Reborn in Tokyo after picking up Sayu who ran away from home

Chapter 108 The Cancelled Decision ([-] in [-])

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The smartphone on the bed vibrated tirelessly.

Kasumigaoka Shiyu, whose eyes were covered by bangs on her forehead, stretched out a slender jade arm to grope, and successfully picked up the phone from the corner of her skirt.

"Teacher Xia..."

A capable female voice came from the receiver.

Waterfalls of blue silk were sprinkled on the bed, and the girl responded in a bland tone.

"Hello, Machida-san. Just in time... I just finished writing..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the opposite party.

"I'm so sorry—!"

With a force that seemed to penetrate his heart, the other party spoke the following words in a clear and excited tone.

"The release date of the second volume has been decided! Bookstores have also sent orders!"

"And it's not just that the number of scheduled volumes for the second volume far exceeds that of the first volume! Even the first volume is urgently reprinted now!"

"Therefore! The decision to cut the second volume in half" is withdrawn!Although it may not be able to reach the expected five volumes, but the third volume can continue to be written! "

"This is, very remarkable..."

There was a little choking in the voice, but it was a joyful mood.

"Eh……?"

Feeling this, Xiazhiqiu Shiyu couldn't help but sat up from the bed and asked while holding the phone.

"But... why so suddenly...?"

"Actually..." Ms. Machida calmed down and explained in a gentle tone: "It's because of a topic on the Internet... No, it's because of a picture."

"...a picture?"

"Yes! Have you checked Twitter recently? A very powerful artist uploaded a second creation, Sayuka's work."

Ms. Machida continued: "Now it's become popular on the Internet, and the popularity of the novel has also risen!"

"...?" Shi Yu was puzzled, "Will just a picture have such a big sales effect?"

"But it's really amazing." Ms. Machida said convincingly, "Just looking at it can make people feel amazing. I will send you the website right now, so you can go and have a look right away."

"But the manuscript for the second volume has already been written..."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu walked to the computer while talking.Reached out and tapped on the keyboard twice to make it resume from hibernation.

"And I think it's only a week before the deadline."

After hearing her words, Ms. Machida's words came over one after another, with a very high-pitched tone.

"Even if you only need to change the last two chapters! I will try my best to help you extend the deadline! So please make sure to change it to the extent that it can continue to develop!"

"Please, please, please, please~!"

Even the method of acting like a baby is used.

Xiazhiqiu Shiyu embraced silently.

"But I don't have the motivation to write novels anymore..." - she didn't say this, she just controlled the computer and opened the webpage sent by Ms. Machida.

"[egoistic-lily] and [TAKI's blog]... why are there two?"

"Ah, these two websites are the No.1 and No.2 websites currently searching for "Love Metronome" respectively."

Ms. Machida said happily: "One is a creators' club in the fandom, and the other is a fan-oriented personal blog. Since there are works by that artist on both sides, I will send them to you together."

"is that so……"

After hearing the other party's explanation, Shi Yu first browsed the former's webpage.

When you click into the portfolio, you will see a variety of cute character pictures (generally age-oriented).

Even though the appearance and shape are different, you can still clearly feel the strong personal style and the creative enthusiasm of the painter.

I feel a little touched inside.

She began to look for the work Miss Machida mentioned.

Since the site is sorted by latest date, it doesn't take long to find what you're looking for.

Tap your finger on the trackpad to enlarge the thumbnail.

"...!"

Clean and tidy picture, beautiful and smooth lines, gorgeous light and shadow effects.

Makeup, skin tone, clothing, facial expressions of characters, everything is just right.

With a sense of harmony and nature, it seems that the world in the painting should be like this.

It's like a burst of electricity flowing through the body, and the vigorous spring blooms quietly in the heart, rendering the world colorful.

Witnessing this scene, Xiazhiqiu Shiyu couldn't help covering his mouth.

The characters in the picture are lifelike.

The beautiful smile on her face carried a life experience that she had never experienced before.

"Xia... Sayuka..."

The glinting dark red pupils trembled slightly, and an indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.

