In this crossover anime, Yoshikage Kira longs for a peaceful life.

The reason she was able to sign Senju Muramasa-sensei was because she snatched him away, wasn't it? Otherwise, why would such a top-tier author choose to sign with her?

Whether it's connections or resources, those veteran editors are far superior to her, even now that Teacher Zheng from Qianshou Village has created a sales miracle.

But there's one thing that veteran editors can't match—

That means they're not rolling enough!

Kagurazaka Ayame replied to the author's note, 'Vehicle Killer Teacher,' in a cheerful mood, then paused for a moment:

"The Okura Hotel?"

There's nothing wrong with the location itself. Hotel Okura is a five-star hotel, and the "Angel Ladder" on the top floor is a social venue frequently visited by celebrities.

But isn't this a bit too much of a coincidence?

Why did these authors all choose the same location and the same time?

"Could it really be the same person?"

Kagurazaka Ayame inexplicably thought of a certain editor's guess, but he quickly shook his head and denied it.

It's not uncommon for an author to submit multiple works to Dengeki Bunko; last year, an author even went so far as to submit more than ten works at the same time!

However, although there are many, the quality is really worrying, and most of them failed to pass the first round of selection.

But if it really is the same person, then why would the author submit the work using different email addresses?

Not only the email address, but even the LINE account is different.

Surely the other party isn't just bored and using four accounts to send her the same message, right?

Kagurazaka Ayame talking to herself:

"It's a coincidence, it must be a coincidence."

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Yuna Shimazaki sent a screenshot of the chat to Yoshikage Kira, asking somewhat nervously:

"Kira-kun, is this alright?"

"It is possible, but..."

The account with the Kira-kun tag quickly replied, making Shimazaki Yuna's heart jump into her throat:

"But what?"

Kira-kun: "But why are there three screenshots?"

Yuna Shimazaki: "Because I used three different accounts, I could only take screenshots separately."

Kira-kun: "Why use three accounts?"

Yuna Shimazaki: "Because Kira-kun said he didn't want to be the center of attention..."

Kira-kun: "These three books are all yours, what does it have to do with me?"

Yuna Shimazaki: "But..."

Kira-kun: "Furthermore, even if you use three different accounts, where are you going to find two more different people to meet with Kagurazaka Ayame? Do you have the ability to create clones?"

"Hmm~"

Shimazaki Yuna lowered her head timidly, as if she hadn't considered this question.

Yuna Shimazaki struggled to type out her reply:

"I can ask a friend for help..."

Halfway through typing, Shimazaki Yuna paused, then silently deleted the word.

Asking friends for help will make things complicated; they'll keep asking questions, which will annoy Kira-kun.

and.

She has no friends either.

Is this Chapter 41?

"Angel Ladder"

The purple-haired girl with glasses, wearing a white dress, stepped out of the elevator and quickly spotted a familiar figure standing behind the bar.

The girl sat down on a high stool at the bar and asked in a hesitant voice, pretending to be nonchalant:

"Um, could I have a drink... Hmm~, do you have any recommendations?"

Yuna Shimazaki, who had never been to a place like this before, was a little stumped; she didn't know what to order in such a place.

How about lemonade?

Yoshikage Kira spoke to him as if he were any other customer, in a completely normal tone.

"Hmm~, okay."

Yuna Shimazaki nodded obediently, her gaze wandering as she looked around at the other guests.

Just then, the girl's phone vibrated. She picked it up and glanced at it:

"I've arrived, 'Vehicle Killer' teacher, where are you?"

"I'm at the bar."

"Wait a moment, I'll be right there!"

At the elevator entrance, a mature woman dressed in office attire with short, shoulder-length hair walked straight to the bar, looked at the only young woman sitting there, and asked uncertainly:

"Is it the 'vehicle killer' teacher?"

Yuna Shimazaki was somewhat reserved:

"Hello, Kagurazaka editor, my name is Shimazaki Setsuna."

Kagurazaka Ayame said with a smile:

"Don't be too nervous, just chat like a friend."

"Your lemonade."

Yoshikage Kira placed a glass of prepared lemonade on the table.

"Thank you."

Shimazaki Yuna thanked him softly, took a sip through the straw, and the cool, refreshing taste filled her mouth, calming her down a bit and making her less nervous.

Kagurazaka Iris said:

"I'd like a gin and tonic."

"Hold on."

Having received a response from the blonde waiter, Kagurazaka Ayame then turned her gaze back to Shimazaki Yuna and asked with a smile:

"The 'vehicle killer' teacher..."

Yuna Shimazaki hesitated before interrupting her:

"Can we not use that name?"

Kagurazaka Ayame immediately changed her tune, her smile unchanged:

"So, Shimazaki-sensei, what are your expectations for your work regarding this year's Dengeki Novel Prize?"

Yuna Shimazaki seemed to finally show a hint of interest:

Is there a chance of winning an award?

Yes, there are.

Kagurazaka Ayame nodded affirmatively, praising without reservation:

"Shimazaki-sensei's 'Accel World' is outstanding in both its setting and plot, and its writing is also excellent. It could have been published directly without any polishing. In previous years, such a work would have been a sure thing for the grand prize!"

"However, there are just too many high-quality works this year. 'Accel World' may only be able to share the Grand Prize with other works, or even the Gold Prize..."

Shimazaki Yuna wasn't disappointed; instead, she patted her chest as if she had breathed a sigh of relief.

"A gold medal is already very good."

Kagurazaka Ayame's eyes showed increasing approval, and her attitude was much better than she had imagined.

She has a great personality and is a very outstanding child!

In fact, she was somewhat surprised when she discovered that the author she was looking for was a beautiful young girl.

Moreover, the other person didn't look very old, seemingly only a high school student.

This made Kagurazaka Ayame even more overjoyed.

Machida Sonoko, an editor from the neighboring Shinazugawa district who wishes to remain anonymous, constantly brags to Kagurazaka Ayame about having a high school girl author under her wing. Although the sales aren't great, not even a fraction of what Senju Muramasa-sensei earns, it still annoys Kagurazaka Ayame.

So she had been holding back her anger, wanting to get her revenge.

And now this opportunity has come knocking on our door!

"that."

Yuna Shimazaki glanced furtively at Yoshikage Kira, who was mixing drinks, and whispered:

Can I ask some questions?

Kagurazaka Ayame smiled and nodded:

"Sure, what would you like to know, Shimazaki-sensei?"

Yuna Shimazaki asked with some confusion:

"The submission deadline has only just passed, and the first round of judging hasn't even ended yet, so why did Ms. Kagurazaka contact me so quickly?"

Kagurazaka Ayame held up one finger and explained:

"It's very simple. Although the submission deadline is not long ago, the review process does not begin until after the deadline."

"In fact, most works are submitted several months, or even half a year, before the deadline for the award submissions."

“We have ample time to review these works.”

"In fact, less than a quarter of the submissions were received within a month of the deadline."