A comic book, but a librarian

"You look quite free today." Hikigaya Hachiman looked at the person walking behind him with great displeasure. Although he didn't blame Uesugi Sumiya for running away alone when facing Hiratsuka Shizuka, he had to go to the activity room now and he felt angry when he saw Uesugi Sumiya behind him who looked so leisurely as if he was looking for a place to sleep.

"The library is closed for maintenance today, and I have nothing to do, so I came to see what interesting things Jing has arranged for you." Uesugi Sumi showed an expression that showed he understood everything. Although Yukinoshita Yukino's words and actions seemed a little cold, it could be seen that she was actually a very well-educated girl. Uesugi Sumi was indeed curious about how such a person could make Hikigaya Hachiman look helpless.

"If there's really nothing to say, just think of me as a place to read." Uesugi Sumire took out a book with a yellow cover from his bag. The title on it was marked in English letters "LD:SR". Hikigaya was curious about the contents of the different books that Uesugi Sumire read each time, and he asked Uesugi Sumire about it. At that time, Uesugi Sumire was very straightforward to show him the book, and then he felt dizzy looking at the row of densely packed English words.

"These books..."

“It’s related to my ability.”

"Ah?!" Hikigaya was shocked. He never expected that Uesugi Sumire would tell him such an important thing so easily.

"These books contain knowledge related to my techniques and skills. Maybe if you read them carefully, you can understand them a little. Although these abilities are collectively called [Great Techniques], they are actually quite user-friendly."

Uesugi Sumiko smiled. [The Great Art] refers more to the technology circulated in the nine major bookstores in the waking world. If someone breaks the covenant and teaches this technology to the outside world, he will be hunted down by special executioners. However, it is unlikely that these executioners will cross the entire world to work in Japan, so Uesugi Sumiko seemed unscrupulous when he mentioned this matter.

"I don't think I have the talent for it..." Hikigaya shook his head. He did desire this "great technique" that could satisfy the fantasies of the second-year syndrome at a glance, but when he thought about Uesugi Sumire's usual appearance, he felt that he might not have the talent to learn this skill.

"What are you doing?" Hikigaya and Uesugi Sumire walked around a corner and came to the door of the service club's activity room. At this moment, Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui were standing at the door looking inside, and they didn't even notice the two men approaching.

When the two girls heard Hikigaya's words, they were startled. Yukinoshita Yukino was obviously startled and turned around with a hint of reprimand.

"Could you please not start a conversation so suddenly... Also, who is this?"

"I'm really sorry, this is a classmate of mine, Uesugi Sumiya, and today he's probably..." Hikigaya really didn't want to say that this person came just to see what he usually does, as it would sound like an elder coming to visit a younger person.

"Hello, Uesugi Sumire, I'm here to see what Hachiman has been doing since he was dragged here by Jing. May I ask if anything happened in the classroom?"

Uesugi Cheng spoke formally and held out his hand, looking as if he was standing in some social setting.

Hikigaya was stunned for a moment. Compared to Uesugi Sumiko who usually looked loose and casual, he now looked more like a young man who would appear at a banquet and talk leisurely.

"Yukinoshita Yukino, this is your classmate, Yuigahama Yui. A...suspicious person has appeared in the activity room."

The two people's hands touched and then separated. It was a very social occasion. After a brief acquaintance, Yukinoshita Yukino started to explain and glanced at Yuigahama Yui next to her. The big pink ball next to her now seemed inexplicably nervous. Not only did she hold on to her sleeves, but she also secretly glanced at Uesugi Sumire from time to time.

"Strange people..."

Hikigaya and Uesugi Sumire looked inside through the transparent glass on the door.

The other person was standing by the window with his back to the door, looking out. He had white hair, wore glasses, and seemed a little bloated. Hikigaya and Uesugi Sumire looked at each other and nodded. Then Hikigaya opened the door and went in first, while Uesugi Sumire stood at the door and protected the remaining two girls behind him.

“Hahahaha…”

The tense atmosphere just now disappeared instantly because of the laughter of the strange person inside. Hikigaya coughed twice awkwardly and nodded again to Uesugi Sumire.

"I didn't expect to see you here again. You kept me waiting for so long, Hikigaya Hachiman!"

Suddenly, Hikigaya Hachiman revealed an expression as if he was holding a whole slice of sour lemon in his mouth and squeezing the lemon juice with his palate and tongue. At this time, Uesugi Sumire had already walked over and secretly pulled a stool, and it was obvious that he was ready to watch the show.

"An acquaintance of yours?"

Yukinoshita Yukino asked.

