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

"Teacher Ji Qi!"

The high school student who was standing at the stairs just now took a short rest and then ran over like the wind.

Kasumigaoka Shiyu smacked her lips and glared at Ji Qi with a fierce look. Ji Qi just shrugged his shoulders, indicating that it had nothing to do with him.

But...why does this voice sound familiar?

Halfway through writing, Ji Qi looked at the breathless boy behind Kasumigaoka Utaha with some surprise.

It looked like he had been fished out of the water, with steam rising from his body. One could tell at a glance that he had run quite a distance.

Aki Tomoya was gasping for breath like a drowning fish, and even his black-framed glasses were covered with fog.

Kasumigaoka Utaha calmly moved a little further away from Aki Tomoya. To be honest, no one would like to be in close contact with a boy who is sweating all over his body.

"Teacher Ji Qi... I'm not late, am I?"

He was talking and coughing at the same time, and the scene was really touching.

Oops. I was slightly impressed by this otaku.

Do you want to attack me too?

Please don't spread the gay atmosphere, pong friend.

Seeing this, Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed deeply, glanced at Ji Qi meaningfully, then picked up her own book and left her seat, making room for Aki Tomoya.

Since this is Ji Qi’s first book signing event, it’s better not to disturb the second reader who comes to him for a book signing.

When he turned around and passed by Aki Tomoya, Aki Tomoya straightened his breath a little and said in surprise: "Hit? Kasumigaoka-senpai?"

"Do you know me?" Kasumigaoka Shiyu tilted her head slightly, her tone was calm and cold. Although Tomoya Aki was not wearing a school uniform, Shiyu thought she was quite famous in school, so it was nothing to be recognized. This was not narcissism, but simply stating the facts.

"Yes. One of the three famous school beauties in Fengzhizaki! I didn't expect that you are also a fan of Mr. Ji Qi!"

Pushing up his glasses, Aki Tomoya said with a smile.

"Let's just say so." Kasumigaoka Shiyu curled her lips and did not forcefully refute Ji Qi's face in front of outsiders. That was something that only a very immature and arrogant junior high school girl would do.

"Oh~ I didn't expect that. Kasumigaoka-senpai actually has this side to him."

Aki Tomoya said in surprise, but he had only heard of the name of Kasumigaoka Utaha and didn't care too much about this matter. Compared to this, Mr. Ji Qi's autograph session is more important!

Damn it, I still couldn’t be the first to express my love for this work.

It's all the teacher's fault. He wasted so much time talking to me before I agreed to take a morning off. It's just that I was late once or twice because of my morning work. Is it necessary to hold it against me?

Aki Tomoya was complaining madly in his heart.

It seemed as if he was very unhappy that someone else had taken the first place.

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Aki Tomoya, one going forward and the other going backward, passed each other.

Before leaving, Kasumigaoka Utaha fixed her unfinished white hairpin, looked back and winked at Ji Qi. After a pause, she made a cute fist-clenching gesture to cheer him on.

She seemed to realize that this was a bit embarrassing and not in line with her image. Shiyu blushed and left the bookstore without looking back.

Looking at Shiyu's disappearing back, Ji Qi had a warm smile on his face.

This woman is so lovely.

"Excuse me, Ah Qi... Oh no, Mr. Ji Qi, are you dating Kasumigaoka-senpai?" Aki Tomoya's eyes were filled with burning curiosity, and he forgot his original purpose for a moment. Although he was not particularly interested in three-dimensional love, Ji Qi and Kasumigaoka Utaha were different!

Ji Qi turned his head away guiltily, "Maybe not."

"Probably..." Aki Tomoya wiped the sweat from his forehead with a smile that I understand.

You don't understand, Renye-kun.

"Ren Ye, why are you here? I remember you have to go to school today, right?"

Hey, hey, why did his attitude towards Tomoya Aki become better involuntarily...

Is it some kind of guilt feeling that's at work?

"I've taken a leave of absence. As the first witness of "Sword Art Online", it should be the first fan in line for the autograph session, right?" After taking the tissue handed to him by Ji Qi and wiping the sweat off his face, Aki Tomoya said this as a matter of course.

"But I'm a little unwilling to be beaten to it by Kasumigaoka-senpai, since I was the first one..."

Aki Tomoya covered his head in pain, and just by looking at him one could feel how unwilling he was.

As a true otaku who really loves the ACG culture, he encountered a light novel he liked, and this light novel was written by his best friend. The two joys overlapped with each other, and should have become more joy, but why did it turn out like this...

……

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Chapter 76 Spoiler?

"However, there are surprisingly few people here. Is it because today is Friday?"

Amaki Tomoya, who has personally attended many author book signings, scratched his head as he looked at the deserted second floor. He then revealed the truth.

"Who knows?" Ji Qi really didn't know much about this.

What Tomoya Aki said makes sense. After all, the audience of light novels are mostly junior and high school students, so it is understandable that no one comes on Friday.

"Speaking of which, Qi, what have you been doing recently? I can hardly see you around school."

After looking back and making sure that there was no one around, Tomoya Aki was no longer in a hurry. He sat down in his seat and started chatting with Ji Qi.

Ji Qi summarized it very concisely: "Learn."

Aki Tomoya showed a subtle expression on his face. He pushed down his glasses on the bridge of his nose. "...Compared with you, I suddenly feel that my life is so useless. I want to die. Forget it, let's not talk about this. Let's talk about novels!"

As soon as this topic was brought up, Tomoya Aki, who had been a little frustrated just now, immediately became a different person, with an excited tone, like a devout believer who had met his Lord.

"Okay, what do you want to talk about?"

Ji Qi sat up straight. The identities of the two people now talking should be author and reader.

Putting everything else aside, Tomoya Aki is definitely a reader that all creators love very much.

