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

"Good evening, Sawamura-kun."

"Ah... good evening, Senior Ji Qi. Are you here to ask me if I want to join the club?"

Sawamura Eriri, who had not yet come to her senses, was stunned. Then, due to the habit she had developed over a long period of time, she instinctively bowed politely to Ji Qi, her expression and behavior being very respectful.

Even the most picky person can't find any fault with it.

But she was still thinking about this matter just now, so what she said was a bit thoughtless!

"what……?"

……

I want the monthly ticket, please notice it soon~(?′?`?)

Chapter 93 Not cute at all

To be honest, Ji Qi is completely confused now.

Why would Sawamura Eriri suddenly say such things to him?

What expansion is this?

I mean, she's a bit too narcissistic...

As soon as she said this, Eriri Sawamura regretted it.

The intense shyness almost caused her brain to shut down.

The porcelain-white skin on her face was instantly covered in pink, even to the roots of her ears, and she was just short of steam coming out of her head...

I, I, I, what am I talking about!!!

Ji Qi rubbed his eyebrows slightly, feeling a little helpless.

Ji Qi had some understanding as to why this guy knew that he had formed a club.

In fact, Sawamura Eriri is his ideal club member. She is such a great artist. As a producer, he can't refuse her if she wants to make a game seriously. It's just that he thinks he has no chance at all.

He doesn't have as good a relationship with the other party as Aki Tomoya.

Now it seems that this is not entirely true?

Facing the girl who was at a loss, Ji Qi thought for a moment, and without much hope, he asked tentatively: "If Sawamura-san doesn't mind, I just happen to be short of one more person. With Sawamura-san's superb painting skills, it would be even better if he could participate in the creation of our game. If he doesn't want to participate, I won't force you."

He didn't ask why Eriri Sawamura knew about this.

If I really asked this question, given this girl's shy personality, there's a higher chance that she would run away on the spot.

After this period of buffering, Eriri Sawamura took two deep breaths, and her brain was finally able to think normally.

Is this... the result I wanted delivered to my door?

It’s not quite right to say that it was delivered to your door. It should be a mistake?

And Ren also joined this club...

Her eyes darted around, not daring to look Ji Qi in the face, and she stammered, "Since the senior has said so, no, no problem."

Eh? I really didn't refuse.

Ji Qi, who was quite familiar with Sawamura Eriri's personality, was very surprised.

Shouldn't the normal answer be something like 'It doesn't make any sense, who would want to join a club like yours, idiot!'?

"Senior, I feel like you are thinking of something rude."

"Your illusion!"

Although the process was messy and confusing, the result was still very good.

I don't ask Eriri Sawamura to do a lot, but she can at least help her sister share some of the work, right?

Ji Qi was already very satisfied.

He smiled and extended his hand to Sawamura Eriri, who had inadvertently revealed her true nature and didn't know how to get along with him. "If Sawamura-san agrees, I'll go and apply to the teacher for the club. Please give me your guidance in the future."

Just as Ji Qi thought.

Eriri Sawamura now doesn't know how to get along with him.

In front of ordinary classmates and friends, she always looks like a typical well-educated young lady.

But this image completely collapsed in front of Ji Qi just now...

With these thoughts flashing through her mind, she still stretched out her white jade hand and forced a stiff smile on her face, "No problem. Thank you for your guidance, Senior Ji Qi."

Their hands were separated as soon as they touched.

Knowing that staying any longer would only make things more awkward between the two of them, Ji Qi promptly said goodbye on the pretext of applying to join a club.

The latter heaved a sigh of relief. Even though she didn't know whether Ji Qi did it intentionally or unintentionally, Ying Lili, who just wanted to go home, still thanked him in her heart.

The trouble that had troubled him all day was solved so easily.

On the way to the staff office, Ji Qi, who was still a little confused, did not know whether to laugh or cry.

Life is indeed always more exciting than novels.

"I didn't realize it before... No, I guess I didn't realize it when we first met, but you seem to be very popular."

Now there were only Shizuka Hiratsuka and Ji Qi in the office. If Ji Qi had come a little later, Shizuka Hiratsuka would have left. A passionate teacher who was craving for cigarettes took out a thin lady's cigarette from his wide pocket, and then lit it with a lighter as skillfully as a middle-aged uncle, with a comfortable expression on his face.

"Teacher, you are a Chinese teacher, right? Isn't the word popular used incorrectly? Do you think a person who can't even get five people together in a club is popular?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka is a very easy-going and responsible teacher.

After spending so many days together, they even went out to eat ramen together last week, and their relationship is pretty good now.

At least there's no pressure to complain.

Being criticized by the students, Shizuka Hiratsuka calmly pressed the cigarette in her hand into the ashtray and said, "Ah... one less beautiful girl."

"I don't think it's very convincing to say this...but I have a normal relationship with them."

"The male protagonists in comics all say the same thing. In fact, they are secretly trying to win the favor of girls. Tsk, they are really scumbags who are two-faced... I really don't know what's good about such male protagonists."