"Little poem...?"

Seeing that she hadn't moved for a long time, Ms. Machida who was opposite couldn't help asking softly.

"...Yes, I'm fine." Shi Yu's voice was slightly hoarse, and he paused: "I was just a little surprised..."

"Really~?" Machida-san's tone became cheerful, "Which one are you looking at now?"

"Egoistic-lily."

"Ah, if that's the case, you can also check out that blog, which contains reviews written from a fan's point of view, as well as comments from the Internet."

Shi Yu followed his advice.

Indeed, as Ms. Machida said, compared with the simple display of works on the former website, there are more exchanges and interactions here.

Quiet beautiful eyes browsed the content of the blog.

From the personal feelings of the site owner, to the lively message area.

After reading the whole article, Xiazhiqiu Shiyu's mood also changed unconsciously.

But it was the painting that impressed her the most.

It's like a clear spring passing by, infiltrating the soul silently, sweeping away all the haze.

"Teacher Eromanga... Huh."

The corner of the mouth could not help but raise a curve.

"How is it?" Ms. Machida continued the topic just now, "I think this should stimulate your desire to continue writing, are you motivated~?"

"..."

A brief silence.

"Sure enough, Miss Machida."

Said the beautiful female voice.

"Just let Zhenwei appear in the second half, the story can't be connected at all. According to the original outline, she is the second heroine who needs to appear from the prologue."

"Then! Let's find a way together and try to solve this problem with the least amount of modifications? How can we give up at this time...!"

Machida-san hurriedly said.

In this regard.

"What are you talking about..."

An inexplicable smile appeared on the corner of Kasumigaoka Shiu's mouth.

"Isn't there still a week before the deadline?"

Her fingers work on the keyboard.

"I know it's difficult! But—"

"Sorry, I lied just now."

"Eh……?"

[Deleting: Love Metronome Volume 350 ([-]kb)]

Seeing the progress bar flashing on the screen, Kasumigaoka Shiyu said so.

"Actually, I haven't written a single page of the second volume."

"Teacher Xia...?"

Ding--

A crisp notification tone sounded in the computer, Shi Yu turned off the pop-up notification of [Delete Complete], and said to the phone.

"Therefore, I start writing now, and I can probably still catch up."

There was no confusion on the girl's face, only firmness and calmness remained.

"If it's just in case... please help me fight for it, Ms. Machida."

Machida-san, who seemed to understand something, let out a breath, and responded forcefully.

"...I see, leave it to me here!"

"Please let them see Teacher Xia's true strength! Be sure to surprise everyone!"

In return, although the girl was calm, she gave a chuckle full of courage.

"Ah, I see."

It continues tonight.

……

Ka Ka Ka Ka Ka Ka Ka Ka——

Da da da da da da da da --

The sound of rapid tapping and stomping is intertwined with creepy laughter.

"Hiss...ha..."

"Hehe...hehe..."

The girl, who was completely enveloped in a burst of darkness, fought in front of the computer.

That is a field that no one can step into.

The pictures in the mind are turned into words, and the lively characters form sentences, weaving vivid stories.

Get me into the mud...

Even my avatar will become unlucky...

Into a fierce love, a mad love.

Laugh hard, grieve hard.

Then, although I don’t know when—

"Welcome joy, get happiness..."

The sleepless night wind caused the cicadas to sing, and they turned into thousands of hands among the shadows of the trees. Moving the moon, and losing the branches supported by silver plates, they fell to the ground and made a noise.

After an unknown amount of time, the girl lay down on the table and fell into a deep sleep, revealing half of her beautiful face like a bright moon.

Only the blinking cursor in the document on the screen silently witnessed this scene.

Accompanied by a long breath, a hazy raving came from those soft lips.

"Teacher Eromanga..."

This is destined to be a new chapter.

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next day
In an art room full of oil paints and turpentine, Yusuke Kato is teaching Harumi Toyama.

"...here we should pay attention to the level of color, and the composition should also distinguish between primary and secondary. When painting, we must keep this point in mind, so that we can find the right direction."

