Qian Huanyu nodded.
Sagiri sat down in front of Qian Huanyu again and asked directly: “Why do you know?”
“You want to ask me why I know your true identity?” Qian Huanyu understood what she meant and continued, “It’s actually very simple. Didn’t I say before that I like your illustrations? So I watched every one of your live broadcasts. Take that funny pattern this time, for example, it just proves that you are Eromanga Sensei.”
After hearing this, Sagiri’s cheeks suddenly became hot and she turned her face away in panic.
“Just in case, let me confirm again, you really are Teacher Qian Huanqi, right?” Sagiri quickly changed the subject.
“There are many ways to confirm your identity. For example, we conceived the plot of the hero and heroine together, and you sent me those very revealing pictures and asked me with great expectation whether the drawing was good or not.”
“Okay, okay, I get it!” Sagiri’s voice became hurried.
“Let me ask you another question… Why did you choose me to illustrate your work in the first place?” Sagiri said as she unconsciously touched her left breast with her right hand and then subconsciously grabbed her not-so-full breast. Perhaps it was just an unconscious action when she was nervous, but it caused the cufflinks on her pajamas to break, revealing a large area of ​​snow-white skin.
“Why…” Qian Huanyu raised his head and looked at the ceiling.
At the beginning, he didn’t know Sagiri, and she didn’t use the name “Eromanga Sensei” at that time. Among many experienced painters, he chose the young and immature Sagiri.
His work “No Game No Life” did not perform well, because the game requires players to think about the various mechanisms and game rules, so the sales in the local area were not particularly good.
That was a practice piece he created shortly after arriving in this world, mainly to test his special abilities, so he didn’t care too much about the results.
As for why he chose Sagiri, even Qian Huanyu himself couldn’t explain it clearly.
“The paintings you draw are exactly the style I’ve always dreamed of.” Qian Huanyu stared at Sagiri with focused eyes, his tone full of affirmation.
Sagiri was confused, with puzzlement written all over her eyes. She asked in a confused manner, “What do you mean by that?”
007 You can’t blame me for this. This is how the story is set up. (Old version)
Qian Huanyu paused for a moment and explained seriously: “When other people paint, I always feel that they are just doing it casually. But you are different. I can see from all aspects that you really love painting and really want to make every painting perfect.
Take our communication for example, your attitude is very serious and it can be reflected.
Moreover, I have a very strange feeling in my heart, as if there is a voice in my ear constantly reminding me to choose you. Perhaps this is what people often call fate. “
As he said this, he closed his eyes, thought for a while, then slowly opened them and looked at Sagiri sincerely.
“So that’s how it is…”
Sagiri was a little embarrassed, her hands unconsciously tugged at the hem of her shirt, her face flushed, and she lowered her head shyly. After all, it was the first time she was praised like this in real life, and this feeling was even more embarrassing than she had imagined.
“Here comes the third question!” Sagiri took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, her eyes locked on Qian Huanyu, and asked, “Why do most of the stories you write have either tragic endings or very complicated plots? Like “5 Centimeters per Second”, “Your Lie in April”, “Angel Beats”, “We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day”, and “Clannad”, even the ending of Hubie in “No Game No Life” is like this. Brother, have you experienced anything bad in real life?”
There was a hint of anger in Sagiri’s tone.
Qian Huanyu was somewhat helpless, and spread his hands and said, “You really can’t blame me for this, the story is set up like this.”
Then he added: “By the way, the plot of my next book is just as tortuous, but not as tragic.”
“What! You’ve already written your next book?”
When Sagiri heard this, she suddenly became energetic. She didn’t care about the previous explanation at all and rushed towards Qian Huanyu directly, with excitement flashing in her eyes, and asked eagerly.
“Well, it’s almost done. It will probably be published soon.” Qian Huanyu smelled the faint fragrance coming from the girl and couldn’t help but swallowing quietly.
“Wow, brother, you are so awesome!” At this time, Sagiri suddenly realized that her hands were on Qian Huanyu’s shoulders, and the distance between them was so close that they could clearly feel each other’s breathing.
After realizing this, Sagiri’s face instantly turned as red as the sunset in the sky, and she took several steps back reflexively.
Qian Huanyu smiled and praised: “Sagiri, compared to me, your painting skills are also very high! Every time I see your paintings, I am amazed. If the novel is compared to the main body, then the role of the illustrator is crucial, just like the finishing touch, which can make the whole work more colorful.”
Sagiri raised her head, turned her face away, and said stubbornly: “Humph, even if you say so, I won’t be happy!” But her slightly raised mouth corners revealed her true feelings. In fact, she was quite happy in her heart. However, Qian Huanyu’s next words made Sagiri stunned for a moment.
Qian Huanyu said with emotion: “However, some of your paintings are quite large in scale. If I didn’t know you, I might have thought the author was an uncle.”
“Ugh! You…you big idiot!”
Sagiri was embarrassed and angry, and she shouted, “How can you say such things to a girl? Brother, you are a huge idiot!” Her face flushed red, and as she spoke, she stretched out her hand and pushed Qian Huanyu out the door, “I want to go to bed, get out now!”
“Okay, okay, then I’m leaving. See you tomorrow. But before I go, I still have to say that no matter what kind of painting you draw, I like it!” Qian Huanyu smiled and gave a thumbs up.
“I like paintings that are a bit revealing, even if they are!”
“Get out of here!” When Sagiri heard the first half of the sentence, she felt a little touched, but when she heard the last sentence, she could no longer remain calm. She pushed Qian Huanyu out of the room and closed the door with a bang.
Qian Huanyu found this scene very interesting. Looking at the closed door, he said loudly, “I’ll have to trouble you a lot in the future, Sagiri!” Seeing no response from the room, he touched his nose, realized that it was not appropriate to stay any longer, and went back to his room to sleep.
Early the next morning, Qian Huanyu placed the prepared breakfast at the door of Sagiri’s room as usual, then took the manuscript he had prepared earlier and walked towards the office building where Raiji Library was located.
Currently, there are only three people who know that Qian Huanyu is the author. One is his editor-in-chief, one is Yukinoshita Yukino, and the other is Sagiri who just learned this secret yesterday.
Sometimes, Qian Huanyu himself couldn’t help but wonder what kind of wonderful world he had come to.
He looked at his watch and found that the time he had agreed with the editor was almost up, so he rushed to the office building where the editor, Ayame Kagurazaka, was.
Qian Huanyu walked to his seat skillfully and sat down.
Not long after, a woman who looked experienced sat down opposite Qian Huanyu and said, “Teacher Qian Huan, you are here.”
Qian Huanyu didn’t exchange pleasantries and went straight to the point: “Ms. Kagurazaka, when is the book Your Name going to be released?”
Kagurazaka Ayame looked at the man who was several years younger than her and couldn’t help but sigh in her heart. His writing style was as mature as that of a senior writer, but he looked like a boy of about 16 years old. She replied, “Let’s set it for next Monday. It will be released in a single volume and online serialization at the same time. But to be honest, this book doesn’t feel like a traditional light novel.”
Qian Huanyu responded calmly: “I never said it was a light novel. You have read the manuscript and you should know that even if this book is not top-notch, it is not bad at all.”
“That’s right. Although its audience may not be that wide, the results will definitely not be bad. Maybe it will even be outstanding.” Kagurazaka Ayame said excitedly.
After all, the better the novelist’s performance, the more bonus she can get as the editor-in-chief, so she is full of expectations for this book.
“I am still very confident in the quality of this book.” Qian Huanyu said with a slight smile.
“Of course. But I think if you just want to ask about the news, you can just make a phone call. There’s no need to make a special trip.” Kagurazaka Ayame looked at Qian Huanyu with anticipation in her eyes. “Tell me, are you bringing any new works today?”
Qian Huanyu didn’t say anything more and just put a few manuscripts on the table.
008 I am enjoying this peaceful life now and don’t want to break this tranquility for the time being (old version)
“This is a pure light novel. I am very confident about it. These are the first few chapters that I rushed out. The introduction is also above. The title is: “Sword Art Online”!”
“Sword Art Online…” Kagurazaka Ayame muttered softly, with a slight smile on her face. Her eyes revealed a hint of curiosity and anticipation, as she wondered what was so unique about this work.
“You are so arrogant! I have always been confident in your vision, but since you are so confident that you are sure, I want to take a good look at how good this light novel is!” As she spoke, Kagurazaka Ayame reached out and picked up the copy on the table. She first opened the introduction, and after reading only a few lines, the expression on her face changed instantly. Her eyes, which were originally a bit casual, now became focused and surprised.
Based on these few short sentences, Kagurazaka Ayame, with her many years of experience in reviewing light novels, keenly realized that this work is very likely to become a masterpiece! She couldn’t wait to continue reading. Although she had only read less than one volume, she was already deeply immersed in it.
Virtual online games, death games… these novel and exciting elements constantly impacted her senses. The more she read, the more surprised she was. Even as a senior editor who had read countless light novels, she had to admit that this novel held a very high position in her heart, and even had the strength to compete for the top spot.
After a while, Kagurazaka Ayame finished reading these few short pages in one breath, but her thoughts still lingered on the story for a long time and she couldn’t come back to her senses for a long time.
“How do you feel?” Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but ask when he saw her like this.
“That’s amazing! If Sword Art Online can be serialized in our Raiji Bunko, we will definitely surpass all our competitors in one fell swoop!” Kagurazaka Ayame’s face flushed with excitement. She tightly grasped Qian Huanyu’s arm with both hands, and her voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement.
“In that case, this matter will be handed over to you, Miss Kagurazaka. Just like before, we will not buy out the copyright, but adopt a profit-sharing cooperation model. Do you think this is okay?” Qian Huanyu said in a calm tone.
“No problem! We have cooperated several times before. Although the profit-sharing method is a bit disadvantageous for us, there are many benefits in the long run.” Kagurazaka Ayame tried to calm herself down and nodded.
“Teacher Qian Huan, please wait here for a moment. I will go and report the situation to the editor-in-chief.” After saying that, Kagurazaka Ayame hurriedly left with the document.
Qian Huanyu watched her leaving back and waited quietly there.
Unexpectedly, Kagurazaka Ayame came back faster than Qian Huanyu expected. About ten minutes later, she came to Qian Huanyu with a contract.
“Take a look and see if there is any problem with this contract.”
Qian Huanyu took the contract, lowered his head, and carefully checked it line by line. After confirming that there was no problem with the content of the contract, he picked up the pen and signed his name.
“It’s a pleasure to work with you! Teacher Qianhuan, if you have any excellent works in the future, I hope you can give priority to our Raiji Bunko. We will definitely provide you with the best treatment.” Kagurazaka Ayame breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile on her face.
“Don’t worry, as long as you guys remain professional, I will definitely choose Raiji Library again. After all, it’s too troublesome to change to another company and renegotiate the cooperation matters.” Qian Huanyu responded with a smile.
“By the way, who are you going to choose as the illustrator for Sword Art Online this time?” Kagurazaka Ayame suddenly asked curiously.
“Let’s go find Teacher Eromanga!” Qian Huanyu answered without thinking.
“Okay!” Kagurazaka Ayame agreed readily. She knew that Qian Huanyu and Eromanga-sensei had been working together for a long time, and they had a good understanding of each other and could communicate easily. There was really no need to worry about this issue.
“By the way! I have good news to tell you. Your work “No Game No Life” is going to be adapted into an animation!” Kagurazaka Ayame said excitedly as if she suddenly remembered something.
“So fast?” Qian Huanyu was a little surprised. After all, “No Game No Life” was his trial work, and the initial performance was not ideal.
“Well! This news is still circulating internally and has not been announced to the public. Teacher Qianhuan, I’ll treat you tonight, and we’ll celebrate the animation of your work together. You must come!” Kagurazaka Ayame invited enthusiastically.
“I’m sorry, Miss Kagurazaka.” Qian Huanyu clasped his hands together and said apologetically, “There are people at home who need my care. I really can’t spare the time. Let’s get together again next time if there is a chance.”
“Is that so? That’s a pity. Do you have any plans to hold a book signing event in the near future? Many writers use this method to attract readers.” Kagurazaka Ayame asked.
“No. I’m enjoying this peaceful life right now and don’t want to break this tranquility for the time being.” Qian Huanyu shrugged and said.
“That’s right, you’re still a student. Others are looking forward to becoming famous, but you, on the other hand, have a feeling of retiring and being indifferent to fame and fortune.” Kagurazaka Ayame said half-jokingly.
Qian Huanyu just smiled and said nothing. After a while, he stood up and said, “This is my personality. I really don’t care much about fame and fortune. Miss Kagurazaka, let’s stop here for today. As for “Sword Art Online”, you will be able to see the complete first volume within seven days.”
“That’s great! I’m almost becoming your fan now, please don’t let me down.” Kagurazaka Ayame said with a smile.
“Don’t worry, you will definitely be satisfied.” Qian Huanyu responded.
Just as Qian Huanyu was about to leave, a proud and somewhat spoiled girl’s voice sounded between the two of them.
“Wait! I can’t pretend I didn’t hear that!”
Following the voice, a petite figure appeared in front of them. This was a girl wearing a red and white Lolita-style dress with ruffles. Her skin was as white as snow, and her long golden hair fell softly on her shoulders. Just looking at her appearance, one could think of a noble and proud white swan. Her every move revealed the temperament of a superior.
She put her hands on her hips, her nose slightly raised, and looked at Kagurazaka Ayame with a bit of disdain.
When Kagurazaka Ayame saw the girl, her brows unconsciously frowned and she felt a headache. She turned to Qian Huanyu who had not left yet and said, “She is Yamada Fairy, and she is also a writer.”
009 Of course I go home, what else can I do? (Old version)
“Who are you talking about! Straighten your attitude. I’m a best-selling author!” Yamada Fairy said with dissatisfaction when she heard what Kagurazaka Ayame said.
“It’s really a headache, teacher, you go first! I have to have a good talk with this Yamada fairy later.” Kagurazaka Ayame sighed helplessly, and the whole person was like a deflated ball, without any energy and spirit.
“Okay, then I’ll go back first.” Qian Huanyu didn’t take the girl’s rudeness to heart. From her words and actions, he could tell that she was a spoiled child. Naturally, he didn’t want to cause trouble for himself.
“Stop right there!” Qian Huanyu was about to leave when Yamada the Fairy suddenly blocked his way, looking up with her nose raised high, and said, “Are you a new writer who’s here to submit your work? You look so pitiful, and I’m in a good mood, so it’s not impossible for me to bring you into the industry!”
For a moment, the surroundings were so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Kagurazaka Ayame widened her eyes and looked at the Yamada Fairy in disbelief.
“Pfft, hahaha! This is simply the funniest joke I have heard recently. I didn’t expect that there would be a day when you would be treated as a newcomer.” Kagurazaka Ayame couldn’t help but burst out laughing. The sudden laughter scared Yamada Fairy.
“From a certain perspective, I am indeed a new writer.” Qian Huanyu also found it a little funny, but he had a gentle personality and would not get angry about such things, nor did he want to deliberately show off his identity.
“What? Are you a very powerful person?” Yamada Fairy looked at Kagurazaka Ayame’s reaction and was a little suspicious. She couldn’t help asking. “I have participated in so many famous writers’ gatherings, why have I never seen you? Tell me your pen name! But no matter who you are, you can’t be more powerful than me!”
The Yamada fairy circled around Qian Huanyu and looked at him carefully, but he could not remember such a person no matter how hard he tried, so he had to give up in the end.
“I’m really nothing special and have nothing to say. But you, the best-selling author, what do you want to do in the editorial department to see Miss Kagurazaka?” Qian Huanyu said with a smile and changed the subject.
“Oh, that’s right!” After Qian Huanyu’s reminder, Yamada Fairy remembered the purpose of his coming here and hurriedly walked in front of Kagurazaka Ayame.
“I came here today to discuss the last incident with you!”
“No, don’t even think about it.” Kagurazaka Ayame rejected her without hesitation, “Eromanga-sensei won’t draw illustrations for you, so don’t waste your time.”
“Can’t you let me contact him and discuss it with him in person?” Yamada Fairy still refused to give up and continued.
“That’s impossible. I just don’t understand why you have to choose Eromanga-sensei? Your own illustrator is not bad either.” Kagurazaka Ayame said helplessly.
After hearing this, Qian Huanyu roughly guessed the reason why the Yamada fairy was looking for Kagurazaka Ayame, but he didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence that he would encounter the same plot as in the original anime.
“I must have Eromanga-sensei draw illustrations for me! This is the first time I’ve seen someone who can draw something that… well, rather explicit so well, so…”
“There is no room for negotiation, you can leave now! If you don’t leave, I will call your responsible screenwriter and ask him to take you away.” Kagurazaka Ayame waved her hand impatiently and said.
“Damn it!” Yamada Fairy’s face was full of unwillingness.
Seeing this, Qian Huanyu didn’t want to stay any longer, and he said to Kagurazaka Ayame: “Then I’ll leave first.”
“Okay, see you next time! I’ve always been looking forward to your work, remember to send me the manuscript as soon as possible!” Kagurazaka Ayame said to Qian Huanyu with a warm smile.
On the surface, this was a manifestation of a friendly relationship, but Qian Huanyu knew in his heart that Kagurazaka Ayame was urging him to complete the work as soon as possible!
Sure enough, after hearing the words “looking forward to it”, Yamada Fairy immediately turned his gaze to Qian Huanyu.
Qian Huanyu shook his head secretly, turned around and walked out of the house.
“Stop!” Yamada Fairy shouted.
Qian Huanyu pretended not to hear and continued walking forward.
“I told you to stop! Are you deliberately not listening to me? Why is that editor so full of expectations for you? Who are you?” Seeing that Qian Huanyu ignored her, Yamada Fairy felt a little angry. She quickened her pace and chased after him, asking him questions non-stop.
“Can you be quiet? You’re making too much noise.” Qian Huanyu frowned and said to Yamada Fairy.
“What! How dare you say my voice is noisy? Don’t you know that my voice is like the sound of nature?” Yamada Fairy widened her eyes and said angrily.
“Even if it’s a natural sound, it’s completely unrhythmic! Also, don’t you know it’s dangerous to follow a strange man? Didn’t your teacher teach you that?” Qian Huanyu said disdainfully.
“You are worthy of being called a man?” The Yamada fairy looked Qian Huanyu up and down, looking at his still somewhat childish face, and said with disdain.
“Hey, hey, do you look down on me so much? How about giving it a try and see if I’m worthy of you?” Qian Huanyu said with a raised eyebrow.
“What do you want to do?” Yamada Fairy took a few steps back vigilantly.
“Of course we should go home. What else can we do?” Qian Huanyu said unhappily.
“Hey, wait for me…” Although the Yamada fairy said this, he still followed Qian Huanyu and followed behind him until he was about to reach the door of Qian Huanyu’s house.
“Huh? You live here too!” After seeing the address, the blonde girl’s face was full of surprise and she couldn’t help but scream out.
“Come on, from the sound of your voice, I guess your home must be nearby. Maybe it’s very close to mine.” Qian Huanyu replied unhappily.
A trace of astonishment flashed across the blonde girl’s face again, and that expression seemed to be asking, how do you know?
In fact, the house in front of us does not belong to Qian Huanyu’s family, but to Sagiri’s parents.
A few years ago, Sagiri’s remarried mother took advantage of the summer vacation to travel with her remarried partner’s son, but the plane crashed and they haven’t been heard from since.
At that time, Qian Huanyu had just traveled through time not long ago, and only later learned about this matter.
Sagiri, who was fostered in Qian Huanyu’s home, hated going out, so she didn’t go with her parents. But she never thought that it would be the last time she saw her parents.
Sagiri suffered a great blow and locked herself in the room, not seeing anyone. Qian Huanyu took great efforts to help Sagiri get out of the shadow.
After that, the house remained empty.
010 My home is right here. I can’t run away even if I want to! (Old version)
At that time, Sagiri was in a low mood, so Qian Huanyu suggested taking her out of home and living here so that he could take care of her.
At first, Qian Huanyu’s parents did not agree, but when they saw that he had demonstrated outstanding abilities, they agreed to the proposal.
Sagiri returned to the house her parents left behind and moved into the room her mother had specially decorated for her. Although she was still a little sad, it was much better than when the accident first happened.
My mother originally planned to bring Sagiri home for the New Year…
Qian Huanyu’s thoughts were interrupted by the words of the blonde girl and he returned to reality.
“My home is not far from yours, and I just moved here too. We’ll be neighbors from now on! Humph, I have plenty of time to dig out your secrets, so just wait!”
The blonde girl had a smug look on her face, as if she had successfully taken revenge on Qian Huanyu.
“It seems that there will be no peace in the future…” Qian Huanyu thought helplessly.
On the other hand, the fact that her brother is her favorite writer lingers in Sagiri’s mind.
If you think about it carefully, this is such a coincidence, it’s almost unbelievable.
However, thinking back to the saddest time of her childhood, Qian Huanyu always used stories she had never heard of to make her happy, and Sagiri had an indescribable feeling in her heart.
Qian Huanyu had told her many wonderful stories when she was a child, so although she still couldn’t believe it, she gradually accepted his identity as her brother.
Sagiri was lying on the bed, looking at the ceiling. She remembered something and suddenly became shy. She buried her face in the pillow that Qian Huanyu gave her.
At this moment, a faint sound came into her ears from outside the window. The sound was so small that she couldn’t hear it at all if she didn’t listen carefully.
“You look so familiar, is it my brother?”
Sagiri felt inexplicably happy. She walked to the window, gently opened the curtains, and looked down secretly with her big blue eyes.
She had secretly looked at Qian Huanyu from this position many times.
“Eh? Who is that woman…”
Sagiri’s originally happy expression froze in an instant, and her heart felt like it was being tightly gripped by a hand, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.
In Sagiri’s eyes, Qian Huanyu was talking to a strange girl she had never seen before.
This would have been impossible in the past. Having lived with Qian Huanyu for so long, she had never seen her brother bring a stranger home. This was the first time, and the other person was a beautiful girl!
In this situation, Sagiri couldn’t help but start to have wild thoughts.
…
Qian Huanyu downstairs didn’t know that Sagiri was secretly watching her, and she said to the blonde girl beside her with a headache:
“Okay, stop arguing. I don’t have time to chat with you here. How about this! If you can win first place in the ‘This light novel is amazing’ contest, I will tell you my pen name and I promise that you won’t be disappointed. What’s more, I can help you contact Eromanga-sensei that you’ve always wanted to meet!”
Looking at the girl who was talking non-stop, Qian Huanyu simply threw out a temptation that she definitely could not refuse.
“Really?”
The blonde girl’s eyes lit up and her tone was filled with excitement.
“Of course it’s true.”
Qian Huanyu smiled and nodded. But he knew in his heart that it was uncertain whether the other party could get first place. Unless the plot she wrote was more exciting than “Sword Art Online”.
“But I have to remind you, don’t cheat on your grades!”
“ah?”
The blonde girl got angry all of a sudden, pointed her finger at Qian Huanyu and said loudly: “Who do you think I am? Would I use such a despicable method?”
Qian Huanyu raised his eyebrows and looked at the girl with interest: “Oh? I heard that there is a person named Yamada Fairy who is willing to change jobs in order to get Eromanga teacher’s illustrations?”
As he spoke, Qian Huanyu took out his cell phone, flipped to the chat history with the screenwriter, and waved it in front of her.
“This…this…”
The blonde girl’s originally aggressive face suddenly fell and she looked away in embarrassment.
“Anyway, you have to keep your word! I will definitely write a great plot! Last time, I ranked third, so…”
The blonde girl looked up at Qian Huanyu like a proud peacock.
“As long as I work harder, it won’t be difficult to get first place. If you dare to lie to me, I won’t let you go!”
“My home is right here. I can’t run away even if I want to!” Qian Huanyu said with a wry smile.
The blonde girl then showed a relieved expression: “I almost forgot. It’s settled then.”
The blonde girl took a few steps forward, then turned back and shouted to Qian Huanyu, “Wait for my good news!”
“That’s definitely bad news for me, and I really hope I never have to hear it.”
Qian Huanyu shrugged, and these words almost made the blonde girl who was walking forward stumble and fall.
The blonde girl immediately turned around and glared at Qian Huanyu angrily, but Qian Huanyu had already turned around and went home.
“Just wait for me.”
The girl left without looking back after saying something cruel.
After returning home, Qian Huanyu felt more relaxed physically and mentally than ever before.
“Finally, I’m rid of that troublesome girl.” Qian Huanyu changed his shoes and walked slowly upstairs, still thinking in his mind.
“I’ve tried my hand at light novels, so I need to think about when to start drawing comics.”
Qian Huanyu fell into deep thought. It was as if there was a vast library in his mind, filled with works that did not exist in this world.
In this world, the development level of the novel industry is similar to that of his previous life, but the comics industry is far behind. Whether it is storyboards or the overall reading experience, there is a big gap.
Qian Huanyu feels that if works like “One Piece” and “Naruto” are brought out, it will definitely create a storm in the comics industry.
“Oh, I almost forgot. I should register a Twitter account or a blog when I have time. Although I don’t need to post online light novels or comics on it, it is still a good way to interact and connect with fans.”
Qian Huanyu remembered Kagurazaka Ayame’s suggestion and thought it made sense, so he decided to do so.
Because the quality of Qian Huanyu’s works is unmatched in the industry, the editor is very confident in him and does not need to release the web version online to test the market reaction, but directly publishes the carefully crafted library version.
At this point, Qian Huanyu was quite grateful to his editor, who boldly hired a young newcomer like him, otherwise if he wanted to publish his work, he would have to serialize it online.
Although gold always shines, no one can tell when it will be discovered. However, the publication of rapid news such as the Thunder Strike Library helped Qian Huanyu to a certain extent.
011 We don’t have a good relationship. I even think she’s annoying. (Old version)
After thinking for a long time, Qian Huanyu decided not to rush into serializing the comic.
He is not in a hurry now. After all, he can’t bite off more than he can chew. The workload of comics is huge and it is easy to be overwhelmed.
I should focus on the light novel first and then consider other things.
He could still work with Sagiri later. Anyway, these works were firmly in his mind, so he didn’t have to worry about forgetting them suddenly.
In fact, Qian Huanyu can also draw illustrations himself, but he chose to work with Sagiri because he was impressed by her ability and wanted to cultivate an illustrator of his own.
When I enter the comics industry in the future, I can still work with her.
There is no doubt that two people can work faster than one.
Moreover, Qian Huanyu was somewhat glad that he had chosen Sagiri. Everyone has selfish desires, and he is no exception.
“Sometimes fate is really magical!” Qian Huanyu sighed and walked towards the innermost room.
“Sagiri, are you there? I want to discuss the new illustrations with you.” Qian Huanyu shouted into the room.
“Squeak—”
The door opened gently and a cold voice came from inside.
“Come in and talk.”
Qian Huanyu felt something was wrong with the tone, so he subconsciously touched his nose and walked in.
When he walked into the room, he saw Sagiri sitting quietly on the rug, emitting an inexplicably powerful aura.
“Sagiri?”
Qian Huanyu called out tentatively.
“Sit over there.”
Sagiri stretched out her hand expressionlessly and pointed across.
“Sagiri, what’s wrong with you? Did something happen?” Qian Huanyu was a little confused. The attitude changed too quickly, which was completely beyond his expectation.
“Sit over there!” Sagiri’s eyes narrowed and her voice became a little louder.
“good……”
Qian Huanyu sat down unconsciously. When Sagiri saw him sit down, she smiled with satisfaction, but soon returned to her serious expression.
Now Sagiri is like a kitten that has just been weaned, and looks fierce!
“Where’s my dignity as a man?”
Qian Huanyu lamented silently in his heart, but when he met Sagiri’s sharp eyes, he immediately became scared.
For a moment, the room fell silent.
“Who is that woman…”
After a while, just when Qian Huanyu could no longer bear the silent atmosphere and was about to speak, Sagiri asked slowly.
“woman?”
Qian Huanyu was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and said, “I just ran into it by chance when I went to the editorial department.”
“What is your relationship…”
“We don’t have a very good relationship. I even think she’s quite annoying.” Qian Huanyu replied quickly before Sagiri could finish her words.
“I see…”
Sagiri half-closed her eyes and looked at Qian Huanyu’s calm expression, without a trace of evasion in her eyes, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.
“That’s good.”
Her tone visibly relaxed, and her guarded posture changed to reveal a lovely smile.
“Brother, you just mentioned the illustration, what’s wrong?”
The corner of Qian Huanyu’s mouth twitched, and his expression changed faster than turning the pages of a book.
“Sagiri, it’s been a long time since you drew illustrations for “No Game No Life” for me, right?” Qian Huanyu shook his head, put aside the messy thoughts in his mind, and suddenly asked.
“Yeah. Come to think of it, brother, three of the four books you wrote don’t belong to the light novel genre. The characters in them are not easy for me to match with illustrations. They don’t really match my style.”
Sagiri pouted and said with a dissatisfied look on her face.
Just like every novel has a unique style.
Some people are very good at romantic themes. When writing emotional scenes, the characters’ emotions are delicate and moving, as if those characters are “showing off their acting skills” on paper without any difficulty.
Some people are good at depicting battle scenes. When they create, all kinds of gorgeous words flow like springs, showing the intensity and excitement of the battle vividly.
There are also many different styles in the field of illustration.
What Sagiri is good at is the kind of illustration style that is extremely seductive and can arouse people’s instinctive desires.
Therefore, it is almost impossible to make Sagiri look pure.
Even if you try hard, the final work will appear out of place and full of disharmony.
Taking this into consideration, even though Sagiri loved Qian Huanyu’s novels very much, she gave up the idea of ​​drawing illustrations for them.
I have to say, this is really a regrettable thing.
However, Chi Huanyu also provided many excellent character settings for Sagiri, such as the various characters in Gensokyo and the wonderful stories surrounding these characters.
Therefore, after Sagiri drew these contents during the live broadcast, it triggered a wave of enthusiasm on the Internet, and many people followed suit. Qian Huanyu even accidentally discovered related fan books.
With this opportunity, Sagiri became famous and her fame in the illustration world rose rapidly, and she can almost be said to be one of the best!
Until now, Sagiri has only drawn illustrations for Qian Huanyu. As for the reason, no one outside knows.
Only Sagiri knows that all her achievements are inseparable from her brother Qian Huanyu. Naturally, Sagiri becomes Qian Huanyu’s exclusive illustrator.
That day, Qian Huanyu looked at Sagiri seriously, took a deep breath and said, “Sagiri, I have written a new light novel called “Sword Art Online”. And… I have full confidence in this work and believe it will be a great success!”
Sagiri was slightly stunned when she heard this. It was the first time she saw her brother look so serious, so she unconsciously corrected her attitude.
“So fast? I remember my brother said not long ago that a new work would be released. Is this another one? Does he want me to draw the illustrations?” Sagiri asked in surprise.
“That’s right. Although I can draw some good characters and my painting skills are decent, illustrations are different from my own casual drawings. I can’t draw the unique feeling that you have.”
Sagiri had known for a long time that Qian Huanyu could draw. A few years ago, when she lived in Qian Huanyu’s house, Qian Huanyu showed her many comics that fascinated her.
Although most of them are short stories, Sagiri firmly believes that if Qian Huanyu serializes these works online, they will definitely achieve good results.
Come to think of it, I have asked Qian Huanyu for advice on painting before.
But, what was the reason why I asked him for advice in the first place…?
Sagiri suddenly stared at Qian Huanyu blankly.
She once accidentally heard Qian Huanyu say something. Although she didn’t hear it clearly at the time and couldn’t remember the specific content now, those words became her only motivation to move forward…
012 Then you read the script first and wait for me (old version)
What exactly are you talking about?
Sagiri fell into deep thought. But it was undeniable that the person in front of her had always been by her side and supported her during her difficult and painful days!
“Sagiri, Sagiri!”
Seeing Sagiri in a daze, Qian Huanyu waved his hand in front of her eyes. Feeling a little depressed, he leaned closer and asked with concern: “Sagiri, are you okay? You don’t look very well mentally. How about we talk next time? Go and have a good rest first.”
“ah!”
Sagiri looked at the face in front of her, and like a frightened little rabbit, she panicked and waved her hands and said, “Brother, I’m fine. Go on, if you just want me to draw illustrations, I agree.”
“Well, then you take a look at the script first and wait for me.” Qian Huanyu said, then ran downstairs, picked up his laptop and went back upstairs.
He usually used a laptop to write novels, and when he was done, he would just send them to the editor. Except for signing contracts and submitting outlines at the beginning, he usually didn’t show up, just like last time.
After Qian Huanyu handed the laptop to Sagiri, he waited quietly by the side.
In Qian Huanyu’s opinion, what he hates most when reading novels is having someone disturb him.
The feeling of being immersed in a book, in a world that belongs only to you, and following the characters in the book to experience their stories can only be better felt in a quiet environment.
Some people say that there are four things in the world that are not suitable for sharing, namely books, music, movies and moods. Qian Huanyu thinks this sentence makes a lot of sense.
Dozens of minutes passed, and Sagiri’s cute face showed an expression of amazement, her eyes sparkling, and she excitedly grabbed Qian Huanyu’s arm and said, “This is too exciting! Brother, please let me draw illustrations for this novel!”
Qian Huanyu felt Sagiri’s soft hand, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised. For him, as a brother, what could be more gratifying than being admired by his sister?
“Sagiri, don’t worry! I’ve already talked to the screenwriter this morning, and you’ll still be in charge of the illustrations. But I have to apologize to you, I’ve already drawn the rough illustrations, and all that’s left is some color matching work.”
As Qian Huanyu spoke, he switched his notebook to the character drawing he had drawn and turned to look at Sagiri.
“It’s okay. This actually saves me a lot of trouble. Leave it to me from now on!” Sagiri didn’t care that Qian Huanyu had already drawn the illustrations in advance.
After all, in her opinion, no one knows the setting of the male and female protagonists better than the author himself.
In the light novel industry, it is common for the author to draw the general appearance first and then hand it over to the illustrator to color it.
“I’m glad you don’t mind.” Qian Huanyu said with a smile: “I will finish writing the first volume as soon as possible. Then I’ll leave it to you, Eromanga-sensei.”
Sagiri responded subconsciously, then turned her head away and said shyly, “I don’t know anyone with that name!”
“How cute.” Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but sigh, then stood up from the cushion and said, “Then I won’t bother you for now.”
“Wait a moment!”
Sagiri pulled Qian Huanyu’s sleeve, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, “Give me your email address, and send me the newly written light novel as well.”
Qian Huanyu was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and said with a bit of a smile: “I thought you wanted my email address because you wanted to keep in touch with me, but I didn’t expect… you really made me sad.”
“Give me the email address now!”
Sagiri was originally thin-skinned, and when she heard Qian Huanyu say that, her face suddenly turned red like the sunset and she shouted loudly.
“well……”
Qian Huanyu smiled helplessly, and after the two exchanged email addresses, Sagiri pushed and shoved Qian Huanyu away. In the following time, Sagiri began to draw the illustration task assigned by Qian Huanyu with full enthusiasm.
At the same time, Qian Huanyu also took the time to create the content of the first volume. Before he knew it, two days had passed.
In the early morning, the bright sunshine shines into the room through the gaps in the curtains.
Qian Huanyu slowly opened his eyes and looked at the ceiling. He felt that since his rebirth, every day has been full of energy. Perhaps it was because he saw a different future, unlike his previous life where he was confused and had no direction to move forward.
After getting up, Qian Huanyu put breakfast in front of Sagiri’s door as usual, knocked on the door to remind her, and then walked towards the school.
After turning a corner, Qian Huanyu pushed open the classroom door and walked to the second to last seat in the last row of the classroom as usual and sat down.
“Good morning.” Hikigaya Hachiman raised his hand and simply greeted him to show his friendliness.
“Well, today is probably going to be another boring day.” Qian Huanyu yawned and responded lazily.
“I think so too.” Hikigaya Hachiman said in agreement.