Hiratsuka Shizuka skillfully held a cigarette in one hand, scratched her scalp with the other hand, and looked at Ji Qi with a very subtle tone and expression, as if hinting at something.

"Is there such a plot in hot-blooded comics?"

"Teacher, besides hot-blooded comics, I also occasionally read other things, you little brat." Resisting the urge to hit someone on the head, Shizuka Hiratsuka said unhappily.

"That's it, then. There shouldn't be any problems now, right?"

"Yes, it is indeed no problem. I think the approval will come down tomorrow."

Things turned out to be much more interesting and unexpected than expected.

Shizuka Hiratsuka felt deeply that her previous actions were wise!

"Teacher Hiratsuka, let me just say this: smoking is very bad for your health, especially for women. The most obvious consequence is that it will cause your skin to deteriorate!"

This small area of ​​the office was shrouded in smoke that was not very pungent. Ji Qi, who was forced to inhale second-hand smoke, spoke to Hiratsuka Shizuka very seriously.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, who had just relieved her craving for cigarettes and was in a good mood, suddenly felt bored when she heard this.

The corners of her mouth twitched. She understood all these things in her heart, but she still felt bad when someone said it to her face!

Even though she is almost 30, she still has some feminine instincts!

It was a big misconception that I used to think Ji Qi was sensible and cute.

This guy is actually super hateful!

……

PS: I, I will always like Ying...! (Being pia-flying)

I always like monthly tickets～(￣▽￣～)(～￣▽￣)～

Chapter 94 There is such an operation

After saying goodbye to Hiratsuka Shizuka, Ji Qi, in a good mood, took the train to Kadokawa Bunko to collect her royalties!

This morning the editor at Kagurazaka told him that he could go to the finance department to collect the money.

It's not quite right to say it's royalties, to be more precise it should be royalties. The money for Japanese light novels is calculated based on the number of copies printed.

For the author, after deducting various expenses, the net profit of a single volume is about 70 to 100 yen.

The editor told Ji Qi that the first print run of Sword Art Online was 10,000 copies.

This is very rare for a newcomer. It can be seen that the library attaches great importance to him as a newcomer.

Moreover, such a large quantity was almost sold out online within a week.

Kadokawa Bunko has decided to print another 10,000 copies. At the same time, this also means that Ji Qi's royalties will be doubled.

Sitting on the shaky tram, Ji Qi sent a text message to the editor, indicating that he would be there soon.

My wallet is finally going to get fatter...

During this period of time, I have been spending money every day without any income. If I continue like this for another week or two, I will probably have to live on dirt!

The royalties should be at least 1 million yen or more. Well, I can afford to take a taxi when I go out in the future! By the way, I will buy more things for Sagiri when I go home tonight... and tea leaves. I forgot to buy them yesterday, so I will buy some better ones for Yukinoshita today.

If you have money you can really do whatever you want!

Following the crowded office workers off the train platform, Ji Qi headed straight for the familiar Kadokawa Bunko building.

In front of the building with a metallic texture, Kagurazaka with orange hair was already waiting there.

"Good evening, Miss Kagurazaka."

Ji Qi smiled and took the initiative to greet Kagurazaka, who was wearing a black professional suit. Otherwise, it would probably be a long time before Kagurazaka took the initiative to notice him...

"Teacher Ji Qi, is school over?"

Hearing the voice that seemed close yet far away, Kagurazaka raised his eyebrows and tried to focus his eyes on Ji Qi's face.

"Yeah, because the train was too crowded, I wasted some time." Ji Qi shrugged, looking helpless. The trains in Japan at this time are really scary!

"I understand. Teacher Ji Qi, are you here to collect your royalties? Follow me."

Kagurazaka nodded in empathy. This was one of the disadvantages of densely populated cities.

"By the way, the sales of Sword Art Online are really good. Even some veteran authors can't match their sales in the same period, and there are also many positive reviews online. In short, it's amazing."

Taking Ji Qi to the company's finance department, Kagurazaka, who seemed to be talking to himself in the eyes of others, praised Ji Qi generously.

Her authors have good sales, so she is proud of herself as the editor-in-chief.

This is directly related to performance!

“It’s great that everyone likes this story.”

"Well, as long as we keep up this momentum and the subsequent plot doesn't change, Sword Art Online will definitely take off. There will be no problem with animation or anything like that."

“This is too far for me.”

In Kagurazaka's eyes, Ji Qi's answer was a little too calm and mature. It didn't look like a high school student at all.

If most students had his grades, they would have been very proud of themselves.

For example, a certain blonde lady...

"It's not far at all. As long as you write well and don't slack off. Let me make it clear in advance that being a student is not a reason to delay your manuscript submission. Otherwise, I will go to school to urge you to submit your manuscript in person."

Kagurazaka paused and looked at Ji Qi very seriously.

It was as if she had already determined that Ji Qi would do this.

The latter scratched his head.

"Do you think I look like that kind of person?"

"No, I just don't believe what the light novel writer says when he is on the verge of a deadline."

Ji Qi was a little amused and confused. Was he taking the blame for other authors?