"I don't know him... Even if I knew him, I would still say I don't know him..."

Looking at his acquaintance, Yoshiki Zaimoku, sitting opposite him, Hachiman Hikigaya wished he had not come here at all.

After Yoshiki Zaimoku finished an impromptu chuunibana performance, the three members of the Service Club finally understood why he came here.

"In short, you want to find the right people to look at the manuscripts of these novels for you and give them some thoughts, right? Why not just post them on the website?"

Before the awkward feeling of his toes grabbing the ground tortured Hikigaya to the point of wanting to run away, he successfully explained to the remaining two what chuunibyou was and what kind of person Zaimoku Yoshiki was.

But rather than explaining these things... Hikigaya turned around and saw Uesugi Cheng writing notes on his own book without paying attention to anyone around. But Hikigaya knew that this matter would probably become material for people to laugh at him in the future. After all, Hachiman the Great Bodhisattva...

"That won't work. Those people on the Internet don't hold back when they speak..." Zaimokuzu Yoshiharu looked a little scared.

"But I think..." Hikigaya sighed and didn't finish the rest of the sentence. After all, this chuunibyou will soon know what it means to be ruthless.

"That guy over there..."

"Can I read it too?" Uesugi Cheng did seem to be somewhat interested. He raised his eyes from the book he brought and looked at the stack of manuscripts.

"Of course, after all, he is someone recognized by Hachiman Great Bodhisattva."

"I beg you not to mention that title!"

Hikigaya looked like he was about to collapse.

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

After taking the manuscript from Zaimokuzu Yoshiteru and just flipping through a few pages, Uesugi Sumiya felt an... indescribable feeling.

"Well, thank goodness, that stuff is at least readable."

He sighed to himself.

Chapter 19: Dialogue of the Other

"Read it?"

"I saw..."

"How about it?"

"......" Uesugi Cheng showed a strange expression, looked at Hikigaya Hachiman, and spoke after a period of silence. "You don't really want to hear my evaluation, do you?"

"Forget it then. What is the book today?"

Uesugi Cheng was holding a book with a dark pink cover in his hand, and he seemed to be reading it with great interest.

"Oh, it's called the Other Line, which translates to 'Dialogue of the Other'. It's a play." Uesugi Cheng put away the book. He had just seen the last scene. The protagonist of the play, Lord "Proverb", opened the gate of "Clarity" and expelled everyone to an unknown place.

The author was very innovative in using real magic spells for the characters in the play to open the door. Uesugi Cheng could even reproduce it on the spot. However, more important than the magic spells is the knowledge hidden in this book.

[Queqian Meter LV1]: "Nine ways, nine perspectives": the subtle rhythm of words that open up many paths. (2 Revelation 1 Quote)

The rhythm of Uesugi Sumiya's speech became extremely strange, as if he was chanting some spell, but it was not obscure. Although he spoke very fast, Hikigaya Hachiman could understand every word he said.

"On the contrary, I haven't finished reading "Si Chen Zhi". I have to speed up..." Uesugi Cheng sighed. There are more books to catalog, more books to read, and more and more things he wants to learn, dragging him into a cycle.

"But since he asked me to help him review his manuscript, I have to go over today to tell him what I think of it. I remember it's today, right?"

Uesugi Cheng asked Hikigaya.

"Yes, I'm a little sleepy now... haa... I'm starting to regret why I spent time reading this thing." Hikigaya Hachiman sighed, feeling that he had wasted his time by carefully reading Yoshiki Zaimoku's manuscript last night.

The facts did not exceed Hikigaya's expectations. Yukinoshita Yukino's evaluation of the manuscript was accurate and vicious. Seeing that Yukinoshita had already spoken so harshly, Hikigaya originally wanted to just mention it briefly, but for some reason his words turned into an accurate finishing blow. It seemed that Zaimokuza Yoshiki was hit hard, and Yuigahama Yui looked like she had not read the manuscript carefully. Sometimes Hikigaya Hachiman envied her for being a little insensitive in this regard. If he could do this, he would have had a good sleep last night.

"Well, I shouldn't speak as I'm not even a member of the service club, but since both of them have expressed their opinions, I'll say it. Even without looking at the wording and story structure, I think this is a failing novel. Anyone would say so."

Zaimokuzu Yoshihiru seemed to be somewhat accustomed to blows, but when he heard Uesugi Sumire's words, his face was still full of pain, as if all his life's work had been denied.

"What Yukinoshita said is correct, and what Hikigaya said also makes sense, but these are all things that can be learned and improved. In fact, the problem you are facing now is not about talent at all, but the most basic, methodical writing learning."