The two chatted for a few more words, and then the bell rang, and the classroom became quiet instantly.
“Qian Huan, please answer this question.” As the math teacher entered the classroom, he called Qian Huanyu’s name.
“OK……”
Qian Huanyu responded weakly, walked up to the podium, quickly wrote down a series of formulas on the blackboard, then casually and accurately threw the chalk into the pen slot, and walked back to his seat without looking back, leaving the teacher with an unwilling look on his face and the students exclaiming in amazement.
This kind of scene has happened many times and he has become accustomed to it.
In this school, Qian Huanyu is undoubtedly a top student and has an advantage in all exams, big and small.
Although he himself was surprised that his learning ability had improved exponentially compared to his previous life, after thinking about it carefully, he felt that this might be some kind of benefit brought by time travel.
Sometimes he would think that if there really was a god of time travel in this world, he would have to thank it very much.
The daytime classes ended quickly. After school, Qian Huanyu did not stay to chat and play with everyone like other classmates, but went to the club early.
For Qian Huanyu, the quiet atmosphere in the club is more suitable for him. He can calm down here and think about his future development direction.
Qian Huanyu came to the club activity room and saw Yukinoshita Yukino sitting by the window.
She had a book on her knees and looked calm. The breeze outside the window seemed afraid of disturbing her.
“Remember to knock on the door before entering…”
“You’ve said it many times.” Qian Huanyu found a seat and sat down.
013 I don’t care what other people think of me (old version)
At this time, Yukinoshita Yukino was looking at Qian Huanyu.
“Is there something on my face? Or do you like me?” Qian Huanyu said jokingly when he saw this.
“This joke is not funny at all, just like people don’t like insects. Do you think I will like you?” Yukinoshita Yukino responded indifferently.
“I would be very grateful if you could speak nicely of me.” Qian Huanyu shrugged.
“By the way, what do you think of the book I gave you two days ago?” Qian Huanyu changed his expression and asked with a smile.
“It’s just okay, just enough that I won’t give you a bad review.” Yukinoshita Yukino said without thinking.
It was not easy to get the approval of Yukinoshita Yukino. After all, Qian Huanyu knew very well that this person had very picky tastes, and he had experienced this deeply when he was in junior high school.
Thinking of the past, Qian Huanyu sighed helplessly, shook his head, stopped thinking about those things, and picked up paper and pen and started writing something like a plan.
Yukinoshita Yukino hadn’t heard Qian Huanyu speak for a long time, so she raised her eyes and glanced at the young man next to her.
“I’m a little curious. In the eyes of others, you are excellent in all aspects, but why don’t you even have a friend to chat with?” Yukinoshita Yukino suddenly spoke, interrupting Qian Huanyu’s thoughts.
“Do you think I need friends who approach me just to please me or have some purpose? Of course, there are people who really want to make friends, but it’s too troublesome, so I’d better forget it.” Qian Huanyu lowered his head and answered nonchalantly.
“So you are such a pitiful person.” Yukinoshita Yukino sighed.
“That’s not right! Don’t I have a friend?”
“who?”
Yukinoshita Yukino looked at Qian Huanyu as if she had discovered something new.
Qian Huanyu raised his head and pointed at Yukinoshita Yukino.
Yukinoshita Yukino was stunned for a moment, then showed an expression of sudden enlightenment: “I thought you liked me because you always sat with me, it seems that I misunderstood. Also, I don’t remember being friends with you, don’t make the mistake.”
“You are too narcissistic, aren’t you?” Qian Huanyu said speechlessly: “By the way, what you said just now really hurt me.”
“Just not admitting that I’m your friend makes you hurt? You’re too fragile. Okay, okay, I get it.”
Yukinoshita Yukino showed a helpless expression, closed the book, and said with a gentle smile on her face: “If you are willing to admit that I, Yukinoshita Yukino, am your owner, then I will reluctantly agree to be friends with you.”
Qian Huanyu did not respond to her words. After a moment of silence, he said, “I just suddenly thought of a good topic. I have even thought of a title for the book. It is called “About the Brain Problem of My Club Members”. I think it will definitely be a big hit if I write it.”
“There was such a good opportunity in front of you, but you didn’t accept it. I don’t know what to say to you. Forget it, just live alone with the ‘good memories’ of chatting with me.” Yukinoshita Yukino held her forehead and said sadly.
At this moment, the room became quiet, with only the ticking sound of the clock on the wall…
The sky suddenly became gloomy and a fine drizzle fell.
“Look, even God seems to be sad about your situation.” Yukinoshita Yukino was slightly stunned, and then she “fired” mercilessly.
Qian Huanyu was about to speak, but when the words reached his lips, he swallowed them back and fell into silence.
Yukinoshita Yukino looked at Qian Huanyu’s helpless expression, and in the blind spot of his sight, she secretly revealed a smug smile of victory.
In the eyes of others, the interaction between the two people did not seem like a tense quarrel between strangers, but rather more like a harmless bickering between good friends.
Looking at Qian Huanyu’s embarrassed profile, Yukinoshita Yukino felt a hint of barely perceptible joy in her heart. To be exact, it was the kind of secret joy that she would not easily show on her face.
She did not dislike her current life, nor did she find it boring. In her opinion, everything at the moment was just right, with no unnecessary burdens and no need to add anything.
Everything is maintained in a delicate balance.
Once upon a time, there was a sentence that had always been her life creed.
“No one is perfect. Those who are weak and ugly are often quick to exclude others out of jealousy. And surprisingly, the more outstanding a person is, the harder their life seems to be.”
At that time, to her, this was the irrefutable truth and the only supreme ideal worth believing in.
Until later, Yukinoshita Yukino’s thoughts changed.
“As long as the people close to me understand me, that’s enough. I don’t care what other people think of me.”
I remember that when she was in elementary school, she was very popular among boys because of her pretty appearance, but this also attracted the jealousy of some female classmates.
She was bullied, secretly mocked, and insulted behind her back. These experiences made her feel very uncomfortable.
Maybe it’s too much to bear.
“Why do I have to suffer this?” With this thought in mind, Yukinoshita Yukino hid in the backyard of the school and cried her heart out.
Even when she thinks back on it now, Yukinoshita Yukino feels that the fragile self she was back then is a little strange.
And that was exactly the beginning of her encounter with that boy…
“Hey, what are you afraid of? Are you afraid of being isolated, forgotten, or abandoned? That’s why you’re crying.”
“No!”
“Oh, I guessed it right? Why are you asking me what’s going on?”
“nothing.”
“Go play for a while, don’t be so sad.”
“Maybe a few people will see you crying, but they won’t care why you’re crying… Don’t be so sentimental. All you can do now is stand in front of the mirror and look at yourself in such a state of disgrace after being bullied.”
The boy held a book in both hands, and what he said might not be very inspiring, nor did it have a comforting effect.
But the magical thing is that these words became the motivation for Yukinoshita Yukino to cheer up again.
The resentment and anger deep in her heart have made her the strong person she is today.
After that, the boy talked to her a lot, and what he said often made Yukinoshita Yukino feel novel and unexpected.
Time passed unknowingly, and all the previous grievances disappeared without a trace. She and the boy spent a very pleasant afternoon together.
014 She said that if she had any troubles, she could ask the service department for help (old version)
The next day, she thought she would continue to be bullied, but strangely, after seeing her, the boys and girls who had bullied her came to her one by one to apologize.
Yukinoshita Yukino still remembers vividly the ways they bowed their heads and apologized sincerely.
Although she didn’t know what happened in between, since everyone came to apologize, she chose to forgive.
Although I still feel a little bit uncomfortable in my heart, these worries gradually fade away as time goes by.
Filled with joy, she ran to share the news with the boy who had spent a pleasant afternoon with her.
Speaking of which, Yukinoshita Yukino herself found it incredible. When she chatted with the boy, she didn’t feel like she was talking to someone her own age, but rather like she was communicating with a mature and steady adult, even though the other person was obviously about her age.
Chatting with the boy made her feel particularly comfortable, so the boy became the only person she could open her heart to.
After a while, Yukinoshita Yukino realized that something was wrong. She began to wonder why those people came to apologize to her on their own initiative.
With this question in mind, she found the person who bullied her. After some inquiries, she found out that it was the boy who helped her behind the scenes.
Rather than helping, it is more like giving someone a taste of their own medicine.
Later, she found the boy, was silent for a long time, and finally asked the question in her heart.
“Why are you helping me?”
“Help you?”
The boy thought for a moment, as if he was carefully organizing his answer, and after a while he spoke as if he suddenly realized something.
“There’s no special reason. I just wanted to help, so I did it.”
“What kind of excuse is that!”
Yukinoshita Yukino was a little emotional, she even began to suspect whether this young man had ulterior motives in approaching her.
“Why isn’t that a reason?”
The boy closed the book gently, looked straight into her eyes, and said.
“Don’t you find it strange? They can bully you so easily, so why can’t I deal with them in the same way?”
Yukino was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to refute.
“There are two things in this world that can drive people to act, one is profit, the other is fear. I just made them feel fear. Or do you hate me for doing this?”
The boy shrugged and continued, “I just can’t stand the way they bully others.”
Yukinoshita Yukino felt mixed emotions at the moment. She didn’t know whether she should be happy that someone stood up for her, or blame the boy for not telling her the truth earlier.
But she was very clear that she was not angry at that time.
Looking at the boy’s back as he turned and prepared to leave, the girl suddenly had a premonition that if she didn’t seize this opportunity, they would be like two intersecting railroad tracks, drifting further and further apart and never meeting again.
After spending a few days together, Yukinoshita Yukino found that she was particularly relaxed in front of the boy and didn’t need to hide anything when speaking. The boy was also the only one who could patiently listen to her talk about her troubles.
Fate always seems to like playing tricks on people. Ever since the girl took the first step to actively communicate, the bond between the two has continued until now…
Even her original plan to study abroad was abandoned because of the boy…
“Boom boom boom!”
Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted Yukinoshita Yukino’s memories.
Qian Huanyu put down the pen in his hand and saw Yukinoshita Yukino sitting there motionless. He had no choice but to get up and open the door himself.
“Wait! I’m suddenly very curious about one thing. Why do you always like to lock this door? A man and a woman are alone in the same room, you don’t have any bad intentions, do you?” Yukinoshita Yukino narrowed her eyes and looked at Qian Huanyu as if she were a weirdo.
“If I had any bad intentions, I would have done it long ago. By the way, if I really did it, I would definitely shut your mouth first.” Qian Huanyu looked at the girl with a wary face and spread his hands helplessly.
“Just kidding, I just don’t want to be disturbed when I’m thinking.”
“It’s rare that I agree with you.” Yukinoshita Yukino agreed.
“Really? Also, why did you move the chair?” Qian Huanyu watched Yukinoshita Yukino moving the chair, full of confusion.
“It’s nothing special, I just want to stay away from you, a ‘dirty thing’. In case you suddenly lose control, I can run away quickly. You don’t have to worry about it.” Yukinoshita Yukino gently lifted her hair, said these words with a smile on her face as if nothing had happened.
To Qian Huanyu, the usually pleasant voice sounded particularly harsh at this moment.
“I said…” Qian Huanyu wanted to defend himself, “Knock knock knock, knock knock knock.” At this time, the knocking on the door became more and more urgent. He had no choice but to glare at Yukinoshita Yukino fiercely and opened the door.
“Stop knocking. If you keep knocking, the door will break and you will be responsible for fixing it!” Qian Huanyu looked at the girl who suddenly appeared in front of him with a bad temper.
The girl in front of me had shoulder-length brown hair that looked like it had been permed.
She was wearing a short skirt and a long-sleeved shirt with three buttons undone. A heart-shaped pendant hung on her slightly exposed chest. Her hair was dyed brown, which was a clear violation of school rules.
“Bad girl?”
“A lonely man?”
This word popped up in Qian Huanyu’s mind subconsciously, and “loner man” was obviously said by the girl.
“Have I seen you somewhere before?” Qian Huanyu looked at the girl in front of him again and asked with confusion.
“You scumbag, are you going to use this trick to chat up every girl in the future? This plot is too cliché, I can’t help but complain.” Yukinoshita Yukino shook her head with contempt on her face.
“Shut up! If you make any more noise, I’ll punish you!” Qian Huanyu turned his head and said viciously, then shifted his gaze back to the brown-haired girl.
“Um…are you two on good terms?” The girl was frightened by Qian Huanyu’s fierce look. Her body trembled slightly and she raised her hand and asked weakly.
“We are irreconcilable!” Yukinoshita Yukino answered without hesitation.
“You’re just a smiling tiger. You’re not in your right mind.” Qian Huanyu retorted without giving in.
“Despicable and shameless scum.” Yukinoshita Yukino looked at Qian Huanyu with eyes full of disgust.
“Alright, alright, I’m too lazy to argue with you. A good man doesn’t fight with a woman.” Qian Huanyu turned around and asked the girl, “What are you doing in the club?”
“Well, it was Hiratsuka-sensei who asked me to come. She said that if I have any troubles, I can ask the Service Club for help.” The girl looked at the two people bickering, and her originally tense mood unconsciously relaxed.
015 It seems that because of my coming, all the activities of this club have to be postponed (old version)
“Hiratsuka? Oh! It’s that old leftover woman! Still as troublesome as ever.” Qian Huanyu thought for a long time, and suddenly slapped his thigh, as if he had suddenly realized something.
“Hey! Yukino, what’s that in your hand?”
Qian Huanyu inadvertently caught a glimpse of Yukinoshita Yukino’s actions and stared blankly at what she was fiddling with in her hands.
“It’s a cell phone. You can’t see it’s so obvious? Is there something wrong with your eyes?” Yukinoshita Yukino rolled her eyes at Qian Huanyu and continued to operate her cell phone with her head down.
“No, I’m asking what you are doing!” Qian Huanyu raised his voice.
“Are you talking about this?” Yukinoshita Yukino finally raised her head and gave a playful smile.
“It’s very simple. I just recorded what we talked and sent it to Mr. Hiratsuka. Oh, it’s already been sent!” Yukinoshita Yukino shook her phone. After doing all this, she suddenly felt bored.
At this moment, Qian Huanyu saw a prompt on the mobile phone screen indicating that the message was sent successfully.
“Ding Dong…”
A crisp notification sound came from Yukinoshita Yukino’s cell phone.
Xueno looked down at her phone, a playful smile appeared on her face, she turned to look at Qian Huanyu, and deliberately kept it a secret and said, “Guess what did Mr. Hiratsuka tell me?”
When Qian Huanyu heard this, he immediately became curious and couldn’t help swallowing his saliva. He hurriedly asked, “What did you say?”
Xueno spoke slowly, her voice full of the meaning of being ready to watch a good show: “She said that she is rushing here in a hurry!”
When Qian Huanyu heard this, he was completely stunned. It took him a long time to come back to his senses. He couldn’t help but curse loudly, completely ignoring the bad girl in front of him who was stunned by his reaction. He grabbed his bag in panic and ran away like a frightened rabbit.
“Hey! Don’t go yet! What about my commission?” The bad girl was quick-witted and grabbed the clothes of Qian Huanyu who was fleeing in panic. She couldn’t help twitching the corners of her mouth and said anxiously.
“Find her! That Yukinoshita Yukino, she has a problem with her brain, just go find her. If we are destined to meet, we will meet tomorrow. But now, I’m sorry, even if you and I have a huge grudge, I don’t have the heart to talk nonsense here. Do you understand, time is life!” Qian Huanyu pulled his sleeve out of the bad girl’s hand, rushed out of the club department in one step, and disappeared at the end of the corridor at the fastest speed.
“Uh, is Mr. Hiratsuka really that scary?” The bad girl looked in the direction where Qian Huanyu disappeared, turned her head with a dull expression and looked at Yukinoshita Yukino, and asked puzzledly.
Yukino looked indifferent, as if this matter had nothing to do with her, and just said lightly: “To him, Hiratsuka teacher is probably no different from the devil.” After that, she withdrew her gaze from the door and fell on the bad girl, and asked, “So, Yuigahama Yui, what are you doing here in the Service Club?” Yukino called out her name immediately.
Yuigahama Yui was surprised by Yukino’s accurate calling of her name. After hesitating for a long time, she slowly opened her mouth and told him all the problems she had encountered.
Yukino listened quietly, nodding thoughtfully. After Yuigahama Yui finished speaking, she said, “I understand. Come to the Service Club at this time tomorrow. You can go back today.”
“Okay, thank you for your help!” Yuigahama Yui said with a slight bow. But just as she finished speaking and before she could leave, a loud roar came from outside.
“Where is Qian Huan? Where did Qian Huan go! Get out here!” Along with the roar, a figure quickly walked over with a furious look on his face.
Yuigahama Yui was startled by the sudden roar and looked at the woman who broke into the club in amazement. She knew that this was the teacher Hiratsuka who asked her to serve in the club before.
“If you’re looking for Qian Huan, he just ran away. He ran very fast.” Yukinoshita Yukino had a calm face, as if she was talking about something very ordinary, and she was completely unaware that she was the instigator of this farce.
“What! He ran away? Humph, he is fast. But can he run away for a while, can he run away for a lifetime? If he dares to come again tomorrow, I will teach him a lesson!” Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was wearing a white coat, snorted coldly.
“Teacher Hiratsuka, I think Qian Huanyu… uh… he didn’t mean it.” Yuigahama Yui couldn’t help but carefully defend Qian Huanyu.
“You are Yuigahama Yui, right?” As soon as Shizuka Hiratsuka saw this girl who was dressed very conspicuously, she immediately knew who she was.
“It’s me.” Yuigahama Yui responded in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s hum and nodded.
“Have you solved your problem?” Shizuka Hiratsuka asked, suppressing her anger.
“Not yet. Yukinoshita told me to come back tomorrow.” Yuigahama Yui said helplessly.
“I see. It seems that because of my coming, the activities of this club have to be postponed.” Shizuka Hiratsuka said with a sneer.
Yuigahama Yui could only smile awkwardly.
“Teacher Hiratsuka, although Qian Huan-kun usually has some problems, this time he may just be greedy. I believe he didn’t mean to anger you.” Yukinoshita Yukino looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka sincerely and said. If Qian Huanyu was here, I don’t know if he would be so angry that he would vomit blood.
“How could I not know what that kid was thinking? If he said that in front of me, I would definitely teach him a lesson!” Hiratsuka Shizuka said as she took out a piece of paper angrily. “What really pissed me off is that I asked him to revise his composition a few days ago, and look at what he did! It’s even more messy than before!”
“Let me see.” Xueno was immediately interested when she heard it, and reached out to take the composition written by Qian Huanyu. She was impressed by the last composition about “Life is a rubbish game”, so what would it be like this time?
The composition topic is still the same as last time, only the beginning has changed.
“Assuming that the total amount of happiness and unhappiness in the world is fixed, it means that when someone is happy, someone else must be unhappy. It’s like a game. Everyone thinks that they are the most unfortunate person in the world, and they think that since they are so unlucky, someone must have achieved great happiness.”
The rest of the essay is just a bunch of examples and ramblings. To others, this essay might be too negative, but Yukinoshita couldn’t help but agree with these views.
016 What a lonely guy, really (old version)
“I told him to change it! How is this different from the old one? Why am I so unlucky that there are always such problem students in my class!” Shizuka Hiratsuka complained helplessly, waved her hand, and left with a dejected look on her face. “I’ll settle the score with that kid tomorrow. I’m going to get off work today. I have a terrible headache and I have to go back and have a good rest.”
Yuigahama Yui clearly felt that half of her face was twitching, and couldn’t help but say: “It seems that Qian Huan-kun has made Mr. Hiratsuka very angry.”
“I understand. No matter what aspect, Qian Huan-kun is very special. He is impeccable, but also very troublesome.” Yukinoshita seemed to recall something, and shook her head gently and said, “Yuigahama-san, it’s getting late. You should go back first. I’m ready to leave too.”
“Oh, okay.” Yuigahama Yui nodded, and left alone in the afterglow of the sunset.
As the night fell, the day passed. I don’t know when the rain stopped yesterday. Qian Huanyu knew that a new day had begun and he would definitely not have a good day today.
As expected, after Qian Huanyu was scolded by the teacher in the office, he returned to the club with his head hung, dejected, and lay listlessly on the table.
“What’s wrong with you today? You look so dejected. Have you suffered a blow?” As usual, Yukinoshita Yukino sat by the window, gently stroking her hair.
“It’s all your fault!” Qian Huanyu sighed and complained.
“Please don’t blame me for everything, Mushiko-kun.” Yukinoshita Yukino responded mercilessly.
“Tsk, can’t you be a little more feminine? My broken heart has just healed. If you comfort me now, maybe I will think you are very gentle, just like the goddess of my dreams, and then I will completely fall in love with you.” Qian Huanyu glanced at Xue No’s delicate face, then shook his head as if he had given up something.
“Oh, what do you think…” Yukinoshita Yukino’s mouth slightly raised, revealing a happy smile, and her bright eyes looked at Qian Huanyu, “Would I care about the thoughts of a bug?”
Qian Huanyu chose to ignore her words directly.
“By the way, what commission did that girl give yesterday? If it’s too troublesome, I don’t want to get involved.” Qian Huanyu suddenly remembered this and asked.
“You seem to have misunderstood the purpose of our Service Club. We help people complete their commissions, not fulfill their wishes. Moreover, the commission must be within our capabilities.” Yukinoshita explained.
“What a hassle. I just want to ask, is it too late for me to quit the club now?” Qian Huanyu had just finished speaking when he felt Yukinoshita Yukino’s cold gaze. He quickly shrugged and said, “Just pretend I didn’t say anything.”
Yukinoshita then smiled with satisfaction, walked to Qian Huanyu, lowered her head slightly, put her pink lips close to him, and whispered: “When we founded this club, we agreed that this is a club for the two of us. If you quit, there is no need to continue the club activities. Maybe one day I will be in a bad mood and say something unpleasant, great writer.”
“Okay, you’re cruel. But just wait, sooner or later, I will get back at you for all the grievances I suffered today!” Qian Huanyu said with a cold snort as he smelled the faint body fragrance coming from Xue Nai.
“I’m always here for you.” Yukinoshita gently lifted the hair by her ear with a faint smile on her lips. “Qian Huan-jun, get ready, our first client will be here soon. If you mess up…” Yukinoshita Yukino raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a brilliant smile, which made Qian Huan-yu feel uneasy.
“I got it. Stop nagging.” Qian Huanyu turned his head away. His unhappy look made Yukinoshita Yukino feel inexplicably better.
“Knock knock knock… Excuse me!” A few minutes later, a young girl cautiously pushed the door open, revealing a small gap.
“Come in!” Yukinoshita Yukino nodded to her in a friendly manner. This girl was Yuigahama Yui, whom Qian Huanyu had met yesterday.
“Didn’t you two have a fight today?” Yuigahama Yui asked curiously after seeing the two of them.
“It’s very simple. I have caught this man’s handle. He doesn’t dare to do anything to me, right, Qianhuan-kun?” Yukinoshita Yukino blinked and deliberately put on a cute look.
“Yes…yes…” Qian Huanyu gritted his teeth and squeezed out these two words from between his teeth.
“Look! He has decided to cooperate with us.” Yukinoshita Yukino still kept smiling.
“That’s good.” Yuigahama Yui pretended not to notice Qian Huanyu’s tightly clenched fist and said, “Well… let me introduce myself. My name is Yuigahama Yui, and we are in the same class!”
“In the same class as me?” Qian Huanyu was stunned for a moment, frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly realized. Just when Yuigahama Yui showed an expression of “yes”, Qian Huanyu spread his hands.
“I don’t know him.”
Yuigahama Yui almost lost her balance and stumbled forward. She pointed her finger at Qian Huanyu angrily and said, “You are too unreasonable! We are classmates after all! Even if you haven’t heard of me, you should at least know that I exist in your class, right?”
“I’m sorry, I haven’t heard of you.” Qian Huanyu scratched his head. “To be honest, in this school, the number of people I know can be counted on one hand, and you are not on the list of people I want to know.”
Yuigahama Yui’s hand, which was pointing at Qian Huanyu, suddenly dropped down, as if she had admitted defeat.
“What a lonely fellow, indeed.”
Yukinoshita Yukino patted Yuigahama Yui’s shoulder and comforted her: “He may have been stimulated by something when he was young, so he is so withdrawn. Let’s not mention those things that make him unhappy in front of him.”
“Eh? Is that so? I’m sorry.” Yuigahama Yui was surprised. She put her hands together and said to Qian Huanyu with an apologetic look, “I’m sorry, I didn’t consider your feelings just now.”
The sympathetic words echoed in the room, and Qian Huanyu could no longer hold back. He slammed the table and stood up.
“I say…” Qian Huanyu just opened his mouth when Yukinoshita Yukino’s cold and oppressive gaze fell on him.
“Mr. Qianhuan, what… do you want to say to our first client?” asked Yukinoshita Yukino.
“Ahem, I say, stop standing and sit down. I’ll go buy a few bottles of drinks to quench everyone’s thirst.” Qian Huanyu changed the way he put it without changing his expression.
017 Forget it, I’ll make you lose more convincingly (old version)
If she hadn’t heard the loud bang of the table, Yuigahama Yui would have thought that the person in front of her was really so kind.
“I want the ‘Wild Vegetable Life 100’ strawberry yogurt, don’t buy the wrong one.” Yukinoshita Yukino waved her hand as if to shoo away a fly and sent Qian Huanyu away.
“I kind of hate my own kind character.” Qian Huanyu muttered softly, opened the door and walked out.
Not long after, Qian Huanyu put the drinks he bought on the table.
Yukinoshita Yukino was not at all reserved and directly picked up the drink she liked. Qian Huanyu didn’t want to argue with her for such a small amount of money. After all, it was meaningless to be serious about such a small matter.
“Well, how much does this cost…” Yuigahama Yui asked a little embarrassedly.
“No need to pay, just consider it my treat this time!” Qian Huanyu smiled and refused Yuigahama Yui’s attempt to pay.
“Yuigahama, don’t be polite with him. He doesn’t need this little money.” Yuki Noxia took a sip of the drink, slowly put it down and said.
“Listen carefully, what Yuigahama-san asked us to do is that she wants to make cookies and give them to someone, but she has no confidence in herself, so she wants to ask our club for help.” Yukinoshita Yukino explained to Chi Huanyu.
“Yes, that’s it.” Yuigahama Yui mustered up her courage, her eyes full of anticipation, and stared at Qian Huanyu.
“Is it that simple? Why don’t you ask your friends for help?” Qian Huanyu lost interest upon hearing this and said with a sigh.
“Because… I’m really embarrassed to tell my friends about this, so I wanted to ask you for help.” Yuigahama Yui nervously tugged at the hem of her skirt, her eyes filled with uneasiness as she looked back and forth between Chi Huanyu and Yukinoshita Yukino.
“Don’t worry, we have accepted this commission no matter what. But there is a saying that goes ‘It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish’. We will not do the whole thing for you, we will only assist you from the side.” Yukinoshita Yukino said as she gently stroked the hair on her forehead and looked into Qian Huanyu’s eyes.
“Okay! Since you said so.” Qian Huanyu sighed helplessly again, then opened the door, pointed outside and said, “Let’s go to the home economics classroom.”
“Okay!” When Yuigahama Yui heard this, a look of joy immediately appeared on her face and she responded happily.
Several people walked towards the home economics classroom. After arriving at the classroom, Yukinoshita Yukino tied up her hair on both sides with a bow, her movements were skillful and elegant. Yuigahama Yui also hurriedly put on a white apron, but she was in a hurry and didn’t put it on neatly.
“Yuigahama-san, your apron is not on properly, the straps are tied crookedly.” Yukinoshita Yukino kindly reminded.
“Oh, sorry.” Yuigahama Yui hurriedly adjusted her apron, but it was still not as neatly worn as Yukinoshita Yukino.
“I’ll just be responsible for tasting the food, you guys hurry up and do it.” Qian Huanyu said lazily while lying on the table in the classroom.
At the beginning, the two of them were in a panic and made all kinds of mistakes. Qian Huanyu was almost losing her patience. Finally, they got on the right track and began to make cookies seriously.
Time passed little by little, Qian Huanyu was so sleepy that his eyelids kept fighting and he was about to fall asleep. At this time, the cookies were finally almost done. After the final baking, Qian Huanyu forced his sleepy eyes open.
“Finally finished!” Yuigahama Yui laughed happily. Qian Huanyu took a look at the finished product on the table. The black stuff looked like coal. He really couldn’t understand why Yuigahama Yui could still laugh.
“Why are you always in trouble? Forget it, let’s not worry about the appearance, the most important thing is the taste. Hey, who is almost asleep over there, get up and try it!”
Yukinoshita Yukino looked at Qian Huanyu with dissatisfaction, picked up a spoon and gently tapped the metal bowl, making a “clang clang clang” sound.
Qian Huanyu stood up and walked slowly in front of the two of them. Without any hesitation, he picked up a piece of the strange-looking “cookie” and took a bite.
Under Yuigahama Yui’s expectant gaze, Qian Huanyu spat out two words: “It tastes terrible!”
When Yuigahama Yui heard this, the smile on her face froze instantly.
“And it’s extremely unpalatable!” Qian Huanyu commented mercilessly on Yuigahama Yui’s cooking skills.
After hearing this, Yukinoshita Yukino held her forehead helplessly and said, “Qianhuan-kun, I know you don’t have many friends, but at least you should know how to be polite and tactful, right?”
“It’s easy for you to say that.” Qian Huanyu glanced at Yukinoshita Yukino, then looked at Yuigahama Yui and said seriously, “I don’t like those hypocritical compliments. If it doesn’t taste good, it doesn’t taste good.
However, this does not mean that I do not respect the hard work of others. I will finish this cookie.” After saying that, Qian Huanyu frowned and swallowed the cookie, then quickly picked up the water cup and drank a few sips of water.
“Thank you. I know in my heart that I’m not a good cook, it’s okay…” Yuigahama Yui shook her head. She was aware of her cooking skills. However, Qian Huanyu’s next words made her feel a little warm in her heart.
“Then try mine.” Yukinoshita Yukino handed over the cookies she made. Just by looking at the appearance, they were much better than the ones made by Yuigahama Yui.
Qian Huanyu took a bite, and the expression on his face finally relaxed a little. He said, “It’s barely edible.”
“Just barely?” Yukinoshita Yukino asked, staring at Qian Huanyu.
“What else?” Qian Huanyu raised his head and looked into Yukinoshita Yukino’s unyielding eyes without backing down.
“Forget it, I’ll make you lose more convincingly.” Qian Huanyu understood Yukinoshita Yukino’s thoughts and took the initiative to walk to the position of the chef. Under Yuigahama Yui’s surprised eyes, he skillfully began to make the dishes.
Because of his sister, Qian Huanyu often studied various dishes, and making cookies was not difficult for him. He was skilled and completed a series of operations in one go. Finally, the baked cookies were placed in front of the two.
These cookies are finely crafted, and are comparable to those made by Yukinoshita Yukino in both appearance and other aspects.
“It’s a pity that there is no molding mold here, otherwise it would look much better. But it doesn’t matter, the key is the taste, you guys try it.” Qian Huanyu said casually.
“How amazing!” Yuigahama Yui couldn’t help but exclaim and applauded.
Yukinoshita Yukino didn’t say anything, but silently picked up a cookie from the plate and started eating. She knew that Qian Huanyu was a good cook, and although she was a little unconvinced, she had to admit that Qian Huanyu was better than her.
“It’s so delicious!” Yuigahama Yui was instantly conquered after taking a bite, but at the same time, the sense of frustration in her heart became stronger.
018 Let’s continue practicing. Do you want him to look down on you forever? (Old version)
“When it comes to cooking, you can only learn it through practice. If you don’t have any talent, it’s hard to make progress just by relying on others to teach you.” Qian Huanyu said bluntly to Yuigahama Yui.
“I have the same opinion as him. You just have to work harder and practice more. What you did before won’t work. Hard work can make up for lack of talent. I’m sure you understand this principle.” Yukinoshita Yukino’s tone was unquestionable.
“That’s what I said, but I really don’t seem to have any talent in this area. Even with your help, I still did such a bad job…” Yuigahama Yui forced a smile to hide her inner disappointment.
“So, you are planning to give up?” Qian Huanyu saw through her thoughts at a glance and asked in a flat tone.
“Yeah.” Yuigahama Yui lowered her head, her voice so soft that it was almost inaudible.
“Since you have decided to give up, I have no objection. This way I can feel more relaxed.” Qian Huanyu’s words made Yuigahama Yui bury her head even lower.
“By the way, I want to tell you something before I leave.” Qian Huanyu picked up his bag and walked towards the closed classroom door. He opened the door and stopped when he was about to leave.
When Yuigahama Yui heard this, she slowly raised her head and looked at Qian Huanyu, her eyes full of anxiety, as if she was waiting for criticism.
Yukinoshita Yukino opened her mouth and instinctively wanted to interrupt Qian Huanyu, but she felt that he was not the kind of person who would say hurtful words, so she kept silent.
After a moment’s silence, Qian Huanyu slowly said: “Giving up what should be given up is helplessness; giving up what should not be given up is incompetence; not giving up what should be given up is ignorance. Think about it, which one do you belong to?” After saying that, Qian Huanyu no longer looked at Yuigahama Yui’s dull expression and left the school directly.
“Strange, why do I suddenly feel that he is a little powerful?” Yuigahama Yui said blankly.
Yukinoshita Yukino didn’t respond to her words, but just said softly: “Let’s continue practicing, do you want him to look down on you forever?”
“I understand.” Yuigahama Yui came back to her senses, took a deep breath, and said firmly, “I won’t give up!”
For a moment, the home economics classroom fell silent, with only silence filling the air. After a while, Yukinoshita Yukino spoke gently, “Yuigahama-san, don’t take what he just said too seriously.”
“No!” Yuigahama Yui seemed to have suddenly figured something out, and said firmly, “He’s right, I thought things were too simple. To do anything, you can’t just rely on passion and your own ideas.” She took a deep breath and looked at Yukinoshita Yukino seriously, “Can I ask you to practice with me for a while longer?”
Looking at Yuigahama Yui, who put her hands together and had a sincere attitude, she was completely different from before. Yukinoshita Yukino raised the corners of her mouth slightly and said softly, “Of course.”
“Thank you so much, Xue! You are the most thoughtful, much better than that guy with a weird temper!” After getting a positive answer, Yuigahama Yui happily hugged Yukinoshita Yukino.
“Please take care of me in the future.” Yukinoshita Yukino looked at Yuigahama Yui. Although she didn’t quite understand why she was called “Xue” by her, Yuigahama Yui’s optimistic and cheerful personality still infected her unconsciously.
“Anyway, thank you.” Yukinoshita Yukino said silently in her heart. Then, she frowned and said seriously: “I will not show mercy until you make decent cookies!”
“Ah? It’s just passable? You really don’t trust my cooking skills!” Yuigahama Yui pretended to be angry and pouted.
…………
At dusk, the sky was dyed orange-red, and the setting sun was emitting its last rays of light, covering the earth with a layer of golden afterglow. It was the rush hour after get off work, and the streets were crowded with people, and everyone had a little fatigue on their faces.
Qian Huanyu walked out of the school, exhaled a breath of cool air, and after identifying the direction, he walked towards home. Anyway, he had said what he needed to say, and he was too lazy to worry about what Yuigahama Yui would think.
“I don’t think there’s much food left at home, let’s go buy some.” Qian Huanyu was walking and suddenly remembered this. He took out his phone, sent a text message to his sister, and then turned and walked towards the vegetable market. He was carrying a shoulder bag, and while walking, he lowered his head and counted the cash in his wallet, muttering, “I don’t know if the money I brought is enough.”
As he was walking, Qian Huanyu looked up, and suddenly, a girl dressed as a bunny girl came into his sight. The girl wore a furry bunny ear headdress, her two beautiful legs were slender and straight, wrapped in black stockings, and her figure was particularly eye-catching against the tight bunny girl costume. The light of dusk gently sprinkled on her side face, adding a hint of sadness to her.
