My dear wife, I still love you more.

"Place your hands on your lower abdomen, and then try to breathe like a dog. Like this..."

Hasegawa will combine some knowledge he has gathered from the internet with some information he already has, and then explain it to Yui Yuigahama starting from the very basics.

Yui Yuigahama was a little dazed, but she was quite obedient and did whatever Hasegawa asked her to do.

My arms are a little sore; I think I overdid it yesterday with the mechanical exercises. But today's update will still be three chapters, no less. Just to reiterate, this book has consistently updated three chapters since it was uploaded, no less, no less, no less. To the person saying the updates are getting slower and slower, or even that it's going to be abandoned, please read carefully.

Chapter Thirty Hasegawa's Progress

"Hasegawa, am I doing this right? I feel like I'm not getting the hang of it." Yui Yuigahama asked Hasegawa for help.

Hasegawa frowned slightly: "What I'm about to say might be a little offensive, so please bear with it."

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama was taken aback.

Hasegawa placed his right hand on Yui Yuigahama's lower abdomen. Even through the clothes, Hasegawa could still feel the softness of the girl's body.

Yui Yuigahama, on the other hand, felt as if Hasegawa's palm was burning hot, making her feel tingly and numb all over, her whole body hot and weak, as if she had no strength left.

Taking a deep breath, she suppressed the slight ripple in her heart: "Alright, Yuihama, you can begin now."

"Huh? Oh. I understand." Yui Yuigahama, still blushing, quickly replied after being reminded by Hasegawa.

……

"That's it for diaphragmatic breathing. Now, regarding the throat, when singing, you need to try to open it up. Normally, when people speak, their throats are flat, but when singing, you need to open your throat. Come on, make an 'oh' sound..."

Hasegawa patiently guided Yui Yuigahama to master these basics, and although Yui Yuigahama seemed a little slow, Hasegawa was pleasantly surprised. How to put it... although she was still slightly slow, it was only slightly, unlike when Hasegawa had taught her before, when that was truly difficult.

Furthermore, as Hasegawa continued to teach Yui, the proficiency of his "Teacher" skill in his attribute panel steadily increased, leading to a significant improvement in his teaching abilities. Yui also became increasingly receptive to the knowledge Hasegawa imparted, mastering it at an ever-faster pace.

This is almost about establishing a positive cycle. If this continues, Yui Yuigahama's learning speed will likely increase faster and faster.

Discovering this made Hasegawa even happier. After all, as a teacher, while it might feel unfulfilling to have geniuses who learn everything instantly and even apply what they've learned to other situations, it's still much more satisfying than having a blockhead who just won't learn no matter what.

"Alright, that's all for today. Take your time to review and practice what I've taught you. I'll compile what I've taught you and send it to you via email; please receive it then." Hasegawa said to Yui Yuigahama, noticing the late hour.

"Huh? It's already over?" Yui Yuigahama was a little surprised and a little regretful.

Well, this was the first time Yui Yuigahama had ever learned something so quickly, the first time in her entire life. Not only was she able to listen to the teacher's lecture, but she was also able to learn it. She almost didn't even notice the passage of time.

Yui Yuigahama had never encountered this situation before.

“That’s right, it’s over. And what I’ve taught you is enough for you to learn. We’ll continue after you’ve mastered this knowledge.” Hasegawa smiled and nodded at Yui Yuigahama.

"Alright then." Yui Yuigahama nodded somewhat reluctantly.

……

The next day, Hasegawa left home early after breakfast. He had arranged to meet someone again.

The agreed-upon location was a coffee shop. A rather upscale one, with a piano inside. A girl sat at the piano, playing intently, and beautiful music echoed throughout the coffee shop.

"Mr. Hasegawa, over here." Machida Sonoko called out to Hasegawa as he walked in, lifting him up by the shoulder.

"Hello, Editor Machida." Hasegawa walked over, greeted her with a smile, and sat down opposite her.