Aki Tomoya flipped open the book in his hand and said, "Of course it's about the plot of Sword Art Online!"

"Well, keep talking, I'm listening."

Aki Tomoya cleared his throat and began his long speech: "The following is my personal opinion. If there is anything wrong, please feel free to point it out."

"Teacher Ji Qi has a very strong foundation and has a good grasp of the rhythm of the story. The explanation of virtual reality is not pretentious and talks about some profound principles. It is easy to understand."

"Then there's the question of the characters. I have to say that Asuna drawn by the teacher, combined with the illustrations by Eromanga-sensei, is simply the ideal and perfect girlfriend!"

"Excuse me, is Sword Art Online a harem-oriented series? I personally prefer a single female lead."

"Ah, of course, Mr. Ji Qi, please don't change your mind just because of what I think. This is not the outcome I want to see."

Aki Tomoya spoke eloquently, with saliva flying all over his body. When he was excited, he couldn't help but hold Ji Qi's hand, as if this was the only way to convey his thoughts.

Ji Qi let go of Aki Tomoya's hand with a stiff smile, and said helplessly: "Calm down... As for the harem or the single female protagonist, do you want me to spoil it for you?"

"Please don't do this. Please."

Tomoya Aki clasped his hands together sincerely. For a work that you truly love, spoilers are simply a huge disaster that comes out of nowhere!

Especially the spoilers from the author himself are even more deadly!

Ji Qi picked up the book unhappily and signed his name in an ordinary way.

He has never practiced calligraphy, so his handwriting can only be considered neat.

Aki Tomoya took the book and showed an extremely satisfied expression. At the same time, he couldn't help but start babble: "Teacher Ji Qi, when will the second volume of the book be released? I can't wait. If possible, please let Eromanga teacher be in charge of the illustrations!"

“I will definitely buy three more copies when it comes out!”

"No need to buy so much. If you want it, I can give it to you..." Ji Qi rubbed his eyebrows. Although Aki Tomoya was really annoying, his enthusiasm made it impossible for others to dislike him.

When it comes to talking about the things he loves, Tomoya Aki seems to have endless energy and wants to say something more.

At this time, Ji Qi saw two figures holding books behind Aki Tomoya. If no one was there, it would be fine to chat with Aki Tomoya for the whole morning, but others were getting impatient! Looking at Aki Tomoya's back, he was speechless! But he still didn't notice it at all...

Perhaps the gaze from behind was too piercing, Aki Tomoya turned around, touched his head and smiled awkwardly.

He bowed to Ji Qi, then said that they would see each other at school tomorrow. Amaki Tomoya looked back every few steps and left with a look of great reluctance.

Damn it. If time allowed, he would have queued up again!

This way you have a legitimate reason to have a good chat with your idol!

After Aki Tomoya left, Ji Qi's helpless expression was replaced by a friendly and reliable, business-like smile.

Apart from two old acquaintances who came to show their support, the first reader in the true sense was a boy.

Seeing Ji Qi, the thin boy, who was about fifteen or sixteen years old, brightened his eyes and put the book on the table with the shyness that was unique to his age. "Are you Teacher Ji Qi? You are much younger than I thought."

"Do I give people the impression of being such an uncle?" Ji Qi shrugged and responded humorously after signing his name on the blank page of the book.

"No, no. Sword Art Online is really good, and I like all the characters in it. Oh, forget about the few villains..." The boy's hands were shaking with excitement.

To be honest, I don’t know if it’s because I’ve never been a fanatical fan of stars before or now, but Ji Qi doesn’t understand the mentality of fans.

Even though he didn't understand, he still knew what to do.

After seeing off this very satisfied reader, Ji Qi glanced at the number of people queuing in front of him.

About ten people have gathered.

But what made Ji Qi feel a little regretful was that there was not a single girl among so many people...

But he was already very satisfied with this situation.

With a smile on his face, Ji Qi calmly dealt with various questions from readers.

……

Time passed slowly. It was three o'clock in the afternoon. Perhaps because Ji Qi had not had high expectations, the result of the book signing event was better than he expected.

Even if he is not as good as some well-known writers, he is still ahead of most new light novel writers.

"Teacher Ji Qi, thank you for your hard work." The staff member who had been on standby nearby said respectfully. This time the respect was much more sincere than the perfunctory response in the morning.

Society is so realistic.

After taking a sip of the prepared mineral water, Ji Qi shook his head.

I was definitely a little tired, but it was only for a few hours, so it wasn't a big deal.

At this point in time, there are not many people. It seems that the book signing event can be ended early.

Ji Qi suddenly remembered that his phone vibrated several times at noon. Who sent the text message? He was busy at that time and didn't pay too much attention to it.

I lowered my head and looked at the screen of my mobile phone, which showed Shiyu's message and the editor's message.

It seemed that Shiyu's text message indicated that she had not returned and was still waiting for him in Chiba.

Ji Qi replied to Shi Yu without thinking: "Where are you now? I'll find you."

……

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Chapter 77 Hidden Feelings

"Teacher Ji Qi, I have some food left for you. Do you want to fill your stomach first?"

After hearing what the staff said, Ji Qi thought about it. Noon was the busiest time, and he couldn't leave the fans to eat with their enthusiasm, but he remembered that Shiyu was still waiting for him, so he declined the staff's suggestion.

He leaned back in his chair and played with his phone for a while. Shiyu hadn't replied to him yet, so Ji Qi sent a few messages to the editor, saying that the book signing event went very well.

There is about half an hour left before the book signing ends.

Ji Qi took this opportunity to have a good rest. Feeling much better, he said hello to the staff and left the bookstore.

The place Shiyu told him was a nearby cafe.

After opening the door, I saw a girl who attracted a lot of attention wherever she went.