Uesugi Sumiko spoke, and he took out the book "Dialogue of Others" and attached the first scene that he had temporarily translated into Japanese.

"If you want to write a novel, whether it's a light novel or any other novel, I think what you need to understand is how to use the story to attract readers, what kind of story you want to write, and what its theme is. You can write a lot of settings... but settings that don't serve the story itself are just shackles."

Hikigaya Hachiman could tell that Uesugi Sumire deliberately used the same wonderful rhythm from the morning when he spoke. It not only made people feel very comfortable listening to it and made it easy to gain the trust of others, but also made it easy for people to speak the truth in their hearts.

"Is... is that so?! I understand, thank you..."

Zaimokuzu Yoshiki listened in a daze as Uesugi Sumiya analyzed the manuscript based on his interests, and even took out a copy of the drama text for him to read.

"That's it. Speaking of which, Hachiman, you just said that illustrations are the most important thing in light novels, right? Look at me..."

"I'm afraid that the printed images may not be able to achieve your extremely detailed color control and emotional mobilization ability...Besides, do you really need to compete with others for this market?"

Hikigaya Hachiman thought about the scenario if Uesugi Sumire's illustrations of beautiful girls entered the light novel market, shuddered and shook his head, attracting the puzzled gazes of Yuigahama and Yukinoshita.

"Hey, Uesugi-san... can you also draw that kind of thing?" Yuigahama Yui's face turned a little red. Although she didn't know much about these things, she still remembered the beautiful and even slightly astringent illustrations on the covers of those novels when she passed by. Especially when buying books in bookstores, she could see that there were many light novels in the most conspicuous places with exquisite illustrations.

"I can draw, indeed. If you need me, you can come to me. We'll discuss the price later..." Uesugi Cheng was short of money, but it was not an urgent need. He was just trying to make extra money in order to pay off the debt he owed to Uesugi Nobuyuki as soon as possible, although his brother had never urged him on this matter once.

It seems that Yoshiki Zaimoku's eyes have renewed fighting spirit, perhaps because someone is willing to read his novel, or maybe it's the beautiful girl illustrations mentioned by Uesugi Cheng. In short, he doesn't seem to be discouraged, but plans to continue writing his novel.

With his fighting spirit rekindled, Zaimoku first thanked Uesugi Sumiya solemnly, calling him his best friend, and then carefully put away the drama translation manuscript that Uesugi Sumiya gave him. Uesugi Sumiya was absolutely right, if he really wanted to achieve something, then it was necessary to study.

Uesugi Cheng packed up his things and left in a leisurely manner, but Yukinoshita Yukino borrowed the translated manuscript of the script from Zaimokuza with great interest.

"Oh, I didn't expect to meet you here. Do you feel the vitality of youth?" Hiratsuka Shizuka stood not far away, blocking Uesugi Sumiko's way, and asked with her hands on her chest.

"No, Teacher Shizuka Hiratsuka, what are you talking about? Isn't the vitality of youth reflected in learning?" The impeccable fake smile seemed to be dancing on Shizuka Hiratsuka's nerves, making her clench her fists involuntarily.

"Hey kid, you really have a lot of words to say..."

"Oh, thank you for the compliment. I always thought I was good at speaking." The ending of the voice rose unnaturally, and Shizuka Hiratsuka felt her blood pressure continued to rise.

"Nothing much. By the way, are you interested in joining the service club? I feel like you'd be a perfect fit here."

Shizuka Hiratsuka finally found the opportunity to ask this question

Chapter 20: Free time commission

"Hey, I'm really interested, but after all, I already have the job of librarian, so I have to do it well first, right?"

The frivolous tone made Hiratsuka Shizuka want to wave her fist, but at this moment, Uesugi Sumika looked out the window, which was unusual for her. Her temperament suddenly changed, and it seemed as if she remembered something sad.

"Besides, there is nothing new under the sun. They can handle the problems they face by themselves. Why should I join in as an unpopular person? Besides, I don't have the same patience for verbal attacks as Hikigaya. This matter... Mr. Hiratsuka, you should understand it better, right?"

With his hands in his pockets and carrying his bag, Uesugi Cheng's face was as calm as a piece of ice. Even the sunlight outside the window did not shake or change his expression.

"......I understand." After a long silence, Hiratsuka Shizuka squeezed out a few words with difficulty. Perhaps it was really because of Uesugi Cheng's performance in the past few days that she forgot the value of the "serious violent tendency" in the comment at that time, or perhaps...

