Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

Reality is not like that, after all.

Indifference and a "not my problem" attitude are the norm in society.

The idea that it's better to avoid trouble is a normal person's thought; not many people would intentionally invite trouble.

After leaving Shinchosha, Kitahara Makoto went on to work at Kodansha, Shueisha, Bungei Shunju, and more...

Although I have great confidence in "No Longer Human".

But while talented horses are common, discerning judges of horses are rare.

Just in case, it's best to have multiple backup plans and a few options to give you more room to maneuver.

Kitahara Makoto was walking down the street when he suddenly felt an itch in his throat and felt completely listless.

In his previous life, he was also a heavy smoker for decades.

I touched my empty pockets.

I decisively walked towards the convenience store next door...

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"Hello, could I have a cream bread?"

"Hello, I'd like a cream bread..."

"I want a cream bun..."

"call……"

On the street, Kitahara Makoto puffed on his cigarette while watching the somewhat strange girl in front of the bakery.

She was very beautiful, with an oval face, a slender waist, deep black eyes, and long, black hair that reached her waist. She wore a pink rabbit hair clip on her left side, and her fair face had a slightly bored expression, exuding a mature languor and charm.

She has a great figure, tall and slender, with a curvy figure, and wearing black stockings, she looks like a model.

Its appearance is just as good as Kasumigaoka's.

But strangely, such a beautiful young girl was standing in front of the bakery.

The passersby and bakery staff seemed to be blind to it.

They didn't notice the girl at all.

Despite the girl repeating it several times, the bakery clerk remained unmoved.

It was as if the girl didn't exist at all.

"A cream bread!"

The boy walked straight past her, completely ignoring her presence, as if he couldn't see her at all.

Mai Sakurajima sighed softly and lowered her head in disappointment.

"for you!"

Just then, a fair hand carrying a loaf of bread suddenly appeared in front of her.

Mai Sakurajima paused for a moment, then subconsciously reached out and took the bread.

There is some joy in my heart.

"There are still people who can see me!"

Coming to her senses, she quickly looked up to express her gratitude.

But then he noticed that people were coming and going around him, and the boy from before had already gone far away.

All that remained for her was a fleeting glimpse of his strikingly handsome face.

Sakurajima Mai lowered her head again, somewhat annoyed and disappointed.

"That can't be right. I'm Mai Sakurajima, don't he recognize me?"

……

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Before we knew it, it was Friday.

The publisher hasn't sent any news in the past few days.

Kitahara Makoto wasn't in a hurry either. "No Longer Human" was a "masterpiece" that had stood the test of time and the market.

He is confident in the quality of "No Longer Human".

Even if one or two editors are blind to talent.

But if he casts a wide net and catches many fish, he will surely have a harvest.

After all, to become an editor at a major publishing house, one must possess certain professional qualities.

"Kitahara-kun, are you free tomorrow? Can you come shopping with me to buy some things?"

After school, my deskmate, Kato Megumi, asked me this.

Kitahara Makoto thought for a moment. He was still waiting for news from the publishing house and didn't want to go out to work. Anyway, he was bored staying at home alone, so he nodded and said.

"some."

"Then I'll come to your house tomorrow."

"Row."

After agreeing on what to do the next day, the two packed their bags and left the school...

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The next day.

Saturday, afternoon.

Kato Megumi rang Kitahara Makoto's doorbell.

Kitahara Shin opened the door, and a gentle, fragrant breeze wafted in.

Looking at the pretty young girl in front of him, his eyes couldn't help but light up slightly.

Today, Megumi Kato dressed up carefully, wearing a white beret, an orange hooded sweatshirt with her chest standing out, and a pink mini skirt, her snow-white legs seemingly glowing.

She exudes a fashionable, sophisticated, youthful, and adorable aura.

In contrast.

Kitahara was dressed much more simply.

A white shirt, a pair of slightly faded jeans, and a pair of canvas shoes.

But good-looking people look good in anything, especially with that melancholic air and deep black eyes.

Even dressed so simply, he still attracted the attention of many young women and wives as he walked down the street.

On the contrary, Kato Megumi, who was standing next to him, was not very noticeable due to her low-key habits over the years, and her brilliance was overshadowed by Kitahara Makoto.

Of course, Kato Megumi didn't care about that. A woman dresses up for the one she loves, and the person who was meant to see it has already seen it, and that's enough.

……

at dusk.

After accompanying Kato Megumi shopping, we bought some clothes and small girl's items.

She suddenly pulled out two movie tickets and blushed as she spoke to Kitahara Makoto.

"My best friend gave this to me, and I don't want it to go to waste. Why don't we go see it?"

"..."

Kitahara Shin looked at the movie ticket in his hand.

It's actually a horror movie?

This young lady came prepared!

He looked at 'Qingmei' with a meaningful gaze.

Kato Megumi lowered her head shyly.

"Sure, but we need to eat first, I'm hungry."

Kitahara Makoto accepted the movie ticket.

Kato Megumi's face lit up with joy when he agreed.

"Great! I'm starving too. Let's go get some noodles. I know a really good udon noodle shop around here..."

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Chapter 5: Editing and Reviewing

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into the night.

The city is ablaze with colorful neon lights.

In the movie theater, the light from the screen shone on the faces of the audience.

Kato Megumi's mind wasn't on the movie at all; she turned to look at her sweetheart beside her, a hint of joy in her heart.

Although Kitahara Makoto was also excellent in the past.

But due to the pressures of life and a strong sense of self-esteem, he appears melancholic and silent.

I spend most of my free time working, and I've never had the chance to go shopping and watch a movie with her like I did today.

This left the girl with a heart full of passion, yet nowhere to place it.

It wasn't until these last few days that Kato Megumi noticed Kitahara Makoto had changed.

Although her temperament was still melancholic.

But I felt less depressed.

He smiled more often, his tone became lighter, and he looked much more confident.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

This gave her another idea, and she invited Kitahara Makoto out for a shopping trip (or rather, a date) over the weekend, and it went surprisingly smoothly...

Just as Kato Megumi was lost in thought, a warm touch suddenly came from her hand.

She looked down and realized that Kitahara Makoto's hand had appeared in hers, holding her fair and delicate hand tightly.

The girl was a little shy.

But instead of breaking free, it changed to a position of interlacing its fingers and gripping even tighter.

Everything unfolded as smoothly as mercury flowing across the ground.

Kitahara Makoto sensed the young lady's subtle movements, and a smile slowly crept onto his lips.

He had always understood his beautiful classmate's feelings.

I just didn't dare to respond before.

Because of low self-esteem.

The pressures of life left him feeling hopeless and without a way out.

He was afraid of disappointing Hui and not being able to give her a future.

That's why I've been dragging it out and haven't dared to give her a direct response.

But things are different now, with decades of life experience from another world as a foundation.

He believed he could never do badly.

Since that's the case, there's nothing more to worry about.

You should pamper your childhood sweetheart.

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