“Mr. Hasegawa looks great. But that makes sense. If I were Mr. Hasegawa, I would be very happy to know that my work is selling well,” Machida Sonoko said to Hasegawa with a smile.

"Just luck, nothing more than good luck," Hasegawa said modestly, waving his hand.

"This isn't just luck. It's the sales driven by genuine quality. In just one week, the 20,000 copies printed in two separate printings have completely sold out. A third printing is coming up, and this time the publisher plans to print another 30,000 copies. This is something not everyone can do. Hasegawa-sensei, 'Tokyo Ghoul' is a hit!" Machida Sonoko said with a broad smile, a hint of smugness on her face.

That makes sense, after all, *Tokyo Ghoul* was written by one of her authors, and a new one at that. As the editor, Machida Sonoko would not only gain recognition and praise, but also a substantial bonus. This would also become part of her resume, which could even be used as leverage for promotion when needed.

"Thirty thousand copies? Isn't that a bit too much?" Although Hasegawa knew that his book would be printed for the third time, he did not expect that the third printing would be thirty thousand copies. He knew that the previous two printings were only ten thousand copies each time.

"Mr. Hasegawa, you might find this a bit strange. But we've gathered a lot of data and information. In fact, the previous sales of 20,000 copies seem to have been just a warm-up. The real explosion of Tokyo Ghoul is coming, and according to our calculations, the third printing of 30,000 copies should be almost sold out within this month."

"Really?" Hasegawa was surprised.

"Of course it's true. After all, our publishing house wouldn't do a losing business. Especially, Mr. Hasegawa, the content of your second volume is even more wonderful than the first one. And it's not just the content, but also the writing style, which has become even better than the previous one. At the same time, the plot arrangement and various subplots are all arranged just right. Mr. Hasegawa, you have improved so quickly." Machida Sonoko praised without reservation.

Hasegawa had already given the second volume of *Tokyo Ghoul* to Machida Sonoko, and Machida Sonoko had already assessed its quality after seeing the manuscript. In fact, if it weren't for some of the word choices and other conventions being the same as in the first volume, she would have even suspected that Hasegawa had hired a skilled ghostwriter for the second volume.

Chapter Thirty-One: Praise from a Professional Editor

"After all, this is my first time, so I'm still not very skilled. After finishing the first volume, I've started to get used to the writing process, so the second volume will naturally be better in terms of quality than the first," Hasegawa explained.

"Is that so? Indeed, newcomers may find it difficult to adjust at first, which may lead to some mistakes or flaws in their work. However, Mr. Hasegawa, your skill is truly remarkable. Generally speaking, it's rare to find a newcomer with such talent as Mr. Hasegawa." Machida Sonoko praised Hasegawa generously.

Hasegawa simply smiled at this; he knew his own situation. In reality, without the system, writing novels would be no easy task for him.

"Mr. Hasegawa, the royalties for the third printing of 30,000 copies will be transferred to you later. Just pay attention to receiving bank notifications."

"Yes, I will." Hasegawa nodded. Another sum of money had arrived in his account, which was a very good thing for Hasegawa.

"Regarding what you said before about wanting to speed up the publication process, I did discuss it with the publisher. We did tell you that Tokyo Ghoul's sales needed to reach a certain level before we could proceed. However, the requirements seemed a bit high at the time," Machida Sonoko began to recount.

“I understand, after all, every industry has its own rules.” Hasegawa nodded understandingly.

"That's right. So, if we want to change the rules, we can only rely on results. Although Tokyo Ghoul has only just started selling, its results are indeed very good. So, if this third printing can be sold out within a month, that is, if Tokyo Ghoul can sell 50,000 copies in its first month on the market, then the publisher will agree to your request, Mr. Hasegawa, to publish one volume every month thereafter. Of course, the premise is that the work you write must be of sufficient quality."