The girl walked in the bustling crowd with an uneasy look on her face. Strangely, passers-by seemed not to notice her and did not care about her strange outfit.
The girl didn’t seem to feel embarrassed, she just kept moving among the crowd, as if she was looking for something. From the confusion on her face, her hurried steps, and her unconsciously clenched palms, you can see her inner anxiety.
“Are young people nowadays so open and bold?” Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.
Qian Huanyu was a little puzzled, why didn’t the people around him look at the girl strangely. But then he thought, this is an island country where ACG culture is popular, maybe everyone is used to it, so this is the only explanation he could give.
With the idea that less trouble is worse than more, Qian Huanyu planned to avoid the girl.
But just as he was about to act, the girl seemed to have noticed something, and her eyes penetrated the gaps in the crowd and fell directly on Qian Huanyu. In an instant, the two people’s eyes met in the bustling crowd.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Qian Huanyu was able to see the girl’s appearance clearly.
The girl’s facial features are delicate and regular, her exposed skin is white and smooth, her long black hair is shiny, and her eyes are as clear as sapphires. At first glance, she gives people the feeling of being particularly stubborn, with a strong strength in her bones.
“Da da da…”
The girl in shiny high heels suddenly quickened her pace and walked towards Qian Huanyu.
Soon, she stood in front of Qian Huanyu, looking at him quietly.
The girl exuded a refreshing fragrance that lingered between the two of them. But at this moment, neither of them spoke, and the surroundings fell into an eerie silence.
019 Didn’t you retire? It seems that there is very little news about you on the Internet (old version)
“Sure enough, it still doesn’t work?”
Just when Qian Huanyu was about to speak to break the silence, the girl said this with a look of disappointment.
In Qian Huanyu’s eyes, the girl’s clear and bright eyes did not have the vigor and vitality that adolescence should have, but instead revealed a deep sense of powerlessness and numbness.
Seeing the girl preparing to leave, Qian Huanyu asked directly: “What do you want?”
The girl’s movement to turn around suddenly froze, and she turned her head mechanically, looking at Qian Huanyu with disbelief on her face.
“You…can see me?”
Qian Huanyu thought for a while and suddenly realized that he finally knew who the girl in front of him was.
“If my eyes were fine, I would definitely be able to see you.” Qian Huanyu shrugged and said.
The girl’s voice suddenly became urgent, and she reached out and grabbed Qian Huanyu’s shoulder.
Although the girl didn’t understand why the person in front of her could see her, it was like grabbing a life-saving straw for her, giving her hope of escaping her current predicament.
The girl took a deep breath and tried to suppress the excitement in her heart. As if to confirm again, she stared at Qian Huanyu and asked, “Can you really see me?”
Qian Huanyu was silent for a moment, then asked, “Why can’t I see you?”
“Can you really see me…” The girl put her hand on her chest and murmured softly, then said to Qian Huanyu, “I hope you can listen to me carefully. Now, in this city, except for you, no one may know my existence.”
“No one knows you exist?” Qian Huanyu didn’t feel too surprised. After thinking for a moment, he casually pulled a white-collar man passing by.
“Excuse me, did you see someone in a bunny girl costume walking by here just now?” Qian Huanyu asked.
“Bunny girl? If you want to have fun, I think the maid cafe over there might be able to satisfy you.” The office worker shook his head and pointed in a direction.
It seems that it is true. The girl is now in a state where others cannot see her.
“What are you thinking about?” The girl waved her hand in front of Qian Huanyu.
“Nothing, I just think you’re cute.” Qian Huanyu came back to his senses and replied.
The girl immediately became alert and said, “I just hope the only person who can see me is not a pervert…”
She felt more and more that her physical condition was really bad.
If it continued like this, she wouldn’t even have the chance to ask the police for help, since the police couldn’t see her.
Thinking of this, the girl couldn’t help but shiver and felt a chill in her heart.
Seeing the girl looking as if she was facing a great enemy, Qian Huanyu spread his hands and explained: “I’m really not a bad person. Most people would feel confused when they hear someone say that you are the only one in the world who can see him. This is normal.” Qian Huanyu said innocently.
The girl stared at Qian Huanyu for a while, and finally sighed. She knew in her heart that in this situation, even if she didn’t believe in Qian Huanyu, she could only try her luck.
Moreover, seeing that Qian Huanyu had a handsome appearance, she felt that this man should not be a bad person.
But suddenly, the words “beast in human form” flashed through her mind.
The girl forced a smile and said, “Let me introduce myself. My name is Sakurajima Mai, and I’m a third-year student at Minegahara High School.”
“Minehara High School? Sakurajima Mai? I seem to have heard this name somewhere before…” Qian Huanyu pretended to be surprised.
“I used to be an actor.” Mai Sakurajima’s tone was calm, but there was still a hint of complicated emotions in it.
“So that’s how it is. I remember that I saw you on TV before.” Qian Huanyu suddenly realized, “Didn’t you retire? It seems that there is very little news about you on the Internet.”
Sakurajima Mai opened her mouth to say something, but Qian Huanyu raised her hand to interrupt her, “Forget it, these things have nothing to do with me. I don’t usually pay much attention to news in the entertainment industry.”
Qian Huanyu looked down at the time on his phone and found that it was already late. Unconsciously, the sunset gradually disappeared during their conversation.
As the night deepens, colorful neon lights light up one after another, and a cold atmosphere begins to spread in this bustling city.
“Do you want to go to my house?” Qian Huanyu turned to look at the girl. Seeing that she looked alert again, he found it inexplicably funny.
“Don’t get me wrong, I won’t do anything to you. It’s just that my family urged me to go back and cook, and I have to go back. Besides, you don’t want to see me standing on the street, being treated like a fool, chatting with you to the air, right?” Qian Huanyu looked around and found that everyone who looked at him had a strange look in their eyes.
He knew in his heart that if a person spoke seriously to an empty place, others would definitely think that he was either mentally ill or a chuunibyou boy.
Most people probably tend to think it is the former. After all, a chuunibyou boy would not talk to himself for no reason. He would usually just shout suddenly and then be quiet.
It’s not like what he is doing now, talking to the air all the time, which is really scary.
Sakurajima Mai was a little hesitant. After a few seconds, she made up her mind and said, “Okay, I promise you. But if you dare to do anything bad to me, I will never let you succeed even if I risk my life!”
When Sakurajima Mai said this, her expression was extremely resolute, and Qian Huanyu almost thought that she was going to join the suicide squad on the battlefield.
“Wait, let’s buy something before we go back.” Qian Huanyu said.
“What a hassle.” Sakurajima Mai complained, but still followed Qian Huanyu’s footsteps.
“You won’t make a wasted trip. Look at the food over there. I’ll treat you to whatever you want to eat. I think the money left from buying groceries should be enough.” Qian Huanyu said with a smile.
“Are you treating me like a child?” Mai Sakurajima grumbled in dissatisfaction, but she was not going to refuse the free stuff. She walked to the door of the store in a bunny girl costume, feeling a little excited and a little uneasy, and said, “Excuse me, I want a cream bun.”
Qian Huanyu saw that an awkward atmosphere instantly spread around the girl. The staff was still busy with their own things and did not respond to her at all.
“That…” Sakurajima Mai tried to remind the staff again, but still got no response.
“Excuse me, please give me a cream bun.” Qian Huanyu couldn’t bear it anymore, so he walked to Sakurajima Mai and shouted to the staff in the store.
020 I can roughly guess the reason, but please listen to me first to find out the solution (old version)
“Okay!” This time, the staff finally responded. By this time, Qian Huanyu basically believed the strange things that happened to Sakurajima Mai.
Qian Huanyu paid the money, took the bag of bread, and handed it to Sakurajima Mai.
Looking at Mai Sakurajima biting her lips with an unwilling look on her face, Qian Huanyu deeply felt the feeling of being lonely and helpless.
“Thank you.” Sakurajima Mai was a little depressed and took the butter bread. She originally thought that if Qian Huanyu could see her, the situation would not be too bad, but the reality disappointed her. She still thought things were too simple and beautiful.
“You’re welcome. This situation is really troublesome.” Qian Huanyu sighed.
Along the way, Qian Huanyu and Sakurajima Mai fell into a strange silence.
After all, the two had only known each other for less than a few minutes, and Qian Huanyu didn’t know how to comfort the girl. He could only use some small actions, such as no longer treating her as a transparent person, occasionally showing some small humility and unintentional touches to her, and apologizing at the right time, hoping to make her feel better.
These seemingly insignificant actions gradually made Mai Sakurajima feel that “I am not alone in this world.”
Qian Huanyu recalled a sentence he had seen before: [A classmate of mine who suffers from depression told me during a chat that if you haven’t experienced my pain, don’t tell me to be brave and strong. Just sit with me for a while, and I’ll feel better.]Perhaps, this sentence is just right for Mai Sakurajima now.
“We’re here.” Qian Huanyu took out the key, opened the door, and put the purchased vegetables into the refrigerator in the kitchen.
“Excuse me…” Sakurajima Mai took off her shoes at the entrance, still looking at Qian Huanyu with some vigilance.
But not long after she entered the door, she was startled by the sound of footsteps on the floor upstairs.
“It will be there soon!” Qian Huanyu shouted upstairs, and the sound of footsteps on the floor stopped.
Mai Sakurajima was stunned and didn’t understand what was going on for a moment.
“My sister lives upstairs. By the way, she is a stay-at-home girl and can only express her thoughts in this way. For example, what she means now is that she is hungry.” Qian Huanyu explained to her.
“You’re so smart.” When Sakurajima Mai learned that he had a younger sister, she relaxed her guard a lot.
“You’ll understand naturally after living together for a long time.” Qian Huanyu smiled, pointed to the sofa and said, “Sit here for a while, I’ll go prepare dinner. By the way, do you want to eat together? I’m very confident in my cooking skills.”
“Then… thank you for your help.” Sakurajima Mai wanted to refuse at first, but embarrassingly, her stomach suddenly growled, and she had no choice but to reluctantly agree.
But she was still a little worried that the food might be drugged.
However, after knowing Qian Huanyu for a few dozen minutes, she had formed a preliminary impression of Qian Huanyu and felt that he should not be that kind of person.
I have to say that sometimes appearance really does affect people’s judgment. If the person standing in front of her was a fat uncle with a wretched face, she probably wouldn’t think so.
After a while, Qian Huanyu brought a few dishes to the table. Sakurajima Mai smelled the fragrant aroma and her stomach started to growl again, which made her face turn red all of a sudden and she lowered her head in embarrassment.
“Eat! I’ll pack a portion for the people upstairs first.” Qian Huanyu put the bowl and chopsticks in front of Sakurajima Mai, then picked up the plate, went upstairs and put dinner on the ground, knocked on the door twice and left.
“Do you have guests tonight?” Qian Huanyu received a text message from Sagiri on his mobile phone before he went downstairs.
“Yes, she’s a little busy and needs my help.” Qian Huanyu edited the text message and sent it. Seeing that the other party did not reply immediately, he put away the phone.
“Ms. Bunny Girl, can you tell me your story in detail?” Qian Huanyu sat back down opposite Sakurajima Mai, his eyes falling on her fair jade-like face.
“OK!”
Seeing that the topic had finally come to the point, Sakurajima Mai put down the chopsticks in her hand, stared at the transparent table that reflected her face, and fell into reminiscence.
“I’m an actor, you know that, right?”
“Yeah, I’ve seen those rumors on the Internet.” Qian Huanyu tapped the table lightly with his fingers and nodded in response.
“It all started in the third year of junior high school. After that incident happened, I was depressed for a long time.” Mai Sakurajima took a deep breath and said calmly.
But Qian Huanyu still heard a tremor in her seemingly calm tone. Obviously, she was thinking of those unpleasant past events.
“At that time, a thought popped up in my mind. What would happen now if I hadn’t chosen to be an actor? I was somewhat angry at the time.” Sakurajima Mai bit her lip and continued.
“Because of my identity as an actor and the things that happened online, I was always talked about by my classmates in school and received strange looks. Although they mostly said it behind my back, it still reached my ears.”
Qian Huanyu listened quietly without interrupting.
“Finally one day, I couldn’t bear it anymore. I tried to reduce my presence, stopped participating in any screen activities, and just wanted to live a quiet campus life. But how things turned out like this, I can’t explain clearly.” Sakurajima Mai raised her head and looked at Qian Huanyu who was in deep thought.
“I only noticed my presence was fading a few months ago. I didn’t pay much attention to it at first, but as it got worse, most people don’t even notice my presence anymore.”
“So, you are afraid that one day you will disappear like air without a sound and no one will notice, right? As for why you wear a bunny girl costume, I think I understand.”
Qian Huanyu stopped knocking on the table.
Sakurajima Mai nodded slightly and looked at Qian Huanyu expectantly: “Do you have a way to cure my strange disease now?”
“I can guess the general reason, but as for the solution, please listen to me first.” Qian Huanyu said calmly.
“You want to reduce your presence, get rid of your identity as an actor, and return to the life of an ordinary person. In other words, your mentality of not wanting to be noticed has caused the current problems.”
Sakurajima Mai slightly opened her pink lips, as if she wanted to say something, and Qian Huanyu immediately added another sentence.
021 Most of the above are insults to you, you’d better not read it (old version)
“Do you know what a blind spot is? It’s a place that people can’t see. But it’s not hard to see it if you want to, just change your angle. But if you don’t look at it intentionally, you won’t be able to see it no matter how hard you try. Your current state is a bit like being in a blind spot.”
“Besides, no one would deliberately look at places that are not necessary to look at. It’s that simple.”
Mai Sakurajima listened and thought: “I understand. But why can you see me?”
She stared at Qian Huanyu’s face and asked curiously.
“I don’t know either.” Qian Huanyu leaned back and shrugged, indicating that he was also confused.
“I guess it’s because you are particularly eager to be discovered by someone. This strong desire allows me to see you.”
In fact, he had a secret that he hadn’t told, which was that he had traveled through time.
Qian Huanyu looked calm and composed beyond his age. He looked at Sakurajima Mai’s dignified and beautiful face and suddenly asked, “Let me ask you a question. How do you feel about your current situation? Doesn’t this just fulfill your previous wish? You can go to school easily without having to care about what others say.”
“But this is not what I want at all!”
“If this is the final result, I might as well go back to my original life!” Mai Sakurajima shouted angrily.
Qian Huanyu’s lips curled up slightly: “I can see that this is what you really mean. In fact, you don’t hate the days when you were an actor, you just hate the slander and insults on the Internet, and the incident you mentioned.”
“Just a few words can break down a person’s mental defenses. It’s really ironic and ridiculous.”
Qian Huanyu stood up and stretched: “However, I have to thank this strange disease for giving me the opportunity to see a real bunny girl.”
Sakurajima Mai’s face suddenly turned red, and she glared at him in shame and annoyance: “Be serious! Tell me the solution!”
Qian Huanyu smiled at her and said mysteriously: “Actually, I have already thought of a solution.”
“What method?” Sakurajima Mai stood up excitedly, staring at him.
“It’s very simple. Just let your faint presence return to the public’s attention.” Qian Huanyu suddenly said.
“Just think about it, if I go to your school every day and confess my love to you on the radio, what will happen? Everyone will definitely remember your name and won’t be able to forget it even if they want to.”
Mai Sakurajima’s face froze instantly.
“It might cause some trouble, and there might be explosive news on the Internet. But as long as you don’t respond, there will be no substantial impact. As for me, I will be regarded as a crazy fan. Isn’t this kind of news very common? Besides, if I go to your school, no one in your school will know me.”
Qian Huanyu lowered his head and touched his chin, as if thinking about the feasibility of this plan.
“If you implement this plan, there is about an 80% chance that you will reappear in the public eye. What do you think?”
“I……”
Sakurajima Mai looked at Qian Huanyu’s serious expression and felt mixed emotions. She didn’t know what to say for a moment.
Qian Huanyu said it easily, but when he really did it, he was the one who was ridiculed by everyone in the end.
He will be treated badly just like I was treated in the past.
“Why are you helping me so wholeheartedly? We’ve only known each other for less than a day and have never met before.” Sakurajima Mai lowered her head and bit her lips tightly.
“There’s no special reason, I just want to help you. Besides, don’t you have only me to rely on now?” Qian Huanyu said nonchalantly.
“Is there any other way?” Sakurajima Mai asked in a low voice.
“have!”
Sakurajima Mai raised her head and looked at him again.
Qian Huanyu answered without hesitation: “The first method, I can complete it by myself, and you won’t be hurt. But the second method may make you the focus of public opinion again, which is contrary to your previous idea of ​​keeping a low profile…”
“I choose the second one! If it can reduce your stress.” Sakurajima Mai interrupted him with a firm tone.
Qian Huanyu looked at her in surprise, then laughed softly: “Ms. Bunny Girl, you are kinder than I thought!”
“What do you mean? Did you have a bad impression of me before this?” Sakurajima Mai was stunned for a moment and pouted in dissatisfaction.
“It’s not like that. I just speak out of my feelings.” Qian Huanyu had a faint smile on his face.
“With a body like yours, it’s normal for people to fantasize about you. Besides, this is the first time I’ve seen you in a bunny girl costume. I guess after you regain your sense of existence, these memories of today will only remain in my heart.”
Qian Huanyu sighed, then stretched out his hand and said, “Come to think of it, I haven’t introduced myself yet. My name is Qian Huanyu, and I’m a freshman at Sobu High School.”
“Enough joking, let’s get down to business. Oh, by the way! Do you have a blog or Twitter account?” Qian Huanyu explained under Sakurajima Mai’s puzzled gaze, “It might be useful to solve your problem. If you don’t have one, it doesn’t matter.”
Mai Sakurajima held her chin with one hand and recalled carefully: “I think… I did have a blog, but I haven’t used it for a long time, because…”
Mai Sakurajima wanted to say something but stopped herself, feeling a little uncomfortable.
“I understand.” Qian Huanyu understood what she meant, took out his cell phone, and logged into the most popular blog at the moment.
“You use your real name on your blog, right?”
“That’s right.”
After the search results came out, Qian Huanyu saw her profile picture, which was a photo of her. However, the last update was posted three years ago, and the general content was that she was going to retire for a while.
Qian Huanyu clicked it and couldn’t help but cover his face with his hands.
“What’s wrong?”
Seeing Qian Huanyu’s actions, Sakurajima Mai asked cautiously.
“It’s nothing. Most of the words on it are insults to you. You’d better not read it.” Qian Huanyu shook his head.
“Really?” Sakurajima Mai puffed up her cheeks angrily after hearing this.
“Crack!”
At this time, a crisp sound of taking a photo was heard. Qian Huanyu took advantage of this good opportunity to switch his phone to photo mode, and took a picture of Mai Sakurajima’s puffed cheeks, and admired the photo with satisfaction.
“What are you doing?”
022 Speaking of which, it’s really thanks to your help. I’ll treat you to a meal next time I’m free! (Old version)
When Sakurajima Mai heard the voice, she leaned over to look at Qian Huanyu’s phone and found her own angry expression on it.
A light and elegant fragrance entered Qian Huanyu’s nose. He glanced at Sakurajima Mai who was right in front of him, then subconsciously glanced somewhere and quickly looked away.
“Why are you taking pictures of me?” Sakurajima Mai’s voice trembled as if she had thought of something bad. “You…you are not going to do anything bad with my pictures!”
Qian Huanyu could feel that the girl’s gaze became sharper.
This girl has some dangerous ideas!
Qian Huanyu rolled her eyes at her: “How is that possible! I just plan to post the photos on my blog so that more people can see them. You used to be an actor, so you shouldn’t care about this!”
“Is that so…” Sakurajima Mai breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest, but at the same time she felt embarrassed about her previous thoughts.
“Post it on your blog? Will that work? If you don’t have enough fans, it won’t work at all. If only I still remembered the password to my blog account, but my mom is in charge of all that…” Sakurajima Mai’s expression suddenly darkened.
Then she smiled self-deprecatingly: “Maybe the person who only cares about money has long forgotten about me, his daughter. Even if I call her now, she probably won’t remember who I am.” Sakurajima Mai bit her lip and clenched her fists unwillingly.
“Do you need me to comfort you?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Huanyu really put his hand on Sakurajima Mai’s head. Although the two were seniors and juniors, boys generally had the advantage in height.
“Don’t treat me like a child.”
Sakurajima Mai slapped his hand away and snorted softly. But after this commotion, her mood was not so low anymore.
Qian Huanyu smiled and took his hand back.
Sakurajima Mai looked at Qian Huanyu and suddenly felt that it was actually quite good to have someone who could talk to her, joke with her, and be willing to listen to her troubles.
Normally at school, she always looked aloof and no one dared to talk to her. Coupled with the influence of public opinion, she became increasingly lonely.
Moreover, she doesn’t want to actively communicate with others. She is disgusted by both boys and girls.
She didn’t like even those who didn’t talk about her in private.
Why?
The reason is simple: I don’t want to fit in.
As social animals, humans have a very strange phenomenon: as long as one person starts to say something bad about you, a second person will quickly follow suit. In the minds of these people, pursuing the truth of things is not important, they think it is enough to just keep the same views as those around them.
If you sided with others on certain matters, or expressed different opinions, that would be a big deal. You would most likely become the focus of discussion the next day, and you might even be isolated by everyone.
Sakurajima Mai recalled the expressions of those people at that time. Seeing how they were trying to fit in with the group, she couldn’t help but sneer sarcastically, thinking to herself: “What a bunch of idiots!”
She didn’t want to be disturbed by these irrelevant thoughts anymore, so she tried to adjust her mood, and then asked doubtfully: “Let’s not talk about that anymore, let’s get back to the point. Can the method you mentioned really work?”
“I’m actually not sure. I won’t know the effect until I try it. Wait a moment.” Qian Huanyu said as he took out his phone and flipped to the phone contact interface. After searching for a while, he finally saw a phone number and dialed it without thinking too much.
Soon, the call was connected, almost the moment Qian Huanyu pressed the dial button. A mature, contemporary young female voice came from the other end of the phone: “Teacher Qian Huan, why are you calling me so late at night?”
“Ms. Kagurazaka, are you busy now?” Qian Huanyu asked in a friendly tone.
At this time, Sakurajima Mai walked to Qian Huanyu’s side, gently lifted the hair beside her ear, and listened to their conversation curiously through the back of Qian Huanyu’s hand.
“Busy! I’m looking at the readers’ questionnaire. Alas, the reader loss of Raiji Bunko has been particularly serious recently, and the decline rate is frighteningly high. Most of the works in the library now are about the other world, and readers are tired of them. There are no new themes that can brighten people’s eyes. To be honest, I’m a little tired of it myself.” Kagurazaka Ayame complained.
She had to read these repetitive and boring contents every day. When she got home and closed her eyes, her mind was full of those words.
She couldn’t help but sigh in her heart: Is there no other novel subject matter to write about? She sighed deeply. Now the only brand that the Raiji Library could show off was Qian Huanyu.
What’s worse is that the light novel writers under the library are not as popular as a high school student.
Kagurazaka Ayame was particularly worried that Chi Huanyu would become disappointed with them and move on to another job.
So, after discussion, they decided to allocate a large amount of resources to Qian Huanyu, hoping to satisfy him.
So far, this strategy seems to be somewhat effective, and they have been working together quite happily.
Qian Huanyu was about to speak when his hand accidentally touched the girl’s soft chest. He turned his head and glanced at Sakurajima Mai, whose face was slightly flushed. He was stunned for a moment, then pretended nothing happened and continued, “It’s like this, I want to ask you something, which is about my blog registration.”
“You’re talking about this! It’s been officially certified a long time ago. I checked and found that you now have more than 500,000 fans, and it’s still growing. Wow, you’ve gained so many fans in just three or four days, you’re worthy of it! Of course, I also revealed a little bit of information and helped a little.”
Kagurazaka Ayame on the other end of the phone kept talking like a machine gun, and even Sakurajima Mai was a little dazed.
However, she still keenly captured several key pieces of information.
“Are you a writer?” Mai Sakurajima asked the question that she had been guessing in her mind.
“I guess so.” Qian Huanyu nodded, then interrupted Kagurazaka Ayame and said, “Miss Kagurazaka, can you send me your account password?”
“Don’t be so polite. This account will be yours sooner or later anyway. You can interact more with your fans.” Kagurazaka Ayame agreed generously.
“Thank you so much! I’ve been a bit busy recently, so I haven’t had time to deal with these. Speaking of which, it’s really thanks to your help. I’ll treat you to a meal next time I’m free!” Qian Huanyu said generously.
“I understand. No need to eat. I’ve been extremely busy lately. Just finish writing the first volume within this week! By the way, don’t lower the quality just to meet the deadline!” Kagurazaka Ayame warned.
023 How is it? Do you admire me more? (Old version)
“Don’t you understand my style of doing things? I would rather have nothing than something less than something less.”
“That’s great. I’ll send you the account and password right away.”
“Okay, thank you for your help.” Qian Huanyu said the last words of thanks and hung up the phone.
“I didn’t expect that you are actually a writer.” When Sakurajima Mai saw that the call was over, she returned to the seat opposite Qian Huanyu, supporting her chin with the palm of her hand, and staring at the boy who was a few years younger than her with a pair of clear and bright blue eyes.
“Are you surprised?” Qian Huanyu glanced at Sakurajima Mai.
“Surprisingly not surprising.” Mai Sakurajima said seriously, “I think these things happening to you are nothing out of the ordinary.”
“Is that so? That sounds quite disappointing.” Qian Huanyu sighed.
“Lost? Why?” Sakurajima Mai was a little surprised.
“Don’t you know? When a woman starts to be interested in a man, it often means that she is not far from being completely fallen.” Qian Huanyu covered her chest and pretended to be very sad and said: “But now you actually said that you have no interest in me at all. I am so sad.”
Mai Sakurajima opened her cherry lips slightly and suddenly burst out laughing.
“Pfft, what kind of perverse logic is this? I want to know who said this silly-sounding statement. I guess only people who have never experienced reality would say such naive words.”
“Great minds think alike. In fact, I am curious too.” Qian Huanyu quickly regained his calm expression. His change made Sakurajima Mai’s mouth unconsciously curve into a beautiful arc.
“I just heard on the phone that you have 500,000 fans. Is that true?” Mai Sakurajima asked curiously. “Generally speaking, it’s a lot for a writer to have 100,000 fans. More than 500,000 is usually a standard that only the top writers in the industry can achieve. Or are all these fans of yours zombie fans?” Mai Sakurajima couldn’t help but guess.
“Even if you ask me, I don’t know! I have to wait until I ask the editor-in-charge to find out.” Qian Huanyu said with a sneer.
“I’m really impressed by you. You don’t even know how many fans you have?” Sakurajima Mai stared at Qian Huanyu and asked.
“What about you? You are a big star, you must have a lot of fans, right?” Qian Huanyu asked.
“Hehe! When I had the most fans, I had over two million!” Sakurajima Mai laughed proudly, but the smile soon disappeared.
“When you slowly regain your sense of existence, what are your plans for the future? Will you continue to be an actor?” Qian Huanyu hesitated for a moment and said, “I can help you.”
“Help me?” Mai Sakurajima found it a little funny: “The novel industry and the entertainment industry are completely different fields, so forget it. I have accumulated some connections as an actor in the past few years.”
“But…” Sakurajima Mai turned her head and said in a low voice: “Thank you for considering me.” Qian Huanyu could see that she seldom said thank you to others, so it seemed particularly unnatural when she said it.
“If you really want to thank me, then…” Qian Huanyu deliberately lengthened his voice and looked at Sakurajima Mai with a very aggressive look, which made her uneasy and some bad images emerged in her mind.
“Just what?” Mai Sakurajima mustered up her courage and looked back at Qian Huanyu. Unconsciously, her cheeks were stained with a blush. Under the light, she exuded a very queen-like charm.
“Just…sign for me!”
“Signature? No, no.” After Sakurajima Mai refused, her face flushed with shame and she was stunned. When she came to her senses, the blush on her face disappeared in an instant, and she stammered, “Signature? Wait, just a simple signature?”
“What else?” Qian Huanyu spread his hands innocently: “When you become a superstar in the future, won’t the autograph in my hand be valuable? If you don’t want to, forget it.”
Sakurajima Mai weakly put down her hands and glared at Qian Huanyu fiercely.
“It’s just a signature. Why make it so mysterious and cause people to misunderstand…” Sakurajima Mai’s pretty face turned red and she turned her head away angrily.
“If it’s just a small matter like an autograph, I’ll reluctantly agree to it!”
“Thank you so much.” Qian Huanyu shrugged and said, “But not now. I’ll sign it when my new book is about to be released.”
“Let’s talk about it when the time comes.” Sakurajima Mai said childishly.
“Are you disappointed?” Qian Huanyu pretended to be shocked: “I just wanted your autograph, but I didn’t expect you to covet my body, you crazy girl!”
“Who is the nymphomaniac!!!” Sakurajima Mai was so angry that black lines seemed to appear on her head. She raised her little fist and glared at Qian Huanyu fiercely.
“Ding-ling!” At this moment, a text message interrupted their conversation. Qian Huanyu looked down and saw that it was a message from Miss Kagurazaka, which contained the account and password he wanted.
“The password has been sent to me. I’ll log into the blog.” Qian Huanyu said to Sakurajima Mai.
“Yeah!” Sakurajima Mai nodded, and suddenly seemed to remember something, and asked with interest: “By the way, what is your pen name as a writer?”
“Guess what.” Qian Huanyu’s mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a smile.
Sakurajima Mai puffed up her cheeks as if she was angry and stared at Qian Huanyu.
“Okay, okay, I won’t keep you in suspense. Just take a look for yourself!” Qian Huanyu helplessly handed the phone screen to Sakurajima Mai.
The information displayed on the screen was exactly that of Qian Huanyu, the blogger.
“Famous writer Qian Huanqi… Representative work… Pay attention…” Mai Sakurajima stared at the screen closely, muttering in a low voice. As she watched, the girl’s mouth opened wider and wider, and she turned her head in surprise, unable to help but stare at Qian Huanyu.
“That’s not right!” Mai Sakurajima rested her chin with her hand in confusion.
“What’s wrong…” Qian Huanyu asked curiously.
Sakurajima Mai stared at Qian Huanyu for a long time, as if she was observing a new species she had never seen before. After a long time, she sighed and said, “It’s nothing. I have seen all of Qian Huanqi’s works. When I first heard your name, I thought it sounded a little familiar. Now it seems that this is not a coincidence.”
“How about it? Do you admire me more?” Qian Huanyu raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile.
“It’s just a little bit!” The girl suddenly realized that she couldn’t praise the person in front of her too obviously, so she crossed her arms and emphasized again: “It’s really just a little bit!”
024 It doesn’t matter, as long as it’s not you (old version)
“Thank you.” Qian Huanyu smiled and looked down at his account, which had a single message on it.
[A true light novel, new work is being developed, please stay tuned.] It goes without saying that this message was sent by Kagurazaka.
Qian Huanyu clicked on it and scrolled down the page, and the number of comments was 9999+.
[New work? Old thief Qian Huan, no matter what new work you write, I will never read it! ][Give me back Kaori Miyazono, give me back Shubi! By the way, ever since I watched “Your Name”, I have prepared five tons of explosives and want to blow up that damn train. ][Grab the building, grab the building! Also, I beg for the address of the old thief Qian Huan, I want to send a razor blade! ][I have shut myself in. After reading this guy’s book, my heart is filled with sadness and regret! Why am I so naive to click on “Angel’s Heartbeat”, “We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day”, and “Clannad”. I really don’t want to read it anymore. By the way, what’s the name of the next book? ]Sakurajima Mai also stood beside Qian Huanyu and looked at him with a very strange look.
“You are really unlikable! Come to think of it, it’s understandable. When I first read these novels, I wanted to ‘kill’ the author! Wait, isn’t the author right in front of me?” Sakurajima Mai’s delicate features paused slightly, and she looked at Qian Huanyu silently.
“Senior sister, I seem to have heard something not so good just now.” Qian Huanyu’s mouth twitched slightly. At this moment, he felt a small white hand suddenly stretched out from his waist, and he instantly understood what she was going to do.
“Senior, senior, let’s talk nicely.” Qian Huanyu raised the hand that was tightly holding the phone.
Sakurajima Mai’s face was full of dissatisfaction, and her tone was full of complaints: “When I was in the third year of junior high school, I encountered a terrible thing. I was in a very bad mood, so I wanted to find something to kill time. As a result, I accidentally read the book you wrote. Wow, my mood became even worse.”
As she spoke, she angrily said to Qian Huanyu: “You must be responsible for all of this!”
Qian Huanyu was a little embarrassed, and explained with a wry smile: “I am also quite innocent, I was just in a low mood at the time, so I just wrote it casually, I didn’t expect it to be like this.”
“Feeling depressed? Humph! No matter what the reason is, don’t even think about running away. You must take responsibility.” Sakurajima Mai put her hands on her hips, staring straight at Qian Huanyu. Her eyes seemed to say, if you don’t resolve this matter today, it’s not over.
“Okay, then tell me how I’m going to take responsibility? If there’s really no other way, I can only ‘sacrifice my life for you’.” Qian Huanyu sighed helplessly, his shoulders drooping, looking like he had resigned himself to his fate.
“Accompany? Bah! Who asked you to accompany me like this? No, when I say accompany, I mean something else. Um… just sign your name for me, and we’ll be even.”
Sakurajima Mai struggled for a long time before she seemed to finally figure it out. Her aqua blue eyes stared at Qian Huanyu, and her eyes were full of threats, as if warning: If you dare to refuse, I will not let you go easily.
“No problem, it’s a piece of cake.” Qian Huanyu agreed very straightforwardly. Seeing Sakurajima Mai’s triumphant smile like a child who got a favorite toy, he couldn’t help but laugh, thinking: This girl is really like a child.
“Then we’re even!” Sakurajima Mai raised the corners of her mouth, and that smile was full of joy after revenge.
“As long as you’re happy.” Qian Huanyu responded with a smile, then turned his attention to his mobile phone and began editing messages.
[Hello everyone, I am Qian Huanqi. It has been a long time since I last communicated with you. This is my first time appearing on social media. ]Less than five seconds after the message was sent, the phone started ringing non-stop. The message alerts made Qian Huanyu’s head almost explode. He had no choice but to quickly turn on the Do Not Disturb mode in the settings.
[Dad, Mom, and my late grandpa, I saw the old thief Qian Huan, please bring me my 50-meter-long sword, I must teach him a lesson today!][A gun, a knife, a sword, choose one! I’ll send you on your way.] A picture was also attached, showing the three items neatly arranged.
[Wow, this guy finally started a blog! Do you know how hard I’ve been waiting? All I need is for you to show up.]Show face? When Qian Huanyu saw this message, he muttered to himself: Young man, I don’t know what you are thinking, you just want to see what I look like.
Qian Huanyu then sent another message.
[I didn’t expect you to see me so excited, I’m very happy. Please take care of me in the future, I will keep working hard to bring you works that will leave a deep impression on you.]He deliberately emphasized the punctuation marks on the words “unforgettable”. As soon as he sent it, messages came flooding in like a tide, even more than before.
[Please, please stop writing works that make people feel uncomfortable. Whenever I see the works of Qian Huan Lao Zei, I feel a shadow in my heart.][I feel the same way. Last time I read your book, I cried so hard that my eyes turned red. My parents thought I was heartbroken.][I just want to ask, why are most of your works tragic? Teacher Qian Huan, have you ever encountered any setbacks in real life? ][You are all complaining, I just want to ask, when will the sequel of “Angel’s Heartbeat” be released? It has been keeping us on suspense, it’s so uncomfortable. ][Brothers, help me, I’m next to him now, I want to beat him up. ]When Qian Huanyu saw this message and glanced at the hundreds of likes that were still growing, his face instantly turned dark.
He turned his head subconsciously and his expression became solemn.
“What’s wrong? What happened?” Sakurajima Mai was a little confused when she saw Qian Huanyu’s reaction.
