"Tachibana-kun, we estimate that this novel will eventually sell 100,000 copies. I really didn't expect that the person who could write such a delicate and wonderful love story would be so young.”
A pretty lady in a KO uniform was speaking to a boy in the reception room. The boy seemed a little nervous and casually used his right index finger to twirl his hair around his temples. This kind of feminine action made the KO lady smile. She looked like a cute girl. Perhaps it was because she had a female part in her heart that she was able to write this piece of " Aokura Shigure " that amazed her as an editor of Kadagawa and had read countless books.
"You, you flatter me."
Miwa didn't know what to say. When she was Taki-kun, her life had been a straight line between school and work. Occasionally, she would go to coffee and have a little luxury. However, today, she represented Tachibana Hanaki to come to this place that she had heard of even in the countryside. Kadokawa Bean Library of Kadokawa Bookstore had signed a contract with Qi Chuan's new editor. It was a shocking thing for a high school student to debut and publish a novel, even if it was a light novel that was despised by traditional writers.
"I'm not exaggerating. The editor-in-chief also thinks that it's very good. After it's published in October, we'll send you a sample book. If the sales are good, we might even need to sign it.”
"Alright…alright."
Ten minutes later, after leaving the editorial department, at the bus stop, Three Leaves's face was burning. It took her a long time to calm down. She covered one side of her face with one hand and said,
"My performance just now was like a country bumpkin who had never seen the market. I embarrassed him. Moreover, such an important signing meeting was actually made by me... I feel..."
In Japan, being able to sign a contract to publish, be it a novel, manga, or song, was considered a debut. It didn't matter how much money one earned. It was already different from working part-time. It was equivalent to becoming a full-time employee. It was also an honor. However, at such an exciting moment, he had been replaced by himself. Thinking about how he had signed his name, Miyasame Water Clover felt uneasy. He felt like he had let him down.
Her cell phone rang, and when she saw that it was from Okutemi, she quickly answered the call.
"Senior."
"Taki, have you signed the contract?"
"Yes, I am."
"Congratulations, a high school student publishing a novel has added a lot to your life experience. The royalty is 11%?”
"Yes."
Even though Miyasawa Shisawa had been nervous and conflicted when signing the contract, in order not to make any mistakes, he had carefully read the contract. The royalties for Japanese light novels were about 10% of the fixed price. Therefore, one light novel could get 500,000 to 700,000 yen in royalties. If it was 10,000 copies x 50 to 70 yen in royalties, it would be about 31,900 to 44,600 yuan. Because "Time Rain in the Blue Sky" had won the Newcomer Silver Award, the royalties increased by 1%. If it was a gold reward, it would be 12%. Previously, Qi Zhuan's new editor was very optimistic about the sales of his novel. Although it was a standalone novel, if it really sold 100,000 copies, the final income might be 500,000 RMB.
This sum of money was undoubtedly a huge sum for Miya, who lived in the countryside and could only afford to eat desserts from a Tokyo cafe once a month. Okudera Miki smiled and said over the phone,"
"If that's the case, then how are you going to repay me?”
'Taki' had mentioned in his cell phone diary that Miki Okudera had helped him with this submission. Hence, when Mika heard this, she quickly said,"
"Then…how about I treat you to coffee?”
Okudera Miki coquettishly said,"
"Do you like coffee that much? Haven't you thought of anything else?"
“……”
Mika didn't know how to answer. Miki Okutera said,"
"If you really want to repay me, hurry up and finish writing 'April Is Your Lie.' I don't like to be rushed, but I really want to see it as soon as possible.”
"I see. I will work hard.”
Three Leaves heaved a sigh of relief and said that she also knew about the novel. However, because he said in the phone that he had to finish it in one go before he could read it, Three Leaves held back from reading it. After the two of them chatted for a while, Three Leaves suddenly said,
"Senior, are you free this weekend?”
"Hmm?"
"Um…let's go on a date."
Gong Shui Three Leaves used all his strength to finish his sentence, as if he was an innocent young man who had the courage to confess. The other end of the phone was silent for a moment before he said,"
"Yes."
As a girl, Gong Shui Three Leaves could hear the joy in her voice. A girl could have a hundred reasons to reject something she didn't like, but she could also use one word to express her love for it. After hanging up the phone, the redness on San Ye's face disappeared. He said in a confused manner,
"Taki-kun has helped me so much…I also want to help him fulfill the wish of Senior Okutema, whom he has a crush on. But why don't I feel happy?”
He brought Shui Sanye back to his apartment and sat in his room in a daze for a while. Finally, he recovered some of his emotions and took out his phone to write in his diary,"
" Day 17 of living in Tokyo. Today, I went to school as usual. Later, I received a call from Editor Kadokawa during my lunch break. I found out that Taki was going to debut as a light novelist. After class, I found the train number to the Kadokawa Building under Si's guidance. However, he had something to do and couldn't go with me. I met Editor Kadokawa at the editorial office. She's a beautiful big sister in a white-collar uniform and is very friendly. I helped you sign your name and tried my best to imitate your handwriting. There shouldn't be any problems. Also, I've helped you gather the courage to ask Okutera-senpai out on a date, and she agreed. Don't disappoint the girl on your first date, and use the first money you've just received to arm yourself. Okutera-senpai likes to eat chocolate, but he's very restrained…thank me.”
After typing in the diary, Gong Shui Three Leaves seemed to have used up all his strength. After putting his phone on the table, he was in a daze for a while and thought,"
"I wonder what he's doing in my form? That's right, it seemed like he was going to pay his respects to the gods today. He hoped that nothing would happen to him.”
When she thought of this, it was already sunset when she reached the balcony. It was almost dusk. Three Leaves had a bird's eye view of the bustling city. She didn't know how many times she could see this scenery because the days of the exchange were getting longer. She vaguely understood in her heart that perhaps this wonderful experience was about to come to an end.
"I really hope to see the day you finish writing 'April Is Your Lies'.”
Out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly saw a figure on the balcony next door. When she turned her head, the other party had already returned to the room.
"It's Taki's mysterious new neighbor, right? The easel was on the balcony? Taki is too careless."
Three Leaves saw an easel placed on the balcony and immediately walked over to move it back to her room. When she turned around, she was stunned because she saw a drawing board on it. On the drawing board was a girl's face. It was her own face that was crying with joy. Three Leaves touched the drawing paper in a daze. It seemed that it had aged a little because of the sun for a few days. Beside the painting, there were a few words written with a pencil. Although it was a little blurry, she could still make it out.
"I like you. I hope that when I confess to you, you will smile like this.”
An indescribable emotion welled up in her heart. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she felt as if she was dreaming. At this time, the dusk light shone on her face, making her face blurry. Suddenly, someone patted her shoulder and said,
"Three Leaves, are you dreaming?"
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