Machida Sonoko began to speak about this matter: "However, in my personal opinion, the sales of Hasegawa-sensei's works are actually not a problem at all. One volume can be published every month, as long as you can write it, it can be published when the time comes."

"Really?" Hasegawa smiled; this was good news for him.

Actually, this matter stemmed from the misfortunes that befell Mrs. Yuigahama's family, which left Hasegawa in need of money, prompting him to strongly appeal to Machida Sonoko. However, unexpectedly, the matter was resolved perfectly. Although he incurred Hiratsuka Shizuka's favor because of it, forcing Hasegawa to impersonate her boyfriend twice afterward, it's all in the past now.

However, although the situation is different now, Hasegawa has no objection to it. In fact, he is quite happy that his novel can be published quickly.

Perhaps because of what happened before, Hasegawa realized the importance of money again. If he had enough money, he could solve any problem he encountered.

Therefore, Hasegawa at this point actually hoped to have enough money. So, if his novels could be published quickly and he could accumulate wealth rapidly, Hasegawa would only feel happy and wouldn't have any regrets.

"Actually, I have high expectations for the sales of your novel, Mr. Hasegawa. Previously, due to factors such as publicity and word-of-mouth, not many people came to buy the novel. However, as more and more people buy it and learn about the novel, its sales will also increase." Machida Sonoko's face showed a hint of excitement.

"Does Editor Machida think so highly of Tokyo Ghoul?" Hasegawa was a little surprised, but also a little delighted.

After all, Machida Sonoko is a professional editor, and to receive such praise from a professional editor is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise for Hasegawa.

It's like this: you sing a song, and an average person listens and might comment: "Wow, that's great!" While they might feel happy after hearing it,

However, praise from professional mentors will make you even happier, even more excited. There's a huge difference between professional and non-professional recognition.

“I have high hopes for Tokyo Ghoul. It’s different from many light novels. Not only is the story very exciting, but many parts of it also explore themes of humanity. To be honest, if it weren’t a light novel, I would have to wonder if it were a traditional published novel,” Machida Sonoko praised again.

"You flatter me too much. It's just a light novel." Hasegawa couldn't help but scratch his head, genuinely a little embarrassed.

"That's no exaggeration at all. The plot is intricately woven, with various brilliant twists and turns. Not only is the writing far superior to that of most light novel authors, but it also perfectly integrates the human element with the main storyline. This is absolutely a rare gem." Machida Sonoko gave Hasegawa a thumbs up.

Hasegawa was secretly pleased. Apart from the idea being something he overheard by chance, the rest of the novel was entirely created by him through his own brain. Well, you could say he relied on the system.

Hasegawa poured a lot of energy and effort into this novel, so how could he not be happy to have created a work that has been recognized?

Next, Sonoko Machida and Hasegawa discussed the plot of *Tokyo Ghoul*, with Hasegawa explaining the future arrangements for the novel. Sonoko, in turn, offered Hasegawa advice based on her experience and expertise as an editor.

To be fair, Machida Sonoko's suggestion was actually quite reasonable and quite good in some respects.

Hasegawa readily accepted this suggestion. Seeing Hasegawa's receptiveness, Machida Sonoko couldn't help but smile as well.

After all, many light novel authors, even if their editors offer suggestions, will more likely try to explain their purpose, effects, and benefits by writing in a roundabout way. They might even end up infuriating their editors.

There were also instances where the editor offered suggestions, and the author readily agreed, nodding and saying "yes" repeatedly. However, when they actually started writing, the author would still stick to their own ideas. It was kind of like, "Feel free to voice your opinions, but I absolutely won't accept them."

My arms are so tired, I almost couldn't finish writing this. Luckily, I gritted my teeth and managed to finish.

Chapter Thirty-Two: Book Signing Event

“One last thing,” Machida Sonoko said to Hasegawa, straightening her posture slightly.

"One last thing? Please say it."