“It’s nothing, as long as it’s not you.” Qian Huanyu breathed a sigh of relief, looking like he had survived a calamity, which made Sakurajima Mai even more confused.
A long time later, when Sakurajima Mai happened to look through this message, she saw the message that was pushed to the front. Then she suddenly realized why Qian Huanyu was looking at her so nervously at that time.
After chatting for such a long time, Qian Huanyu did not forget the purpose of logging into the blog.
He posted a photo of Mai Sakurajima on his blog, with a caption: [Missing person notice: Today I went out to buy groceries, and on my way home, I ran into a girl in a bunny girl costume. I chatted with her for a while and learned that she was an actress, but I forgot her name. Does anyone know who she is? ]025 In exchange, do you have to give me something? (Old version)
“Wild bunny girl…” When Mai Sakurajima saw this description, she was speechless and felt that this was simply a “black history” in her life.
[Hello, police officer? There’s a pervert here! He’s actually publicly collecting other people’s information.]【This little sister is so cute. 】
[With this appearance, she must be a celebrity! Does anyone know who she is? I seem to have some impression of her, but I just can’t remember it. ][Eh? Do you guys feel the same way? I feel familiar with her, but I just can’t remember her name. With her looks, I shouldn’t be able to remember her.][I’m just curious, is this old thief interested in her and wants to “eat young grass”? ][Don’t talk nonsense! Although Qian Huan teacher has never released any photos, someone inside the Raiji Library revealed some information, saying that the teacher is very young, less than 25 years old. ][Wait, I racked my brains for a long time, isn’t this Mai Sakurajima from our school? She’s an actress! ]Soon after this message was sent, it received hundreds of replies.
“It seems that there is a clue.” Qian Huanyu showed a faint smile on his face when he saw the message.
Sakurajima Mai moved closer to Qian Huanyu, her eyes fixed on the screen of his mobile phone. They were so close that their bodies touched inadvertently, but she didn’t care.
When the first person remembered Sakurajima Mai’s name, it was like a chain reaction, and more and more people remembered it.
[Mai Sakurajima? Yes, yes, that’s the name! I followed her before, and she’s still on my follow list.][Mai Sakurajima? I remember now! I used to like the TV series she acted in, she looked very pure. Didn’t they say she retired? I didn’t expect to meet Teacher Qian Huan. ][I suddenly thought of one thing. Teacher Qian Huan had talked with Mai Sakurajima, so Mai Sakurajima must know something about Teacher Qian Huan. It seems that the biggest mystery of this century may be solved.][The above is so talented! Why didn’t I think of that? Great, I finally have a chance to “get revenge”. There seems to be information about Mai Sakurajima on the blog, I’ll leave a message to ask. ]As more and more people paid attention to her, Sakurajima Mai felt an indescribable excitement in her heart. She gently placed her hand on her chest and looked at Qian Huanyu sincerely: “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. It would be better if you could stay a little further away from me before thanking me.” Qian Huanyu said jokingly.
Sakurajima Mai then realized that the distance between them was too close, and in an instant, the male breath hit her face. Moreover, because she wanted to get closer to see the screen, her fair chest was pressed against Qian Huanyu’s back. If her lips moved a little further forward, they would touch Qian Huanyu’s cheek.
She quickly took a few steps back, her face flushed, and she looked away embarrassedly.
Qian Huanyu, who was sitting in his seat, finally felt his back was “liberated”.
“Hey, if you hadn’t almost fallen on me, I wouldn’t have reminded you. To be honest, this feeling is quite wonderful.” Qian Huanyu stood up and stretched.
“Hmph! You’re still taking advantage of me.” Sakurajima Mai was angrily pouting like a naughty child.
“Next, it depends on the effect.” Qian Huanyu’s eyes flashed with anticipation, and then he sent a message to the first person who recognized Sakurajima Mai.
[Thank you very much! Soon, you will receive the first volume of “Sword Art Online” and “Your Name” for free. I will also sign the bookmark for you. Remember to check it in time. ]At this time, Koga Tomoe was lying on a bed full of pink decorations and dolls, boredly browsing Qian Huan’s blog. Suddenly, she received a reply from Qian Huanyu.
She clicked on it curiously and took a look. Her originally nonchalant expression froze instantly. She sat up in surprise and kept rubbing her eyes, fearing that she had seen it wrong.
“Teacher Qian Huan actually replied to me! And he gave me a gift…” The girl widened her eyes, her breathing became rapid, and she swallowed excitedly.
Not to mention the book “Sword Art Online”, the price of “Your Name” alone was not low in the early stage, and now with the unique signature, the value is so high that she can’t even imagine.
Sword Art Online is said to be the next recommended light novel by Raiji Bunko. Thanks to the influence of Qian Huan, the new book will be sold out as soon as it is released. It is difficult for a girl from an ordinary family like her to buy it.
Now she could actually get it for free? This sudden feeling of happiness made her completely immersed in joy. She quickly replied to Qian Huanyu: [Thank you, teacher! I will definitely cherish it. ]Mai Sakurajima seemed to be able to imagine Koga Tomoe’s excitement, and suddenly, she put her hand on Qian Huanyu’s shoulder.
“Qian Huan-jun, let me discuss something with you!” Sakurajima Mai’s cute face appeared in front of Qian Huanyu. Qian Huanyu probably guessed what she was thinking and nodded helplessly.
“Are you jealous? If you want it, just ask me directly next time.”
“That’s better.” When Mai Sakurajima heard this, a happy smile appeared on her face.
“Do I have any reward?” Qian Huanyu asked tentatively, “In exchange, do you have to give me something?”
“You wish!” Sakurajima Mai rolled her eyes at him, but then she tried to be brave and muttered, “I don’t hate boys younger than me!”
Qian Huanyu looked at Sakurajima Mai’s profile, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, thinking: Is this a clear hint or a hint? The meaning is already very obvious.
At this time, many people on the Internet were envious of the lucky person, Koga Tomoe. No one had expected that they could get such a generous gift just by recognizing a name.
For a while, many people contacted Koga Tomoe, most of whom asked her if she wanted to sell her autograph.
Because Qian Huanyu seldom appears in public and his autographs are even rarer, the books that bear his signature are sold at very high prices.
The signature not only has the date, but also the handwriting that is so beautiful that even calligraphers are full of praise. No matter from which aspect you look at it, it has a high collection value.
Koga Tomoe ignored those who wanted to buy her autograph. She sent a private message to Qian Huanyu with her address. She received a reply from Qian Huanyu while dancing with excitement.
026 I swear to God, I am seriously considering you (old version)
“You live relatively close to me, so I’ll have the courier pick up the package tomorrow and send you the book Your Name first. You’ll have to wait a while for Sword Art Online.”
“Close?” Koga Tomoe’s heart moved, and she couldn’t help but guess that Teacher Qian Huan should be in this city.
When she thought of this, she felt particularly excited.
“Okay, thank you very much, teacher.”
After closing the chat box, Koga Tomoe hugged the pillow and stared blankly at the ceiling.
“Sakurajima Mai…” She murmured softly, and suddenly remembered that Sakurajima Mai had met Teacher Qian Huan. If she went to find her, she might be able to find out Teacher Qian Huan’s appearance, gender and age!
Just thinking about it made Koga Tomoe extremely excited.
As a fan of Qian Huanyu’s books, she also wanted to know what this mysterious writer looked like!
Moreover, if she could really find out this information, she would have something to brag about when chatting with her friends!
Thinking of this, Koga Tomoe buried her face in the pillow happily.
On the other side, Qian Huanyu put his cell phone into his pocket and stretched lazily.
“Then we’ll have to wait for tomorrow’s news.” He looked at Mai Sakurajima and said, “What are you going to do now? Do you want to go home first?”
“What else? You still want me to stay overnight?” Sakurajima Mai asked back with a blink.
“Actually, I really hope so.” Qian Huanyu answered seriously.
“You wish!” Sakurajima Mai stuck out her tongue at him unhappily, and then said: “Although I can’t stay, I can give you a chance to send me home, so just be happy!”
After saying this, she raised her head like a proud peacock.
“Then I’d better obey your command! If I meet bad guys on the road, I can come to the rescue as a hero.” Qian Huanyu joked with a smile.
“Have you forgotten that I am like a ‘ghost’ now, who can bully me?”
Sakurajima Mai walked to the entrance, bent down and started to change her shoes. Qian Huanyu’s eyes inadvertently fell on her collar.
“But as a responsible bodyguard, I feel I still have to stay with you.”
Qian Huanyu thought about it in his mind but didn’t say it out loud. After all, as a gentleman, he should neither make the other person feel embarrassed nor appear impolite. This reason was simply perfect.
In the coolness of the autumn night, the door was gently pushed open, and the cold air from outside rushed into the house without any explanation.
It is autumn now, and if you dress normally, you won’t feel too cold when going out at night.
However, Mai Sakurajima was dressed as a bunny girl at the moment. Her figure was slender and fragile, and such thin clothes made her feel the chill so much that she couldn’t help but shiver slightly.
“How about you lean on my chest to warm yourself up? I think you’ll be much warmer this way.” Qian Huanyu said with a hint of sarcasm.
“You are such a jerk, you’re never serious and you’re trying to take advantage of me!” Sakurajima Mai pouted slightly, stretched out her finger, and gently poked Qian Huanyu’s rather handsome face.
“I swear to God, I am seriously considering you.” Qian Huanyu had a faint smile on his face, trying to make himself look more sincere.
Sakurajima Mai looked at him suspiciously, not believing his words at all. Seeing this, Qian Huanyu shrugged helplessly, then took off his coat and handed it to the girl.
“If you don’t mind, you can wear it.”
“Aren’t you afraid of the cold?” Sakurajima Mai turned her head, her eyes fell on Qian Huanyu’s face, and suddenly asked such a confusing question.
“Not afraid.” Qian Huanyu answered truthfully.
“Humph, then it seems that you had planned this and wore the coat on purpose.”
Sakurajima Mai snorted lightly, with an expression that said “I see through you” on her face, but her hands did not hesitate. She took the clothes and put them on herself, and her thin body suddenly felt a little warmer.
Qian Huanyu secretly twitched his lips and muttered in his heart: Senior sister, could you please not play by the rules so unconventionally?
Seeing Qian Huanyu’s deflated look, Sakurajima Mai couldn’t help feeling a little proud.
Before he could come to his senses, she suddenly put her arms around Qian Huanyu’s arms, leaned close to his ear playfully, and whispered softly, “You have to do something I can’t guess in the future, otherwise, my impression of you will be greatly reduced!”
“This is not easy!” Qian Huanyu felt the soft touch on his arm, but said calmly, “But I will try my best.”
“Try your best?” Sakurajima Mai’s sapphire eyes fixed on Qian Huanyu, and her hands hugging her arms tightened unconsciously.
“I will do my best.” Qian Huanyu quickly added, emphasizing his determination.
“That’s good enough!” Sakurajima Mai nodded with satisfaction.
The two walked slowly along the street. Less than ten minutes later, Mai Sakurajima pointed to the tall building in front of them and said, “Look, we’re right ahead.”
“I didn’t expect it to be so close.” Qian Huanyu responded.
They shuttled through the winding streets, and the lights stretched their shadows long.
Soon, they arrived at the door of the serviced apartment.
Sakurajima Mai stopped, took off her clothes and handed them to Qian Huanyu.
Qian Huanyu took the clothes and could still faintly smell the lingering scent of a young girl on them.
“How can I just send you here? I have to send you to your doorstep at least.” Qian Huanyu said seriously.
Sakurajima Mai stared at Qian Huanyu for a long time, and finally sighed helplessly.
“Don’t mess around! Also, give me your phone, I’ll save my number.”
“No problem.” Qian Huanyu handed her the phone without hesitation. After saving the number, Qian Huanyu accompanied Sakurajima Mai to her door.
“Good night, senior sister. See you another day.” Qian Huanyu said.
“Just call me Mai. Now we just have to wait and see the results. I hope everything goes well.” Sakurajima Mai said expectantly.
“It will definitely work.” Qian Huanyu comforted, “If it doesn’t work, we can call and think of a solution.”
“This is the only way.” Sakurajima Mai looked at Qian Huanyu’s leaving back, bit her lips lightly with her pearly teeth, opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn’t say it.
If I fail, and everyone forgets about me tomorrow, even you won’t remember me, what should I do then… Sakurajima Mai murmured silently in her heart, looking at the phone number she just saved in her mobile phone with a dazed look, her heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and she felt extremely uncomfortable.
027 Today is another energetic day. The only regret is that I can’t meet my senior sister right away (old version)
Qian Huanyu returned home and closed the door. At this time, there was a “dong dong dong” sound from upstairs, which was calling him to go upstairs.
“What’s wrong?” Before Qian Huanyu could knock on the door, it was opened with a creak.
A small hand quickly reached out and pulled Qian Huanyu into the room.
As the lights flickered, a fair-skinned girl wearing a headset appeared in front of Qian Huanyu.
I haven’t seen you for a few days. Sagiri’s face is rosy. She is wearing pajamas and holding a drawing board in her arms.
Her excited voice came from the speaker connected to the headset: “Brother, come and see how my painting is?”
Having said that, Sagiri handed the drawing board to Qian Huanyu with great anticipation.
Qian Huanyu looked at the drawing board. The characters on it were drawn vividly by Sagiri. Various poses came to life on the paper, and every detail was handled extremely exquisitely, which was even better than the rough model he had drawn before.
“The painting is great.” Qian Huanyu did not hesitate to praise.
“I tried to draw this, and I didn’t expect it to turn out so well! However, I’ve never drawn a girl with a fuller chest before, so I was a little uncomfortable at first.”
As soon as Sagiri talked about her hobbies, she started to talk nonstop.
It was not until she noticed Qian Huanyu was looking at her with a smile that Sagiri reacted and shyly covered her face with the sleeves of her pajamas.
“It’s really a perfect drawing. Once I send the complete contents of the first volume to Miss Kagurazaka in the next two days, I can basically use your drawing.” Qian Huanyu said.
“Yeah!” Sagiri responded happily, but suddenly remembered something and lowered her voice: “Well… I’m not very good at drawing battle scenes, but I will work hard to learn!”
“It’s okay, I’ll draw this part, or we can do it together.”
Qian Huanyu reached out and touched Sagiri’s soft hair. This time, Sagiri did not slap his hand away as usual. Instead, she buried her head in her chest and nodded gently.
“Oh right! Auntie called today.”
The aunt that Sagiri mentioned is Qian Huanyu’s mother.
“What did she say?”
Qian Huanyu asked calmly.
“She asked you to come home this winter break.”
Sagiri hesitated for a moment and spoke in a low voice.
“I understand. I’ll call her back when I have time.” Qian Huanyu sighed softly and put the matter behind him for the time being.
“Okay, it’s getting late, Sagiri, you should go to bed early and don’t overwork yourself.” Qian Huanyu gently reminded.
“Brother, you too.” Sagiri responded.
The two chatted about painting for a while, and before they knew it, it was almost late at night.
Qian Huanyu was lying on the bed. The lights around him were off and only the light from the mobile phone screen shone on his face.
“I don’t know if the thing I did to help Sakurajima Mai yesterday would be successful.” Qian Huanyu thought as he opened his blog and started checking it.
He found that many people now knew Sakurajima Mai.
Compared with previous confession methods, the effect this time is obviously much better. More and more people are paying attention to her, and everyone’s understanding of her is becoming clearer and clearer.
This phenomenon made Qian Huanyu feel a little curious. It was like an anime he had watched before, “Kuroko’s Basketball”, in which the protagonist had a very low sense of presence. If no one paid attention to him, he was like a ghost.
Mai Sakurajima’s situation is even worse than Kuroko’s. No one can recognize her when she walks on the street wearing a bunny girl’s costume. Her presence is extremely low.
However, as long as it can evoke a person’s memory, the effect is significant.
Now many people have left messages under Sakurajima Mai’s blog, wanting to know who Qian Huanyu is and what she looks like, but her account is managed by her mother, who has not responded so far, which is also expected by everyone.
“I really hope that all my previous efforts will not be in vain.” Qian Huanyu edited a message, murmured softly, and then his finger pressed the send button.
After that, he closed his eyes and prepared to sleep.
Late at night, the whole city was shrouded in silence.
At this time, Sakurajima Mai was lying on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
The soft lights around her shone on her worried face.
As time passed, her worries grew heavier, and fear and panic filled her heart.
She regretted not letting Qian Huanyu stay. There were other empty rooms here…
She couldn’t help but pick up her phone and looked at Qian Huanyu’s phone number quietly.
Suddenly, a “ding-ling” reminder sound was particularly loud in the silent room.
The time showed 0.58, and it was an email from a familiar number.
Mai Sakurajima stretched out her slender white fingers and tapped lightly on the screen.
The content of the email gradually dissipated the uneasiness and fear in her heart, just like a beam of light suddenly shot into a dark and closed room, dispelling all fear.
“Don’t worry too much, just go to sleep! Even if the whole world forgets you, I won’t…”
Mai Sakurajima stared blankly at the words on the screen. After a few seconds, she slowly closed her eyes, then slowly opened them. In the dim light, imperceptible tears flashed in her pupils.
As time passed, Sakurajima Mai’s consciousness gradually became blurred, and her body slowly relaxed. After a while, the sound of soft sleep could be heard.
Before going to bed, she seemed to turn off the lights, only the mobile phone beside her pillow was still on, as if silently guarding her.
“Ding ding ding!” The shrill sound of the alarm clock woke Mai Sakurajima from her sleep.
“It’s already morning. I fell asleep without realizing it yesterday.” Sakurajima Mai reached out and gently stroked the hair by her ear, then sat up against the headboard, squinting her eyes to adjust to the dazzling light outside.
“That’s right!” Her confused mind suddenly remembered an important thing and she became much more sober all of a sudden.
She stretched out her slender hand, and the first thing she did was to tightly hold the mobile phone beside the pillow.
She turned on her phone, took a deep breath, and opened the address book with trepidation, and saw the familiar note. She was torn, not knowing whether to call to confirm whether she was remembered, but also afraid of hearing an answer she didn’t want to hear. After hesitating for a long time, she finally made up her mind to call, but at this moment, a text message interrupted her action.
“Good morning. Today is another energetic day. The only regret is that I can’t see my senior sister right away.”
Seeing this slightly teasing text message, Mai Sakurajima knew who sent it without having to guess. After all, apart from work contacts, she didn’t have many personal numbers saved in her phone.
028 Fortunately I didn’t stay yesterday, otherwise I would have been the one who suffered (old version)
Mai Sakurajima looked at the text message, the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised slightly, and the uneasiness in her heart had disappeared without a trace.
“Good morning, am I so fascinating to you?”
On the other side, Qian Huanyu was brushing his teeth while looking at text messages on his mobile phone.
“Yesterday’s bunny girl look was really nice. Luckily I resisted yesterday, otherwise I probably wouldn’t have been able to attend class normally today.”
When Mai Sakurajima saw the message, she first smiled cutely, then looked helpless. She replied with a message and then turned off her phone. She still had to verify whether yesterday’s “experiment” was effective.
“I don’t know if wearing a bunny girl costume yesterday was a wise choice. I kind of regret it now.”
When Qian Huanyu saw this reply and recalled what happened yesterday, he suddenly felt happy.
“I think it’s great. I’ll set the photo of my senior sister I took yesterday as my phone wallpaper, and it’s a high-definition photo editing version!” He also sent it with a smirk. Seeing that the girl didn’t respond, Qian Huanyu lost interest and packed up his things to go to school.
There was a test at school today. Although Qian Huanyu had not reviewed at all at home, he completed the test easily with his super memory and comprehension. He handed in the answer sheet as quickly as possible, and left the classroom calmly under the usual gazes of the teacher and classmates.
Wednesday was a day as plain as boiled water. I had neither the anxiety and worry I felt on Monday and Tuesday when facing schoolwork, nor the anticipation and excitement that rose in my heart when the holidays were approaching on Thursday and Friday.
I came to the familiar office as usual, stretched out my hand and gently pushed open the door. As soon as I entered, I saw a figure sitting by the window.
Yukinoshita was lying quietly on the table, with even and rhythmic breathing sounds coming from her nose. She seemed to be sleeping very deeply and peacefully.
The breeze blowing in from the window gently ruffled her black hair, and her hair swayed slowly behind her.
Outside the window, the blue sky and white clouds are moving slowly. The scene before my eyes is like a carefully painted painting, exuding a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
She was fast asleep at the moment, completely different from her usual cold and flawless appearance.
At this moment, a softness that was rarely seen on her face appeared on her face, as if she was revealing her inner fragility without reservation.
This scene was seen clearly by me, Qian Huanyu, and it was also deeply engraved in my heart.
I know that it will be hard to see such a scene again in the future…
I didn’t wake her up, but just looked away silently. I couldn’t bear to disturb the girl’s peaceful sleeping face who was immersed in a beautiful dream.
I moved very quietly, making almost no sound. After moving a stool, I carefully took out paper and pen from my bag and started writing the plan that I had not had time to hand in to the editor-in-charge because of the Sword Art Online matter.
“Hmm…”
I don’t know how long it took, but Yukinoshita’s pair of misty eyes slowly opened. She subconsciously raised her hand to cover her mouth, and was about to yawn with satisfaction, but her eyes inadvertently swept over me who was sitting not far away, and her originally relaxed body instantly stiffened.
The gentle expression on her face disappeared in an instant, and was replaced by a pretty face that was emotionless and elusive.
She slowly put down her hand, was silent for a moment, and asked, “When did you come?”
Hearing her voice, I turned my head to look at Yukinoshita Yukino, who had returned to “normal”, and said casually, “About a few dozen minutes ago, I can’t remember the exact time.”
“A few dozen minutes?” Yukinoshita Yukino frowned slightly and asked, “Is the exam over?”
“What else? You didn’t take the exam today?” I lowered my head and asked her in confusion.
“I was too tired, so I didn’t go.” As she spoke, she stretched out her beautiful legs in black stockings and stretched her waist. Although her answer was very casual, she had the capital to be so casual as she had always been ranked second in the grade.
“Is it because of what happened to Yuigahama Yui yesterday?” I guessed.
“Why else could it be?” Yukinoshita Yukino sat back in her chair and sighed heavily, “Her talent is very unique, of course, from a special perspective.”
“It’s really not easy. Fortunately, I didn’t stay yesterday, otherwise I would have been the one to suffer.” When I thought of the “coal” yesterday, I couldn’t help but shiver.
“These are not a big deal. By the way, you didn’t do anything weird to me when I was asleep, right?” Yukinoshita Yukino suddenly changed the subject and asked sharply with eyes.
“No. I haven’t done anything strange, either to myself or to you…” I answered simply.
“That’s more like it. If I sense any malicious gaze or strange behavior, I will definitely wake up from my sleep.” Yukinoshita Yukino nodded, as if to confirm her words.
I stared at the exquisite face of Yukinoshita Yukino, and couldn’t help but sigh in my heart that she was like two different people when she was asleep and when she was awake.
“Sengen-kun, did Yuigahama-san give the cookies away?” Yukinoshita Yukino thought for a while and asked.
“I don’t know.” I spread my hands helplessly. “I came here directly after the exam. The classroom is too noisy. It’s not as quiet as here.”
“Forget it, it’s really unreliable to rely on you.” Yukinoshita Yukino reached out and gently tidied her hair which was a little messy from sleeping, then pushed the stool away and walked in front of me.
“Come with me, let’s go check on Yuigahama-san.”
“Can I not go? I feel like it would be too much trouble if I went.” I tried to refuse.
“As a member of the Service Club, do you think you have the right to refuse?” Yukinoshita Yukino’s oppressive gaze fell straight on me.
“What a hassle.” I muttered, but still stood up and walked in front. After walking through the corridor, we arrived at my class in a short while.
Instead of pushing the door open directly, we stood outside the door, closed our eyes, and listened carefully to the movements in the classroom.
It can be heard that Yuigahama Yui seems to be trying very hard to fit in with the group. She speaks carefully, constantly looking for topics to talk about, trying to get along with everyone.
029 How’s that? Awesome! He and I have a great relationship (old version)
I also know the person she was talking to. He is the core figure of the girls in our class. Every class has such a person to a greater or lesser extent.
“What do you think?” After listening for a while, Yukinoshita Yukino turned her head, glanced at me and asked.
“No particular opinion.” I responded calmly.
“It’s very tiring to live like this if you blindly follow the crowd, try hard to fit into a certain circle, and try hard to please others.” I suddenly said this, but I didn’t expect that Yukinoshita Yukino actually agreed with it.
“But we can’t just stand by and watch our client get bullied.” Yukinoshita Yukino frowned as she looked at Yuigahama Yui who was in a panic in the classroom.
“Forget it, I’ll go help Yuigahama-san. It’s really pitiful to see her like this.” As Yukinoshita Yukino said this, she put her hand on the door and slowly pushed open the classroom door.
“I say, what’s wrong with you? You have been saying some incomprehensible things since just now. Are you hiding something from me, or do you have a grudge against me?” A rather annoyed voice came from the classroom.
“No…it’s not like that…” Yuigahama Yui shrank her head timidly like a frightened animal.
“So what exactly do you want?” Miura looked at Yuigahama Yui with impatience.
“You speak so vaguely that no one can understand what you are saying. We are friends, so just speak clearly if you have anything to say!” Miura’s voice became louder due to his anger, and the whole classroom could hear it clearly. Except for Hikigaya Hachiman who looked indifferent, everyone else was watching these people with the mentality of watching a good show.
Because this was a matter between girls, several classmates who had a good relationship with Miura looked away awkwardly, pretending not to see the farce.
“I’m sorry…” Yuigahama Yui apologized timidly with a trembling voice.
“Apologize again… I’m telling you…” Miura wanted to say something else in annoyance, but at this moment, the back door of the classroom was opened.
Yukinoshita Yukino walked in with a cold expression on her face. Her powerful aura spread instantly and the whole classroom became quiet.
The students who were watching the quarrel with great interest felt that the “show” became more interesting when they saw another girl come in, and it was the famous Yukinoshita Yukino. Many people even secretly hoped that they would fight!
The group of “spectators” around all have this kind of bad taste in their hearts.
“Ah…what a hassle. I’d better go to the bathroom. But given the current atmosphere, if I leave, I’ll definitely attract everyone’s attention and I’ll easily be hated by others.” A young man with dead eyes muttered softly.
“Huh? Who are you? I’m talking to Yuigahama now, can you please stop ignoring me?” Miura said to Yukinoshita Yukino in annoyance.
“Talk?” Yukinoshita Yukino snorted with disdain, “Do you think that what you just did is called talking? Who talks unilaterally like you do, yelling and shouting? You’re just like a primitive animal!”
When I saw Yukinoshita Yukino’s sharp-tongued side showing up again, I knew she was going to win this “battle”.
I was standing outside the classroom, looking out the window of the corridor. Suddenly, someone tapped my shoulder, and I turned around and saw that it was Hikigaya Hachiman.
“Do you know her?” Hikigaya Hachiman glanced with his dead fish eyes at Yukinoshita Yukino who was arguing with someone in the classroom – to be precise, she was unilaterally “beating” someone else.
“She is the head of the service department, who I mentioned to you last time.” I replied casually.
“She is the head of the Service Club?” Hikigaya Hachiman couldn’t help but shudder, and said thankfully: “Fortunately, when Mr. Hiratsuka asked me to join the Service Club last time, I ran away. It seems that the original decision was right.”
“I hate meeting such strong girls the most. Dealing with them will definitely mess up my peaceful life.” Hikigaya Hachiman let out a long sigh and said with lingering fear.
“Actually, Yukinoshita Yukino is quite good in some aspects.” I said while watching the “farce” in the classroom.
“For example?” Hikigaya Hachiman gave me a puzzled look.
“For example…” I was speechless for a moment. I was silent for a while, with an embarrassed look on my face. Finally, I uttered, “Does being good-looking count?”
When Hikigaya Hachiman looked at me like this, he roughly understood what was going on, and immediately decided to stay away from Yukinoshita Yukino.
He secretly made a decision that he would never go to the Service Department even if he was beaten to death.
Hikigaya Hachiman felt that he was much luckier than me, and he felt much more relaxed when he spoke.
“Combining what you said and looking at the current situation, I suddenly feel that the person I knew before is better. That person has a gentle and considerate personality, is understanding, and most importantly, is very cute.”
When I heard that, I looked at Hikigaya Hachiman in shock and said, “You have a girlfriend? Is that true?”
“No, he’s a boy. Let me show you the photo, I took it.” Hikigaya Hachiman said excitedly like a teenager in love. When I thought that the other person was a boy, I took a few steps back and kept some distance from him.
“Let me show you. How about it? Not bad, right?” Hikigaya Hachiman handed me the photo on his phone.
I squinted my eyes and took a closer look, then asked uncertainly, “Are you sure he’s a man? Not a woman?”
The screen showed a young man with bright eyes, white teeth, and a slender figure, with a delicate temperament. There was no masculinity in him, and his fair skin even had a faint luster in the sun, just like a delicate little girl.
“How about it, isn’t it awesome? I have a very good relationship with him.” Hikigaya Hachiman said proudly.
I opened my mouth and finally uttered an ambiguous sigh: “It’s not you who is awesome, it’s Thailand!”
“Thailand? What nonsense are you talking about?” Hikigaya Hachiman looked at me blankly.
“It’s nothing, just pretend I didn’t say anything and forget it.” I said casually.
“Would you like me to introduce you to each other?” Hikigaya Hachiman said with a smile, but no matter how I looked at it, I felt that his smile was a bit vulgar.
“Forget it. Just enjoy this ‘friendship’ by yourself. I don’t have that blessing.” I refused with a look of disgust.
030 OK, if there is nothing else, you should leave (old version)
“It seems they have finished arguing.” Hikigaya Hachiman pointed at Yukinoshita Yukino who was slowly walking out of the classroom, his face changed, and he spoke in a low voice.
“I’m leaving now, you guys can chat slowly.”
“Come on! Maybe in the future you and that ‘boy with a penis’ will create an intense spark and reach the peak of your life from then on!” I patted his shoulder and teased.
“Thank you for your good wishes.” Hikigaya Hachiman replied casually, and then realized something was wrong and was stunned for a moment. But because Yukinoshita Yukino had already walked over, he could only lower his head and hurried to the end of the corridor.
“Who is he?” Yukinoshita Yukino’s calm voice sounded in my ears.
“He’s a classmate of mine. Is the problem resolved?” I asked, leaning against the wall and looking into the classroom.
“It’s not really a solution. I just talked to her. Now it’s up to Yuigahama-san.” Yukinoshita Yukino stopped hesitating and gently stroked her black hair with her hand. She spoke in an indifferent tone, but her eyes still fell on the classroom from time to time.
“Talk? Do you have any misunderstanding about this word? Look at that classmate’s face, it’s so black with anger.” I said with a pout.
“But this has nothing to do with me.”
I squinted my eyes and said with emotion: “Friendship is like a small boat. When the wind is calm, it can carry two people, but once it encounters strong winds and huge waves, it can only accommodate one person.”
“However, on the vast ocean, if there is no one to chat with you and relieve your loneliness, it is easy for you to collapse. People’s hearts are actually very fragile.” Yukinoshita Yukino folded her hands in front of her chest and said while looking at the classroom.
“You’re right.” I stretched. “Take your time to read it. I have to go back to the club first. I haven’t finished writing the proposal yet. If I don’t finish it, the editor will rush me again.”
“It seems there is nothing for me to do anymore, so I’ll go back too.” Yukinoshita Yukino nodded, and looking at the relieved smile on Yuigahama Yui’s face in the classroom, she knew that the matter should be almost resolved, so she didn’t stay any longer.
So, the two of us walked towards the club side by side.
After Qian Huanyu returned to the club, he found a seat and sat down. Without paying any attention to the gaze cast by Xueshita, he immediately began to work on writing the plan.
As she was writing, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly said, “Congratulations, your new book “Your Name” is on sale.”
Qian Huanyu looked at Xue Nai in surprise and said, “I’m really surprised that you would take the initiative to congratulate me.”
Yukinoshita Yukino’s pretty face was still as cold and distant as ice, and she asked, “Is there any problem with this?”
“No problem. Should I say thank you back to you?” Qian Huanyu responded in a cheerful tone.
Yukinoshita Yukino couldn’t help but feel that she had talked too much today, but she continued to ask: “How is the situation at home?”
Qian Huanyu was a little surprised that Xue Noi would ask this question. She looked a little surprised. After a pause, she continued, “Not bad. My sister, who has been locked up upstairs recently, is willing to meet me now.”
After saying that, Qian Huanyu looked at Yukinoshita Yukino and added, “If you have anything to say, just say it directly. I know your character very well and I know that Yukinoshita Yukino will never say unnecessary nonsense.”
If someone else had said this, Yukinoshita Yukino would have been merciless and sneered at the other person with a face full of sarcasm: “Who do you think you are? Do you understand me?”
But Qian Huanyu is different. They have known each other for many years. Qian Huanyu is the only one who is truly qualified to say “you understand me”.
Yukinoshita Yukino lowered her head slightly, folded her hands together, hesitated for a long time, and then said truthfully: “My sister wants to see you.”
“Your sister? Is it Yang Nai?” When Qian Huanyu heard the name, his expression froze instantly, and even his breathing stopped for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure and said decisively: “No, please help me reject it.”
Recalling the scene when he was a child, when he crushed Yang Nai in terms of IQ, which made her very unconvinced, Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
How should I put it? Yang Nai is particularly stubborn in some aspects. It’s like a king versus a bronze player. No matter from which angle you look at it, he is beaten in all aspects. At that time, Qian Huanyu was like a king in the “confrontation” with Yang Nai. I just don’t know if Yang Nai has changed his immature spirit after struggling in society for so long.
Qian Huanyu knew that Yang Nai would never give up, so he refused the request to meet without a second thought. After all, being defeated by someone who was several years younger than him was definitely a great shame for Yang Nai.
“I will help you refuse.” Yukinoshita Yukino was not too surprised by this, but said with a hint of meaning: “But based on her personality, she might come to you on her own, so you’d better be mentally prepared in advance.” After saying that, Yukinoshita Yukino felt inexplicably troubled, as if she would lose something important once Haruno appeared. She hated this feeling from the bottom of her heart.
“Let’s talk about it when the time comes.” Qian Huanyu rubbed his forehead helplessly.
“Okay, if there’s nothing else, you should leave.” After saying that, Yukinoshita Yukino unceremoniously ordered her to leave.
“See you tomorrow, you should go back early too!” Qian Huanyu looked at Xue Noi, and the image of Yang Noi appeared in his mind again. The two of them had completely different personalities, one was cold as ice, the other was passionate as fire, like two extremes, so naturally there were many conflicts. Qian Huanyu had seen them fight many times, and he didn’t know what would happen this time…
Qian Huanyu shook his head, opened the door of the club and prepared to leave. Coincidentally, there was a girl outside the door who was about to come in, and the two of them bumped into each other.
“Yuigahama Yui?” Qian Huanyu recognized the other person. Seeing her smiling face, she seemed to be in a good mood.
“Eh? Are you going back?” Yuigahama Yui greeted him.
“Well! Have you resolved the afternoon issue?” Qian Huanyu asked.
“Solved. You were there at the time!” Yuigahama Yui was a little surprised: “Your presence was so low that I didn’t even notice you.”
Qian Huanyu shrugged helplessly: “I’ll let Xue Noi take the spotlight. If you encounter something that can’t be solved by force in the future, you can come to me.”
“I didn’t realize you were so powerful, Qian Huanyu. Wow, really? You even have muscles.” Yuigahama Yui said, reaching out and touching Qian Huanyu’s arm with a look of surprise on her face.
031 But you can regain your sense of existence, which is a good thing, congratulations (old version)
“Let’s have a good chat, don’t touch me.” Qian Huanyu said helplessly. He had specially trained before, and his physical test scores were very high.
Yuigahama Yui rolled her eyes cutely and pouted, saying, “I don’t think there will ever be a day in my life when I need your help.”
