I wanted to be a bad actor in the anime, but I failed.

(The first sentence of PS on the previous page has a concept map of Hojo Miko)

The night sky is dotted with stars.

Neon fireflies.

The honking of car horns and the noisy crowd echoed in the busy streets of Tokyo.

Fuzugawa Fantastic Library.

The office of Sonoko Machida.

On the table are two cups of fragrant Mocha coffee.

Mocha coffee is an ancient coffee made by mixing Italian espresso, chocolate sauce, fresh cream and milk.

The taste is slightly bitter but slightly sweet.

"Um......"

Machida Sonoko was sliding the mouse wheel, browsing the revised version of "Love Metronome" on the computer.

Sitting opposite, Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms across her chest and shook her slender thighs anxiously.

The beautiful princess shoes kept tapping on the floor.

At this moment, she was feeling extremely conflicted.

on the one hand.

It concerns my own future and my dream of becoming a light novel writer.

She hoped to get the recognition of Machida Sonoko and make her determined to help her persuade the company to give her a chance to continue writing.

But on the other hand.

Because a certain boy was so abominable and made her extremely "hateful", she didn't even care about her own dreams and wanted Machida Sonoko to disapprove of her revised version!

Just to prove that his ridiculous revision suggestions are rubbish! They are garbage!

She really wanted to stand in front of him right now and said sarcastically:

"What? You looked at me like trash before, and then out of nowhere you brought me a novel with useless revision suggestions and asked me to make the changes according to them. What happened? The editor still didn't like it! How can an arrogant and arrogant scum like you come here to teach me a lesson with a clear conscience? You're just like a frog on the side of the road that likes to scream at passersby!"

but.

I thought about him retorting like this:

"My revision suggestions are just to give you a general direction. As for whether you can get the chance to continue writing, it depends entirely on your personal efforts and talent. Since you still don't have this opportunity, it can only prove that there is something wrong with you, and it has nothing to do with me!"

No solution!

I felt that no matter what I did, I couldn't embarrass this bastard, this arrogant man who made me think about him day and night and dream about him!

"This frog is as mind-boggling as a stink bug!!!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha murmured this while gnashing her teeth while stirring her coffee with a spoon.

"Ah? What?" Machida Sonoko looked up in confusion.

"Ah, no, nothing, how about it, have you finished reading it?"

"Well, it's over."

Machida Sonoko smiled slightly, her eyes showing approval.

This made Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart skip a beat.

"So...how is it?"

"Very good! According to this new outline and storyline, this book now has the potential to become a bestseller! I will try to negotiate with the company and strive for the opportunity to write a second volume for you! And this revised version will be released after the first volume."

Although Machida Sonoko said that she would strive for the opportunity to write the second volume.

But since she is valued by the editor-in-chief, her words have basically made it a foregone conclusion that Kasumigaoka Utaha will have the opportunity to write a sequel.

but.

The happy reaction that should have appeared on Kasumigaoka Utaha's face did not appear.

The spoon that was stirring the coffee unexpectedly fell because of the owner's surprise, splashing the coffee.

Instead, it was the spoon that was stirring more violently, "bang bang bang", that kept hitting the coffee cup, causing continuous strange noises!

Machida Sonoko asked in confusion: "You have changed yourself through hard work, have been recognized by the company, and have the opportunity to continue on the path of your dreams... but you don't seem to be happy about it?"

"No, I'm very happy!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha said expressionlessly.

"At least I can't see it."

"Happiness makes me expressionless."

"Pfft~ Since when did you learn to tell a joke?"

“This is not a joke!”

"Well, I feel like I understand something. Tell me, who is helping you?"

"what?"

"I am very impressed by this revised first volume. But as your editor, how could I not see that the plot and writing style are very different from your previous style? As for whether someone else helped to revise it, I can't tell. It feels like you were enlightened by some master and awakened."

"...Please don't say that I was instructed by some master, which is an infuriating thing!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha's chest was heaving with anger.

The long legs in black stockings trembled even more violently.

"Huh? Why is that annoying?"

“Everywhere is irritating!”

"Pfft~" Machida Yuanzi covered her mouth and laughed again: "Where did the calm and cold Shiyu who used to be like an ice rose go? Why do you get angry at the slightest thing now?"

"...Recently, a disgusting person like a stalker has polluted my eyes!"

"Could this pervert be the one who taught you how to revise your novel?"

"No guidance! What kind of guidance is this? I'm on my own!"

"Huh? Hmm... It feels like the kind of rebellious teenage girl who hates to take care of her father..."

"Aunt Yuanzi! Your ability to irritate people seems to be getting stronger and stronger lately!"

"Ah... Auntie? Who is Auntie?! Hehe, Shiyu, I don't think I heard it clearly? Who is Auntie?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha's cherry lips moved and she was about to speak.

"Well, judging from your sudden change of temperament and your rude attitude, I may need to reconsider your continuation."

Machida Sonoko said with a dark face.

"Consider it! Just think about it! It's better not to let me continue writing!"

"..."

Seeing the self-destructive Kasumigaoka Utaha, Machida Sonoko was speechless.

"What? Were you just trying to scare me? Editor! Don't let me look down on you! Show me the power you used to bully others, to use your position as an editor to threaten the author!"

"...Shiyu, calm down."

"I'm calm!"

"Huh, okay, I won't ask any more questions. Anyway, this revised version of the novel is very successful. You also said that you revised it yourself. From the plot outline, story line, character personalities and motivations, it is almost equivalent to another novel. It takes a lot of energy and thought to revise to this extent. It's not easy. Don't give up on yourself."

“I’m not giving up on myself at all!”

"...In short, this is the result of your hard work, you should be happy."

"Yeah." Kasumigaoka Utaha's mood eased a little.

"What I want to ask is, what made you dare to face our rejection and insist on revising this novel? Aren't you afraid that we still won't approve of you? The result will not only be a waste of effort, but will also cause a greater blow to your mind and affect your future. Do you remember my advice to you at that time that it's better to give up and read more best-selling works to improve yourself?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha was silent.

Originally, she had given up long ago after listening to Machida Sonoko's advice.

At that time, I was so depressed that I couldn't sleep and had no mood to do anything.

until......

The rain on the rooftop.

And I still can't forget the image of myself holding an umbrella and looking down at myself when I was so out of control.

And that delicious fried noodle bread and Coke.

And that, the one I dream about...

"Because some jerk said I would die if I didn't continue writing!"

"Eh? So exaggerated? Who is it?"

"Do you have Coke? I want to drink Coke."

"Don't you like Mocha coffee?"

"I prefer Coke now."

"Okay, I'll get it for you right away."

"Thank you."