"A book signing event, the publisher wants to hold one for you." Machida Sonoko smiled. "Holding a book signing event will increase reader engagement and also stimulate sales, which can increase the sales of 'Tokyo Ghoul'."

"A book signing?" Hasegawa frowned slightly.

“That’s right, this is an opportunity that many authors would love to have. And Hasegawa-sensei is just a newcomer, and the first volume of Tokyo Ghoul has only just started selling. The publisher is willing to hold a book signing for you, which is an opportunity that many people want but can’t get. I went to great lengths to get this for you, you should thank me properly.” Machida Sonoko said to Hasegawa with a self-satisfied look.

Hasegawa couldn't help but scratch his head: "Let's skip the autograph session and stuff. I feel like, well, it's kind of... well—"

“Why should we waive it? Hasegawa-sensei, this is something I, as the editor, worked really hard to get for you. Besides, you can also interact with your readers face-to-face. Hasegawa-sensei, didn’t you want to publish a light novel every month? Book signings can help with novel sales. Maybe after we hold a book signing, the publisher will agree immediately,” Machida Sonoko said quickly.

"I see." Hasegawa's face still showed some hesitation. He was not too willing to participate in this kind of activity, but what Machida Sonoko said made sense.

“This is a good thing. And with the increasing sales of Hasegawa-sensei’s novels, book signings like this will be held sooner or later, so why refuse?” Machida Sonoko couldn’t help but shake her head and persuade her.

"I'm just a little hesitant."

"Why hesitate? This is clearly a good thing; many people want to hold it but can't."

"It's probably because he doesn't want to be in the limelight," Hasegawa explained after thinking for a moment.

"Don't want to be in the spotlight? Hasegawa-sensei, you're really something else. People your age usually love to be in the spotlight, especially in front of girls. But you, Hasegawa-sensei, seem completely out of place for someone your age." Machida Sonoko couldn't help but shake her head.

"Perhaps, maybe I'm just getting old inside."

"Mr. Hasegawa, if you're old enough to say you're old, what about me? Are you implying that I'm already an old woman?" Machida Sonoko's expression wasn't very pleasant.

"No, no, no, Editor Machida looks very young, like he's only in his early twenties. He's very young and energetic," Hasegawa quickly replied. After all, Hasegawa probably understood that women are particularly sensitive about their age.

"Hasegawa-sensei, you've finally learned to talk. So, let's go, let's go to the book signing. After all, from any perspective, a book signing is a very worthwhile thing. And don't you really want to appear in front of your readers and see them excitedly cheering because of your appearance?"

"Machida, now that you say that, I'm even less inclined to attend the book signing," Hasegawa said with a wry smile.

"Ugh?"

“Okay, I will attend. As for the autograph session, I’ll have to leave it to Editor Machida. After all, I’ve never held an autograph session like this before, and I don’t know how to do it.”

When Machida Sonoko heard Hasegawa agree, a happy smile immediately appeared on her face: "Mr. Hasegawa, don't worry, you can leave everything to me. All you need to do is dress yourself up smartly."

"Is that all?" Hasegawa was a little surprised. It sounded like a very simple thing.

"Of course, that's enough. The venue and other aspects will all be handled by our publishing house. Other authors' book signings are all the same," Machida Sonoko explained with a smile.

"I see, then I'm relieved." Hasegawa breathed a slight sigh of relief. The reason he was hesitant to hold a book signing earlier was partly because he thought it might be too much trouble. Hasegawa was very happy to be able to save himself some trouble.

So, the matter was settled. Since Hasegawa is a student, the timing of the autograph session needed to accommodate his schedule. Therefore, the autograph session was scheduled for next weekend.

After making his appointment with Machida Sonoko, Hasegawa left the café, but he didn't rush home. Instead, on his way home, he made a slight detour and ended up at the café where Mrs. Yuigahama worked.

As Hasegawa pushed open the door, he immediately saw a maid approaching with a smile, then bowing very politely: "Welcome."