As she spoke, Yuigahama Yui leaned over Qian Huanyu’s shoulder and saw Yukinoshita Yukino flipping through a book, and asked, “Xue is in there?”
“You guys take your time chatting, I have something else to do.” Qian Huanyu said as he stepped aside.
“Wait a minute!” Yuigahama Yui seemed to suddenly remember something, called Qian Huanyu, and then took out a pink bag from behind and handed it to him: “This is for you.”
“Can I not have it?” Qian Huanyu raised his eyebrows. He could guess what was in the bag without opening it. Thinking of the “dark dishes” he had received before, he said subconsciously.
But seeing Yuigahama Yui puffing up her cheeks angrily and acting as if she wouldn’t let you leave unless you accepted it, Qian Huanyu had no choice but to take the bag with a wry smile.
“I have practiced cooking very seriously!” Yuigahama Yui looked proud, as if she was proud of the results of her hard work.
“Well, I’ve eaten it once before anyway, so it doesn’t matter if I have another psychological trauma.” Qian Huanyu said to himself, ignoring the angry Yuigahama Yui, and untied the string wrapped around the bag, revealing the contents of the bag.
“It looks pretty good!” Qian Huanyu looked at the ordinary-colored cookies in the bag with some surprise, and subconsciously looked up at Yukinoshita Yukino. With Yuigahama Yui’s face full of expectation for praise, he praised: “Yukino’s teaching level is really high. She can even teach Yuigahama who looks a little confused. You are worthy of it.”
“Thank you.” Yukinoshita Yukino’s mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile. However, when she thought about how she had eaten many failed works made by Yuigahama in a row before, the joy of teaching her “apprentice” was much less.
“Hey, hey, what about me? Are my efforts going to be ignored?” Yuigahama Yui raised her hand in protest.
“I’ve eaten all your efforts.” Qian Huanyu joked, took out a biscuit from the bag and ate it under Yuigahama Yui’s expectant gaze.
“It tastes surprisingly good! It’s a bit like Yukino’s skill now.” Qian Huanyu said approvingly, “That’s a big improvement.”
“Hehe, it’s okay.” Yuigahama Yui scratched her head embarrassedly and smiled foolishly.
“Come on, maybe one day your cooking skills will surpass Yukinoshita Yukino. With your cute looks and such great cooking skills, you will definitely be very popular.” Qian Huanyu teased.
“I guess there’s no hope in this life.” Although Yuigahama Yui longed to be that excellent herself, she felt a little disappointed when she thought about her own cooking skills and lowered her head.
“Nothing is impossible.” Qian Huanyu reached out and patted Yuigahama’s head gently, then turned around and waved: “I’m leaving first.”
“See you tomorrow!” Yuigahama Yui also waved and then walked into the club.
After Qian Huanyu left school, he took out his cell phone to check the time. He felt that it was still early, so he planned to go to the headquarters of Raiji Bunko first and hand the plan to Miss Kagurazaka.
Just as he made the decision, his cell phone rang. Qian Huanyu looked and saw that the caller ID was Sakurajima Mai.
As soon as the call was connected, Mai Sakurajima’s pleasant voice came through with a hint of dissatisfaction: “Why didn’t you call me today?”
“I was just about to call you, but I didn’t expect you to call me first. It seems that we really have a tacit understanding.” Qian Huanyu said with a smile.
“Really?” Sakurajima Mai obviously didn’t believe it.
“Of course it’s true.” Qian Huanyu answered seriously. Just kidding, if I admit that I didn’t plan to call at this time, wouldn’t that mean I have a very low EQ?
“Okay, I’ll reluctantly believe you this time. I have good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?” Sakurajima Mai suddenly said mysteriously.
“Let me tell you the good news first!” Qian Huanyu said after thinking for a while.
“The good news is that more people have noticed my existence. To put it simply, I’m slowly recovering.” Sakurajima Mai sounded very happy.
“What about the bad news?” Qian Huanyu asked curiously.
“The bad news is that because my presence has been noticed, I can no longer wear a bunny girl costume on the street, and you won’t be able to see it.” Sakurajima Mai seemed to be testing Qian Huanyu’s reaction.
“I have to say, this is a bit regrettable. But it’s a good thing that you can regain your presence. Congratulations.” Qian Huanyu smiled and said, “As for the bunny girl costume, it doesn’t matter if I can’t see it. Just wear it for me in private.”
“That’s a nice thought!” Sakurajima Mai snorted softly, and then asked, “Are you going home from school now?”
“I’m now…” Qian Huanyu just opened his mouth, and suddenly realized, how did she know I was going back? With doubts in his heart, he turned his eyes away calmly.
Sure enough, on the far left of his sight, he saw a girl wearing a baseball cap. The girl was slender and tall, and although the baseball cap partially blocked her face, Qian Huanyu still recognized her from her figure as Sakurajima Mai. She was holding a mobile phone in her hand, and although he could not see the model of the phone clearly, its general appearance was very similar to the one Qian Huanyu saw yesterday.
“I’m now preparing to find a very beautiful girl whom I really like.” Qian Huanyu said calmly.
“Who is she?” Sakurajima Mai was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, and then her tone became a little nervous.
“Well, I just met her recently.” Qian Huanyu said as he pretended to be walking on the street as if nothing had happened, but in fact he was slowly approaching Sakurajima Mai.
“How does she compare to me?” Sakurajima Mai was so nervous at the moment that she didn’t notice Qian Huanyu approaching quietly.
“She looks similar to you, both are beautiful. And the key point is, she has a great figure.” Qian Huanyu deliberately dragged out her voice, and the sound of Sakurajima Mai stomping her feet in anger came from the other end of the line.
Sakurajima Mai thought Qian Huanyu really fell in love with someone else, and complained in a low voice: “Pervert, pervert, scum.”
“Then what? Do you still want to develop something with her?” Mai Sakurajima took a deep breath and asked while biting her lip.
032 Don’t worry, even if I have to climb mountains of swords or plunge into seas of fire, I will never back down! (Old version)
“I do have the idea of ​​developing it further. She is a wild bunny girl, and I finally managed to ‘capture’ her with a ‘Poke Ball’ yesterday.” Qian Huanyu said as he quietly walked behind Sakurajima Mai and blew gently into her ear.
“A wild bunny girl?” Mai Sakurajima was stunned for a moment, then she felt the heat beside her ears and heard the familiar voice. She instantly guessed what was going on.
“Qian Huan, do you think it’s fun to tease me like this?” Sakurajima Mai turned her head expressionlessly, only to see Qian Huanyu standing behind her with a smirk on his face.
As night fell, Qian Huanyu and Sakurajima Mai walked side by side on the busy street. However, Sakurajima Mai had her hands folded in front of her chest, her eyes looking straight ahead, and she was still sulking.
“Senior, I’m sorry, I was just joking.” Qian Huanyu touched his nose awkwardly and apologized with a smile.
“That being said, it still makes me feel uncomfortable.” Sakurajima Mai glared at Qian Huanyu fiercely.
“I know I was wrong. If you have any requests, just ask. As long as you can calm down.” Qian Huanyu said helplessly.
Sakurajima Mai stopped and stared at Qian Huanyu’s face seriously for a while.
“It’s a deal then! You spend a day with me this Saturday, and I won’t pursue what happened today.” The corners of Mai Sakurajima’s mouth rose slightly, revealing a beautiful arc.
“No problem, it’s a small matter.” Qian Huanyu didn’t care about Sakurajima Mai’s temper, which changed faster than turning the pages of a book, and agreed readily.
Seeing that Qian Huanyu agreed, Sakurajima Mai suddenly stretched out her hands and held his arms, leaned close to his ear, and whispered: “Actually, I’m not particularly angry. After all, you also said…”
Sakurajima Mai didn’t finish her words, but Qian Huanyu could see that she was in a good mood.
“I understand, as long as you are happy.” Qian Huanyu said without hesitation.
“Even if you say that, I won’t be particularly grateful to you!” Sakurajima Mai turned her head and said in a pretentious manner. But the joy that could not be hidden in her eyes and the slightly raised corners of her mouth revealed her true feelings, and it was obvious that she was saying one thing and thinking another.
“Hey, I’m suddenly a little confused. What is our relationship now?” Qian Huanyu supported his chin with his hand, frowned slightly, and looked thoughtful.
“In my opinion, they are more than friends but less than lovers, right?” someone speculated.
“What are you talking about!” Sakurajima Mai’s face was full of confusion, her eyes fixed on Qian Huanyu, “Aren’t we just a senior and a junior relationship!” After saying that, seeing Qian Huanyu’s embarrassed look, she couldn’t help but burst out laughing, her laughter was clear and pleasant, like a silver bell.
“Don’t think about it. If… I’m just saying if, you behave well in the future, I wouldn’t mind being real friends with you. As for a closer relationship, that depends on your performance in the future.” Sakurajima Mai blushed, and there was a bit of shyness and embarrassment in her voice.
Qian Huanyu looked at the girl’s profile. The rich expression made his heart move. He couldn’t help but think that a girl whose joy, anger, sorrow and happiness were all written on her face was so cute.
“I just hope it’s not too difficult, otherwise I’m afraid I won’t be able to achieve it.” Qian Huanyu raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a smile.
“Even if it’s difficult, you have to do it!” Sakurajima Mai said, stretching out her small, crystal-clear fist and waving it twice in the air in a threatening manner.
“Don’t worry, even if I have to climb mountains of swords or descend into seas of fire, I will never back down!” Qian Huanyu said with a serious face and a firm tone. The two looked at each other and then laughed at the same time.
People passing by saw the two of them acting as intimately as a couple, and cast envious glances at them, constantly exclaiming, “This is youth!”
“Are you planning to go home now?” asked Mai Sakurajima curiously.
“No, I have something to do for the time being. I have to go to the headquarters of Raiji Library and hand the plan to my editor-in-charge.” Qian Huanyu answered truthfully.
“Raijiki Bunko? Can I go with you?” Sakurajima Mai said with her eyes wide open, full of anticipation, eager to try.
“Of course you can. Ordinary people can’t enter without special permission, but with me accompanying you, there will be no problem.” Qian Huanyu smiled confidently.
“That’s great! I’ve always wanted to see what the place where writers submit their works is like. This is a good opportunity to go and see it for myself!” Mai Sakurajima’s eyes lit up and she said excitedly.
In this way, Qian Huanyu felt the soft touch on his right arm while bringing Sakurajima Mai to the Raijiki Library with ease.
Sakurajima Mai followed Qian Huanyu into the place where his editor was, and as soon as she entered, she found that most of the posters here were promotional posters for novels she had read before. Piles of documents were neatly arranged, and although there were a lot of manuscripts, they did not seem messy at all.
At this time, Kagurazaka Ayame was reviewing documents. She looked up and saw Qian Huanyu. She waved her hand and called out, “Over here!”
The two heard the greeting and walked over. Just as Kagurazaka Ayame was about to speak, her eyes fell on Sakurajima Mai who was beside Qian Huanyu. She was slightly stunned, but quickly returned to normal.
“Teacher Qianhuan, is this your girlfriend?” Kagurazaka Ayame looked curious as she looked around Sakurajima Mai, scanning her figure up and down, and secretly thought that the girl had a pretty good figure.
“Not yet.” Qian Huanyu replied calmly.
“Not at the moment, I understand.” Kagurazaka Ayame looked as if she had suddenly realized something, and under Sakurajima Mai’s slightly reserved gaze, she laughed heartily, “Don’t be nervous, we don’t have so many rules here. Teacher Qian Huan, did you bring the plan?”
“I brought it.” Qian Huanyu said, took out the plan from his bag and handed it to Kagurazaka Ayame.
Kagurazaka Ayame took the plan, glanced through it, and after confirming that it was correct, a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
“Very good, I’ll just wait for Teacher Qian Huan to give me the contents of the first volume.” Kagurazaka Ayame looked at Qian Huanyu with anticipation.
“I will probably be able to finish it the day after tomorrow, which is Friday.” Qian Huanyu estimated the time based on his usual writing speed and gave an answer.
“Great, I’m waiting for your good news. Then your novel can be included in the ‘This light novel is amazing’ competition. Although most of the selected places have been confirmed, there have been cases of dark horses appearing in the competition.”
Kagurazaka Ayame thought for a moment and spoke slowly.
033 Senior, how about we have dinner at my house tonight? (Old version)
“It shouldn’t be a big problem to get first place in the selection.” Qian Huanyu thought of the agreement he made with a certain elf girl. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.
“Indeed, I have full confidence in you!” Kagurazaka Ayame seemed to have seen the scene of the novel selling like hot cakes, and her mood became excited.
“Oh, there’s one more thing.” Kagurazaka Ayame seemed to have suddenly remembered something, and she perked up and said, “‘We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day’ is going to be made into an anime, and now I want to ask you if you can give it a simpler name, preferably one that sticks to the theme.”
Sakurajima Mai stood quietly aside, watching Qian Huanyu who was lost in thought. At this moment, in her eyes, Qian Huanyu who was thinking seriously exuded a unique charm that made her unable to look away.
Not long after, Qian Huanyu paused and said slowly: “Let’s call it “Anohana”!”
“Anohana…” Kagurazaka Ayame repeated in a low voice, looking at Qian Huanyu with interest, “Don’t you want to consider other names?”
Mai Sakurajima also pricked up her ears, waiting attentively for Qian Huanyu’s answer.
“No need, this name is fine.” Qian Huanyu said in a firm tone, and continued, “I haven’t heard the name of the flower, but I know its scent. I know the name of the flower, but the flower is gone. I haven’t heard the name of the flower, but I know its scent. When I meet the flower again, I shed tears. When the person is still here, I haven’t heard the name of the flower. I know the name of the flower. The person is gone and the flower withers. I know the meaning of the flower, but I haven’t heard its name. When I see the flower, I haven’t heard its name. When I see the flower again, tears fall to the dark. We still don’t know the name of the flower we saw that day.” This passage basically summarizes the core content of the book “We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day”.
“As expected of you!” Kagurazaka Ayame couldn’t help but applaud, “This name is great, I will pass it on to the producers.”
Sakurajima Mai looked at Qian Huanyu, and an inexplicable sense of pride surged in her heart. Recalling the first time she read this book, she was deeply attracted by the delicate emotions and touching love story in it, and secretly vowed at that time that she must meet the author of this book in the future. Unexpectedly, now she actually met Qian Huanyu by chance. I have to say that fate is really wonderful, as if it is deliberately teasing people.
After chatting about some work matters in detail, the two agreed with Kagurazaka Ayame to send the contents of the first volume to her on Friday, and then Qian Huanyu and Sakurajima Mai said goodbye and left.
After leaving the Raiji Bunko headquarters, Sakurajima Mai took Qian Huanyu’s arm and asked, “Do you have anything else to do next? Is it time to go home?”
“Otherwise, do you still want me to take you to the hotel?” Qian Huanyu teased with a sly smile on his face.
The word “hotel” can easily arouse fantasies in the minds of some young people, and Mai Sakurajima is no exception. Her face turned slightly red, and she stretched out her hand to gently pinch Qian Huanyu’s arm, and said unhappily: “Don’t think about nonsense all day long!”
“I have to work hard to realize this ‘unrealistic’ idea.” Qian Huanyu said with a grin.
Sakurajima Mai turned her head away, but the scene that Qian Huanyu described emerged involuntarily in her mind. Her face suddenly turned red and she pinched Qian Huanyu’s arm hard again.
Qian Huanyu felt the flesh on his arm being pinched so hard that it hurt. He couldn’t help but twitch his cheek and protested, “Ms. Mai, could you be a little gentler on my arm?” As soon as he finished speaking, he received a roll of the eyes from Sakurajima Mai.
“You, my junior, are quite arrogant!” Sakurajima Mai raised her chin with a proud expression as if she was in control of everything, which made Qian Huanyu both angry and amused.
Qian Huanyu thought to himself, what is this? It’s really painful and happy. Feeling the soft touch of his arm being squeezed, he continued to enjoy this “special treatment” without making a sound.
“Senior, how about we have dinner at my house tonight?” Qian Huanyu suddenly suggested on the way home.
“I don’t have any problem with that.” Sakurajima Mai had been to Qian Huan’s house once before, so she didn’t refuse. She thought for a moment and then said, “Where’s your sister? I really want to meet her.”
“You’re talking about Sagiri!” Qian Huanyu recalled her cute little sister, and the corners of her mouth lifted unconsciously, revealing a gentle smile, “Her name is Sagiri, she’s very shy and a real stay-at-home. Even though she stays at home all day, her painting skills are very high. I asked her to draw illustrations for several of my books.”
“Then she must be a genius!” Mai Sakurajima heard this and became more curious about Sagiri. Suddenly, a woman’s intuition made her aware of a gaze. She subconsciously raised her head and happened to meet the source of the gaze.
That was the sight coming from the second-floor window of Qian Huan’s house…
A girl who looked like a delicate doll was hiding behind the curtains, and she carefully poked her head out. In the moonlight, Mai Sakurajima could see her clearly.
The girl has snow-white hair and skin, which looks particularly soft under the moonlight. Her pair of water-blue eyes secretly look at Sakurajima Mai, and her lips are slightly red, which is very cute.
Mai Sakurajima was stunned by the girl’s appearance, and for a moment she couldn’t think of any other words to describe her feelings at the moment.
The girl’s face is pure and clean, without a single flaw, just like an uncut jade, exuding a natural and innocent beauty.
However, Sakurajima Mai noticed that the girl’s cheeks were slightly puffed up, and she looked like she was angry.
She couldn’t help wondering: Angry? Why was she angry?
Mai Sakurajima was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked at Qian Huanyu beside her, and instantly understood the reason.
She tried to make her smile look friendly and raised her hand, trying to greet the girl.
However, when Sagiri discovered that she was seen, she hid like a frightened little rabbit and quickly pulled the curtains.
“What’s wrong? Why are you raising your hand?” Qian Huanyu asked with a puzzled look when he saw Sakurajima Mai’s actions.
“It’s okay, I just saw your sister.” Sakurajima Mai withdrew her gaze, recalled Sagiri’s appearance, and thought to herself: I must find an opportunity to have a good chat with this cute little girl in the future!
Qian Huanyu looked at the window on the second floor of his house, seemed to understand something, and stopped asking questions.
After returning home, Qian Huanyu put his bag on the sofa and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
“Please sit down for a while. Dinner will take a while to be ready.” Qian Huanyu said while busying himself.
034 Anyway, I have no intention of hiding it, so I’ll take this opportunity to tell you (old version)
“Let me help you.” Sakurajima Mai said, rolled up her sleeves, walked to Qian Huanyu, and began to wash the vegetables on the chopping board.
“Then I’ll trouble you.”
With the joint efforts of the two, dinner was soon ready. Sakurajima Mai looked at the dishes on the table, took a deep breath, and showed an expression of enjoyment on her face.
“It’s time to eat! Oh, by the way! We have to pack a meal for the little one upstairs first, otherwise I’m really afraid that she will be so hungry that she will break the ceiling.” Qian Huanyu teased with a smile.
“Wait a minute, I’ll go up with you!” said Sakurajima Mai, her eyes lighting up.
“Unless Sagiri asks me for help, she won’t see anyone,” Qian Huanyu reminded.
“It’s okay. I’ll just go up and take a look. It doesn’t matter if I can’t see him.”
Seeing that Sakurajima Mai was so insistent, Qian Huanyu did not refuse, and the two went upstairs together.
“Sagiri, I put dinner here.” Qian Huanyu knocked on the door and put the dinner tray at the door.
At this time, “Ding Ding Ding——”, Qian Huanyu’s phone rang with a text message alert sound, which rang three or four times in a row. He roughly guessed who sent it, took out his phone and saw that it was indeed Sagiri.
[Who is that woman? Why did she come to our house? ][Is she my brother’s girlfriend? I heard two footsteps coming upstairs. Is she outside the door now?]Sagiri sent a series of questions via text messages. Sakurajima Mai, who was standing next to Qian Huanyu, saw these text messages out of the corner of her eye and also noticed the anxiety in Sagiri’s words.
“You two siblings have such a good relationship.” Sakurajima Mai glanced at Qian Huanyu, leaned close to his ear and whispered, “Why don’t you tell her about me?”
“I have no intention of hiding it anyway, so I’ll take this opportunity to tell you.”
Qian Huanyu tapped quickly on the phone screen, edited a message and sent it out.
[She is my senior, her name is Sakurajima Mai. She is the one I told you to help yesterday. Her troubles have been solved.][Senior…]After a while, Sagiri replied and asked a question that caught Qian Huanyu off guard.
[How is her figure? Especially her cleavage. ]Qian Huanyu saw the message and subconsciously turned to look at Sakurajima Mai. Sakurajima Mai was also looking at him, and it was obvious that she had also seen Sagiri’s text message.
For a moment, an awkward silence filled the air. More than ten seconds passed and no one spoke.
Qian Huanyu originally wanted to turn his gaze away from the scene of the two people staring at each other and take a good look at the girl in front of him, but at this moment, a sharp gaze shot over, forcing him to stop.
I saw a slender and crystal clear little hand gently placed on his waist, and the owner of the hand had a smile on his face.
Qian Huanyu pretended to be calm, picked up his phone and sent a message: [I think it’s pretty good. Among the people I know, it will definitely be among the best. Just like you said, the cleavage is really outstanding.] After sending it, he secretly observed Sakurajima Mai’s expression, and when he saw that she was not angry, the big stone in his heart fell to the ground.
For Sakurajima Mai, this meeting might be a good opportunity to get to know Sagiri. The first impression is crucial, and she is also very curious why Sagiri suddenly asked about her cleavage.
Qian Huanyu sent a tentative message: [Do you want to meet her? Sagiri. ]Mai Sakurajima, who was standing nearby, stared at Qian Huanyu’s phone screen nervously, not daring to blink.
After the message was sent, there was no response for half a minute. Just when Qian Huanyu was at his wit’s end and was about to give up, the phone screen lit up and Sagiri replied: [Okay, but you have to agree to one condition. ]“Conditions?” Qian Huanyu and Sakurajima Mai looked at each other, puzzled. Sakurajima Mai didn’t hesitate at all, nodded decisively and said: “Promise her! Don’t worry.”
Qian Huanyu gently patted Mai’s soft shoulders and comforted her: “Sagiri’s personality is not that bad.”
A few minutes later, Sakurajima Mai, who was blindfolded, sighed helplessly, and her lips curled down slightly: “Even if you are a model, you don’t have to cover your eyes, right?”
Qian Huanyu smiled awkwardly and explained, “Sagiri is very shy. She specifically told me that she would never see you unless you were blindfolded.”
“Why do I feel like I’m on a pirate ship?” Sakurajima Mai said with a wry smile.
“It will be over soon. I will take you to see her now.” Qian Huanyu said, holding the girl’s soft hand. Sakurajima Mai was not shy and followed him into the house frankly.
As the door handle turned with a “click”, the door slowly opened, and a little head popped out from behind the door, looking around vigilantly like a small animal.
Seeing that Mai Sakurajima was blindfolded, Sagiri breathed a sigh of relief. But then, her bright eyes noticed Qian Huanyu and Mai Sakurajima holding hands, and her cheeks instantly puffed up.
“Sagiri, is it okay?” Qian Huanyu asked, his eyes falling on Sagiri’s petite body.
“Okay, come in.” Sagiri replied listlessly, turned around and led the two of them into the house.
As the saying goes, troubles go away quickly as they come. Sagiri picked up the drawing board and stared at Sakurajima Mai intently, as if she had found a rare treasure, with a silly smile on her face: “I’ve been looking forward to you finding a model for a long time. Wow, this figure is so great, and the skin is so white, is she wearing no makeup?”
Sagiri, who was in the right mood, looked at Mai Sakurajima with an obsessed look on her face. The tip of the pen in her hand moved quickly on the drawing board, outlining Mai Sakurajima’s graceful lines.
Mai Sakurajima listened to the excited cry of the girl beside her, smiled awkwardly, sat on the bed and asked: “Your name… is Izumi Sagiri?”
However, no one responded to her. The only sound in the room was the “thump thump” of the pen tip hitting the drawing board.
Qian Huanyu whispered in Sakurajima Mai’s ear: “Sagiri is engrossed in painting now and can’t answer you for the time being. Please be patient for a moment.”
“Okay.” Sakurajima Mai had no choice but to agree. But being stared at like this made her feel uncomfortable, as if she was sitting on pins and needles, even though there were only three people in the room, including her.
Qian Huanyu looked at Sagiri who was concentrating on painting and did not disturb her. He just waited quietly by the side.
Finally, with the last stroke of the pen, Mai Sakurajima’s modeling work this time was over, and the cloth covering her eyes was removed.
035 I am Mai Sakurajima. Nice to meet you. Please take care of me. (Old version)
It has to be said that Mai Sakurajima’s many years of acting career are not in vain. Sometimes Sagiri asks her to make some subtle expressions, and she can easily control them and perform naturally and smoothly.
This made Sagiri’s eyes light up, and she kept praising her. In just a few minutes, she completely accepted Sakurajima Mai.
Sagiri was admiring her own work with great satisfaction. Sakurajima Mai leaned over to take a look and couldn’t help clapping in amazement. The character in the painting was exactly like herself, with all the micro-expressions on her face perfectly restored, and all that was left was to color it.
“It’s a great painting.” Mai Sakurajima praised sincerely.
“Thank you…” Sagiri looked at Sakurajima Mai who was right in front of her, and suddenly became a little flustered. She subconsciously hid behind Qian Huanyu, and secretly looked at her with her eyes out.
After coming out of her painting state, Sagiri turned back into the extremely shy girl, but the disgust in her eyes was gone, and she seemed to have accepted Sakurajima Mai.
“I’m Sakurajima Mai. It’s our first meeting. Please take care of me.” Sakurajima Mai gently lifted the hair beside her ear and said tenderly.
Perhaps it was Sakurajima Mai’s friendly temperament that made Sagiri feel that she was not a threat, and she slowly walked out from behind Qian Huanyu.
“Hello…” Sagiri responded in a low voice with her eyes evasive.
At this moment, she is like a newborn kitten. No one wants to get close to her except those who she trusts at first sight. If you want to get close to her, you can only try slowly and actively express friendliness. Although it will be a little difficult at the beginning, it will be much easier after getting familiar with her.
“I heard that you like painting very much. Today I saw with my own eyes that your painting is really better than many professionals!” Sakurajima Mai had a gentle smile on her lips. She spoke softly like an older sister next door, gradually relaxing Sagiri’s nervous mood.
“This is all thanks to you…” Sagiri whispered, “If I didn’t have a good model like you, I wouldn’t be able to draw this effect.”
“If you need any help in the future, you can always come to me.” Sakurajima Mai smiled and squatted down, saying gently, “I look forward to seeing more of your works, Sagiri.”
Sagiri was so shy that she turned around and crawled into the bed, trying to hide her expression. However, her soft “hmm” was still heard by Sakurajima Mai.
Mai Sakurajima looked at the bulging quilt, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously lifted up, revealing a happy smile. She knew that when dealing with such a shy girl, she couldn’t be impatient, otherwise it would easily backfire. She had quite a bit of experience in this regard.
Back in the living room, there was a steaming hot meal on the table. It took less than fifteen minutes from start to finish.
Sakurajima Mai was in a good mood and finally had the chance to taste the delicious food.
“Your sister is so cute. I want to hold her in my hands and treat her well.” Sakurajima Mai said with emotion as if she remembered something.
“Just come here more often in the future.” Qian Huanyu said with a smile, “Sagiri must want to make friends with you, which will help her open her heart.”
“You say you’re doing this for Sagiri, but you’re actually doing this for yourself!” Sakurajima Mai saw through his thoughts at a glance and snorted, “But if there’s a chance, I’ll come.”
“Has a chance?” Qian Huanyu caught this key word and asked in surprise, “Are you planning to make a comeback?”
“How do you know?” Sakurajima Mai’s face was full of surprise. She pouted in disappointment because her little thoughts were seen through.
“That’s not hard to guess.” Qian Huanyu stretched and said, “When you come back, I’ll help you promote it.”
“But before that, I have a little selfish desire.” Qian Huanyu stood up, walked to Sakurajima Mai, gently lifted her chin, leaned forward, and said in her ear with a low and magnetic voice, “Whether it’s filming a movie or a commercial, I don’t allow you to have any ambiguous behavior with other men. This is my bottom line.”
Qian Huanyu’s unexpected strength this time was very different from his usual friendly image, but it made Sakurajima Mai feel happy because it showed that he really cared about her.
“I promise you.” Sakurajima Mai’s eyes were full of tenderness, with an elegant smile on the corner of her mouth. Without any hesitation, she answered straightforwardly.
“How is the situation at your home now? After you regained your sense of existence, your mother hasn’t called you yet?” Qian Huanyu asked, suddenly changing the subject.
“I’ve beaten her, but she’s still persuading me to make a comeback.” Mai Sakurajima laughed bitterly at herself, “Even if I decide to make a comeback, I won’t go to her agency. I can’t believe she’s my mother.” After she finished speaking, a hint of pleasure after revenge appeared on her face.
“So, you don’t have an agent or an agency now?” Qian Huanyu asked after thinking for a moment.
“That’s right. But it’s not a big problem. I know several female agents in the entertainment industry. They are nice people and won’t do anything behind your back.” Sakurajima Mai deliberately emphasized the word “female”.
“Let me help you. I happen to know someone.” Qian Huanyu said, taking out his cell phone to look for a number.
“You actually know someone in the entertainment industry?” Sakurajima Mai looked at Qian Huanyu in surprise, and suddenly felt that she seemed to know too little about him, and there were still many unknowns about him waiting for her to discover.
All I know is that the boy in front of me has a maturity and stability that I have never encountered before, and being with him always makes me feel safe and comfortable.
But Mai Sakurajima did not feel disappointed. After all, they had only known each other for a few days, and exploring the secrets of this boy who was younger than her was actually very attractive to her.
“Found it, please wait a moment.” Qian Huanyu said as he dialed the phone.
Sakurajima Mai’s eyes moved as she thought to herself that even if there was no result in the end, she would not complain or be disappointed. After all, in her heart, she had not had too high expectations to begin with, and she had even thought of words to comfort herself.
After all, this involves people from two different circles. In her opinion, this matter is very difficult, and anyone would probably think so.
“Beep——” The call was connected, Qian Huanyu waited patiently for the other party to answer. With a special prompt tone, a voice came from the other end of the phone.
“Who is this?” A middle-aged female voice sounded.
“Aunt He Chuan, I haven’t contacted you for a long time. It’s me.” Qian Huanyu greeted with a smile.
“Qian Huan-jun?” The middle-aged woman on the other end of the phone seemed a little bit unbelieving. Even Sakurajima Mai could hear the surprise in her voice clearly.
“It’s me. Are you busy recently?” Qian Huanyu asked casually.
036 Are you free this Saturday? Let’s meet and talk (old version)
“It’s okay. You are a young master who usually doesn’t care about anything, why did you think of calling me today? Do you have another good script for me?” She seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and there was a hint of urgency in her tone.
Qian Huanyu tapped the table lightly, and after a few seconds of silence, he said, “Yes, I do, but I have a condition. Do you know Sakurajima Mai?”
“Mai Sakurajima?” Hearing that there was a script, the middle-aged woman almost couldn’t control her excitement, but after hearing the following words, she thought about it for a while. She was not stupid, so she naturally understood that Qian Huanyu was submitting a trade-off.
“Yes, she gained a large number of fans with her innocent and lovely appearance when she debuted. She is very popular. However, there are also many rumors about her.”
“Do me a favor and let her work under you. You should understand what I mean.” Qian Huanyu’s tone contained a hint of command, but strangely, the other party did not feel dissatisfied, but felt it was natural.
“Are you free this Saturday? Let’s meet and talk in detail.” She thought about it and agreed.
“This Saturday… no problem.” Qian Huanyu nodded and responded in a low voice.
Qian Huanyu exuded a calm aura, and his tone left no room for doubt: “Listen carefully, this is not a request, but an order. You’d better understand what I mean.”
The middle-aged woman suddenly woke up from her dream and realized that the two of them were in a superior-subordinate relationship at the moment. She quickly responded: “I understand, I just want to see her.”
Qian Huanyu regained his composure and said soothingly, “Don’t be nervous. You know me. She will definitely satisfy you.”
The middle-aged woman relaxed a little, knowing the importance of the matter, and took it seriously. She said, “I have always trusted your judgment. It has never changed over the years.”
On weekdays, they get along like old neighbors, and even though there is a huge gap in their status and position, they are still friendly.
But this time Qian Huanyu’s tone was so serious, which meant that Sakurajima Mai’s status beside him was definitely not ordinary, otherwise he would not have called in person to arrange this matter.
After hanging up the phone, Kawahara Keiko opened the notebook on the table and began to carefully look through Sakurajima Mai’s detailed information.
After checking, she felt relieved. Fortunately, Mai Sakurajima has good conditions, outstanding appearance, and a decent number of fans, but the public opinion online is not so good, and there are a lot of criticisms.
Keiko Kawahara studied the reasons carefully. According to common sense, such negative public opinion should not last so long, so there is only one possibility.
“Could it be that someone deliberately hired a group of trolls to stir up trouble?”
Keiko Kawahara frowned, and when she thought of this possibility, she immediately called the public relations team to handle the matter.
On the other side, Qian Huanyu had just put away her phone when Sakurajima Mai couldn’t wait to ask: “Qian Huan, the Kawahara you just mentioned, could it be the super famous Kawahara Keiko? The great director who filmed “Tokyo Love Story” and “Life is Beautiful”? ” She stared at Qian Huanyu with shock on her face.
Qian Huanyu was a little surprised: “You know her too?”
Sakurajima Mai ignored Qian Huanyu’s surprise, stared at him blankly, and asked, “It can’t be that they have the same name, right?” She really couldn’t believe it.
Qian Huanyu replied nonchalantly: “The famous Kawahara Keiko seems to be the only one.”
Hearing this answer, Sakurajima Mai really wanted to pry open Qian Huanyu’s head to see what he was thinking.
“Tokyo Love Story” and “Life is Beautiful”, both dramas set the highest record for single-episode ratings in Japan, not to mention that Keiko Kawahara also has a series of box office hits. She is known as Japan’s number one director.
Whether it is TV series or movies, she has achieved quite outstanding results.
But Qian Huanyu could actually talk to her directly, and his attitude showed no respect at all, as casual as if he was chatting with friends.
When it came to his own affairs, Qian Huanyu not only did not try to please or fawn on others, but his tone was surprisingly tough.
Sakurajima Mai stared at Qian Huanyu in a daze, then suddenly stood up and leaned her pretty face closer. As the faint body fragrance spread from her body, she said in a suspicious tone, “Your last name is not Qian Huan, but Kawahara, right? Could it be that you are Kawahara Keiko’s illegitimate child, and the kind of child that your mother treats badly out of guilt?”
Qian Huanyu’s mouth twitched, and he said, “Your imagination is too rich. I won’t tell you the specific reason now, you will know it later.”
Seeing Qian Huanyu pretending to be mysterious, Sakurajima Mai snorted angrily: “Forget it if you don’t tell me. I don’t want to know.”
Qian Huanyu looked at the proud Sakurajima Mai. Her childish look made him laugh. He stretched out his hand and gently scratched her nose: “So what if you know, so what if you don’t know, will this change the relationship between us, Senior Sister?”
Sakurajima Mai was almost accustomed to Qian Huanyu’s intimate behavior. She said seriously: “Then you have to tell me next time. Also, I’m older than you, why do you feel like my brother?” As she said that, she glared at Qian Huanyu with dissatisfaction.
Qian Huanyu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, but did not respond.
In his opinion, when in love, men have to take the initiative, otherwise it is easy for them to be led by the women, which will not be good for the development of the relationship over time.
After making an appointment with Sakurajima Mai to meet this Saturday afternoon, Qian Huanyu kindly sent her home.
After that, he returned to his room, turned on his computer, and continued to work as a programmer.