"Hikigaya is really slacking off. It's time to remind him." Shizuka Hiratsuka said softly. The lollipop in her mouth served as a cover for her words. The unclear voice did not reach Uesugi Sumiko's ears.

"I'm sorry, I have some things to do next. If there is nothing else, Mr. Hiratsuka, let's say goodbye today."

As the footsteps faded away, there was also a sigh from Hiratsuka Shizuka. Perhaps her thoughts had already been seen clearly by Uesugi Sumika, or perhaps Uesugi Sumika understood his own situation better than her and refused to let anyone do anything.

"What a troublesome student! But this is the real challenge for educators."

Hiratsuka stopped walking and then turned around. Since Uesugi Sumiya had already said so, there was no need for her to go to the Service Club's activity room to find out what was going on today. After all, Yukinoshita and Hikigaya's abilities were enough to solve the problems they were facing now.

"Hello, why are you calling me at this time?" Shizuka Hiratsuka answered the phone impatiently. The voice from the other end made her feel helpless.

[Zaimokuzu Yoshiki's assistance]: Passionate, but just passionate. (2 moths, 1 lamp)

Mosaic Tower: The pharmacy, a room shrouded in a sickening miasma, which Uesugi Cheng was able to dispel with the help of his new friend. He never intended to do business at a loss, but sometimes the waking world needed a little help.

The medicine preparation room of the Colorful Tower can be said to be the most valuable room in the entire Colorful Tower. The number of tools and materials stored in it is unimaginable.

【赤化精华】（5铸3灯）【亚努略之血】（5心3启3穹）【透指毒素】（4启2灯2铸），这些材料都是现在的他绝对没有办法制作出来的仅有一份的稀有素材，必须得好好的利用起来才行。

Uesugi Sumiko first looked at the revolving bottle containing bright orange-red liquid placed in the cabinet. Although separated by glass, he could still feel the temperature of the liquid inside. What surprised him even more was that the red essence could not only be used as an alchemical raw material, but could even be used as pigment and fuel.

"The miasma on the top floor is even more potent than here... What on earth has this tower been occupied by? The smell of decayed musk is really..." Uesugi Cheng just wanted to walk up tentatively, but the strong smell drove him back.

Looking at the nature of the assistants needed to repair the room on the top floor (6 hearts or 6 domes), Uesugi Cheng sighed. Where can he find such high-quality talents now? Brancug has no guests staying now, so even if he wants to spend money to find a special helper, he can't find one.

Rather than opening the room, what he needs to think about now is probably cataloging the books here and then archiving and studying them.

However, these things can only be done after late at night, and Uesugi Cheng shifts his attention from the waking world back to the real world.

Shimokitazawa Stars

“It looks like there’s a lot more traffic.”

"Thanks to you, what should we drink? Besides wine." Yidizhi Xingge still looked cool as she poked her head out from behind the bar. A band would be performing at Fanxing in half an hour, so she was now preparing drinks and snacks for the guests.

"Orange juice will be fine." Uesugi Sumiko was sitting in his seat and turned around to see Ichichi Hoshige's sister, Ichichi Hongxia, walking in from the door of Fanxing, with a beautiful girl with blue hair following behind her.

"Ah, yes..." Hongxia paused. She had not seen the business card that Uesugi Sumiya gave to Ijichi Hoshika, so the idea of ​​addressing Uesugi Sumiya was stuck on her lips. She couldn't call him the decorator who came to decorate the house that day.

"Oh, my name is Uesugi Sumiya, hello, nice to meet you again." Uesugi Sumiya stretched out his hand and shook hands with Hongxia gently, then looked at the blue-haired beautiful girl behind Hongxia.

"Yamada Ryo, the bassist, just call me Ryo." He is a man of few words, but it's obvious that he just doesn't want to talk much to strangers.

"Um, Uesugi-san, you are here today... to watch a live performance, right?"

"You can't paint in a place with so many people, right? I'm also very curious. I haven't seen a live performance yet."

This is the truth. Since being reborn in the Uesugi family, Uesugi Cheng has been forced by his father to learn a lot of things every day, and each subject has requirements and standards. Even for music, he mostly attends concerts or watches drama performances.

"Oh...Is that so? I hope you enjoy watching it." Hong Xia smiled and then trotted to the backstage as if she was going to have a private chat with her sister.

"Ms. Liang mentioned that she is a bassist. Are you playing in a band?" Uesugi Sumire asked, and Yamada Liang looked over.

“I am forming a band and looking for like-minded members.”

"That's it..."

Uesugi Cheng didn't know much about guitar or anything like that. He knew more about violin and cello than bass, even though the sound they produced would make people want to retreat three feet away.