A few days ago.

The meeting room of the Immortal River Library Branch Building.

"Stop ......"

Kasumigaoka Shiyu's eyes widened in some shock, and Kusunsu repeated Miss Machida's words.

“…… Only two volumes have been published...... Stop......"

Miss Machida's eyes were gloomy, and as the editor who accompanied Kasumigaoka Shiyu to her debut, she was also saddened.

"Teacher Kasumiko, I'm sorry...... I've also tried talking to the new editor. ”

"Love Metronome" didn't sell very well.

Even though it received good reviews in a small circle, it was a dismal sales overall, and there was no plan to remake it after a month of release.

Therefore, the so-called winner of the first Immortal Kawa Bunko Fantasy Award is not worth mentioning in the eyes of the new editor.

"If this continues, there will be a deficit, Machida-san. I've seen a lot of works like this that are so ordinary, and I can't sell them. ”

"There is no need to add a new female number two in the second volume, hurry up and match the heroine and the protagonist. It's good to let them kiss me and flirt with me later, so that readers can accept it. In short, the second volume is over! ”

……

It's a little painful, but Machida-sama still had to inform Kasumigaoka Shiwa of the Bunko's decision.

"Mayum-chan, who appeared as a new character, was rejected...... Then, write towards the happy end of the protagonist and Shayuka who has no ups and downs......"

"Forcibly let the story end ......?"

The hanging side hair obscured the eyes, and Shiyu Kasumigaoka's hand on her thigh couldn't help but clench the hem of her skirt.

"I'm really sorry ......"

Miss Machida gritted her teeth and straightened up for the first time.

"But I'll work hard for the next work! We will definitely succeed next time! ”

She stood up jerked up with her hands on the table.

"Let's work together for the new plan!"

“……”

"Wouldn't it be very unwilling to lose here!"

“……”

"I'll try to assist you...... So ......"

...... in front of her

It's still a Kasumigaoka Shiyu with a face like ashes.

—————— long-lost divider——————

The tram departs at half past four in the afternoon.

Before the door slowly closed, Chitanda rushed up.

"Huh?"

Kato was a little surprised.

Chitanda waved his hand.

"......, let me catch my breath first."

After receiving an call from An Yi, Chitanda was so anxious that he ran all the way to catch the tram.

He couldn't help but hurry.

"Well, Chitanda-san, let's sit down and rest first."

"Thank you,......"

As the train starts slowly, the surrounding scene begins to recede, and the sound of the tram and the track grinding becomes louder and quieter.

"That...... Sentanda-san...... Is there something going on? ”

Kato sat on Chitanda's side, tilting his head slightly.

Her side face shows her beautiful curves, and her figure is also bumpy.

The pleated skirt on the lower body covers the white thighs, the hands are on it, and the white and tender fingers play with each other, which looks extraordinarily beautiful.

Kato, it's really cute.

"I just got a call to go to a friend's house in Tokyo."

"So, it's time to stop by again."

"Uh...... Yes...... By the way, Kato, will you be looking for a house here in Chiba? If you go to school, it's a little difficult to get to and from Tokyo. ”

Naturally, I removed my classmates, and the relationship became closer.

"Dad's job may be transferred to Chiba in the near future, and he will move here then. Well...... However, it is possible to stay in Tokyo and go to school in Tokyo. ”

"Huh?"

Chitanda was in a trance.,The sudden encounter made him give up thinking.,Now he realizes that it's impossible for Megumi Kato to transfer from Toyonoki School to General Martial Arts High School for no reason......

In other words,If it develops normally,Kato will still enroll in Fengzhiqi School Park......

"How...... What's wrong? ”

"No, nothing."

"Hmm...... Oh......"

"By the way, Kato, which stop did you get off the train?"

"I guess it's one stop earlier than Chitanda."

"Huh? How do you know this? ”

"Secret."

—————— divider to meet again——————

Climbing up the long ramp, a household building of An Yi's family finally appeared in front of him.

Qian Yantian Chengyu walked a few steps, bypassed Xiao Wall, and rang the doorbell.

The crisp doorbell echoed.

- No one answered.

"An Yilun also! Get down and open the door! ”

Sentanda Chengyu knew that this guy was at home.

Since the admission of the private Fengzhiqi School Park was confirmed,Except for going to Akihabara to sweep the goods,This guy is basically at home.。

Although the teaching regulations are very strict, the teaching facilities are also very high-end, and the teaching quality is quite good, it is a private high school after all, and the school has not been established for a long time. Therefore, compared with the public general martial arts high school, the admission time is much earlier.

Pouted, this guy is fascinated by what he is looking at.

And this time period is basically working time, and the family will not be there. Qianantitian Chengyu rummaged around, the top of the door frame, the bottom of the dust-proof mat, and the bottom of the flower pot...... Yes, that's right, the key is here.

In other words, the law and order in Japan ---- Ben is not as good as this.

This family really has a big heart.

"Sorry to interrupt me."

Putting the key back in its place, Sentanda Chengyu walked into An Yilunya's house.

The first floor was unsurprisingly empty, and I went straight to the bedroom......

Holding the small library book in his hand, An Yilun also squatted on the side of the bed and read it carefully, with tears streaming down his face.

It's "Love Metronome".

Call......

Although the matter is urgent, it is necessary to read it carefully.

Chitanda didn't bother him, and went downstairs to bring some snacks and drinks.

Well, I've been here for more than two days, and these things are still very simple.

Back in the bedroom, Chitanda also took out a copy of "Love Metronome" from the bookshelf and read it......

No matter what, good works will be recognized, and the era of becoming popular step by step has passed.

How do you let your favorite works survive in this impetuous age!?

…………

"Eh, eh!! How did you end up here! ”

An Yilun, who closed the library of the novel, didn't have time to wipe away his tears, and was surprised by the visitor in front of him.

Rubbing the potato chips stained on his fingertips to taste, Chitanda also closed the library book in his hand and stood up.

"Wait, what did you do! My fries! My Coke! ”

Facing the dazzling array of snack bags, An Yilun also trembled excitedly.

"Don't talk nonsense! We're going to start fighting! ”

Chitanda picked up the manuscript he had written not long ago from the snack pile and looked at An Yilunya firmly.

"It's time to race against time."

"There are only a month and fifteen days left before the expected release date of the second volume on spring break."

"It takes at least 10 days from proofreading and printing of the original manuscript to being put on the shelves in stores."

"If you can't change the direction of the wind within twenty days, and then let the Immortal River Bunko change the decision at the seven-day meeting, and finally leave seven days for Kasumi Shiko-sensei to correct the original manuscript and ambush the foreshadowing of the third volume......"

"Then, "Love Metronome" is really over!"