Time passed silently, and on Friday afternoon, the warm sunshine shone on the streets. At Sobu High School, Chigenha and Yukinoshita Yukino said goodbye and headed to Raiji Bunko.
It is worth mentioning that there is a new member in the Service Club, Yuigahama Yui.
This lively and active girl brought a lot of vitality to the originally quiet service club, but this also meant that the “two-person world” mode of getting along between Yukinoshita Yukino and Chi Huanyu was officially over.
Yukinoshita Yukino and Chigenha had no objection to Yuigahama Yui joining, and advisor Hiratsuka-sensei readily stamped the application for admission.
Hiratsuka-sensei also hopes that there will be more members in the Service Club, so that Yukinoshita Yukino and Chigenha can get rid of the label of “problem children” by making friends.
However, after this, Qian Huanyu will have to spend more time dealing with Yuigahama Yui.
Currently, the Service Department is mainly responsible for handling commissions, but students of this school rarely ask the Service Department for help. Qian Huanyu was happy to have some free time and left early.
Yukinoshita Yukino would leave the club at a fixed time. She felt that the club was more suitable for her than being alone at home.
Although the feeling between the two is not much different, she won’t be too bored now that she has Yuigahama Yui by her side.
037 Teacher Qian Huan, I have finally seen you here! (Old version)
Qian Huanyu was walking on a busy street, waiting for the traffic light, when a large advertising billboard on a tall building caught his attention.
The annual provincial festival is about to hold a large-scale event in Akihabara. During the event, figures, books and other commodities will have different degrees of discounts.
Although Akihabara has many people visiting on normal days, the heaviest flow of people is during the last two or three months before the event.
At this time of year, the flow of people increases significantly.
During the event, there will be not only beautiful ladies from Csoplya, but also book signings by authors, large-scale concerts and other activities, which people are very much looking forward to.
This is a rare opportunity for writers and merchants.
Writers can take this opportunity to increase their popularity and get closer to their fans, so they hold book signing events.
Merchants want to take advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune, so they launch various discount activities, and everyone has detailed plans.
Unlike his previous life when he was eager to travel to the “holy land” of Akihabara, Qian Huanyu is no longer so curious about Akihabara and his mentality has become very calm.
After all, for him now, taking a train in less than ten minutes to get to Akihabara is like getting tired of playing a game, he just goes there occasionally to hang out.
“Should we take Sagiri to Akihabara this year? I remember she always wanted to go there.”
At this time, the green light came on, and before Qian Huanyu could think about it, he was ready to move forward. At this moment, a faint sigh came from his ears.
“It’s that time again…”
The voice was soft and pleasant. Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but turn his head slightly and glance at the person who was speaking.
It was a young girl with long, smooth black hair and a curvy figure.
The exposed skin glowed softly in the sun. She was wearing an ordinary school uniform, but her beautiful legs wrapped in black stockings under her skirt were particularly eye-catching.
She has delicate features and a quiet temperament. Her appearance is perfect and is in no way inferior to Yukinoshita Yukino.
In order to make her outfit less monotonous, she also wore a white headband.
This makes her both noble and elegant, as inviolable as a holy princess, and subtly evokes different emotions in people’s hearts.
Qian Huanyu was stunned for a few seconds, but soon came to his senses and laughed at himself: “I’m so old, why am I still like a nympho?”
He didn’t think any more about it, gently pulled his collar to breathe, then strode forward, walking towards the headquarters of Raiji Bunko without looking back.
His words seemed to be heard by the girl. She opened her scarlet eyes and glanced at his departing back.
But she didn’t care much. In her opinion, passers-by were just passers-by and there would be no intersection between them.
The girl was wearing black stockings that had a fleshy color, not pure black, so you could vaguely see her skin. She took a step and walked towards her destination at a leisurely pace.
Coincidentally, after turning a few corners, she found that the boy was still walking in front of her.
If the boy had not kept a steady pace and kept a distance of about 20 meters from her, she would have suspected that he had some bad intentions.
When they arrived at the building with the Raiji Library sign, the girl was surprised to find that they were going to the same destination. The boy entered the building before her and was not stopped by the staff.
The girl guessed that he was either a staff member of Raijiki Library or a writer who came to submit his manuscript. Judging from his age, it was unlikely that he was a staff member.
In other words…
“Is it a writer who is about my age?”
The girl whispered to herself. She did not encounter the same sense of competition as other writers of her age. She just looked at the building of the Raiji Library, sighed softly, and walked in.
The bag on her shoulder contained her new works, but at this moment, her mood was no longer as passionate as before, only numbness and melancholy.
As soon as Qian Huanyu arrived at the third floor of Raiji Bunko, which was Kagurazaka Ayame’s exclusive office, she was warmly welcomed by her.
“Teacher Qian Huan, I’ve finally got you here! Did you bring the new work?” Kagurazaka Ayame looked at Qian Huanyu with anticipation.
Qian Huanyu smiled and replied, “I brought it. I checked it carefully several times. There should be no problem. Take a look.” As he spoke, he took out the neatly stacked printouts from his bag and laid them flat on the white table. At the same time, he opened the closed notebook, which contained an unprinted version so that he could modify it at any time.
“Let me see.”
Kagurazaka Ayame looked at the manuscript with eyes as if she had seen a huge treasure, and read it carefully with full concentration.
Time passed slowly, and she gradually immersed herself in the manuscript. After finishing the first chapter of the first volume, she came back to her senses, raised her head, and did not continue reading.
She was deeply fascinated by the wonderful death game setting, the plot similar to passing a level, and the delicate psychological changes of the characters. But thinking that the person in front of her was still waiting for her feedback, she didn’t want to leave a bad impression.
“It’s very well written! Let us check for typos. We really admire your serious attitude. This manuscript can basically be packaged and sold directly, but this is a necessary process for publishing, which may delay it for two days.”
Kagurazaka Ayame finished her sigh, took the manuscript, and resisted the urge to continue reading. She said, “It will be available for sale next Monday. The online serialized version will be a week later than the physical book. You should know this.”
“I understand. I’ll leave the operational matters to you. If you have any questions, just call me.” Qian Huanyu didn’t have much opinion on this.
Kagurazaka Ayame thought for a moment and said, “It just so happens that the Akihabara event is about to start. We will definitely make a lot of money this time! It would be great if you could attend the autograph session.”
At this point, Kagurazaka Ayame felt a little regretful. Qian Huanyu just smiled and didn’t respond. After the two talked about some things in detail, Qian Huanyu said goodbye and left.
When Qian Huanyu passed by the passage and was about to go down from the third floor, the sound of chatting coming from a room with an open door attracted his attention.
He looked inside out of curiosity and found that it was the girl who had impressed him so much when he met her at the traffic light!
“She’s a writer?”
Qian Huanyu looked at her a few more times in surprise, and quietly observed her from outside the door, and found that her face did not look very well.
“Teacher Kasumi Shiko, I read the second volume of your “Love Metronome”, and it is quite different from what I expected. The unique charm of the first volume is completely gone. Could it be that the previous sales have affected your creative state?” The editor looked at the beautiful girl sitting opposite him and helplessly put the manuscript in his hand on the table.
038 Sure, why, are you interested in her? (Old version)
The editor looked at the girl in front of him, whose appearance was outstanding enough to make all men fall in love with her, and sighed silently in his heart.
Thinking back to the girl’s new book “Love Metronome”, the delicate portrayal of emotions in the book was so impressive that even she, as an editor, couldn’t help but admire it.
This girl is not only young, but also a great beauty. She should have shined and made her mark last time, but who could have thought that “Clannad” would pop up halfway through.
When it comes to emotional description, Love Metronome pales in comparison to Clannad. Any light novel that describes emotions pales in comparison to Clannad.
As soon as Clannad was released, it was hailed as a masterpiece by everyone! Its hot sales directly led to a sharp drop in the sales of other romance novels, and Kasumi Shiko was one of the victims affected.
Although the early foreshadowing of “Clannad” is a bit bland and boring, it lays the groundwork for the amazing plot in the later stage. It caused a huge sensation as soon as it was released, and various recommendations and recommendations were overwhelming, which really defeated most of the similar works.
Although the sales of Kasumi Shiko’s “Love Metronome” recovered in the later period, it was still far less than expected.
“I admit that Mr. Qian Huan’s “Clannad” did make me depressed for a while, but I’m not jealous, I just feel a little lost.” The girl said calmly, but the unwillingness that was hard to conceal on her face was visible to everyone.
The works she created on her own were hit so hard that she had no power to fight back. She was not a person who would give up easily, but the huge gap in her performance and the pain in her heart that no one could tell made her sit alone quietly in countless dark nights, unable to let go for a long time.
“Well, you’d better work harder. I hope you can get out of the shadow of failure as soon as possible. Such a great creative talent cannot be buried. Please rewrite the second volume.” The editor shook her head helplessly. This was the nth time she had asked the author to rewrite it, and the pressure in her heart was growing.
“I understand.” The girl took a deep breath, hugged her work, and walked out of the room with a lonely look on her face.
Genius? The girl laughed at herself in her heart. When she closed the door and looked up, she found a person standing opposite her.
The man had black hair and eyes. Upon closer inspection, it was the boy she had met at the traffic light intersection. The boy looked at her quietly without saying anything.
Did he hear the conversation just now? Was he going to laugh at me for overestimating my own abilities? The girl was already in a bad mood, and now she subconsciously thought of the worst. Her eyes became cold, trying to use this coldness to cover up her inner fragility.
“Tram…” The boy’s footsteps echoed in the not-so-spacious passage, and he walked towards the girl step by step.
“Sorry…” The boy said this softly as he and the girl passed each other.
The girl was stunned when she heard this. When she came to her senses, the boy had disappeared from her sight.
In a bookstore.
“This should be the work of the writer Kasumi Shiko.” Qian Huanyu gently flipped the pages of the book. After confirming that it was correct, he put the book into his bag, intending to read it carefully after returning home.
Although he had said “sorry” to Kasumi Shiko before, Qian Huanyu didn’t feel too guilty. After all, in this competitive society, the fittest survive and the weak are eliminated. If he had to apologize every time he defeated a competitor, the apology could fill a novel.
On a quiet night, Qian Huanyu finished dinner and sent Sakurajima Mai home.
At present, Mai Sakurajima has not started her work as an actress yet, so she has plenty of time and can freely arrange to do what she likes. Therefore, she comes to see Qian Huanyu and Sagiri almost every night.
Their two homes are very close, less than 300 meters apart, and can be reached in a few minutes’ walk, making it very convenient for them to meet.
“Next, let’s watch “Love Metronome”. But before that…” Qian Huanyu called the editor after returning home.
“Ms. Kagurazaka, do you know Kasumi Shiko?” Qian Huanyu asked directly as soon as the phone was connected.
“I know. The editor in charge of her work is a good friend of mine. Why are you suddenly asking about her?” Kagurazaka Ayame was a little confused and didn’t understand why Qian Huanyu called to ask about this person at this time.
“Can you tell me about her situation?” Qian Huanyu said.
“Sure. Why, are you interested in her?” Kagurazaka Ayame asked with a hint of curiosity in her tone.
“A little bit.” Qian Huanyu did not deny it.
“Okay, now that you’ve opened your mouth, I’ll satisfy your curiosity. I’ll tell you about her book first. Actually, this matter has something to do with you.” Kagurazaka Ayame thought for a moment, and slowly told her the whole story, including Kasumi Shiko’s current difficult situation.
“Xia Shizi…” Qian Huanyu muttered the name in a low voice. As the impression of the name became deeper and deeper, he gradually remembered a person from his previous life. He knew Xia Shizi, but she didn’t know him.
At first he didn’t connect the two people, but he didn’t expect that they were acquaintances. Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but smile, thanked Kagurazaka Ayame, and hung up the phone.
Then he took out the book “Love Metronome” from his bag, sniffed the scent of ink emanating from the pages, opened the first page, and began to read it carefully.
Meanwhile, in a house in Tokyo, a young girl was sitting cross-legged in front of a laptop computer wearing loose and comfortable home clothes. Even at home, she was wearing black stockings. If you look down from above, you can vaguely see that she was only wearing one piece of clothing. Because she was alone at home, her dress was much more casual.
There is a book on the desk with “Kasumigaoka Utaha” written on the cover, which makes it easy to associate it with the writer Kasumigaoka Utaha, who is the same person.
Feelings of worry and boredom continued to spread in Kasumigaoka Utaha’s mind. The contents of the second volume of “Love Metronome” were rejected again and again, and her heart was gradually filled with anxiety and uneasiness.
After all, she was just a 16- or 17-year-old girl, a freshman in high school. After experiencing so many setbacks, she couldn’t be so open-minded and always maintain a positive and optimistic attitude.
“I can’t write at all…” Kasumigaoka Utaha bit her lip as she looked at the blank document on the computer screen. Her fair fingers were on the keyboard, but she couldn’t type a complete sentence.
039 I have also read this book, it is really great! (Old version)
She knew in her heart that if she wanted her romance novel to beat Qian Huanqi’s work, it must have an unforgettable and exciting plot, and the writing must also be excellent enough.
Thinking back to the boy who said “sorry” to her today, Kasumigaoka Utaha’s thoughts drifted away involuntarily. Finally, her eyes fell on the book she wrote, thinking that the boy would definitely read it after buying it, but she didn’t know what he would say after reading it.
She didn’t want to think about it anymore, so she turned her eyes away from the laptop and looked at the bookshelf, looking at the row of Qian Huanqi’s novels with complicated eyes. She was a little angry, but she couldn’t help but admire Qian Huanqi for being able to write such a touching and gripping work.
She has also read the book that beat her, Clannad. The complicated emotional entanglement between the hero and heroine in the book is something she may not be able to handle if she were to write it. There are also works such as Anohana and 5 Centimeters per Second, which are also very impressive.
Even when she was writing the first volume of “Love Metronome”, she borrowed a lot of plots from Qian Huan’s works.
Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed softly, gave up the idea of ​​continuing writing, and picked up the new book “Your Name” which had just been published by Teacher Qian Huan not long ago. She had not finished reading this book yet.
[After the sand collapses, there will always be some grains of sand that will not disappear, and that is loneliness. At this moment, I suddenly realized that after this, the only thing left in my heart is this loneliness. This feeling is like someone forcibly stuffing a heavy burden into my heart, and I can only move forward with this loneliness.
For some reason, I suddenly had a stubborn idea. If this world is so cruel, then I will take this sole loneliness and use all my strength to prove my existence to the world.
Even if I am separated from my loved one by a world, even if I can never see him again in this life, I will keep fighting and will never give in to this world. Driven by this strong emotion, I seemed to forget everything, even forgetting that I had forgotten this matter. Finally, I shouted loudly to the night sky: “What is your name?”】
[Even if I forget your name and your appearance, my love for you will never disappear. In your past, I was vaguely involved in your dreams; so, in your future, I will definitely accompany you to the end. ]Time passed slowly, and the soft light shone on Kasumigaoka Utaha’s pretty face. She read the last few chapters of the book in one breath, and then closed “Your Name”.
The love story that transcends time and space, as well as the final encounter between the hero and heroine, made Kasumigaoka Utaha sigh that the plot and writing style are so outstanding. There are many beautiful sentences in the book, and if it were her, she would definitely not be able to write such perfect content.
She really didn’t want to give up just like that… But reality was cruel. Without the support of resources, no matter how good the work was, it would be difficult to succeed. From the market feedback of the first volume of “Love Metronome”, although there were many good reviews, most readers felt that this was already her peak work and did not believe that there would be a second volume.
In this case, even if the second volume is written, readers’ expectations will be much lower than expected. But “Love Metronome” is her first novel, and she is really unwilling to end it in this way.
“Ding ding…” Suddenly, the reminder sound of the blogger’s special follower rang in the quiet bedroom. This reminder sound only sounds when the special follower updates the status, and Kasumigaoka Utaha only set the writer Qian Huanqi as the special follower.
After hesitating for a few seconds, she opened her phone. Although Qian Huanqi was a competitor and his works had caused a decline in the sales of her own books, this did not affect Kasumigaoka Utaha’s love for his works.
When Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at the contents of the blog, she was stunned for a moment. Her slender legs, which were originally shaking, stopped shaking and remained in the same position without moving.
[When I went to the bookstore today, I accidentally found a very good book. I bought it and read it in one breath.
I have to strongly recommend this book to everyone. This book is called “Love Metronome”, written by Kasumi Shiko, who is said to be a female writer. The delicate dialogues and character portrayals in the book are very good, and such a good work should not be buried. 】
There is also a picture below, which shows a real-life light novel titled “Love Metronome”.
Is this a recommendation for my book? Kasumigaoka Utaha was a little stunned, watching the number of comments gradually increase. I don’t know him, why would he recommend my book? Moreover, the recommendation he wrote was very detailed, not only pointing out the advantages of the book, but also mentioning the shortcomings. It was obvious that he had read it carefully, and he could even see that my writing style was a little immature, guessing that this was my first time writing a novel and I didn’t know much about the writing format.
Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly remembered the boy she met during the day. Could it be him? Her mood became very complicated, and her breathing stagnated slightly. She seemed to have thought of something, and she quickly enlarged the picture, squinting her beautiful eyes to look carefully, and suddenly, a line of small words came into her sight.
“Publisher: Fuzugawa Bookstore in Chiwa District, Tokyo, number…”
She could see this information because the publisher of each light novel is printed on the cover, which facilitates promotion and allows readers to more easily find and purchase other books from the same publisher.
Raigeki Bunko and Fuzugawa Publishing have a cooperative relationship, one is responsible for online business, and the other is responsible for offline business, with a clear division of labor. With Raigeki Bunko’s position in the industry, Fuzugawa Publishing does not have to worry about not having excellent works published.
There was a bookstore called Fuzugawa not far from her home, and that was the one the boy went to that morning! But, could this just be a coincidence?
Kasumigaoka Utaha took a deep breath and slowly opened the blog, her eyes quietly falling on the comments. These comments were mixed, but the majority of them were positive.
“Teacher Qian Huan also read “Love Metronome”? I’ve read this book too, it’s really great!”
“I was quite impressed by this book. It is indeed an excellent work. It’s a pity that it was released on the same day as Mr. Qian Huan’s work, otherwise it would have been a big hit!”
More and more people are discussing “Love Metronome”. Good books are always worth spreading by word of mouth, and the writing style of this book is also quite good.
It is said that gold will always shine, and what Kasumigaoka Utaha lacked was an opportunity. But at this moment, she was not as happy as she had imagined.
040 I understand, thank you very much (old version)
Her mind was in a mess, and the only thing that made her feel better was that Qian Huanqi recommended her book after reading it completely. If he had recommended it before finishing it, she didn’t know how to deal with it.
Leiji Library would not invest too much money in publicity for an unknown newcomer like her, and now Qian Huanyu was helping her in disguise.
However, her unwillingness and desire for revenge became stronger and stronger…
She clicked on Qian Huanyu’s private message, not caring whether the other party would see her message among the many private messages, and firmly typed a few lines on the keyboard with her fingers: “Teacher Qian Huan, I will not give up, sooner or later I will defeat you!”
Perhaps it was a coincidence that Qian Huanyu accidentally opened his personal backstage when he was about to go to bed and saw a message from a person named “Xia Shizi”. It was not difficult for him to imagine the appearance of the stubborn girl on the other end of the network cable.
It was quite unexpected that the author came to me right after I recommended the book.
Qian Huanyu also suspected that it was someone pretending to be him, but when he saw the writer certification mark on the back of the other person’s blog, he was sure that it was the real person.
After thinking for a moment, he replied: “I just happened to find this good book and recommended it.”
“Not giving up is not something you can just say, you have to take real action. Since you said you want to beat me, then use your book and sales to prove yourself, that’s the right way. I can give you some advice on writing light novels, it’s up to you whether you listen to it or not.”
The famous writer actually replied to a stranger. Does this confirm the book recommendation he made this morning?
Sitting back at the computer desk, Kasumigaoka Utaha received Qian Huanyu’s message with high morale.
“Is he planning to train me and then have me defeat him? Is he arrogant, or does he just disdain me?”
Kasumigaoka Utaha closed her eyes, and various thoughts kept flashing through her mind.
In the field of emotional novels, Qian Huanqi is undoubtedly a towering existence, a mountain that is difficult for her to climb.
If it were someone else, they would have angrily blocked him and never wanted to see him again. Although doing so may make you feel good at the time, it will not change anything in the end. To put it bluntly, it is just a disguised way of admitting defeat.
But Kasumigaoka Utaha is not that kind of person. If she gave up so easily, she would not be Kasumigaoka Utaha!
With a fighting spirit in her eyes, she replied without hesitation: “Okay!”
Then, without any hesitation, she sent the outline of the second volume of her novel to Qian Huanyu. She felt that there was nothing wrong with what she did, and everything was for the sake of future success!
Her slender fingers tapped lightly on the wooden tabletop, her beautiful legs in black stockings swayed in boredom, and she quietly waited for Qian Huanyu’s reply. She wanted to take this opportunity to see how big the gap was between herself and Qian Huanyu…
Qian Huanyu was a little surprised. He originally thought that the other party would have a worse temper and would most likely reject his proposal. Could he have been wrong?
In fact, this is not the case. If the disciple trained by Qian Huanqi can defeat him, it means that this disciple’s attainments are higher than his!
Thinking of this, Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed to have seen herself surpassing Qian Huanyu and making him convinced of her, and her heart was filled with satisfaction.
Qian Huanyu calmed down, carefully read the outline of Kasumigaoka Utaha, and combined with the content of the first volume, he began to communicate with her seriously. He had read “Love Metronome” and had a good first impression.
Time passed quickly during their communication.
Qian Huanyu analyzed the current problems with her and pointed out that it was not the quality of her work that was bad, but the lack of exposure opportunities. Qian Huanyu’s recommendation only helped her solve this problem in advance.
“What do you think I should write next?” asked Kasumigaoka Utaha, staring at the screen.
“Write according to your own ideas. Don’t pay too much attention to market feedback and editors’ opinions. To put it bluntly, don’t worry about those things. Just let them go!”
“After writing, revise and compare. Let me ask you, do you write light novels because of your interest or hobby, or are you inspired by someone to write?”
Kasumigaoka Utaha’s body trembled slightly, and she felt like something was clicked in her mind.
Indeed, she had been constrained by various factors before, including the editor’s urging for manuscripts, the ridicule from online trolls, and the pressure from Qian Huanyu.
She only wanted to write interesting and interesting content to increase the sales of the novel, but she forgot her original intention when she wrote the first volume. At that time, she wrote purely because of her love, and even put herself into the story while writing.
But I don’t know when it started, but when I was writing the second volume, I felt very reluctant, as if “a forced melon is not sweet”. It seems that the problem is not the novel itself, but herself…
At this moment, Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly realized.
When it comes to people who inspired her to write novels, Qian Huanyu is undoubtedly one of them. The first light novel she read was “Your Lie in April”, followed by “5 Centimeters per Second”, “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day”, “Clannad”, and finally “Your Name”.
Fate always plays tricks on people. The novel she had been looking forward to writing was easily defeated by the person in front of her.
But she couldn’t possibly tell Qian Huanyu this, at least her self-esteem and pride wouldn’t allow it.
So she replied that it was because of her hobbies and interests. Anyway, it was both, so it was not wrong to say so.
Qian Huanyu also told her the common mistakes made by newcomers. Problems with the work were not a big deal, but they affected the mentality more.
“I understand, thank you very much.” Kasumigaoka Utaha replied. In any case, Qian Huanyu pointed her in the right direction.
Unconsciously, the resentment in Kasumigaoka Utaha’s heart gradually dissipated.
She typed a line of words: “Are you the one who bought books this afternoon?” After hesitating for a while, she finally deleted it. Anyway, she had already determined in her heart that it was Qian Huanyu.
“There are still some things that need attention, such as…”
Qian Huanyu didn’t know how tangled Kasumigaoka Shiyu was at the moment, and chatted with her about emotional descriptions. At about 2:30 in the morning, he ended the conversation with “My arms are numb from typing, so I’ll leave now.”
Thanks to Qian Huanyu, Kasumigaoka Utaha now has a general direction for her next creation.
In just an hour or two, Kasumigaoka Utaha learned a lot and felt ashamed of her previous narrow-minded thinking.
Her impression of Qian Huanyu was also slowly changing.
Kasumigaoka Utaha thought silently, opened her mobile phone, and found that there was a message on the blog that she had not seen yesterday.
041 I didn’t do anything, but Teacher Qian Huan helped me promote it (old version)
“Don’t think too much about my recommendation of your book. I just recommend it because I think it’s good. If your book doesn’t meet my expectations, I won’t have anything to do with you. You have a talent for writing, so I don’t mind helping you…”
Seeing this sentence, Kasumigaoka Utaha’s confidence was rekindled. Although the sales of her novel are not high at present, it does not mean that it is not a good work.
After washing up, she was no longer sleepy. Sitting in front of her laptop, Kasumigaoka Utaha’s delicate face was full of energy, her slender fingers quickly tapped on the keyboard, and the crisp “da da da” sound echoed in the room…
Kasumigaoka Utaha wrote all night long. The next day, she rubbed her eyebrows sleepily, looked at the written plot, and smiled with satisfaction.
She shook her sore arms, then lay down on the soft bed, staring blankly at the ceiling with her crimson eyes. A ray of sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains and sprinkled on her beautiful and pure face.
After getting inspired last night, she has already conceived the outline of the subsequent plot, and now it all depends on her writing skills.
She was not worried about this. After all, even the editor praised her writing style, so she had reason to be proud.
At this moment, the figure of Qian Huanqi suddenly appeared in her mind.
Qian Huanqi is a well-known writer. There is no information about his appearance on the Internet, but she accidentally learned his true identity.
What surprised her a little was that Qian Huanqi was a boy of the same age as her. In her opinion, his appearance was an eight out of ten, which was very much in line with her aesthetic.
However, she is not the kind of person who falls in love at first sight because of appearance.
At a time when we are overwhelmed with trivial matters, it is a nice surprise to encounter such an event.
Wait, if she thinks about it carefully, it seems that she doesn’t have to defeat Qian Huanqi in writing.
She knew Qian Huanqi’s true identity, and Qian Huanqi concealed his real age, which meant that he didn’t want to be exposed to the public. So, it seemed that she could use this matter to threaten Qian Huanqi?
Kasumigaoka Utaha’s thoughts unknowingly turned into a “dead end” full of bad taste, but she was just thinking about it and would not really do it. She was not so shameless.
Lying in bed and thinking, she felt sleepy, so she pulled the quilt over her and slowly fell asleep. This time she slept very comfortably, after all, the plot problem that had been bothering her was finally solved, and there was still some time before the deadline, so she was fully confident that she could finish the second volume before then.
Speaking of which, I have to thank Teacher Qian Huan…
With this thought in mind, her consciousness gradually sank into sleep.
When she woke up, it was already around one o’clock in the afternoon. She was woken up by the ringing of the phone.
She was very upset and almost cursed.
She checked the caller ID and saw that it was from the editor. She couldn’t help but complain that this person didn’t even let her go during her break…
With a helpless sigh, she picked up the phone.
Before she could even open her mouth to complain, the editor’s extremely excited voice came from the other end of the line: “What did you do yesterday? Today, the sales of “Love Metronome” have doubled compared to usual! At this rate, it’s possible to hit 100,000 sales!”
“What?”
Kasumigaoka Utaha was stunned. She remembered that the total sales of this book were only a little over 10,000. Could a mere blog recommendation have such a big effect?
Kasumigaoka Utaha was in confusion.
Sometimes when the market is sluggish, a book that sells 60,000 copies a month can be ranked in the top 10. The current sales record is held by Qian Huan Qi.
The sales of “Clannad” in the same period as hers were 140,000 copies per volume, and Qian Huanyu’s “5 Centimeters per Second” had sales of 150,000 copies per volume before that. The sales of the final volume of “Your Lie in April” were as high as 180,000 copies.
I heard that “Your Name” may break the sales data of “Your Lie in April”, but the statistics have not been released yet. But looking at the situation, surpassing it should be a foregone conclusion.
“Are you listening? What did you do yesterday?” The editor’s excited voice interrupted Kasumigaoka Utaha’s thoughts.
“I didn’t do anything, it was just that Teacher Qian Huan helped me promote it.” Kasumigaoka Shiyu said helplessly, and she couldn’t help but admire Qian Huanyu a little more. Just one sentence can greatly increase the sales of her book. She is worthy of being a top writer of emotional novels.
“Is it the famous teacher Qian Huan?”
Kasumigaoka Utaha could imagine the editor’s mouth opening in surprise.
“Yes, I do.”
There is no need to hide this matter, it is impossible to hide it, and Kasumigaoka Utaha directly admitted it.
“Do you know him? If so, you can definitely ask this senior to guide you more!” The editor felt a little disappointed.
Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn’t say that she declared war on Qian Huanyu in a private message on her blog, and then chatted with him for most of the night…
So she made up an excuse, saying that she was not that close to Qian Huanyu, in order to get rid of the editor’s questioning.
But the editor thought, would Qian Huanyu help her promote if they were not close friends? She didn’t believe it.
“But it’s a good thing this way. After seeing the sales, the editor-in-chief has new considerations for your book.” The editor said with a sigh of relief.
“What considerations?” asked Kasumigaoka Utaha in confusion.
“I was planning to tell you in a few days, but now it seems that’s not necessary. In fact, the overall sales of your book are not very ideal, and I have already decided to cut it in half.”
“Sales are so low and there is no upward trend, so we will not provide you with subsequent resource support. To put it bluntly, we are giving up completely.” The editor said this fact that was difficult for Kasumigaoka Utaha to accept.
The book has a good reputation, but no one buys it!
The editor was also helpless at this moment.
“You don’t know, I was really worried during this period, but now things are finally looking up. The sales of my works are booming, with one day’s sales exceeding the total of many previous days. Based on this result, I will definitely reserve a recommendation for you. I’m really sorry to tell you this good news so late.” The editor said with a guilty look on his face.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was about to speak, but she swallowed the words back. She just told the editor that she knew and hung up the phone.
Come to think of it, I was able to get out of this predicament thanks to him, right?
All kinds of complicated emotions surged in Kasumigaoka Utaha’s heart, and she couldn’t calm down.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was filled with joy and gratitude towards that person. She secretly thought that she would thank him properly the next time she saw him.
042 I also need to meet with that person to make things clear (old version)
On the other side, Qian Huanyu, wearing casual clothes, was standing in the busy station, waiting for Sakurajima Mai.
Not long after, a familiar figure appeared in Qian Huanyu’s sight.
“Have you been waiting for a long time?” Mai Sakurajima blinked her beautiful eyes and walked slowly towards him. Today, Mai Sakurajima looked very different from the way she usually looked in school uniform. She dressed up carefully and looked particularly dazzling.
She was wearing a long-sleeved shirt with a woven vest on top, which was a perfect match. The light purple skirt was the right length and shape, perfectly outlining the beautiful curves of her beautiful girlish figure.
Mai Sakurajima has a slender figure, but one part of her body is particularly prominent.
Her legs are tightly wrapped in black stockings, and the boots on her feet are just below the knees, which is both high-end and elegant. This outfit shows her mature and charming temperament to the fullest without exposing too much skin.
Her long hair fell softly to her waist, and she exuded a faint fragrance that drifted into Qian Huanyu’s nose.
“You’ve dressed up so carefully. You must have put a lot of thought into it, right?” Qian Huanyu knew just by smelling the fragrance that Sakurajima Mai must have put a lot of effort into her appearance.
“How is it? Does it look good?” Sakurajima Mai noticed that Qian Huanyu was staring at her. A hint of shyness flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she quickly shifted her gaze away.
Except for attending performances, she had never dressed up so carefully when going out privately. Today was the first time.
“You asked me if I looked good…”
Qian Huanyu suddenly approached and whispered beside her pink earlobe: “You know, if looks could hurt, then the envious looks around me right now would probably kill me a thousand times. Senior sister, you are really super cute today!”
“Really?” Sakurajima Mai looked particularly happy, but quickly added: “Let me be frank, I didn’t dress up for you, absolutely not!”
“Oh, it turns out that the tsundere senior sister has such a cute side.” Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but teased.
“Who is being arrogant? Don’t talk nonsense!”
Sakurajima Mai glared at Qian Huanyu angrily and emphasized loudly: “I am telling the truth!”
“Okay, it’s the truth. I understand.”
Qian Huanyu, like those male protagonists in movies who were hurt by love, suddenly exuded a lonely temperament and sighed deeply.
“It turns out that in your heart, I am not even as good as a stranger…” He looked so sad, as if the word “sad” was written on his face.
“wait……”
Seeing Qian Huanyu lower his head and turn around, Sakurajima Mai suddenly panicked.
“What you said makes me feel so uncomfortable. I thought I had some weight in Sakurajima-senpai’s heart, but I didn’t expect that I am still not as important as a stranger…” Qian Huanyu looked lost, staring at the ground, as if he had lost something precious.
“I understand… I understand it completely…”
Qian Huanyu’s sudden change of address made Sakurajima Mai’s heart skip a beat and she thought of some bad things.
“Okay, okay, I’m dressing up for you, okay!” Mai Sakurajima was anxious and angry, so she just said it out loud, with a feeling of risking her life.
“real?”
Qian Huanyu turned around suddenly, with anticipation in his eyes, and grabbed Sakurajima Mai’s soft little hand.
“real……”
Sakurajima Mai was stared at by Qian Huanyu, her face turned red with embarrassment and her voice was as soft as a mosquito’s.
“Are you really dressing up for me?” Qian Huanyu asked again.
“Um……”
The girl bit her lips gently, with an expression of shame and annoyance on her face, which made Qian Huanyu’s heart beat fast.
“Mai-senpai.”
“What, what are you doing…”
“You know, that expression you just had was unbearable. It was a foul!”
“Hmph… It’s all your fault! You bad junior…” Sakurajima Mai was embarrassed and angry. She hit Qian Huanyu lightly with the force of a little girl acting coquettishly.
Qian Huanyu looked at Sakurajima Mai with a smile on his face. He leaned down slightly, blew a breath into Sakurajima Mai’s ear, and said with a hint of amusement: “It’s because you are too dishonest, if you had admitted it earlier, this wouldn’t have happened.”
As soon as these words came out, Sakurajima Mai’s face instantly became even redder. She was so angry that she stepped hard on Qian Huanyu. Then, she crossed her arms in front of her chest and snorted angrily: “Let’s go, if you don’t leave, you can stay here by yourself!”
Qian Huanyu looked at Sakurajima Mai’s ears, which were all red, and couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth. He caught up with Sakurajima Mai in a few steps and walked side by side with her.
The two walked in silence for a while.
“Put your hand out.”
Mai Sakurajima suddenly said.
“Why?”
“Don’t ask so many questions. Just stretch when I tell you to.” Sakurajima Mai frowned and said in a fierce voice.
“All right……”
Qian Huanyu stretched out his hand, and then he felt something soft sticking to him.
He turned his head and saw that Mai Sakurajima was hugging his arms.
Sakurajima Mai didn’t look at him, but turned her head away in a huff, but her hands that were hugging her arms were tightly clasped, with no intention of loosening at all.
From Qian Huanyu’s angle, he could only see her delicate profile.
“This senior, she is childish, I think. It seems that she is a little bit. As expected, tsundere people are like this…”
“Senior, where are we going today? You said before that Miss Hechuan will not arrive in Chiwa area until 4pm.”
On the crowded train, Qian Huanyu and Sakurajima Mai were close together. Qian Huanyu’s arms, held by Sakurajima Mai, would rub against her body from time to time as the train sped up and slowed down.
At this moment, Sakurajima Mai was no longer angry. After all, she was not really angry. It was just that girls are thin-skinned and had a little temper.
“Before that, please accompany me to the beach. I also need to meet that person and clarify things…” Sakurajima Mai said after thinking for a while.
When she said the last sentence, her tone was full of mixed emotions, and her heart felt like a mixture of mixed feelings.
