If I don't capture the girl, I will die

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Chapter 72 What expression should I use?

Ji Qi picked up the snow-white papers scattered on the ground and placed them on the table. He sorted them out in order with great interest and started reading from the beginning.

Light novels should be his forte.

Ji Qi looked at the beginning and raised his eyebrows.

"This one……"

He turned the pages faster and faster.

"What expression should I use..."

His eyes kept moving around, and the movements of his hands were so intense that it was hard to even see clearly.

After browsing to the end, Ji Qi placed the extremely thick stack of papers on the table and rubbed his temple with a look of pain.

This is no longer bad enough to describe.

"How, how is it?"

When he came to his senses, he realized that both Yukinoshita and Zaimokuza had turned their gazes to him.

This extremely tense voice came from Zaimokuza's mouth.

"Do you want to hear the truth?"

"If it's too discouraging, please don't do that..."

Ji Qi sighed deeply and raised the white paper in his hand: "As a senior, I will say a few words. Just listen carefully. First of all, there are the most basic issues such as typos, grammatical errors and typesetting. Occasional typos can be forgiven. After all, if it is published in the future, the publishing house will help you correct it. But your grammatical errors and typesetting problems are too big, right? The paragraphs are divided into one or two thousand words? This has caused great trouble to other people's reading experience."

If it was just this kind of attack, there wouldn't be any problem...

Although Zaimokuza's face was pale, he was still trying hard to listen to Ji Qi's reading experience.

Yukinoshita's attention was focused on other things.

For example, the word "senior".

Ji Qi seemed to have said yesterday that he had also written a light novel?

"Do you want to continue listening?" Ji Qi shrugged. I don't even have one tenth of Yukinoshita's skills. If I can't even look at such a basic question, it would be better for Zaimokuza to go home early.

A certain person with severe chuunibyou put his hands on his hips and laughed heartily, "Of course!"

"Besides this, the next thing is the most important components of a light novel: the plot, characters, and rhythm. Regarding this aspect..."

After a pause, Ji Qi smiled at Zaimokuza. The latter also gave him a pitiful smile. It seemed that he was begging him not to be so cruel.

It's so pitiful that I can't help but sympathize with you.

But it's no use showing that expression, Mr. Zaimokuza.

"Well, considering that you have worked so hard to write so many words, I will give you one friendship point, out of a thousand. Now what you need to do and learn most is to write a story in a clear and organized way."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Qi was a little surprised when he saw Zaimokuza suddenly turn gray and kneel on the ground motionless, but that was it.

"You're really merciless." Yukinoshita looked at Ji Qi in surprise. She thought he was the type of good guy who would talk nicely to everyone and wouldn't offend anyone.

"Are you qualified to criticize me? Besides, this is considered a light punishment, and I think I have my opinion under control."

Ji Qi handed the paper to Yukinoshita, then took out the textbook, and the rest was his business. He was not a member of the Servant Club, and Zaimokuza did not ask for help from him either. These things still had to be solved by Yukinoshita. He wanted to help but could not find a suitable reason.

Of course, as long as they ask, I will definitely help.

After Yukinoshita took the paper, she calmly sat down on the chair next to him, her thighs in black stockings quietly pressed together. Under Zaimokuza's expectant gaze, she began to read the catalog with a focused look.

Ji Qi's eyes switched back and forth between the textbook in his hand and Yukinoshita's delicate profile from time to time. In the end, he chose to immerse himself in studying.

Time passed quietly in the extremely quiet atmosphere.

The sun set further down in the west.

After reading less than a third of it, Yukinoshita made the same expression as Ji Qi just now, and rubbed her temples with a severe headache.

Unlike Ji Qi who just skipped through long sections, Yukinoshita's pursuit of perfection did not allow her to do so.

This also directly led to a geometric increase in the level of boredom in one's heart.

More and more cold sweat appeared on Murakiza's face.

Because Yukinoshita's whole body seems to be emitting the icy temperature of absolute zero! Wearing so many clothes still makes people feel cold!

Yukinoshita sighed. This was not enough to make her give up the principles she had always upheld.

But now I really don’t feel like watching any more.

"Zaimokuza-san, is it okay for me to take the rest home and read it? I'll give you a reply tomorrow."

"Of course it's no problem!"

Zaimokuza was flattered. Seeing Yukinoshita become a thousand percent colder than when they first met, he was ready to be devastated. But he didn't expect this to happen.

Ji Qi noticed Yukinoshita's behavior out of the corner of his eye and felt a little complicated.

Most people, like him, wouldn't take it so seriously when asked to do something like this. But Yukinoshita, a perfectionist, is different. She always does what she says and doesn't allow herself to make any mistakes.

Even if this will make me stressed out and make my life tiring.

Ji Qi doesn’t have any thoughts on this at the moment.

It is extremely arrogant to randomly interfere in other people's lives.

Their relationship hasn't gotten that good yet.

Before I knew it, it was time to go home. The majestic figure in the classroom had disappeared. Even though I was shocked by him, Yukinoshita hadn't finished watching it yet, so I wouldn't comment on it. Zaimokuza must have gone home excitedly, right?

The more you expect, the greater the gap will be.

I hope you can get through this tomorrow. Zaimokuza.

