I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

This is something we must not forget.

Chapter 228 No Need to Worry (1/?)

Sayaka Kudo's novel will be released in October. In her words, it's like she never thought she'd have this day.

She was happy when the manuscript was approved, the publication opportunity came, and the book was released, but she always felt like she was being publicly executed.

Will there be a book signing event?

Remembering that her novel was going to be released in October, Aki Tomoya sent her a message on Line.

If there's a book signing event, he'll definitely go and join in the fun.

Not long after, Sayaka Kudo replied, "How could that be..."

She's not a big-name author; she's just a lucky newbie who got a publishing opportunity. It's already a blessing that she has a chance to be published.

Book signing event...

Forget it, don't think about such unrealistic things, they don't exist.

"The editor said that my novel didn't print many copies, and it would probably end up in an inconspicuous corner of the bookstore."

The most prominent places in bookstores are usually occupied by popular authors, like Sayaka Kudo, while it's no exaggeration to say that they're hidden in inconspicuous corners.

What she wrote wasn't serious traditional literature, but it was still something she poured her heart and soul into.

To be honest, I definitely have some fantasies and expectations in my heart.

"I'll show my support first, please let me savor the full content."

I will definitely support it. I can skip other novels, but I must read Sayaka Kudo's book.

After three years, Aki Tomoya plans to buy another novel, but not a light novel, but a popular one.

"Forget it, just read it secretly by yourself. Don't tell me how you feel after you've read the whole thing. I'm not looking forward to it at all, really not at all! Ugh, please have mercy on me!"

Is this shy?

However, the more she said that, the more Aki Tomoya wanted to see what the complete novel, after being revised and published, would look like.

On the other hand, he was also mentioned in it, so it would be a lie to say that he didn't care.

"Perhaps I can help you promote it?"

"Aha?"

When Aki Tomoya said he could help her with promotion, Kudo Sayaka was a little confused and didn't understand what he meant or what he planned to do.

"I used to be a well-known blogger, so I'll just do my bit now!"

That's what he said, but Aki Tomoya was actually a little apprehensive.

I haven't really touched that homepage in three years. I've lost followers over the past three years, and I don't know how many people still remember me.

Although I couldn't help much, I did my part at least.

"Aren't you an otaku blogger?"

"Well, let's give it a try..."

This is another one, but how effective it will be is uncertain.

His homepage was sealed away for three years, and now the people who follow him are all drawn to his ACGN (Anime, Comics, Games, Novels) category.

Even if you try it, it probably won't have much effect.

But it's worth a try.

"I'm really good at writing book reviews!"

Are you just praising your own product?

"That's going too far, Kudo! How could you say that to someone who wanted to help you!"

"Yes, thank you (*￣︶￣)!"

This was Sayaka Kudo's debut work, but it didn't receive much promotion.

As a new author, the publisher didn't print many copies, but at least there was an opportunity to publish.

That's why she never felt discouraged.

If you don't have high expectations, you won't be disappointed.

For Sayaka Kudo, it was just an attempt. Failure didn't matter; at least she could write down what was on her mind and have the opportunity to express it.

I told her that the novel would be released in late September, and the official release date was in mid-October.

There won't be much activity then. For new authors, their novels will be displayed in the newly released works section, but more likely in an inconspicuous corner. It will be released very quietly.

This is a scene that both Aki Tomoya and Kudo Sayaka could imagine.

You'll feel a little bit of regret.

But should we say, why not promote it more vigorously?

Please, it's good enough that it was even published.

Both Sayaka Kudo and Tomoya Aki understood this principle.

New authors shouldn't ask for too much; they just need to wait patiently.

What Aki Tomokazu could probably do was wait until the release date, find a bookstore that sells it, buy a copy, read it carefully, and then reactivate her long-dormant homepage to promote it for a bit.

The outcome is unpredictable; all we can do is try our best.

At least, Aki Tomo doesn't want Kudo Sayaka's debut to start and end so quietly.

Now that it's been written and published, wouldn't it be great to let more people see it?

"I want more people to see your work."

Aki Tomoya also wanted to say that, but now is not the time.

He preferred to read Sayaka Kudo's work on the release date before saying that.

I hope that when I see the complete published version, I will still have that feeling.

"I am looking forward!"

Finally, Aki Tomo also said the same thing.

He put down his phone, stretched, then propped his chin on his hand and turned to look out the window.

When was the last time I had a similar feeling?

"It seems like it was when I first met that great author in my first year of high school... 'Love Metronome'..."

That's the name. I still remember the content, after all, I've read it many times and found out the foreshadowing bit by bit.

At that time, I was also willing to help promote that great writer.

"That famous writer seems to be looking to change his career path too. I wonder how things are going?"

The nickname for Kasumigaoka Utaha is no longer "senior," but "great writer."

Aki Tomoya now dislikes being called "senior" and prefers to be called "great writer."

There was no intention to make fun of them; I just felt that this was more appropriate.

When Aki Tomoya recalled that the great writer also wanted to switch to writing popular novels, but his first comparison with Kudo Sayaka was not successful, he sighed.

It's true that suddenly having to write about a genre you're not good at is a common occurrence.

However, if it were that great writer, with her talent, she probably wouldn't need him to worry.

Although Aki Tomoya is unaware that Kasumigaoka Utaha's new work, which represents a transformation in her career, has already been approved by the publisher, he is not worried at all after thinking that this great writer is a genius.

"It should be going smoothly, that famous writer..."

Muttering to himself, Aki Tomoya picked up his phone again and slowly found the famous writer's Line.

At this moment, without any hesitation, he asked directly, "Senior writer, how's your new work, which marks a shift in your career path, going?"

About half a minute later, they finally replied with a message—

"very smooth."

Just as I thought, there's absolutely no need to worry.

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Chapter 229 Don't be so perfunctory (2/2)

Kasumigaoka Utaha is quite impressive. If a genius wants to work hard, it's definitely much easier than for ordinary people like them.

It's no longer a light novel where you buy illustrations and get toilet paper for free, but a popular novel that tests your skills more. Even though this great author's first draft was rejected without any leniency at the beginning.

For Kasumigaoka Utaha, receiving a greeting from the world of popular fiction must have been an unforgettable experience.

Teacher Xia Shizi?

People don't care.