Before boarding the train, Qian Huanyu heard Sakurajima Mai mention that she was going to meet her mother.
Logically speaking, it was not appropriate for him, an outsider, to go along with such family affairs. But Qian Huanyu knew that Sakurajima Mai was not in a good situation at home, and he was really worried.
So Qian Huanyu insisted on accompanying Sakurajima Mai to meet her mother.
043 One of the five most loneliest people? And the one you should never mess with? (Old version)
Sakurajima Mai refused at first, but couldn’t resist Qian Huanyu’s insistence, so she had no choice but to agree. She also specifically told him not to make trouble during the meeting and just watch from the side.
Qian Huanyu agreed verbally, but in his heart he was thinking:
If I really saw her being bullied, how could I just sit there and do nothing? Even if the person on the other side was her relative!
“Senior Mai, do you know what I’m worried about now?”
Qian Huanyu suddenly changed the subject and his expression became serious.
“What are you worried about?” Sakurajima Mai asked bewilderedly.
“Look at the crowds on this tram. I even wonder if there’s a ‘tram wolf’ mixed in.
Senior, in order to protect you, I think we have to get closer. I’ll help you block those people with bad intentions!” Qian Huanyu said righteously.
“Wolf on the Streetcar?”
Mai Sakurajima couldn’t help but laugh out loud and rolled her eyes.
“You’re the wolf on the train you’re talking about! If you want to take advantage of me, don’t make excuses!”
“That’s right, Senior, you know me too well. I just want to take advantage of you.”
Qian Huanyu was not shy at all and admitted it directly.
The passengers around heard the conversation between the two clearly and couldn’t help cursing in their hearts: This guy is so shameless!
However, Qian Huanyu’s trick really did have some effect.
In order to avoid being taken advantage of by other strange men, Sakurajima Mai took the initiative to get closer to Qian Huanyu and even buried her face in his chest.
The passengers around were amazed by the couple’s display of affection and could only look at the young couple with helplessness and jealousy.
After getting off the tram, Qian Huanyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The air in the tram is really bad, with all kinds of strange smells mixed together. It really feels suffocating if you stay there for a long time.
“What’s the matter with you?”
Mai Sakurajima saw that Qian Huanyu didn’t look well, and asked worriedly.
“It’s okay, there were just too many people on the train today, and I was a little out of breath.”
Qian Huanyu stretched his body and started teasing again:
“If you weren’t next to me, and if you smelled so good, I would have gotten off the bus long ago!”
“You are so sweet-talking, and you only know how to say coaxing words!”
Mai Sakurajima reached out and gently tapped Qian Huanyu’s head. Although she said that, she was still very happy in her heart.
“I’m telling the truth.”
Qian Huanyu touched his chin, as if thinking seriously, “Senior sister, do you think I should buy a car?”
“Buy a car?”
Sakurajima Mai was so surprised that she couldn’t help but raise her voice, “Do you have enough savings now?”
“It’s enough. With the money in my bank account, I can buy a 100-square-meter house in a prosperous area of ​​Tokyo, and also a car.”
Qian Huanyu felt particularly happy when he thought of the string of numbers in his bank card.
“Even if you have money, it won’t work! You have to wait until you are an adult and get a driver’s license before you can drive. Don’t buy a car just to save face, safety is the most important thing!”
Mai Sakurajima crossed her arms, making a big “X”, and objected with a serious expression.
“Driver’s license…”
I already have a driver’s license…
Qian Huanyu thought so in his heart, but nodded and said:
“I just said it casually. Even if I bought a car, I’m still a student and I can’t use it.
If I really drove to the school, I guess the dean would have had a talk with me that afternoon.”
Qian Huanyu curled his lips, looking disgusted.
“Dean…I’m very curious about something.” Sakurajima Mai stared at Qian Huanyu and said with a puzzled look on her face.
“I went to your Wuzong High School before to ask about your situation. I heard that your grades are the best in the city and you are also proficient in all kinds of sports.
But even though you are so outstanding, you are called one of the five most lonely people in school, and they also say you are the one who should not be provoked. Why is that? “
Sakurajima Mai’s eyes were full of confusion. The young man who had walked into her life was completely different from the one she had heard rumors about. She even began to doubt whether those people were talking about the same person.
If she hadn’t asked five or six people and got the same answer, she would have thought everyone was joking with her.
“One of the five most loneliest people? And the one you should never mess with?”
When Qian Huanyu heard this, his brows furrowed tightly and his tone became less friendly.
“Who spread the rumor? Tell me, I’ll have to settle the score with him!”
“Don’t interrupt me, answer me seriously! What is the reason?”
Mai Sakurajima crossed her arms across her chest and looked at him like a little adult, as if she would not give up until she found out the truth.
“The reason… is actually nothing special.”
Qian Huanyu was stunned for a moment, but quickly suppressed his emotions that were almost noticed by Sakurajima Mai, and said with a smile.
“Senior, if we don’t leave now, you’ll miss the meeting with your mother. Think about it, people who are late for a date will easily be at a disadvantage in the subsequent conversation.”
Qian Huanyu pointed to the time displayed on the bus stop sign and said.
“Oh no!”
Mai Sakurajima’s expression changed, and her pretty face was full of panic.
She didn’t bother to ask Qian Huanyu about school matters. She reached out and grabbed Qian Huanyu’s clothes and hurried towards the agreed place.
The two agreed to meet at the beach.
The autumn sun shines warmly on the beach and the sea. The sand sparkles in the sunlight like tiny gems.
The sea surface sparkles like countless diamonds shining brightly and dazzlingly.
It was autumn, and the sea breeze was blowing softly, neither too hot nor too cold, ruffling Sakurajima Mai’s beautiful hair, which rose and fell in the wind.
“You stay aside.” Sakurajima Mai turned around and warned Qian Huanyu.
Not long after they arrived here, a black car slowly stopped nearby.
The car door opened and a capable and elegant woman stepped out.
She exuded a strong aura that was full of oppression. At just one glance, Qian Huanyu knew that she must be a person in a high position.
The woman’s eyes swept across the beach and finally fell on Sakurajima Mai.
Strangely, although the mother and daughter met again after several months, there was no joy of reunion on her face. She just walked down the stairs calmly and came in front of Sakurajima Mai.
The first words she spoke were neither a greeting full of longing between relatives nor words of hidden concern. Instead, they were like words of facing a stranger, revealing a strong sense of alienation.
“Where have you been these past few months? Have you had enough fun? If so, come back with me. We still have work to do.”
Hearing this, Sakurajima Mai’s breathing paused slightly, her lips moved, but she didn’t know what to say for a moment.
As expected… I was so stupid to still have expectations for her…
044 Senior, do you want to go to the amusement park now? (Old version)
Forget it, in that case, I don’t need to look so pitiful in front of her.
“I asked you to come here to discuss one last thing with you.”
Sakurajima Mai deliberately used honorifics. At this moment, she no longer expected to reconcile with her mother.
“What else? Do you want to continue being so willful?
You have to understand that many people are looking for you to film movies now.
If you don’t show up again, you will soon be forgotten by the audience, you should know this. And…”
“From now on, I will no longer work according to your arrangements.”
Sakurajima Mai raised her tone and her face became colder. She couldn’t help but interrupt her mother.
The mother was visibly stunned. As far as she could remember, Mai had never talked back to her in that tone before.
“Stop joking, Mai.” The mother’s tone was cold and she sounded very unhappy.
“I’m not kidding! I asked you out today just to talk about this. From now on, I will decide my own job.”
Mai Sakurajima looked directly into her mother’s eyes without fear.
Looking back on the swimsuit photo shoot incident, the conflict between the two started from then.
At that time, she was told that the swimsuit was ready when she arrived at the shooting site, but she did not want to go against her own wishes. In the end, she did not participate in the shooting, but left angrily, which led to a big quarrel between mother and daughter.
After the first time, Mai Sakurajima couldn’t help but think about the future.
If she were to inexplicably receive some filming work that she couldn’t accept, such as kissing scenes, it would probably be too late for her to resist.
Except for the person she truly loves, Sakurajima Mai will never allow anything that goes against her wishes to happen!
So, it’s better to make everything clear now.
Thinking of this, Sakurajima Mai’s gaze unconsciously turned to Qian Huanyu. At this moment, the little pity she had left for her mother completely disappeared.
Unless her mother can talk to her calmly, she will not agree with her mother’s wishful thinking.
Sakurajima Mai’s casual glance was keenly caught by her mother.
The mother then noticed that there was a young man leaning against the wall.
A man and a woman appear here, and their relationship is easy to make people think of.
“Who is he?” the mother asked with a sharp gaze.
“Who he is has nothing to do with you!” Sakurajima Mai responded coldly.
“Tell me, is it because of him that you are telling me these things? Don’t forget, without my help, you can’t do anything!”
After being repeatedly confronted by her daughter, Sakurajima Mai’s mother became completely enraged and her voice became much louder.
“It’s because you always think this way that we can’t get along.”
Mai Sakurajima sighed helplessly, her face full of fatigue.
After saying that, she turned around and walked towards Qian Huanyu.
“In short, you don’t have to worry about my life anymore, mother. You have made a lot of money relying on me over the years, right?”
“What do you mean? Do you think I’m taking advantage of you?”
The mother, who always paid attention to her own cultivation, no longer cared about her image at this moment. She rushed to Sakurajima Mai angrily, raised her arm, and was about to slap her.
Mai Sakurajima had no time to dodge. Just when her mother’s hand was about to touch her, a hand suddenly reached out and grabbed her mother’s wrist in advance.
Qian Huanyu’s face was calm as she held her mother’s wrist tightly. No matter how she struggled, she couldn’t pull it out.
“What do you want to do?” the mother asked.
Qian Huanyu did not answer, but just looked at her quietly.
He was obviously just a high school student, but his deep black eyes revealed a quiet yet powerful sense of oppression that made her feel inexplicably scared.
The mother tried to pull her wrist back again, but this time, Qian Huanyu let go.
The mother looked at Sakurajima Mai deeply and said, “Let’s find some time to have a good chat.” After that, she left without looking back and quickly disappeared from the two people’s sight.
“Thank you.” Sakurajima Mai came back to her senses and hurriedly thanked Qian Huanyu.
“You’re welcome. Let’s go too.” Qian Huanyu said with a smile.
“Um!”
Recalling what had just happened, Sakurajima Mai felt relieved.
However, this meeting with her mother today still made her feel very sad.
Walking on the busy street, Qian Huanyu looked at the uneasy Sakurajima Mai. He knew in his heart that this was her family affair and as an outsider, it was not appropriate for him to comment casually.
Thinking of this, Qian Huanyu suddenly took her hand and said, “Senior, do you want to go to the amusement park now?”
“Amusement park? Why do you suddenly want to go there?”
Mai Sakurajima raised her head, and her eyes, which used to be bright and clear, seemed a little dull today.
“No particular reason.”
Qian Huanyu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said with a smile, “Just consider it as the reward for my helping you last time, how about it?”
Sakurajima Mai was stunned for a moment, and couldn’t help but smiled bitterly:
“Your reward is truly extraordinary. If you want to comfort me, you don’t have to go through so much trouble.”
“I think this suggestion is good. You can also think of it as me inviting you on a date in disguise.” Qian Huanyu said with a smile.
“A date?” Mai Sakurajima was moved.
“It’s only a little after two o’clock now. There’s still plenty of time. There’s at least another hour and a half. Do you want to go?”
Qian Huanyu shook his phone so that Sakurajima Mai could check the time.
“If you really want to go, then… it’s not impossible…”
Mai Sakurajima hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.
“Then let’s go!”
Qian Huanyu didn’t say anything else and immediately took Sakurajima Mai to the amusement park he was familiar with.
Time passed quickly. In the amusement park, the two played like real lovers for more than an hour.
It was not until the time agreed with He Chuan Huizi was approaching that he left reluctantly and went to the cafe to keep the appointment.
In the amusement park, Mai Sakurajima released all the depressed emotions that had been pent up in her heart and played many exciting rides.
Qian Huanyu also had a lot of close contact with her during this process.
Mai Sakurajima, who was sitting opposite Keiko Hechuan, looked at the famous director carefully.
She looked exactly the same as what was reported on TV, a middle-aged woman, wearing simple yet fashionable clothes, with a serious expression on her face and a pair of eyes that shone with the wisdom of someone who had experienced the world.
Mai Sakurajima was observing her, and Keiko Hechuan was also looking at Mai Sakurajima.
She looked her up and down and nodded slightly to show her approval of Mai Sakurajima.
For a director, the first impression is crucial, especially for one like her, who needs to judge whether an actor can leave a deep impression on the audience.
045 After all, besides money, connections are equally important (old version)
The first thing is acting skills, and the second is appearance. After all, this is a society that values ​​appearance. No matter what industry you are in, appearance can add a lot of points to a person.
Sometimes, appearance is even more important than acting skills.
As for Mai Sakurajima’s acting skills, Keiko Hechuan had learned about her previous works in advance, so she was not worried that she would mess it up.
“Ms. He Chuan, what do you think of her? She should be fine working under you!”
Qian Huanyu looked calm and asked with a smile.
“Although she is not very old, this is not a problem.” He Chuan Huizi replied with satisfaction.
She and Qian Huanyu had collaborated on scripts before, and as long as the conditions were not too bad, she would give Qian Huanyu this face.
“About the treatment…” Qian Huanyu just opened his mouth.
“Everything is done according to the best standards, you can rest assured.”
Hechuan Huizi spoke first, her expression was so serious that Sakurajima Mai couldn’t help but be a little dazed.
Mai Sakurajima became more and more curious about the relationship between these two people.
“That’s good. Also, can the company send her an agent? Just tell them it’s my request. Or…”
Qian Huanyu turned to look at Sakurajima Mai and asked,
“Senior, do you have any reliable candidates?”
“There are reliable people, but I don’t know if they are willing to come.”
Mai Sakurajima was also unsure.
“Don’t worry about that. I will help you find a very professional female agent who is experienced and capable.”
He Chuan Huizi comforted.
Sakurajima Mai did not answer immediately, but looked at Qian Huanyu and said hesitantly:
“Will this be too much trouble for you?”
What lies before Mai Sakurajima is a rare and good opportunity. If she accepts it, her acting career is likely to take a turn for the better.
But she was not blinded by the interests. Instead, she looked at Qian Huanyu with a worried look.
He Chuan Huizi couldn’t help but admire her a little more, and the admiration in her eyes was not concealed at all.
“You don’t have to worry about that at all.”
Qian Huanyu gently patted Sakurajima Mai’s hand which was placed under the table and comforted her.
Hearing this, Sakurajima Mai’s uneasiness and worry immediately disappeared.
“Then I’ll do as you say!”
Mai Sakurajima’s eyes softened. Years of independent living made her a strong and solitary person, and she did not easily reveal her inner feelings.
Qian Huanyu smiled, turned around and continued to talk to He Chuan Huizi:
“Please take care of her. I will send the script you requested to your original email address. And please take care of Sakurajima Mai.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely take care of this little thing.”
He Chuan Huizi nodded and agreed without hesitation.
“I owe a lot of my success to you. If I don’t even agree to this, I’d be too unkind and fail to live up to your expectations of me.”
As he spoke, He Chuan Huizi stood up with a solemn expression and bowed deeply.
When Sakurajima Mai heard this, her face was filled with surprise and confusion.
Considering Qian Huanyu’s identity as a writer, she couldn’t help but wonder, could it be that all the scripts filmed by He Chuan Huizi were written by Qian Huanyu?
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this possibility was very high. However, she did not look down on He Chuan Huizi because of this.
He Chuan Huizi is one of the best in the industry in terms of camera use and directing qualities. Her status and authority should not be underestimated.
“Ms. He Chuan, we have known each other for such a long time, there is no need to be so polite. I have always hoped that you can meet my expectations.”
Qian Huanyu was easy-going and said with a smile.
“Ms. Sakurajima Mai, would it be convenient for you to come for the audition tomorrow?
I’m planning to remake a TV series about female youth, and your age fits the role requirements.
If you want to wait until your agent arrives, that’s fine.”
He Chuan Huizi asked.
“That’s fine with me. However, I hope that when I talk to my agent, he can help me reject requests for kissing scenes and the like.”
Mai Sakurajima specifically emphasized this point.
“Don’t worry, I won’t make things difficult for you.”
He Chuan Huizi looked at Qian Huanyu, then at Sakurajima Mai, and knew that the relationship between the two was unusual.
For the sake of her career, she would definitely not provoke Qian Huanyu, and she would even have to find a way to have a good relationship with him. After all, in addition to money, connections are equally important.
The two discussed some specific matters in detail, and then He Chuan Huizi said goodbye and left.
Mai Sakurajima agreed to contact her by phone and go for the audition on Monday. Keiko Hechuan also gave her the script.
For Mai Sakurajima, who hadn’t acted for a long time, receiving a new script filled her heart with uncontrollable joy.
Walking out of the cafe, Sakurajima Mai naturally put her arm around Qian Huanyu’s arm.
Unconsciously, the relationship between the two became closer.
Speaking of which, Sakurajima Mai, who has always been arrogant and aloof in school, seems like a different person in front of Qian Huanyu.
It has to be said that all these changes were brought about by Qian Huanyu.
In the past, Sakurajima Mai always kept to herself, whether at school or at home.
The appearance of Qian Huanyu brought about earth-shaking changes in her world.
Mai Sakurajima originally had a strong personality, but she was also gentle in her rationality.
But if someone shows too weak in front of her, she will look down on that person.
But Qian Huanyu gave her a brand new feeling.
He is mysterious, reliable, and has a mature and steady temperament. He always looks calm and composed.
All these made Mai Sakurajima find the sense of security she had always longed for.
In fact, she just wanted someone to rely on, that’s all…
Almost an hour after Qian Huanyu, Sakurajima Mai and Hechuan Keiko separated,
The afterglow of the setting sun slowly dyed the sky a brilliant red, and at dusk the dreamy light gently sprinkled on Sakurajima Mai’s profile.
Qian Huanyu looked at the profile of Sakurajima Mai and was lost in thought without realizing it.
Mai Sakurajima has a wonderful combination of strength and tsundere. Occasionally, she will inadvertently reveal a shy look in the little teasing between words. These unique qualities make her exude a different kind of charm.
She is a typical girl who says one thing and thinks another. But it is precisely because of this that she can always accurately hit a certain point in the boy’s heart.
In professional terms, this is what is called “contrasting cuteness”.
“Hey, what’s wrong with you? You keep staring at me. Is there something on my face?”
Sakurajima Mai caught a glimpse of Qian Huanyu’s gaze out of the corner of her eye, her cheeks puffed up immediately, and she said in pretended anger.
046 Being an actor is your dream, right? (Old version)
“How could that be, I just thought you were so cute, Sakurajima Mai, and I couldn’t help but look at you a few more times.
Think about it, when you go back to work, I’m afraid I can only see you on the cold TV screen, so of course I have to cherish the opportunity now.”
Qian Huanyu raised the corner of his mouth and said half-jokingly.
He knew in his heart that if he acted too reserved and timid in front of a girl like Sakurajima Mai, it would not have a good effect.
Just like now, his joke might not be considered serious, but it made Sakurajima Mai feel happy.
“It’s not like we’ll never see each other again, so please stop being so sad.”
Sakurajima Mai uttered a light remark, as if criticizing Qian Huanyu for making a fuss out of nothing.
“How can this be a trivial matter!”
Qian Huanyu put away his smile, his expression became serious, and he said seriously:
“Now I can still feel your joys and sorrows, but soon, I can only imagine you on TV. I feel like I’m losing out.”
“My imagination runs wild…”
When Mai Sakurajima heard this, her heartbeat quickened instantly. She reached out and gently pushed away Qian Huanyu’s approaching face, glared at him, then blushed and stammered, “
Um…if, if you really care so much, I will go to your house if I am free after get off work. Of course! I mainly want to see Sagiri, don’t let your imagination run wild. “
“It’s settled then.”
Qian Huanyu’s lips curled up slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile.
Mai Sakurajima responded softly, her voice as quiet as a mosquito’s hum.
“By the way, how about I cook tonight?”
Mai Sakurajima suddenly changed the subject and suggested excitedly.
“Sure, as long as the food you cook doesn’t send me away.”
Qian Huanyu agreed without hesitation and did not forget to make a joke.
“You underestimate me! My cooking skills are not that bad!”
Mai Sakurajima pouted in dissatisfaction, which looked a little cute.
“Then I am really looking forward to it. It must be something special if the senior cooks it herself.”
Qian Huanyu said with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.
“snort!”
Mai Sakurajima secretly encouraged herself, thinking that she must demonstrate her cooking skills perfectly.
After returning home, Sakurajima Mai tied on an apron and went straight into the kitchen to work.
After a long while, as several dishes were brought to the table, the whole living room was filled with the tempting aroma of food.
Qian Huanyu looked at the temptingly colorful and fragrant dishes on the table and marveled inwardly. Even if the skills were not as good as those of professional chefs, they were still top-notch in home cooking.
He picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of food and tasted it, and couldn’t help but praise: “I didn’t expect it to taste so good!”
“That’s right. Don’t you see who I am? I moved out of my home and lived on my own in my first year of high school. Don’t underestimate my requirements for delicious food. I am very picky about taste.” There was a hint of pride on Mai Sakurajima’s face, and she looked like she was showing off her “glorious record.”
“I see. Senior is so amazing. She will definitely make a great wife in the future.”
Qian Huanyu said half-jokingly, with a hint of teasing in his tone.
“wife……”
Hearing this word, Mai Sakurajima’s face turned red and her thoughts drifted away involuntarily.
When she came to her senses, she found Qian Huanyu looking at her with a half-smile. She was immediately embarrassed and annoyed, and said, “Eat quickly. I’ll go back after you finish.”
Time passed slowly as the two talked. Qian Huanyu finished his dinner leisurely and even thoughtfully sent a portion to Sagiri upstairs.
Sagiri tasted the food made by Sakurajima Mai and was surprised at her cooking skills. The taste was exactly what she liked.
Seeing that Sakurajima Mai is such a good cook, Sagiri can’t help but think of the plots in those light novels, where the male protagonists often choose gentle, considerate and understanding girls, and then the two live a happy and fulfilling life.
When she thought of this, her sense of crisis instantly reached its peak.
However, Sakurajima Mai knew nothing about these thoughts…
When it was time to say goodbye, Qian Huanyu escorted Sakurajima Mai home as usual.
Arriving at the door of Mai Sakurajima’s apartment, Qian Huanyu saw that she was hesitant to speak, and couldn’t help but ask curiously:
“Senior, do you have something to say to me? Do you want me to stay here overnight?”
As he said this, he looked Sakurajima Mai up and down.
“Do you think this is possible?” Sakurajima Mai raised her eyes slightly and rolled her eyes at him.
“Yeah, I was just joking.”
Qian Huanyu was not too surprised, and then a trace of regret appeared on his face, and he said:
“Senior, after today, I’m afraid we won’t be able to meet as often as before.”
He took a deep breath, put a smile back on his face, and continued:
“But it doesn’t matter, as long as you can realize your dream and be happy, that’s all. Being an actor is your dream, right?”
Sakurajima Mai hesitated for a moment, as if she had finally made up her mind. She suddenly walked quickly to Qian Huanyu and stood on tiptoe.
In an instant,
Qian Huanyu felt a warmth near his lips, and in front of him was the girl standing very close.
The faint fragrance emanating from the girl lingers on the tip of the nose, making people feel intoxicated.
Mai Sakurajima mustered up her courage and offered her kiss.
This was not the light kiss like a dragonfly touching the water like before, but it stayed for several seconds, allowing Qian Huanyu to clearly feel the warmth of the kiss.
He could even clearly feel Sakurajima Mai’s breath gently brushing his cheek.
After a long time, Sakurajima Mai shyly fled back to the apartment. She closed the door in a hurry, but not completely, leaving a half-open gap.
“This is your official reward.”
Mai Sakurajima’s face turned red, showing her usual toughness but also shyness at the moment, which perfectly interprets the word “tsundere”.
“and……”
Mai Sakurajima hid behind the door, secretly showing a playful and cute smile, and whispered:
“I thought about it for a long time, and I feel that this is the only way to make you remember me firmly…”
When Mai Sakurajima, who always looks mature and indifferent to many things, suddenly reveals a shy expression like a little girl, the lethality is simply astonishing.
The scene of her escaping back to the room seemed to be frozen in Qian Huanyu’s mind and could not be erased.
047 I am not satisfied because I was not proactive enough just now. (Old version)
“I feel like I made a lot of money.”
Qian Huanyu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and slowly walked to the half-open door. Through the crack of the door, he lowered his voice and said:
“But, Senior Sister, I am a little dissatisfied. Do you know why?”
His mysterious words seemed to be hiding some unknown secret, which aroused Mai Sakurajima’s curiosity and made her want to find out the truth.
“Not satisfied? What did I do wrong?”
Mai Sakurajima stood behind the door, feeling extremely nervous.
She was a sensitive person and thought she had done something wrong to make Qian Huanyu unhappy.
“I am not satisfied because I was not proactive enough just now.
So, senior sister, next time we meet, I have to ask for it back, that’s called reciprocity.” Qian Huanyu said seriously outside the door.
This was like planting a seed in Sakurajima Mai’s heart. From that moment on, she looked forward to meeting him again every day, always thinking about him and wondering what would happen next time they met.
In the next few days, Sakurajima Mai will be immersed in this mood of anticipation and anxiety until the two meet again.
“Well, good night, senior.”
Qian Huanyu’s voice seemed to carry some kind of magic. After he finished speaking, the outside of the door became quiet.
But this did not affect Sakurajima Mai’s surging mood in the room, and her thoughts could not calm down for a long time…
Time flies, and a day is over in the blink of an eye.
That day, Sakurajima Mai stayed at home, reciting the script attentively and practicing various facial expressions.
Qian Huanyu didn’t see her the whole day, but the two communicated through text messages, and Sakurajima Mai would share her progress with Qian Huanyu.
After all, this is her first step back to the screen, so she is naturally fully prepared and does not dare to slack off at all.
On Monday, the sky was covered with dark clouds, as if it would collapse at any time. The biting cold penetrated into people’s hearts, and strong winds howled across the entire town.
This depressing atmosphere makes people involuntarily think of the coming storm.
After a busy day of classes, Qian Huanyu went to the club as usual.
“Lonely man, wait for me!” Yuigahama Yui’s loud voice sounded behind Qian Huanyu.
Qian Huanyu stopped, turned around and looked at the lively and lovely girl in front of him, and said:
“Yuigahama-san, could you please stop calling me like that and call me something else?”
Yuigahama Yui stuck out her tongue playfully and said:
“Oh, I’m used to it. You don’t usually talk to other people, so I just call you that.”
“Forget it, whatever you want.” Qian Huanyu looked at her innocent look and didn’t want to care about it anymore, so he walked towards the club with her.
The one who always arrives at the club earlier than them is always Yukinoshita Yukino.
Qian Huanyu casually pushed open the door of the club, placed his bag on the desk under the slightly scrutinizing gaze of Yukinoshita Yukino, and then sat down in his seat listlessly.
Seeing his listless appearance, Yukinoshita Yukino tilted her head slightly and asked, “Are you overindulging yourself?”
“Can you replace the word ‘indulge’ with ‘all night’? I wrote all night last night just to finish the second volume.”
Qian Huanyu yawned and said with a tired look on his face.
“Oh, that’s an all-nighter.”
Yukinoshita Yukino said seriously, as if she really understood the “deeper meaning” of it.
Qian Huanyu curled his lips helplessly, his eyes inadvertently falling on the book placed on Yukinoshita Yukino’s slender legs.
I saw her gently holding the two corners of the book with her hands, and her legs slightly closed in black stockings, so that the book could be placed steadily on her legs without any effort.
But her appearance makes people unable to help but imagine.
Compared to the romance novels with beautiful covers that she had read before, the book in Yukinoshita Yukino’s hand this time was obviously a light novel.
The cover is colorful, and the hero and heroine are dressed in black and white clothes, which is very eye-catching.
“Wow, Sword Oracle! Ah Xue, you actually bought this book? I ran to the bookstore early this morning, but it was sold out. I heard that this book is very popular now!”
Yuigahama Yui had sharp eyes and immediately noticed the book in Yukinoshita Yukino’s hand, and her eyes lit up instantly.
“This book was given to me by someone else.”
Yukinoshita Yukino glanced at Qian Huanyu vaguely and said calmly.
“Who sent it?” Yuigahama Yui’s gossipy heart was instantly ignited, and she asked curiously.
Yuigahama Yui, who was in this state of extreme curiosity, felt particularly sharp.
The originally calm eyes of Yukinoshita Yukino moved slightly. Although the movement was very subtle, it was still noticed by Yuigahama Yui.
“Did you send it?”
Yuigahama Yui pouted slightly, with a hint of envy in her eyes.
“Um.”
Qian Huanyu did not hide it, he simply admitted it, and said with a smile:
“I have another one here if you want.”
Yuigahama Yui’s eyes lit up, as excited as a little wolf seeing its prey.
Qian Huanyu casually took out a book from his bag, threw it to her, and said, “This is the last one.”
“That’s great, thank you!”
Yuigahama Yui happily took the book and cheered.
Before she started reading, she asked with concern:
“You should have seen it already, right? If you haven’t, I can wait until you finish watching it.”
“I have seen it.”
Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but laugh, and even the usually expressionless Yukinoshita Yukino smiled slightly.
If someone were to ask who in the world finished reading Sword Oracle the fastest, many people would probably say it was the author himself.
Although this Sword Oracle is more suitable for male readers, it does not prevent Yukinoshita Yukino and others from reading it.
Maybe they don’t like this book as much as Your Lie in April.
But for female readers who like light novels, seeing a unique theme like Sword Oracle,
It’s like discovering a treasure and you can’t put it down.
After all, the current light novel market is mostly dominated by themes such as harem in another world and fantasy academy city, and readers are somewhat aesthetically fatigued, so novel themes such as Sword Oracle are naturally very popular.
Afterwards, the club fell silent, and this quiet atmosphere lasted for a long time.
048 Falling in love… seems to be a real thing. (Old version)
“Mr. Qian Huan, come out for a moment.”
Yukinoshita gently put down the book she was reading, slowly stood up, and walked out of the house.
When passing by Qian Huanyu, she patted Qian Huanyu’s shoulder gently, then leaned close and whispered in his ear.
Qian Huanyu looked at her with a puzzled look. At this time, Yuigahama Yui was immersed in the exciting plot of the light novel and didn’t notice that the two of them had left the club activity room at all.
Standing by the window, Yukinoshita Yukino leaned against the wall with her hands clasped across her chest. Her calm gaze was like clear lake water, quietly falling on Qian Huanyu.
“What happened again? Last time it was Yang No who wanted to see me, what’s the reason this time?”
Qian Huanyu had a vague guess in his heart.
“It’s still related to my sister.”
Yukinoshita Yukino sighed helplessly, her tone full of fatigue.
“After I told her that you didn’t want to see her, she kept staying at my house and I’m so annoyed now.”
“This situation is indeed troublesome.” Qian Huanyu felt helpless about Yang Nai’s persistence.
“It’s not a problem, is there anything worse than this?” Yukinoshita Yukino said with disgust. Suddenly, her expression softened, and her eyes showed a hint of tenderness.
“So, I gave her your number.”
When Qian Huanyu heard this, his brows slightly frowned.
“If I don’t tell you in advance, I’ll feel a little guilty, so it’s better to say hello in advance.”
Yukinoshita Yukino finished speaking to herself and looked obviously a lot more relaxed.
“What about my idea? Have you considered it?” Qian Huanyu looked at her angrily, but Yukinoshita Yukino looked calm and responded slowly: “It’s easy, just block her number.”
“What a good idea!” Qian Huanyu almost yelled out.
“You know her temper. Maybe it’s just like when we were in middle school. Because of a small matter, she spread rumors everywhere that you and I were in love. In the end, even the teacher knew about it, and he called me in for a long talk, saying that I should focus on my studies now, and…” Qian Huanyu became more and more angry as he thought about it. He lowered his head and kept complaining in the corridor.
“Being in love…it seems to be true. I’m sorry, because that experience was like a nightmare to me. I tried not to think about it, so I almost forgot about it.”
Yukinoshita Yukino had been trying her best to remain calm and restrained, but when Qian Huanyu wasn’t paying attention, the girl’s breathing became slightly rapid, her eyes began to avoid, she didn’t dare to look directly at Qian Huanyu, and a blush appeared on her face.
If Qian Huanyu could notice something strange about Yukinoshita Yukino at this moment, he would definitely be so surprised that he would not be able to believe his eyes.
Qian Huanyu muttered for a while, then slowly raised his head and looked at Yukinoshita Yukino’s face, which seemed to have no emotion at all.
“I will answer her call. I want to see what she wants from me.”
“Qian Huan-kun, it’s best not to get too involved with that woman.” Yukinoshita Yukino didn’t know why she suddenly said this.
“Let’s talk about it when the time comes.” Qian Huanyu responded casually.
Yukinoshita Yukino stared at him closely, sighed softly, and clenched her hands unconsciously. Whether it was when she was a child or now, as long as her sister Haruno wanted something, her family would give it to her without hesitation.
And I have never received much attention at home.
The friendship she had established with Qian Huanyu was extremely precious to her, and she was always grateful to God for letting them meet. This was the most important gift she had ever received, and she would never allow anyone to destroy it, especially Yang Nai, with whom she had always had a bad relationship.
She always felt that the woman just wanted to snatch Qian Huanyu away from her.
Not for anything else, just for fun.
That’s why she hated Yang No so much. But no matter how much she hated Yang No, as her elder sister, she had many excellent qualities that made her admire her very much, and she had always been the goal she was striving to catch up with.
Moreover, ever since she knew that Qian Huanyu had become a writer, Yukinoshita Yukino had particularly hoped that she could also have some identity that would allow her to shine.
She longs to surpass her sister, Haruno.
Prove that he is better than Haruno.
Excellent enough to be on par with Qian Huanyu.
Yukinoshita Yukino, who had never been in love, didn’t understand why she had such complicated feelings. She could only be confused in her heart. Perhaps, it was some subconscious thing deep in her heart that was driving her.
It wasn’t long before the two returned to the club room.
“Knock, knock.”
There was a knock on the door.
“Eh, Mr. Hiratsuka?” Yuigahama Yui raised her head, her face full of surprise, “You actually came to our club room, it’s really rare.”
“No way? I was the one who recommended you to join this club. Of course I have to come and take a look when I have nothing to do. After all, there are two particularly worrying problem students in this club, and I have to keep an eye on them all the time.” Shizuka Hiratsuka put her hands in her pockets, looking as if it was a matter of course.
“Teacher, you’d better tell me your name directly, otherwise I might be misunderstood.” Yukinoshita Yukino reminded.
Hiratsuka Shizuka was not polite and said directly: “You know it in your heart. I’m talking about the guy who always takes first place in every exam throughout the year, and the other guy who always takes second place throughout the year.”
“Then it’s not me.” Yuigahama Yui is very self-aware. But for some reason, she didn’t feel happy at all when she was excluded from the list of “problem children”.
Is it because those two people’s grades are too good and they outshine me?
I’m so angry! I’ve been studying very hard.
Hiratsuka Shizuka didn’t notice Yuigahama Yui’s complicated emotions, and said casually: “I have something to teach you. Hey, the top student in the whole year, don’t think about sneaking away, and listen to what the teacher says!”
Hiratsuka Shizuka widened her eyes and looked at Qian Huanyu who had appeared behind her at some point.
“Too cunning! You actually want to run away secretly!” Yuigahama Yui also shouted.
“Qian Huan-jun, can you explain where you are planning to go?” Yukinoshita Yukino quickly closed the book with both hands and looked up at Qian Huanyu.
“Minister, I’m feeling a little unwell right now and want to go back early. See you tomorrow.” Qian Huanyu said calmly.
But before he took a step, Yukinoshita Yukino said coldly: “If you leave, don’t come to the club again.”