Ji Qi's eyes subtly met Yukinoshita's.

Oh, could it be that we have already developed this kind of tacit understanding?

"Let's stop here for today. We'll make up for what we missed tomorrow. I'll go post the adoption notice later. Do you want to come with me?" Yukinoshita packed up her things and put the teacup into her small backpack, and asked calmly.

She has been thinking about this matter. After returning home yesterday, she sent a message online but no one has replied yet.

After all, most people in Japan, especially in Tokyo, live under high pressure. Who would adopt a stray cat for no reason?

Even if you adopt, there are better options.

Although she was helpless, Yukinoshita Yukino had no better way than to use this most dumb method.

"Okay." Ji Qi was stunned for a moment, then agreed readily. It felt a bit pitiful to let a weak girl do this kind of thing alone...

Although there is no soft part on Yukinoshita's body.

Yukinoshita nodded. She called Ji Qi along because her physical strength was a little poor. This kind of labor activity would be much more efficient with two people than with one person.

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PS: It’s a new month, please give me monthly tickets and recommendation tickets!

Chapter 73 The Failed Traveler

A few days have passed since Yukinoshita and I posted fifty adoption notices. Today is the day of the Sword Art Online book signing event.

During this period of time, Ji Qi experienced a lot.

First, Zai Mokuza may have experienced the most brutal experience in history the next day, but even so, he was determined to continue on the path of writing. And after knowing that Hime Nana was not a member of the Servant Club, the person he asked for help changed from Yukinoshita Yukino to two people.

It looks like this commission will continue for some time.

Then, the kitten still had no one to adopt it, so they had to temporarily leave it at Ji Qi's house. Well, Yukinoshita took care of it every day. Both of them were very satisfied with this result.

But there is still one person who is unhappy, and that is Sagiri.

This incident almost made Sagiri cry.

Because the relationship between the two seems so good! Especially Yukinoshita Yukino is still a super beauty!

For this reason, Sagiri protested many times, but each time she was easily solved by Ji Qi. As for the solution...

The last words belong to Kasumigaoka Utaha.

I don’t know if it was because of the last incident or because Ji Qi’s attitude towards her was much worse than before, but this woman just started to throw a tantrum.

The attitude towards Ji Qi is neither friendly nor cold. The relationship between the two of them is developing too fast. Should we say it is a cooling-off period or a cold war period...?

In this regard, Ji Qi helplessly wondered if there was any good opportunity to take their relationship to the next level.

Yes. It's a step closer, not a reconciliation.

Shiyu was not angry at all. Rather, this unprecedented way of communication made them feel more fresh. Well, both of them were a little bit abnormal...

Shaking his head, Ji Qi stood in front of the mirror in the bedroom, checking if there was anything wrong with his clothes.

It will be time for the book signing soon.

Since Friday was a school day, Ji Qi took a day off and explained the same to Mr. Yukinoshita.

As for Shiyu...

Ji Qi decided not to tell her for the time being.

There are two reasons. One is that I decided to take this opportunity to leave her alone. Otherwise, Shiyu's temper will be out of control in the future! The second reason is that it's okay for her to care about my situation occasionally, right?

Looking at himself in the mirror, who looked a little more mature than usual, Ji Qi nodded with satisfaction.

Although being a light novel writer is somewhat different from other professions, it is still considered a workplace and a step into society.

When you start creating wealth with your own abilities, gain recognition from the government, and pay national taxes, then that counts as entering society, right?

Now that you have entered society, you should try to appear mature in formal occasions. In Japan, a country where the elderly are respected, the more mature you are, the more convincing you will be to others.

He was wearing a black suit that didn't match his youthful face, and a pair of black-framed glasses on his nose.

Ji Qi now gives the overall impression of being a few years older than before when he was wearing his school uniform.

After making sure there was nothing wrong with his appearance, he looked at the time and it was already eight o'clock.

The book signing event usually officially started at 9 o'clock. He obviously couldn't ask Kadokawa Bunko to make an exception for him at the moment.

After having a leisurely breakfast, Ji Qi officially walked out of the house.

The bookstore where he was signing books was in Chiba, and he still had to take the train for about 20 minutes, so he would arrive just in time.

The weather in April is just right when spring comes and flowers bloom.

The weather is neither cold nor hot, and the spring breeze blows on your cheeks with the unique fragrance of cherry blossom petals, making you feel very comfortable.

When Ji Qi got off the train and arrived at the signing event, he felt a little disappointed.

There were no fanatical fans queuing up early in the morning as imagined.

It turns out that all the novels I read before were lies.

"What kind of time traveler plagiarizes a work today, and the whole country becomes obsessed with it tomorrow? It's impossible to happen!"

Looking at an ordinary two-story bookstore in Chiba District, Ji Qi couldn't help but say sourly.

He also wants this kind of treatment!

The bookstore also opens at around nine o'clock, but now there are only about twenty minutes before the official opening, and there are still only a few people at the door. And these few people are obviously not readers of light novels.

Normally when a famous light novel author comes to sign books, there should be a long queue before the doors open.

He seems to have... failed?

The editor clearly said that sales have been good these days.

Ugh.

It's really hard to be a new author.

If he is like this, then Kasumigaoka Utaha might be even more miserable, right?