Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

Making money is definitely better than writing pure literature.

So Kitahara Shin spent five days copying this book down.

When he placed it in front of Yamamoto and Noboru.

Kazuto Yamamoto looked like he'd seen a ghost...

……

Xin Chao Society.

In the brightly lit reception room.

After reading "Journey Under the Midnight Sun," Yamamoto Kazuto said with great excitement.

"Author Kitahara, you're amazing! Your writing is absolutely fantastic!"

As a professional editor.

He could tell that the book was well-written, with a tight plot and interconnected events.

As soon as he opened it, it was as if some kind of magic drew him in, making him unable to put it down.

This is undoubtedly a qualified business novel with the potential to become a huge hit.

In addition, Kitahara Makoto's current fame.

And their Shincho-sha's powerful promotional capabilities.

Once this book is released, it will be a gold mine.

It can generate huge economic value steadily and continuously every year.

That's enough to support a small publishing house.

Even for a large company like Shinchosha.

Such works can also become one of the important pillars.

Now, he is completely convinced.

I'm completely impressed by Kitahara's talent.

I'm so glad I was able to overcome all opposition and sign Kitahara Makoto with such high terms.

Otherwise, he would regret it for the rest of his life.

Kitahara Makoto waved his hand modestly.

"Editor-in-Chief Yamamoto is too kind; it was just something I wrote casually."

"..."

Yamamoto Kazuto was somewhat speechless.

I always felt that Kitahara Makoto looked a bit like he deserved a beating.

You could write a 'business article' of this quality with just a few words.

How can you say that someone else's painstakingly written article is inferior to yours?

Of course, he only dared to complain in his heart.

On the surface, it was a timely change of topic.

"How about we, Shincho Publishing House, publish this book?"

"can!"

"I showed you the manuscript because that was my intention."

"but……"

Kitahara Makoto added.

"I cannot use my pen name, Dazai Ye, nor can I use my real name."

"We also need to sign a confidentiality agreement to ensure that this book can never be associated with me!"

"..."

Hearing Kitahara Makoto's words, Yamamoto Kazuto felt somewhat uncomfortable.

If Kitahara Makoto's current fame weren't there...

That means we'll lose so much money.

There is even a risk of them falling to their deaths.

However, regarding Kitahara Makoto's choice...

He could understand it.

Kitahara Makoto is currently enjoying a very high status in the literary world.

He is a well-known mainstream writer.

His first book, No Longer Human, won the Akutagawa Prize, and his second book, Norwegian Wood, was also widely acclaimed in the industry.

Nowadays, people don't even call Kitahara Makoto by his full name anymore.

Everyone has to address him as "Teacher Kitahara" or "Writer Kitahara" to show their respect for highly educated intellectuals.

If at this time news suddenly comes out that Kitahara Makoto has written a mystery novel.

Just like Mo Yan said, he wrote a book called "The Domineering Female CEO Falls in Love with Me".

That sense of style shattered into pieces with a snap.

This will also severely damage the recognition of writers.

People will think.

You're even writing business articles now, all to make money.

So it's easy to imagine that, in order to make money, you might do even more outrageous things in the future.

Then you are not trustworthy.

Therefore, established literary writers who cherish their reputation will not write commercial works.

Even if he did write it, it would be like Kitahara Shin, creating an alternate identity and severing ties with his original one.

"In this case……"

Yamamoto Kazuto said with a somewhat troubled expression.

"Without the support of your fame, author Kitahara."

"Whether or not a book can be published, or the number of copies printed in the first printing, will not be very large."

"It's okay, I was prepared."

Kitahara Shin said nonchalantly.

He is confident in the quality of "White Night".

This is the king of business articles.

As long as Shinchosha doesn't cut corners in its promotional materials, it's absolutely impossible for it not to become a hit.

Because business writing is truly a field where 'quality is king'.

Good is good, bad is bad.

Whether readers will open their wallets says it all.

And given his relationship with Shinchosha, Yamamoto Kazuto.

Even if it's just for his existence, Shinchosha can't help but do its best to promote him.

"Okay, let's get ready. We'll start serializing 'White Night Walk' in the weekly magazine next week."

"By the way, Kitahara, what pen name are you planning to use this time?"

Let's call it 'Two Jujube Trees'.

Kitahara Makoto stroked his chin as he spoke.

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Chapter Thirty-Six: Agents, Overseas Copyrights

The serialization of "Journey Under the Midnight Sun" was professionally edited and proofread by Shinchosha.

Kitahara Makoto no longer needs to worry about it.

After signing the contract and the confidentiality agreement, the original manuscript was handed over to Yamamoto and Noboru.

He then became a hands-off manager.

Time flies, and March has arrived.

Then Kitahara Shin got a day off.

In Japan, a high school student's grade consists of three semesters.

4~8，9~12，1~3

The third semester, from January to March, is the shortest.

It is also the last semester of a grade.

This semester is over, and spring break is next.

After spring break, Kitahara Makoto will be a senior in high school.

However, this also means that Kasumigaoka Utaha and Sakurajima Mai have officially graduated.

Fortunately, both girls were accepted into universities in Tokyo.

The distances are not far.

There was no pain of separation.

More than anything, they harbored expectations for university life and the possibility of living together.

……

Early in the morning.

Kitahara Shin arrived at Kato Megumi's house and waited.

The chilly wind was like a knife, and the early risers on the road hurried along.

Kitahara Shin yawned.

At that moment, the door to Kato Megumi's house opened.

Wearing a light green long dress, with a sweet and lovely smile, Kato Megumi, like a forest elf, walked out and happily walked towards Kitahara Makoto.

“Ah Zhen.”

"benefit."

Kitahara Makoto, who had been feeling a bit lazy, perked up slightly and walked towards Kato Megumi with a smile.

"Are you anxious?"

Kato Megumi took Kitahara Makoto's arm, her bright eyes filled with Kitahara Makoto's reflection, and her gentle smile was full of happiness.

"It's alright. Come on, let me smell you."

Kitahara Shin pinched his deskmate's fair and tender face with a mischievous grin.

"On the street, this isn't appropriate..."

Kato Megumi said something was wrong, but she closed her eyes on her own initiative.

It looks like it's waiting to be picked.

Kitahara Makoto lightly pecked at her two warm, red lips like a dragonfly skimming the water.

Kato Megumi opened her eyes, her face flushed, and gripped Kitahara Makoto's arm even tighter.