Zongman: The heroines are all my ex-girlfriends

The release process of "Love Metronome" was really full of twists and turns.

When Kasumi Shiko came to her with the manuscript of the first volume.

Even the experienced editor Sonoko Machida felt as if her eyes had brightened.

It's a work that you can tell will be a big seller at first glance.

Even if it can't become a 'masterpiece', it will definitely create a stir in the market.

After the release, facts proved that Machida Sonoko's judgment was correct.

Since the first volume was sold, the cumulative sales volume has exceeded 1.3 million.

Following this momentum.

"Love Metronome" follows the average length of a light novel, with ten volumes to be released before it is completed.

The total sales volume is likely to exceed 10 million.

It became a best-selling work on the list.

however

The second volume is a sudden death.

Sales were only around 200,000.

This is still based on the publicity of the first volume.

This put "Love Metronome" on the verge of being cancelled.

In the end, I persevered.

But the third volume is just an average work.

It no longer has the eye-opening feeling that the first volume gave people.

If this continues, the fifth volume will probably be finished hastily.

It became a masterpiece that started well but ended poorly.

Although for a new writer, this is already a remarkable achievement.

But Machida Sonoko felt that Kasumi Shiko was definitely not just at this level.

While thinking.

The door of the coffee shop was pushed open.

Machida Sonoko quickly came back to her senses and waved to Kasumigaoka Utaha at the door.

"Shi-chan, here!"

Kasumigaoka sat opposite Machida Sonoko and pushed the fourth volume, which had been typeset, over to her.

Then I held my chin with both hands, obviously a little depressed.

"Didn't I tell you not to call me that?"

There's nothing spirited about looking at Kasumigaoka.

Machida Sonoko stopped joking.

"Yes, Teacher Xia Shizi, let me take a look at the manuscript first..."

Pay full attention to the manuscript.

Haven't even turned the first page yet.

Machida Sonoko's eyes widened unconsciously.

She couldn't wait to turn to the next page.

The original worries were almost swept away.

This volume of manuscripts made her eyes light up again as she did when she first saw it.

The only sound between the seats was the rustling of pages turning.

About half an hour later, after turning the last page, Machida Sonoko closed the manuscript again.

"Great job, Kasumi Shiko-sensei! This volume will definitely turn the work around!"

I heard such comments.

Kasumigaoka drew circles on the table with her fingers, but she was not as happy as she had imagined.

She had barely drunk the coffee in front of her.

I just took one sip and couldn't drink it anymore.

Compared with what I tasted last night, the difference is so big that I can't swallow it.

Machida Sonoko didn't notice Kasumigaoka's absent-minded state and said excitedly:

"Has Teacher Kasumi Shiko met someone she likes recently?"

Kasumigaoka paused slightly as she was drawing circles with her fingers and raised her head.

"Why do you say that?"

Machida Sonoko pointed to the manuscript in her hand.

“A common problem for new writers is that the first protagonist is a reflection of themselves, an extension of the author.”

"In this volume, Kasumi Shiko-sensei's 'Sayuka' has come back to life after a long absence, which is simply heartwarming."

"This kind of situation is most likely due to the writer's own real-life emotions being reflected in the work, which is what's called a 'heartfelt blessing'!"

Upon hearing this, Kasumigaoka Utaha unconsciously touched her chest with her fingers.

'Is it that obvious?'

Negotiate sales matters.

The fourth volume is scheduled to be released early next month.

Fuzukawa Bookstore will devote some of its promotional resources and hold a sales conference.

We strive to improve the reputation of our work with the excellence of this volume.

Kasumigaoka Utaha returned to the apartment.

Walk into the entrance hall.

His eyes fell on the white slippers on the shoe rack again.

After a while.

She took off her own black leather shoes and placed them neatly together with Xuejianyuan's shoes at the bottom of the entrance stairs.

Then he picked up the white slippers, unpacked them, and put them on his feet.

Just right.

"Kasumigaoka-senpai, it's just right that you're back. Come and help carry the dishes!"

A voice called from the kitchen.

Kasumigaoka Utaha walked quickly towards the kitchen, her steps seeming a little impatient.

Serve up delicious dishes from the kitchen.

This afternoon, Yukima made stir-fried pork with green peppers, mapo tofu, and tempura fried shrimp.

Whether it looks or smells, it's mouth-watering.

When the dishes were served, Kasumigaoka quietly picked up a fried shrimp and put it into her mouth.

The tempura coating was fried crispy, and the shrimp inside was tender and juicy.

If it weren’t for Kasumigaoka Utaha’s strong self-control.

I'm afraid that by the time Yukima-fuchi is served, this plate of tempura shrimp will no longer be there.

Looking at the figure finishing up in the kitchen, the skillful movements.

Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.

It's a great place to rent.

There is still a long time to come.

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Chapter 9: Enemy of Kasumigaoka

'Boom boom boom...'

There was a knock on the door from the entrance.

Kasumigaoka, who rarely got up early, raised his eyebrows.

Xuejianyuan went out for a morning run early in the morning.

After a few days, Kasumigaoka got used to this habit.

But if it was Yukima Yuan who came back, he should have used the key to open the door.

"Did he forget his keys? It's rare for him to be so careless."

Thinking this, Kasumigaoka walked towards the entrance.

Apart from this possibility, Kasumigaoka really couldn't think of anything else.

Otherwise, who would visit this apartment so early in the morning?

Could it be a beautiful girl with silver hair?

With a click, Kasumigaoka opened the entrance door.

"You even forgot to bring your keys, what a loser..."

The venomous tongue that was meant to be spoken was abandoned halfway.

Outside the door was a petite, beautiful girl with silver hair.

At this moment, she was holding a folding fan, tapping her slender white neck from time to time.

There seemed to be a look of impatience on his face.

But he froze for a moment.

Obviously something unexpected happened.

The eyes gradually widened.

Kong Yinzi stared at the woman who appeared in the apartment.

"Tsk!"

There was a sound of gasping, clearly expressing dissatisfaction.

Kasumigaoka's expression also changed slightly.

"Why are you here, fat woman?" "What are you doing here?"

They both asked at the same time.

Then they were deadlocked at the entrance.

Sora Ginko glared at Kasumigaoka.

Kasumigaoka, without any sign of stage fright, crossed her arms over her chest and stared back with a sneer.

After a long while, Kong Yinzi withdrew his gaze and walked into the apartment without saying a word.

Kasumigaoka didn't stop it either.

After all, she was in no position to stop Kong Yinzi now.

Moreover, if Kong Yinzi was really stopped outside the entrance.

When Xuejianyuan comes back later, she will be the one who is at a disadvantage and will be at a disadvantage.

However, although there is no way to prevent Kong Yinzi from coming in, there are other ways to attack him.