"Yes... that's right! Thank you, Kato-san."

"It's nothing."

Before he could relax, the first-year girl on the other side also raised her hands excitedly.

"Well, please take care of me too! Kato-senpai."

Kato Yusuke walked up to the girl.

"They're all in the same grade, don't call me that."

While staring at the drawing board, he said: "The works of gouache paint will have a light inspiration. Pay attention to the color matching. You should use a lighter color here."

He pointed twice at a certain position on the drawing board, pointing out the problematic places.

The serious eyes and the delicate and handsome face look very attractive.

"Yes, it is!"

The girl blushed and kept nodding, then took out the things hidden behind her back, looked at him from bottom to top and said.

"That... If you don't mind, please use it!"

Looking at the oolong tea in the opponent's hand, Kato Yusuke shook his head and said "no".

"That! Senior Kato also invited us to drink last time, this is a return gift." The girl stood up and explained.

Hearing what the other party said, Kato Yusuke pondered for a while, and finally accepted the drink and expressed his thanks.

"You are so welcome, Kato-san."

Toyama Harumi said with a smile.

"...the only saving grace is painting."

Hishida responded indifferently.

Her eyes were focused on the drawing board, she dipped the paintbrush into the paint board, and outlined her work stroke by stroke.

"Hishida-senpai seems to be much more serious than before."

Looking at Kato Yusuke, who was indifferently guiding the first-year freshmen, Harumi Toyama couldn't help saying something softly.

"Perhaps... It's really a good thing that Kato-san can join the art department."

at this time--

"good afternoon everyone."

With the sound of the door opening and closing, the heroine walked into the art room a little later than usual.

"Sawamura-san!" x2
"Senior Sawamura!" x2
The girls cheered and surrounded him immediately.

Condolence words such as "Is your body all right?"

However, Ying Lili can face all this with a warm smile on her face, and greets everyone in turn, so that no one will be left out in the cold.

"...Yes, it's all right now, how was everyone doing yesterday?" She greeted politely and elegantly.

"Yes, yes! When Sawamura-senpai was away, we were all working hard to improve our own strength." The first-year girl rushed to answer, and secretly glanced at Kato Yusuke in the middle.

Then he continued: "...and senior Kato also gave us a lot of guidance, and learned a lot of knowledge from senior."

"Senior Kato?" Eriri tilted her head slightly.

"It's Yusuke Kato." Toyama Harumi explained in a timely manner: "It seems that they decided to call it that because of the guidance, and the relationship has improved."

"That's it..."

A pair of blue eyes crossed the crowd and stopped for a moment on the boy by the window.

I felt an inexplicable irritability in my heart, but it disappeared quickly.

So Ying Lili smiled and nodded to everyone.

"Then, I still have an unfinished work, so excuse me first."

After speaking, he walked to the second art preparation room, took the key to open the door, and walked in.

And Kato Yusuke also had a calm face, and followed in with a shoulder bag on his back.

Seeing their figures disappear behind the door, the girl who brought drinks to Yusuke Kato couldn't help but said with longing.

"For the next year's art exhibition, I don't know what kind of excellent works those two will create..."

Hearing what she said, Toyama Harumi also said with a smile.

"It's really exciting. For Sawamura and Kato, maybe next year's gold and silver awards will belong to our school."

Except for Hishida who walked back to his seat at some point, everyone else nodded in agreement.

And I began to look forward to the day when I could see the true appearance of the two works as soon as possible.

I just don't know how they will react if one day they learn that the object of their admiration is actually a very vigorous subject matter——18 banned book painters.

Always feels great...

As for the second preparation room separated by a door, it was another scene.

"...Barely passable."

This is the evaluation given by Ying Lili after watching the revised version of "Early Summer Time".

This ambiguous statement, coupled with the expressionless look, made Kato Yusuke frown instantly.

After thinking about it for a while, I confirmed that I had indeed revised all the questions that the other party had commented on.

With an attitude of not being ashamed to ask, he asked directly.

"Are there any specific deficiencies?"

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