After hearing this, Qian Huanyu felt strange. Why did this scene look like a couple quarreling?
“I think it’s not impossible for me to go home directly…” Qian Huanyu was halfway through his words when he suddenly felt a sharp gaze.
049 In this cry, there is also an ardent desire for the storm. (Old version)
Yukinoshita Yukino sat upright in her seat. Although she didn’t say anything, she exuded a powerful aura.
“It’s not impossible, but!”
Qian Huanyu changed the subject and spoke in a more serious tone.
“I thought about it carefully. For those who quit the club just after joining it and stay at home doing nothing all day, do their lives really have meaning?
(It actually feels quite meaningful)
I really hate it (actually I kind of envy it)
They also hate themselves for having such lazy thoughts. “
Two voices kept alternating in Qian Huanyu’s heart.
Yuigahama Yui looked at Qian Huanyu, who was righteous and serious, and couldn’t help but smacking her lips. She suddenly felt that what he said seemed to make sense.
“Go ahead, Mr. Hiratsuka. Just tell me what you want. I promise to have Yukinoshita-san and Yuigahama-san get it done.”
Qian Huanyu patted his chest and said confidently.
“Oh…wait, did you say that backwards? Shouldn’t you be the one to do it?”
Hiratsuka Shizuka was about to agree when she suddenly realized what was going on and said unhappily.
“That’s right! Don’t be clever! Yukino, aren’t you right?”
Yuigahama Yui kept nodding her head like a chick pecking at rice.
“Yeah.” Yukinoshita Yukino still maintained her image of an icy beauty and just responded lightly.
She stretched out her hand and gently placed it on her chest. She suddenly felt panic for no reason. Now that she thought about it, it might have been her illusion.
“It’s not a big deal actually. The Department of Literature recently plans to collect some excellent articles and publish them in the campus newspaper, and also wants to share them with other schools.” Shizuka Hiratsuka explained.
“But they haven’t found any works that impress people, so they came to me to ask if I can contact Yukinoshita.”
“They want me to write an article that I can share with other schools?”
Yukinoshita Yukino asked in surprise.
“I’m glad you figured it out so quickly. This is a request from the Literature Club. They said that the level of their club members is not as good as other schools, otherwise they wouldn’t bother others.”
Hiratsuka Shizuka spread her hands helplessly.
To put it bluntly, when communicating with other schools, it won’t work if you don’t have decent work to produce.
“If Yukino wrote it, there would be no problem!”
Yuigahama Yui remembered that Yukinoshita Yukino had good grades and felt that she would definitely be able to do the job.
“Unfortunately, my literary level is just average.”
Yukinoshita Yukino shook her head, turned her gaze to Qian Huanyu, and said thoughtfully,
“If you write it, there shouldn’t be any problem.”
Yukinoshita Yukino is half a fan of Qian Huanyu and is very familiar with his writing ability.
Why do you say half?
It’s just that Yukinoshita Yukino’s proud self-esteem makes her unwilling to fully admit that she is a fan of Qian Huanyu’s books.
“Let him write it? Do you want him to write something like ‘Life is a rubbish game’?” Hiratsuka Shizuka curled her lips.
“Let me write it, let me do it!”
Yuigahama Yui raised her hand and volunteered.
“You’re not good enough.”
Yukinoshita Yukino refused mercilessly.
“Huh? Why? I was planning to let him write it.”
Yuigahama Yui pouted unhappily.
“Yeah, my level is just average.”
Qian Huanyu followed suit.
“It’s not good to be too modest. Let me think…”
Yukinoshita Yukino held her chin with one hand and thought seriously, “If you can complete the task this time, it will be considered as one of your achievements.”
“What’s the use of performance?”
When Qian Huanyu heard this, he immediately became interested.
Yukinoshita Yukino said seriously: “I am so grateful to have your appreciation.”
“What else?”
Yukinoshita Yukino said with some doubt:
“Isn’t that enough? You should feel honored to be appreciated by me.”
Qian Huanyu raised his eyebrows and couldn’t help but complain:
“At least give me some actual reward.”
Yukinoshita Yukino sighed:
“I never thought you would be so greedy.”
“Then I’ll give you two days off.”
Yukinoshita Yukino said this very reluctantly, and Yuigahama Yui inexplicably felt that she was like a black-hearted leader at this moment.
“Chance? You mean you can still reject me?”
Qian Huanyu said with a smile.
Yukinoshita Yukino’s expression was slightly shaken, as if saying “You actually found out.”
After Qian Huanyu’s efforts, it was finally decided that he would have the opportunity to take two days off after completing the task.
Although she said she was asking for leave, in fact, even if Qian Huanyu really had something to do and didn’t come to the club, Yukinoshita Yukino wouldn’t say much.
To Yuigahama Yui, who doesn’t know much about their relationship, the two seem to be at loggerheads with each other, but in fact, they enjoy the fun of their daily bickering.
The relationship between them is special, a bond that is unmistakable.
“Mr. Hiratsuka, are there any requirements for the subject matter of the article?”
Qian Huanyu asked Hiratsuka Shizuka directly.
“There are no special restrictions. If you have to say something, just keep it positive. Don’t write the same decadent style as before.”
It seems that Shizuka Hiratsuka still remembers Qian Huanyu’s previous writing style and is not very satisfied with it.
Since Hiratsuka Shizuka said so, Qian Huanyu walked to his usual seat and took out a pen.
“How many days will you have to complete it?” asked Shizuka Hiratsuka.
“No need, it will be done in a moment.” Qian Huanyu lowered his head and began to write seriously.
“Haiyan?”
Yukinoshita Yukino, Yuigahama Yui and Hiratsuka Shizuka all came to Qian Huanyu, and Yukinoshita Yukino’s eyes were fixed on the place where Qian Huanyu’s pen tip passed.
[Above the vast and boundless ocean, the wind was howling, rolling up large dark clouds.
Between the dark clouds and the rough sea, a petrel proudly spreads its wings and flies freely like a black lightning.
In his previous life, Qian Huanyu particularly liked this article. Even after so many years, he is still deeply impressed.
He felt that there was absolutely no problem in publishing this article in campus newspapers or sharing it among schools, and that it could even be considered a “dimensionality reduction attack.”
[It sometimes skims lightly over the waves, and sometimes rushes towards the dark clouds like an arrow.
It shouted loudly, and that brave shout seemed to carry endless joy.
In this cry, there is also an earnest desire for the storm. 】
Qian Huanyu continued to write quickly, and as the words continued to spread on the paper, wonderful things happened.
It was as if a light was lit in the minds of Shizuka Hiratsuka, Yuigahama Yui, and Yukinoshita Yukino, and scenes unfolded slowly like a movie.
050 Is this normal? Your standard of normal is too high! (Old version)
[Look at the seagull, soaring freely over the vast ocean, shouting passionately as it flies.
It was agile and fast like black lightning or a sharp arrow, and it rushed towards the dark clouds without hesitation.
The waves surged, splashing layers of foam, but this did not pose any problem for the seagull. It flapped its powerful wings and easily penetrated the foam of the waves.
It continued to fly rapidly, like a demon spirit descending from a mysterious world—an extremely arrogant black demon spirit.
It laughed and cried out in the air…
It was full of disdain for the thick dark clouds and laughed at them to its heart’s content, but its howling was due to the joy boiling in its heart!
Even though the thunder roared as if it was roaring in anger, this sensitive seagull had already heard the fatigue in the thunder.
It firmly believes that the dark clouds are only a temporary obstacle and cannot block the sun’s rays forever. Yes, they absolutely cannot block it! 】
Hiratsuka Shizuka couldn’t help but reveal an expression of amazement. This short paragraph alone had already demonstrated an extremely high standard, as if one could see the magnificent scene with one’s own eyes, full of visual imagery!
And the more exciting things are yet to come. As Qian Huanyu’s writing continues to advance, the spiritual power emanating from the entire content becomes more and more shocking.
That spirit of fearlessness, bravery, optimism and self-confidence is vividly expressed on the paper, especially when Qian Huanyu wrote the last sentence.
【Let the storm come even harder! 】
These words, like a heavy hammer, struck hard into everyone’s heart.
As a teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka was deeply moved, while Yuigahama Yui and Yukinoshita Yukino were also unable to calm down for a long time.
Qian Huanyu stopped writing, paused for a moment, and then gently put the pen back on the table.
“Teacher Hiratsuka, what do you think of this article?” Qian Huanyu asked.
Hiratsuka Shizuka finally came back to her senses from her deep thoughts, with a complicated expression on her face. She said with emotion: “It’s simply perfect.”
She really couldn’t think of a more appropriate evaluation. If articles like this didn’t meet the requirements, then she really had to doubt whether the literature club still had any meaning to exist.
After all, this article is more than enough for communication among students, and it may even be a bit of a waste of resources.
Hiratsuka Shizuka was thinking, and suddenly changed the subject:
“With your amazing writing skills, how could you write something like ‘Life is a shitty game’ in the first place? Are you teasing me on purpose?”
Qian Huanyu shook his head vigorously and said solemnly, “That is absolutely not the case. Teacher, please don’t misunderstand me.”
Hiratsuka Shizuka rolled her eyes, clearly not believing it:
“Be more serious next time and stop doing these inexplicable things.”
After saying that, Shizuka Hiratsuka carefully picked up the white A4 paper filled with Qian Huanyu’s handwriting, preparing to savor it carefully after returning home.
Qian Huanyu’s handwriting has always been beautiful, and coupled with the wonderful content in the articles, it is no exaggeration to describe it as pleasing to the eye.
“I have a new respect for you now.”
Yuigahama Yui did not hide her surprise and expressed her thoughts.
Then, she looked at Yukinoshita Yukino curiously and asked:
“Axue, what do you think? What do you think of this article?”
Yukinoshita Yukino looked calm and said calmly:
“It’s normal, nothing to be surprised about.”
Yukinoshita Yukino knew the true identity of Chi Huanyu. As a writer who could create many wonderful stories with delicate writing, it was easy for him to write a work that would satisfy Hiratsuka Shizuka.
If he couldn’t do it, it would be not up to his level, so Yukinoshita Yukino was not surprised at all.
“Is this normal? Your standards for normal are too high!”
Yuigahama Yui couldn’t help but complain.
Yukinoshita Yukino’s expression was particularly serious, and she said slowly:
“He’s different from the others.”
It was the first time that Yuigahama Yui saw Yukinoshita Yukino speak so positively about someone, and she couldn’t help but feel suspicious.
Hearing Xue Noi’s tone, it seemed that she was very familiar with Qian Huanyu. She couldn’t help but let her imagination run wild, always feeling that there seemed to be some special relationship between the two of them.
“Are you hiding something from me?”
Yuigahama Yui looked suspiciously at the two of them.
Yukinoshita Yukino shook her head slightly, and her tone became gentle:
“That’s not the case, Yuigahama-san.
It is undeniable that Qian Huanjun is indeed very outstanding and has attracted your attention, but you must remember that when you are with him, it is best to keep a certain distance, otherwise it may bring trouble to yourself, Yuigahama-san. “
After hearing this, Qian Huanyu curled his lips and said:
“Hey, don’t joke with others with a serious face, it will make me sad.”
Xue No smiled slightly and asked back:
“Do I look like I’m kidding?”
Yuigahama Yui became even more curious, and after hesitating for a while, she said:
“Um… I was actually a little skeptical at first. Could it be that you two knew each other a long time ago? I’ve never heard of you, Yukino, being particularly close to anyone.”
Yukinoshita Yukino sighed softly and said:
“That was the beginning of all the misfortunes, so to speak.”
This was a disguised acknowledgement of Yuigahama Yui’s guess.
Yuigahama Yui felt mixed emotions, she didn’t know if it was envy or something else, her mood suddenly became depressed.
However, her troubles went away quickly, and she soon encouraged herself and secretly vowed not to lose to Yukinoshita Yukino.
Then she turned her attention to other things.
“Can you tell me how you two met before? I’m really curious.”
Yuigahama Yui’s curiosity for knowledge was completely aroused.
Yukinoshita Yukino turned her head slightly and said:
“That’s not a past worth remembering.”
“You’re lying! It must be a precious memory.”
Yuigahama Yui pouted and said,
“If you really don’t care, Yukino, you would definitely say it directly. There’s no need to hide it.” She looked unconvinced.
“Precious memories?”
Yukinoshita Yukino murmured to herself in a low voice. She was cold by nature and wanted to directly deny Yuigahama Yui’s words, but when the words came to her lips, she couldn’t say them.
Only then did she realize that, without realizing it, she had already regarded the time she spent with Qian Huanyu as her most precious and treasured memory.
At this moment, she caught a glimpse of Qian Huanyu watching them from the side with a look of watching a show on his face.
Strangely enough, whenever she encountered something related to Qian Huanyu, she would lose her usual rationality and calmness and become particularly concerned about him.
Her sister Yang Nai once joked that this was the feeling of being in love.
051 No! I’ve had enough of this desperate day! (Old version)
Yukinoshita Yukino has a cold personality and speaks with a bit of sarcasm. She is very distant from the people around her. In her eyes, the people around her are just passers-by.
Love is a distant and unfamiliar topic to her.
“Why are you staring at me? Let me make it clear first, I only sell my art, not my body. If you really have any special needs, I can only reluctantly make some sacrifices.” Qian Huanyu said seriously.
Yukinoshita Yukino stared at him for a while and laughed softly.
As for love, I really just thought too much.
Yukinoshita Yukino is still the person who always sticks to herself.
After that, apart from Yuigahama Yui who kept asking questions out of curiosity, nothing special happened and the day ended peacefully.
At noon,
Every corner of the campus seemed unusually quiet. Goto Ichiri was alone, feeling depressed, and couldn’t help but sigh.
“When did I realize that I had no friends? In order to be popular, I even learned guitar! But why is it that after entering high school, I still can’t make any friends!!!”
Goto Ichiri fell into memories. The long period of time from elementary school to high school was like a dark dream.
She felt as if she was shrouded in a layer of haze. Even though the sky was as blue as a gem, her world was only monotonous gray.
She slowly raised her head and looked at her reflection in the glass mirror in front of her.
Her long pink hair fell softly on her shoulders. She was wearing sportswear and had a particularly conspicuous guitar bag on her back.
From the outside, she looks like a typical band girl.
In her imagination, the girl in the band should be the focus of the crowd, attracting many people’s attention.
However, the reality is cruel…
In the school corridor, several students walked by, talking and laughing. They simply ignored Goto Ichiri who was standing in front of them, as if she was air.
Goto Ichiri was ignored once again.
When she taught herself guitar, her biggest goal was to gain everyone’s love and become popular.
But now,
The huge gap between ideal and reality, like an unbridgeable chasm, stood before her.
The more Goto Ichiri thought about it, the sadder he became. He couldn’t figure out what he had done wrong.
At school, she rarely spoke more than five sentences a day and didn’t even have a friend to chat with.
It’s not like she hasn’t thought about joining the high school’s light music club.
When she was in middle school, she was looking forward to finding like-minded friends in the club, but she never expected that the school she attended did not have a light music club.
Every time she thought about it, she found it unbelievable, as if she had been struck by lightning.
What a joke!
In a big city like Tokyo, there is no K-OTO club in the school! This is rare even in late-night anime.
In those animations about campus, clubs such as the light music club, basketball club, and football club are all indispensable. That is where everyone sweats out their youth.
Her former middle school had both a basketball club and a football club, but the only one missing was the light music club that she had always loved.
She heard that the Light Music Club was abolished because of too few members. She was confused as to why other clubs could be retained but not the Light Music Club?
The cruel reality made Goto Ichiri feel extremely powerless. She lowered her head and looked listless.
After entering high school, the school finally had a light music club, and all the members were girls.
But the vibrant atmosphere made her feel discouraged and she never dared to join in.
She could imagine how out of place she, an introvert, would be among a group of young girls full of youthfulness.
When it came time to perform, she would be so nervous that she wouldn’t dare to speak, and her whole body would tremble.
Just thinking about it made her feel extremely embarrassed, as if she had seen the scene of her own “social death”, and she couldn’t help shivering.
Goto Ichiri came to the rooftop and found that there was no one there. She suddenly remembered what her mother had once said to her.
“If you encounter something unhappy, shout it out loud, maybe you will feel better.”
Goto Ichiri could no longer suppress his inner confusion and pain, and shouted loudly:
“No! I’ve had enough of these desperate days!”
Although it was called a shout, in fact the sound was about the same loudness as normal talking. But for Goto Ichiri, who had always been timid and introverted, this was already a big breakthrough!
She clenched her fists, took a long breath, and felt a little relieved.
It seems that doing what my mother said really has some effect.
“What desperate days?” A sudden voice sounded behind him.
Goto Ichiri’s body froze instantly, as if he had been cast under a spell.
She turned her head slowly, her movements as stiff as a robot, and you could almost hear the “clicking” sound.
I saw a young man with a delicate and even handsome appearance, standing behind her.
Oh no! Did someone hear what I just said?
At this moment, Goto Ichiri was like a wooden sculpture, standing there motionless, his mind blank, not knowing what to do.
Qian Huanyu had originally found a comfortable place on the rooftop to take a nap, but was woken up by the sound of Goto Ichiri opening the door.
He watched the girl, who was dressed in a somewhat unusual way, walk into the rooftop, looking around.
There was an obstruction in front of Qian Huanyu, and the girl didn’t seem to notice him.
Then, he heard the girl’s soft voice.
Then the current scene appeared. The girl stood there motionless, as if she was frightened.
“Are you okay? Hey!”
Qian Huanyu stretched out his hand and waved it in front of the girl. Seeing that she didn’t respond, he felt a little puzzled.
He began to look carefully at the girl in front of him. She had long and smooth pink hair, fair skin, and was wearing sportswear in the middle of summer. Her bangs were so long that they almost covered her eyes.
The most eye-catching thing is the playful adobo on the right side of her head, with yellow and blue square-shaped hair accessories hanging on it. It looks like fruit hard candy and is very cute.
Qian Huanyu looked at her and felt like she looked familiar. Suddenly, he remembered, wasn’t this Pochi-chan from the anime?
“Yes…” the girl said in a low voice.
“What did you say?” Qian Huanyu didn’t hear clearly, so he could only move closer and listen carefully.
“I’m sorry!!!!” Goto Ichiri cried out this sentence with all her strength, then turned around and ran desperately towards the stairs. She felt she was too embarrassed to face anyone.
It’s so embarrassing that my troubles were heard by others.
She even thought about just running home, taking a sick leave, and never coming to school again.
052 Do you not want to join, or do you not dare to join? (Old version)
But after she ran a few steps, she found that the scenery around her seemed to have not changed much.
“Don’t be in a hurry to leave. We can discuss and solve any troubles you have. How about a life consultation?” Qian Huanyu gently pulled her clothes with one hand and said with a gentle smile on his face.
“Woo… I want to go home…” Goto Ichiri was extremely scared at this moment. She felt that she must have met a bad guy!
Her mother once warned her that some people may seem kind but are actually dangerous, so she should be careful when meeting such people. Qian Huanyu started by talking about life consultation, which made her feel even more suspicious.
“You want to go home? Do you want to skip class?” Qian Huanyu deliberately put on a stern face, and then quickly comforted her, “Don’t worry, I’m not a bad person.”
Qian Huanyu knew the girl’s personality very well. He knew that she was introverted and had severe social phobia, even to the point of being somewhat pathological.
She didn’t dare to look others in the eye, and there were always a lot of strange thoughts in her mind. Sometimes, because of excessive fantasy or too high expectations, she would do some strange things and say some confusing words.
After hearing what Qian Huanyu said, Goto Ichiri’s face turned pale.
It’s over! She had seen this kind of plot in late-night cartoons. Bad guys usually don’t admit that they are bad guys. She must have been unlucky to meet a bad guy today!
“Relax, I won’t eat people.” Qian Huanyu couldn’t help laughing when he saw her frightened expression.
“Sit down first and don’t be so nervous. What would you like to drink? How about juice?” Qian Huanyu pulled her to the bench next to them. There happened to be a beverage vending machine on the rooftop.
Qian Huanyu threw in a few coins, and soon, two bottles of drinks fell into the delivery port. He picked up one of the bottles and handed it to Goto Ichiri, who took it subconsciously.
When Goto Ichiri came to her senses, she felt extremely regretful. Why had she been so obedient? She clearly had the opportunity to escape when Qian Huanyu went to buy drinks.
“Don’t be nervous, let me introduce myself first. My name is Qian Huanyu, and I’m in the first class of high school.” Qian Huanyu saw her uneasiness and interrupted her wandering thoughts.
Goto Ichiri hesitated for a long time, looking at the boy in front of him bathed in the sun, and finally mustered up the courage and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito: “Goto Ichiri.”
Although the voice was small, Qian Huanyu was prepared and still heard her words clearly.
In the bustling city of Tokyo, Qian Huanyu unexpectedly met Goto Ichiri.
Although he recognized her from her appearance and clothes at first sight, Qian Huanyu couldn’t help but sigh that Tokyo is not big, but it is really small. You can meet those beautiful girls who are well-known on campus just by taking a walk.
Seeing Goto Ichiri looking worried, Qian Huanyu asked softly with concern: “Just now I saw that you seemed to be worried, did you encounter any problems?”
Goto Ichiri began to wonder in her heart. To be honest, this matter was indeed a bit tricky, and she herself understood the crux of the problem, but she was not sure whether she should say it out loud.
She was very conflicted. In the past, she would not even think about such a thing and would definitely choose to keep silent about it, but today…
Goto Ichiri secretly raised his eyes and looked at the sunny boy in front of him with a bright smile.
The warm aura of Qian Huanyu seemed to have some magical power. Goto Ichiri, who was originally full of panic, gradually calmed down.
“Don’t be so nervous. It’s lunch time now. Let’s chat more. It’s not a good idea to keep everything in your heart. Maybe you will feel better if you talk about it.”
Qian Huanyu was like a friendly older brother next door, exuding a reassuring aura, which slowly relaxed Goto Ichiri’s vigilance.
Qian Huanyu noticed the guitar that Goto Ichiri was carrying, and suddenly had an idea to start a conversation with this girl, saying, “Is that a guitar you’re carrying?”
“Hmm…” Goto Ichiri just responded softly, but she suddenly felt excited. Finally someone noticed that she was carrying a guitar! This feeling of being noticed made her cheer in her heart.
Since the beginning of the school year, she has been invisible. No one greets her, let alone wonders what is in the strange bag she carries. As time goes by, she has almost forgotten how to communicate with others normally.
“You must be a very good player.” Qian Huanyu praised sincerely.
Goto Ichiri lowered his head, and his whole body seemed to be shrouded in a haze. He looked like a person suffering from depression, and seemed to have no reaction to Qian Huanyu’s compliments.
However, the originally wilted hair on her head suddenly stood up and swayed slightly, completely exposing her true thoughts.
“Have you joined the light music club?” Qian Huanyu asked.
When asked this question, the hair on Goto Ichiri’s head drooped down again. Qian Huanyu saw it and laughed secretly in his heart, thinking that this girl is really simple, her emotions are written on her face, and it is easy to understand.
“No.” Goto Ichiri replied in a low voice.
“Don’t want to join, or don’t dare to join?” Qian Huanyu observed Goto Ichiri’s expression and guessed to himself, “Yes, the atmosphere of some clubs is indeed not easy for people to integrate into.”
When Goto Ichiri heard Qian Huanyu say this, he felt that he seemed to understand his feelings very well.
“Don’t look at me as an ordinary person. In fact, I know a little about many things. Although I can’t solve all your problems comprehensively, if you treat me as an ordinary friend and discuss things with me, I can still give you some advice.” Qian Huanyu said, sitting down not far from Goto Ichiri, deliberately keeping a distance to avoid making her too nervous.
Perhaps it was because Qian Huanyu took the initiative to chat with her, and seemed harmless and not like a bad person; or perhaps it was because Goto Ichiri herself was too eager to communicate with others, and Qian Huanyu’s word “friend” immediately touched her heart.
After hesitating for a while, Goto Ichiri finally mustered up the courage and asked in a voice so small that it was almost inaudible: “How can I become popular?”
As soon as she said this, Goto Ichiri herself was shocked. How could she say what she really thought? Then, the courage she had just mustered up with great difficulty collapsed in an instant, like a burst dam.
053 The topic seems a bit too serious, let’s talk about something lighter! (Old version)
Goto Ichiri was so ashamed that she wished she could find a hole to crawl into. She thought that Qian Huanyu would definitely laugh at her.
People like her have few friends in school and are simply ignored by everyone. Yet she actually wants to become popular. She is really overestimating her own abilities.
At that moment, she really regarded Qian Huanyu as a friend she could confide in. It was all her fault for being too complacent…
Goto Ichiri felt like he was being blown by the bleak autumn wind, lonely and helpless.
But Qian Huanyu did not laugh at her, but answered the question seriously:
“There are many reasons for being popular, such as being good at speaking, having a skill, or having excellent qualities that can be recognized by others. There is no fixed answer to this question.”
“but……”
Qian Huanyu paused for a moment, then continued,
“In my opinion, you already have some qualities that make people popular.”
“I?”
Goto Ichiri’s originally dull eyes suddenly brightened up. She widened her eyes in surprise, and then shook her head like a rattle.
“Impossible, how can someone like me be popular…”
Qian Huanyu said slowly:
“In fact, there aren’t that many people paying attention to you all the time in life. Everyone is busy with their own things and has their own troubles, so they won’t be overly picky with you.
So, it’s okay to give yourself more confidence and don’t worry too much about what others think.”
Goto Ichiri slowly raised his head, and quietly looked at Qian Huanyu’s profile through the bangs covering his eyes.
“confidence”
She had heard this word many times from her parents, but for some reason, when Qian Huanyu said it, she had a different feeling.
For a time,
There was silence between the two.
Qian Huanyu suddenly realized that he was still a high school student. What he had just said almost made him fall into memories of the past, so he coughed lightly and said:
“This topic seems a bit too serious, let’s talk about something lighter!”
Qian Huanyu said seriously:
“To be honest, I am very interested in music. I know a lot about all kinds of music. I think I am quite good at it.”
Qian Huanyu still remembered those popular musical works from his previous life and felt that it would be a shame if he didn’t make good use of them, so he had intended to cultivate his ability in music.
However, a person’s energy is limited, and at present he has only achieved a level of proficiency in some musical instruments.
Seeing Goto Ichiri’s bewildered look, Qian Huanyu raised his eyebrows and asked:
“You don’t believe it?”
Goto Ichiri was confused. She didn’t say anything, so why was she considered unbelievable? She could only shake her head helplessly.
“Come on, let me sing for you.”
Seeing Goto Ichiri, a band girl with a passion for music, Qian Huanyu’s desire to perform was immediately aroused.
Qian Huanyu cleared his throat, and after a moment of thinking, he began to hum softly on this quiet rooftop.
“Dream Nako (If it’s just a dream)”
どれほどよかったでしょう（That would be great）
无だにあなたのことを梦にみる (You still appear in my dreams)”
Qian Huanyu thought of her past life. She had planned to sing the popular song “Lemon” in a KTV.
But before I could realize this wish, I traveled here. It’s a bit regrettable when I think about it.
“あの日の心しみさえ(Even the sadness of that day)
あの日のkuしみさえ (Even the pain of that day)
そのすべてを爱してた (I love all of them deeply)
あなたとともに (together with you)
Chest に residual り れない (Stay in my heart and won’t go away)”
Under the clear sky,
The boy sat on a chair and sang in his unique voice.
There was no accompaniment, no cheers from the audience, only the melodious singing echoing on the rooftop.
Goto Ichiri originally thought that even if Qian Huanyu had some knowledge of music, his level would probably be just average.
But she didn’t expect that he could sing so beautifully. She sat there quietly, immersed in Qian Huanyu’s singing.
For Ichiri Goto, today is destined to be a special day.
It is no longer like before, life is as dull as a glass of boiled water, and I am always ignored by others.
She never thought that she would be sitting here, telling others about her troubles, and hearing such beautiful songs.
However, she still felt a little aggrieved. She really didn’t mean to disbelieve Qian Huanyu!
The song “Lemon” itself contains the creator’s compassion and thoughts about life. Coupled with Qian Huanyu’s gentle and unique voice, Goto Ichiri was completely immersed in it and couldn’t extricate himself.
When the last note fell, Goto Ichiri came back to her senses. She clapped her hands awkwardly, and the sound was very weak:
“It sounds good!”
Goto Ichiri felt a little confused again. Why did this happen again? She hadn’t said anything yet, but someone had already said what she wanted to say.
Qian Huanyu looked in the direction of the voice and saw a few people appear at the stairs. Although he was not familiar with them, he knew them.
The two boys and two girls are classmates Hayato Hayama, Sho Tobe, Yumiko Miura, and Hina Ebina. They are well-known as the “live-action group” in the school.
The one who spoke out the praise was Hime Ebina, her eyes sparkling as she stared at Qian Huanyu as if she had discovered a rare treasure.
“Sorry to bother you. You are Qian Huanjun from the same class, right? I know you.”
Hayato Hayama walked forward and took the initiative to greet them.
“We just wanted to come here to rest, but it seems like we came at the wrong time.”
When Hayato Hayama saw that Goto Ichiri was also there, he couldn’t help but touch his nose and said a little embarrassedly.
“Qian Huan-jun, I usually see you don’t communicate with others much, and you disappear after class. So you are here.”
Tobe Sho had a strange expression on his face and said teasingly.
The rooftop of this teaching building is a romantic rendezvous spot in the minds of many boys and girls in the school, and its popularity is second only to the grove behind it.
If you want to feel the hormonal atmosphere of youth, come here alone, and you can always run into several couples. No matter whether they are in class or after class, they sit on the benches and hug each other as if no one is around.
Tobe Xiang used to think that this was just a rumor, but he didn’t expect it to be true. He was so envious.
“It’s not really a bother. Anyone can come to this place. It’s not just for me.”
Qian Huanyu shook his head and said.
“Qian Huan-jun, what was the name of that song just now? It’s really beautiful. I want to save it.”
“Yeah, after listening to it, I always feel a little regretful. I can’t describe the feeling.”
The people around him echoed Hayato Hayama’s words.
054 Tell me, is your friend a boy or a girl? (Old version)
“Qian Huan-jun, have you ever studied music? The breath and voice you used when you sang just now are not something that most people can achieve.”
Yumiko Miura asked with interest.
These people often go to KTV to get together. Although they can’t judge a person’s singing skills as accurately as professionals, they can tell who sings well and who sings averagely just by listening.
The listening enjoyment of Qian Huanyu’s singing just now is not something that a novice or someone just playing around can bring.
“I did study music specifically for a few years.”
Qian Huanyu smiled and replied.
“No wonder.”
Everyone suddenly realized that Qian Huanyu, who looked ordinary, actually had such a powerful side.
“What was the name of that song just now?”
As Yumiko Miura spoke, she took out her cell phone. The phone case was hung with various small ornaments, making it look very fancy.
“Lemon.”
Qian Huanyu replied.
Yumiko Miura nodded and immediately began searching for information about the song on her mobile phone.
“It’s almost time, I have to go down.”
Qian Huanyu had no intention of integrating into their circle, so he prepared to leave.
“Goto-san, you…”
Qian Huanyu was just about to say something to Goto Ichiri, but found that she had already run to the stairs as quickly as if her feet were greased.
For Goto Ichiri, who suffers from social anxiety, seeing so many people gathered together to chat is as uncomfortable as sitting on pins and needles. She has no idea how to join in their conversation and can only use her “specialty” – “disappearing existence”!
In the past, Goto Ichiri had few friends in school and seldom communicated with others. Over time, her presence became extremely low, so low that sometimes the teachers would even forget her name.
That’s why she learned the technique of “making herself disappear.”
Qian Huanyu looked at Goto Ichiri’s back as he ran quickly and smiled helplessly.
Since she has left, there is nothing I can do. We will definitely meet again in school anyway.
But when Qian Huanyu went down the stairs, she found that Goto Ichiri had not left at all. She was leaning against the wall, hesitating there.
Goto Ichiri had something to say, but she had never experienced such a situation before and had no idea what to do.
For a person who suffers from autism, is shy and timid, and yet longs to be popular, this moment is really extremely confusing.
Qian Huanyu looked at Goto Ichiri, thinking deeply. Finally, he walked up to Goto Ichiri and asked with a smile:
“Goto-san, would you like to add a contact number?
If you have any questions in the future, you can always ask me. Like I said before, just treat me as an ordinary friend.”
When Goto Ichiri heard this, her body trembled slightly. She opened her eyes wide in surprise, and her eyes seemed to say:
Is it really possible? “
“friend……”
Goto Ichiri murmured the word she had long dreamed of, then nodded vigorously.
Then, Goto Ichiri carefully took out his mobile phone and opened the chat software that he had specially registered but had never added any contacts to. For the first time in his lifetime, he entered someone else’s name.
At this time, there were several people still on the rooftop. Yumiko Miura searched for a long time but couldn’t find the song “Lemon” in the music software.
“What’s going on? I can’t find Lemon?”
“That’s impossible. It’s such a good song. Try searching for keywords.”
Her companion next to her gave her some advice.
But after trying for a long time, I still got nothing.
“Ebina, what are you doing?”
Several people saw Hime Ebina fiddling with something on her cell phone.
“I plan to post the video of Qian Huan-jun singing online! Such a beautiful song, someone must know it. And I have a feeling that this song will be a hit!”
Ebina Hina said excitedly. She felt that she was so lucky today that she actually found Qian Huanyu, a “treasure boy”.
After hearing this, Miura Yumiko suddenly realized: “This is a good idea.”
“Did you take a video? Will this cause trouble for Qian Huanjun?”
Hayato Hayama asked with some concern.
“Don’t worry! The video I shot only showed his back, not his face. Only his voice. I know I can’t cause trouble to others casually.”
Himena Ebina explained.
Hearing her say this, Hayato Yeyama no longer had any objections.
Seeing the notification that the video was successfully posted, Ebina Hina put away her phone with satisfaction.
What she didn’t know was that as more and more people saw this video, the popularity of related discussions was also rising…
“Mom and Dad, my sister seems a little strange today.”
In the living room of the Goto family, Goto Ichiri’s sister looked up, gently tugged at the corner of her mother’s clothes with her little hands, and whispered.
Looking in the direction of my sister’s finger, I saw Goto Ichiri curled up on the sofa, holding his cell phone tightly in his arms, with a silly smile on his face, and rolling around on the sofa from time to time. He looked really weird.
Seeing this, my sister shuddered and muttered softly:
“Sister, are you entangled by something unclean?”
When my mother heard this, she was also worried and frowned as she said:
“What should I do? Do I really need to ask an exorcist to take a look?”
But seeing that Goto Ichiri was still smiling foolishly, she decided to ask herself first.
Mother walked over to Goto Ichiri and asked softly:
“Yili, did you encounter anything special today?”
Goto Ichiri raised his head with a twinkle in his eyes and proudly announced in front of his family
“Yeah! I made a friend!”
“What did you say? Friend?”
Mom’s eyes widened, she couldn’t believe her ears. She raised her hands to cover her face, her tone full of worry:
“My child, although I have a bad feeling in my heart, I hope you are not sick. How can you say something unbelievable like making friends?”
“I’m not sick!”
Goto Ichiri pouted, looking dissatisfied. After her family confirmed that she was not suffering from delusional disorder and that she was not seriously ill, they all burst into tears of joy.
Then, the sound of cannon fire, which is usually used on children’s birthdays, rang out in Goto’s house.
Mom couldn’t wait to ask:
“Tell me quickly, is your friend a boy or a girl?”
“male……”
Goto Ichiri had no intention of hiding anything and answered truthfully.
When the mother heard this, she felt that happiness came too suddenly and tears couldn’t stop flowing from her eyes.
She has always been worried about Goto Ichiri’s future. Her daughter has such a socially anxious personality that how she will integrate into society and start a family in the future will be a big problem. She was so worried that she couldn’t sleep well at night.
Now, my daughter actually has male friends!